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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John_p
Feb 16, 2025
Heavenly Hanalei food tour - It was a great introduction to taro, one of Hawaii’s most important staple foods, and which I’ve never had before. All the places we went were nice holes in the wall with a real local connection to Hanalei. The taro fritters and jackfruit gyro were delectable savory goodies and the holey grail donut was scarfed down in no time. Max, our guide, was born and raised in Hawaii and had a deep and passionate knowledge of the area, Hawaiian history, and the food he shared with us. He was also a real joy to talk to. A great food tour altogether!
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Andrew_c
Feb 4, 2025
Nalu was very friendly... - Nalu was very friendly and knowledgable! He was easy to talk to and showed us some great food places.
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Reannaklanseck
Feb 1, 2025
Delicious - This tour was absolutely amazing and Max was a phenomenal tour guide - I can't recommend this enough! The food was delicious and had important stories to tell, not JUST food. Max knows everyone in Hanalei and so the food is even more delicious when it's prepared by friends.
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Cataldo
Jan 28, 2025
Hanalei Local food tour - Max provided gobs of information, interspersing the heritage of local Hawaiian foods (that we sampled) along with local culture. Also, more than enough food provided and great variety. He also accommodated specific needs of our group (one vegetarian and four non raw fish eaters). Would highly recommend this tour.
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Darotto833
Jan 27, 2025
Great excursion - This was a great opportunity to get into local culture and try some authentic foods. We walked the town with our guide Max who was so fun and knowledgeable. Not only did we get the food tour, but Max was able to give us some amazing plant info while teaching us some Hawaiian history we had no idea about. Highly recommend this tour!
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Br00ku
Jan 22, 2025
Fun tour! - Ono was a knowledgeable guide with an emphasis on sustainability and Hawaiian ingredients. The portions were simple and varied. His love for the town was very evident. Thank you.
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Debra_t
Jan 22, 2025
Great tour - Max is a very good tour guide and is very passionate about the area and all the business’s in town. Really enjoyed the tour and the food was delicious and much more than just a taste.
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Pegg4331
Jan 20, 2025
Tasty and Informative - Many thanks to Max for the delicious and informative food tour. We learned about Taro (poi) and enjoyed fresh poi bowl with pork and salmon. What a tasty combination! Max share history of both Polynesian and western colonization while we enjoyed several more tastes. Did not go away hungry! Also thanks for the restaurant recommendations. Lots to enjoy in Hanalei area.
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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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