Vibrant flavours. Prix fix menu is good value. Service was very warm and attentive.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pejmon Nadimi
I have eaten at Michelin star restaurants worse than this. For whatever it may be lacking, the food makes up for it. Every ingredient intentional and well executed. You won't find a better meal on this island
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Cherie Grousset
Love this restaurant! The food is always fresh and locally sourced. The chef is amazing! Great for a birthday meal or celebration!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wesley Rose
My favorite meal on Kauai! I'm vegan and they had incredible options that they were happy to walk me through. A lot of their vegetarian options are vegan and the staff is very knowledgeable. The carrot ravioli was one of the best dishes I've ever had. My omnivorous family also loved their dishes
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
warose91
They don't have their vegan options marked, but most of their vegetarian options are vegan and the staff was very knowledgeable and happy to walk me through the options. Trust their recommendations for vegan dishes, they didn't miss their recs for me. The flavors were incredible!
Laura Garcia
Delicious, creative food in an unassuming location. Can’t recommend enough if you’re near Kapa’a. We did the early dinner prix fixe menu- highlights included tempura green beans, the seafood pasta and crusted marlin. The food was seasonal, local and beautifully presented.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sarah Bowser
So delicious!! Beautiful presentation and or server was so amazing and attentive and funny!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brenna Lopez
Amazing service and delicious food. One of the best meals we’ve had in Hawaii, and a nice upscale restaurant for a date night while we were in Kauai. The staff was so friendly and everything we ate (and drank!) was amazing. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sheri Chesness
Best restaurant ever!! The food was out of this world!! I highly recommend the early dinner!!! The scallop ravioli was to die for and will go down as one of the best dishes we have ever had! I’m fact, we made reservations for the next night to go again! The atmosphere is wonderful and the staff is incredible. Thank you to Paka for two amazing nights of wonderful service!!! We will miss JO2!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Newman
I can’t say enough wonderful things about this place. Such incredible, inventive food. Japanese, Hawaiian, American - even a little Italian thrown in there. I know it sounds crazy but it works. I’ve eaten here 4 times now - it’s a must-go for me every time I visit the island. You can’t go wrong!
The hamachi sashimi = some of the best I’ve ever had. The carrot ravioli is amazing. The Japanese fried chicken is to die for. All so so good.
We had the prix fixe dinner. From the appetizer to the dessert, the meal presentation and tastes were superb. The chef was accommodating with a pescatarian request. Wait staff were attentive and friendly. Reminded me of a Michelin dinner without the tablecloths and price.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jenne Acevedo
Great restaurant for a healthier meal. Knowledgeable about allergens. Excellent service. Gluten free options and others. Seed oils in some things, but they mostly cook with butter.
Nandar MT
The best and most delicious meal I’ve ever had! Every dish was packed with incredible flavor, and you could really taste the freshness of the ingredients. Every bite was just perfect. The service was also amazing—so warm and attentive. This is a must-visit spot when you’re in Kauai! Thank you for making our honeymoon so memorable with such delicious food. We’ll definitely be back!
Jamison K
Food was amazing, with options of small and large plates, consistent with local cuisine. Service and ambiance were impeccable. Clearly a favorite of the locals.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elaine
My partner and I came here and it was our favorite dinner on the island. The service was great and the server explained the dishes to us as they came. Everything was fairly quick to come out and was delicious. The yuzu beurre blanc in the scallop ravioli was my favorite and they gave extra bread so we could get all the flavor. The braised beef was perfectly tender, and all the sauces in all the dishes were fantastic. All the scallops were also perfectly seared and cooked. The creme brulee didn't crack when we hit it but not sure if that's intended. The pistachio ice cream was also fairly salty and overpowered the pistachio. Overall would come again -- they had great service and great flavors.
Vibrant flavours. Prix fix menu is good value. Service was very warm and attentive.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
I have eaten at Michelin star restaurants worse than this. For whatever it may be lacking, the food makes up for it. Every ingredient intentional and well executed. You won't find a better meal on this island
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Love this restaurant! The food is always fresh and locally sourced. The chef is amazing! Great for a birthday meal or celebration!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
My favorite meal on Kauai! I'm vegan and they had incredible options that they were happy to walk me through. A lot of their vegetarian options are vegan and the staff is very knowledgeable. The carrot ravioli was one of the best dishes I've ever had. My omnivorous family also loved their dishes
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
They don't have their vegan options marked, but most of their vegetarian options are vegan and the staff was very knowledgeable and happy to walk me through the options. Trust their recommendations for vegan dishes, they didn't miss their recs for me. The flavors were incredible!
Delicious, creative food in an unassuming location. Can’t recommend enough if you’re near Kapa’a. We did the early dinner prix fixe menu- highlights included tempura green beans, the seafood pasta and crusted marlin. The food was seasonal, local and beautifully presented.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
So delicious!! Beautiful presentation and or server was so amazing and attentive and funny!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing service and delicious food. One of the best meals we’ve had in Hawaii, and a nice upscale restaurant for a date night while we were in Kauai. The staff was so friendly and everything we ate (and drank!) was amazing. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best restaurant ever!! The food was out of this world!! I highly recommend the early dinner!!! The scallop ravioli was to die for and will go down as one of the best dishes we have ever had! I’m fact, we made reservations for the next night to go again! The atmosphere is wonderful and the staff is incredible. Thank you to Paka for two amazing nights of wonderful service!!! We will miss JO2!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I can’t say enough wonderful things about this place. Such incredible, inventive food. Japanese, Hawaiian, American - even a little Italian thrown in there. I know it sounds crazy but it works. I’ve eaten here 4 times now - it’s a must-go for me every time I visit the island. You can’t go wrong!
The hamachi sashimi = some of the best I’ve ever had. The carrot ravioli is amazing. The Japanese fried chicken is to die for. All so so good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hamachi Sashimi Ponzu Avocado Mousse, Tempura, Carrot Ravioli, Fried Chicken
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We had the prix fixe dinner. From the appetizer to the dessert, the meal presentation and tastes were superb. The chef was accommodating with a pescatarian request. Wait staff were attentive and friendly. Reminded me of a Michelin dinner without the tablecloths and price.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great restaurant for a healthier meal. Knowledgeable about allergens. Excellent service. Gluten free options and others. Seed oils in some things, but they mostly cook with butter.
The best and most delicious meal I’ve ever had! Every dish was packed with incredible flavor, and you could really taste the freshness of the ingredients. Every bite was just perfect. The service was also amazing—so warm and attentive. This is a must-visit spot when you’re in Kauai! Thank you for making our honeymoon so memorable with such delicious food. We’ll definitely be back!
Food was amazing, with options of small and large plates, consistent with local cuisine. Service and ambiance were impeccable. Clearly a favorite of the locals.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My partner and I came here and it was our favorite dinner on the island. The service was great and the server explained the dishes to us as they came. Everything was fairly quick to come out and was delicious. The yuzu beurre blanc in the scallop ravioli was my favorite and they gave extra bread so we could get all the flavor. The braised beef was perfectly tender, and all the sauces in all the dishes were fantastic. All the scallops were also perfectly seared and cooked. The creme brulee didn't crack when we hit it but not sure if that's intended. The pistachio ice cream was also fairly salty and overpowered the pistachio. Overall would come again -- they had great service and great flavors.
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