Tip Top, and best restaurants 2018 (Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii)

Best places to eat in Lihue (in no particular order):

Smileys Plate Lunch (til 130)

Hamura Saimin

Fish Express (fish runs out around lunchtime)

Right Slice pies

Dukes at the Kauai Marriott

Tip Top (until 1:45; Sushi Katsu at night after 5:30)

(We didn’t get a chance to try Robs Good Time grill or Roland’s Plate lunch this time – they looked like they might be possible contenders.)

Tip Top has the best fried rice on the island – full of pork fat, bacon, and sausage. A little bit heavy, got to cut it with a cup of coffee. Their pancakes are slightly crispy, light, and really good – not doughy or heavy. And, Ms S can get her miso soup. Note: bacon here is crunchy for sure.

On this visit we noticed that our waitress works at both Hamura’s and Tip Top.

We actually went to Tip Top twice on this trip. First visit, Ms S had to get her Wonton Min (no garnish please).

Hearty portions, fresh food, great service. We love this place. And love the simple, down home atmosphere.