Ganotisi's Pacific Rim Cuisine

A great place to have a tasty and filling meal. Nice staff.

No joke, this was one of our favorite food stops of our entire vacation to Maui. We took a day trip to Lanai and stopped at the first restaurant we saw to get a bite to eat and we were so pleasantly surprised! The fish and chips were perfectly cooked and seasoned and they didn’t hold back on flavor with the halo halo. Word literally spread from table to table after one person tried the banana mochi- all of us on the tour ended up buying 4 or more each. I’d even say this was much better than the banana bread we had on the road to Hana. Staff was so friendly and warm, indoor and outdoor seating, and a clean bathroom- this is definitely a spot to visit when you’re on the island!

I visited last month, and unfortunately it was the one meal we had outside the Four Seasons—and it completely ruined the mood. It took exactly 55 minutes for our food to arrive. The restaurant wasn’t even busy, yet people who came in after us kept getting their orders first. At first, I thought maybe they had called ahead, but there were simply too many guests receiving their food before us. After about 45 minutes, we asked why our order hadn’t come out yet and mentioned that we’d been waiting for nearly an hour. There was no apology, and the staff even questioned among themselves whether it had really been an hour. We were a family of four having the most wonderful trip to Lana’i, and this was the only place that spoiled the experience.

I love this place, the food is amazing and everyone is so nice.

Appreciate them being one of the few places open all day, especially on the weekend. Great selection of food, bakery items, and specialty drinks. Fantastic service and everything we had was great.

Small family runners diner-cafe style. Ordered at register they bring food in environmental friendly to go paper boxes. I ordered adobo fried rice with 2sunny eggs. Be warned. That it is PORK adobo not chicken. It’s 3.5 stars decent My friend got spinach mushroom omelet with Portuguese sausage on side. Potatoes were blah. 3.5 Nice friendly aloha spirit. Wanted lunch menu but only breakfast at time.

Good local food. You can tell everything is fresh and handmade. Enjoyed the Ribs. I am picky about my Kim Chi, and it was good here. Place was clean, the staff was friendly and the food was good.

Oh. My. gAWD! Literally and I mean LiTERALLY the best Korean chicken and ribs I’ve EVER had. I am not sure what or how they season and cook this meat but is phenomenal. Don’t get me started on the fried oreo ala mode. All of it is ridiculously out of this world. If you are visiting Lāna‘I this restaurant is a MUST!

They are always so nice there. Called in order after our hunt so could be ready when we got out. Hubs got the S&V wings...he likes theirs. I got the meat jun. It was tasty and didn't even need sauce. I like that...marinated good and long. Rice is like mochi ball. Bleh. Don't like my rice like that. Just a personal preference. Salad still the best part of the plate! No need dressing even!

The staff are super kind and they were really accomodating for my vegan friend's dietary needs when we inquired online. I tried their signature cheeseburger with the onion marmalade and brioche bun for dinner, and their breakfast burrito/wrap that came with loaded eggs/omelette and potatoes inside ; both were super ono and would highly recommend visiting. As there's only a few places on island though to eat at, just go in knowing that you may have to wait a while. This place and Blue Ginger Cafe across the way will often have people going across the town square seeing which is the shorter line, but due to limited options, it's best to just pick a place and be patient - Miguel Morales Photography

Monday April 14, 2025 first time, coming here. The last that I remember it was Cafe 565?? We came here for the Meat Jun and it was sold out. So, sad! We decided to get 2 Kalbi, Korean Chicken and a Parmesan Chicken that is not on the menu unless you ask. Total it was 87.00. I left $13.00 out of the $100.00 as tip. 15% tip. We ordered, we drove around to see the making of the dog park location that is almost finished and where the new colored electric homes in the neighborhood are done. Colored houses of blue, green, pink, purple and yellow. Then we went back. We parked right in front of the place. The girl brought out our order to the table. We talked about all the places that was there before them. We picked up our order and took it to the house to eat. The service was friendly and fast. The inside is hot and the outside eating area was cooler. But, we took it to go. The food was good. Hopefully, I get to try the Meat Jun before we leave Lanai City. Always support local as much as possible.

Best meal we've had on the island...even better than the Four Seasons! The Kalbi was very well marinated and not tough or overly fatty at all. Mac Salad tasted like my own Auntie made it. And the Salt and Vinegar wings were fire! Not overpowering, well balanced flavor, crispy on the outside and moist inside! Will definitely come back for future meals. Evelina and the entire staff were very welcoming and hospitable!

We came here a few times during our stay in Lana'i. It is a very popular place and no matter when you go, there is a steady stream of customers. The food here is great. We had the spicy chicken sandwich and the cheeseburger plate. The sandwiches come with fries that are enough for two people, so we recommend getting only one side of fries and the other side to get a salad, since that is also pretty good. We had the papaya dressing with the salad and it was very fresh. We also had the guava tea with boba and the papaya mango smoothie. Their teas and smoothies are not too sweet, which is nice. The boba is fresh and they take the time to make it since we had to wait 7 minutes for our boba at one point. There are about 5 tables indoors and plants of seating outside. We really enjoyed this place, even though it was pricy, about $20 a plate, plus extra costs if you add something like a salad. Their blueberry cream cheese pastry was also very good and fresh. You can see them making their pastries fresh in house. You order at the counter and then wait for your order to be called. You need a key for the restroom, though the restroom could use a little more upkeep. It's a no frills kind of place but with plenty of options.

While staying at Sensei, we decided to take a walk. About 20 minutes later we found a great restaurant choice in Lanai City. Of course in the evening there aren't that many places open. Thankfully Ganotisi's is! Liked - Kabli Ribs - Sensei Salad (add some grilled shrimp) - cabbage Kim chee: wish I could buy a barrel of it - friendly service - cooked to order So so - meat Jun : kinda dry but big portion This is a nice place to have some local food especially if you think there are limited options at your hotel. We are outside on the picnic type tables. Would definitely come back many times while we are there. Feels like family cooking for you.

Ganotisi's is located in Lanai City on the Hawaiian island of lanai. We stopped in after a long day of exploring the island and ordered the fried Korean style chicken, banana bread and papaya and pineapple smoothie. Everything was wonderful! I especially enjoyed the smoothie and banana bread. The chicken was good as well. The Mac salad was a tuna fish Mac salad a nice twist on what I'm used to having. There is limited inside seating, but plenty of seating outside.

Planned another golf trip out to Lāna'i w/ my Dad this past weekend. With limited dining options around the FS beach resort, we decided to explore Lāna'i city and discovered Ganotisi's. We arrived at around 1930 on a Wednesday to find the place packed with patrons. It is always 5-10 cooler in the city vs. at the beach resort so we luckily snagged a table inside. Since we were starving, we decided to start with the truffle fries along with 2 plates. The fries were fried to a perfect golden brown and were well seasoned. Honestly they didn't have much of a truffle flavor but were tasty nonetheless. We ordered the butter shrimp and the kalbi plate as our entrees. Honestly the butter shrimp was ok but the kalbi was hella tasty. This rivals some of the best. kalbi ribs even in LA. The mac salad was awesome but found the rice a bit too wet for my liking. As full as we were, decided to try the fried turon a la mode. This was just so so in my opinion as we have better turon here at Chaaste market in Pasadena. Wasn't a fan of their vanilla ice cream either as it was more icy than creamy. Food here was a welcome surprise and I'd say a better option than Lanai Grill up the street. Actually thought they were pretty generous on the portions and reasonably priced when compared to other options. We ended up coming back 2 nights later and tried the meat Jun which was interesting in a good way. We also tried the Korean fried chicken which was just ok (wished it was fried a bit longer to get more of a crispy texture).

This spot was good for breakfast considering what other options there was in town. The breakfast potatoes were the best I've tasted. Very crispy on the outside and soft inside and seasoned well. The portions are enough for 2-3 people. The service was very good and welcoming. The shop looked like an old Hawaiian vibe 100 years ago with an updated renovated look

Great family owned and operated Filipino Restaurant serving flavorful local favorites. For lighter fare, they offer a Sansei Farms Salad with healthy mix of Lanai Greens. Everyone is very friendly and helpful! A woman in line behind us at Ganotisi's heard we were having trouble getting back to the Four Seasons Shuttle stop and called a taxi for us. Aunty Alberta de Jetley showed up a few minutes later and gave us a tour of the island. She is the author "Images of America: Lanai" and a great Lanai historian and tour guide.

We always get their burger and fries or the fried chicken sandwich. The bacon marmalade on the burger is amazing. Unfortunately, almost everything there is deep-fried and super greasy. They prepare your food quickly and accurately. It's a little Mom and pop shop, so there's nothing much in the way of ambience.

The pork chop stir with rice and macaroni salad was so simple yet incredibly flavorful that we had to go back a second time on another day to enjoy it again. I also tried the Korean chicken, which was good. Located in downtown Lanai, this spot served up some awesome food that left a lasting impression! Their kimchi was ok and nothing to rave about though

It would be really nice if the girl working the counter works so rude. After completely ignoring me, she continued rude. She was detaching a long, long list of receipts with me, just standing here. And her not acknowledging me.

One of the few eateries on Lana'i, this is the place to be. Super chill vibe, and a surprising selection of food. Service was really good especially considering they probably deal w tourists 99% of the time. Chill vibes, much aloha. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

We landed at the Lanai airport around 1:00 p.m. so by the time we got to town, this was the only restaurant open for lunch. The staff was very pleasant and helpful, but there was only one menu available at the counter to look at, so we couldn't really decide until we got to the front of the line. Opted for a cheeseburger (delicious) and the Korean chicken (tasty but overcooked so the meat was pretty dry) and a Thai green milk tea (fabulous!). Salt and vinegar fries were very good. Kim chee cabbage was tasty, Mac salad fairly bland. There are a few tables for seating inside, but it was so hot and sticky, we opted to sit outside and they brought our food to the table. This is a simple, no frills place. Prices very reasonable for Hawaii and the amount of food you get.

This was one of our top meals of our Hawaii trip! We stopped in for lunch after visiting the cat sanctuary and loved every bite. Last visited in December 2023 and will absolutely be back!

I don't have any photos since everything got eaten so quickly. Food here is so delicious and you can't go wrong with either normal menu or specials. I didn't have the nerve to try the balut, maybe next time. Staff is very nice and patient with any questions. It can get a little hot inside but there is outside seating and the park is just across the street. It's kind of random but some of the best gosh & chips I've had for a while but really everything we ate was great!

Great local food!! Asian Fusion indeed!! Wonderful neighborhood friendly POLISHED establishment! A great balance of old school and new in food and ambience! The family style service is outstanding- very kind and welcoming! As 1st generation Waray- waray Filipina growing up with one foot in America and one in Eastern Samar - I was right at home!

Delicious Food, Casual Setting [Lānai] Ganotisi's is located in Lānai City. After we were dropped off by the island shuttle in downtown we looked around for a place to eat and we saw Ganotisi's first. The restaurant served a blend of Filipino comfort food, local eats and a rotating menu. So much good food and I really wanted a rice plate but the hubby and I were just going to split a meal and he was trying to steer clear of rice so we compromised and got a Ganotisi's Cheeseburger LoL! We wouldn't be able to finish our food if we each got a full meal. The burger was huge and delicious and my half completely filled me up so it was perfect. Had to have room for dessert and we shared a halo halo. So yummy and refreshing although the weather in Lānai was not too hot at 77°. Halo halo is good at any season. In fact, that afternoon, before we left the island going back to Maui, we came back again for more dessert... another Halo halo and for me the Deep Fried Oreos A La Mode (a bit too sweet... my doctor's going to be upset with me). The restaurant is kept clean and has plenty of indoor seating as well as outdoor patio seating with huge umbrellas. If you can't find a table at the restaurant Dole Park is just right across the street. Great experience at this restaurant! Review #2685

Honestly, always hitting the spot when I come back home. The prices are pricing, but it's worth it! We got the Korean Chicken, Meat Jun, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Vinegar Wings and boba! The Korean chicken is probably my favorite because it is very crispy and the sauce is always hitting. The vinegar wings were okay, it doesn't have the best portion for the price given, but it was still good. The drinks here are awesome considering that Lanai doesn't have much places that serve drinks like this. The service was great, and it's always clean here! 10/10 would recommend!

Sweet place on a small island. Good variety of food. Garlic chicken was awesome, but if you're not into peeling shrimp you should probably get something else. The garlic Parmesan fries were amazing- crispy, flavorful, with strips of cheese. Super friendly service. Was so happy they had Halo Halo, and it didn't disappoint.

Clean and In order *refreshing feel yet old town ambiance Friendly Smiles *Quik service Awesome menu selection Winnah winnah * Korean Chicken!2x * Salt n Pepper Chicken * Shrimp Tempura It was soo good we ate twice, first trip here we did Take Away plates and ate in our room at the FS Manele. Second trip after our 4x4 island adventure we stopped in and ate inside. Seems the kids of Lanai City enjoys their fries and hanging out in a safe feel environment . Mahalo nui loa - thank you very much piha ka ʻōpū - The stomach is full

Ganotisi's Pacific Rim Cuisine in Lāna'i City is a locally owned and operated family business. It is a dining experience that will leave you craving for more! I ordered the Kalbi Short Ribs are it is an absolute must-try. Tender and had lots of flavor. The marinade infuses the meat with a perfect balance of sweetness and umami. To complement your meal, their Milk Tea is a refreshing and indulgent choice. Creamy, smooth, and expertly brewed. The boba itself had a nice brown sugar flavor and it was the perfect amount of chewiness. The staff at Ganotisi's is attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable, ensuring a pleasant dining experience. The ambiance is inviting, making it a wonderful spot for a memorable meal with family and friends. For an exceptional fusion feast, make sure to visit Ganotisi's Pacific Rim Cuisine in Lāna'i City.

After getting the Ferry from Maui and the shuttle Bus service dropped us off, my friend and I were hungry. This was the first place we saw off the shuttle but also on this holiday weekend late afternoon it was the only thing open. So after walking around Lanai City we got a late lunch here. I got a cheeseburger and finished the whole thing. Service here was fast and friendly. I wish I had saved room for some dessert. Very casual place has indoor and outdoor seating. Only complaint was they had 1 restroom. Would have been nice if they had more than one.

Pro-tip: The food takes awhile so I wouldn't recommend if you're in a rush. It's just a window to order food from, so plan to eat it elsewhere. We had ours by the park just down the street. Highlights: The combo plate was pretty delicious especially the meats. I also enjoyed the variety of vegetables that were in the salad. Lowlights: It's unfortunately pretty pricey since there aren't many restaurants - I was shocked the salad was $18 without any protein. I would highly discourage ordering the halo halo, it wasn't very good and just sickly sweet with more liquid than ingredients.

One of the great locally owned restaurants in the heart of Lana'i City (right across from Dole Park and next to the grocery stores). Ganotisi's serves a blend of Filipino comfort food, teas, lemonades, and a rotating menu. I had their Sensei Farms Green Salad, a side order of Regular Fries, and one of their specialty fruit teas. The portions are larger than I was initially expecting but well worth the rather expensive prices. Great service overall and the food is delicious and fresh! I'll be back the next time I get to visit Lana'i. As of April 2023, they have both indoor and outdoor patio seating with large umbrellas, or you can even go to the benches across the street at Dole Park.

Salamat Aunties & Uncles for some great grub here on the island of Lanai. The food was delicious just as it looks! Everything we had was great and we all felt like the pricey were fairly reasonable for the type of food we got and the amount of food we got. This family owned restaurant is wonderful and all the staff is so sweet and nice. Definitely a must go and a go to when we come back and visit beautiful Lanai.

Been coming here multiple times on my trip every time I come to Lanai! Great food and dessert drinks! The garlic shrimp is always a must for me! The spicy chicken sandwich is another great dish and the chicken katsu with dynamite sauce. The service is great and ask for specials, they aren't always posted up. I would call ahead or go early as they get packed later in the night

This is the first place we went when our shuttle bus took us on our stop. Downtown Lanai..... or town of Lanai City. Me and my wife was pretty hungry when we got here. You see we had to get up early that day and trudge to Lahaina from Kihei where we stay and it was about 30-40 minutes drive, then we had another 45 minutes ferry ride across the channel.....then when we got there, since we didn't reserve for the shuttle , we had to request the shuttle driver if they can take us up to the town. Good thing they alway have extra shuttle buses or vans schedules from designated stops. Anyway, we learned earlier on our trip we can't finish our food individually and taking it home with us from this island is a no no. It will be just in a way so we decided to share a meal. Since I'm on a low carbo high fiber diet (doctors order) I have to refrain from eating a lot of rice and I believe the night before I had some rice . I feel bad that we decided to just got a cheeseburger and fries (non local food) but the portions of it was big enough that it satisfied our hunger... and had enough room for halo halo. We came back later on and had more desserts. I got her some Oreo deep fried ice cream and I had another halo halo . I think the Oreo fried ice cream was too sweet for her. Anyway, this may have been our highlight on this one day trip at lanai island...... next time molakai here we come

korean chicken so good i came back to get another plate!! boneless skin on chicken piece. holy moly the flavors and texture are just bomb.com. they are very generous with the portion too. butter garlic was good. guava green tea is a must get. so so refreshing. good plate to bring to the beach as well. i love that the chicken stays crunchy throughout the day. would definitely visit again!

Delicious kimchi fried rice (and a huge serving!) and my delightful first-ever encounter with mochi malasadas. Show up prepared for your food to take a while and you'll be richly rewarded.

Hands down get the garlic butter shrimp. Reminds me of Romy's on Oahu. The li hi mui tea is pretty sweet, even at half sweetened, so try asking for even less sugar. They have indoor and order seating available. Online hours days they're closed between 10-11 to transition between breakfast and lunch, but they're still open.

The food here is so good. The shrimp is so fresh. The fries and burgers are also really really really good. They offer lots of boba tea as well. Worth going to Lanai just for this place

Went to Ganotisi last Tuesday for dinner and had their delicious salt and vinegar wings. It comes with rice and macaroni salad. I substituted the rice for a green salad. Be aware that there is a $2.50 upgrade charge (which I wish they told me at the time I was ordering). Also had their halohalo and that was also 'ono. Went back on Thursday for a 2 eggs your way breakfast. It comes with rice but I asked them to not give me any. Service was very friendly and fast. Prices were very reasonable. I would definitely eat here again!

If you're on Lana'i and looking for good food for lunch and/or dinner, this is the place! Our taxi driver told us this was the most expensive restaurant on the island but average $20 a plate is not expensive like you think. We hit up this place for dinner the last three nights on the island and would have continue coming back if we were staying longer. Kalbi short ribs and Korean chicken were to die for! Portion are big so you technically can share. But we didn't! The salad was bomb and we were sad we didn't get to try their burgers. Oh, do not skip on the fries, could have eaten 2 of those! If you can't decide on one thing, you can do a combo plate. It's not listed on their menu, but you can choose two sides for your plate, rice, Mac salad, green salad (the dressing, you will want to drink it up) or Kim chi. They also serve breakfast! Give this local family own business a visit if you're in Lana'i. Follow them on IG for specials. Ube stuffed pancakes??!! Promise your will come back any chance your get!

Delicious food . . . Awesome friendly staff . . . Clean & pleasant restaurant. Love this place!

Great food and service! Not many food options on Lanai but if you want to try some Filipino local food, give this spot a try

Good food with good service! Tried their cheeseburger and wasn't disappointed at all. The fries were really crispy and good as well. Would definitely come back next time.

Had the spicy chicken sandwich. Perfectly crispy and perfectly spiced. Everything tastes fresh and great. Definitely the place to eat in Lanai City.

In love with their brown sugar boba tea Other drinks I recommend too would be the: White Dragonfruit Lemonade Orange Dreamsicle Strawberry Shortcake And Strawberry Cream Pie As for the food I haven't tried anything from the breakfast menu but I have tried things from the lunch menu. Here are the items that I've tried that do not disappoint: Grilled pork tomato onion And the The cheeseburger with a side of dynamite fries (the dynamite fries are a chef's kiss) Looking forward to trying out more items!!! I really hope they extend the dessert menu though, although deep fried Oreos and fried ice cream, lumpias and halo halo are great options I would like to see a more extended dessert menu

I know this is a Phillipino food restaurant but they had the best sounding salad in town and that's what I was craving. Ordered a great salad made with local greens and added shrimp. Tasty and fresh. Flavorful dressing too. Quick service on the order - 15 mins for the salad. Yum!

As a vegetarian, I was a little sad looking at the menu and not seeing anything besides a salad option. However, upon request they were able to find a veggie burger for me and it was very good! It was a patty made with a taro and brown rice mix and it was moist and really hit the spot with their fries. Was also nice to have a clean bathroom to use before heading out for the rest of the day to explore the island

We went for breakfast and for dinner! Both options were wise, very good food. Family vibes and very friendly staff. Homestyle feel in an old style Hawaiian building in the town square across from the park. Must stop here for food!

From Los Angeles, and we made our way to Lanai City to check out the locals and small eats around. Man, this place was good. It felt very authentic with its Filipino roots and Asian pacific rim cuisine. I had the Garlic Butter Shrimp and that hit the spot. They show love with the shrimps. My lady grabbed a plate of the kbbq style short ribs and man was that fire to. Just like how they make it back in LA but more authentic to it. Definitely a place to eat when you're visiting the island and also support them, there just as good. Going back for seconds.

Food here is awesome. Always the go to place when on Lanai. The staff is super friendly and the Korean chicken and garlic shrimp combo plate hits the spot every time.

I think they have the best food on the island. Their Kalbi ribs are my fav! Rice and kimchi (home made) is very good. Meat is fresh and cooked perfectly. Family owned and they are all very nice. I look forward to eating their when visiting Lanai. Also their boba teas are good too!

Delicious food and such nice employees! Thank you for the warm welcome and amazing dinner on Christmas Eve!

Locals will tell you it's some of the best grinds in the isle. They aren't joking. From apps to deserts, they have got it down. Chef used to work for one of the resorts (take a wild guess) and now has his own kitchen. You have to get the garlic shrimp. Sensei salad was perfect, the papaya dressing we couldn't get enough of. The halo-halo is not overly sweet and is full of fresh fruit as well. Great family business and it's nice watching all the keiki's involved as well.

Amazing food and fresh ingredients. One of our favorite eats in town. The chicken wings and burgers are super solid. Big fan of the Korean fried chicken as well. They also have the best boba on the island, it's competition for some of the mainland boba I've had. The only negative is the food takes forever, but it's worth the wait.