Kanaka Kava - Kailua-Kona

From the moment we got there, we felt like ohana. Everyone works ng there, all the locals, and even other tourists are just so kind and welcoming. The kava itself is great, and the food is the best we had all trip. There's also a cultural significance of the kava, and the staff know it. In every way, it was the one experience in Kailua Kona I'd say to not miss!

As a Google Local Guide, I have done lots of research on places to see and dine before our trip. I bombed on this place ??????????? that people rated so highly on. Yikes! As a foodie, I tried to be adventurous as much as possible but oh my Lord? Trying to taste the very first local organic Hawaiian drinks and food. Everything was served out of reusable coconut shells and plates. Have anyone ever tried KAVA root drink before? Our first tried, we thought we were drinking rainwater mixed with mud????????. My plate of food supposed to include somekind of roots similar to taro. It didn?t tasted anything like taro. I thought I was eating hot clay mixed with salt and water. The lau lau was ok.

First foremost THANK YOU for serving *REAL* food. Also- Thank you for the insightful introduction to your offerings, and for the fun experience. If you?re a foodie, and have a true appreciation for the local culture, do yourself a favor and ditch your resort for the afternoon. You won?t regret it!

First and foremost THANK YOU for serving *REAL* food. Also... Thank you for the informative introduction to your offers and for the fun experience. If you are a foodie and have a real appreciation for local culture, do yourself a favor and ditch your resort for the afternoon. You won't regret it!

Poke here was great. Many delicious and fresh flavors, quite large portions, and the vibes were great. Must be in Kona.