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Japanese Grandma's Cafe, Hanapepe, HI

Japanese Grandma's Cafe

4.7
4.7
65 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese

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2 people
22:00

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Booked 18 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
  • 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 11:30–14:30 Dinner Mon, Wed–Sun 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (808) 855-5016
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Hanapēpē
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 65 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Healthy

  • Kauai

    Best Overall

  • Kauai

    Best Food

  • Kauai

    Best Ambience

  • Kauai

    Best Value

  • Kauai

    Innovative

  • 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 with "fantastic service" and "excellent fresh food." Guests love the "wonderful outdoor seating" and "genuine aloha experience." It's a "must visit" for "best sushi" and "creative dishes," featuring live music in a cozy garden setting. Reservations recommended!
65 Reviews
  1. Paul

    VIP

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always amazing. Never disappoints. Fantastic Nigiri and sushi rolls. Crispy rice w/ spicy tuna - favorite starter. Live music. Relaxing atmosphere. Pleased to return everytime I'm in the area.

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  2. jodie

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went back for the second time 3 days after our first time. And it was even better!!! Leeana needs a raise!! She was awesome. Even got a surprise “Happy birthday” song with candles on our dessert. The staff there are all friendly, the food came out super fast. Just like the first time we went.

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  3. Anita

    VIP

    Calgary

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing Japanese food! So fresh! Loved our dining experience.

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  4. jodie

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Not what I expected. This little tucked away spot was amazing!!!!!Loved everything about! Totally satisfying and can’t wait to go back!!!! Food was amazing, atmosphere was great, whole experience was a 10/10!!!!

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  5. Matthew

    St. Louis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was excellent. Definitely recommend if you are ever near Hanapepe.

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  6. Erik

    Caribbean

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 21 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The sushi was top-notch. Service was totally on point and the ambience was excellent. The fruit dessert bowl was one of the best desserts I’ve ever had. Will totally be back in the future. Highly recommend you go out of your way to make it to this place for lunch or dinner 

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  7. Christian

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 21 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb! Loved the outdoor patio and the food is incredible. A must visit.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner date with a long-time friend. My leg is injured, and I could put my leg on a bench. The music was delightful, and the food was delicious. The atmosphere is calming, and the music is calming. I love our friendly waitress; she is so bubbly and kind! 1/18/24 615 dinner rez perfect!

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  9. Gordon

    Sacramento

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 20 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sushi rolls Grandma Futomaki and Veggie roll both very tasty. Agedashi tofu very good flavor and cooked just right. Mixed tempura plate good mix of veggies plus 2 shrimp well worth it. Nice setup for Outdoor eating area.

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  10. Argena

    Hawaii

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best sushi on Kauai, we love that this place is so close to home.

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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 65 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
22:00

Select a time

Booked 18 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 11:30–14:30 Dinner Mon, Wed–Sun 17:00–21:00
  • 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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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