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Kamana Kitchen

4.6
·491k reviews·,

An Indian restaurant in Hilo offering a diverse menu of flavorful curries, biryanis, and more, known for its generous portions and friendly staff.

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Kamana Kitchen

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An Indian restaurant in Hilo offering a diverse menu of flavorful curries, biryanis, and more, known for its generous portions and friendly staff.

4.6
(491k reviews)

"The food was wonderful and the service was beyond exemplary."

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Try the Biryani

The vegetable biryani is highlighted as a flavorful option; be aware medium spice might be milder than expected.

Naan is a Must-Try

Reviewers rave about the naan, describing it as perfectly crispy, soft, and incredibly flavorful.

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Quick Facts

Closed·Opens 5PM

Cuisine

Indian

Price

Mid-range

Phone

(808) 933-8570

Address

1235 Kilauea Ave #180, Hilo, HI 96720, USA

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Authentic Indian Flavors

Authentic Indian Flavors

Experience a diverse range of flavorful Indian dishes, from aromatic curries to crispy samosas, satisfying all palates.

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Generous Portions

Generous Portions

Enjoy hearty meals with generous portion sizes, ensuring you leave satisfied and with leftovers for later.

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Warm and Welcoming Staff

Warm and Welcoming Staff

Experience beyond-exemplary service from friendly and helpful staff who make you feel at home.

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Our favorite Indian restaurant is Kamana Kitchen 👍 the tikka masala is so flavorful 🤙 #foodtiktok #hawaiifood #hawaiitiktok #tikkamasala #indianfood
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118 likes • 4.7K views

Try the Biryani

The vegetable biryani is highlighted as a flavorful option; be aware medium spice might be milder than expected.

Naan is a Must-Try

Reviewers rave about the naan, describing it as perfectly crispy, soft, and incredibly flavorful.

The food here was so good! This was not all of it. #kamanakitchen #downtown #hawaii #indianfood #osullivaneats #osullivan2022
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If you love indian food, try this restaurant. 😚 #hawaii #foodie #foodtiktok #restaurant #fyp #viral
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Order Ahead for Spice

If you prefer spicy food, be aware that 'medium' spice levels may be milder than anticipated.

Visit During Off-Peak

To avoid potential understaffing issues, consider visiting during less busy hours.

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Try the Biryani

The vegetable biryani is highlighted as a flavorful option; be aware medium spice might be milder than expected.

Naan is a Must-Try

Reviewers rave about the naan, describing it as perfectly crispy, soft, and incredibly flavorful.

Order Ahead for Spice

If you prefer spicy food, be aware that 'medium' spice levels may be milder than anticipated.

Visit During Off-Peak

To avoid potential understaffing issues, consider visiting during less busy hours.

What Travellers Say

4.6
(491k reviews)

Reviews Summary

Kamana Kitchen offers a delightful Indian dining experience with many reviewers praising the authentic flavors and generous portions. The staff are frequently noted for their friendliness and helpfulness, making it a welcoming spot for both seasoned Indian food lovers and newcomers. While some dishes receive high marks, a few reviews mention inconsistencies in spice levels or chicken preparation, and one review highlighted concerns about vegetarian preparation and restroom cleanliness.

"We arrived here for dinner on the Christmas day. This rating is for the staff - who were visibly understaffed and doing their best to welcome the relentless guests with a smile. They were huffing and puffing all throughout our meal. Huge ups for the staff to keep the business open on a holiday.

We got vegetable pakora, butter chicken, mango lassi and chicken biryani. The pakora was a little oily for our liking but was well seasoned. The butter chicken was decent with creamy gravy. The biryani was a little spicy for medium level and leaned more towards pulao. The chicken pieces in the biryani were chewy and overcooked.

The food isn’t the best nor the most authentic but that’s a discussion for another day. If you come looking for Indian food in Hawaii, that’s on you. The food was decent enough with amazing staff and we were grateful for a meal on a holiday night."

Abhash Kumar Singh

"First of all the staff was very friendly. Ordered the tiki masala, medium heat and garlic naan. It came with a small portion of delicious rice. Chasing Medium heat was perfect for me, spicy but not too hot.
Have to say this was the BEST naan bread I’ve ever eaten. Perfectly crispy on the bottom, yet soft and so flavorful on the top. No burnt garlic, as I’ve gotten elsewhere.
As for the chicken in my tiki masala, unfortunately the chicken was very dry. The sauce was good, a little more warm spices than I typically like, but it was good.
As for the atmosphere, the booth I was seated and had a bright light right above it And the restaurant itself was not extremely welcoming.
I’ve noticed this a lot of her here in Hawaii. So I wasn’t Super disappointed. Other than that bright light.
Also, I didn’t have anyone really come back to my table and ask if everything was OK or if I’d like to have dessert. I think they made a missing on some revenue by not Suggesting certain beverages and also desserts.
Definitely good value for the money. I took half of my meal home with me and reheat it for lunch and it was As good if not better today. I would recommend reheating any of Me, Meet entrées On the stove top and if you happen to get some of the delicious naan and have an air fryer, that’s the way to go. All in all I would definitely recommend.KAMANA Kitchen
One more thing, it’s kinda hard to actually find the restaurant. There’s a sign in the plaza that’s not lit up. No signage pointing down a Type of alleyway where the restaurants are located. I could smell the food, but couldn’t find the restaurant until I asked someone who was in the parking lot."

Serene Wolters

"We went here on the way back from Volcano national park back to Waikoloa. Quick and friendly service. Good Indian food. Medium spicy was not spicy enough for us. Their pickle is sweet."

Sandhya Prashant

What People Like

Flavorful and authentic Indian cuisine
Friendly and exemplary service
Generous portion sizes

What People Dislike

Inconsistent spice levels
Dry or overcooked chicken
Concerns about vegetarian cross-contamination

Frequently Asked Questions

Reviewers frequently praise the Chicken Tikka Masala, Biryani, and especially the Naan bread for its perfect texture and flavor. The Thali is also a popular choice for a complete meal experience.

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Spice levels are available, but some diners found 'medium' spice to be milder than expected. It's recommended to communicate your spice preference clearly.

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Yes, Kamana Kitchen offers a variety of vegetarian and vegan dishes. However, one review raised concerns about potential cross-contamination in fried items.

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The staff is consistently praised for being friendly, helpful, and providing exemplary service, even when understaffed.

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Yes, takeout is available and is noted as being neatly packaged and arriving hot.

Finding the restaurant can be a bit challenging as signage might not be well-lit or prominent.

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