One of the best parts of traveling to a new place is sampling different cuisine. Kauai is an intriguing food destination, not only for its Hawaiian cuisine but its Asian influence as well. If you want to eat like a local on your getaway to Kauai, you have to try a plate lunch, a quintessential Hawaiian meal.
The team at Parrish Kauai believes everyone visiting the island should experience the deliciousness of a good plate lunch. To help you curb your craving, we have put together a list of the best restaurants to grab a plate lunch on Kauai.
What is a Plate Lunch?
If you have never heard of a plate lunch, you are not alone; this is a classic Hawaiian meal. Typically, plate lunches come with two scoops of white rice, macaroni salad, and your choice of meat. Restaurants will put their own spin on a plate lunch, but for the most part, these components are standard.
Where to Find the Best Plate Lunch on Kauai
It is not hard to find a restaurant on Kauai serving a plate lunch, but who is serving up the best? We will let you decide that on your own, but we have compiled a list of our favorites to get you started.
Bobbie’s Restaurant
Located in Hanapepe on the South side of Kauai, Bobbie’s Restaurant is a small place serving up a fantastic plate lunch. Fish, shrimp, chicken, and pork are some of their entre selections to go along with the rice and macaroni salad. However, before you visit, it is important to know that Bobbie’s is cash only, so make sure you have cash on hand before stopping by for your meal.
Konohiki Seafoods
In Lihue, Konohiki Seafoods is one of the go-to spots for seafood, especially their poke, but they are also known as a shining example of a great plate lunch. It is a very flavorful spot, but its notoriety means you might have to contend with long lines to grab your food.
Smiley’s Local Grinds
Another local spot in Lihue, you certainly will not leave Smiley’s Local Grinds hungry; here, portions are large. Their plate lunches come with a variety of entrees to choose from; you can even get a meal with three entrees to go along with rice and macaroni salad at a reasonable price. If you want to skip waiting in line, you can call in with your order.
Enjoy Plate Lunches & More Good Eats on Kauai
Beyond the plate lunch, there is more tasty Hawaiian cuisine to sample on Kauai. You can explore Kauai’s expansive food scene when you stay in a vacation rental from Parrish Kauai. From condos to vacation homes, we have luxury rentals on Kauai for every type of traveler. Please check availability online or call 1-800-325-5701 to speak to a reservationist.