12 Best Barbeque Restaurants near Makawao

“Food is AWESOME and they give you a lot! Friendly staff!“

“The best chicken! All the bbq was delicious.“

“I know what you might be thinking when you see this place. Should I really bother trying to get genuine BBQ in Maui? Will this really stack up to a Carolina, Memphis, KC or Texas joint? Surprisingly, yes.

These folks know what they're doing, are super friendly, and their BBQ is legit. They're using local wood in their offsets too, so it is a unique experience compared to other places.

Can't go wrong with their ribs and I loved every side I tried, with the Mac n Cheese being a standout.“

“King's is a conveniently located Chinese/Hawaiian restaurant in a humble storefront. Prices are a relief from resort gougers, and the food is good and fast. Generous portions.
I had Chicken Katsu the first time, and it was delectable. Second time, Chicken Chow Mein. Check their menu. Lots of variety, not just chicken.
After ordering at the counter, I heard the ingredients for my Chow mein hitting a hot wok in the kitchen. Fresh, hot and delicious. My son can't stop eating their orange chicken.
Yeah, Kings should be on your lunch/dinner list.“

“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.“

“Almost missed the location but we were happy we made the uturn. Got an order of chicken and an order of ribs. Chicken was great, first time trying huli huli chicken and was impressed with the flavour. Cooking over charcoal hits different and makes the flavour. Ribs were good, not overly seasoned but I like tasting pork.“

“Fantastic Chinese food. The prices are incredible. Locals constantly came to pick up food. The mango smoothie was amazing and the Kung pao chicken was delicious. The walnut shrimp was some of the best shrimp I’ve ever had (and I eat a lot of shrimp). Huge portions and the best price. You can’t find more affordable food on this strip. As a tourist, I came here several times during my trip. They had non Chinese food too, they had breakfast items, burgers, chicken nuggets, and more. I parked at the Kalama Beach Parking lot (free) and just crossed the street over to Kings. I had a stroller with me and there’s a way to enter the restaurant with a stroller and/or wheelchair on the side of the restaurant, near the smoothie board.“

“Catered for a family lunch at Maui Heritage Hall. We ordered enough food to feed Kauai, according to some relatives who attended. We had a wonderful variety of dishes and everyone enjoyed all of them - esp. the leftovers to take home! Try the Roast Pork - it is really good!“

“Kihei Fish House by Maui Grill: Fresh Flavors, Worth the Wait!

Kihei Fish House by Maui Grill is a highly recommended spot! Their coconut shrimp are delicious, and the grilled mahi-mahi with special sauce is so yummy. Every plate comes with tasty rice, sweet potato salad, and green salad. All the meals are consistently good! While the waiting time can be a bit long, the shaded outdoor seating with 6 long tables makes it comfortable. Definitely check this place out for fantastic seafood.“

“One of our must-haves when we go. It's been awhile since we've been, but they're in a little building now instead of just the tents over the trailer rotisserie so that's cool..food was delicious as always. Our party of 6 did a combo of chicken plates, rib plates, and combo plates and everyone was happy. Service is fast and there is plenty of parking in the lot next to the building.“

“Outstanding restaurant that many locals frequent. Owner recognized my accent as a Canadian tourist and we shot the breeze for a few minutes of his busy day. Large portions and good prices make it a hard to pass up. Already tried the location in Kahului, but this same meal better prepared and less salty. Mahalo ??“

“Great meal and friendly service. It's nice to have a local restaurant that features local food at affordable prices. Please keep your establishment one of my favorites to go to. L&L always has a consistent delivery of tasty meals and their quality is superb.“