Papajacs - Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo

Late lunch with my family. Food and service was great. The scampi and pasta dishes were excellent. Highly recommend for a great meal.

Usually when people here in Hawaii speak of chicken papaya they're talking about the soup. I was happy to find a half papaya filled with chicken salad! Was very good! And it came with a piece of very yummy bread pudding! My companions all enjoyed their various lunches and we will definitely return to try other menu options!

The chicken spinach pasta was phenomenal! one of the best dishes of pasta I've ever had. creamy white sauce.. not too heavy not too light. and a slice of garlic bread. super yummy and I thought the female waitress was really friendly. I can't wait to go here next!

Outstanding dining experience. From the tablecloth clad tables, to the freshest ingredients expertly prepared, this place is a real gem. The lamb shank was so tender and flavorful, it literally fell off the bone. The potatoes and carrots were so fresh, they could have been harvested today. The lobster ravioli was so decadent and filling, neither of us (sadly) had room for dessert. Five-star dinner at a very reasonable price.

The food here is great. I have had both pasta and the shrimp creole as well as the fondue. The creole could stand to be a bit spicier, but that is a personal thing. It was very flavorful though.I was considering the loss of a star as a result of short staffing. Although we were told of the delay, we didn't expect to wait an hour after ordering. Nevertheless, The food did outweigh the very delayed service.