What is it about Thai food and the Big Island? Volcano, Pahoa, Hilo, food trucks on the side of the roads… Thai eateries seem to be everywhere. Tina’s Garden Gourmet Cafe is another restaurant that serves Thai food. It is located in the old part of Hilo; in a row of small shops, eateries, and markets. We happened into it […]
Luquin’s is located in the town of Pahoa, in the Puna District of the Big Island. For this area, it is a big establishment, with a large number of tables and booths. We think that the quality of a Mexican Restaurant is defined by two things: its salsa and its margaritas. We did not try the margaritas at Luquin’s, but […]
Lava Rock Cafe is located in the town of Volcano, near the entrance to the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, on the Big Island of Hawaii. We have been to this cafe twice over the years, and ordered their only vegan-friendly option on both occasions: a garden burger. It is a poor thing with a cheap, white bun; a reheated patty […]