Teshima Restaurant

This place is a class act. The steak was delicious. Id probably skip the tempura next time. Kids loved their teriyaki beef and chicken. We all had a great time. Putting flowers in my daughters hair was a nice touch. The service was very diligent and polite. All around winner.

This is the kind of authentic, honest to goodness, rich cultural experience you only come across once in a great while, and you hope you didn't tread to hard or make too much noise because this is a truly special place. We spotted Teshima's from the road and there was just something about it we couldn't put our finger on. That "something about it" turned out to be a place with a deeply important place in the community, long run by an amazing proprietress well into her mid-100's, and still treated with that level of care today. We enjoyed the traditional cuisine and felt right at home, no matter how much of a stranger we were.

Wow, great service and food! This is easily my favorite place on the island, from the historic atmosphere to the incredibly friendly staff. Between the four of us, we tried a little of everything. If you prefer to keep it simple, go with the chicken teriyaki—it's probably the best I’ve ever had at a restaurant. If you want a variety, go with the trio. While the pickled cucumbers were tasty and the sashimi was incredibly fresh, the real star of the show was the shrimp tempura. We also tried a bowl of glass noodles with a very tasty sauce, Definitely do not skip the shrimp tempura!

We went here on a whim and it did not disappoint! The food was top tier, Helen was an amazing waitress and took such good care of us. The story behind the restaurant is so amazing! We definitely want to come back for breakfast!

One of the best places I’ve ever had a pleasure to have a dinner. If you love something with a heart in what they do - that’s 100% the right choice. Thank you for being best hosts. You carry her legacy honorably! 💛

Old school, family, Japanese restaurant serving quality authentic comfort dishes. Ahi poke, sashimi, tempura, udon, miso butterfish were all perfectly cooked. A restaurant filled w locals. Casual. No reservations. Street parking. A+

What a gem in Kealakekua! A rustic, clean, simple restaurant with fantastic Japanese cuisine that goes beyond sushi and sashimi. Service is A+ - friendly, prompt and full of Aloha. Customers were a good mix of both residents and visitors. You will not be disappointed!

A must stop if you’re on the island. Historic Japanese restaurant with great tempura. Enjoyed by locals as well as tourists. There’s a one way entrance and exit through the restaurant, kinda fun.

One of the best meals I've had in Hawaii. The ingredients are very high quality and they are done great justice. Great minimalist presentation. Amazing staff and just good vibes. We got the #2 dinner.

This restaurant is incredible! First of all, so much history and a great vibe. We knew it had to be good when we saw a line out the door. Even though it was a long line, we didn’t wait that long and it was 100% worth the wait. The service was fantastic. They served us hot green tea with our meals which was delicious. I got the teishoku and every part of the meal was incredible.