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Japanese Grandma's Cafe, Hanapepe, HI

Japanese Grandma's Cafe

4.7
4.7
46 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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!

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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

Experiences

  • Osechi : Traditional Japanese New Year Cuisine

    US$95.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 2024 only
    12:00
    Pick-up at 3871 Hanapepe Rd, Hanapepe, HI 96716
    Get ready to celebrate the New Year with our traditional Osechi set, available for $95. *Osechi-ryori, commonly known as "Osechi," is a traditional Japanese cuisine enjoyed during the New Year festivities. Each dish in Osechi is carefully prepared. The variety of dishes each carry symbolic meanings for good fortune, health, and prosperity in the coming year. 🌟 Pick-up Details: 📅 Date: December 31st ⏰ Time: After 12 PM 📍 Location: Japanese Grandma's Cafe(3871 Hanapepe Rd, Hanapepe, HI 96716)
    Osechi : Traditional Japanese New Year Cuisine photo

Menu

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What 46 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

Diners' Choice Awards

  • 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.

46 Reviews

  1. Billie

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a pleasure to visit Japanese Grandma's for their delicious, and my favorite, food selections. Service is exceptional; talented entertainment pleasing, appropriate, and enjoyable.

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  2. Bridget

    VIP

    San Diego

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I am a repeat customer. Nearly every visitor who comes to see me I take there. I had 'girls weekend' last weekend and we all came to enjoy art walk and dinner. This visit was our son who's in college came to visit and my husband joined. Neither of them like any type of fish but found plenty to eat and enjoyed it all. It's becoming a favorite among our guests. Thank you!!

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  3. Eleanor

    VIP

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved this friendly spot in a lovely garden. The food was delicious—simple, fresh and nicely presented. A good value for Kauai. We’ll go back soon!

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  4. Sharon

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a quaint outdoor restaurant away from the tourist areas of the island. The food was good, the service more than adequate and they had a fantastic musician playing soft guitar music as we dined. It was a lovely evening.

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  5. Mike

    Hawaii

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My wife found a this restaurant’s listing when looking at the area on the internet. The menu was attractive and the location was ideal. It did not disappoint. Very happy we tried the Japanese Grandma’s Cafe.

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  6. Samuel

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect dinner for Hanapepe Art Night. Loved everything and everyone!!

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  7. Kana

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great sushi rolls, pork tonkatsu, and Kauai shrimp! Cute outdoor seating and wonderful service. Highly recommend!

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  8. Steven

    VIP

    Chicago

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 2 December 2024

    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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  9. Liz

    VIP

    Chicago

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    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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  10. Coco

    VIP

    Hawaii

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    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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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 46 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.

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 Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Vegan
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