A Handy Hawaii Kai Restaurant Guide During Coronavirus
Being a realtor specializing in the Hawaii Kai area since the early 1990s, I’ve seen a lot of establishments come and go. Self-employed myself, and in the past struggling to stay afloat during hard times, I learned to appreciate the local eateries in the neighborhood. Some have big chain names, but really it’s ordinary people like you and me who run the businesses. Most of these restaurants still exist, but some are struggling to stay open. Their once filled dining areas that were piled with patrons and wait staff, are now laying baron as this pandemic continues. If you look down the list, you may be surprised to rediscover a restaurant that you forgot existed! The restaurant names, times of operation and their phone numbers are listed below by the shopping center locations and are in alphabetical order. You may want to call the establishment ahead of time to verify if their hours of operation are still the same. Some of them told me business hours are always subject to change.

Sign at an eatery asking neighbors to eat local
Hawaii Kai Towne Center
Costco | M — Fri 10 — 6:30, Sat 9:30 — 6, Sun 10 — 6 | 396-6306 |
Jersey Mike’s | 11 — 7 | |
Koa Pancake House | 6:30 — 2 | 396-7000 |
Lanikai Juice: | 7 — 5 | 732-7200 |
Maile’s | 4 — 8 (cash only) | 394-2488 |
Outback | 11 — 8 | 396-7576 |
Panda Express | 10:30 — 7:30 | 396-4088 |
Ramen Ya | 10:30 — 7:30 | 395-8882 |
Roy’s | 4 — 8 | 396-7697 |
Safeway Handcrafted Sandwiches | 8 — 7 | 396-6337 |
Sushi Man | 10:30 — 7:30 | 396-8040 |
Starbucks | Closed | |
Taco Del Mar | 10 — 7 | 395-9880 |
Tex 808 BBQ | 11 — 8 | 395-2695 |
Hawaii Kai Shopping Center
Ba-Le | 10 — 9 | 396-6556 |
Hana Sushi: | 11 — 7 | 395-4330 |
Island Brew: | 7am — 5 | 394-8770 |
HI – Pho | 11 – 8 | 396-7774 |
LL&L | Closed? | 396-3885 |
Likos | Closed? | |
McDonalds | 5am — 9pm | 395-9844 |
Mexican Fiesta | Closed? | 395-7797 |
Phoenix Chinese Cuisine | 11 — 7:30 | 396-7777 |
Safeway Handcrafted Sandwiches | 8 – 7 | 396-6337 |
Tokyo Ramen | 7 – 8 | 395-6556 |
Koko Marina
Assaggio’s | 4:30 — 7:30 | 396-0756 |
Fat Boys | M-F 9 — 9, S&S 8 — 8 | 394-2373 |
Greek Marina | 11 — 9 | 396-8441 |
Harbor Village Cuisine | 10 — 8 (No Dim Sum Served) | 395-2311 |
Jamba Juice: | Closed | |
Kims Korean Barbeque | 11 — 7:30 | 395-4888 |
Kokonuts Shave Ice and Snack | 10:30 — 6 | 396-8809 |
Kona Brewing | 12 — 8 | 396-5662 |
Kozo Sushi | 11 — 5 | 396-8881 |
Leonards Malasadamobile | W — Sun 8 — 1:30 | |
Loco Moco | 8 — 8 | 396-7878 |
Moena Café | 8 — 1:30 | 888-7716 |
Paina Café | Closed | |
Sophies | W-Sun 4-7 | 892-4121 |
Starbucks | Closed | |
Subway | 10 — 7:30 | 396-2850 |
Teddy’s Burgers | 10:30 — 7:30 | 394-9100 |
Taco Bell | 7 — 10 | 396-7801 |
Zippy’s | 6 — 10 | 396-6977 |
Miscellaneous
Kalama Valley Shopping Center: | ||
Ono Seafood | Tues – Sat 10-6pm | 200-3772 |
Thai Valley Cuisine | 4-9pm, Tues – Sat 10 – 6pm | 395-9746 |
Hahaione: | ||
Boston’s Pizza | 11-9 | 394-8001 |
More about Hawaii Kai and the author:
Hawaii Kai is a community where we have the convenience of being next to the beach! Located on the “East Side” of the island you’ll experience less rain, cool trade winds and plenty of outdoor activities! Hawaii Kai has the only man-made usable private marina on ‘Oahu located near world famous Hanauma Bay, a marine life preservation. Boat, SUP, or kayaking awaits you!
Allow Wendy, who has been in the business for 28+ years, help you make transitioning to or from a home stress free. Look for her Ad at the Hawaii Kai Safeway check-out stand.
john mullen
April 20, 2020
Very kind of you to do this. Helpful when no one of 6 in the house ever wants the same thing!
Wendy Oshiro Dinnocenti
April 20, 2020
> That is so funny John! At my house everyone gets excited when I don’t cook and they get to eat out! Let’s just say my husband didn’t marry me because of my cooking! Thank you for your reply and kind words!
Wendy Oshiro Dinnocenti
April 20, 2020
Since my post, Mexican Fiesta, Pa’ina Cafe, Starbucks and Jamba Juice have re-opened so I’ve been told and Kona Brewing is now closed for take – out.
Like I said the opening times are subject to change – in most cases for the better!