Fodor's Expert Review Lemongrass Bistro

This well-kept secret occupies a small stylish venue across from the Kailua-Kona public library. The Asian-fusion menu—everything is made to order—includes Thai, Vietnamese, Japanese, Laotian, and Filipino dishes. Everything is presented with resort flair, with entrées ranging from short ribs, lamb, steak and duck to grilled seafood and teriyaki prime rib. Good bets are the green papaya salad or the oxtail udon noodle soup.