AMA Restaurant

The restaurant definitely has some of the best views!! Love that the place is outdoor based, the food was ok for the price. The service was good and attentive but still giving us our space. Would go back just have a great cocktail and sit outside to take in the breathtaking mountains!

Not a fan of the food. The appetizer boa buns was too sweet and needed some spice. Hard to chew. The presentation was good but the taste of the meals were really blah. I needed some sort of flavoring. I added the spicy black garlic but you couldn't taste it. I'm willing to pay for good food but way too overpriced for mediocre noodles and rice meals. No flavor!! The drinks were good though.

Ideally, I'd give this place 2.5/5. Ama Kauai offers a picturesque outdoor setting that is undoubtedly its strongest asset. The lush green mountains and misty clouds create a serene atmosphere that is hard to beat. However, the dining experience itself left much to be desired. Given its popularity, it's no surprise that there's often a wait. While the opportunity to grab a drink and relax is a nice touch, the wait times can be lengthy. Unfortunately, the quality of the food did not match the stunning surroundings. The strawberry cream soda was a disappointment, lacking the sweetness and strawberry flavor one might expect. The chashu ramen was merely okay, with a broth that was slightly flavorful but not particularly impressive. The pork was dry, and the broth required a significant amount of hot sauce to enhance its taste. The ahi ahi ramen suffered from the same broth issues, and my friend found the combination of fish and ramen to be unappealing, leaving half of the fish uneaten. While the service was adequate, it didn't make up for the shortcomings of the food. Overall, while Ama Kauai offers a beautiful setting, the dining experience falls short of expectations.

If you visit the island of Kauai you have to make a special trip to visit AMA in Hanalei. Every single thing I had there was amazing. I started off with a homemade ube soda and cream, the best brussel sprouts I’ve ever had and closed with their ahi ramen dishes and the entire meal was so satiating. I almost forgot to talk about the view since the food was so amazing, the view is literally out of this world. There’s nothing like being able to have an epic meal while watching a waterfall off the mountains of mama Kauai.

Nice outdoor location. Papaya salad was good with lots of crunchy bits, we had an assortment of nonalcoholic drinks (I had the strawberry cream soda) which were all quite good. But the star was the ramen! I had the beef, and it was so tender and flavorful. Great attention to detail with a perfectly cooked egg, crispy tofu, and all the right toppings.

Food was amazing and the views were spectacular. Would definitely come back here!

Wonderful ambience, and warm service. The peanut butter dessert was a standout. As others have referenced, the ramen broth was a bit bland, and could have used more salt and overall richer flavor. The veggie ramen broth was much better and more three dimensional. Reservations recommended, though the long separate line for walk ins did move quickly and they all got seated for the 5pm turn.

The food is incredible! The view is breathtaking. This place is a must try, if you are lucky enough to get a table.