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Vol. 1 · No. 1Est. 2026

E komo mai —

ranked by locals — not Yelp tourists

Four islands · Mom & pop only · Photos required

The Best-Of Desk3 joints

The Definitive Ranking

The Best Saimin
on Kauaʻi

Hawaiʻi's noodle soup — clear dashi broth, fish cake, char siu, green onion.

Kauaʻi's saimin is quiet and consistent — fewer shops than Oʻahu but the ones that have been around for decades have their broth dialed. Hamura Saimin in Lihue is the anchor and one of the best bowls in the state.

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  1. 1
    Hamura Saimin

    Hamura Saimin

    Lihue · Kauaʻi

    4.9local
  2. 2
    Tip Top Cafe

    Tip Top Cafe

    Lihue · Kauaʻi

    4.4local
  3. 3
    Kako'S Saimin

    Kako'S Saimin

    Lihue · Kauaʻi

    4.0local
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