Restaurants in Kahului

“If you are looking for good, hot, food before or after a flight this is the spot. The staff is kind and helpful. The food is fast and delicious. Make a stop and enjoy!”

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

“We had vegan khao soi and mango sticky rice. Both were really delicious.
Aunt was very kind who prepares the food wholeheartedly. Would recommend to anyone looking for amazing thai food around maui.”

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

“Wow! The food was some of the best food I have had since visiting Hawaii. The Ahi Katsu was delicious. The Ribeye was immaculate. The Garlic Shrimp was banging. Mahalo!”

“10/10 the blackened seared ahi tuna changed my life. Fish was so fresh and the sear was perfect. The tartar sauce gave it the perfect creaminess. We also got the lobster & shrimp and that was also cooked perfectly. Great location near the airport

Parking lot available, porta potties, and covered seating”

“Fantastic food!! Great service!”

“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!”

“Great Eastern European food, ice cold Octoberfest beer on draft as well. Atmosphere is poor. Interior is dated and very hot. Outside is totally dependent on the weather, no view as restaurant is in an industrial park. Overall, would recommend, as tge food is that good.”

“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!”

“Ordered mango sticky rice bowl and acai bowl. They taste great. However, the server was taking her sweet old time. I mean deliberately going slow even with people waiting. I dont expect anyone to rush and stress out, but this was pretty funny if you were watching her prepare the bowls. 5 stars if you get a good worker, perhaps others will be better, or if you don't mind the carefree service (this was at 2pm Friday, June 12, 2026)”

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

“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.”

“A very convenient location with plenty of parking, it was clean and there were a variety of food trucks to choose from. We had Ahanui & Da Grateful Dough - both were amazing!”

“Good food, great service.”

“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.”

“Basic, but very tasty food served by friendly staff. Well-executed Korean food selection and very large servings! I like how you get a lot of ban-chan (Korean sides) with the food.”

“The Noodle Bowls are Great.”

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

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

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

“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 😋 😋”

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

“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!”

“Love the shrimp tacos Noreia style!🤤YUM”

“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!”

“Always a great place to eat and have a drink after TSA. The staff are super friendly and personable and the beer is cold. The food might not be the best I’ve ever had but it does hit the spot. We always stop here before our flights.”

“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.”

“Aside from the airport prices, we had lovely burger, a breakfast burrito, and some French toast as breakfast dessert! And more than that we had the most darling server named Misty who was so sweet and helpful!”

“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”

“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.”

“This place was hands down the best BBQ I have ever had. I hate black beans and the BBQ black beans were the first thing gone. They were absolutely amazing!! The corn bread was not your typical dry cornbread. This is cornbread was hands down the best I've tasted in a long time.”

“We loved this vegan truck every time we visited, as our first stop and our last before flying out, for lunch. However, we got here this year and they NO LONGER SERVE FOOD, so just note. They are a delicious little ice cream shop only now. Still good, but we definitely missed the chippa waffle and burger. Had to find somewhere else to eat vegan on the way to the west side of the island.”

“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!!”

“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.”

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

“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!”

“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.”

“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.”

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

“Went to the bubbas shack, got the red mango curry with Kalua pork, absolutely nothing but amazing. Did not have the soup aspect, but so much flavor and food. Great price too! Will be checking out the other trucks in the park.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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!!!”

“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.”

“We need Jollibee here to build in Showlow Az”

“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.”

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

“We loved the local coffee”

“Staff great of ono Foods!”

“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.”

“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.”

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

“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”

“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!”

“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”

“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.”

“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 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! 🌺”

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

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

“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!”

“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.”

“Laney at Pono pies is awesome! Pies are great, delivery is always prompt and on time.. most of all, very friendly and efficient in answering requests. I recommend them to everyone!!”

“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.”

“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.”

“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!!”

“Found a gem in Maui!

Had the lemongrass burrito and an avocado toast, and both were absolutely 🔥. Everything tasted fresh, balanced, and just straight-up delicious. Washed it down with a nitro cold brew and a smoothie, perfect combo to start the day.

But honestly, the best part? No unnecessary lines like all those tourist traps. Just good food, chill vibes, and actually enjoying your morning without the chaos.

If you’re in Maui, do yourself a favor and hit this spot”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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. 🤩”

“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!”

“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 .”

“Home away from home. Very friendly staff.”

“It was soo good! The best pho in Maui.l! I'm very picky with my pho. Most places taste like instant/or watered down. This pho broth is so tasty that I hardly need to put in anything. It was such a satisfying meal. Would definitely come back!”

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

“They have a drive through”

“very friendly. amazing customer service. great and amazing tasting food!”

“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!”

“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!”

“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…”

“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.”

“Tempura Tacos are the bomb 💣”

“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.”

“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!”

“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.”

“My wife and I went today for lunch and there was only two workers and a long line, but they made it happen😁 Amelita helped us by making our sandwiches, and rung us up too. She was calm, smiling and deserves a raise, very good worker! The other girl was helping, but looked like maybe she was a new worker. Thank you for the great sandwiches!! God bless”

“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.”

“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!”

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

“Stopped here after completing the scenic back-road drive via the Nakalele Blowhole. The coffee quality was excellent and exactly what we needed after a long drive around the island. The store was clean and service was efficient. The only area for improvement would be a warmer, more energetic welcome from the staff, which would make the experience even better. Overall, a good stop for a quality coffee break while exploring Maui.”

“You can eat chicken while surrounded by wild chickens. But there were no chopsticks and the water was unusually cold. The taste of the items was excellent. Make sure to get to go if you want the standard boxed meal, and not the round, flat plate”

“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”

“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.”

“Had a wonderful meal with my mom! Cori made our visit even more enjoyable with her kindness and exceptional service. She took the time to let me try different kinds of kombucha and was incredibly helpful throughout our visit. Mahalo Cori, for making our experience so special, we’ll definitely be back!”

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