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Kuhio Grille - Home Of The Famous 1lb Laulau

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4.4(1,327)
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Location & Hours

Address

80 Pauahi St
Hilo, HI 96720
United States
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Hours

Open • Closes Today at 7:30 PM
Monday9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Thursday9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Friday9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Saturday8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Sunday8:00 AM - 7:30 PM

Contact & Links

Contact Information

(808) 959-2336

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About Kuhio Grille - Home Of The Famous 1lb Laulau

Casual family dining with Hawaiian food, plate lunches & homestyle desserts.

Price range
moderately priced

Google-sourced data last fetched on April 30, 2025.

4.4/5
Based on 1,327 reviews

Recent Reviews

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mike gunn

in the last week

Dan La

in the last week

Laulau was big, juicy and delicious. Came out fast!

James Connery

in the last week

Another favorite in Hilo. Well worth the stop for Fresh food.

Charles WAGNER-SMITH

in the last week

Ben Wilkie

in the last week

Fast and great food. Really nice service

Jhonelyn Arcangel

a month ago

Happy Aloha Friday! This establishment is a must go! Their Kanak attack laulau and special Miso butterfish was Ono! Outstanding customer services. The atmosphere very pleasant.

G Lee

7 months ago

Some food was good, some food was not good. this place is extremely busy! I think because the sleepy town doesn’t have much else. In fact, we called for pick up and several times got a busy signal. Y...

Vanda Bartos

2 months ago

A very nice place with a good selection of traditional Hawaiian food. I ordered the famous pepper water and the Hawaiian lau lau, and it was delicious! The pork in the leaf was so tender and flavorful...

Lihua Bao

2 months ago

Great place to try local food, loved the Lau Lau, you can actually eat the leaves with the meat (we ordered beef and pork) inside. Pulled pork is tasty was well.

Coryne S Suzuki

4 months ago

Although famous for their 1lb laulau and their friend rice, I spied Watercress, Pork and Tofu stir-fry on their Specials Board. Usually not something I would order as it's a dish I can easily make at ...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

Generally a positive dining experience is reported, with many customers praising the traditional Hawaiian food and friendly service. The overall rating indicates a high level of satisfaction.

Customer Favorites

Laulau (especially the pork laulau) is a highly praised dish, with several customers specifically mentioning its tenderness and flavor. Other popular items include the Miso butterfish, friend rice and saimin.

Atmosphere & Service

The atmosphere is described as pleasant. The staff is consistently mentioned as being kind, friendly, and helpful, especially in explaining the dishes.

Value & Quality

The food quality is generally considered high, with words like "Ono" and "onolicious" being used to describe the flavor. Portion sizes and pricing are not discussed in these reviews.

Areas for Improvement

One reviewer found the laulau to be dry. This suggests that consistency in the preparation of the laulau could be improved.

Recent Trends

Recent reviews continue to praise the quality of the laulau and other traditional Hawaiian dishes. There's consistent positive feedback about the overall dining experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kuhio Grille - Home Of The Famous 1lb Laulau located?

Kuhio Grille - Home Of The Famous 1lb Laulau is located at 80 Pauahi St, Hilo, HI 96720, USA.

What is the price range at Kuhio Grille - Home Of The Famous 1lb Laulau?

Kuhio Grille - Home Of The Famous 1lb Laulau is listed as moderately priced.

Where can I find the hours for Kuhio Grille - Home Of The Famous 1lb Laulau?

The listed hours for Kuhio Grille - Home Of The Famous 1lb Laulau are shown in the Location & Hours section on this page. Hours can change, so confirm before visiting.

How can I contact Kuhio Grille - Home Of The Famous 1lb Laulau?

Call Kuhio Grille - Home Of The Famous 1lb Laulau at (808) 959-2336. Ask the restaurant directly about reservations or large parties.

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