Dining options in Wailua are an amalgamation of cultures and styles just like the people of the Hawaiian Islands. The Korean Bar-B-Q Restaurant in the Kinipopo Shopping Village offers both traditional Korean dishes, as well as local favorites that have been influenced by other local ethnic groups over the years. The best Japanese restaurant on Kauai is Restaurant Kintaro where traditional dishes from sushi to sukiyaki are prepared fresh daily. For diners looking for something with a kick, Mema Thai Chinese Cuisine is an exotic restaurant with down-to-earth prices. Many of the dishes are offered with or without meat for any vegetarians having a difficult time finding a variety of fare. Caffe Coco and Hukilau Lanai are two places where diners can get dishes that are truly blended with styles of the different ethnic groups on Kauai. Seafood takes the spotlight at these locations, but a variety of dishes geared towards local tastes are created nightly. And for those mainland visitors looking for a little American comfort food, Wailua Family Restaurant, Aldon’s Restaurant, and The Palms Restaurant dish up just that three meals a day.
