Japanese Grandma's Cafe

Name: Japanese Grandma's Cafe
Address: 3871 Hanapepe Rd, Hanapepe, HI, United States, 96716
Telephone: (808) 855-5016
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

37 Reviews

$31 to $50

Japanese

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 29, 2024

9:00 p.m.

Booked 27 times today

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

Location
3871 Hanapepe Rd, Hanapepe, HI 96716
Neighbourhood
Hanapēpē
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 37 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 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 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, nestled in the charming town of Hanapēpē, offers "fantastic, beyond delicious, best sushi" with an inviting atmosphere. Enjoy fresh, expertly prepared dishes, delightful live music, and friendly service. While some find it "outrageously overpriced," the "excellent fresh food" and unique Hawaiian twist make it a must-visit destination on Kauai.

37 Reviews

C
Coco
Hawaii
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
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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Bob
Portland
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
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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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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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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jean
San Diego
60 reviews
vip
4.0
60 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The food was very good. The restaurant was very busy. The server (Shannon) was helpful and very pleasant but had little support. The kitchen was running behind so our orders were slow and we had to remind staff that part of our orders were missing. Cocktails were being made by the server. We love this restaurant and will return but it is very evident that they lack staff.
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Elizabeth
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We live in CA & Kalakeo & we go there every time we r here!!!
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Martin
San Francisco
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food quality and service were excellent. While we didn't sample any of the alcohol, the ginger beer filled the bill. The quality of the fish was as good as many high end Japanese restaurants and every dish was expertly prepared. The staff was efficient, available and efficient. The value was very good especially when compared to the restaurants in Koloa and Poipu Beach making the drive well worth the effort. We would not hesitate to recommend Japanese Grandma's Cafe to anyone.
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David
Las Vegas
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great find in an intimate setting. Highly recommend if you like sushi. Wanton tacos amazing.
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Scott
Greater Boston
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Hostess and server very friendly and professional. Outside seating only, in Kauai, so not so bad, a little humid though. Food was good, no complaints there. Serving portions small for the price (shrink-flation still alive) plus everything is higher priced already in Hawaii, so double whammy on the wallet, so price and value don’t really match.
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John
Seattle
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best sushi on Kauai. Great staff. All at a fair price.
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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 4.6 stars by 37 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 29, 2024

9:00 p.m.

Booked 27 times today

Order delivery or takeout

3871 Hanapepe Rd, Hanapepe, HI 96716

Additional information

Neighbourhood
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

Website
https://www.japanesegrandma.com/
Phone number
(808) 855-5016

Japanese Grandma's Cafe

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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What 37 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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Make a reservation

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