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Overall Total Score
3.9 out of 5
Very good | 973 reviews

What User likes about Kanaka Kava:
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! View all feedback. What User doesn't like about Kanaka Kava:
The food was largely flavorless except the shredded pork and when we asked about kava, we were told it was only for if you were sick or for “ceremonial purposes”. They were out of most of their sides, and didn’t really tell us that the pupu platter was just the sides that were already coming with our dinner. Maybe if we’d gone during the day it would have been different. Super bizarre, not planning on going back. We... View all feedback.

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Restaurantji
4.2 ★ from 293 reviews
Jose
29.10.2024 - 09:45

If I went there for the kava alone, I would have given 3 stars. The potent kava was not so potent and barely did anything to relax any of us. We bought one bowl...

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Kitty
29.10.2024 - 09:45

Wanna know where the snoodiest people in Kona hang? Kava Man. Good Kava tho.

Lisa
29.10.2024 - 09:45

Best food we’ve had in Hawaii. Recommend the lau lau with bread fruit side. Once we discovered the place we kept coming back to only eat here!

Michael
29.10.2024 - 09:45

As the name suggests-this stuff is bitter but it made me feel nice after I drank it! As DD it was nice to have a special something for myself

S
29.10.2024 - 09:45

Every time my husband and I fly out from Seattle, we have to stop here immediately after landing. This is the ONLY place that has effective kava, let alone auth...

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Menulist
5.0 ★ from 5 reviews

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...

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Rupert
21.04.2023 - 08:22

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

Kava is an experience that everyone should try at least once. The plate dinner is amazing and perfect for sharing two. A must in Kona try safely

Mervin
24.12.2020 - 19:31

When we were there, we felt like Ohana. Everyone works there, all locals and even other tourists are just so friendly and welcoming. The Kava itself is great, a...

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Had my first glass of kava with POG. Which I found was a nice way to dip your toes into the experience. Then went with a half fresh, half dried/powdered version...

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Sirved
3.7 ★ from 3 reviews
Christopher
17.12.2023 - 04:27

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 itse...

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Christopher
17.12.2023 - 04:27

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...

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Christopher
17.12.2023 - 04:27

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 foo...

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