Lacto
Indian
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Indian restaurant on waterfront row on Ali'i Drive. Menu lists some vegetarian entrees - vegans should specify. Open Mon 11:00am-9:30pm, Wed-Sun 11:00am-9:30pm.
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75-5770 Alii Dr Ste 2-3 (at Big Island), Kailua Kona, Hawaii, USA, 96740
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Last update on 27 Dec 2023 by Yo5h
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20 Reviews
First Review by jalder
Myfannwy165
Points +208
Just Okay - Edit
If you know good Indian food you will be disappointed. There were lots of clearly marked vegan options but they were all bland and very tomato saucey. The pakora was greasy and heavy. The cauliflower was undercooked. I probably wouldn’t eat here again unless I was desperate for food or something. Lovely staff and nice authentic presentation were the best things about this restaurant.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-03-09
Pros: Friendly staff Open late, Nice Atmosphere Ocean View, Nice presentation
Cons: Bland, Undercooked , Not great
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amc124
Points +104
Options! - Edit
So many vegan options, clear menu, flexibility to make the vegetarian items vegan. Great flavor!
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Catman916
Points +132
A lifesaver - Edit
This place was a life saver. Got back from the manta night dive and all other places kitchens were closing. I called this place and they were able to get me something for pick up like ten minutes before they closed.
Read moreThey have a dedicated vegan menu, I ordered the Chana masala and the fried yellow dal. Both were tasty.
Pros: Lovely service, Good food, Very cheap
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MarkusMars
Points +232
Always A Guaranteed Delicious Experience - Edit
Their food is so flavorful and the staff is very friendly. Over the past six years, this super cute spot has always turned out to be a guaranteed delicious experience. Amazing to have a clearly labeled vegan menu! 🙏
Read morePros: Vegan menu, Flavorful and fresh, Friendly staff
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TravelingThroughLife1
Points +3331
Not bad - Edit
Small patio with a beautiful view of the ocean. The staff was very nice and the menu has a clearly labeled vegan section. The portions were a little small for the price but it is Hawaii. It is nice that rice is included with each entree.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-12-17
Pros: Vegan options
Cons: Expensive , Serves meat and dairy
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SarahWieland
Points +90
Must Eat Here! - Edit
We come to Kona every few years and Kamana Kitchen is always a must for us! We usually go 2-3 times per visit. Consistent, delicious vegan and vegetarian food in a fantastic location where you can view the water. Fast and friendly service. Can’t go wrong here!
Read morePros: Great flavors, Fast service , Ocean views
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EvaKoenig
Points +160
Vegan menu section - Edit
Amazing ambience, friendly staff, great ocean views. I have whale and dolphin watched while eating my delicious vegan meal.
Read morePros: 4-5 vegan options in a designated menu section, Roti- vegan naan, Oceanside
Cons: Must make sure they don’t put butter on roti, They serve lamb :(
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SouthernmostVegan
Points +1837
It’s fine - Edit
As an Indian woman, I’m already critical but the reviews were good enough to give it a shot. I think it’s just OK. The Baingan Bharta didn’t have the traditional smoky flavor. It’s just an eggplant and tomato dish. The Aloo Gobi and Mixed Vegetables were the same dish ... just different vegetables.
Read moreLiving in Kona, it’s nice to have the option of Indian if I’m not in the mood to cook it myself.
Cons: Expensive
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Seychelle
Points +75
Great food and water views - Edit
The food is really great here and vegan options are marked on the menu with a separate vegan section. This is the best Indian we’ve had after living in the US for 5 years.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options and delicious , Sea views , Nice staff
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al30sh
Points +114
Phenomenal Indian Food - Edit
We were so impressed with the food at Kamana Kitchen. We eat vegetarian and vegan North Indian food often, and this was bar none the best Indian food we've had. We ordered a varitey of vegan and veg dishes - the baingan bharta was delicious, flavorful and a total treat. The naan and onion kulcha is so fresh and fluffy. The Palak paneer (vegetarian, not vegan) was rich and creamy, but not overly creamy. We also enjoyed the cholle, dal, navratan korma and kofta. It was a truly memorable meal.
Read morePros: Flavors were sooo good, Good vegan options
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megkamille
Points +744
Amazing food - Edit
The food was absolutely amazing. There was a vegan section on the menu and labeled vegan options. We went here for my birthday and it was so good. My boyfriend says it’s the best Indian food he’s had and that he will come back to the island just for this. Edited to add the food is spicy! They don’t mess around! I got medium spicy and it was perfect, my boyfriend got medium plus and was sweating like a waterfall
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Chris0
Points +115
Vegan - no problem - Edit
Fantastic dinner at Kamala tonight. Really appreciated the vegan section of the menu as well as the clear markings of other items that were vegan. Everything was delicious. The pakoras were a real treat, and the entrees were well spiced with our requested heat level (hot!). Highly recommend, the waves of the pacific crashing 40 feet from your table does not hurt either! Oh yes - almost forgot, the roti is the vegan bread option.
Read morePros: Separate vegan section, Clear markings
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MayaSwift
Points +26
Yummy Indian - Edit
Has a section of vegetarian dishes and another section of full vegan dishes. Really yummy
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hopeevangeline
Points +113
So good - Edit
I love Kamana Kitchen. They have good sized portions! One thing that I really appreciate about this restaurant is that the vegetarian and vegan dishes (which are all clearly marked) are significantly cheaper than the dishes with meat. There aren’t as many options for vegans as there are for vegetarians, but the ones they do have are amazing. I most recently had the Chana masala and it was so good! My friend and I both asked for mild spice level and they were very accommodating.
Read morePros: Great food/large portions, Ocean view seating
Cons: Four vegan options
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mexivegan
Points +402
Best Indian Food - Edit
I agree that this is some of the best Indian food around. I enjoyed the mixed vegetables with lentils. The samosas were light and tasty with amazing sauces. I'd go back!
Read morePros: Many vegan options, friendly staff, beautiful view
Cons: No vegan Palak/Saag
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scrunchi2003
Points +34
Food is good, service not so much - Edit
Everyone was happy with their order once they got it. It just took a while to get anything. We ended up grabbing most of what we needed ourselves, including napkins, a pitcher of water to refill & take-away boxes.
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AndrewG5147
Points +26
Not accommodating for different spice levels - Edit
We have been to kamana before, this time we came with my five year old son. Most dishes indicate they can control the level of spice, we ordered the aloo Gobi and chana masala mild. Both were too spicy for my son, we sent the chana masala back, and they brought it back out with no apparent difference. We ended up ordering the dal soup, having to wait for it to cool for my son to eat it. Apparently the ownership changed recently. I did ask them to make the aloo gobi milder, and they ignored my request. We will not be returning.
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HelenaAlison
Points +34
Very tasty - Edit
I ate here while on vacation with my mom and brother in Hawaii. Being the only vegan in my family ( and only 14 years old ) I always pick restaurants. Very knowledgeable waiter and new vegan section on the menu. Delicious some of the best Indian food I have ever had. Only big was they served mine with a side of non vegan bread but that's ok because my brother ate it. Would definitely recommend.
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christopher
Points +1101
First Time to Find a Restaurant with NO VEGAN - Edit
After finding this restaurant on the app, we were dressed and ready for a great Indian meal. When we arrived at 8:00, some of the waiters were eating at a front table and seemed annoyed we wanted to have dinner. There were a few other diners. After a long wait, the waitress walked by and dropped two menus off at one end of the table and went to have a conversation with someone. When she returned, she asked "What you want" holding a pad of paper. We asked if we could have a beer and then order. She sighed and left and went to other tables, brought checks and then went to the bar and 15 minutes later we had a beer. Then she returned. We asked what vegan choices were available since it appears everything had dairy in it. She suggested two dishes but was not sure. When she returned, she informed us that even the rice contains Ghee. Their sauces are pre-made. everything is pre-made. You cannot have anything made without butter. They brought our check for the two beers and we left.
Read moreThe table next to us was a local chef and his wife. They heard us talking and gave us a few other options that are listed on Happy Cow. They also added that they have a reputation on the island of not liking vegans.
In summary, this establishment should be listed as suitable for Ovo-Lacto vegetarians. It is not suitable for Vegans nor is it vegan friendly. In fact, there was nothing friendly about the place including the staff.
Pros: On the beach
Cons: No Vegan Options, Horrible Service
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jalder
Points +48
yum yum - Edit
Vegan friendly with knowledgeable staff.
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