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Japanese Grandma's Cafe, Hanapepe, HI

Japanese Grandma's Cafe

4.7
4.7
39 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese

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2 people
11:30 pm
Booked 23 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Healthy
  • Neighbourhood gem
We specialize in healthy, delicious Japanese Food!
Established in 2016.
The restaurant was opened with the philosophy of serving wonderful fresh food just like Japanese Grandma has fed to her family and friends!

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Hawaiian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon, Wed–Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon, Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 855-5016
  • Website
    https://www.japanesegrandma.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    3871 Hanapepe Rd, Hanapepe, HI 96716
  • Area
    Hanapēpē
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 39 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Healthy

  • Kauai

    Best Overall

  • Kauai

    Best Food

  • Kauai

    Best Ambience

  • Kauai

    Best Value

  • Kauai

    Healthy

  • Kauai

    Hot spot

  • Kauai

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Kauai

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Japanese Grandma's Cafe offers a delightful dining experience in Hanapēpē, Kauai. Patrons praise the "best sushi on Kauai" and commend the "excellent fresh food and friendly service." The cozy, open-air patio with live music enhances its charm. While some note service inconsistencies, the "fantastic service" and "outstanding food" make it a must-visit spot.

39 Reviews

  1. Steven

    Chicago

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed Miso soup; the Ahi Wonton tacos - really liked the fish + the crunch and the sauce; nigiri set - solid salmon roe and unagi; and finished with the Futamaki roll and a fatty tuna nigiri. Loved the outdoor seating atmosphere with a singer with guitar singing lightly in background (did not overpower conversation). Great dinner!!!!

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  2. Liz

    Chicago

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and awesome food - a must visit. The patio garden area is quaint and cozy.

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  3. Coco

    Hawaii

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Japanese Grandmas never fails to impress! We dine there often and have never had a bad meal!

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  4. Bob

    Portland

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 26 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best sushi I have ever had. Nothing comes close. Exceptional quality and experience.

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  5. Susan

    Denver

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The outdoor dining area seemed disorganized and dysfunctional. We waited 10 minutes at the hostess area to let them know we had arrived for our reservation then another 15 minutes before someone noticed that we were seated but not given menus. The table next to us had also been forgotten. Overall, it felt like a pop-up restaurant run by a bunch of college students. Food was decent, but expensive.

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  6. Ashley

    Denver

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always love eating at Japanese Grandma’s. The food is amazing and service is great. Perfect for families and all ages too.

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  7. jean

    San Diego

    60 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was very good. The restaurant was very busy. The server (Shannon) was helpful and very pleasant but had little support. The kitchen was running behind so our orders were slow and we had to remind staff that part of our orders were missing. Cocktails were being made by the server. We love this restaurant and will return but it is very evident that they lack staff.

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  8. Elizabeth

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We live in CA & Kalakeo & we go there every time we r here!!!

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  9. Martin

    San Francisco

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on 4 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food quality and service were excellent. While we didn't sample any of the alcohol, the ginger beer filled the bill. The quality of the fish was as good as many high end Japanese restaurants and every dish was expertly prepared. The staff was efficient, available and efficient. The value was very good especially when compared to the restaurants in Koloa and Poipu Beach making the drive well worth the effort. We would not hesitate to recommend Japanese Grandma's Cafe to anyone.

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  10. David

    Las Vegas

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 29 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great find in an intimate setting. Highly recommend if you like sushi. Wanton tacos amazing.

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FAQs

Japanese Grandma's Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 855-5016.

Japanese Grandma's Cafe is rated 4.7 stars by 39 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
11:30 pm
Booked 23 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Japanese Grandma's Cafe

3871 Hanapepe Rd, Hanapepe, HI 96716

Additional information

  • Area
    Hanapēpē
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon, Wed–Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon, Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Hawaiian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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