Tasting Kauai

Name: Tasting Kauai
Address: 2959 Umi Street Suite 201, Lihue, HI, 96766, US
Telephone: +18082782912
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.6

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Tasting Kauai

Join us on a culinary romp through paradise. Explore the flavors of the island and our rich culture.

Tasting Kauai offers amazing food tours that explore the North Shore, South Shore and East Side. All tours include tastings with some serious fun in Kauai’s most delicious and beautiful neighborhoods. Suitable for all age groups and fitness levels, you’ll enjoy delectable foods from one-of-a-kind specialty food stores, famous local restaurants and food trucks while receiving an insider’s view into

the culture and history that defines the Garden Island. Walk away with new culinary perspectives, big smiles, satisfied taste buds and the confidence to explore new flavors.

08/08/2024

Have you seen this concert coming up?

Get your tickets online at downtownlihue.com/kapena

07/17/2024

40 Year Kapena Reunion Tour - https://mailchi.mp/tastingkauai/40-year-kapena-reunion-tour-13752308

07/16/2024

Kauai ʻohana - If you are not receiving email updates directly from the county, please go to kauai.gov and enroll in the county alerts. Also, 93.5 Kong radio is the official radio station for confirmed news updates if email isn’t accessible.

Be safe all - will continue to share information as it is released.

The County of Kauaʻi is a county in the U.S. state of Hawaiʻi. It consists of the islands of Kauaʻi, Niʻihau, Lehua, and Kaʻula.

07/10/2024

Every 2nd Saturday Night Market on Kress Street - https://mailchi.mp/tastingkauai/every-2nd-saturday-night-market-on-kress-street-13752168

07/04/2024

Aloha Friday Art Nights on Kress Street - https://mailchi.mp/tastingkauai/aloha-friday-art-nights-on-kress-street-13752208

07/01/2024

40 Year Kapena Reunion Tour August 24, Saturday! Get your tickets at downtownlihue.com/kapena - https://mailchi.mp/tastingkauai/40-year-kapena-reunion-tour

05/12/2024

Happy Mother's Day from ours to yours

Just popping in to send some love to all our mamas

04/16/2024

Kauaʻi Brewers Festival is back! April 20, 2024 - https://mailchi.mp/tastingkauai/kauai-brewers-festival-is-back-april-20-13747219

04/09/2024

Kauaʻi Brewers Festival is back! April 20, 2024 - https://mailchi.mp/tastingkauai/kauai-brewers-festival-is-back-april-20-13747215

04/02/2024

Address

2959 Umi Street Suite 201
Lihue, HI
96766

Telephone

+18082782912

Website

http://TastingKauai.com/

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Our Story

Unlike any other part of the world, Kauai has the most unique collection of people, culture, and food. It’s a true melting pot, a clash of cultures, and a place for all. Tasting Kauai helps you experience Kauai the best way possible, through your palette.

We take you on an incredible educational food tour that brings you joy through the food you’ll taste, the people you meet, and the lessons you’ll learn.

Our mission is to promote Food Sustainability by connecting the foodie with their food creators, chefs, farmers, ranchers and create a life-long bond between the food we grow and eat.

Join us one of our five tours around Kauai and enjoy the wonders that entails. Suitable for all age groups and fitness levels, you’ll enjoy delectable foods from one-of-a-kind specialty food stores, famous local restaurants and food trucks while receiving an insider’s view into the culture and history that defines the Garden Island. Walk away with new culinary perspectives, big smiles, satisfied taste buds and the confidence to explore new flavors.

Tuesdays North Shore Food Tour

Six tastings including a tiki cocktail (or mocktail for those who don’t drink alcohol)

Nosh on Hawaii’s iconic food, including kalua pork and poi grown and made by a 6 generation family farm

Meet local chefs and food creators and hear their story

Learn about and taste canoe crops such as taro, breadfruit, purple sweet potatoes and coconut

When you take the Kauai Food Tour – North Shore, you hop in your car and follow us on a tasting adventure through the lush north side of the island. We’ll experience out-of-the way establishments, taste products made with canoe crops and exotic fruit, sample Hawaiian food, learn about Tiki cocktail culture, meet chefs and more. This food tour is centered around the beauty and creativity of the North Shore. Book this tour by clicking here!

Wednesday - South Shore Food Tour

Six tastings with owner interaction, insider access and more!

Enjoy award-winning sushi and molecular gastronomy

Sample tropical fruit made into jams, bowls, gelato and pastries

Uncover the best vendors at a gourmet farmers market

Follow us in the comfort of your own car on the Kauai Food Tour – South Shore and sample the sights, flavors and culture of the island’s sunny south side. The stops on this tour are a celebration of food inspired by Hawaii’s diverse cultures. Book this tour by clicking here!

Thursdays - East Shore Food Tour

Six tastings with owner interaction, insider access and more!

Discover farm-to-table food and unique history of the East Side

Private tastings with some of the East Side’s best chefs

When you take the Kauai Food Tour – East Shore, jump in your car and follow us on a culinary adventure across the East Side of the island, known as the Royal Coconut Coast. Explore hidden gems; sample burgers with a local twist and enjoy tastings at some of the East Side’s best farm-to-table restaurants. This unique food tour is centered on the regional cuisine of Hawaii, where tEhe host community lives, eats and plays. Book this tour by clicking here!

Fridays - West Shore Food Tour

Five tastings with owner interaction, insider access and more!

Discover farm-to-table food and the unique history of Hanapepe

Private tastings and Chef demos

When you take the Hanapepe Walking Tour, stroll with us on a culinary adventure of the West side of the island. Explore hidden gems; sample traditional Japanese cuisine with a local twist and enjoy tastings at some of Hanapepe’s most quintessential cafes. This unique food tour is centered on the regional cuisine of Hawaii as well as the subsequent cultures that brought new flavors to the islands. Book a tour by clicking here!

Saturdays - Lihue Shore Food Tour

Six stops include a farm visit, multiple farmers market tastings, 2 farm to table restaurant tastings, and a brewery pairing (non-alcoholic also available!)

Meet local chefs, farmers and food creators and hear their story

Learn about the ingredients and taste what is fresh on island now

Learn about the future of farming and food growth here on Kauai

When you come along for our Lihue Farm Tour we will share with you the agricultural connection to food on the island. Kicking off at the Farm bureau Farmer’s Market at the Kauai Community College on Saturday mornings, you will have a chance to meet farmers and farm table vendors first hand in the market setting. Additionally, you will get a chance to tour the Go Farm Hawaii project that is behind Kauai Community College and learn about the future of farming and food growth on the island.

After the market, we will continue our culinary romp through the town of Lihue and get to taste farm to table restaurant cuisine, meet local chefs, and visit Kauai’s best brewery… and more. This food tour is centered around the farm to table scene of Kauai and on getting behind the scenes in Lihue. Book a tour by clicking here!

Last but not certainly least, we offer custom and private food tours for all.

Custom and private group tours available for: • Team Building Functions • Corporate Events • Large Friend Outings • Family Gatherings • New Employee or Intern Events • Networking Groups • Birthday Celebrations • Singles / Ladies Groups • Weekday Group Activity • Culinary & Cooking Groups • Bachelor & Bachelorette Wedding Parties • Social and Happy Hour Events • Bridal or Baby Showers • Wedding Anniversary Party Holiday Party • College Seminar and Groups Benefits of a private group tour: • Private and exclusive experience limited to your group members only • Outstanding tour guides in limited group sizes to maximize time and interactions • Easily accommodate typical private group tour size (10-20 guests) • Excellent and fun team-building event for any business and employees • Memorable outing and activity for family, friends, girlfriends or travel groups • Option to customize length, start times, distance and number of tasting locations Private tour client list includes: PepsiCo. Nutra Blend Larry H. Miller Group RCC Principal Financial Group MC&A Hawaii Island Partners Hawaii Koncept Events Martin's Travel and Tours LA The Shidler Group Travel Place Plus AlliedPRA Hawaii New World Travel The World Residencies at Sea