Restaurants in Kahului

“Balai Pata is an absolute gem, and absolutely needed on North Shore / Central Maui in what’s otherwise a restaurant abyss of tourist forward formulaic burgers & fish tacos. Part of me wants to keep it a secret, but it deserves way more recognition than it has received. I’m honestly shocked it’s not packed every single night. Their innovative fusion menu is both playful and thoughtful, with fresh, farm-to-table dishes that change often enough to keep every visit exciting. The staff are the sweetest aunties, making us feel like family and doting on our toddler every time we come. Our little one (and the rest of us!) can’t get enough of their malunggay (moringa) handmade garlic noodles. No liquor license yet, so it’s BYOB, which makes for an even more relaxed, homey vibe. Easily one of our favorite spots on the island - and I’m sure it will become one of your favorites too.”

“Delicious! I got Da Boss! And it more than delivered! Sooooo delicious!😋”

“Absolutely fabulous food. I love the food truck area. It's conveniently located across from the Costco parking lot and all my friends and I could order different things from different places. I had a craving for steak and scallops and this place was spot on. Delicious! Service was also friendly.”

“I have been eating here for years. Great service, fabulous food, easy to get in and out!

So many choices and ways to add spice, meat, selection, extra veggies!
Highly recommend!”

“This is one of the best German restaurants I have been to in the United states. I am from Germany and know the difference between good and bad German food. I highly recommend this restaurant.”

“Great selection at the hot bar. We tried their Mauka bowl and it was delicious! So different from the usual Acai+Banana+Berries+Granola combo you find everywhere else!”

“Super delicious and huge portions. We got the tom yum (which was perfect), pad thai, cashew stir fry, crab rangoon, and Thai iced tea. Definitely recommend giving this place a try!”

“Fantastic food!! Great service!”

“Very friendly service. The recommendations were most helpful. And the food was great.”

“The staff is amazing and the over the top 👏. The price is well worth it 👌 👍. I highly recommended to everyone or anyone 😘. Keep up the good work 👏. I am satisfied with the food and service 🥰”

“This was the second time we've eaten there, and both times were delicious! Lots of food choices. Everything we tried was so yummy. We'll definitely be going again.”

“The Noodle Bowls are Great.”

“Good food, great service.”

“The all of the da kine shrimp was phenomenal!! And the rib eye was amazing too!! 🤤🤤”

“Ate here once a few years ago and have been meaning to go back sooner. Went this past week like 3 times! We like their bahn mi sandwiches, Tan Tan Ramen, 6 minute egg and Mac Crack Fish Bowl. Their cook does a good job and all of the local wahines working the cafe’ are really nice!”

“One of the best hidden gems on maui. If looking for amazing korean meal, Pearls is unmatched. Don't let the term fast food turn you away- there is no better fast food on Earth. The food is actually real food, quick, and authentic Korean. Every dish is amazing. AND YOU GET 4 SIDES! One $20 plate is at least 2 meals, even for a big hungry moke.”

“Great place great service friendly staff very nice food live music”

“Good food. Good people. Every easy to talk too. Good prices.”

“First time customers tonight and absolutely loved this place! Avery was very knowledgeable about the menu and made great suggestions His partner Jeremy rounded out our five star experience and we will be back before leaving for the mainland! Delicious 😋 😋”

“Tasty delicious convenient of everything ❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍”

“Excellent food and service”

“When we pulled up to stop for dinner before a flight, I have to confess I was not impressed. The restaurant is part of a mostly dead mall and the it had no other customers, which did not inspire a lot of confidence. I guess this was due to the fact that their liquor license expired and won’t be renewed for 2 more weeks—our server said they usually have a lively bar! Luckily, though, I didn’t trust my first impressions because we all agreed the food was actually fantastic! I got the quesabirria and really enjoyed it. The horchata was good as well. My husband enjoyed his birria chimichanga and other family members said the quesadillas and fajitas were great, also!”

“Ok, I can't say anything about the dinner buffet, but my husband and I went to the Breakfast Buffet, and let me say a few things:

- The Fruit Punch was tasty and fresh
- Three different types of pancakes! Regular, Coconut, and a purple one made with ume, which was my favorite
- Fried Rice was yummy. As were the potato wedges
- Several types of protien, from bacon to sausages to sliced... ham? Spam? Dunno. But it was good.

If I had one complaint it's that I wanted more variety for the price, but the food that was there was good and I liked the atmosphere and the wait staff was friendly and attentive. It's better than some of the poor reviews it's gotten!”

“A nice option (and the only one in my opinion) for a good sit down meal in the Maui airport. Nice atmosphere that doesn't feel like an airport, great service and tasty food. Enjoyed the chicken Caesar and beach salad with very good chimichurri dressing.”

“The “mini bullet train” delivery is absolutely the fun part, and it made this a memorable lunch stop. We tried jalapeño ahi nigiri, garlic tamago nigiri, Spam nigiri, plus a dragon roll and a spicy tuna option, and we walked away feeling like the novelty is stronger than the value. We wouldn’t call it bad, but for us it’s probably a “once in a while” spot rather than a must-do.
We featured it in our YouTube video, search for “Replicate the Magic” on YouTube to find it.”

“We arrived at the Maui airport twice. Each time we stopped at Stinger Ray's. Excellent staff, Excellent food. The first time I went I got the cheeseburger. WoW! Best Burger I've had in years. Cooked to perfection. The staff is very friendly and make your visit worth revisiting. Aloha!”

“Stumbled in for lunch after intending to visit another restaurant nearby that was moving very slowly. Everything was amazing! Food, quality, service, fair pricing. We were greeted with a warm smile and explored some local dishes. The sweet and spicy katsu was great but the Mac salad was out of this world 😍 mahalo!!”

“best burger on the islands! great quality service, and the fries perfect 10/10”

“You will not be disappointed. Hands down the BEST comfort Local Food. Reasonable Prices. Great portion sizes. Locally Owned and Operated. 10 STARZ 🌟”

“Very friendly staff!! Smell off the chain!!!”

“Very pleasant experience. Lovely customer service and delicious shave ice! I had the Pick Me Up flavor combo: coconut, coffee and green tea. I added macadamia nut ice cream and it came with sweetened condensed milk. Thanks!”

“Right besides airport you will get vegan options at this place. Ordered chipa waffle which very unique, warm and veggies. This is top option for no onion and garlic.”

“My family of 6 loved the food. We had the mochicko chicken, garlic noodles, garlic shrimp and spicy chicken sandwich. Big portions. It’ll be lunch for me tomorrow. I would definitely go back again. The staff were polite and sounded like they were having a great time in the kitchen.”

“Awesome ice cream (very soft, almost sherbet like) for incredibly reasonable price. Cash only and very friendly staff. Only 2 flavors, pineapple and strawberry (right now raspberry is available via pints)”

“The BEST Thai I have ever had!🙏”

“Overall good meal, very sweet and friendly staff. I wanted to try a couple things so got the combo plate, the ahi was on the extra cooked side but still had good flavor, the shrimp on the other hand was 🔥.
If I went back again and didn’t try another option I would go for just the shrimp plate, they were delicious.”

“Food was delicious and the hospitality was over the top! If we are ever in Maui again🙏 we will definitely be stopping by again 🥰”

“Recommended by a friend and it was fantastic. Huge portions too.”

“I ordered beef stew and Laulau kalua pork. Both dishes were delicious! The laulau was so tender and flavorful. So worth the trip. I went back for more the day before I left Maui.”

“I apologize because I confused you with another coffee company :( You all were so amazing during COVID with us HUNGRY HOMELESS HERO delivery volunteers. Thank you 🙏 so much for your hospitality 🙌 Aloha 🤙🏽”

“onolicious acai bowl, friendly staff, fast service and reasonable prices 👍”

“The most delicious media lunas! Everything delicious from the breakfast sandwich to the coconut rolls. The dulce de leche is incredibly good.”

“One of the food trucks in the Maika’i market in the Maui Mall Village and possibly my favourite meal in Maui. Food is made to order so the pork was crispy, juicy and so tender. The fresh onion, tomato, and vinegar dipping sauce balanced the pork’s richness and fattiness beautifully. The people running it are friendly and clearly care that they are serving great food. Huge portion too - it served as both lunch and dinner! Would love to go back and try more things.”

“Auténtica comida Mexicana! Totalmente recomendable! Authentic Mexican food! Totally recommended!”

“Serves a wide variety of Japanese food of solid quality, though I won’t say this is my favorite ramen and tempura, it was a good meal nonetheless, at reasonable price.”

“Great coffee selection & friendly staff. Even if you’re visiting Maui, get the punch card! You’ll be addicted and why not get a free coffee after your 10th cup? The pretzel filled with cream cheese was a hit with my teen. Definitely check them out!!!”

“First food on the island. The Wicked Ahi Katsu was good. I would recommend the Poke Plates though. Atmosphere was great with shade and chickens roaming. Ono Tacos was good as well. The steak tacos were alright but the chicken was much better. All around, good experience and would recommend for those looking for something close to the airport area.”

“There’s no other way to explain this spot except for perfect. Me and my nephews loved it so much that we’ve already booked another trip to Maui next to this spot just to try this again everyday!”

“The food and service here is great. Super nice guys. I got the steak taco plate and the tacos were LOADED with meat. The salsa bar is a great touch and they all tasted delicious.”

“We loved the local coffee”

“We’re so glad to see Cupies made it through the covid times. Great food, variety of prices. Good service. One of our favorite places on Maui.”

“Staff great of ono Foods!”

“I’ve been coming to Maui for 40 years- and hands-down, this is the best seared ahi plate. Incredible. Kihei location. Ahi tacos are fantastic too! I woke up this morning thinking about last night’s meal, so we came back today. Had to go back a second day in a row!”

“The chicken tacos were so good. Spicy chili and very reasonably priced. Friendly service.”

“The pulled pork buns and macaroni salad (didn’t know that was included) were OUT OF THIS WORLD! Price is right and the food is fresh and delicious. I spoke to the owner and she said the sauce is homemade and the pork is their specialty. I can’t recommend highly enough.”

“Came all the way from West Palm Beach Florida on a cruise when we saw them on YouTube video. Was definitely worth the trip. The pastrami grilled cheese was the best I ha e ever had. 10 out of 10”

“Really great selection of food to eat
Prices were more reasonable than other places making it reasonably cost effective
Location close to Costco makes easy to combine food shopping
Also close to the airport in case you have a late night flight and want a bite to eat”

“This is how you start your Maui trip. The mochiko chicken was amazing, but what really stole the show was the eggplant omelet. I never would’ve thought of that combination, but it was beautifully done—perfectly seasoned and truly a match made in heaven. It paired surprisingly well with the mac salad too. Highly recommend stopping here early in your trip!”

“I cried good tears this morning. I've never in my life cried because of how divine the food was. I ordered the crab cakes benedict, usually when I order crab cakes it's a hash brown with little bits of crab meat but this one is purely crab and it was so fresh like it was caught in the early hours before restaurant opened. Eggs were cooked to perfection and the hollandaise sauce was heavenly. It was love on a plate, my compliments to the chef! Service was absolutely wonderful, lovely and welcoming ladies. They were very attentive and efficient. Mahalo nui loa! 🌺”

“I am so delighted to give these cookies a 5 star review. I was trying to think of ways to support local businesses after the fires and I will be ordering more soon. Thank you for making such a delicious shortbread cookie.”

“Biggest Burger I've ever had and it was so delicious!”

“FYI They moved to Home Maid Bakery parking lot on Lower Main

1005 Lower Main St, Wailuku, HI 96793

Highly recommend! Amazing food! Great service!”

“Prices are good because it's costco. Pizza has more crust than California costco pizzas. Hot dogs are the same. Staff is not overly friendly but they get the job done. They need more tables for people to sit and eat.”

“best service ever. just like home!!!”

“Aloha! Best boba on Maui. Was recommended to come here by friends and family while vacationing. Was met with an extensive menu including refreshing drinks and satisfying food. Easily the best food I had while here. Even had the pleasure of meeting the owner and head chef that day. Whether you're a local or a visitor, don't miss out on Street Market Boba. Mahalo!”

“Customer service was amazing and staff was so kind. Would definitely come here with friends and family. Jacob is awesome did a back flip and summer sault while making the pretzil.”

“Oreo Truffles are the BESTEST! Unique desserts with Island flare.”

“The BEST Thai I have ever had!🙏”

“Delicious crispy chicken, and awesome tornado potato. Will definitely be repeat customers 🐓”

“The former Pearl's Korean BBQ is now Won's.

MENU:
Mix of Korean & local Hawaiian entrees.

FOOD:
Chicken Katsu
While this is far from being a Korean dish, it's what I was craving. The two slabs of chicken were breaded and deep-fried to a golden brown, and laid out on 2 scoops of steamed white rice. You can choose 4 banchan sides, in which I got mac salad x2, bean sprouts, and potato mayo. Their katsu sauce is too sweet, which is why I always do takeout so I can use my Kagome-brand sauce from home lol.

Man Doo Kook Soo
This is a Korean version of ramen but was anything but. The rice noodles were a bit overcooked and didn't have any chewiness to it. I like them as a somen dish but not as a noodle soup. The broth was clear, very subtle in flavor, and tasted similar to egg drop soup. The bowl was topped with 4 good-sized pieces of soft mandoo with a tasty pork filling, egg washed shredded pork, and cooked white & green onions. Temperature was hot but not searing. Better than pho but it'd never dethrone a ramen in my world, lol.

SERVICE:
The workers were welcoming and friendly. I got my order in about 10 minutes.

OVERALL:
Bang for your buck! They'll do well here.”

“Amazing management and staff. Eleu was telling me about how people come in from all around the country. Comments like this is the Cleanest CFA, kindest…Well I’ve never been to one with rude customer service. Anyhow he suggested I try the Banana pudding milkshake, amazing. Now I need to marry this milkshake ‘cause I love it so much. So ‘ono!”

“perks and discounts....presents a fun atmosphere and a bucket of crispy onion fries etc such as calamari at the beach ...”

“Nice central location that has my favorite food trucks -- Only Ono BBQ and Bang Um Out Grindz. There are shaded seating areas, some outdoor games, + music (jumbo Jenga blocks, bean bag toss).

Simply Local is the indoor store and has a great selection of local gifts, including fresh leis. And if fresh flowers are out of the question, there are beautiful prints of leis instead. I bought a matching set of a native plant patterned tea towel and washi tape by Hinu Rise, which felt fitting as gifts for our friends in Japan.”

“Walk right past the long line at Starbucks and go here for your pre flight coffee. Even if not leaving from this terminal, it’s air conditioned, shorter wait, better coffee and a seating area where you can look over the West Maui mountains, weep over needing to leave and plan your next trip back.”

“Authentic Mexican food. Soooo good. Green salsa on point.”

“Tad crammed, but understandably so. This small space could hardly contain the crowd clambering to eat at this establishment. Every dish ordered was excellent and in pleasing proportions 👌🏽”

“We were looking for Pho, mid afternoon. We were surprised to find good quality pho in a food court. The broth was tasty, the portions were good and the veggies were fresh.
I only wish it was a sit down restaurant and not in a food court.”

“We found Massimo through google, he is a warm, friendly, and generous soul who make delicious crepes in just the way you like them! He also offered us some complimentary fresh focaccia which was so yummy too. Highly recommend if you are looking for a sweet treat, or ladies if you want to eat your feelings!!”

“I’ve been going to Shiek’s since the early 70’s and it hasn’t changed, literally, I think it might be the same bench seats from the 70’s! Adds to the local vibe I get whenever I go back and visit. The food is good, the service is friendly and fast!”

“Creamy, fresh, delicious and everything you could ever want from a Hawaiian dessert. We had the lillikoi and mango flavors with the former being my favorite! John, the owner is fantastic and incredibly friendly as are his staff. Truly a fantastic local place.”

“This poke is great. Selection was limited due to me going there 15min before they closed. What I did get was great. Kimchi shrimp poke was awesome. I'll go again next I visit Maui. This place was recommended by my Uber driver.”

“Try it and you will love it”

“When they came to our Kihei Wailea Gift and Craft everyone wanted a great breakfast from them and go lunch we would get a great salad. Really delicious and healthy.”

“I wish I had taken pictures but these babies were immediately eaten by everyone who saw the pastry box. Holy moly these things are sweet, delish, crunchy outside and incredible. Even if your family makes these every weekend you gotta try these - so ono!”

“5 stars to the guy who said croissant with an accent this Morning while taking our drive thru order! Never got his name, but it was the highlight of our morning, coffee was great and so was the croissant!”

“Home away from home. Very friendly staff.”

“STILL NOT YET? Many years ago, I put about six small solar panels in a box with glass, mirror and one LED. And yes it produced electricity. I can't believe LEDs and solar panels haven't been working together yet. In this case, it's ok to think inside the box.”

“Yellow belly is a must especially when stopping by the swap meet on Saturdays. Super friendly staff, amazing food, and even provides a shaded table eating area. Highly recommend.”

“Ono grinds .. support this local sister she get some mean grinds . She doesn’t only have her food truck she even does private catering. It’s so worth it .”

“Got the unagi donburi and it was super delicious. Excellent balance in the portions and top notch eel. The salad had a tasty orange dressing that cut through the eel’s fattiness nicely. I’m gunna keep seeking out this place when I’m back at the food truck oasis!”

“Tempura Tacos are the bomb 💣”

“There was a young man walking there tall
Very arrogant, not nice needs to learn some manners. He apparently his 18 to 20. There's a lot of growing up to do. They shouldn't have him in the front a very disrespectful”

“Tasty plate and good portions for the money. I had the #11 Kalua Pork, steamed rice, Mac salad and I was easily able to substitute the BBQ short rib for the pork/fish wrapped item....Yummy!”

“When I turn on my computer to get work done, I get all the privacy I need; plus the convenience of buying food or drink when I need it. People are usually sparse enough to get a seat next A/C plug, and the WiFi has been consistent—not having to fight for shared broadband. Also, I find most patrons to be respectful and courteous. The place is always clean, and the air-conditioning much-welcomed for the increasing heat that comes with the onset of the Summer months here in Hawai‘i…”

“It's a bummer that they don't have musubi anymore (bring it back?), but my favorite thing to get when I'm flying out of OGG is a hot dog from this place. I used to get a musubi AND a hot dog. Reliable and friendly, nothing fancy, it's exactly what a hot dog truck in an airport ahould be.”

“Pretty standard Chinese takeout in terms of portion and flavor. It was good, but nothing really stood out. The place is quite small and can get very humid when the weather is hot. Whether you dine in or take out, the food is served in takeaway containers, which I do not mind.

They offer combo meals with white rice, fried rice, or chow mein, and you can choose two, three, or four side dishes. For char siu and roast duck, there is an extra charge. I ordered fried rice with roast duck and two spring rolls. The vegetable spring rolls were good, nicely crunchy, and not too oily. The fried rice had a pleasant flavor, slightly oily but not too much. I also enjoyed the roast duck, which was meaty, tender, and flavorful.

Overall, it was a satisfying meal for under twenty dollars.”

“This ramen place is amazing. We had gyoza, perfectly cooked and obviously made from scratch in house. Also had the pork udon and veggie ramen, both sauces and noodles were excellent.
Service was quick, friendly, and efficient. Also a great $ deal!”

“Grab a bigger wave And enjoy the rest of everything there!”

“Food is great! Went thru the location in Maui, wish they had more sauces besides their own! like honey mustard, ranch. And to give out napkins at drive thru window!”

“Great food amazing service”

“I’m a panda guy,all over.
Going once a week to any panda near by and on that day I got inside and got their beef broccoli and it was quite good.
No wait time,it was served to me at the spot right away.
Rice was ordered too and with the soy sauce it was delicious.”

“My wife and I really liked this place. We were wasting time before our flight. Love the atmosphere, made me think of a small place in Bangkok. They were busy, so the service was a little slow. But the food tasted really authentic.”

“Our family has enjoyed Fork and Salad for years. They have amazing staff, expertly designed salads and sandwiches, and great local products. It’s “feel good food” that always leave us satisfied and feeling healthy. Our kids also love it (they eat kale now!) and our six year old says that she wants to work there someday! It’s definitely a great meal for Kama’aina and visitors.”

“This is Kahului's original location. It was completely rebuilt a few years ago. Not having them around for several months was torture! Nothing really beneficial was accomplished aside from looking prettier. The drive thru is still narrow and the dining room the same size.

I have favorites, like everyone else does. First and foremost, I'm ecstatic they brought back the Mexican Pizza.

If you're missing the MexiMelt, order the Cheesy Rollup and add ground beef & pico. It tastes 99% the same.

Crunchy tacos never disappoint.

TIP:
Order via the app to earn points, save time and once in a while be treated to app-exclusive items.”

“Just had to stop in and have a breakfast meal with a little spam!!!”