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Japanese Grandma's Cafe, Hanapepe, HI

Japanese Grandma's Cafe

4.7
4.7
43 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese
A photo of Japanese Grandma's Cafe restaurant

Japanese Grandma's Cafe

4.7
$31 to $50
Japanese
Hanapēpē

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Healthy
  • Neighborhood 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
  • Neighborhood
    Hanapēpē
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 43 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 Ambiance

  • Kauai

    Best Value

  • Kauai

    Healthy

  • Kauai

    Hot spot

  • Kauai

    Neighborhood 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.

43 Reviews

  1. Sharon

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. Mike

    Hawaii

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  3. Samuel

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  4. Kana

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  5. Steven

    Chicago

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 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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  6. Liz

    Chicago

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 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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  7. Coco

    Hawaii

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 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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  8. Bob

    Portland

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 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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  9. Susan

    Denver

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 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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  10. Ashley

    Denver

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 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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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 43 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of Japanese Grandma's Cafe restaurant

Japanese Grandma's Cafe

4.7
$31 to $50
Japanese
Hanapēpē

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Japanese Grandma's Cafe

3871 Hanapepe Rd, Hanapepe, HI 96716

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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