Japanese Grandma's Cafe

Name: Japanese Grandma's Cafe
Address: 3871 Hanapepe Rd, Hanapepe, HI, United States, 96716
Telephone: (808) 855-5016
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (110)

$31 to $50

Japanese

3871 Hanapepe Rd, Hanapepe, HI 96716

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 23, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

Great for outdoor dining
Neighborhood gem
Charming

We specialize in healthy, delicious Japanese Food!
Established in 2016.
The restaurant was opened with the philosophy of serving wonderful fresh food just like Japanese Grandma has fed to her family and friends!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Hawaiian
Hours of operation
Happy Hour Mon, Thu–Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(808) 855-5016
Website
https://www.japanesegrandma.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
3871 Hanapepe Rd, Hanapepe, HI 96716
Neighborhood
Hanapēpē
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 110 people are saying

Japanese Grandma's Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Kauai
Best Food
Kauai
Best Value
Kauai
Good for groups
Kauai
Healthy
Kauai
Hot spot
Kauai
Neighborhood gem
Kauai
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Japanese Grandma's Cafe in Hanapepe offers a "fantastic sushi experience" with "fresh, top-notch ingredients" and a "relaxing atmosphere." Guests rave about the live music and outdoor dining that create a charming ambience. The staff is "friendly and attentive," making it a "must-visit" for sushi lovers in Kauai.

110 Reviews

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Amber
New Mexico1 review
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and such a cute little place. There was live music playing at a comfortable level in the background. The entire restaurant is outside, which gives it such a hoy intimate feel. The staff was amazing. So very friendly! Would absolutely go again!
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Laura
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
2.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
So sad to hear of the changes and losses at our former favorite place. My heart goes out to the family and employees. Unfortunately the menu changes mean no more gluten free options and the dishes that have the same names have all changed in flavor and ingredients. So sad.
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JC
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great ambiance. Service was excellent despite being short staffed. Everyone was friendly and the mushroom tacos and ahi katsu was the best things on the menu!
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Michelle
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Stepping into Japanese Grandma's Cafe was an absolute delight. From the moment we walked in, we loved the inviting atmosphere. The live music was perfect; it was lively without being intrusive, allowing for easy conversation. The food truly shined. We dove into a selection of their sushi rolls, and each one was amazing and incredibly fresh, a testament to the quality of their ingredients. We also shared a refreshing seaweed salad and the perfectly seared ahi tuna, both of which were delicious. What truly elevated our dining experience were the staff's recommendations. Their suggestions were spot-on, guiding us to dishes we absolutely loved. The entire team was friendly and wonderfully attentive, making us feel well-cared for throughout our meal. Japanese Grandma's Cafe offers more than just excellent sushi; it provides a complete dining experience where outstanding food, a delightful atmosphere, and top-notch service come together seamlessly. We left feeling completely satisfied and already looking forward to our next visit!
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Jennifer VIP
Hawaii22 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love love this place !! Friendly service and the best best drinks and sushi!!!
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Adam VIP
Atlanta33 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Charming setting, fantastic service, great food, live music.
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Jay
Orange County2 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Loved the outdoor dining and live music. It was great to be able to get a reservation at prime dining time on a very busy evening. The servers were quite slow, and disorganized. 2 meals were served and 30 minutes later the other two. Very awkward& food was cold. Hit saki was served after asking 3X for it and finally had to retrieve ourselves from bar. Overcharged so definitely look over your itemized bill before paying. Highlight was getting to meet and chat with the gracious owner.
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Peggy
St. Louis3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food, excellent service by Danny and quaint, relaxing atmosphere! Loved it all.
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Didi
Hawaii5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always a great experience when we spend date night here in Hanapepe!!! Love love love their food!
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Cimma
San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Maybe I went on an off night but the food wasn’t as good as people hype it up to be. Nothing was spectacular or standout.
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FAQs

Japanese Grandma's Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 855-5016.

Japanese Grandma's Cafe is rated 4.7 stars by 110 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Hanapēpē

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 23, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

3871 Hanapepe Rd, Hanapepe, HI 96716

Additional information

Neighborhood
Hanapēpē
Hours of operation
Happy Hour Mon, Thu–Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Hawaiian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.japanesegrandma.com/
Phone number
(808) 855-5016

Japanese Grandma's Cafe

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What 110 people are saying

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