I was excited to try these unique cookies and support a local small business. The cookies do not disappoint: buttery on the outside and just the right amount of subtle sweetness and flavor of the inside fillings. Lilikoi-pineapple, azuki, and Ube really hit the spot, and the Cornflake Butter Cookies were a crispy delight.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kathy U.
They are located in the industrial area of Kahului. There's a few parking stalls available. It's a tiny little shop, seems to be local female owned. They have great snacks/omiyage! Their baked manju is a combo manju/cookie so the pastry is different from the usual baked manju and is delicious. Hence the name manjookie. Love the chewier texture. They give samples so you can try for yourself. You can purchase their different flavors individually wrapped so you can give give an assortment, or in a bag of 5 of one flavor. Their cookies are yummy, too. Loved the Cranberry-Guava Manjookie flavor the best, along with the peanut butter cookies. But ALL were great. The Lilikoi-Pineapple is very "Hawaii" If you are taking to the mainland. It must be relatively new because even my Maui friends didn't know about it when I mentioned the place. Hours may vary so call to be sure they are open before you go. When we went, the lady (owner's mom) was there from the morning but said she was going back to school (teacher?) in a few days so the store would only be open in the afternoons. They are available (per sign in the door) in Pearlridge at Sweet Treats by Kris. Will have to stop by when I get a craving!
Mary Ann “Dinggot” Navares
The cookies are terrible it's like eating sand. The customer service is terrible. The cashier lady is not very welcoming at all. She treated us like trash. Work on your people skills girl!
Daily Truths
This place is so cute and has the best cookies I’ve ever tasted. They are fresh and i love the pineapple filling cookie the most. Peanut butter one is a definite try too!. The chips snacks are fresh and made so flavorful as well. Multiple selections of items and clean place. Staff is kind as well and gives off a great local feel of Maui. Definitely ordering these online as well .
Cynde F.
I went to Maui on a day trip from Oahu a few days ago and was looking for manju to take back home. I vaguely remember a place decades ago in Wailuku where I drove near the water which was on my right and the manju place would be farther up on the left - could have been Home Maid Bakery, it was so long ago. Anyway, I didn't go there and ended up at Maui Manjookies. I figured I'd give it a try. The lady was very helpful. It was only then when I looked at the manjookies and realized it was manju and cookie put together. I bought a bag each of the azuki bean and the lilikoi-pineapple. Gave the azuki to my son's family and I kept the lilikoi-pineapple. To me, the lilikoi-pineapple is to die for. They were pretty pricey at two bags for $20 but I figured why not. Still got the flakiness of the manju but filled with delicious lilikoi and pineapple. Luckily, there are a few places on Oahu that sell Manjookies - I just hope they have the lilikoi-pineapple.
Jenn J.
I yelped and googled hours to ensure we could get some manjookies. When we arrived, they were closed and had adjusted hours!!
Charles Luk
Good location, close to the airport. Selections were limited. I guess Thursday is a slow day.
Helia L.
I preferred the softer cookie with filling in the middle bc the tartness balances the buttery cookie really well. Brought back 4 - 3 bc I finished a bag while in Hawaii and they were all a hit. Simple but delicious
J P
The peanut butter and lilikoi-pineapple filled manjookies are my favorite!
Magaret C.
They really need to update their Yelp hours and post signs at their Kahului location that the store is closed and not operating. We attempted 3 times, thinking that the store was just closed early because the door actually has one of those clock signs that states will return at a certain time. Finally I saw the announcement on their website that the storefront is closed. We also went to the store and market mentioned to try to find the Maui Manjookies products, but none of them carries the lilikoi pineapple manjookie. We were told to check back, but every time we went back to Tamura's Market or the Ma'alaea General Store Café & Deli, it was mostly cookies and other products. So basically we wasted a lot of time trying to find the Maui Manjookies.
First time trying these. I had the Lilikoi Pineapple flavor. Very good. I guess the store is not open during covid, but they still deliver to Tamura's, so picked up from there. They were quite delicious. I ate the whole bag myself in a few days. Not quite like manju, but more like shortbread on the outside. Try it
Keli'i Tremaine
Good gifts for bring back to honolulu and ono
Ryan Tanino
Lots of choices to choose from. First heard about manjookies from a friend... He said it's the hidden gem of Maui. It's a little expensive but after you've tried it I feel it was worth the cost... So good ?
Mary Ann Navares
The cookies are terrible it's like eating sand. The customer service is terrible. The cashier lady is not very welcoming at all. She treats locals like trash. Work on your people skills girl!
E S
The most delicious cookies on the whole island. No funny additives, no glucose syrup, just old fashioned cookies the way they should be.
I was excited to try these unique cookies and support a local small business. The cookies do not disappoint: buttery on the outside and just the right amount of subtle sweetness and flavor of the inside fillings. Lilikoi-pineapple, azuki, and Ube really hit the spot, and the Cornflake Butter Cookies were a crispy delight.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
They are located in the industrial area of Kahului. There's a few parking stalls available. It's a tiny little shop, seems to be local female owned. They have great snacks/omiyage! Their baked manju is a combo manju/cookie so the pastry is different from the usual baked manju and is delicious. Hence the name manjookie. Love the chewier texture. They give samples so you can try for yourself. You can purchase their different flavors individually wrapped so you can give give an assortment, or in a bag of 5 of one flavor. Their cookies are yummy, too. Loved the Cranberry-Guava Manjookie flavor the best, along with the peanut butter cookies. But ALL were great. The Lilikoi-Pineapple is very "Hawaii" If you are taking to the mainland. It must be relatively new because even my Maui friends didn't know about it when I mentioned the place. Hours may vary so call to be sure they are open before you go. When we went, the lady (owner's mom) was there from the morning but said she was going back to school (teacher?) in a few days so the store would only be open in the afternoons. They are available (per sign in the door) in Pearlridge at Sweet Treats by Kris. Will have to stop by when I get a craving!
The cookies are terrible it's like eating sand. The customer service is terrible. The cashier lady is not very welcoming at all. She treated us like trash. Work on your people skills girl!
This place is so cute and has the best cookies I’ve ever tasted. They are fresh and i love the pineapple filling cookie the most. Peanut butter one is a definite try too!. The chips snacks are fresh and made so flavorful as well. Multiple selections of items and clean place. Staff is kind as well and gives off a great local feel of Maui. Definitely ordering these online as well .
I went to Maui on a day trip from Oahu a few days ago and was looking for manju to take back home. I vaguely remember a place decades ago in Wailuku where I drove near the water which was on my right and the manju place would be farther up on the left - could have been Home Maid Bakery, it was so long ago. Anyway, I didn't go there and ended up at Maui Manjookies. I figured I'd give it a try. The lady was very helpful. It was only then when I looked at the manjookies and realized it was manju and cookie put together. I bought a bag each of the azuki bean and the lilikoi-pineapple. Gave the azuki to my son's family and I kept the lilikoi-pineapple. To me, the lilikoi-pineapple is to die for. They were pretty pricey at two bags for $20 but I figured why not. Still got the flakiness of the manju but filled with delicious lilikoi and pineapple. Luckily, there are a few places on Oahu that sell Manjookies - I just hope they have the lilikoi-pineapple.
I yelped and googled hours to ensure we could get some manjookies. When we arrived, they were closed and had adjusted hours!!
Good location, close to the airport. Selections were limited. I guess Thursday is a slow day.
I preferred the softer cookie with filling in the middle bc the tartness balances the buttery cookie really well. Brought back 4 - 3 bc I finished a bag while in Hawaii and they were all a hit. Simple but delicious
The peanut butter and lilikoi-pineapple filled manjookies are my favorite!
They really need to update their Yelp hours and post signs at their Kahului location that the store is closed and not operating. We attempted 3 times, thinking that the store was just closed early because the door actually has one of those clock signs that states will return at a certain time. Finally I saw the announcement on their website that the storefront is closed. We also went to the store and market mentioned to try to find the Maui Manjookies products, but none of them carries the lilikoi pineapple manjookie. We were told to check back, but every time we went back to Tamura's Market or the Ma'alaea General Store Café & Deli, it was mostly cookies and other products. So basically we wasted a lot of time trying to find the Maui Manjookies.
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First time trying these. I had the Lilikoi Pineapple flavor. Very good. I guess the store is not open during covid, but they still deliver to Tamura's, so picked up from there. They were quite delicious. I ate the whole bag myself in a few days. Not quite like manju, but more like shortbread on the outside. Try it
Good gifts for bring back to honolulu and ono
Lots of choices to choose from. First heard about manjookies from a friend... He said it's the hidden gem of Maui. It's a little expensive but after you've tried it I feel it was worth the cost... So good ?
The cookies are terrible it's like eating sand. The customer service is terrible. The cashier lady is not very welcoming at all. She treats locals like trash. Work on your people skills girl!
The most delicious cookies on the whole island. No funny additives, no glucose syrup, just old fashioned cookies the way they should be.