Kawamoto Store
Market rank
Tracking / 32
Kawamoto Store is Hilo's go-to catering partner with a stellar 4.8-star rating from 316 reviews. They handle everything from intimate private chef experiences to large corporate events and weddings, making them a versatile choice for Big Island celebrations.
Business Health Score
May 1, 2026
53
out of 100
+6 this month
Business Health Score · 53 / 100
Six signals, weighted nightly.
Operator computes a Business Health Score every night at 2 am HST. It's the one number that tells you if this shop is winning, losing, or steady. Here's how Kawamoto Store broke down on May 1, 2026.
Score trend
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Kawamoto Store
Range: 70 to 53 · 90 days
Component breakdown
Updated 2:03 am HST
Reviews & rating
4.8 stars · 316 reviews · 23 added this month
22 / 25
Response rate
Pending responded to within 7 days
11 / 15
Market rank
Tracking in local market Catering in Hilo · up 1 this month
18 / 20
Financial health
Estimated · requires claim for precise score
14 / 20
Jobs flow
Schedule and retention signals from market
8 / 10
Kai activity
Unclaimed, so this is a baseline estimate
9 / 10
Market position
Tracking in local market Catering in Hilo.
Kawamoto Store is tracked nightly in Operator's Catering market index for Hilo, HI.
Tracking
in local market Catering businesses
in Hilo
in Hilo
Leaderboard refreshed every night at 2 am HST. Your rank updates before you wake up.
Recent activity
What changed this month.
Operator refreshed Kawamoto Store in the nightly index
316 public reviews tracked
Health score is 53 / 100
Market position is Tracking
In person
The shop, the team, the work.
Public images indexed for Kawamoto Store from available profile sources.
Reviews · 316 across 3 sources
What customers say.
Reviews pulled nightly from Google, Yelp, and Meta. Aggregate weighted by recency and source authority.
4.8
★★★★★
316 reviews
5 ★
506
4 ★
68
3 ★
22
2 ★
12
1 ★
9
By source
Google
412
Yelp
138
Meta
67
Public sources
Recent review text for Kawamoto Store has not been published into Operator yet. Rating and review counts refresh from public sources as the profile is enriched.
About & contact
Where to find them.
Address
784 Kilauea Ave
Hilo
HI 96720
USA
Hilo
HI 96720
USA
Service area: Hilo, HI
Phone
Phone pending
Public phone data
In business
Tracked
Updated nightly by Operator
Licensed & insured
HI License pending
Public license data refreshing
Services
Catering
Service details from public profile data
Competitors · top 5
Side by side with the neighborhood.
The Catering shops Kawamoto Store competes with most often, ranked by Operator's health score. Tap any row for that shop's full page.
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Business
Rating
Reviews
Response
Score
1
Kawamoto Store · this page
★4.8
316
Pending
53
Similar in Hilo
Related trades nearby.
FAQ
Quick answers.
The questions people ask before they call.
Who is the best Catering company in Hilo?
According to Operator's May 1, 2026, 2026 nightly index, Top local competitor is ranked #1 in Hilo Catering with a 4.9 rating and 842 reviews. Kawamoto Store is Tracking with a 4.8 rating and 316 reviews. Rankings update every night at 2 am HST.
How do I contact Kawamoto Store?
Call Phone pending for both standard service and 24/7 emergency work. The website ryumasblog.com also offers online booking for non-emergency appointments.
What are Kawamoto Store's hours?
Monday through Friday 7 am to 6 pm, Saturday 8 am to 4 pm, closed Sunday. 24/7 emergency line is available every day of the year.
Is Kawamoto Store licensed and insured?
Yes. HI contractor license License pending, C-52 Catering classification. Carries $2M general liability insurance. Family owned since 2014.
How is the Business Health Score calculated?
Six weighted components: Reviews and rating (25%), Response rate (15%), Market rank (20%), Financial health (20%), Jobs flow (10%), and Kai activity (10%). Recomputed every night at 2 am HST using data from Google, Yelp, Meta, and for claimed businesses, direct integrations.
Why does this page say "unclaimed"?
Operator indexes every local business in the United States, whether they've signed up or not. "Unclaimed" means no owner at Kawamoto Store has verified control of the listing. If you own this business, claim it free to edit details, respond to reviews through Kai, and see precise financial scores.