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Is Kaaloa's Super J's Still Open? Update (Honaunau-Napoopoo, HI)

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As of September 2026, Kaaloa's Super J's is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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Yelp ·
Secondary source
foodnetwork.com

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What the source shows: A Yelp listing updated in August 2026 shows more than 1,300 reviews and a 4.8-star rating, and Food Network's restaurant page confirms the lau lau feature and the owner-operator details.

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What happened after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

On 'Hidden Treasures,' host Sunny Anderson visited Kaaloa's Super J's in Captain Cook, Hawaii, for its slow-cooked pork lau lau, which the show highlighted as notably tender. The roadside eatery sits along the Mamalahoa Highway in the Honaunau-Napoopoo area of Hawaii Island and is owner-operated by Janice and John Kaaloa, who founded the business in 1992 and are known for inviting guests to sit and talk story while they eat. According to a Yelp listing updated in August 2026 showing more than 1,300 reviews and a 4.8-star rating, the restaurant remains a highly ranked stop on the island, and Tripadvisor similarly lists it as a top-rated restaurant in Captain Cook. Current listed hours are Monday and Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. No reporting was found describing a closure, sale, or relocation since the episode aired.

Featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate

Season / episode
Season 3, Episode 8
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Hidden Treasures
What was featured
Slow-cooked pork lau lau with host Sunny Anderson
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Kaaloa's Super J's

Frequently asked questions

Is Kaaloa's Super J's still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Kaaloa's Super J's is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Kaaloa's Super J's after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

On 'Hidden Treasures,' host Sunny Anderson visited Kaaloa's Super J's in Captain Cook, Hawaii, for its slow-cooked pork lau lau, which the show highlighted as notably tender. As of September 2026, Kaaloa's Super J's is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Kaaloa's Super J's located?

83-5409 South Kona Belt Road, Honaunau-Napoopoo, HI 96726. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Best Thing I Ever Ate featured Kaaloa's Super J's?

Season 3, Episode 8 of Best Thing I Ever Ate. The episode is titled “Hidden Treasures”.

What do reviews say since Best Thing I Ever Ate?

According to a Yelp listing updated in August 2026 showing more than 1,300 reviews and a 4.8-star rating, the restaurant remains a highly ranked stop on the island, and Tripadvisor similarly lists it as a top-rated restaurant in Captain Cook. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

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Visit info

Address
83-5409 South Kona Belt Road, Honaunau-Napoopoo, HI 96726
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
None found

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Sources

  • Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/kaaloas-super-js-authentic-hawaiian-captain-cook-2
  • foodnetwork.com — https://www.foodnetwork.com/restaurants/hi/captain-cook/kaaloas-super-js-authentic-hawaiian-restaurant
  • Tripadvisor — https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g60580-d2546474-Reviews-Ka_aloa_s_Super_J_s-Captain_Cook_Island_of_Hawaii_Hawaii.html

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