Simple Joy Vegetarian Cuisine

This place was an awesome find after an active morning! I went around 1pm on Sunday and was the only patron there likely because it was an hour until they close to set up for dinner. I got spring roll... Read more

This place was an awesome find after an active morning! I went around 1pm on Sunday and was the only patron there likely because it was an hour until they close to set up for dinner. I got spring rolls appetizer and the pineapple spare ribs entree with an iced matcha to drink. I was surprised at the vast menu, and very pleased that they are all vegan! The pineapple soy ribs had an interesting flavor, somewhat like cinnamon or cloves. I enjoyed the texture & sauce flavoring. The spring rolls were yummy and crunchy with a light sauce. The matcha drink was blended so texture like a frappecino, and slightly sweet. I also got banana lumpia for the road, LOL! I was very happy with the service & the quality of the food. Read less

Family-owned, affordable, nondescript but incredibly tasty restaurant. My favorite vegan spot in Hawaii. It’s too bad so few people are in whenever we visit; they deserve more recognition. I brought m... Read more

Family-owned, affordable, nondescript but incredibly tasty restaurant. My favorite vegan spot in Hawaii. It’s too bad so few people are in whenever we visit; they deserve more recognition. I brought my grandmother here weeks ago; she’s run a catering business for decades, and is very picky about restaurant food. Though she isn’t vegan, she gave this place 2 thumbs up! Must try’s: mushroom linguine, curry noodle, pumpkin soup, sugar cane juice Read less

I’ve been to this vegan friendly restaurant EASILY a dozen times now in the last year. I can’t believe the little amount of foot traffic. You sit down immediately, they serve you within 10 minutes of ... Read more

I’ve been to this vegan friendly restaurant EASILY a dozen times now in the last year. I can’t believe the little amount of foot traffic. You sit down immediately, they serve you within 10 minutes of you ordering!? Annnnd the food is phenomenal! I want to point out, I am not a vegan, will probably never be a vegan, but my girlfriend is a vegan so this is a go-to spot for us. Usually eating at a vegan restaurant feels like a compromise or a sacrifice of flavor. But not Simple Joy. HOLY (vegan-friendly) COW! Flavorful, great service, the main waiter is absolutely a delight, and the portions are huge for Honolulu pricing. For the love of God give this hole in the wall some more love ❤️ You won’t regret it! P.S This is not a paid review, I’m actually siting in the restaurant right now with 5 entrees, 2 specialty drinks, and an appetizer in front of me and it’s only me and my girlfriend. The food is even good reheated! If you’re unsure what to buy.. Highly highly recommend the mushroom linguine. We don’t eat here without buying it. Whether we eat now or later, damn, its good 👍🏻 P.S. P.S. sorry not sorry for eating some of the food before taking photos Read less

Enjoyed a lovely comforting and nourishing family meal here. I got their lemongrass tofu which was quite flavorful and satisfying, and also got to try nibbles of their unassumingly tasty Puttanesca pa... Read more

Enjoyed a lovely comforting and nourishing family meal here. I got their lemongrass tofu which was quite flavorful and satisfying, and also got to try nibbles of their unassumingly tasty Puttanesca pasta, which came with some great mock chicken that had all the texture and flavor to satisfy a meat craving. Staff were very sweet too. Also recommend their appetizers, and banana salad flower, which was very unique and refreshing! Read less

This was the best vegetarian restaurant I found in Hawaii. The food was so good I had dinner there twice and bought a takeaway for lunch the next day each time. I had the banana leaf salad at the top ... Read more

This was the best vegetarian restaurant I found in Hawaii. The food was so good I had dinner there twice and bought a takeaway for lunch the next day each time. I had the banana leaf salad at the top of the Ka'au trail hike and it was sublime! All the food was freshly made and very flavourful. Read less