Est. 1952 · Lihue, Kauai

Hamura
Saimin Stand

"They do one thing really, really well."

— Yelp Review

James Beard "America's Classic" Award, 2006

Over 70 Years of Aloha in Every Bowl

Founded by Charles and Aiko Hamura in a converted World War II Army barracks on Kress Street, Hamura Saimin Stand has been serving Kauai's most beloved noodles since 1952. Now run by granddaughter Lori Tanigawa and family, the secret-recipe broth and handmade noodles remain unchanged.

Cash Only

What Customers Say

4.4 stars on Google · 2,598 reviews on Yelp

★★★★★

"This is a no nonsense local saimin joint in the heart of Lihue and exactly what we were craving. I appreciate the simplicity of dining at these precious cash only joints where they do one thing really, really well."

— Yelp Review

★★★★★

"The Lilikoi Chiffon pie was good. Unlike any pie you have tried. It's like eating a light cloud."

— Yelp Review

★★★★★

"I always look forward to having my saimin-fix at Hamura's. We were at another restaurant that had saimin on their menu, I asked if it was good and the waitress said 'it's not as good as Hamura's.'"

— Yelp Review

Visit Us

On Kress Street in the heart of Lihue since 1952

Hours

Monday – Thursday 10:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Friday – Saturday 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM

Get Here

(808) 245-3271
2956 Kress St
Lihue, HI 96766

Cash Only

There is an ATM nearby. Come prepared and hungry.

Seventy Years. One Perfect Bowl.

Come sit at the counter, slurp some noodles, and taste the history.

Call (808) 245-3271