Foodie Exploration in Hanalei: A Walking Tour of Best North Shore Eateries in Kauai
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Hanalei
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: 1 day learn more
Highlights
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    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 prosperous community. Our group will meet up at a local spot, where we’ll get to know each other and begin sampling delicious food. We will be walking to select local favorites to try signature dishes. No better way to learn about the local foods than trying for yourself. Each of our vendors has selected and prepared special sevings for you. Come Hungry and leave full! We feature an original selection of Hanalei restaurants. Avoid the waiting, or second guessing whats best on the menu! Book today for a fun afternoon of delicious Hawaiian foods and laughter.

Hanalei, a jewel among the islands, and a hub to countless activities. Two life guarded beaches, river’s, kayaking, hiking, shoping, tatoos, boating, farmers markets, yoga, massage, spas, music and much much more. Tons of activities for before or after our food tour. I would suggest possibly matching a food tour with a morning surf lesson, Napali boat ride, hike, sunset on the beach, ukulele lesson, possibly all followed by live music at Tahiti Nui. An easy trick to keeping the fun going, our many stops will satisfy all your food cravings, while you explore the spots. The food tour will be a fun part of an unforgettable day!

Hele Mai (Come join us) while we share food, absorb scenic Kauai, and learn some of the history of Hanalei!

What is provided:
Signature entre and dessert tastings. Walking tour makes stops at local restaurants as we explore the town and learn it’s history.

What to bring
Bring your comfortable walking shoes, personal travel comforts(jackets, insect reppelent, sunscreen, etc.) positive vibes, and an appetite!

Where you’ll be:
We will be walking the scenic kalo farming town of Hanalei. This historic town is found on the north shore of Kauai. Past a one lane bridge, this local community is the final commercial center with restaurants before the end of the road. We’ll be stopping at some of the local favorites, while getting to know the town.

What else you should know:
The Hanalei bridge does close rarely during the winter months due to flooding. Tours will be canceled and refunded if there is a possibility of road closures from flooding.

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 charmingly compact yet flourishing community. Our cohort will assemble at a local joint, a space for breaking the ice and commencing our delectable food voyage. We’ll meander to select local spots renowned for their distinguished creations. The perfect way to familiarize yourself with local cuisines is by experiencing them firsthand. Our handpicked providers have curated and readied unique offerings just for you. Arrive with an appetite and leave satiated! Our itinerary incorporates an eclectic mix of Hanalei’s food establishments. Sidestep queues and the indecision of choosing from menus! Reserve your spot today for a delightful afternoon filled with mouth-watering Hawaiian delicacies and jovial banter.

Hele Mai (Join us) as we partake in food sharing, soak in the picturesque landscapes of Kauai, and delve into the annals of Hanalei’s history!

  • Call tour opporator if you have an infant(s) accompanying.
  • Dietary requests and allergies need to be made over the phone. Please call us to do so. Confirmation will need to be made prior to the start with the tour provider. We give no warranty to booking that have been made within 48 hours of the starting time, or have not confirmed by phone 48 hours before.
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.

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Andrewdean_t
May 20, 2024
Great walk to stuff ourselves with local grub! - Glad we set out to do this. We were staying in Kapaa so this was about a 40 min drive to Hanelei. All the food was delicious although there is a lot of it so come hungry. If nothing else, come for the fried chicken that was out of this world!
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Rosanne_h
May 3, 2024
Excellent food choices and great experience. A must do! - Jedi did a great job with the food he shared with us. He was very personable and answered any questions with a great background of Hanalei. The food was outstanding!
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Sitzmark60
Apr 27, 2024
Great tour - Jedediah was an excellent guide for an excellent tour. We stopped at four stops which offered a great taste of the local food and culture. All were excellent with large portions. Jedediah was wonderful and gave us a great information on the local history and culture. It was great day and I highly recommend it it as quick way to learn and eat your way through the local culture.
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Ashleigh_c
Apr 24, 2024
Highly recommend doing a... - Highly recommend doing a food tour while on the islands! Our guide was amazing, very thoughtful when considering the food options (confirmed everyone's dietary restrictions), had a great variety of options to try along our route and ended the tour at Chocolat Hanalei! We were also able to hear some of the history of the island along the way as well.
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Ines_v
Apr 23, 2024
Family vacation - Amazing time. The weather was not ideal but the food was amazing! Well worth the drive to Hanalei. We were able to experience the amazing delicacies of the island and then some. The macadamian cream pie…OMG!!! You won’t leave hungry.
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Tour12166973924
Apr 22, 2024
Fun and informative - This was a fun and informative way to spend a lunchtime in Hanalei. Our guide was Nalu. He was very friendly and knowledgeable about Hawaii and especially about the restaurants in Hanalei.
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Jan_w
Apr 14, 2024
Great Experience - Besides the good food,( fish tacos, gyros) the chocolate and frozen treat, we learned a lot about the area. Jedidiah was very informative and was very attentive to us. It was only 4 of us so it was very relaxed experience
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Katesinspace
Apr 10, 2024
Lovely way to have a long lunch in Hanalei! - Large portions! I wish we had more plates/stops, but smaller plates. Picky kids might have problems with spicy dishes. Guide was exceedingly helpful (thanks, Jedidiah!) and gave us some Hawaiian language lessons. Food was all tasty- Dole whip was a huge hit with the kids.
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Linda
Mar 29, 2024
Awesome - I learned so much about Kauai on this tour and had some really delicious food. I definitely recommend doing this
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Jenny_p
Mar 1, 2024
Great tour & guide. Highly recommended. - All the food was great! Got to see some parts of Kaua’i that we probably wouldn’t have otherwise toured.
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