GREAT EATS HAWAII: AI LOVE NALO

AI LOVE NALO

41-1025 KALANIANAOLE HWY

WAIMANALO, HI. 96795

808-888-9102

HOURS: Monday/Wednesday thru Sunday 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM / Closed Tuesday

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My Daughter wants to be a Vegan half of the time. She found a little place called Ai Love Nalo in Waimanalo when hitting the beach with friends and insisted we go there while attending an event in Waimanalo. It is kind of fitting that the restaurant is located right next to a McDonalds which I was craving. We entered to find a pretty good crowd eating, ordering and waiting for food. Quickly learned that you order at the counter and then take a seat with a number and the food is brought to you. We placed our order and wondered out back where we found two kitchens preparing the food and smoothies. One was a basic structure and the other kind of a food truck. We loved the grass area and garden and quickly took our dog for a walk around. Took some photos and waited for our food.

Waited a bit and then our Watermelon Splash ($6 regular/$8 large) came to the table. This Watermelon drink with Coconut Water, Papaya and Honey was pretty darn refreshing. Our food arrived looking really good with fresh veggies and color. I went for the BBQ Portebello Sandwich ($13). First bite....delicious. Really good flavor. My Wife and Daughter got some type of Vegetable Plates and loved them. Daughter now wants to be a Vegan. Not me! I walked pass the McDonalds craving a cheeseburger.