DESCRIPTION: If you're looking for authentic island food, you found it! The food tastes great and is always hot! Hence the longer than usual wait, but well worth it. Also, the portions that you get is money well spent! Shaka brown!
DATE: 2005-09-24
FOODRATING : 8
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 8
OVERALLRATING : 8
RECOMMENDED DISHES : SPICY PORK!!!!!

Pleased to have this place in Maple Leaf
DESCRIPTION: This morning we went to Kona Kitchen for the first time, for breakfast. They just opened a couple weeks ago, a few blocks from our house. I was sad to see the German restaurant close - but I'm pleased to have this new restaurant in its place. Keeping in mind this place may change as it matures - and that I've only eaten there once, here are my thoughts. I ordered a BLT and macaroni salad - and it was perfect. Bacon cooked perfectly, not too much or too little of anything on the sandwich. The service was friendly and thoughtful. This place is new and they really want feedback. I think this will become one of our regular spots.
DATE: 2002-09-22
FOODRATING : 8
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 8
OVERALLRATING : 8

Great New Hawaiian Restaurant
DESCRIPTION: The Huli Huli chicken was outstanding and the kalbi ribs melted in my mouth, the atmosphere was really lively when I was there and the music made us feel ...........Hawaiian. Everything was great and the prices were really reasonable. It was a bit bright where I was seated, but all in all ok.
DATE: 2002-12-09
FOODRATING : 8
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 8
OVERALLRATING : 6
RECOMMENDED DISHES : kalbi ribs

Fantastic New Place
DESCRIPTION: My wife and I have been to Kona Kitchen twice now and have already become determined to make a habit of it. We've both had the Chef salad which was perfect on two separate occasions. Everything was very fresh and plentiful. My wife loved the Won Ton Mein soup and I agree as I sampled it while she was in the ladies room. On top of the food, the ambience was very warm and inviting and the staff couldn't be friendlier. The owner came over and chatted with us for a few moments too and was incredibly pleasant to talk to. Kona Kitchen has already become a favorite spot and a place we'd rather go than any of the other restaurants around us.
DATE: 2003-01-24
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 8
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Won Ton Mein, Chef's Salad

One of my favorite restaurants!!
DESCRIPTION: I have been to Kona Kitchen many times! It is so awesome there, the food is great, the service is great, the owners are really nice and their baby is adorable!!! ;) I've had several of their dishes and have yet to be disappointed. This week, I've been there 4 times in a row. The drinks in their bar are great. The owner makes my fav cocktail the best! She also has a Kona Punch which is excellent.
DATE: 2003-04-10
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Won Ton Mein, Aloha Burger, and for appetizers, the Buffalo Wings. (perfect)

Absolutely Fabulous!
DESCRIPTION: I am a sucker for Hawaiian style foods and this is the first place in the Seattle area I have been to that is really really good. It is also owned and operated by Yuji and family from Karate Kid II. Breakfast, lunch, dinner.. I've tried it all and it is absolutely fabulous! My sister and I are regulars at Kona Kitchen. The service is great, the food is delicious and the price is right, what more can you ask for?!? In addition, the bar has been recently completed (Yuji's Bar)and it's nice and cozy. If you pop in for a drink, try the Kona Punch, it's got a good kick and is also yum!
DATE: 2003-04-10
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Loco Moco <my fav>, Salmon Teriyaki, Hawaiin French Toast Breakfast, Won Ton Mein, Aloha Burger

Great Restaurant!
DESCRIPTION: I recommend this restaurant because of the good food and service.
DATE: 2003-09-03
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : deluxe hamburger

Cozy Restaurant
DESCRIPTION: I'm a lover of all things Hawaiian from music to food to quilts. When I saw the sign "Kona Kitchen" I knew I had to try it out. It's really nice to see more Hawaiian restaurants appear here and there throughout the Puget Sound region. Anyhoo, I grabbed a friend of mine (a former resident of Oahu) and we tried the grub. My friend had the "Da Bruddah" omelette and I had the Hawaiian Sweet Bread french toast with a side of Portugese sausage and we both agreed it was ono-licious! The atmosphere is laidback and the service is friendly. The posters, photos, and articles keep the customers entertained while waiting for their food. I highly recommend this restaurant for those who crave good Hawaiian food.
DATE: 2004-01-30
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 8
OVERALLRATING : 8

A hollywood Celebrity comes to Maple leaf! =)
DESCRIPTION: The Kona Kitchen is an awesome place to unwind and eat great food while chatting with one of Hollywood's best. Yuji and his wife are great people. At first I was a bit nervous to meet Yuji, the words didn't come out quite right, heeheehee. But after a few visits he's like an ol' chum from the past. He was kind enough to give me his autograph, and actually sat down next to me and chatted away while I finished up the excellent meal they served. I think it's great to have a superb restaurant in the neighborhood where I grew up, and to meet a real hollywood celebrity; now thats an added plus! :) Yuji and family, "WE LOVE YOU ALL", thanks for everything!! See ya soon!!! I'm getting a bit hungry...hmmmm, maybe I'll drop by for some lunch. Take care and thanks again for the autograph!! =) Your friend, Karl =)
DATE: 2005-05-03
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Aloha Cheeseburger!! MMMMMMMMM GOOD!

frustrating times
DESCRIPTION: The food was pretty good but nothing too spectacular (and it was pricey compared to other restaurants). However, what really annoyed me was how long it took to get the food. True, sometimes there were a group of people in before us so it was understandable that it would take a little longer to get our order. But they only have ONE cook and ONE server so it took a LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG time. it took our party of 8 people more than an hour to get our food (we've been there twice and both times it was just as long) so highly would not recommend this place based on the fact that it took sooo damn long to get our food plus the food is pretty standard and pricey.
DATE: 2006-04-15
FOODRATING : 6
SERVICERATING : 4
AMBIANCERATING : 6
OVERALLRATING : 2

Plate lunch heaven!
DESCRIPTION: After spending 7 years on Oahu with my local haole boy husband, first in Kailua and then Ewa Beach, what we missed most when we moved to Seattle was the wonderful plate lunches. When we found Kauai Family Restaurant, we knew we'd never have to miss them again! Everything we've ever tried there is just like being back at the local plate lunch place on Ewa Beach Road. If only they still made leis...
DATE: 2003-12-19
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 8
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Everything and anything!