28 Best Japanese Restaurants near Kihei

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

“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“

“Amazing! Great drinks bartender on point….Sushi chef on point…fantastic locally caught fresh fish! Best meal yet! Awesome staff! Thank you!“

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

“Panko crusted ahi, misoyski butterfish. Sushi rolls“

“Great Time! Come early. Make Reservations“

“Excellent and great staff!!love going every year“

“Fresh fish and amazing sushi. The ceviche is great as well. Staff is attentive. The have music as well.“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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“

“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“

“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!“

“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!“

“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!!“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“Staff great of ono Foods!“

“Excellent food great service“

“great service nice atmosphere“

“Starting with Jason at the front reception area of the restaurant he set the tone with such a warm and welcoming attitude, and seated us at the best table in the house (we were super early lol so that helped too) but his genuine warmth is such an asset to this restaurant- he is a keeper! Karen our server also a keeper so attentive and kind and anticipated out every need. Norma our busser topped it all with her friendliness and great service. Such great staff! The food which was really good, took second place to these three honestly! Mahalo for making our short afternoon stay cation exceptional xo“

“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!“