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(
823-9500; 4-1380 Kuhio Hwy; mains $19-28; 5:30-9:30pm daily)
With a bit more style
and grace than other Kapaʻa haunts, they start with
poke
and steamed pork-belly sticky
buns (think
dim sum
) and move on to island-inflected takes on ahi and mahi, prawns and
shortrib. They have a stellar wine selection too.
Rainbow Living Foods
VEGAN $$$
(
821-9759; 4-1384 Kuhio Hwy; mains $13-14; 10am-5pm Mon-Fri, to 3pm Sat;
) For
those hungry for purity, everything here is gluten-free, vegan and raw. Portions don't
match the price, but their vegan integrity - utilizing local organic farms and serving an
abundance of superfoods with inventive preparation - justify the expense and will leave
your body feeling clean.
Sushi Bushido
JAPANESE $$$
(
822-0664;
www.sushibushido.com
; 4504 Kukui St; rolls $8-13, nigiri $5-10, bento boxes $7-10;
noon-close Mon-Fri, 5pm-close Sat & Sun)
A locally recommended sushi stop set up in a
funky corner of the Dragon Building. They have congas on the bandstand, pop art on the
walls and tasty sushi at knifepoint. They do bento box lunches on the cheap too.
Scotty's Beachside BBQ
BARBECUE $$$
(
823-8480; 4-1546 Kuhio Hwy; mains $13-25; 7-10am & 11am-8:30pm Mon-Sat, 7-11am Sun)
Racks of ribs, smoked chicken, that perfect mai tai, fish and brisket sandwiches and an
all-you-can-eat daily breakfast buffet are on offer at this beachside grill shack. Get $2
and $3 off drinks and appetizers at happy hour (3pm to 5pm).
