Sustainable You Hawaii: Cozy Bowl – Delicious Vegan Noodles

Cozy Bowl, located at the Aloha Market within the National Tropical Botanical Gardens in Kaua'i, specializes in nutritious vegan and gluten-free noodles made primarily from locally grown breadfruit, also known as ulu. The establishment is dedicated to crafting noodles that not only highlight the versatility of breadfruit but also provide a healthier alternative to traditional pasta.

The range of noodles offered includes rigatone, crafted from the base ulu dough, as well as unique variations such as moringa and Okinawa spinach trigatone. In addition, Cozy Bowl features distinctive shapes like mafaldine, campanaro, and creste de gallo, which translates to rooster comb in Italian. Notably, the ulu rigatone is paired with a flavorful kabuka squash dressing, complemented by seasonal vegetables such as napa cabbage, kale, and alii mushrooms sourced from the Big Island, along with daikon and pickled onions for an extra layer of taste.

Cozy Bowl places emphasis on using fresh, local ingredients to create dishes that are not only healthy but also deeply flavorful. The founder, Dominique Chambers, expresses a passion for modifying recipes based on the varying ripeness of breadfruit, allowing for a tailored texture—whether it be chewy or stretchy—which contributes to the overall dining experience.

This establishment positions itself as a proponent of nutritious eating and sustainable practices, celebrating Hawaii's agricultural bounty. For more information, visit cozybowlnoodles.com or follow their journey on Instagram under the handle @cozy_bowl.