"During our 8 day stay on the Big Island, the lunch we had at the Hana Hou was the best we had. My pastrami burger was the best burger I’ve eaten in a long time. My wife had a fresh Ahi dish that she is still talking about. Our server Donna was warm and friendly, gave us some travel tips, and delivered our food hot. She made us feel welcome and we had some interesting conversations with her. I would describe this place as a “local’s diner”. There is no ostentatious presentation here, just amazing food and friendly people. If you’re in the area and you need to eat, STOP HERE!"
"The pizza 🍕 was so delicious and light years better than OV pizza which is the worst pizza crust ever!_The people were so friendly accommodating !_I highly recommend this restaurant and look forward to trying everything on the menu very soon!"
"Hana Hou is my favorite restaurant on Big Island! Here's why;
#1) Sooo much ALOHA! Leslie, my server, was an absolute doll. I was dining alone and she made me feel very comfortable and was fun to talk story with. Everyone was chill and the island vibes were authentic!
#2) The food and beverages are ONOLICIOUS! I had the freshly caught ahi sandwich. It was seared and seasoned with Cajun spices to utter perfection. And the filet was HUGE! Served with house spicy mayo and Hawaiian mac salad that was fresh, creamy and lightly sweet, it was totally delightful. For dessert, I got the chocolate "Black Sands" cupcake which was a fresh and high quality baked good. Apparently, they employ a house baker! The frosting was delicious but the edible sea turtle was the real icing on the cake! And, of course, it was washed down with a hot cup of Ka'u (better than Kona) coffee.
#3) The atmosphere makes you feel like you are dining in PARADISE! Na'alehu is a charming little town steeped in history. The paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy) themed decor and the curtains swaying in the breeze really take you back to "Old Hawaii." And everything was spotless! The murals painted on the immaculate restrooms were also quite impressive!
I can't recommend Hana Hou enough! Hope you have as wonderful an experience as I did!"
"Excellent burger with grass fed beef! Fresh fish also!"
"Highly recommend Dynamite pizza and Kona fries. Service was good and friendly. I think best in Naalehu."
"Great place with local flavors. Bustling place during lunch, when we were there. Our server was friendly and attentive. The food was generous and delicious! I'll definitely go back when I'm in the area!"