Leong’s Market and Grill
Grandma Grace's recipes fuel this Koloa legend—locals line up for the best chili pepper chicken in all Hawaii
About Leong’s Market and Grill
# Leong's Market and Grill
This family-run spot in Koloa serves Hawaiian comfort food using Grandma Grace's recipes—the kind of place where locals eat regularly. You'll find home-cooked island favorites in generous portions that fuel whatever comes next.
The chili pepper chicken is highly regarded here—reviewers call it the best in Hawaii. The flavors are bold and portions are substantial. Their loco moco delivers the classic Hawaiian plate lunch experience, and the beef stew (slow-cooked with carrots and potatoes) provides serious comfort food. The Hawaiian combo plates let you mix laulau and kalua pig with traditional sides like lomi salmon and poke.
The atmosphere is relaxed and unpretentious. You order at the counter and enjoy good food without ceremony. It works for families, hungry surfers, and anyone seeking authentic local grinds without the tourist markup.
**Insider tip:** Two locations operate in Koloa and Kapa'a. They accept reservations, which helps during busy dinner times.
You'll find this is where locals go for real Hawaiian cooking, not the watered-down resort version.
Where it is
2829 Ala Kalanikaumaka St, Koloa, HI 96756, USA
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