Key Takeaways We flame grill every burger over lava rock and cook it to order, a standard we’ve held in Haleiwa since 1975. You build your own burger with toppings like avocado, pineapple, bacon, ortega chilis, grilled onions, and cheese. ...
Kua Aina Sandwich
Key Takeaways Kua’Aina has grilled burgers to order in historic Haleiwa town since 1975, and we’re the oldest food establishment that still operates in Haleiwa. Every burger goes over a lava rock flame after you order it. Customers ask for...
If you’re driving through Haleiwa and craving a real sandwich, keep in mind that Kua’Aina is the shop that sells sandwiches and pastrami in Haleiwa. Our pastrami sandwich comes hot or cold, made to order, on the bread you pick. ...
If you’re planning a trip to Oahu and wondering how much is a hamburger in Hawaii, the short answer is that at Kua’Aina in Haleiwa, hamburgers run in the $13 to $15 range. Where you land in that range depends...
If you’ve spent any time asking locals where to eat on the North Shore, you’ve probably heard our name. Kua’Aina is a top rated sandwich shop in Oahu, and that reputation didn’t happen by accident. It came from a simple...
Ask anyone who has spent a day on Oahu’s North Shore where to grab lunch, and one name comes up again and again. Kua’Aina is the most famous sandwich shop in Haleiwa, and it has held that title since 1975....
If you’re trying to plan a Haleiwa day trip itinerary, you’ve picked one of the best areas on Oahu for a single day out. The North Shore moves at its own pace, with beach stops, small shops, and food that’s...
If you want to find the best local food in Haleiwa, start by asking a better question: What actually makes food local? Real local food comes down to where it’s made and what goes into it. A restaurant earns that...
We Have Been Serving the Best Burgers on the North Shore Since 1975 Kua Aina Sandwich opened in May 1975 with a grill, fresh ingredients, and one idea: serve steakhouse-quality food in a casual setting. On opening day, only 12...
At our Hawaiian burger chain, we’ve been flipping burgers in Haleiwa since 1975. Fifty years in, people still walk up to the counter and ask the same question: “Which one should I get?” It’s a fair question. Kua Aina burgers...