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Is Tahini Nui Still Open? Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Update (Hanalei, HI)

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As of September 2026, Tahini Nui is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

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thenui.com ·
Secondary source
Google ·

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What the source shows: Google Places lists Tahiti Nui as operational and the business's website, checked 2026-09-08, displays a 2026 copyright notice and active reservation and event pages.

  • Season / episode Season 30, Episode 2
  • Original air date
  • Address 5122 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei, HI 96714
  • Current name Tahiti Nui

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured the Kauai restaurant, listed in the episode as Tahini Nui, for the May 24, 2019 episode 'A World of Barbecue,' highlighting its Tahitian-style barbecue and traditional Polynesian dishes. The restaurant's correct name is Tahiti Nui, a longstanding Tahitian restaurant and bar on Kuhio Highway in Hanalei, Hawaii. According to Google Places, the business carries an operational listing status. On September 8, 2026, Tahiti Nui's website, thenui.com, carried a 2026 copyright notice and pages for reservations, private events, catering, and gift cards, including a dedicated luau gift card. The site's homepage title reads 'Tahitian Food & Restaurant in Hanalei, Hawaii | Tahiti Nui – TheNui.' The website also listed social channels on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, along with an online cart and login feature for guests booking events.

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Season / episode
Season 30, Episode 2
Original air date
Episode title
A World of Barbecue
What was featured
Tahitian-style barbecue and Polynesian dishes
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Tahini Nui

Frequently asked questions

Is Tahini Nui still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Tahini Nui is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

What happened to Tahini Nui after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured the Kauai restaurant, listed in the episode as Tahini Nui, for the May 24, 2019 episode 'A World of Barbecue,' highlighting its Tahitian-style barbecue and traditional Polynesian dishes. As of September 2026, Tahini Nui is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

What is Tahini Nui called now?

Now: Tahiti Nui (formerly Tahini Nui). As of September 2026, Tahini Nui is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

Where is Tahini Nui located?

5122 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei, HI 96714. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Tahini Nui?

Season 30, Episode 2 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired May 24, 2019. The episode is titled “A World of Barbecue”.

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Visit info

Address
5122 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei, HI 96714
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
thenui.com

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Sources

  • thenui.com — http://www.thenui.com/
  • Google — https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tahiti+Nui+5122+Kuhio+Hwy+Hanalei+HI+96714

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