Kamana Kitchen

This was hands down the worst Indian food I've ever had. If there were an option for negative stars, I'd give them. We ordered chicken biryani and chicken curry and both were disasters. The biryani came with rice in clumps, colored with food dye instead of real spice. The chicken tasted frozen and reheated, and the entire dish lacked salt and any real flavor. The chicken curry was no better. The gravy was watered down, with just a few tiny pieces of chicken floating in it, and again there was no salt, no depth of flavor, and nothing resembling real spice. I even asked for spicy and still got something completely bland and soupy. The raita was laughable, served in less than half a tiny bowl. Traditionally, biryani comes with onions and lime on the side, but here we were given a sad mix of lettuce, carrot, and cucumber, which made no sense at all. On top of the bad food, the service was poor. The staff felt inattentive and uninterested, and the tables were sticky, which only made the experience worse. What's even more shocking is how far this food is from authentic Indian cooking. The owners are Nepali, so maybe that's why the food doesn't taste remotely like Indian cuisine. Either way, calling this "Indian food" is misleading. We came in after seeing good reviews and left wondering if those reviewers have ever actually eaten authentic Indian food, because this was nothing close. The ambience is only passable because of the beach view, but otherwise there is nothing exceptional here. If you value your time, money, or taste buds, skip this place.

This place was our first stop after we landed on the island. We stopped by for lunch and also ordered take out for dinner. We had the veggie appetizer plate, veggie thali and mango lassi. The food was delicious. We enjoyed the ocean views. The staff were friendly. Parking was tricky to find. The free street parking was full and the paid garages were too expensive.

I visited Kamana Kitchen on the recommendation of a nearby shopkeeper, and I'm so glad I did! The food was wonderful and the service was beyond exemplary. I was traveling with my 86-year-old parents, neither of whom had ever tried Indian food. The waiter was very helpful, patiently explaining to them what various dishes were, then making suggestions based on their preferences. If you're in Kona, give this place a try; you won't be disappointed.

Food here is very good. We had the Palak Paneer, Paneer Tikka Masala, Garlic Naan and Butter Naan. Everything was great. Flavors were on point. Service was quick and the staff was very friendly too. Did we mention that with outdoor seating and facing the ocean, the views were great too. All in all a great experience!

Having recently moved to the area from the mainland, you know you're going to be giving up some restaurant variety. Yet we held out hope that we could still get some excellent Indian food. There aren't many Indian restaurants in Kona, but all you need is one good spot! Thank goodness Kamana Kitchen is here to fill that need for visitors and kamaʻāina alike! Not only were the entrees spot on (paneer tikka masala and matar paneer), but the garlic naan and kheer (rice pudding) were among the best we've had anywhere (including two trips to India!) As for the atmosphere.... Hands down the best of any Indian restaurant we've ever been to - it's right at the beach where you can stare at the beautiful water and palm trees as you listen to the waves crash. It's simply stunning! If you're in need of some delicious Indian food and you're in the area, you can't go wrong checking out Kamana.

Good food and friendly service. Enjoy while sitting outside, listening to the, sound of the waves and a very beautiful view of the ocean. If you can, try to avoid parking in the garage as it is pretty expensive compared to the free Street parking you can find nearby.

Food leaves you wanting more! Samosas, Malai kofta curry and naan... I can literally have it everyday here at Kamana's kitchen. Fish curry was okay. Plain rotis, kali dal were good and so was the plain rice. Quick & friendly service, Ambience is filled with breeze and clashing waves.

A hidden gem in Big Island. Try it out and you won't regret. The Shrimp Tikka Masala was awesome. We loved it the most among all the other dishes that we ordered. I strongly recommend this place.