ALISA Sushi & Thai Bistro
Lihue
Restaurant in Lihue, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
A second-floor sushi and Thai bistro on Rice Street, ALISA operates without clear price signals or standout credentials, making it a serviceable backup rather than a primary booking. Seven-day service and a midday kitchen break suggest reliable prep routines, but the dual-cuisine format and lack of public recognition place it behind beachfront competitors like Duke's Kauai and Cafe Portofino for both atmosphere and value clarity.
About ALISA Sushi & Thai Bistro
ALISA Sushi & Thai Bistro is a casual venue in Lihue with daily hours but limited public detail beyond its schedule and dress code. Pricing, detailed menu information, chef credentials, awards, reservations, service format, seating details are not available. It is best evaluated as a practical casual option rather than a venue with documented premium signals. Diners comparing it with other options such as Duke's Kauai and Cafe Portofino should check current details directly before making plans.
The Name and Details
The venue name is ALISA Sushi & Thai Bistro, but detailed dishes, signature items, pricing, menu structure are not available. The operating schedule for ALISA Sushi & Thai Bistro is daily from 11 AM to 2:30 PM and again from 3:30 PM to 9:30 PM. That makes it an option for either the midday or evening window, with a one-hour break in between. Without information on standout dishes, service style, or awards, one meal period cannot be ranked over another.
Timing and Atmosphere
ALISA Sushi & Thai Bistro keeps the same hours every day of the week: 11 AM to 2:30 PM, then 3:30 PM to 9:30 PM. The dress code is casual. Other atmosphere details, including room layout, views, bar seating, reservation process, crowd patterns, are not available. If you are deciding between ALISA Sushi & Thai Bistro and other Lihue dining rooms, use the hours and casual dress code as the most reliable planning details. For a broader look at nearby options, consult our full Lihue restaurants guide to compare venues across the city.
Reservations: Booking details are not available. Dress: Casual. Best time: The daily windows are 11 AM to 2:30 PM and 3:30 PM to 9:30 PM. Compare: Consider ALISA Sushi & Thai Bistro alongside other options such as Duke's Kauai, Cafe Portofino, Kikuchi's, Kukui's on Kalapaki Beach, The Royal Lanai, checking current details directly before choosing.
Planning details
- Location
- 3501 Rice St Ste 2012 2nd Floor, Lihue, HI 96766
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- alisasushithai.com
- Phone
- +18083597896
The take
The Take
The Vibe
ALISA reads like a neighborhood bistro tucked above the busy retail strip on Rice Street. The dining room leans casual and unpretentious, favoring working-class regulars and straightforward hospitality over theatrical tasting menus. In practice that means a menu that splits its focus between Japanese sushi service and Thai kitchen cooking, and a room that feels like a comfortable local alternative to resort-facing restaurants. The piece emphasizes the restaurant’s connection to Kauai’s abundant local seafood, which gives the dining experience an anchored, ingredient-forward personality rather than a glossy, destination-driven one.
Best For
This is a reliable pick for locals and visitors who want fresh island fish and uncomplicated Thai comfort in a relaxed, everyday setting. The second-floor, strip-mall location makes it an easy choice for neighborhood dinners, families and casual groups looking for good value outside the resort corridor. It’s suited to midweek meals, relaxed weekend dinners, and anyone who prefers a low-key spot that still leans on high-quality local sourcing rather than a formal or theatrical dinner format.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the menu’s stated specialties: the pineapple fried rice and pineapple curry showcase the Thai side, while the spicy tuna roll calls out the sushi program. With Kauai’s access to ahi, albacore and mahi-mahi noted in the write-up, ordering a couple of sushi plates alongside a shared Thai entree is an efficient way to sample the kitchen’s dual focus. Portions and prices are presented with neighborhood sensibilities in mind, so plan to share plates and mixes of sushi and hot dishes for the fullest sense of what ALISA offers.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy tropical oasis with ocean/bay views, relaxed family-friendly atmosphere, and outdoor terrace seating enjoying harbor breezes.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
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Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- pineapple fried rice
- pineapple curry
- spicy tuna roll
Planning details
Location
3501 Rice St Ste 2012 2nd Floor, Lihue, HI 96766 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Cafe Portofino, Notable alternative
- Duke's Kauai, Notable alternative
- Kukui's on Kalapaki Beach, Notable alternative
- The Royal Lanai, Notable alternative
- Kikuchi's, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
ALISA competes in Lihue's mid-tier casual dining segment, where Cafe Portofino and Duke's Kauai anchor the beachfront with clearer value propositions and prime Kalapaki Bay views. Duke's offers a surf-and-turf menu with oceanfront seating that justifies higher prices, while Cafe Portofino delivers Italian-American comfort in a similarly relaxed setting. ALISA's dual sushi-and-Thai format positions it as a convenience play for diners who want variety over specialization, but without public pricing or awards data, it's difficult to argue it outperforms either beachfront option on quality or ambiance.
For budget-conscious diners, Kikuchi's offers plate-lunch classics at lower price points, The Royal Lanai provides a more formal setting if the occasion demands tablecloth service. Kukui's on Kalapaki Beach splits the difference with buffet-style breakfast and dinner options that work well for families or groups with varied tastes. If ALISA is fully booked or doesn't match your budget, start with Duke's for reliability or Kikuchi's for local flavor, both deliver more predictable outcomes than a dual-cuisine format with limited public track record.
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Compare ALISA Sushi & Thai Bistro
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| ALISA Sushi & Thai Bistro | Lihue | No published awards |
| Cafe Portofino | Lihue | No published awards |
| Duke's Kauai | Lihue | No published awards |
| Kukui's on Kalapaki Beach | Lihue | No published awards |
| The Royal Lanai | Lihue | No published awards |
| Kikuchi's | Lihue | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about ALISA Sushi & Thai Bistro?
ALISA Sushi & Thai Bistro is a casual venue in Lihue. The hours are 11 AM to 2:30 PM and 3:30 PM to 9:30 PM every day. Detailed menu items, pricing, reservation process, seating style, awards are not available, so first-timers should check current information directly before visiting.
What should I wear to ALISA Sushi & Thai Bistro?
The dress code is casual. Specific expectations beyond that are not available.
What are alternatives to ALISA Sushi & Thai Bistro?
Other venues to consider include Duke's Kauai, Cafe Portofino, Kikuchi's, Kukui's on Kalapaki Beach, The Royal Lanai, along with other dining in Lihue. Current menus, pricing, service details should be checked directly with each venue.
Is the midday or evening window better at ALISA Sushi & Thai Bistro?
The schedule includes a midday window, 11 AM to 2:30 PM, an evening window, 3:30 PM to 9:30 PM, every day. No information is available to establish that one period is better than the other, or that the menu differs between the two periods.
Is ALISA Sushi & Thai Bistro good for a special occasion?
ALISA Sushi & Thai Bistro has a casual dress code, but details such as ambiance, service style, reservations, seating, special-occasion amenities are not available. If the occasion depends on a particular setting or service format, confirm directly before booking or visiting.
