Asian Restaurants in Hawaii – Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Asian Restaurants in Hawaii

When Guy Fieri brought his red Camaro to the Hawaiian Islands, he discovered a vibrant fusion of Asian flavors that perfectly captures the state’s multicultural spirit. Between 2012 and 2021, Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured 13 Asian restaurants across Hawaii, from the volcanic shores of Hilo to the sunny coasts of Kailua-Kona and Lahaina. Today, 12 of these flavortown-approved spots remain open, maintaining an impressive average rating of 4.4 stars.

Among the standouts, Le Yellow Sub in Hilo earned top honors with a 4.7-star rating, while Kenji Burger on Kauaʻi and Thai Mee Up in Kahului both boast 4.6 stars. These restaurants showcase the incredible diversity of Asian cuisine in Hawaii—from Vietnamese-inspired sandwiches to Japanese-influenced burgers and authentic Thai dishes. Whether you’re island-hopping through Maui’s Kahului and Lahaina or exploring the Big Island’s Hilo and Kailua-Kona, Guy’s picks offer a delicious roadmap to Hawaii’s best Asian eats.

Le Yellow Sub

Le Yellow Sub

Still Open

Hilo, Hawaii

★★★★☆ 4.7
Episode 462: Taste of the Tropics
SandwichAsianHawaiian
Kenji Burger

Kenji Burger

Still Open

Kauaʻi, Hawaii

★★★★☆ 4.6
Episode 409: From Australian to Asian
BurgerAsian
Thai Mee Up

Thai Mee Up

Still Open

Kahului, Hawaii

★★★★☆ 4.6
Episode 346: Chicken Trifecta
ChickenAsian
Miso Phat Sushi

Miso Phat Sushi

Still Open

Kihei, Hawaii

★★★★☆ 4.6
Episode 324: Global Greats
SeafoodAsian
Cafe Pesto

Cafe Pesto

Still Open

Hilo, Hawaii

★★★★☆ 4.5
Episode 463: Mouthwatering Meat
SeafoodPizzaAsian
Joey’s Kitchen

Joey’s Kitchen

Still Open

Lahaina, Hawaii

★★★★☆ 4.5
Episode 461: Pig's Feet, Mojo and Chow-Chow
AsianHawaiian
Broke Da Mouth Grindz

Broke Da Mouth Grindz

Still Open

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

★★★★☆ 4.5
Episode 379: Culinary Journey
AsianHawaiian
Da Kitchen

Da Kitchen

Still Open

Kahului, Hawaii

★★★★☆ 4.5
Episode 320: Soakin' Up Maui
SeafoodItalianBurger
Saimin Dojo

Saimin Dojo

Still Open

Kapa'a, Hawaii

★★★★☆ 4.4
Episode 408: Spinning the Globe
SeafoodBurgerChicken
Star Noodle

Star Noodle

Still Open

Lahaina, Hawaii

★★★★☆ 4.4
Episode 322: Creole, Cold Cuts and Crepes
AsianSouthern
Elena’s Restaurant

Elena’s Restaurant

Still Open

Waipahu, Hawaii

★★★★☆ 4.4
Episode 241: Island Flavor
Asian
Original Thai

Original Thai

Still Open

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

★★★★☆ 4.3
Episode 378: Far East Flavorfest
Asian
Opal Thai Food

Opal Thai Food

Permanently Closed

Haleiwa, Hawaii

★★★☆☆ 3
Episode 189: All Family, All the Time
Asian