Restaurants in Kahului

“This was our first restaurant in Maui right after getting the rental car, and I can say that it was an amazing start to the trip. Its a small place may be 10 tables to expect wait. The service is prompt and courteous. Food is the star of the show. We ordered the Chicken cutlet, Kumu Shrimp, poke and spam musubi. Everything was fantastic. I would definitely recommend this place.”

“We got there 5 min before closing and were greeted with smiles and patience that you don’t see a lot in the service industry now days. We tried 5 different flavours and they were all delicious.”

“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 🌟”

“Good vibes and good people! We loved this place so much. The check in even reminded me of an escape room, which made it extra fun. Such a cozy atmosphere. You can really tell they put a lot of love and thought into creating the space.”

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

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

“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.”

“Must go when on Maui!! Love the ice cream consistency! Strawberry is a favorite, but pineapple is amazing too! Recommend the 5 scooper half strawberry and half pineapple! This is a card-less place, so bring CASH!!”

“Delicious! We ate here twice, and made it our last meal in Maui before heading home.”

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

“Garlic shrimp, ribeye steak, and Korean chicken were flavoured so well and cooked perfectly! The shrimp tastes way better than the more famous shrimp trucks. (We also ordered the ahi Katsu, which didn't land on the faves list, but that's a matter of personal preference. It was cooked and flavoured well...I just prefer a seared ahi over a fully cooked one.)

Service was friendly and quick, atmosphere is average...it's a food truck at the edge of the Lowe's parking lot 🙃

10/10 would recommend and would return!”

“Wife enjoyed the steak so much we came back the next night again. I had the Ahi, wish I would have tried the lobster as well. Best steak my wife has had in a while.”

“Their pulled pork and laulau is to die for. The meat is so incredibly juicy. Accompaniments were pretty tasty as well. Service is super friendly and relatively fast. Part of a great food truck park with plenty of seating. Would definitely recommend!”

“A hidden gem! Tucked away in an industrial area, you find yourself in a tropical Cafe that serves you amazing food. Warm and friendly lady was looking after the whole place but she was gracious and unhurried with each table. Treated well, fed well and had an unhurried supper before heading to the airport for late flight out. We'll be back next time we visit Maui.”

“Good food, great service.”

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

“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.”

“10/10 The most amazing made to order ice cream with small fruit chunks. So tasty and different from the rest I’ve tried so far.
Had their matcha, also one of the best matcha has I tried in Maui.
And their tiramisu cloud I highly recommend you top your drink with that. You are not going to regret it.”

“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.”

“Fantastic food!! Great service!”

“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 🤙🏽”

“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.”

“We went on a Thursday, in the late afternoon before the dinner rush. It was quiet with no lines. Half of the trucks were closed which was disappointing. We will return to try some of the others that were closed.”

“First time in Maui and found this gem! Delicious mochi! The white chocolate dipping sauce with the poi Mochi was delicious and the lychee with the pog sauce was wonderful!”

“We need Jollibee here to build in Showlow Az”

“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!”

“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!!!”

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

“We loved the local coffee”

“Was just what I was looking for. Was in Maui for work and wanted to get a quick decent bite that didn’t feel like a touristy restaurant. Food was great and the employees were really friendly.”

“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.”

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

“It’s a random good find for Japanese food from soba to okanawa pork belly. A good portion for the price and yummy. The strawberry lemonade was the right amount of sweet and sour.

It is outdoor seating and parking does seem haphazard at night but seems chill. Across the park had a dessert that is super popular.”

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

“The BEST quesabirria I’ve ever had, coming from a self-proclaimed quesabirria connoisseur. When we landed in Maui this was the first place we came to. It was so good that we made the half hour drive to come back a few days later. The steak burrito and chicken tacos were also delicious. The owner is from Mexico and all of the dishes are authentic family recipes. My only wish is that we had more time to come back and try more of her dishes!! The service is great, the food is delicious, and they were also very accommodating to gluten allergies. Definitely check them out!”

“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.”

“This food truck stop features a great variety with about 10 different trucks to choose from. We tried a few different spots during our visit. First up was Mo Ono Hawaii for an acai bowl, which was absolutely delicious and super refreshing! Next, we tried Dino’s Gourmet. The burger came on a unique ube bun with a side of fresh-cut fries; while the burger itself was just okay, the fries were perfectly crispy and a major highlight. Finally, we grabbed the 3 tacos for $5 deal. The portions are on the smaller side, but for the price, it’s an incredible value. Overall, a fun spot with plenty of options!”

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

“Cashew chicken was ok. Would not order again. I had asked for no peppers in the dish, and it came loaded with green peppers. I mentioned it and they took it away and removed the peppers. Overall , taste not memorable. Their basil chicken dish is much better. Get that if you want chicken.
I paid $21 for cashew chicken and $2.50 for 1 scoop of rice. Note they add a small kitchen fee, taxes, plus tip. Total for this simple dish was over $30.”

“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.”

“The Noodle Bowls are Great.”

“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.”

“Staff great of ono Foods!”

“We had already ordered poke and a drink at two food trucks when we walked by and saw lumpia on the menu so we had to get it! I didn’t have cash, but they let me order the $5 lumpia side anyway on my credit card. No line, so it was fried fresh and ready in about five minutes. Three pieces of lumpia, they had a good amount of pork and veggie filling, this reminded me of mom’s style of lumpia. Their vinegar dipping sauce was good, but a little non traditional from what I’m used to. It had a spicy kick to it, tasted like Tabasco was added. I’d love to come back sometime to try their entrees! Mahalo”

“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!”

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

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

“Home away from home. Very friendly staff.”

“Great place to stop while we waited to board our flight home. The staff was friendly the food was great. Price was high but everything here is. 20+$ per person but the food was amazing and worth it!”

“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.”

“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.”

“Delicious! We ate here twice, and made it our last meal in Maui before heading home.”

“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.”

“A little hole in the wall Maui gem of a restaurant!
No frills menu, on point on taste, generous portion, very consistent gratifying taste on all their dishes, affordable price and excellent service!
Been to many places within and outside US… Ramen Ya’s fried rice is something to brag about.”

“Try it and you will love it”

“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!!”

“it was my first time getting a sandwich here and let me tell you, it was amazing.
so fresh, so delicious. service was fast, good, and friendly. we went right before closing and i’m definitely coming again. best sandwich i’ve ever had. 🤩”

“Today me and wife had breakfast haven’t been here for awhile food was awesome and we had the bestest server Jocel she has plenty of Aloha! And she was on her A game Bestest server we ever had!”

“It was a pleasant surprise to find clean rooms, pleasant helpful people, and could actually have fun, albeit, there are always "those people"! Maui without roaches? They were here first! No AC? I didn't stay in the room Ling enough! Too much to see! Why does every hotel have to conform to being quiet, not having fun, fake smiles and mean people! Maybe we have forgotten to be social and kind!? Lighten up, live and let live, means mind your own business. Especially them Christian folks! Judgy, that do not walk as Jesus did, the judge a the pharisees did! Ignorance is bliss! Human nature is ugly! Great time! Great Place! $$$! Everything here is double the price! Get over it!”

“Got ribs and slaw today. Fed two people. Recommend it. Gary seems good people. Looking forward to going back.”

“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!”

“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.”

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

“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!”

“Great food amazing service”

“Delicious! We ate here twice, and made it our last meal in Maui before heading home.”

“We got there 5 min before closing and were greeted with smiles and patience that you don’t see a lot in the service industry now days. We tried 5 different flavours and they were all delicious.”

“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!”

“We need Jollibee here to build in Showlow Az”

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

“Today me and wife had breakfast haven’t been here for awhile food was awesome and we had the bestest server Jocel she has plenty of Aloha! And she was on her A game Bestest server we ever had!”

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

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

“We loved the local coffee”

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

“10/10 The most amazing made to order ice cream with small fruit chunks. So tasty and different from the rest I’ve tried so far.
Had their matcha, also one of the best matcha has I tried in Maui.
And their tiramisu cloud I highly recommend you top your drink with that. You are not going to regret it.”

“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!”

“Absolutely amazing food, friendly owner and fabulous outdoor seating area with a great vibe. We love this place. We ordered a chicken burrito and a chicken taco combo plate and everything was delicious. We will be back again next time we are visiting.”

“My daughter and I stopped in for a boba as the first place we stopped didn't open until noon.🤔 Daughter asked to get a bite. She ordered the Crab Stuffed Band Shrimp. Yuge serving, hands-down quite possibly the best shrimp I ate in 62 years...so happy she shared with me. Hand Salute, to these folks. We'll be back.”

“I used to go to Hope Cafe and I now prefer S7. I like the customer service and the fact that they use real fruits when it comes to fruit smoothies. I always get the Jasmine Milk Tea!! Highly recommend this place.”

“I’ve been to little Caesars once and the pizza that I got was hot and really good they took the order fast and the pizza was really good and for the price! Worth it”