# @cookingwithrel on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DVWskwTEgkm
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/58035635-cookingwithrel-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-03-01T20:07:43.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Ariel (@cookingwithrel) — https://gondola.cc/cookingwithrel

## Caption

My best bites in Kauai 🌺✨…and petition for you to book a trip here asap. I visited 22 years ago as a kid and honestly, not much has changed. The island still feels centered around nature & community. The food is fresh, healthy, and made with intention. Remember to tip well when you’re a visitor!! Mahalo 🥰🌈

Save this list for your trip!
1hotel.hanaleibay for drinks at sunset
kilaueafish for poke and bring to Anini Beach
waikomoshaveice.kauai 
kauaijuiceco get the starburst (strawberry, orange, pineapple)
javakaikauai for iced macadamia nut lattes, strawberry matcha and breakfast!!
theflyingsaucerkauai for tiki drinks, we loved the “moonrise kingdom” with rum, pineapple, homemade macadamia orgeat and coconut cream!
koloafishmkt for poke and GINGER FRIED CHICKEN 
fishbardeli (same owners & building as Flying Saucer) if you love passionfruit (lilikoi) get the “blast in a glass” cocktail and ahi bruschetta 
sushibluewave for incredibly fresh fish, tuna toro nigiri!!
wailuabakeshop for malasadas, passionfruit and guava were our favorites 😭

Honorable mention for pukadogkauai ! I forgot to film our visit but it was delicious. 

Same goes for hanaleidolphin — excellent poke and to-go ahi! 

#kauai #kauaieats #kauaifood #kauaihawaii #travelkauai

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kauaihawaii, kauaifood, kauaieats, kauai, travelkauai

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