Japanese Grandma's Cafe
Japanese Grandma's Cafe
Japanese Grandma's Cafe
Traditional Sushi, Modern Japanese and handcrafted drinks in a beautiful tropical garden setting.
Pupus and Cocktails 3PM-5PM
Dinner 5PM-8PM
Open Thursday to Monday
Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
BANANA PATCH STUDIO
Japanese Grandma's Cafe
Japanese Grandma's Cafe
Banana Patch offers hand-painted onsite ceramics fired using solar energy, local art, jewelry, gifts, and fashion.
Mon 10-5pm
Tue 10-5pm
Wed 10-5pm
Thu 10-5pm
Fri 10-8pm
Sat 10-5pm
Sun 10-3pm
ALOHA SPICE
Japanese Grandma's Cafe
BLU UMI POTTERY STUDIO
Hawaiian Salt, Organic spice blends & Food Gifts made onsite with Aloha! Sold in all of our Stores
Mon 10-5pm
Tue 10-5pm
Wed 10-5pm
Thu 10-5pm
Fri 10-8pm
Sat 10-5pm
Sun 10-3pm
BLU UMI POTTERY STUDIO
Japanese Grandma's Cafe
BLU UMI POTTERY STUDIO
A place to explore creativity with the art of clay. Our offerings include hand-building workshops, private wheel instruction and private group instruction. Upcoming classes are listed on the Hanapepe Gathering Space event list. Hope to see you soon!
Our Story
Of all of the places I’ve been in my life, Kaua’i stood out to me as the place that I never wanted to leave when I was visiting. Perhaps it is that it falls between the two places I’ve known my whole life, Japan and California. The way that Kaua’i has retained old school Japanese traditions and values is so amazing, from the Bon Dance to the respect for one’s elder’s, Kaua’i’s roots in this traditionalism and authenticity really spoke to me. The affinity I felt for the island led me to purchase the building, Japanese Grandma’s stands in now. It was the USO during WWII and was waiting to be brought to life with people having fun again!
But why a Japanese restaurant in Hanapepe? While creating a vision for the project, I received a very slim phone book for the island, there were so many Japanese names in the book for the Westside but no Japanese Restaurants. My heart tugged at my memories of my father who passed over thirty years ago, he was a master chef, loved fishing and instilled in me my entrepreneurial spirit. He would have loved it here I honor our mutual love of food by sharing it with our community.
Why is it called Japanese Grandmas Café? My Hapa sons grew up calling my mom Japanese Grandma and it just seemed right to name the restaurant after her. I think most of us have fond food memories of our grandmas.
Over the course of 2020 with travel being limited we have all found ourselves forced to stay in one place and with that comes reflection.
I hope to share my love of travel and cuisine on a regular basis, I hope you join me.
- Keiko