24 Best Japanese Restaurants near Kahului

“Family friendly place. All soup base was pork and we don't eat pork. They were able to do water base. On the seaweed and egg soup. Did the fried chicken but I think they use same oil for pork for the chicken because it had a taste that was not right.
They were very nice and helpful so we had the soup , veggies and drinks. Paid for the chicken didn't want to be any more trouble.“

“We foolishly came at the weekday lunch rush but it was still worthwhile. The daily special bento was a great bargain. More a place for locals, and a few smart people who seek out such places.

Kid-friendliness: Great! As long as you avoid the lunch rush because who wants to wait for a table when you got kids“

“best casual meal on maui this year’s maui trip (i visit family every year). we got the keyakiya chicken — great texture (not dry), umami, sweet, and very lightly breaded (i don’t like thicc breading). i can’t wait until next year’s maui trip ?check their IG. sometimes they don’t come if the weather is bad. @keyakiyamaui

Parking: park along kahului beach for free“

“Went to dinner here as a family of 5, kids are 7-11yrs old so we decided to share given the size of the portions around us. Had the shrimp fried rice, veggie spring rolls, side of chicken katsu and the combo with ramen & karaage. Didn't get to take a picture due to everyone scarfing it all down lol. Kids kept saying they wanted to come back again to try new things. Great place, authentic Japanese atmosphere , food was great and came fast to the table.“

“Staff great of ono Foods!“

“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!“

“8/2023We were staying across the street at Maui Seaside Hotel to support Maui relief efforts. This was a very convenient and pleasant option. Food and selection were great, quick, and supported with friendly service. It was bust but didn't take too long to get to our table of nine. Not going into details about the plethora of items we ordered but suffice to say everything was onolicious! Again, the friendly service ( may have been the manager) helped top off the evening. I would definitely want to go back! ??✌️“

“This sushi spot is a fun little stop if you're already at the mall — especially if you're headed to the movies or Fun Factory. The highlight here is definitely the train-style delivery system that brings your order right to your table. It’s a cool gimmick that kids and first-timers usually love.

As for the food, it's decent. Nothing to rave about, but it hits the spot if you're craving sushi without breaking the bank. The quality is solid, just not exceptional.

Service is minimal by design — you order on a screen and the food comes out on the train. Staff is polite, but interaction is limited. If you're expecting lots of personal attention, this probably isn't the place for you.

Atmosphere is nice, clean, and casual — great for a quick bite or a fun little experience.

Worth a try if you're already in the area!“

“The cream puffs are action! So good!!“

“Ichiban Okazuya Hawaii is a must-visit for classic Japanese-style takeout in Maui. The chicken katsu is crispy and flavorful, the nabeyaki udon is rich and satisfying, and portions are generous. It’s a no-frills, takeout-only spot with limited parking, but service is quick and efficient. The menu features a great mix of local and Japanese comfort foods, making it a favorite among locals. Be sure to go early, as they sometimes sell out of popular items. If you're looking for authentic flavors at reasonable prices, this is the place to go.“

“My wife is a soba connoisseur. This is mainly because she is very picky about her food. She loved the soba noodles, and I did too - though I am not a connoisseur. It's obvious from the bite of the noodles that it's made with 100% buckwheat. I especially enjoyed the black cod, and the crunch of the toasted buckwheat on the spicy tuna rolls. The lighting, decor, ambience, and crockery were all clearly thoughtfully selected. Service was also very warm. Soba, good people, and great ambience. What's not to like!“

“Do yourself a favor and skip cooking on Sunday to eat at the Lono Blue Kitchen in Wailuku. I ordered a salmon poke bowl, and it was fresh and delicious. My husband ordered tempura, and pronounced the shrimp delicious and the veggies fresh and tasty. Meals for takeout or dine at an outside table. Enjoy!“

“What a lovely little restaurant with amazing vegan ramen soup and delicious mochi dessert. We loved it! Beautiful and friendly folks! So enjoyable! Mahalo!“

“Hard to find good decent place to eat in upcountry but Tun’s Kohima restaurant has good food, nice and cozy setting, menu is big, lots of options and friendly staffs!!“

“Food so delicious everyone friendly ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️👍👍👍👍👍👍“

“We both got dry noodles because they were sold out of Chow Fun noodles. They were really well-made and well-cooked noodles. Comes with a side of soup broth. I dumped soup into noodles and added soy sauce and hot sauce to increase the flavor and add a bit of a kick; but i am notoriously a condiments driven person. They do recommend soy sauce when the noodles come out, but the flavor of the noodles themselves is great. All noodles options on the menu come with the same topping. It would have been nice if there were a few more vegetables. The pork in the noodles was delicious. Service was really friendly. Atmosphere is very casual. You can order take out as well. Parking lot available.
FYI the large noodle was a lot for me as a pregnant person but a perfect amount for my husband.

Dietary restrictions: Good options for pregnancy.

Wheelchair accessibility: Flat, no door jam bump to get inside. However, tables are somewhat close together. I am sure they would be happy to accommodate a wheelchair though. Staff was super friendly!“

“The food is good, the portions large. The menu has 127 items, while not all are available, it is still impressive. And difficult to choose. The butterfish it's exactly that, butter soft and delicious. Sushi portions are too big for a single bite.“

“The food is great and service is fast. My cousin who lives in Kahului brought us here.“

“Amazing sushi! friendly staff! Always a pleasure eating at Miso Phat when we visit Maui! Nico was a great host and lots of fun ! Thank you so much“

“What a lovely gem in Paia. Great location and very warm and inviting. Services was really good and very friendly. The sushi was really tasty, my husband had that and me as a vegetarian had the Blackend Tofu. I realize food is pricey in Maui however charging the same for the tofu dish as fresh fish was a bit much. But it was and excellent dish.“

“Great Time! Come early. Make Reservations“

“Great sushi really nice stuff and I love how they even have hotdogs and really good snacks“

“Excellent food great service“

“Amazing! One of my absolute fav sushi places on island!“