AMA Restaurant

We made online reservations and were able to be seated right away. I believe there was a decent wait (Tuesday night) without reservations. The menu is simple: ramen or rice bowl, with a few variations for each. The ramen was very good, high quality noodle and vegetables. Broth was rich. The rice bowl was fine. The chicken was tasty. Overall, the prices were steep for what you were getting. Bowls are just under $30. Cocktails are $19. But the food is good and the views are wonderful as well.

The view is absolutely stunning - definitely a 10/10. The service was great. The staff was friendly and gave helpful recommendations about the food. As for the food itself, it was decent but not exceptional. I had a poke bowl - the fish was fresh, but I’ve had better. The same goes for the ramen: well-presented, but the flavor didn’t stand out. Overall, a nice experience, especially for the atmosphere, but the food could be more impressive.

The atmosphere is what you are here for. The view & outdoor seating is really a lovely venue for dinner. We ordered the papaya salad, ahi rice bowl and the pork belly ramen. The papaya salad was by far the highlight of the meal and a very generous portion for two people. The ahi bowl was just okay. The tuna was fresh but the flavor of the overall bowl was lacking. The pork belly ramen was good but again I’ve had better ramen as random spots in many other places and I’ve had worse ramen. I’d say come here knowing this meal won’t blow your hair back but it’s fine and you’ll leave on a good note. The view is why you are here and to enjoy looking at the gorgeousness that is Kauai. We made a reservation for 8pm since that’s all we could get online and but I called same day around 415pm they let us move it to 5pm which was amazing! So kudos to them on that. There also seemed to be a fair amount of walk in seating readily available for the people who were there before 5pm and wanted dinner. Perhaps just the time of year but if you are dying to go here and can’t get a reservation, arrive early for a walk in at 5pm and dinner seems very likely with that strategy. Drinks were great as well. I had the Franciscan and asked to have the mezcal not included and the drink was great still! Service was lovely and they were very quick with food for this first part of the evening.

Incredible view of mountains and food. Lived the pork bao bun, curry satay bowl, tuna bowl and Dan Dan noodles. Outstanding taste without being spicy hot Same chef and building as Bar Acuda. $60 per person including beer and wine. Best view from high bar tables facing garden, flowering trees and mountains.

We visited during high season, the decision to seat a party of five at the bar was a bizarre choice, but at least we weren’t turned away. The food was delicious. They have a nice patio where the wait for a table is not bad. To be fair some of the delays were due to tourists walking away from the place -the staff goes out of their way to honor the spots- in a perfect world people would be ready to seat at first call. I came back on a non busy day, they had empty tables but gave me a seat at the bar. Was very uncomfortable, so I asked to move to a different bar with more comfortable seats. Again odd choices for seating, making me think they probably need some training on how to make experiences a bit better for guests. Food was good but gets a tad ruined by the seating offering

Breathtaking views and delicious flavors. We spent full dinner prices ($250 for a family of four) and we were all still hungry afterwards. My noodle bowl "protein" was three tiny bites of chicken on a skewer. Not even chunks of chicken. It was unacceptable!

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!

if you’re looking authentic asian food, i’d recommend spending your money elsewhere. i’m disappointed. pros: lovely scenery and seating. sweet outside area with fire pits and lights. cons and suggestions: majority white people at an asian restaurant = food is not good. i was hoping i would be wrong but the broth lacked depth for what the price point is. the wooden utensils were quite old and unappetizing to eat off of. perhaps switching from wooden to metal soup spoons if ceramic ones would be too fragile to mass clean.

On the culinary map of Kaua'i, Hanalei is already a jewel. But if you follow the curve of the main road just right, past surf shops and sun-faded shaka signs, you'll eventually arrive at a place you'd never think to look for greatness: a modest shopping center where one might buy a lava lamp shaped like King Kamehameha or a vintage dashboard hula girl. Tucked behind it, almost like a secret passed from one hungry soul to another, sits Ama Ramen. It was my sister and her husband--our steadfast guides on this gastronomic pilgrimage across the island--who brought us here. And let me be clear: they haven't steered us wrong once. If they told me to eat seaweed off a lava rock, I'd ask for a second helping. We were seated on the back lawn, the golden hour draping everything in a dreamy amber light, as if Hanalei itself were leaning in to hear what we'd order. I went with a Dark and Stormy, brooding and bright in all the right ways. My wife ordered the Mai Tai, a lovely rendition--though let's be honest, the best one on the island still resides at The Plantation House in Lihue (but I digress). Then came Zane. Every good restaurant has a Zane--equal parts server, oracle, and enthusiastic co-conspirator. When I asked what he recommended, he leaned in and said: "Chicken ramen... but add green curry." A curious suggestion. But I was intrigued. And hungry. Moments later, the bowl arrived, steaming and aromatic, promising warmth and complexity. The first bite delivered. Then the second confirmed. By the third, I was lost in a world of velvety broth, fragrant curry, tender chicken, and noodles that knew exactly what they were doing. It was unexpected. It was perfect. It was the kind of dish you don't just eat--you remember. So if you find yourself in Hanalei, shopping for pineapple-scented candles or embroidered shirts from the '70s, do yourself a favor: slip around the back, wait for the sky to turn gold, and order what Zane tells you. Especially if it involves green curry and ramen. Ama isn't just a ramen spot. It's a chapter in your Kaua'i story. Make it count.

Nope, not worth it. Yes, the view and ambiance were nice. But that doesn't make up for how mediocre the food is. Sigh... After we ordered, we were told that the kitchen had ran out of chicken. So, we had to order something else non-chicken. The menu itself was limited... so we were left with only a few choices. Both the rice and ramen dished were sub-par. I'm really not sure what the hype was. Maybe most customers never had GOOD ramen or rice dishes? And yes, the dishes were over-priced for what you get. We had to go to Foodland after (grocery store) to get sushi to go because we were all still hungry. Sigh...

I would say 3.5/5 The atmosphere and location is a 5/5 good shopping and places to check out if there is a wait. The restaurant is super cool, not loud and great views The staff was 5/5 our server Jacob was amazing. He was friendly and attentive. He gave great drink recommendations. The food 3/5 which overall dropped the rating a lot. After seeing photos online we thought there was going to be a lot of fun options ( bao buns, Brussel sprouts) but it seems like the owner changed the menu. The ramen was just ok mainly because of the price. It wasn't super flavorful and personally the red peppers flavor overpowered the ramen. The noodles and egg was good. The menu says it's a bone broth so I was expecting a creamy rich broth but it seems just to be a shoyu broth... so depending on how much you like ramen it will determine your experience.

This is an amazing ramen spot and one of my favorite restaurants in Kauai! With the mountains as the backdrop you are guaranteed to have an incredible dining experience. They also have an outdoor patio where you can order drinks while you wait for your table. The food is really delicious, I particularly loved the papaya salad. They also have a bunch of house hot sauces that you should ask for to spice up your dishes. The cocktails are also super tasty! Their outdoor seating is incredible one of the best and their gardens are beautiful. Definitely worth trying if you are in the area!

Wonderful food, service, and ambience. We went on Spring Break with our entire family, everything was excellent and something on the menu for everyone.

Love this restaurants we go everytime we are on the island. Best mai tai and noodles Love the setting as well

Our family went here for dinner recently on vacation. We had a variety of dishes to try and share. Everything I tried was quite tasty. The ahi bowl had very fresh fish pieces. Good size portions. The ramen was delicious. I tried both the chicken and pork variety. Our server was very knowledgeable and attentive. The outdoor table was private and comfortable. The sunset was very pleasant and set the mood for a casual family evening. The prices were quite high but I kiddos expected that in this very popular tourist town. Luckily I was not the host this night. Definitely give it a try if you're looking for a nice experience in Hanalei.

Amazing views, delicious food, solid service. Great place for our anniversary celebration.

Unfortunately this was not a good experience for my family. We had reservations last weekend for a birthday dinner. We were sat outside at a table in the grass. Ambiance was cute but shortly into the evening we were feeling bugs on our legs. We were getting bit by something and told our waitress. She brought bug spray to us but the sprayer was broken and unusable. So we continued to get bit and tried to quickly finish our meals. Then once we got home maybe 30-45 minutes later, half our group felt GI disturbance. Not sure what item caused it as we all had difference mixes of food so possibly something in the kitchen wasn't hygienic overall. If we do go back to this island I wouldn't return. Hopefully this is a unique experience and others don't have the same one.

Ama is clearly quite popular and for good reason. There aren't a ton of nice restaurant options in this part of Kauai and it has a great location. The service was great, like fine dining. They were attentive and not annoying. We had the Brussels sprouts, which were delicious. My husband got the ahi ramen and said it was under seasoned/needed salt but otherwise good. I had the chicken satay bowl and I was disappointed that it was really just one skewer of meat, a lot of rice and a pile of raw onion/scallions. It was very tasty but not worth the $26 I paid for it. That being said, everything in Hawaii is overpriced so it's not too shocking.

Still loving this place! And Stefan L from my hometown of Seattle, it's fine to leave a bad review if you had a bad experience but there is no need to impugn the positive experiences other diners had had by dismissing them all as unfamiliar with fine dining. You had a bad dining experience, leave it at that. You are not the final arbiter of good taste.

The food and service were amazing! We enjoyed it so much we continue to go back every time we are in the area.

Made reservations here about a month before we visited. Reservations were gone quickly so we figured this is a top spot to try. We started off with the GREEN PAPAYA SALAD and it was great. For entrees, we chose the Chasu Ramen and Dan Dan Mazeman. To be quite honest, it was quite underwhelming. It wasn't terrible but it didn't blow me away. The noodles in the Dan Dan mazeman were creamy but the pork wasn't as good as the pork in the chasu ramen. The service and ambience of the place is great. Has an amazing view if you can sit by the counter seating. Note: My rating wasn't affected by this but the bill comes added with a 4% service fee for the employees health insurance. I personally didn't care for this. It shouldn't be the customers responsibility to pay for the health insurance of employees because the owner doesn't want to. If you want to make more money to cover that, it should be done by raising the cost of the menu items. Would happily pay for that if the place is worth it. Adding the extra service fee is corny in my opinion and reflects on a cheap owner.

Really well-cooked chashu on the ramen, but only the natural flavor. Using bone broth so broth not that tasty, esp versus tonkatsu (not offered). Perfectly prepared noodles, big plus. Delish papaya/daikon/greens salad. Service was good. Drinks had a good selection.

Food was just ok for ramen. I've had better in WNC, lol. Drinks were superb. Atmosphere was cool. The only thing missing was the heart. Bartender was pretentious, condensing with a chip on his shoulder. I got the notion that he felt he was above every tourist and anyone else. I think he is trying to portray Matt Damon from the good will hunting - just what the world needs another selfish prick. Very unoriginal. My recommendation/challenge: grow a pair (thank you), graduate from high school (thank you), lead by example and do something that makes the world a better place place - instead of "muddling" in a bar. . . Thank you. I hope he finds his peace. We love tipping and only did the 20%. Oh - thanks. Didn't order the machismo on the menu... hmmm

I'd suggest removing the bar seating so the wait staff can mock the guests without repercussion. (If the ramen broth had been decent, I might not have written this review.) We sat at the bar, which is away from the guests in the kitchen area. I was pretty offended by the side comments of the wait staff and the bartender mocking the guests as the wait staff back came into the kitchen after serving guests. They were mocking the fact that the guests were amazed by the rainbows and didn't realize it rained so much in Kauai. It was really degrading to hear as a first-time visitor to Kauai who was learning new things through new experiences. The wait staff talked about the guests as if they were complete idiots. The ramen broth was really disappointing. No depth. Little flavor. No fat. Based on other reviews, we caught this restaurant on an off night. I hope your luck is better than ours.

Prices! The three tiny bites of chicken they put on a skewer on top of my noodles was unacceptable. We spent $50-60 per person and we were still hungry afterwards. We are not huge, American eaters. We appreciate fine dining and flavor. This was just something different. Do not go here in a budget and don't go there expecting to eat much.

The view is beautiful, but it doesn't make up for the very poor service. We had reservations and ended up waiting for 15 minutes for a table. A walk-in party the same size as ours was seated before us. Once seated, it took a very long time for anyone to begin the service, although there were numerous wait staff. It turns out that they ran out of chicken in the middle of the dinner shift, which impacted 3 of the 4 people at our table, because they use the same chicken in more than two dishes. No one came around to refill waters or refresh our drinks the entire time we were there.

Service, not so good. She appeared very hungover and confused over where the bathroom was. Ramen, good. The ahi was fishy. Dessert, saved the show.

We stopped here for dinner without reservation on Thursday and the place was pretty busy but we were able to get a table. The green papaya salad is a hit! Loved it. Pretty big portion too. Chashu ramen was another great hit. I really enjoyed the broth, I think meat slices are a little too think for my taste. We also ordered a few drinks and sake and everything came out great. I would recommend this place if you are in Kauai.

Nice ambiance, that's it. Improvements should include more menu options, friendlier wait staff.

Nice setting and good food. We enjoyed the papaya salad, two mocktails and two different ramens. Very nice broth.

As much as I wanted to love this place based on other feedback, I was quite underwhelmed. Considering the price point, I expected everything to be on par! The bao buns were fluffy on the outside, but weirdly had a crunchy interior as if the bread was burned. The Brussels were the only item on the menu that I enjoyed. We tried three different ramens including the beef laska, chashu, and Dan Dan mazeman. The beef laska was favored by the person that ordered it at our table and the meat was tender, however the noodles didn't seem fully cooked. This was consistent with all the ramen dishes. Additionally, the "braised"pork in the chashu ramen was quite tough- it was clear that the meat had not been braised properly and was far from melt in your mouth. This was our most expensive meal on the island, views and ambiance are there, but food could use some significant improvements.

We really liked the amibance here despite the warm weather (I was sweating) and spotty service. I'll still give them the nod because I really enjoyed my cocktail (s), and the food was actually quite good. The highest compliment I can pay this place is that the food tasted as good as it looked (check out the pics). The dishes were pricey and not so big, but that's nothing a couple of three cocktails can't fix. I mean I'd recommend going to this place for the overall experience. Have a drink or two as well...

Is this the best ramen you'll every had? The answer is no. But boy does it come with one of the most beautiful views. I mean a beautiful Kauai mountain range with a beautiful waterfall. How can you not go wrong. All in all a great dinner experience. Food was great and fresh, service was on par and loved the drinks. I'm giving this a 4 1/2 stars.

We had reservations, and everything went smoothly. We decided we aren't true ramen people, but the food was top quality with an authentic taste. Our server was super busy but you could tell she cared. Beautiful view!

It's 2024 and we're back. I ordered the vegan broth with vegetables, tofu and gluten free noodles. If you are vegan beware. The "vegan" broth had Bonita which is a fish so by definition can't be vegan. It also came with half an egg. Nevertheless it was tasty. My husband ordered the fish bowl. Also delicious. I ordered a Mai Thai which had a strong tasting almond liquor. I didn't like it and the server brought me one without the almond liquor which tasted much better. We ordered the cheesecake dessert with a caramel sauce. Very good. Recommend you make reservations before you arrive to Kawaii.

I made a reservation for a corner spot facing the mountain view. I arrived few minutes before the reserved time and the hostess looked at me and already knew the problem. The spot was occupied and she said, "oh you had the reservation right?, i'm sorry but the spot was taken". what a joke! how do you mess that up? I politely declined the table she offered because quite frankly, maybe it was for the best considering the other reviews about the food. Went to the neighboring restaurant instead.

We were walking around the shopping area when we stumbled upon this restaurant with this stunning view of the mountains and decided we had to eat here. Pictures don't do it justice. We were pleasantly surprised that it was ramen which is my favorite! Overall the bone broth ramens were all good but the Ono Laksa ramen was phenomenal! I don't typically like fish but this fish was perfect. It did not have a fishy taste at all (which is what I don't like about most fish) and the broth was one of the best ramen broths I have ever had. It has a lovely coconut flavor with the perfect amount of spicy kick to it that wasn't too overpowering. It looks like they may switch their menu up some times but if this one is on the menu I highly recommend it!

Incredible views, delicious food and quick friendly servers. We had an unforgettable meal here and can't wait to return. The ramen was some of the best we've had and we love ramen

Huge letdown. I figured this ramen would blow my mind. Not sure what the hype is but the ramen here wasn't really that good. We ordered a rice dish as well, the chicken and rice was cold...almost like they pulled a previously cooked dish from a fridge. I sent it back and they gave us another cold dish. So strange. I asked if it was meant to be cold and the server said "no" but they managed to do it twice. Didn't bother to finish either dish, it was that type of meal. The atmosphere was fine, great view. Service was mid.

Seriously delicious ramen, amazing ambiance. Most impressive was the service, truly above and beyond. Kevin took great care of us, and was so accommodating with my husband who often worries about eating out because of a food allergy. Highly recommend

Stunning view, beautiful layout, excellent food. Service was ok-we were able to be seated right away but got scolded for sitting in the wrong seats at the bar. We sat where the menus were placed, so that wasn't our fault. We immediately moved, but there are better ways to approach the customer. The ramen and the curry skewers were fantastic. Eating while enjoying the garden and mountain views was very special. Portions were good. Not too much or too little. Fresh veggies and sauces. Definitely recommend.

We came here for one of our anniversary dinners and they kindly had a happy anniversary card for us at our table. I thought that was a nice personal touch. Causal ambiance, and has a cute area with a fire pit. My boyfriend order the Dan Dan noodles which was deliciously made in a peanut sauce and a good option if you wanted noodles with no broth. I ordered the chicken ramen. I got it with the grilled chicken and swapped out the tofu for their fermented mushrooms and it went very well. It was good for a Thai dish ramen. I was sad to hear they didn't have the beef ramen anymore. But this dish was suffice and delicious. We left satisfied. Only complaints we had was the service was just a little slow. It was super humid and seating was only outside and there were lots of little bugs that liked to go into your drinks. Lastly, the price is a bit high for the amount of food given. Just two Ramens and a beer came out to roughly $100!

The food here was absolutely gorgeous and the drinks were my favorite. I got ramen and an ube soda! It's right in front of an amazing view of Kauai's mountains and the outdoor lighting is nice although it was a bit chilly. The only downside was we were given an hour wait that became almost 2 HOURS which was crazy. Our server was fine but checked on us once and we had to ask other servers if we needed anything.

Everything is on point, beautiful natural setting with breathtaking views of the mountains, covered in mist augmented by intelligently designed dining space that gives all tables views of mountains. Our waiter Zane had detailed info on menu items and gave us lovely attentive service while not being intrusive. We had the Ono fish Donburi and Sate Chicken rice bowls. The Ono bowl had a wonderful citrusy flavor from Yuzu. Both dishes were delicious. We will definitely return!

The noodles at this spot are phenomenal! The broth in which they come with is so flavorful and all the toppings compliment each other very well. The soft boiled egg was cooked to perfection.

I had high expectations for this place, especially cause I was told I needed a reservation plus the location and vibes are just so beautiful as you face the mountains. But as an Asian who is very familiar with her Asian foods, I was pretty disappointed with the ahi ramen and dandan. The brussel sprouts was our favorite, that had some good flavor! The ramen and dandan was like a non-Asian trying to create Asian flavors but not quite hitting the mark. It tasted fine but not really authentic to what the dish is called.

Flavorful and elegant food with an incredible ambiance. The Ramen was phenomenal and the drinks were impeccable. We will definitely go again.

Ambiance was amazing. The views from the patio are beautiful of the mountains. There is a nice shade to cover the entire patio from any rain. The brussel sprouts are the best I've ever had. They're so flavorful and delicious. The chashu ramen broth was homemade and you can definitely tell. We enjoyed the Korean bowl which had fresh flavors. Everything stood out as flavorful and well-made to us. The service was excellent as well. Our server was very attentive to our needs throughout our meal.

The best MaiTai on the island! Wonderful food and the service was great with a very friendly waiter. We sat outside in light rain but we were comfortable. Overall the experience was great but the maitai won the night!!

Simple but elevated ramen. Though I think their salads are the best! Service is a bit rushed if not curt, but they do get busy. Very limited seating inside, but the outdoor seating is actually more relaxed. Our kids like to sit out on the lawn. Overall, one of the better spots to eat in Hanalei and doesn't feel super touristy.

F A N T A S T I C Planned an evening at AMA for when our adult children were on island to visit for Christmas break. It was our first time - and some of the recent reviews made me a bit worried. After an amazing evening - I cannot comprehend the negative reviews. We all loved everything about our evening at AMA. Location is stunning - open air in Hanalei with stunning views of the mountains. Seated quickly by very nice staff. Started with beverages: AMA P.O.G. Mocktail, sake and Magic Dragon (daughter loved it). All were very good and we would order again. Appetizers "Zensai": Bao Buns (very tastiness inside a delicious bun) and Poke. We have lived in island for a few years and my wife and I were shocked that this may be the best poke we have had! Main Courses: "Donburi" - my wife ordered the Ono Miso Bowl and said she would order it again. "Noodles" - both of my kids enjoyed the Chashu Ramen. My son added the spicy miso and really liked it. I had the Braised Beef Laksa on the recommendation of our server - it was excellent. Great flavor and spiciness when I mixed in the side of sauce that came with it. Our server was excellent - attentive, helpful and kind without being intrusive. Our son stated that he would like to return to AMA whenever he is on island for a visit. Pretty high praise as he is from Seattle and enjoys many top ramen/noodle spots at home. Already looking forward to another meal at AMA - many more dishes that we would love to try.

The first time we went a few years ago, it was amazing, the menu was more extensive and we really liked everything we ordered. The ambiance and location are great. However this time the menu was a lot smaller than we remembered and the ramen was just ok. I would say three stars but the service and ambiance bumped it to a 4. The reason we went is also because they have gluten free noodles and soy sauce which is a huge deal for us. However, my son was sick for two days after eating here so the gluten control might not be very strict. The pickled mushrooms made my stomach hurt and the flavor of the broth was good but not great. We also got bitten by mosquitoes so if it's getting dark, do not sit in grass area. Lastly, ask for your drink with light ice because the first one they served me (the Brazilian lemonade) was delicious but it was a small glass of all ice. Thankfully the staff was kind and brought me more.

Solid ramen with great location. Dessert was a lacking and sprouts were burnt but we will definitely go back.

Tasty Ahi bowl and Brussel sprouts. Located in a nice outside area. The service was outstanding and they took great care of all our needs.

What happened to this place? We have been dining here for years and almost always had a great experience. Our recent trip to Kauai and visit to Ama on Thursday, February 15th, 2024 (5:15pm reservation) for a special occasion was a great disappointment and far from special. Our server was absolutely distracted and seemed to be utterly unconcerned when I complained multiple times about my main dish. She did nothing to fix the situation, other than to offer more of the sauce my dish was missing from the start after I was almost finished. I had to use half of the broth from my wife's dish to make my dish remotely tolerable. Even then, it was extremely bland. As I noted, we had dined here more times than I can count over the years and were always able to get vegan options. You can see from my past reviews how much we loved what we ordered here. This time our server made it unnecessarily hard to order. She seemed to have no idea what the differences were between vegan versus vegetarian. I had ordered the Green Curry Bowl which should be vegan to start with. She kept saying the green curry "sauce" was vegetarian. I noted the difference between what's typically in a vegan broth (which is 100% plant based) and what might be in a vegetarian dish (sometimes egg). She didn't know and never bothered to find out. When I received my Green Curry Bowl, it was an unusually small portion and without any "sauce" or seasoning, it was dry as could be. It didn't occur to me at the moment that it was missing the "sauce" or green curry sauce so my wife kindly offered most of the broth from her dish to make my dish tolerable. Unfortunately, while she was spooning the broth from her dish, she managed to splash some on her white blouse, staining it. The server was no where to be found by the way and only visited our table after I was nearly finished with my meal. That's when she decided to offer more "sauce". I told her then, and at least two more times that my meal was incredibly bland and that I had to doctor it to make it tolerable. She didn't care, didn't offer to take it back or have something else made, didn't offer a discount, not even an "I'm sorry about that", nothing. When were finished she brought the bill which offered no compensation for my meal and just walked off. I honestly expected that she would have offered some compensation. Mind you, we didn't have a cross word between us to receive this type of service, just the multiple comments I offered as to the utter blandness of my meal. We paid the bill and I went to find the manager to tell her about our experience. She listened which I appreciated and offered to have us come back. I said we're unlikely to ever return. She then kindly offered to comp my meal but I refused at this point. It should've been comped by the server or replaced when I first received my meal that was incorrectly made but she never returned to the table until far after it would have been worthwhile. While I appreciated the manager's offer, it was far too late at that point. We won't be dining here ever again after this experience.

Sadly, truly mediocre. Have tried to get into this place for weeks based in reviews. I had the Ahi Ramen, my companion had the veggie ramen (with tofu). Service barely adequate. We were served pretty quickly but the mai tais were quite watery and slightly bitter. Not good. Sake good but served cold (a first for me). Both ramen dishes were nearly tasteless and honestly my ahi might have been a little off (tasted fishy). All in all, pretty much a waste of $142. Will not be back and would advise you to skip this. Two stars because the ambiance was pleasant. I really don't know where the great reviews are coming from? Limited experience with "high end" dining perhaps?

AMA is a fun place to dine. Their food is really good. We didn't make reservations so we got there about 10 minutes before they opened and lined up. There were about 5 couples ahead of us but we didn't wait long at all. We sat on a bar outside with a view of their garden and mountains. It was absolutely beautiful. We ordered their Brussel sprouts, pork buns, ramen and curry. Everything was wonderful. The service was great too. It's a super casual place. As a matter of fact, Kauai is ultra casual unlike Maui and Kona.