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Kua Aina Sandwich is located in Hawaii. It's known for its hamburgers. It's been awarded the Best of Hamburger award. This place features outdoor dining. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a casual atmosphere. This restaurant is very affordable.
4.0 of 5 stars.
PRO:* best burgers on Oahu (had a yummy bacon burger)* huge; yet they tasted so good, I almost ordered a 2nd; decided against it for fear of inflicting damage cuz my belt would have exploded* very...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best sandwich shops you will ever find. Dizzing array of combinations. Will return as soon as I can.
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Can I get a burger with my side of avocado? lol. Decent burger with a generous side of avocado. They serve (greasy) shoestring fries which aren't my favorite but this place hits the spot after a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you are looking for a place to eat something other than shrimp in Haleiwa, stop by Kua 'aina for a juicy burger. The Ortega burger I had was excellent as was the kiddy burg with avocado my wife...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Never had a bad experience here. Love the burgers and shoestring fries here (well-seasoned)! I usually order the pineapple burger and am always grateful for the paper towel roll that's sitting on the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Honolulu is way better. North Shore is always crowded. If you don't like lines, McDonald's is down the road. The burgers is good and tasty. Parking sucks and cash only. Long wait due to being crowded.
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place was very crowded during lunch. I had the tuna & avocado sandwich on wheat bread and with ortega chiles. Cash only. Cheap and delicious! They only had two bathroom stalls for everyone to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
kua'aina makes a pretty mean burger!we were staying close by in waialua and were looking for somewhere good to eat. we came across kua'aina and loved our burgers!the service was great and they were so...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
pretty good. portions were good
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for dinner with the extended family. The burgers were fine, the fries were fine, but none of it was anything special. The reason I'm giving it two stars is that the service was atrocious,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for lunch and the server was very pleasant. I figured I'd open with that because the food was nothing to write home about.We ordered a 1/2 lb. burger and it tasted like they forgot to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
surprisingly enough, this place has great burgers! only ate here because we were staying in near by waialua and there isn't much to eat around so haleiwa was pretty much the place to get food. these...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the burgers here!The fries are good if you like shoestring fries. I still think the north shore location is better. It is a little expensive, but i think it's one of the best burger places on...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When I went there, I was dead hungry from all the beach activities. I was excited to try the pineapple burger with cheese and avocados, chicken salad and fries. Unfortunately, they ran out of avocados...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great Burgers, Fries. I had the Ortega Burger - which has green chilies on it. My wife and daughter shared the Pineapple burger.Very good - fast service ~~~ would definitely recommend.
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Was bored and decided to try this place for lunch because I haven't had it in over a year. Now I remember why...bland! I don't really like to add condiments to food (Salt, ketchup and pepper). I tried...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best burger on Oahu in my opinion. Juicy and cooked to perfection. The veggies on the burger are fresh & the bun is nice and fluffy. The fries are a must try.
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just had the cheeseburger with their fries. They both were delicious and hit the spot for lunch! The fries were completely unsalted which I didn't mind since I find it's better it be under salted...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
holy shit. this is a burger.i get the cheeseburger with avocado & pineapple... i can barely get my mouth around it! it's not super-cheap... but i feel like you get what you pay for. i get full. and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great burger. Plenty of flavor, oozing with melted cheese.Only miss is the fries. Too thin and soaked with oil for my liking...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This one I think is better than the one in Ward. The burgers are just as messy, but that's the fun of it. If they ask you if you want the grilled onions, go for it. I did like the burgers, but the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
no free refills??!?! WTF after a day of running around at the beach a girl can get pretty thirsty. they were open pretty late for the north shore but nothing to really write home about just your basic...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For the price I paid, it was ok.The burgers are tasty but you can easily find better on the island. My boyfriend really likes the pineapple burger and I'll give them credit for it.The fries however...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Burgers were ok...not great. Nothing that I couldn't have grilled up at home. If everything tasted better the prices would have been easier to take. If you want a great burger, check out Island's.Oh,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good shop... Sells burger, sandwiches, fries, etc My fresh mahi mahi burger was flavorful but I was surprised that it didn't have more flavor. I took the top part of the bun off because it was nothing...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went surfing in North Shore and ran into this place on the way back to Waikiki. I order the Mahi Mahi burger and it was the best burger i have ever had and have been craving it ever since. I believe...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Had the burger, medium rare as is usually cooked there. For the price, it was just okay; I've had much better.Being deaf in one ear, I could barely understand anything said; mostly due to the high...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great burgers but they are expensive. For 2 of us, it cost $23... We ordered the burgers on multi-grain and they came on bread :(, it we would have known they weren't buns we wouldn't have ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good burger. It just happened to be close to Matsumoto, which was our version of crack while in Hawaii. After we were walking out we saw the avocado burger, which looked much better than...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the burgers here! A great choice of toppings, my faves are the ortega chili, and there is fast service, and the fries are ok to me-but my family and friends love the fries! Either...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ahhhhhh.... Pineapple Burger.... remember that pineapple burger served at McDonald's in Japan a looooong time ago? sorry, not worth comparing at all... (almost) fresh pineapple on juicy patti.......
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I remember when Kua 'Aina was located in their tiny shop in Haleiwa. My friends and I would eat there after school since our friend worked there. I'm glad that they moved to the bigger location....
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Tried this place in Japan on layover. It was barely OK. Come now, it can't hold a candle to In N Out and Mos Burger. My hamburger was "overseasoned."I give this place a 2 because the fries were...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
boy, i sure had a mean craving for this place the other day. ordered the 1/3 lb cheeseburger and fries. the burger was tender and juicy and the fries were soooo good as always! i think i like...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I got an eggplant avocado sandwich. It was tasty and big.BUT OMG the line was hella long in such a small crowded place.And the fries. I'm a big person of fries.These fries were thin and soggy and room...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's just okay for me... I think I like Teddy's better.. but my hubby loves coming here just to get the burger with avocado. His favorite. What I love about this place is the fries!!! Yuummmm!!!...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I suspect that people focus so much on the varieties of toppings, buns, and condiments that adorn Kua 'Aina burgers because, quite honestly, the hamburgers themselves suck.Yes, the patties themselves...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I read the reviews on this place before trying it, mostly good reviews. We ordered the bacon burger, teri chicken and fries. My husband said there was nothing great about the burger. It had no...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lori was not kidding. These burgers are damn good! Every topping was fresh and delicious. And even thought I ordered my burger medium well, it was still super tender and juicy. And I love how you are...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I loved the burgers here, they were mouth watering good. I'd definitely give this place 5 stars if not for a couple hiccups. The first being the fries. How can you have such an outstanding burger...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Why'd I give it 1 star? Just to spite the people who thought this place is anything out of the ordinary. But then again.......If I'm paying 8 bucks for a fricken burger then it better give me nom noms...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's not bad, but a little expensive for just a burger!
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I hate to give Kua'Aina only two stars. I say this because I had been eating here every time I would come to HI for business which seemed to be quite a bit this last summer. I would order the burger...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best burger in the state of Hawaii. Cooked slightly on the rare side of medium, so it's still moist and tasty. The beef has a slightly nutty flavor and well, tastes like beef. The shoe string fries...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Honestly if this is the best burger in Hawaii, then I feel really bad for the people here. I'm not a huge burger fan but my hubby is. He worships burgers and eats it everywhere we go. So of course we...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
love the burgers here. whenever i am on the island, i take a drive up to the north shore and stop by. burgers are just right to fill you up for a long day out in the sun.when adding extras to the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh man...the best burger in the whole wide world of Kaka'ako..and watch a movie later on... the fries are boner-inducing good....orgasmic is an understatement but the prices are a little wallet...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
juicy, super flavorful burgers. kiawe grilled. i love the pineapple burger!
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
"The one on the North Shore is SO much better. This one is OK if you don't/ can't drive up to Northshore...but definitely not as flavorful"
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am just glad that they have opened up its branch in Japan... I don't have to fly all the way to Hawaii (North Shore or Waikiki) to eat Kua Aina burgers... ok, I do fly to Hawaii several times a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In my top three local burger joints - probably a close third. We went on Superbowl Sunday ~4pm so there was no line and plenty of seating. Though we nomally eat at the Ward location, it's the same...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Right after the beach we came here to eat. Boy did that filled us up! The burgers were juicy and tasty. People there were friendly and made us feel right at home. We went there more than once.
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i ordered the teriyaki chicken sandwich and my man ordered a hamburger and they were both huge! i just didn't enjoy the shoestring potatoes they were too small and not so tasty. but we jus had to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Overpriced, overcooked food and even worse service. This place appears to be run entirely by 16 yr olds who think they are paid to chat with and serve their friends while other customers wait over 20...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to agree with some other Yelp'ers from the Mainland when I say that this burger is good, but not great. I saw a lot of reviews that said "Best Burger on the Island" and they did indeed look...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Kua 'Aina is as good a burger as you're going to get on the island. Maybe you're wondering why only 3 stars then? Well, fact of the matter is in Hawaii, a burger is better served on a bowl full of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For us, ever since first visiting Haleiwa years ago, a stop at the Kau Aina for cheese and bacon burgers with those skinny French fries they serve there, was just something we had to do. The menu is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks to Jane L for recommending this place.My mom had the salad, which was alright to her. My dad and brother split the half pound mahi mahi and they enjoyed it. I split the half pound pineapple...
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Obama comes here for his burgers! So of course we had to come and try it for ourselves....The burgers are dang good! And the buns are soooooooooooooooooo tasty!
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am NOT a burger girl. Never have been. So I was skeptical about how fantastic these burgers were. But I was starving and my mom bought one to split. It was good! I mean it's a huge burger, and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My first trip I had a grilled veggie sandwich, I loved the variety of veggies on this sandwich, eggplant, red bells, onions. fresh and fast. I tried a pineapple burger the second time, I liked the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
before even contemplating which size.. what sides.. what cheese.. what soda .. my eyes first travel to the lower right corner of the menu to make sure the "NO AVOCADO" sign hasn't been put up YET for...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, I'm gonna admit it. I grew up poor. We were so poor that we were "po" (couldn't afford the "or") . . . going to McDonald's or getting a Costco hotdog was a treat back in da day.So maybe that...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Love the kaiser bunsFish burgers could use less sauceDeath to midget fries
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
the burgers are decent, but the counter help is RUDE!! you would think that they would at least have friendly help since they are the only people you come in contact with while patronizing their...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place.They have every kind of burger - turkey, fish, chicken, beef......And they are all delicious. I got the mahi mahi burger sans mayo. It comes with grilled onions, lettuce, tomato on a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
A huge menu without a veggie or tofu burger. Lame.
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We stopped here after a morning at the beach, and the burgers and fries definitely hit the spot. I got the 1/3 lb pineapple burger, and it was huge! The food was awesome, but the service kept them...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
SHOESTRING FRIES FOR THE WIN!!!I just had to get that off my chest before I start this review. I was scavenging the area today on foot and came across Stussy which was just a block away from Kua...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
after taking about 5 mins to order, we realize they DO NOT TAKE CREDIT/DEBIT CARDS!!!!! This is a MAJOR inconvenience when you are vacationing! after returning with cash, i quote my boyfriend, "Who in...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ahhhh Kua Aina. You will leave full. You will be satisfied. You will need a nap.Even back when it was a shack it was still just as good.Don't argue - just go.
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best burgers I've ever had. My only regret is that I don't get to have them on a regular basis anymore.
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good burgers!After snorkeling and swimming in North Shore, the mahi mahi sandwich really hit the spot. The cheeseburger was also tempting too. But I really wanted to the avocado burger, which was not...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
why doesn't kua'aina change their sign from:No avocado TODAY toNo avocado EVERYDAY??Just a thought.
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I thought the burgers was alright! I've ordered the pastrami, which it really wasn't at all! I was disappointed and I couldn't eat my food. That's all I could tell you by my experience.
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum. Get a burger here, then drive to Matsumoto's down the street!
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sorry, but this burger is not "the best burger I've had in my life," as someone claimed would be my reaction. It was tasty at about $8 for a 1/3 lb cheeseburger, but I think the quality or...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Omigod! My burger was excellent! I ordered just a regular burger but it was freaking delicious and I devoured the shoestring fries. Normally I try to stay away from the fries and watch my girlish...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Now I've only been to the one at Ward and not to the North Shore location, but overall this place is decent. The sandwiches are made to order so it takes time to make them. I usually get the Mahi or...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They have some yummy juicy burgers, and I really like those thin french fries! (I especially like the burgers with the avocado inside... when they have avocados).Thanks to my dear friend, Dino... I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
da bes!
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So incrediby not worth it. I'm all for a gourmet burger experience, but this really isn't it. Gourmet burgers are like Bistro Burgers in SF. If I had a local example of gourmet burger I'd use that...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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The burgers are so good, but the ordering process could be confusing...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Meh. I dont like their fries at all - they are all crunch and oil drool. Their veggie sandwich was not seasoned and super oily. The only good thing I have tried was their turkey bacon sandwich - but...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not saying that Kua'Aina has the best burgers in THE WORLD, but since hawaii doesn't have In-N-Out... ;)No, but for real, i dig this place. The chill factor, the North Shore location (the only...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
(Actually, 3.49 stars)My coworkers were heading there for lunch, so I decided to add in my order.Now, I know they're known for their burgers, which I've had a few times before; however at my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We took our cousins to Hawaii for their first time. After swimming all day at Waimea, we drove to Haleiwa for burgers. My cousin ate a 1lb burger! The rest of us had a smaller one. None of us...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Don't talk to me when I'm eating a Kua 'Aina burger! These are the BEST burgers on the island! They have one on the North Shore in Haleiwa too. YUMMY YUMMY!
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best sandwich spot on the island. If you're lucky they'll still have avocado . . . but don't count on it.
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
my hubs & i ate here since he loves burgers but it wasnt all that good~ just "alright~" we probably wouldnt go back though since nothing was memorable & we've had wayyyy better burgers & fries! only...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So my BF and I decided to go here for dinner today. Actually I wanted to go because I like the fries here. I don't know what it is...but something about the fries...I do like. (^___^)/ Anyways, since...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great burgers with much choices of toppings. Not a fan of the "hawaiian" pineapple ring stigma, but it tastes good! Frickin tourists! Got me hooked! The tanginess is nice. The fries are original....
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If there is a mushroom burger that I actually can remember eating, it's from this place. Every once in a while I'll get a hankering for a good juicy hamburger--and that was exactly what I was looking...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok So growing up on the NORTH SHORE you get to know everyone. Um Terry Tompson is the owner and his son J is my BOI!! I dont think i have ever payed for a burger there BUT I would! I YEARN for a HUGE...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Whatever you order there: add the avocado! It doesn't matter which location of Kua Aina you go to, the food is ALWAYS good! My favorite is the grilled ahi on rye with avocado: HEAVEN.
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I met my match at Kua Aina Sandwich.I ordered the 1/3 lbs, Avocado, Ortega, Grilled Onions, & Swiss Burger.Large fries (to share with others)Large lemonade.This was a beautiful burger before I put it...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It's pretty good burger (avocado burger), but if you're visiting from the mainland, I wouldn't bother. There are tons of grills in the mainland that serve burgers just as good if not better for that...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I try to make it out here whenever I'm in town. It never disappoints. Avocado Burger literally has half of an avocado in there... original shape and all... so its pretty big. Just smash it down and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food was good. 'nuff said.
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Totally forgot about this place in the North Shore..... W & M is a close 2nd to Kua Aina Sandwich. Matter of fact, i remember this place before they remodeled....literally a shack! Dark wooden...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Actually 3.5 stars because a good burger is a rare find in Hawaii. I've had the cheeseburger and the mahi mahi sandwich. The cheeseburger was small albeit thick and juicy. I like the usage of the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
(Mar/ 2007)So it may not be the best-- but it's good! The portions are huge. We shared a burger and fries and there were plenty more to go around. It's in a great location-- inside a mini outdoor...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After snorkeling and seeing dolphins all morning, by the time we came up to the North Shore, we were starved and happy to come across this sandwich place tucked into the corner of a little quaint...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Supersize portions here...my husband's face-- :DBut sometimes big portions don't equate to good food. According to my husband, the Pineapple burger was just 'aight' but he still killed it. Must be...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Overrated, overpriced! Check out Nico's @ Pier 38 for the superior Double Cheeseburger with fries!!!!!!! Under $6 and way better!
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Reasonable place for a burger. Because I had heard such great stuff about them, I expected them to knock my socks off. Nope, they're still on!The Good:Burgers are tastyThe OK:Fries aren't the best but...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Meh it's ok. Good burger if you need 1 in north shore. I've had much better back home. Ask for the avo burger. Shoestring fries are good, though.Their restrooms are located in the rear, so you can...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
MMMMMM HUGE TASTY BURGER! When I'm SUPER HUNGRY and FEENING for a BURGER... I think of Kua 'Aina. The location is convenient and the mall has free parking. The burger itself? I always go with the half...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My cheeseburger was really juicy. We ate at the one in Haleiwa after spending a couple hours at the beach. In the middle of my burger, I actually had stopped and thought "Oh, my god.. this burger is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 starsSo, mom and I were doing a little shopping at Ward Center and it was lunch time, my tummy was grumbling, and I noticed that they were Zagat rated. There were plenty of locals eating outside,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Quite possibly the best burger on earth! The Mahi Mahi sandwiches are outstanding too. The downsides to this place are...1 Finding parking2 The long wait3 Finding a place to sit once you've ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Tons of people come here, so that says something. What can I say? The pastrami sandwich was on the healthy side. Not piled high and dripping with juice like you'd think. Clean and reasonably...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A dude at a nearby surf shop recommended we stop by and try the mahi mahi sandwich, with a side of avocado. True to his word, they give you a half an avocado sprinkled with hawaii sea salt. It was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place has gone downhill since it relocated from what used to be Ward Village. Not only have the prices gone up, but the portions -- at least of avocado on the avocado burger -- have gone down,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i loved this place. i went to the one in haleiewa, and the burger was juicy the fries were hot. yum. only thing about the fries is that they were thin, you get alot of them, but the nicole richie of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When you go to Hawai`i, just know this is the place for burgers. It's been years, but in its day, these burgers defined burgers.I still think it's so bloody cute that they have a permanent sign for...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kua 'Aina makes some darn good burgers. I just love the teriyaki pineapple burger with cheddar cheese. You can barely get your mouth around it and you'll use 900 napkins because it's so juicy. (just...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Woo Hoo! I don't have to go all the way to the north shore to get me some Kua Aina - I just have to battle the masses of people around the Ward area. Dang. But really, I don't mind going out to the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A pretty nice place for a quick lunch in North Shore. They offer a broad selection of sandwiches and burgers, but I remembered Yelpers recommending their mahi mahi, and so I got a mahi mahi sandwich...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the burgers here! SOOO GOOD! My family stopped by here on our way to the North Shore. 1/3 lb. burgers that are SUPER moist and juicy! I had their pineapple burger with their string like fries....
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
tasty burgers, reasonable prices... the meat tastes so good after a long swim. store was clean, which i liked.
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, yeah. The burgers at Kua Aina are that good. Do yourself a favor and make the trek to the North Shore to this original location. Too bad the burger shack is no longer, but the burgers are just...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ahi Burger was delicious as I remembered. Huge ahi steak, with grilled onions, tomatoes, mayo and good bun; all for $6.85. Fries are a tad skinnier than I'd like but still crispy and nice to know...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We wanted to eat a little something before we hit Matsumoto's shaved ice, so we decided to try to this place.We were really surprised by how good it was.At first I thought it was a bit overpriced for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They make great burgers and fries. I really like the mahi-mahi burger when I'm not in the mood for the beef. I usually get the teriyaki pineapple burger with cheddar cheese. Not good for the waist,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Kua 'Aina makes burgers & fries as good as any available in Hawaii, imho. In addition, they have many healthy options on their menu such as huge salads that you could make a meal of, seafood, and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! I dream about their burgers when I'm not in the islands.... :P
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh it's good!Had their pineapple burger on my most recent visit. Succulent and juicy! The fries are equally delicious. Real thin, real tasty. The carrot stick that they give you on the side is a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love hamburgers, and kua aina does it right! i've tried all types of burgers in my life, and every burger i've had from kua aina, has been delicious. some might say it has everything to do with...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Kua Aina! Whenever me and my husband head to Ward and he ask me what I want for lunch, I always say Kua Aina. I don't know how their regular hamburger taste, cuz I always get the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing food and an awesome environment!! One of the highlights of our trip. You really have to try the Avocado burger ( i went for the 1/2 lb ) . The fries are awesome too!
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
meh, Teddy's is better.
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely not a big deal. Regular tasting burgers at best but the biggest peeve is "Cash Only" sign on the register. "Cash Only" in this day and age???? ALL savvy business owners know that 90% of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I never understood why this was such a big deal. The last time I went was when it was located in Ward before the major renovations of the area, and while it had a nice gourmet local little flair it...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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I haven't been there since they moved across the street, but haven't had a bad burger there. I'd rather pay the few bucks more for a Kua Aina burger than a cheap one at a fast food joint. Better be hungry...
kudzu.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is AWESOME!!! I've eaten here a few times but not lately. I've been trying to try other places other than the usual places we go to. But the times I HAVE eaten here, it was great. I've...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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I go here a lot! The food is really good. You might have to stand in line, and bus your own table, but it is just a sandwich shop after all. Also, it's a little pricey for a sandwich, but overall the food is...
kudzu.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I tried their Ortega burger which was out of this world. I asked for grilled onions as well which blew my mind. Da fries were also good, if you like em shoe string style. Overall was good, only one...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sorry to have to say this but I'm giving Kua aina a one star because this place closed at 8pm on a Sunday. Wait! Before you think "oh well thats ok its sunday"...well listen up. This place has...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been a fan of Kua Aina's for years, but I have to admit its been a while since I've been back here. Since then I've eaten at a lot of great burger places like Red Mill (seattle), In and Out...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Growing up, this was our favorite place to stop on our way home from the beach. These days, their digs are a lot fancier, but the burgers are still as good as they were when I was a teenager....
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Bland.I have great memories of going this small little shop in Haleiwa, and getting a burger after surfing. Then years pass, and this little shop opened up a spot in town. I was wondering if my...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mo Bettah Meaty Meat! (Actually that was the name of a now-defunct LA barbecue place, but the label applies here in a big way.)Kua 'Aina Sandwich has one location in downtown Honolulu (in Ward...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
While growing up, my mom and I would venture every weekend to a new restaurant, albeit a fast food or non. This is one of the places she introduced me to because she knew I loved cheeseburgers. I must...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here a few years ago and enjoyed my burger and the ranch sauce thorougly. Too bad they are always out of avocado! Anyway, I have to agree with Kristina that the quality has deteriorated. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Place is good but nothing to write home about.
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Da bestest natural shoe string fries on island!!!ONO!!!
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
That's always the thing when being somewhere 4000 miles away from home, "why can't we have that at home?" Can't say that was the best burger I ever had, that award goes to myself for my sausage...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best burger joints on Oahu!!! Juicy, fresh, and nummy!!!I left Hawaii over 2 years ago and I still think about this place!!! Every time I went to the North Shore I would always eat here....
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't realize this place is a sandwich shop until I searched for it on Yelp. What can I say about their burgers? The messier, the better! My burger patty was cooked to perfection--tender and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
SOOOO good! I always get the avocado burger and it is seriously the best burger i've ever had. It tastes like they put some kind of seasoning on the avocado that makes the flavor pop... love it!
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Okay...this place was truly an example of BIG FISH in a SMALL POND.All throughout the time I was in hawaii..I saw commercials on my Hotel TV channel(probably funded by them) that said "Come to Kua...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best burgers on Oahu, hands down!
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great, greasy burgers of goodness. But,My all time favorite is the BLT with Avocado. Get there ASAP though because I swear the avocado is out more times than it's in. It is so good, I have their phone...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Kua Aina is the best!!!! We need one in SoCal ASAP. Maybe not, I might gain 100 lbs if there was one around here. I didn't think anything could top In-N-Out, but I was wrong. Kua Aina is better...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Burger on Oahu, followed closely by Teddy's Bigger Burgers (there really not bigger, its just the name). Another must eat when on Oahu, this place is perfect after spending all day on the north...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YUMMY! I tried the avocado burger and the burger with a slice of pineapple. Both were amazingly good and juicy. The pineapple gives a sweet burst of flavor that adds more juicy goodness to the burger!...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't eaten here for several years but the memories are still fresh in my mind, because the burgers are THAT good. They have different kinds of burgers, among them are fish, chicken and regular...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sister-in-law recommended Kua Aina and it was the best burger I've had in awhile. Bacon Cheeseburger with grilled onion (must get the grilled onion). Wife and I split a 1/2 pound burger, but they also...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was told to come here on my last visit to Haleiwa, and it was a great lunch experience! I was suddenly reminded of Inn and Out in Cali by the fries, but the burgers were nothing but the finest in...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
a nice big burger. so when you're full of plate lunch and you need some hamburger and fries, come here. and put some avocado on your burger too. it's juicy and large. that's all i remember. in fact if...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's more like Kua'Aina Burger Shop. I've only and always gotten the avocado 1/4 lb. burger with shoestring fries. Once, I went there by myself, had the usual, sat in the corner, and ate in that...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My BLT with avocado was pure lusciousness with its creamy avocado, crispy bacon and bright lettuce and tomatoes all on lovely toasted wheat bread.Shoestring fries left something to be desired but the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What?! Why isn't Kua Aina listed?Juicy, big, tender, and messy, bad for white clothes but perfect for burgers. I always head out there whenever I'm in Hawaii. The North Shore one is better (so I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best food in the north shore, man. Tough to beat after a day at the beach and in the water. Go hungry, they give you a lot.
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place...it's my usual lunch spot on the way back from a day at Waimea Bay. They make not only burgers, but chicken and fish sandwiches as well. They have a bomb ass burger with a green...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best gawd-damn burger in the world, on par with TK Burger in Newport Beach, CA. Maybe even a bit better.I infinitely prefer the location here to the one near Honolulu. Just throw a dart at the menu...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh yeah ... The best damn burgers on the island. Big, juicy burgers loaded with whatever you want on them, with a tall, cold Fanta Fruit Punch, munching away at one of their outside tables stocked...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place. Great burgers have anyway you want with almost anything you want. Wait isn't too long. Love the shoestring fries.
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If you're looking for a sandwich type of meal and are not on a diet, then Kua Aina is a perfectly good choice. There are burgers (which are a pretty good size) as well as sandwiches including local...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I hate fast food. But this place is too good to pass up. I eat here everytime I visit Honolulu. The mahi-mahi burger with that big ol' grilled green chilli pepper is yummmm. It used to be much,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2005
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In Hawaii theres a preference for plate lunches and asian food though fast food is still popular here. Theres the usual big fast food chains but theres a scarcity of great greasy burger joints that you find...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/09/2005
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2.0 of 5 stars.
never was pulled to this place..i guess it's cause i was on a diet, sorry that I got fat...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2005
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not a big fan. The one on North Shore is better, but not by much. Pauls cooking at Fort DeRussy is much better.
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best hamburger in Honolulu.
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2004
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Easily the best burger on the island. Nothing else even comes close. Finding a table is the only drawback. Recommend a late lunch to avoid the crowds if possible.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/05/2003
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Best burger joint on the island. And if you dont eat beef, Kua Ainas Mahi Mahi sandwich is out of this world! Kua Aina is located on Northshore and makes for a great break from a day out at Sunset Beach....
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2002
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The ultimate sandwich shop, for years a North Shore fixture, expanded to the Ward Centre area (near Borders and Starbucks), and the result is dizzying. Phone in your order if you can. During lunch and dinner...
frommers.com - user review
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travel.yahoo.com - user review
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renowned for burgers with avocado chunks...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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kua aina has opened a branch in town, so you no longer have to drive to the north shore to order the half-pound burger with big healthfood-style chunks of avocado. good homemade fries and surprising good green...
gayot.com - user review
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at kua 'aina, you'll find what are arguably the island's best burgers. fresh-made and grilled to your specifications, the meaty treats are juicy and incomparable. you can order up one of their variations (with...
10best.com - user review
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survey after survey finds this place's burgers to be the island's best. the honolulu advertiser says so, as does the respected zagat survey. the char-broiled burgers are the centerpiece, but the selection of...
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