Nephi's Smokehouse

They know what they’re doing. We loved our meals here. The inside dining area is no frills and the food is the star. This was the best local food we’ve had. I highly recommend the short ribs (Kalbi) and the Korean fried chicken. We plan to go back to try other things.

Don't skip out on this place -it was great. You can't see inside from the parking lot, but don't let that deter you. The service was super friendly and good was great. The spicy garlic furikake was delicious. Serving size was enough for two people. Not fast food and absolutely worth the 15 min wait.

Amazing food and service. This is a family run restaurant and they instantly serve you with a smile. We had the smoked meat egg Benedict and wow the smoked meat is so good. Not incredibly smoky with amazing flavor and sweetness. I had the steak loco moco and the gravy is amazing and the steak is so tender. I will be back again. The portions are also big.

Nephi’s Smokehouse is an absolute gem in Kona! Their Loco Mocos are to die for, hands down the best I’ve ever had. My only regret is not finding this spot sooner so I could have enjoyed it more during my trip. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming; sitting inside felt like being part of a family. The staff were incredibly friendly, chatting with us and answering any questions we had about the menu. They made the experience personal and memorable, which is rare and so appreciated. If you’re in Kona, do yourself a favor and make Nephi’s Smokehouse a priority, you won’t be disappointed!

We had smoked meat and sweet sausage plate, ono fish and shrimp plate, furikake fries. The food was very delicious, especially smoked meat and the shrimp. Staff were friendly as well, the best restaurant in Kona through our trip.

This place is a 10/10!! The food is absolutely delicious. Super hot and fresh. We ordered the smokehouse fries, short ribs, and Korean fried chicken. Everything was fabulous and served with a smile!!

One of the best plate lunches I’ve ever had. Unbelievable Korean fried chicken that was crispy, juicy, and tender with a delicious sauce. Kalbi ribs were incredible as well. Portions were excellent with great rice and mac salad.

This place is the definition of a mom and pop shop. I got the fried rice with smoked pork and a fried egg on top. The wife got a breakfast sandwich. To top it off we got the Poi balls with the ube sauce. This place absolutely blew me away. Even as visitors to this island the people made us feel at home and engaged in personal conversations with us. Highly recommend

Let's start with the staff, the nicest, friendly, helpful staff. Utterly friendly and accommodating, feels like you're at your grandmother's house. Now the food, made to order and was excellent. Well made, flavorful and delicious. Wonderful choices to choose from. Banana lumpia was the bomb. Definitely a must try for local food in the area. Great people great food, what more could you ask for more.

I came here with high hopes based on all the amazing reviews. We tried 5 dishes and our favorite was the smokehouse fries...I got the kalbi plate and it was mostly fat. The Mac salad has tuna or something weird in it. The Korean boneless chicken was hit and miss with chewable pieces, but the sauce was good. Sadly none of us were very impressed and left hungry after spending 100 dollars. The fried rice was pretty good though.