Mountain views, oceanside dining, romantic ambiances, lively music, hole-in-the-wall local finds with authentic fare and plentiful tropical fruits, fish and drinks create an itinerary filled with feasting as a top activity. Hanalei and Princeville have their share of activities to work up an appetite.
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Neide’s Salsa & Samba
A cozy, casual Brazilian and Mexican spot, Neide’s is where you go for a ton of chips and salsa, panqueca (thin pancake), muqueqa, fresh salads and other items. It’s a good balance of crepe-like shells or burritos stuffed with vegetables, fish and/or black beans. Neide’s is a little place with lots of flavor and affordable in comparison to island dining prices. Kids and families are welcome, dine inside or out (mountain views) and take-out is available. Save room for dessert; the flan is homemade, made daily.
Java Kai
Everyone enjoys an island breakfast with staple morning items served with a twist. The shark bite is a quad espresso, half and half, raspberry syrup and whipped cream. The waffles and wraps are indulgent. The aloha bar is a good drool item that you’ll inevitably get with breakfast or to go. It’s covered with coconut and along with the caffeine, should pump you up enough to surf the day away or enjoy a lengthy hike.
