A Līhuʻe saimin shop that opened in 1952, with communal counter seating only. The classic order is a bowl of saimin, a few barbecue sticks and a slice of lilikoʻi chiffon pie.
Why we love it
This is Kauaʻi in a bowl: humble, fast, consistent and beloved by locals for generations. Don’t leave without the pie.
What to expect
Hamura’s is a no-frills shop on Kress Street near downtown Līhuʻe, and every seat is at a shared counter, so you may wait for a spot during the late-morning lunch rush. Saimin, Hawaiʻi’s local noodle soup, is the reason to come, and grilled chicken or beef barbecue sticks are the classic side. Save room for the lilikoʻi (passion fruit) chiffon pie, which is as famous as the noodles. It’s a cheap, filling, very local meal and a perfect rainy-day stop. Bring cash.
Know before you go
- Payment
- Long known as cash only, so bring cash.
- Seating
- Communal counter seating only. Expect to share elbow room.
- Order
- Saimin, a couple of barbecue sticks and lilikoʻi chiffon pie.
- Busy times
- The lunch rush runs roughly 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
- Hours
- Published hours vary by source. Call (808) 245-3271 to confirm.
Illustrative photo — not taken at Hamura Saimin.
Photo: Christopher P. Becker aka Polihale at en.wikipedia via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
