Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Kauaʻi Beach Resort
RESORT $$$
(
866-536-7976;
www.kauaibeachresorthawaii.com
; 4331 Kauaʻi Beach Dr; r from $129;
) Set on its own thin ribbon of cream-colored sand, this sprawling brick resort has 350
rooms, four pools, two hot tubs and an upscale three-star feel. There's a full spa and ser-
vice is excellent across the board. You'll pay more for a room with a view, but overall it's
a good value.
Eating & Drinking
Fish Express
SEAFOOD $
(
245-9918; 3343 Kuhio Hwy; mains $7-12; 10am-6pm Mon-Sat, to 5pm Sun, lunch served to
2pm daily)
Fish lovers, this is a no-brainer. Order chilled deli items, from fresh ahi
poke
to
green seaweed salad, or try a plate lunch of blackened ahi with guava-basil sauce, plus
rice and salad. Even better: pack fresh, wild opah, ono, mahi or ahi - sold at the best
prices on island - and grill it yourself. Call for takeout orders.
Pho Kauai
VIETNAMESE $
(
245-9858; 4303 Rice St, Rice Shopping Center; mains $7.50-10; 10am-9pm Mon-Sat;
)
Hidden in a strip mall, this no-frills eatery serves steaming bowls of well-made
pho
(Vi-
etnamese noodle soup). Meat and veggie options include curry chicken, grilled shrimp,
snow peas and eggplant. Or ditch the soup in favor of a rice dish topped with shredded
and grilled pork, or a plate of stir-fried vermicelli noodles. Cash only.
The Right Slice
PIE $
ing pie vendor who graces farmers markets across the island has her commercial baking
operation with attached shop in a Lihuʻe industrial park. Sniff and watch pies shape and
rise as you order your savory pot pie to take and bake, or a sweet pie by the slice or
whole. Hint: the
lilikoʻi
(passion fruit) chiffon is heart-achingly glorious.
Hamura Saimin
NOODLES $
