Best Thai Food and Sushi Near Lihue Airport: ALISA Sushi & Thai Bistro
Landed at Lihue Airport and craving authentic Thai food or fresh sushi? You don't have to wait until you reach your resort. ALISA Sushi & Thai Bistro is located just two minutes from Lihue Airport (LIH) at Harbor Mall, making it the perfect first or last stop on your Kauai adventure.
Why Travelers Choose ALISA Near Lihue Airport
Whether you've just stepped off a long flight or have a few hours before departure, ALISA offers what most airport-area restaurants can't: restaurant-quality Thai cuisine, hand-crafted sushi rolls, and panoramic ocean views of Kalapaki Bay and Nawiliwili Harbor.
Location Convenience
ALISA Sushi & Thai Bistro sits on the 2nd floor of Harbor Mall at 3501 Rice Street in Lihue. The restaurant is:
- 2 minutes from Lihue Airport (LIH)
- Across the street from Kalapaki Beach
- Walking distance from Nawiliwili Harbor cruise ship terminal
- Next to the Royal Sonesta Kauai Resort (formerly Marriott)
For visitors arriving by cruise ship at Nawiliwili Harbor, Harbor Mall offers a free trolley shuttle service on cruise ship days.
Fresh Sushi and Authentic Thai in One Restaurant
What sets ALISA apart from other restaurants near the airport is the unique combination of two beloved cuisines under one roof. Our owner-chef brings over 20 years of experience in Asian cuisine, preparing every dish to order with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients.
Popular Thai Dishes
Guests consistently praise our authentic Thai preparations:
- Pad Thai with perfectly balanced sweet, sour, and savory flavors
- Tom Yum Soup made with aromatic lemongrass and galangal
- Tom Kha Chicken featuring creamy coconut broth
- Green Curry and Red Curry with customizable spice levels
- Crispy Pork Belly with Thai Basil
- Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao)
Fresh Sushi Selection
Our sushi menu features fresh-cut fish and creative specialty rolls:
- Spicy Tuna Roll
- Fresh Sashimi platters
- Signature house rolls
- Poke bowls with island-fresh fish