Aina Kauai Restaurant Interior Dining Room

Kauaian Japanese

At Āina Kaua‘i, we blend refined Japanese techniques with the seasonal richness of Kaua‘i—served to just 12 diners per night in Kapa‘a. Every course reflects freshness in its truest form, guided by slow, purposeful cooking and hand-crafted precision.

Thursday: Sakana Dinner Set

A vibrant seafood tasting featuring ahi tartare, local fish with mango saikyō miso, and seasonal desserts.

Saturday: Robata Dinner Set

A slow-fired robatayaki dinner featuring ahi tataki, Jidori chicken tsukune, and binchō-tan grilled vegetables. Optional enhancements include Maui venison, Kaua‘i shrimp, and Miyazaki A5 Wagyu.

The Experience

Dinner begins promptly at 6:00 PM, with courses served in unison to all guests.
Optional sake pairings are available to complement each dinner set.
Craft cocktails featuring local fruits and Japanese spirits are served from 5:30–5:45 PM.

Reservations

Reservations are required and may be booked up to 30 days in advance.
No refunds, changes, or cancellations.
Dietary restrictions must be approved by email before making a reservation. No refunds for restrictions declared after reserving.
Additional fees for optional add-ons, sake pairings, and cocktails.

Reservations

Our menus are curated with the freshest ingredients from local farms.

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We combine our reverence for Kaua‘i and admiration for Nihon-ryōri to create meals that reflect the essence of Kaua‘i through Japanese style.

Our commitment to locally produced ingredients begins on Ai Farm in the moist and cool hills of Kapahi where we grow unique herbs used in the kitchen. We are grateful to partner with passionate farmers on Kaua‘i to offer vibrant produce. Our dishes highlight produce grown on Kaua‘i and our seafood is sourced from Hawaiian waters.