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Welcome to Mana'e Goods & Grindz

Mana'e Goods & Grindz is a hidden gem on the east side of Molokai, offering a mouth-watering selection of Hawaiian cuisine. With a focus on plate lunches and local favorites like teri pork and Pipikaula, this spot is a must-visit for those looking to experience authentic island flavors. The outdoor seating area adds to the charm, and the friendly service makes you feel right at home. Despite a few minor hiccups, like a slightly overcooked teri chicken sandwich, the standout dishes like the teri pork plate and hurricane fries will keep you coming back for more. Don't miss out on this culinary adventure in Kaunakakai.

Mana'e Goods & Grindz: Reviews & Ratings

Deisha M.
Deisha M.

i love the food!! amazing service and everything is incredible perfect spot to grab and go

Dana M.
Dana M.

One of the only places we found to eat out that was open everyday and for dinner. The hurricane fries were awesome!! Loved our food and especially loved that they had fountain Diet Coke

B Y.
B Y.

Great spot for a bite to eat. Lunch hour can get busy but you can call ahead to order. I would go here for a plate lunch even if there were other options nearby.

Keola K.
Keola K.

A little hidden gem on the east side of Molokai. A great little plate lunch place spot with a small tiny market. Got the teri pork plate and as my dad suggested, it's his favorite and go to anytime he is out there. It's like teri pork candy, and my new favorite teri pork plate. Sweet, soft, some pieces of fatty pork like I like it. Their Mac salad is more along the style I like, a little more creamy flavor and not the tart style Mac salad. The Pipikaula was also delicious with a nice kick of heat that builds along the way. Our food was ready in good timing. They have outdoor seating area on both sides. The slight down was the teri chicken sandwich was a little over and dry. But the star in the teri pork outshined that. Even so much that it had my son asking for more and not wanting his chicken sandwich Haha. Will defiantly be back again.

Lindsay D.
Lindsay D.

Came here when checking out the east end. All the locals were turning into this place to order food! I had the mahi burger. It came with a good pprtion of fish that was grilled, which was niver than having it fried. It also came with lettuce, tomato, onion and a mayo relish. Good but can be a bit dry. The standout was the hurricane fries which had an awesome spicy mayo. I would come back just for those fries! Cons are that there can be a long wait as this is a popular place and the prices can be a bit high depending on what you get.

Renko R.
Renko R.

Great little restaurant on east side molokai. Ordered the lemon chicken special and was very flavorful and crispy. I'll make sure to stop by every time I pass by.

Alyssa A.
Alyssa A.

The best chicken katsu I have had in Hawaii was at Mana'e Goods & Grindz! There is a public beach access across the street, so we enjoyed our takeout lunches on the beach. Servings are large. The line gets long so call ahead to place your order if you can. There is ample safe parking in their lot to handle customers coming through to pick up food. After you place your order, you are given a buzzer so you can wait in your car until your food is ready.

Evangeline F.
Evangeline F.

I saw a review online in an article about this place so I made it a point to stop in. This lil market store off the side of the road has a lil mom and pop food stop! Go in bcuz the food is tasty! Good portions for a good price and so fresh to eat! I came here 2x during my stay. I had the chicken katsu first time w rice & macaroni! And the second time I had grilled mahi mahi with salad. And their onion rings are just too crispy! I'm a satisfied eater as they make really good food, they're quick w the orders. If there is s line, it goes by super quick. Love this place!

Fran C.
Fran C.

For my 1300th review, but of course I have to write about Frrrrrrried Chicken, and where does one go to get good frrrrrrried chicken on Molokai??? Ya gotta check out this joint called Mana'e Goods & Grindz!!! I was working on Molokai the last two weeks, and of course the best way to find a good place to eat is to ask a true "local" from Molokai. Lucky for me, da ladies at American Savings Bank wen' hook a Bruddah up as they led me to this joint, as they told me - "everythang is good at Mana'e Goods & Grindz!" So after finished up the job at the bank, I turned on my phone & drove 16 miles (one way) from Kaunakakai town, to find this drive-in da the sticks. Unfortunately for me, while I was driving out to Mana'e Goods & Grindz, apparently this drive-in was so remote that my phone lost signal while I was trying to navigate towards this little drive-in, in da the sticks. But no matter, as I lucked out as my rental car had a navigational device that was functional (while my phone stopped), and that's how I got to Mana'e Goods & Grindz. The best way to describe this business............. I would say it's half drive-in, & half convenience store. As you approach Mana'e Goods & Grindz, you will see an drive-in ordering counter, as menus were posted outside of the business so you can see what kind of grindz that they offered here. To the left of the drive-in ordering counter, you will see an entrance to the convenience store. There are several signs where they required customers to clean their hands (with sanitizer) before entering the store, as Mana'e Goods & Grindz provided a huge jug of hand sanitizer. I basically came here to get the Honey Dipt Chicken plate, and with the plate I got (1) scoop of white rice, and you can either pick mac salad, or toss salad. I opted for toss salad. What can I say about da GRINDZ???? For ($12.59) for the Honey Dipt Chicken plate............Bruddah Fran GOT DA GRINDZ!!! I was in deep frrrrrrried heaven with my frrrrrrrried chicken, as I got a wing, drumstick, thigh, & breast. The batter had a slight sweetness to it, the chicken batter was crispy, and the chicken meat was plump & juicy! Whoa! I hit pay dirt by coming here!!!! To wash down my delicious lunch, I just went next door to buy a bottled water.........so convenient to have a business that's half store, and half food drive-in! The next time I'm on Molokai, I wanna come back here and try the Chicken Katsu, as I saw da locals coming here to buy that plate for take out. Seating right now is a "no-go", due to Covid-19, as Mana'e Goods & Grindz has taken down all of their outside bench tables, so it's strictly take-out "grab and go" right now. Or like me, where I bought my food, and ate it in my rental car. There is a private parking lot on the business premises, so finding parking is not an issue here. Looking for some ono grindz????? Chance da Honey Dipt Chicken plate here at Mana'e Goods & Grindz, and tell them dat Bruddah Fran sent ya!

Location

If you find yourself in Kaunakakai, Hawaii, a visit to Mana'e Goods & Grindz is an absolute must. This hidden gem offers a taste of Hawaiian cuisine like no other. Located at 8615 Kamehameha V Hwy, this casual spot has something for everyone, from vegetarian options to delicious plate lunches.

Customer reviews rave about the incredible food and service at Mana'e Goods & Grindz. Deisha M. loves everything about it, calling it the perfect spot for a quick bite to eat. Dana M. praises the hurricane fries and the availability of fountain Diet Coke. B Y. recommends calling ahead to order during busy lunch hours.

One standout dish is the teri pork plate, a favorite of Keola K. The teri pork is described as teri pork candy, sweet, tender, and perfectly cooked. Pair it with their creamy Mac salad for a satisfying meal. The Pipikaula also gets high marks for its delicious flavor with a satisfying kick of heat.

Lindsay D. recommends trying the mahi burger, grilled to perfection and served with a mayo relish. But the real star of the show at Mana'e Goods & Grindz are the hurricane fries, topped with an amazing spicy mayo that will keep you coming back for more.

With outdoor seating, free Wi-Fi, and a welcoming atmosphere, Mana'e Goods & Grindz is the ideal spot for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. So, whether you're a local or just passing through, be sure to stop by and experience the flavors of Hawaii at Mana'e Goods & Grindz.