Kohala Mauna

South Burlington, Vermont, United States

Opened March of 1970.

The Kohala Mauna Restaurant was devoted to Polynesian and Chinese foods and operated by the Lee family.

This family was experienced as chefs and Chinese restaurant operators in the Boston area.

With no previous Burlington connections, the family drove around looking for another location for a restaurant, after selling one in Leominster, MA. They found the former Cobb's location vacant and made inquiry about the site.

Cobb's Country Restaurant had opened December 10, 1968 and was part of a national chain franchise, but went quickly out of business, leaving a practically new turn-key space available.

It was perfect for the Lees. The restaurant was completely redecorated with Polynesian and Chinese accents. It seated about 125, with parking for 75 cars. There were separate luncheon and dinner menus.

They thrived for twenty years before their close @ 1990.

This location then became a 24-hour Denny's, however it closed in November 2023 after its corporate lease was terminated, ending decades of operation.

In June of 2025, this space re-opened as a Domino's Pizza.