Kua ‘Aina – Carnaby Street
Hawaiian Burgers and SandwichesAloha! Welcome to the legendary Burger and Sandwich restaurant from Hawaii. Are you wondering what ‘Kua ‘Aina’ means and how you say it?
Kua ‘Aina, or “Koo-a eye-na”, means “back country”, but is more often used to describe a country bumpkin in Hawaii. For native Hawaiians it can mean those who actively live Hawaiian culture and keep the spirit of the land alive.
A favourite of President Barack Obama when he’s back home, Terry Thompson’s lava-rock chargrilled burger and sandwich creations with homemade seasonings have become famous since he opened the original Kua ‘Aina on Hawaii’s famous North Shore in 1975. Forty years on, his legendary burgers and succulent sandwiches are still wowing locals, surfers and visitors alike.