Restaurants in Kahului

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

“My Thai’s atmosphere was different than any restaurant I’ve seen before and seems to be very personality-driven. Matthew was great and greeted us, giving us complimentary water while we waited and mango sticky rice (delicious!) when he learned that we were honeymooners. We also got the orange chicken bao.”

“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.”

“Delicious Steaks & Seafood!

We absolutely loved our meals at Ono Teppanyaki and Seafood! The Ribeye, New York steaks, and Lobster & Shrimp plates were all incredibly good. Every dish came with delicious rice and perfectly grilled onions, zucchini, and mushrooms. The sitting area is clean with plenty of tables and trash bins. Highly recommend for a tasty meal!”

“My favourite place on the island to eat, worth every penny. I daydream about it. Hot food bar with tons of vegan options (there is no meat in the store at all, it’s a vegetarian grocery story with hot food bar by weight, and a bistro with food and smoothies). The salad bar is unreal. I love the late hours. I also always hit it on the way to the airport. I wish this was my business and I’d love to meet the brains behind this operation, just so cool. Updated from previous review on 2025-10-18”

“Fantastic food!! Great service!”

“My sister and I brought our mom for the first time. As expected, no disappointments! The food was wonderful, plus leftovers for a delicious meal the next day. We love sitting outside in the garden-like dining space. Our server was knowledgeable and courteous. Looking forward to coming back soon!”

“The staff is amazing and the over the top 👏. The price is well worth it 👌 👍. I highly recommended to everyone or anyone 😘. Keep up the good work 👏. I am satisfied with the food and service 🥰”

“The food, service and setting is not to be missed at the college. The students are wonderful. Food is gourmet amazing. It is excellent value. We will definitely be back.”

“Good food, great service.”

“Arguable the best restaurant on Maui ....perhaps Hawaii.”

“Ate here once a few years ago and have been meaning to go back sooner. Went this past week like 3 times! We like their bahn mi sandwiches, Tan Tan Ramen, 6 minute egg and Mac Crack Fish Bowl. Their cook does a good job and all of the local wahines working the cafe’ are really nice!”

“The Noodle Bowls are Great.”

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

“This place is delicious! The mandu (dumplings) are amazing! We ate here when we first got to Maui for vacation and my daughter kept asking to return. Everything was delicious!”

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

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

“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! ??✌️”

“Consistent great tasting pizza. And I the event they make a mistake they are happy to fix it.”

“Visit this place often, when the ladies are shopping at Macy's and etc. Usually one nice beer, then the Trophy Wives show up and we'll have a round with them. Friendly service. Never had food here, but those around us who order seem happy.”

“Grab a bigger wave And enjoy the rest of everything there!”

“I stayed at the hotel on a business trip, dined at Rainbow Terrace restaurant for breakfast and dinner. Buffet breakfast and dinner were the buffet price excellent. The restaurant atmosphere is quiet and laid back. The restaurant staff were friendly and made sure all my drinks were kept full. If you are here on a budget, turn down your gourmet food appetite expectations. Where can you eat all you want for $17 for breakfast and dine prime rib and Chinese cuisine under $40? Nowhere. Highly recommended for business and budget travelers.”

“The service was great and the food was amazing! We ordered a breakfast burrito and it was perfect. We also ordered some French toast and it was delicious. Both were decent portions. The waitress was nice and helpful. I highly recommend this place if you have some extra time at the airport. The food was made quick so even if you don't have a lot of time it's a good place to get some food.”

“Cute robots that are painfully slow yet functional. Shows you can’t replace human service completely. 🙂

It’s an experience for sure. Great food. Friendly staff. Although the restaurant doesn’t feel “clean”. Service is pretty quick and sushi is generally fresh.”

“Our server started off short with is and tried to recover as time went on. I would’ve given them 5 stars but her attitude and the plain onion rings kept me from being able to. My cheeseburger tasted great though. Just expect airport pricing.”

“Excellent chicken and probably the best Moco Loco I’ve ever eaten!!
Justin is so kind and took the time to explain the menu and chat with us at the end of the meal. He makes a kick ass coconut cake (shoutout to his sister for making a delicious recipe!) it’s like a tres leches cake but with coconut and honestly I didn’t take any pictures because we are everything so quickly <3 will be back !”

“Hawaiian Rainbow shaved ice. I love how soft the ice is. It is not crunchy and not too creamy. The consistency is perfect! The flavors fully saturate the ice, so even the very bottom gets flavor. Yum!”

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

“Hubs surprised me by finding this spot after we arrived at the airport around lunch time. OMG! So good! Had their protein sandwich with hibiscus tea and a cookie!”

“Very friendly staff!! Smell off the chain!!!”

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

“Always great food
Very friendly staff
Always Aloha given 🌸
My fav for my keto lifestyle is the crispy pork w/ lomi and egg
It’s pick up only”

“I ordered the combo plate of garlic shrimp and garlic ahi katsu.

It was utterly divine!!!! I wish I could take this plate home on the flight. I wouldn’t miss out on this meal.

My husband got the combo plate with the fukake fried poke and the ribeye and it was mouth watering. ALL the flavor and juiciness you could imagine. I 1000000000000% would recommend.”

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

“An iconic ice cream shop.
Their strawberry flavor is my favorite and I never miss a quick getting in for it .
A great place to purchase one of Hawaii best ice cream.”

“My wife and I were walking to Cupies to try their food for the first time. We saw some food trucks near by and thought we would take a look see. We decided to try Da-Soriano Grindz instead of Cupies. I built my own grinds plate(hope I used the proper grammatical structure?). I chose the Chinese marinated pork belly and shrimp with salad and noodles. THE BOMB YO! BROK DA MOUT! My wife and I shared it and we were both stuffed. The location is quiet, super clean, lots of shady benches(not shady as in Slim Shady-LOL) and the small customer-only restroom was spotless. There are not many food trucks here and we did not try the others, so I cannot help you there. Kudos though to all the truck owners(they refer to themselves as “tenants”) for they all pitch in to keep this space invitingly attractive.”

“The BEST Thai I have ever had!🙏”

“Plantation Plate is my go-to when I’m craving comfort food! My day starts to get lifted the moment I place my order, and I always feel like I won the food lottery when my name is called. Shout out to the PP folks who have always been welcoming and professional 🤙🏽

My fave are the Laulau, Loco Moco and the beef stew. And there’s live music on Thursday 🎉”

“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 👍”

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

“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!!!”

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

“Best iced coffee I’ve ever had, I’ll be back our next Maui trip, every day!🫶🏻 Please get a location near Portland Oregon!😂🙏”

“We loved the local coffee”

“Amazing, genuinely have not had an experience with a restaurant this good since I was a kid. Everyone should eat here constantly this is lowkey the best restaurant on Maui.”

“Staff great of ono Foods!”

“First food on the island. The Wicked Ahi Katsu was good. I would recommend the Poke Plates though. Atmosphere was great with shade and chickens roaming. Ono Tacos was good as well. The steak tacos were alright but the chicken was much better. All around, good experience and would recommend for those looking for something close to the airport area.”

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

“This is a MUST! Check it out!”

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

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

“One of my favorite places on the island!!! Lemongrass chicken was flavorful, especially with the sauce and pickles. Super delicious and huge portions. I don’t know why people are making a big deal about the cashier wearing headphones, if you were cultured you’d know that means the food is going to be GOOD. 🙄”

“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.”

“Really good Filipino food. Extra large servings! Freshly cooked so it was a bit of a wait but very much worth the time. Our group of 10 people really enjoyed all the dishes especially the grilled pork, pompano and bangus. Forgot to take photos of the food as we dug right in! Worth the trip! Jayboy himself cooked the dishes then came out to have a nice chat with our group. Friendly guy.”

“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”

“The BEST Thai I have ever had!🙏”

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

“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.”

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

“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! 🌺”

“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!”

“Easily the most authentic Japanese food. Their chicken katsu curry is a must have item. The fresh tempura is always wonderful. We are truly lucky to have such a delicious food truck. Order by phone in advanced is always a good idea.”

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

“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!!”

“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!”

“Great variety of poke, good value, and best poke I had on Maui! We ate here 3 times in 4 days. We tried the Ahi, blue fin, salmon, and marinated cucumber. I recommend them all! The service is quick and friendly. It is located inside a Foodland, and there is no seating.”

“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.”

“This place is amazing! Service was quick and good and the girl that served me was really kind, and helpful since it was my first time I wasn't sure how to order, but she made sure I understood and went with my preferences. I believe her name was Kristine, she was very sweet. Food tasted great and would definitely recommend”

“Awesome set up and great variety of food. This is a very well organized food truck court near the airport with lots of covered tables and several food trucks to choose from. We went on a Thursday night when they have live music (Three to Five - great local band!) and enjoyed a few different dishes from Thai Mee Up and Havens. All was delicious, fairly priced and ready in a reasonable time. We thoroughly enjoyed it and will be back for sure - lots more to try!”

“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!”

“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.”

“Home away from home. Very friendly staff.”

“Simply the best for any fundraiser and for your tummy too”

“Creamy, fresh, delicious and everything you could ever want from a Hawaiian dessert. We had the lillikoi and mango flavors with the former being my favorite! John, the owner is fantastic and incredibly friendly as are his staff. Truly a fantastic local place.”

“Try it and you will love it”

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

“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.”

“Austina's has been our go-to place to eat at the Maui Swap Meet. Garlic fried rice and eggplant omelet are so good with a cup of fresh coffee. Lumpia is very good as well. They serve different kakanin (Filipino snacks) also. I don't know if they still served the famous Maui Swap Meet garlic noodles, that's also a must try.”

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

“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!”

“It’s unique, creative and soooo ono! Support local small businesses.”

“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 😋 😋”

“Chicken Katzu,rice and macaroni salad was really nice for me,tasted great,wasn’t greasy as it is on other places and wasn’t too much of mayo on the macaroni,I liked it.
For a quick lunch it was awesome.”

“One of the best katsu curry rice I've ever had in my life. It was so crispy, the curry was spicy (I asked for spicy), food was quick. It's not a fancy place, but it's super delicious”

“Last year, I wanted to visit this place for my birthday, but it was not open. This year, I finally got to visit and I absolutely love it. It's delicious, just like people say.”

“This Texas Girl, living currently on Oahu--vacationing on Maui, has struggled to find good Mexican food.
But my family of 4 absolutely loved everything we had here! Highly recommend!!!!
The customer service was also very friendly.
Mahalo y'all. We enjoyed every bite.
Be blessed.”

“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!”

“I went in yesterday on5/13 @ 3:00 in da afternoon Service was ok But the lady that served me needs to smile more”

“5 stars to the guy who said croissant with an accent this Morning while taking our drive thru order! Never got his name, but it was the highlight of our morning, coffee was great and so was the croissant!”

“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!”

“Clean, bright, and good vibes all around. A great spot to chill and enjoy some spicy food. Laid-back atmosphere with good music and a welcoming feel. The chicken was perfectly crispy and juicy—easily some of the best Nashville-style hot chicken I’ve had!”

“In the realm of fast food options, I consistently rely on Pandas due to its unwavering consistency. This reliability is of utmost importance to me, as it ensures a predictable and satisfactory dining experience.”

“I really enjoyed their teriyaki chicken and the noodles,it wasn't greasy and oily like in the other branches,also I was surprised that it wasn't too expensive as everything in Maui is.”

“Great food but workers should def put at least a fork in to go orders wow went to eat on my limited lunch break and no fork with the meal should be put in automatic”

“I've boeen to a lot of Taco Bells and this is definitely the best one. A lot of reviews seem to be giving lower stars just because it's a Taco Bell, but keeping in mind that it is a Taco Bell, among Taco Bells this is definitely a top tier one”

“Tempura Tacos are the bomb 💣”

“Great food! Excellent staff! Accommodated very hard food limitations, including vegan + no sugar. AND sent us our forgotten credit card. GREAT RESTAURANT ALL AROUND! ✨🙏🏼✨”

“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.”

“Great food amazing service”

“Convenient location and workers are nice. They almost always have food items in stock. The only issue is their poorly engineered drive thru set up. Who puts a drive thru where you have to yield to oncoming traffic?? And their drive thru menu board was mounted in a spot that makes it impossible to see the oncoming traffic which makes it dangerous.”

“I normally order the Italian sub, but this time I went with the chicken salad sub. I wouldn't recommend this at all. Not much flavor, just pretty blan. Kinda disappointed considering how good the Italian was.”

“Like Chipotle but with fresher, more unique ingredients. We liked the papaya salad, goddess salad, and ahi melt. Lots of GF options, including GF wraps. Sign up for the rewards program and get a free cookie!”

“Excellent food and service”