Pono Market - Kapa‘a

Pono Market offers authentic Hawaiian cuisine at affordable prices. We were recommended by two employees from a neighboring bicycle rental shop for their "local... read more Pono Market offers authentic Hawaiian cuisine at affordable prices. We were recommended by two employees from a neighboring bicycle rental shop for their "local food." We tried the Pork Laulau and Chicken Laulau, both of which were freshly made and delicious. The meat is wrapped in taro leaves and slow-cooked for six hours, giving it a unique flavor similar to spinach. Overall, we were extremely satisfied with our dining experience.

The poke bowl was tasty and definitely met expectations. However, I was disappointed that they didn't have sesame topping when I went there late. read more The poke bowl was tasty and definitely met expectations. However, I was disappointed that they didn't have sesame topping when I went there late.

This is a must-go for us whenever we are in Kauai! We've tried everything and there is nothing we didn't like! My favorites are pork lau lau and ginger chicken. read more This is a must-go for us whenever we are in Kauai! We've tried everything and there is nothing we didn't like! My favorites are pork lau lau and ginger chicken.

After being recommended by several locals, I decided to give this place a try and I was not disappointed. The food was amazing and the staff was so friendly and... read more After being recommended by several locals, I decided to give this place a try and I was not disappointed. The food was amazing and the staff was so friendly and helpful. I ordered the Kalua Pig, spicy poke, cucumber kimchi, and macaroni salad, and every bite was better than the last. Thank you to the staff for a great dining experience!

I love Pono Market! It is our ritual for our last day on Kauai to grab food from Pono Market and eat at Kapa'a Beach. The portions are huge and you can get deli... read more I love Pono Market! It is our ritual for our last day on Kauai to grab food from Pono Market and eat at Kapa'a Beach. The portions are huge and you can get delicious local food. On our last visit, I got their Hapa Plate which comes with rice, a hot entree (I chose meatloaf), mac salad, and spicy tuna poke. I also bought some ala carte scallop poke and a sweet potato coconut pie (think ube AND haupia layered in a pie with whipped cream). The hubs got a #1 which came with rice, hot entree (he chose fried chicken), and mac salad. The staff is always so nice here and the food is amazing, which is why we always go back. You still have to do takeout sit they haven't allowed seating since COVID, but the beach is only 2 blocks away so it's a win-win!