Hanalei Food Tour: Sample North Shore's Best Cuisine

Join us on a foodie exploration in Hanalei, Kauai’s North Shore. Sample the best local dishes, learn about the culinary history, and enjoy the breathtaking scenery of this beautiful community.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hanalei - Contact host
    What we’ll be doing:
    Enjoy culinary delight’s while we sample the best of the north shore restaurants. Join us on Kauai as we explore Hanalei, known for it’s cascading waterfall’s, breath taking beache’s, and rich culinary history. The last commercial town before the legendary Napali coast, Hanalei a beautifully small and…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Indulge in gastronomic wonders as we experience the cream of North Shore eateries. Embark on a journey with us in Kauai as we navigate through Hanalei, celebrated for its stunning waterfalls, jaw-dropping beaches, and a deep-rooted affinity for food culture. Representing the last commercial hub before the enigmatic Napali coast unfurls, Hanalei is a…

Location
Hanalei Center
We will be meeting at one of three restaurant locations, depending on the day of the week. -Mondays and Fridays at Aloha Juice Bar. -Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at Tropical Taco -Saturday and Sunday Hanalei Taro and Juice Co.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Ana_t
Nov 20, 2024
Food tour - Walking down in Hanalei Bay was very welcoming and had a pleasant culture. The nature around us was amazing to look at. The food was delicious and filling. Our guide Max was excellent, he shared some very important history of Hawaii. Highly recommended!
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Ben
Nov 16, 2024
Great food tour! - Max was a great tour guide. We stop we’d by for some outstanding poi and Kayla pork to start; smokey and full of flavor! I then had some of the best poke I’ve ever had followed up by some fried chicken and a papaya smoothie. All during this was outstanding commentary on Hanalei culture and history! Very enjoyable!
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Christine_c
Nov 3, 2024
A delicious time! - We had a great time! Mex was a perfect guide and shared so much with us about the history and culture of the area. The food was amazing, and plentiful. Hanalei is a lovely town and we loved getting the inside scoop on what makes it tick.
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Connie_d
Sep 28, 2024
Calling All Foodies! - The food tasting, but of course!! My husband and I decided to do a food tour as part of our 31st wedding anniversary. So glad we did! Our group also included another couple and their uncle. Getting to know other people in a small group setting over our love of food was wonderful. The tour guide, Max (I think that's his name) was FANTABULOUS!! His way of sharing food stories and the history of the local eateries really came through his sense of humor and heart. This is not just an event, it's truly an experience!
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My2weenies
Sep 25, 2024
Foodie - The food was very good and plenty of it. Matt provided a rich history of the area and we really enjoyed his knowledge about the local plant varieties.
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Lpsquillace
Sep 22, 2024
Do this tour day 1 - This was a great time and we wish we did it earlier in the trip. Max not only provided great information about the restaurants on the north shore but knew of many other places on the islands. The places and food selected on the tour were great and we were almost to full for chocolate at the end, but we toughed it out and they were great.
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Stephen
Sep 11, 2024
Full belly, great food - The food tour was excellent! Max, our main guide had a wealth of knowledge about the foods that we were served, the local knowledge of the town and also explained what is locally grown and sourced on the island. The food consisted of two savoury, two sweets and bottled water was provided on the two hour tour. The pace was nice and slow, allowing everyone time to savour the great food. A personal message to Max, don't forget to let your future guests to know, that Steve, from England is the only person to have fully consumed a 1.5 lbs smoothie; 1 up to the English😉. This is well worth the tour. Just remember, not to have any breakfast before going on this gastronomic food tour.
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Ann_m
Sep 2, 2024
Good stops but hard to hear guide - The food truck at the beginning was both tasty and tied it to long held Hawaiian traditions. This was the first time I’ve enjoyed Poi. We especially enjoyed our guides information about poi and the taro root plant.
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Erin_a
Sep 19, 2024
Buyer beware - We took this tour 3/2023 and it was great. Took some friends yesterday and it was well below expectations. First, guide was 45 minutes late. When we asked for a refund, told no because food was already ordered. Why is that our problem when their guide was late? When we went in 2023, we had great food and lots of it. So, we expected the same or similar. This tour was probably half the amount of food as our first tour. We figure food cost for what we are was approximately $40 a person, yet we paid $130 a person. While we enjoyed the food, it is not what we expected since we had taken the tour a year before. And the fact that the guide was so late and they wouldn’t refund was highly disappointing. I’m sure if we were late they would have continued on without us.
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Truniquar
Aug 30, 2024
No response from owner - I accidentally booked a tour with Ono Kauai food tours when I intended to book the Honolulu tour. I tried to cancel by calling the tour guide directly and also sent an email during business hours, but I haven't received a response yet. According to the policy, I have only 48 hours to cancel, and I must do so by calling. However, my tour isn't until October, so I don't understand why this policy applies. Please resolve this issue promptly, or I will have to leave a negative review.
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