top 7 places to EAT on the BIG ISLAND!

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  • čas přidán 27. 07. 2024
  • Here’s a list of our top 7 favorite places to eat (and drink) on the west side of the Big Island near the Mauna Lani Resort!
    #7 Lava Lava Beach Club
    Waikoloa, HI
    lavalavabeachclub.com/bigisland/
    #6 Broke Da Mouth Grindz
    Kailua-Kona, HI
    www.tripadvisor.com/Restauran...
    #5 Halani
    Mauna Lani Resort
    aubergeresorts.com/maunalani/...
    #4 Hale I’a Da Fish House
    Kamuela, HI
    www.tripadvisor.com/Restauran...
    #3 Da Poke Shack
    Kailua-Kona, HI
    dapokeshack.com/
    #2 Ola Brewery
    Kailua-Koan, HI
    www.olabrewco.com/
    #1 Canoe House
    Mauna Lani Resort
    aubergeresorts.com/maunalani/...

Komentáře • 107

  • @Nilessterner
    @Nilessterner Před 2 lety +1

    What a sweet video. Thanks for the fabulous recommendations. I am visiting the big island in August and will certainly take these recommendations!

  • @Tawnieandwayne
    @Tawnieandwayne Před 3 lety +2

    Great video looks like you guys had a blast! I love the storytelling, looking forward to visiting these places and following your journeys!

    • @lifeofsup
      @lifeofsup  Před 3 lety

      Thank you so much! Just checked out your channel and excited to follow along your awesome journeys!

  • @bigofishbone
    @bigofishbone Před 2 lety +1

    We’re definitely checking these places out on our next trip to “da big island”…We were just there three weeks ago and we’re talking about going back again in early Dec. as a gift to my wife and I for Christmas …We love the food,,,the people and the Hawaiian hospitality…

  • @justinlam7915
    @justinlam7915 Před 3 lety +1

    Nice review!! Will try your recommendations in July... Thx!

    • @lifeofsup
      @lifeofsup  Před 3 lety

      Enjoy!!! Let us know if you discover any good spots. We’re going back to Big Island in August!

  • @gabrieldepallens9914
    @gabrieldepallens9914 Před 2 lety

    Thank you so much for the great tips. My honey moon will start on Kona next May

  • @hawaiiancheef8086
    @hawaiiancheef8086 Před 3 lety +4

    Alohaaa Much Love Coming home soon been away for sooo long I cant wait to come to da aina this video helps out alot cause I been away for so long great content great vibes stay blessed aloha

  • @DanaBrown1984
    @DanaBrown1984 Před 3 lety +2

    Thanks for the tips!

  • @bapbap2562
    @bapbap2562 Před 3 lety +1

    Can't wait to visit all of these places!

    • @lifeofsup
      @lifeofsup  Před 3 lety

      Enjoy! If you discover any new must eat spots on the Big Island, let us know here!

  • @jeffreyjones1721
    @jeffreyjones1721 Před 2 lety +1

    thx, will have to try some of these. I would recommend Kona Brewing. Best pizza we've ever had. Hawaiian BBQ pizza.

  • @jpallen719
    @jpallen719 Před 3 lety +2

    I spent many a day at Hapuna beach as a kid long before many resorts were there, but of all of the hotels mauna lani resort has to be my favorite….. nice to reminisce. Thank you ! Aloha

    • @lifeofsup
      @lifeofsup  Před 2 lety

      Mahalo for the kind words! ♥️ any plans to visit again soon? I’m sure so much has changed since!

    • @jpallen719
      @jpallen719 Před 2 lety

      @@lifeofsup actually my son and his wife are moving to Captain Cook, kailua-Kona so maybe this winter !

  • @buckw65
    @buckw65 Před rokem

    Great video. We'll us that info in 2024 when we're on your island

  • @randyclere2330
    @randyclere2330 Před rokem +1

    Thank you SO MUCH for this!!! I totally agree with your choices!!!

    • @lifeofsup
      @lifeofsup  Před rokem

      Mahalo for the message and for tuning in!

  • @Edgamertv1
    @Edgamertv1 Před rokem +1

    I loved Moon and turtle in Hilo, absolutely unreal. Coming from the UK, I was so excited to see how the cuisine would be. Moon and Turtle is one of the best places I’ve eaten.

    • @pauluhl4598
      @pauluhl4598 Před 10 měsíci

      Hilo side… kens pancakes!!!!! Oooeeee goooddddd!

  • @aimeemorice3921
    @aimeemorice3921 Před 3 lety

    Great video and detail! We're staying by Mauna Lani in Sept and then Nov- I'm excited to go to Canoe House and for breakfast too-

    • @lifeofsup
      @lifeofsup  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you so much!!! We LOVE the Canoe House. If I could afford it, I would eat there everyday! ☺️ we’ll be back on the Big Island in August, so hope to get more content on things to do and more good foods to eat then. Enjoy you’re trip!!!

    • @weiwendaly3945
      @weiwendaly3945 Před 3 lety

      We will be staying at Maura Lani Point by Hyatt. Is that same as Mauna Lani Resort?

    • @lifeofsup
      @lifeofsup  Před 3 lety +1

      I believe it’s in the same area, but different resort entirely. I believe the Mauna Lani Point is more condo style rentals and the decor is different for each unit, but they have a kitchen and even washer / dryers in each unit. Mauna Lani Resort is run by Auberge and is more of a high end resort.

  • @michellelawas7708
    @michellelawas7708 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for sharing

  • @bridgetgilmore-murphey37

    Omg she's a natural!!! 🙌

  • @RagingHeartOn
    @RagingHeartOn Před 3 lety +7

    Hawaiian Style Cafe and Ken's Pancake House beats everything on the list

    • @lifeofsup
      @lifeofsup  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you for the recommendations! I have both places bookmarked now. Planning to explore more of the island especially the Hilo side on our next visit! mahalo!

    • @skynsidhawaii
      @skynsidhawaii Před 2 lety +1

      Don't forget Managos! For Hilo side, I'd recommend tex drive in malasadas, Hilo lunch shop or Kawamotos (take out lunch cause no seating, and always long line), cafe 100 for loco mocos only, Le umu in Keaau if you like try something different (samoan food), mt view bakery (sometimes they close so call before hand), and KMC bowling alley for cheap eats in volcano national park for the little one to unwind in the gameroom.

    • @Komainu959
      @Komainu959 Před rokem +1

      What do you like about Ken's Pancake House? I mean it's nice that they're the only game in town late at night and I have lots of fond memories eating there after last call at the bars but the food is just average. I mean pancakes are good and I always thought their real crab meat omelet was great but Hawaiian Style basically beats them out for just about everything other than hours open.

    • @Komainu959
      @Komainu959 Před rokem

      @@skynsidhawaii Some nice suggestions. I'm a little surprised about Cafe 100. I mean since I grew up in Hilo I'm pretty proud of it being the home of the loco moco but I always thought theirs was stuck in the past and very average.
      Other side of the island but Big Island Grill had awesome ones. I remember I liked Hawaiian Style Cafe as well and I believe it was Kuhio Grill with the fried rice version. But to each their own and I know I'm in the minority when it comes to Cafe 100.

  • @samng3859
    @samng3859 Před 2 lety +6

    No one should miss the authentic Japanese Taiyaki (called O’z Kitchen, so new don’t have a google page yet) in Captain Cook. Same spot as Randy’s Huli chicken except Thursday and Friday. Their Taiyaki is the most delicious food I had during my three-week vacation on Big Island.

  • @catbeck2038
    @catbeck2038 Před rokem +2

    🌈🌴Aloha from Captain Cook really enjoyed your travel log. Next time.maybe try wear leis and put a flower 🌺 plumeria known as frangipane...every wear else in the young girl's hair. Aloha 🌈🌴

  • @kristinedoc2034
    @kristinedoc2034 Před 3 lety +2

    Sooo cute intro hahah

  • @janehanson173
    @janehanson173 Před rokem +6

    After the first "pokey" I just couldn't take it anymore, PO-KEH, I can't imagine what it was like when you were ordering and pronouncing it "pokey"

    • @ritziecastaneda621
      @ritziecastaneda621 Před rokem

      I felt da same!!! 😉..All god tho cz still great vid! 😄✌🏽👍🏽..🤙🏽

  • @erichmeltvedt4328
    @erichmeltvedt4328 Před rokem +1

    great reviews. Try to shoot everything in Horizontal mode looks so much better and professional.

  • @pauluhl4598
    @pauluhl4598 Před 10 měsíci

    What about Merimans ya?! Or San Sei in the queens shops in waikoloa?! I would say KPC but nahhh lol they arent what they use to be sadly. Speaking of broke da mouth, the brewery!!! I agree with you there! Very good!

  • @reneornelas4506
    @reneornelas4506 Před rokem

    Thankyou 😊❤😊

  • @michelleotani8901
    @michelleotani8901 Před 3 lety

    Aloha cuz! Was just looking up new places to eat and came across your video! Lol!! We are coming to the Big Island beginning of June! Another restaurant for you to try if you haven’t already is Sensei in Waikoloa Village.....so ono!!!

    • @lifeofsup
      @lifeofsup  Před 3 lety +1

      Michelle!!! Happy you found us! Thx for the recommendation. Bookmarking it for when we go back in August with the fam! Have fun out there in June! Wish we were going at the same time! Let us know any new places you discover. ♥️ send our love to the rest of the fam!
      P.S. Erick wants to know if Mark and Matthew are the only ones who golf? and when should we book a family tee time ☺️

    • @michelleotani8901
      @michelleotani8901 Před 3 lety

      @@lifeofsup they are up for a family tee time anytime! ⛳️ Especially in Hawaii!!

    • @matsuno415
      @matsuno415 Před 3 lety

      @@michelleotani8901 Sansei, not Sensei.

    • @michelleotani8901
      @michelleotani8901 Před 3 lety

      @@matsuno415 thanks for correction!

  • @veokham1981
    @veokham1981 Před 3 lety +2

    Good information. I will be there next month in June to view the places.

    • @lifeofsup
      @lifeofsup  Před 3 lety

      Enjoy! Let me know if you find any other great places to eat. Going back in August and would love to try other spots!

  • @Komainu959
    @Komainu959 Před rokem +4

    Thanks for the great video. Really like your narration. I'll have to try Canoe House for a special dinner when I move back to Hawaii Island.
    Small advisement. It's pronounced Poh-Kay. Not Pokee. :) just so you know.

    • @paulkeefe4835
      @paulkeefe4835 Před rokem

      You should definitely go, it's a great place. I've been a couple of time over the years and would rate it pretty high. Also, Pokee was getting to me as well! :)

  • @shiweicai4872
    @shiweicai4872 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you.

  • @jpallen719
    @jpallen719 Před rokem

    When I lived on the big island, we used to go to the canoe House and stay at Mauna lani, that’s when Alan Wong was head chef… opaka’paka pasta with asparagus and Chinese black beans. That was 28 years ago….

  • @philvie
    @philvie Před 2 lety +2

    My favorite place is the Big Island Grill in Kona

  • @MJTrigg-dp4em
    @MJTrigg-dp4em Před rokem

    Ooooo I miss so much yummy ❤

  • @edgarnavarro4081
    @edgarnavarro4081 Před 3 lety +4

    Definitely pine tree cafee ! In kona

    • @lifeofsup
      @lifeofsup  Před 3 lety +3

      Thanks for the recommendation! I just bookmarked it and excited to visit when we’re back!

  • @laurizvlogs
    @laurizvlogs Před 2 lety +1

    I'm planning an itinerary right now cos we're going to big island on the next 2weeks and this video really helps a lot. Mahalo!

  • @jameswulzen590
    @jameswulzen590 Před rokem

    there are a lot of local eating places tucked away from the hotel scene, in Waimea, Kohala Kailua, Kealakekua and so on.

  • @ryanhori6954
    @ryanhori6954 Před 3 lety +8

    Hale I'a isn't in Kamuela. That is Kawaihae.

    • @lifeofsup
      @lifeofsup  Před 3 lety +3

      Thank you for the correction. I took the address listed on Yelp, but you’re right! Mahalo!

  • @uzbekistansiberia8546

    i love your daughters personality. where did you get it? super spunky and talkative .

  • @bobbygarcia8834
    @bobbygarcia8834 Před rokem

    All touristy places… have to go to suisan in Hilo. Best poke

  • @tonylee7714
    @tonylee7714 Před 2 lety

    Thank you

  • @hwn8088
    @hwn8088 Před 3 lety +3

    Broke da Mouth 👄in Kona, n poke shack

  • @nlabanok
    @nlabanok Před rokem

    Da fish house is da place for da unbelievable local dishes....in Kawaihae.

  • @elkchaser67
    @elkchaser67 Před 3 lety +1

    our famliy loves Hapuna we would go there almost everyday after our girls got out of school

    • @lifeofsup
      @lifeofsup  Před 3 lety

      that would be a dream for us!!! Love it there!

  • @squeento
    @squeento Před 2 lety

    Should've went to NaPua in the Mauna Lani area.

  • @mountaineermischief
    @mountaineermischief Před 3 lety +2

    What were the purple pancakes at the Halani?? Ube??

    • @lifeofsup
      @lifeofsup  Před 3 lety +2

      Yes. Ube pancakes with ube haupia sauce ☺️

  • @sumeyarulzztheworl
    @sumeyarulzztheworl Před 2 lety

    This girl is so cute, how could i not comment. Amazing video thank you.

  • @philvie
    @philvie Před rokem

    Should have gone to the Big Island Grill

  • @pauluhl4598
    @pauluhl4598 Před 10 měsíci

    My sister actually got married at the lava lava beach club in 2015! My fiance and I tried to do the same thing for next year but they unfortunately only offer a full restaurant lease out now :( great place tho lol

  • @margeylarue1900
    @margeylarue1900 Před 3 lety +2

    The Fish place is actually above Kawaihai and not in Kamuala-Waimea.

  • @rioenriquez9637
    @rioenriquez9637 Před 3 lety +2

    No Big Island Grill?!? You got to try their desserts, the cheesecake with graham is so ONO

    • @lifeofsup
      @lifeofsup  Před 3 lety

      Thank you for the recommendation! We will definitely try it when we’re back on the Big Island. Mahalo!

  • @blkohm6469
    @blkohm6469 Před 3 lety +9

    LOve your vid but I wanted to let you know that poke is pronounced pokay) when you say pokey you're saying d!ck in the Samoan language. Makes for a funny vid segment, just sub the word every time you say pokey. ROTFL

    • @lifeofsup
      @lifeofsup  Před 3 lety +3

      Mahalo!!! Thank you so much for the heads up! I honestly don’t even know why I was pronouncing it that way! Yikes! “Da Pokey Shack” 😳 LOL but just gotta laugh it off at this point. I tried to see if i can edit the video, but I can’t without deleting it entirely. I will have to make sure to address it in the next video. Thank you again!

    • @blkohm6469
      @blkohm6469 Před 3 lety +1

      @@lifeofsup iz all good! Keep sharing, living and posting!!

  • @3000gtwelder
    @3000gtwelder Před rokem

    What about Hilo?

  • @andriymamonov3438
    @andriymamonov3438 Před 3 lety

    Poke place is good, (Kailua Kona) but waiting time 15-20 min. I want 2 times because I hate to wait.

  • @Legends
    @Legends Před 2 lety +1

    Poké it's pronounce Poh-Keh not Poh-Key lol

  • @ginac1259
    @ginac1259 Před 11 měsíci

    Great vid, but you gotta pronounce some of the things you mentioned correctly: Kailua is not pronounced like Kahlua the liquor. And poke is not pokeeh.
    Otherwise, nice video

  • @lauriestaley-jones1302
    @lauriestaley-jones1302 Před 5 měsíci

    Po-keh!

  • @jxxnrxxi2160
    @jxxnrxxi2160 Před rokem

    Hale I'a The Fish House is actually in Kawaiihae and not Kamuela, and you certainly mispronounced Poke. I'm surprised Meridia didn't make your list, it's the best restaurant on the island.

  • @edsmith5848
    @edsmith5848 Před 3 lety +6

    “Po-keh” not pokeee - Mahalo

    • @lifeofsup
      @lifeofsup  Před 3 lety +1

      Mahalo for the correction! I appreciate it.

  • @hdlugtu
    @hdlugtu Před rokem +1

    Is that you Rhea? HTA?

    • @lifeofsup
      @lifeofsup  Před rokem

      Yes! Who is this?

    • @hdlugtu
      @hdlugtu Před rokem

      @@lifeofsup This is Hazel, from Alta Bates OR. You helped me with our ablation cases. Good to see you!

    • @lifeofsup
      @lifeofsup  Před rokem

      OMG! Hi Hazel! So happy you remember me. ☺️ thx for tuning in. Hope all is well!

  • @rayfujimori9833
    @rayfujimori9833 Před 2 lety

    You should have entitled your video west side big Island, you don't have any Hilo side places to eat.

  • @davidkwee9104
    @davidkwee9104 Před rokem +1

    Pokeee’ not poke

    • @lifeofsup
      @lifeofsup  Před rokem

      I’ve had a hard lesson on proper pronunciation. Appreciate the feedback! Mahalo and will make sure it doesn’t happen again :)

  • @mommiejt
    @mommiejt Před rokem

    Pronounced Bo-kehh

  • @jpallen719
    @jpallen719 Před 3 lety

    Pokee……??

    • @lifeofsup
      @lifeofsup  Před 2 lety

      I know 🤦🏻‍♀️ will not happen again.

  • @Blackafternoon
    @Blackafternoon Před 2 lety

    How can i say no to that face 💗

  • @stevenbrinkley279
    @stevenbrinkley279 Před 2 lety +1

    POH-KAY….not poh- key!!! Sorry, good content, couldn’t take the vid serious after the pronunciation

  • @antoniocoffee5800
    @antoniocoffee5800 Před 2 lety

    just to let you know you got more than one location incorrect

  • @carmengarcia3722
    @carmengarcia3722 Před 3 lety +1

    Why you not looking at the camera. WHERE ARE YOU LOOKING

  • @drivesick1
    @drivesick1 Před 3 lety +2

    Overall the video is ok. I cringe hearing the local and Hawaiian words being destroyed. Please learn the proper way to pronounce, “kailua” and “poke” just to name a couple. 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

  • @carmengarcia3722
    @carmengarcia3722 Před 3 lety

    THE FOOD LOOKED YUCKY.....UYYYY