“We came here for our honeymoon and this was our fancy dinner night out. Our waitress was super friendly and recommended things on the dinner menu which were on par. The Ambiance was breathtaking and romantic. If you want a view of the Ocean and it's just a couple, get there early. We did the 4:15 reservation time and wouldn't change it. Seems like all the tables upfront are for couples and bigger parties behind. I really liked that set up. The food was amazing and drinks were delicious. Highly recommend this beautiful restaurant if you want a really nice yummy dinner.”
“Fantastic cinnamon buns. The dough is more like a danish or croissant than bread or bun. At ~7" across, they are easy to share.In the morning they are a bakery. In the evening they are a pizza shop.They are often lined up out the door.”
“The lunch was great as usual. Our server was very nice. I loved the tacos - especially the sauce. The salad was also very good. It's our 3rd time at Dukes and we're glad we could return”
“Great food and service. Eaten here twice during this trip. The shrimp in the Camarones Arepa was tender and cooked perfectly, and the tomato and bell pepper sauce was delicious. We also had the Arepitas Fritas with pork, which was also very tasty. And the yuca fries were crispy and freshly fried.The rice and black beans in the Pabellon Bowl was very flavorful, and I had the same delicious Kalua pork as was in my arepitas. Very good, highly recommend.”
“Imagine the dense flavor of Gelato with the richness of ice cream, mixed in with those island flavors, like macadamia nut, coconut, or ube, and you have an unique local classic you won't find elsewhere. They also serve classic shave ice with a self-serve syrup bar for you to concoct your own combinations. Our server was friendly and patiently allowed us to sample almost all the flavors without making the slightest fuss. It's a family business with just a few tables, but there always seems to be a small crowd hanging out here. Across from the cannery mall, it was spared the devastation of the Lahaina fires. While Ulalanis and Lappert's remain closed, this is the place to go.”
“Beautiful location and the food was amazing!! The best food we’ve had all week for sure. We got the fish tacos and fish & chips. OH and you need to get the hula pie. it was unreal!! Wish I could eat here every night but it’s a little pricey hahaha. Overall we loved it!!”
“First time dining at The Plantation house. We went there to celebrate our anniversary. We had such a beautiful experience. The staff was very attentive. The food was excellent and we enjoyed the atmosphere. And to top it off, we had awesome dinner music. Mahalo Peter for playing. Mahalo Plantation house for an awesome dinner experience.”
“Wasn't expecting to get Mexican food in Maui and I needed up finding the Best Birria tacos I've ever had. Quesabirria tacos are great and the consome tops it off perfectly. Not a lot of places to sit, but I'd eat these off of the ground if I had to. The owners are really friendly and the food comes out quick. A great stop right when you land at the airport at the food round up by costco.”
“Amazing people - my first stop in Maui and we really felt the aloha here! So impressed with the food here! The meats were tender and cooked perfectly. We could really tell the amount of pride that went into every dish. They have a small area to sit that is shared with other trucks. Mahalo for the Ono eats ~Aloha”
“From arrival to departure a fantastic experience. Our first trip to Hawaii and this was certainly a memorable highlight. Beautiful setting and the atmosphere was relaxed and felt genuinely welcoming. The small presentations during dinner were engaging and fun sharing the rich culture. Also emotional as the performers led a recognition of the devastating losses last year. The dining experience was great with lots of traditional food and the final show spectacular, unforgettable.”
“Loved this place enough we recommended to friends who also loved it. Take your time to order. You have to review the board at the entrance and we felt rushed. I should have reviewed online before I came. So much selection. Huge portions and friendly staff! Will visit again.”
“Went at around 7:30 am and there was a huge line! Thanks goodness we were the last to be seated with the first group!! Did not have the best seats but we got in. Food was yummy! Service was awesome! Pancakes!!!! Views to die for! Go early”
“I was here a week before the sad Maui fires and had a fantastic bowl of acai along with a beautifully presented bowl of fruits, with the papaya acting as the bowl. It was fresh and such a great start to the morning. Also tried a nice large mug of latte which didn't disappoint. I hope they can rebound and re-open soon! Mahalo.”
“Employees were friendly and had great recommendations. The sushi was extremely fresh and the roll combinations they had were fantastic. We will definitely be back.”
“Don't miss the opportunity to have the best breakfast in Lahaina at this food truck. We were disappointed with our restaurant experiences and decided to try this option. The pucking pancakes and ham, egg & cheese croissant were excellent. Made with love! The outdoor seating area provides an ocean view, parking is ample and the owner is congenial. Perfect combination.”
“Every item here at a Merienda Maui food truck was delicious. The only mistake we made was not eating here sooner, since we would have returned to try more of the menu.We selected two types of tacos, the Shrimp and the Thai Beef Tacos. The shrimp tacos are served with a cabbage slaw, a ginger sesame dressing (not a strong flavor), gochujang aioli (dominant flavor that worked well with the shrimp), and some pickled red onions on top. Somewhat simple but all flavors combine well, the shrimp stands out with the aioli, and it has a tropical sense to it. The Thai Beef Tacos use a Thai marinade on the beef (sourced from Maui, though I couldn't tell the difference from regular beef in these chunks in a taco). Beyond that it's a common taco with a tomato salad (pico de gallo), jalapeño, cilantro, and mint (rather than a common diced onion pairing). The marinade infused into each piece of beef and truly carried the dish. I would have eaten it without the garnishes, though they do help fill out the taco. I also thought this was the most basic item we ordered, and would want to try out other items before repeating this.Lastly the Phili-bistek Sando with fries was the true star of the show. It reads as a cheesesteak with bell peppers and onions, and Mayo/chimichurri sauce on top. Yet I think this meat was also marinated, since I can't conceive how much umami was oozing from this burger. It is hands down the best cheesesteak I have every had...and I've been to Philadelphia. I found other recipes online that use a soy marinade to prepare the beef (tapa beef seems to be the Filipino name), and this sounds like it tasted. There was a lot of beef pieces, we shared the burger along 3 people, and I think that the circular shape made it seem larger than if it had been on a longer hoagie bread. Onion jam rather then regular onions would keep the tastebuds working, the Japanese Mayo would introduce both tangy and sweet flavors, and the chimichurri would add parsley, cilantro, and garlic notes. The burger was messy, but worth it. And the fries were extra crispy, similar to In-N-Out double fried fries but thicker. These work perfectly with just ketchup. We considered the Umami fries, which have gochijang and Mayo and Furikake at the same time, and I think all that sauce would reduce the crispiness of the fries. I would still try it, but the fries are top notch and a quick dip in ketchup is all that is needed. The Okonomiyaki Brussel sprouts also sound like an amazing Asian take on the vegetable and something to try next time.”
“Great spot within the Ritz. Good food, great service and good cocktails. Catch of the day was great - always able to get a reservation even during Spring break - even accommodated our bigger party of 8. We went twice on our trip it was so good.Kid-friendliness: Took four young boys here - they were great and very accommodating. Big area on the grass for them to run around and play.”
“We stumbled upon this treasure while on Vacation in Maui and ended up coming here everyday. The vegan options are varied, beautifully presented, healthy and absolutely delicious! Service is friendly and prices are fair. Large portions too, yet leave me feeling energized. Will come back here every day until we leave.”
“I'm a bit particular about my coffee and Kraken was one of my favorite coffee places in Kihei other than the green coffee shop which was great too!! The coffee wasn't watery (I find that to be an issue at a lot of places these days) and it was genuinely good!! Nice little spot.”
“Got two really great Acai bowls here after snorkeling at Kahekili. Brett's a super nice dude and gave some great recommendations for happy hour and other cool spots. Check this place out!”
“I love this place. We came here twice during our stay in Maui. The food is great (loved the avacado toast and pancakes) and the vibe is very island-y. The restaurant is right on the beach and the views are great from the tables. Seating outside is so beautiful.”
“Food here was quick and delicious! The kahula pork Benedict was especially good. It's counter order and delivery to your table. Lots of seating inside and out. Would recommend!”
“Can't say much about the food but the coffee and service is just as great as always. Been coming here for years and it's great that they are still here and providing great coffee”
“Tiny establishment with big flavors. Went during lunch so there was a line. Family run with the young sisters managing the front, mom, dad n brothers manning the kitchen. Huge respect for the hard work. Kids had the cheese burgers, which were great. Added fries which were disappointing, not crispy n no salt, pass for next time. Had spam musubi, sweet n salty, perfect hand held food. Had the seafood combo. Came with fried shrimp n fish as well as teriyaki beef, onolicious. Came with rice n Mac salad, delicious n good qty. overall great food options in a sea of food trucks n other restaurants which are quite overpriced in my experience.”
“The açaí bowls here were so delicious! One of the best ones I've had! The girls working we're so sweet! Definitely recommend coming here if your in Lahaina or near by towns!”
“Aloha Braised is always one of my first stops. Due to the August 2023 Lahaina wildfire, the food truck has found a temporary spot in Kahului on Alamaha, on the Dairy Road side. Enjoyed the Teppanyaki Thursday special with steak, shrimp, fried rice, veggies and ginger sauce. Aloha Braised also caters. Ordered pans of Furikake Mahi Mahi, Mochiko chicken with volcano sauce and hurricane sauce on the side, New York Steak, Pork Belly and Macaroni salad. We loved everything! Aloha Braised is hoping to be back in Lahaina at their Island Grocery location at the end of November. Check IG and Facebook for updates.”
“My favorite chicken katsu on the island. Such a fat order they still give. Best katsu sauce too, always ask for an extra tho cause there is so much chicken you need it. Egg roll was alright. The egg fu young is supposed to be really good too if you like that, but haven't had it.”
“Such a great place. We don’t tend to go back to places on the island and new places. This is an exception. Honeysuckle latte is so good and I’m dreaming of the avocado toast. My kid said is the best hot chocolate ”
“This is so good, and not over priced. Truck is ran by a small family so you have to check their ig page to make sure they’re open. Wait time is not too long, food is 20/10 highly recommend.”
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“I don't usually write a Yelp review, but wow... all these bad reviews! I had a very different experience that I would like to share here. I think the managers (front/kitchen) are very nice people. The lady would recommend their best item on the menu based on what you like whether spicy or non-spicy, rice dish or noodle dish. She even get it down to the specific type of noodle if you'd like. I took her recommendation for the Bun Bo Hue (spicy beef & pork noodle soup). The food wait time was roughly 10-15 minutes for my order. That's a reasonable wait time for a noodle soup dish. I come from Los Angeles and I've tried many Vietnamese food in California. I didn't have much expectation knowingly it's food coming from a food truck on an island that doesn't have many Vietnamese restaurants, nor there are many Vietnamese living on the island. I have not tried any other item on the menu. For their Bun Bo Hue, they use a type of thinner noodle compare to what I have had before (a bit thicker noodle). Regardless of the noodle type used, I could say that was the best Bun Bo Hue I have had in the US. I'm planning to go back again and try the other items they have.”