Hawaiian
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Hawaiian restaurant offering a vegan saimin made in coconut broth with sweet potatoes, mushrooms, kai choy and nori. Side dishes include grilled mushroom sticks and fried brussel sprouts, as well as side salads. Reported closed December 2021.
© OpenStreetMap contributors
-
Loading...
-
- Accepts credit cards
-
-
Last update on 08 Jan 2023 by cyle
Update business info -
Are you the owner?
Claim this business -
Added by CRW on 27 Dec 2018
-
-
15 Reviews
First Review by CRW
jb055
Points +139
Rebranded - no longer Saimin Dojo - Edit
One star simply because it is no longer Saimin Dojo and they don’t have any Saimin on their menu (or vegan food)
Read moreGuest
cyle
Points +325
Great saimin! - Edit
I was so happy to find this place on my previous visit to Kauai and get to try something new that my non vegan friends having haver been eating for so long. Although had to add a bit of salt, pepper and chili oil to bring out the full flavor in the broth, I found it super flavorful. The additions may have helped to draw it out, but it's there and up to your own preference for how much salt etc to add.
Read moreGuest
LindseySchwartz
Points +145
Vegan Samin - Edit
I was a little hesitant after reading some happy cow reviews that the noodles might not be vegan but I confirmed with them there is no egg in the noodles in the vegan dish. It was amazing! Featured on Diners Dive Ins and Drives for a reason!
Read moreGuest
AudreyMannuel
Points +132
Great Saimin! - Edit
Had the vegan saimin, brussel sprouts, and mushroom skewers. The bsprouts were amazing! The saimin was delicious and creamy but felt a bit bland.
Read moreGuest
jeremy_see
Points +38
Vegan Saimin + More - Edit
Had a memorable bowl of vegan saimin. If you’re on the island, you have to try it — they also have a saimin drive-thru 🤯
Read morePros: 100% vegan saimin is rare to find, There are also vegan side dishes, Chill vibes
Guest
·X·
Points +18778
Saimin Dojo - Edit
Great Vegan Saimin dish! Though, the broth is pretty rich so you need to have the right hunger level to finish the bowl. I had never heard of saimin soup before and had no idea it is a Hawaiian soup that combines various soups from the Islands local cultures (e.g., Hawaiian, Japanese, Chinese, etc.)--very cool. I really liked their take on this and the vegan soup was delicious. They could pay a little more attention to the ambiance in the restaurant but otherwise everything was really good.
Read moreGuest
catherinetg143
Points +140
Delicious! - Edit
We had the crispy brussels sprouts which were absolutely delicious, and we did the Vegan Saimin, which was crazy good!!
Read moreGuest
LeiRey19
Points +30
Ok, not great - Edit
Eggplant and rice is the best vegan dish, not the saimin. Came twice to see if they were having an off day, but turns out they just don’t have good vegan saimin. The coconut base is too thick and lacks flavor. Wish they did a miso or mushroom soup base, maybe some day.
Read moreGuest
vasily19
Points +16
Pretty gross - Edit
If you’re not interested in drinking a thick, heavy bowl of full-fat coconut milk, their vegan saimin is not for you. It wasn’t good enough to warrant how bad it made me feel... physically and emotionally. I regret this decision.
Read morePros: It’s vegan... maybe. The noodles tasted like egg., The saimin had some interesting flavors, Cute spot
Cons: Saimin made me feel reallllly nasty, Ultimately didn’t eat much of it -too heavy/gross
Guest
GiselaFiege
Points +287
Tasty Vegan option - Edit
Very taste and so reasonably priced for island fair. However I’ve had the vegan saimin twice and both time my stomach bloated instantly. I know TMI but it may be due to the noodles, not certain they are Vegan.
Read morePros: Price point $$
Cons: Questionable Noodles
Guest
Labylala
Points +741
Yum local foods - Edit
Finally we had a moderate pricing and yummy local vegan dinner! Got Vegan Saimin noodle dish, eggplant dish with rice (instead of potato salad, I asked for extra pickled veggies), fried Brussels sprouts and mushroom stick. All dishes are good, included tip was around $35.
Read morePros: Moderate pricing , 5-6 vegan options
Cons: Kind of oily
Guest
RoseOstiguyPion
Points +145
So good but - Edit
The vegan option is incredibly good but I have serious doubts about the noodles.... They look like egg noodles and I'm concerned. Just the thought of it made us feel sick.
Read morePlease let us know if some of you know what they're made of!
Pros: Taste, Price, Easy access
Cons: The noodles look eggy, No wifi if I remember correctly, A/C is a bit too intense
Guest
jbryan21
Points +162
Amazing!! Must stop! Seriously go here! - Edit
The vegan Saimin is my all time favorite noodle bowl. It's like a hybrid between Thai flavors (coconut milk, lemongrass, and maybe curry) and a ramen noodle bowl. The sweet potatoes have crispy skin and the mushrooms are nice. It's a nice hearty meal and honestly the best vegan food I've had on the island after a few days of exploring. Will go back for sure. Also you get to try a local dish!
Read morePros: Delicious, Good value and portion
Cons: Limited selection of vegan dishes
Guest
sb33333
Points +289
Delicious vegan saimin! - Edit
First time ever trying saimin and it was delicious! The portion was generous, price very reasonable (especially for Kauai), and flavor was fantastic. I highly recommend this place for any hungry vegans looking for a filling and delicious meal!
Read moreGuest
CRW
Points +655
Vegan Saimin - Edit
The star of the restaurant is their saimin, and the vegan saimin is excellent. It’s made in a coconut broth with sweet potatoes, mushrooms, nori, and kai choy. It’s counter-service with an array of condiments on a center table in the dining area.
Read moreGuest
For Members
Why was my review removed? Guidelines for writing a review View our privacy policyFor Business Owners
Claim this business See inaccurate information? Submit an update here Link to this page from your site See an unfair review? View full terms & conditionsThis page has been viewed 5941 times.