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    Aa Roots Maui

    4.6 (509 reviews)
    ModerateVegan, Acai Bowls, Salad
    Open 8:00 am - 3:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Gina K.

    I appreciate a well made vegan dish. My husband on the other hand refers to it has fake food. However he was pleasantly surprised at the flavor and how much he couldn't tell that it was tofu scramble verse actual eggs scramble. The staff was very friendly and gave us a discount for paying in cash rather than using a credit card. We also got drinks - iced coffee and a matcha latte, both were delicious.

    Randy G.

    I came by this place because it was in the closest plaza next to where I stayed....Just by luck I see the sign outside for another place I just got food from the night before..... Nice small quaint and clean....a great vibe inside out....BEST OF ALL it is a VEGAN place.... The staff (possibly owner as well) were really nice and even gave me a good hiking spot to go check out..... I grabbed a blueberry muffin to go if I recall they just brought it out so it was hot and that was the best vegan blueberry muffin I ever had.... so good that I got one to go the day I flew out as well to bring on the plane.... I came back after my hike and got a cold soba bowl...it was really good and refreshing.... The next day I got a Breakfast Burrito.... Next time I'm in Maui I am definitely coming back here.....Only thing is I wish they opened later in the day....

    Tofu burrito
    Amita J.

    It's challenging to come across good vegetarian/vegan food on the island so I was very appreciative to see this vegan establishment. We ended up having breakfast and lunch here on the same day! My family ordered an acai bowl and the breakfast burrito. Both were delicious and plentiful. For lunch we ordered the tostada and soba bowl. The soba bowl was flavorful and tasty while the toastada lacked flavor and was soggy. Service was warm and friendly. Plenty of parking.

    Pasta salad, quinoa, and more.
    Todd C.

    This place is great. Family owned and operated. It is vegan and vegetarian friendly with care. Lots of healthy options to grab a smoothie, juice, breakfast or lunch with a healthy mindset on the Lahaina side of Maui. The grace and warmth of the person at the counter was amazing. One protein driven smoothie a day is my way. This was my first morning on Maui and I needed a smoothie to set my day up for success. I had a kale, pineapple, banana with protein powder one and it was delicious. Lots of good, healthy choices here. Kids are accommodated too.

    Blueberry pancakes with syrup in cute little Moscow mule cup
    Stephanie C.

    A'a Roots is a real gem for anyone looking for vegetarian and vegan food on the Lahaina side of Maui! I came with my husband and parents, and everyone enjoyed it! We took a while to figure out what we wanted because there were so many good-looking options, but I settled on the Curry Buddha Bowl with the tempeh addition, and I do recommend it! It's a nice flavorful curry without being overpowering, and comes with a lovely red rice. My dad's tofu scramble also came with the same red rice, and he liked his scramble. My mom got the cauliflower tacos, and the sauce really made them shine. My husband got the blueberry pancakes and he was pretty happy with them, too. The decor is colorful and a bit bohemian with some Indian and South American flair, and we thought it was a really cute little cafe! It's apparent that they're there truly for the locals, and doesn't have any touristy vibe, which is always a nice change of pace. It was also pretty busy on a Tuesday for lunch, which I think speaks to the quality of the food. Should we ever find ourselves on Maui again, I would definitely come back to A'a Roots!

    Kachava bowl
    Linda C.

    Only came here for an açaí bowl so that's all I'm reviewing. Good basic açaí bowl, slightly softer açaí blend. They are definitely generous with the toppings (if you can see the mountain of blueberries I got on mine). However, there was just a little too much granola in the bowl - about a third of my bowl was just granola, and I ran out of açaí to eat it with. If they adjust the balance a little, I think it'd be really good.

    Special curry burger and chai smoothie
    Shannon L.

    Returned this year and still love it! Everything is so fresh and flavorful and big portions. I'm the only vegan one in my family and they love it too. Great place to get breakfast or lunch before or after snorkeling nearby. The staff is super friendly! I left my hat and they kept it for us to pick up the next day. Several tables both outside and inside. We make sure to visit every time we're in Maui!

    Sohil M.

    A must stop on West Maui for vegetarians/vegans/health conscious tourists. Very welcoming to all. Relaxed interior space. Lots of healthy food options that are also delicious. This was my second visit and I will be coming back!

    john j.

    A great açaí bowl served by a super friendly staff. The vibe is very relaxing and they have delicious menu items for your entire party. They usually add a flower to the açaí bowls. It's a small touch, but it makes a world of difference to the customers. Mahalo

    Tofu scramble toast
    Abby A.

    I've been coming to AA Roots many times and I always enjoy it. The vegan food is so fresh and incredibly tasty every single visit. You can really feel the love and quality in the ingredients. It's one of my go-to spots when I want something healthy but still satisfying. Highly recommend!

    vegan caesar salad
    Robin M.

    A`A Roots is an all-vegan breakfast and lunch spot in Lahaina. They have a fairly healthy menu, and I love their use of edible flowers. I ordered a vegan caesar salad, and it came with the prettiest pinkish-lilac edible flowers! They have a big menu with a lot of choices. I'm attaching photos of the menu. They have soup, salads, sandwiches & wraps, toast (incl GF), buddha bowls, toastadas, bagels, smoothies, smoothie bowls, juices, and coffee. There is both indoor and outdoor seating. It's located in a plaza with a coffee shop where you can buy whole bean Kona coffee to bring home as souvenirs. The coffee shop also has postcards, so you can sit outside and write postcards while you eat your lunch.

    Kachava bowl
    Ashwini A.

    SERVICE - located in a small shopping complex in North Maui - parking available in lot - cozy interior with couches for seating - limited indoor seating available - service is quick and gets you your order as soon as it is ready - ambiance good for a casual breakfast MENU - smoothie bowls and savory brunch items - all vegan/vegetarian - average price FOOD - naked burrito bowl (9/10): rice, black beans, cabbage, salsa, and tofu drizzled with avocado and chipotle crema. This is also available as a burrito but i would recommend the bowl if you want to share with multiple people. The tofu was an add on but worth it to boost the protein on the dish. It is a classic blend of rice and beans with fresh vegetables. The star is the chipotle crema as it adds a smoky heat to the dish. - grilled cheese (6/10): housemade cashew cheese sandwiched between two slices of bread. This is simple and it is hard to go wrong with just grilled cheese. I wish there was something more unique to it, maybe a layer of the chipotle sauce or some grilled onions just to give it a unique twist. - dragon bowl (7/10): pitaya, pineapple, banana, and strawberry blend topped with banana, berries, and coconut. We added almond butter for an extra charge. I love how natural the bowls here are. You can tell that they make them to order with fresh fruit that shines in every bite. This one is lighter and more tart than the açaí based ones. - kachava bowl (9/10): açaí, banana, and blueberries blended with kachava superfood mix topped with banana, coconut, blueberries, and cacao nibs. This was my favorite of the dishes we ordered. The addition of the kachava makes the bowl more filling and slightly nutty. If i was only ordering one thing it would have to be this one. WOULD I GO BACK? Yes! The ambiance is welcoming, service is friendly, and food is reliably tasty.

    Acai bowl
    Kamy T.

    Came here for breakfast and it was a nice little spot with seating inside. We ordered the açaí bowl and avocado toast. Service was good and the food came out quickly. The acai bowl was definitely one of the best I've had! Smooth, not too sweet, and a large portion! The avocado toast was solid as well with creamy avocados, topped with flaky salt and black sesame seeds. Service was friendly and there's self serve water.

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    Miss Arepa

    Miss Arepa

    4.8
    (620 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$

    Our favorite place to eat when we come to Maui! We love the carne asada arepa and yuca fries with…read morecheese.

    I give this restaurant a solid 5 stars! We came here two days in a row because it was that good…read more My kids loved the empanadas--they tried the shredded beef and cheese, and both were delicious. My husband and I had the carne asada arepa on our first visit, and today I tried the Pabellón Arepa with shredded beef, black beans, sweet plantains, and cheese. They also offer a house-made chimichurri that takes the flavor to another level. Let me just say--this place puts love into every dish they make. The portions are generous, the prices are very reasonable, and every visit was met with warm, friendly customer service. To finish our meal, my daughter and I shared the coconut and mango slushies, which are made with natural ingredients and were incredibly refreshing. As someone who is Hispanic and pretty picky when it comes to authentic Latin food, I can honestly say this exceeded my expectations. The food is authentic, fresh, and full of flavor. The restaurant also has a charming atmosphere with Venezuelan memorabilia that gives it a warm, welcoming vibe. If you're looking for high-quality Latin food made with care, do yourself a favor and stop by. You won't be disappointed! We will def be back at our next trip - didn't get to try the arepa with chicken, avocado and green salsa. Mahalo Miss Arepa!

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    Inside
    Carne asada area, area pabellon
    Carne asada area, area pabellon
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    Ulu Kitchen

    Ulu Kitchen

    4.1
    (277 reviews)
    4.8 mi
    $$$

    While we were walking the Kaanapali Beach walkway we noticed a great dining area offering an…read moreawesome vibe and said we will have to come back here. So today we walked over to check out the Ulu Kitchen located in the Westin Maui. Short walk from the Marriott Maui Ocean Club down the pathway. Sat on the deck overlooking the beach and took in the ocean breezes. Staff were very attentive and quick to get us settled in to our table. Our server Brandon happily took our drink order bringing back some amazingly cocktails. The Mai Tai had a decadent foam on top unlike your normal Mai Tai that truly made the cocktail unique. Brandon took our order and we took in the beautiful Kaanapali coast and people watched, our food came and we started with a Tako (octopus) prepared in an escargot style served with house made focaccia bread. Great way to start and the sauce full of garlic and butter. The salad was great with the option of chicken or local fish and I took the fish. The smash burger was da bomb! Great quality beef on A soft brioche bun, the French fries had a unique flavor twist prepared with a little rosemary, very good. Loved the feel of the room (if you call it that-solid roof flowing onto lattice and then palapa style umbrellas and completely open on 3 sides. Great music in the background with the ocean views ocean breezes superb cocktails and delizioso food. This was our "Linner" late lunch and early dinner. Bravissimo Ulu Kitchen not only will we be coming back and staying at the Westin we will be coming back to your cucina to dine again. Mahalo Nui Loa. Ciao

    It's Westin, it's beachside, so pricy food accepted. But wow, let's at least keep the health and…read morequality standards up for the price. Food server brought our food dishes out stacked on top of each other. The pancakes were underneath another dish. The pancake was left with a round plate mark and all the lilikoi foam smeared all over the bottom of the top plate. The server was also holding the pancake plate with his thumb in the pancake itself and all the whipped lilikoi foam and syrup. So gross and disgusting. No thought on the server side to realize "My dirty thumb was in your pancake and syrup. Let me bring you a new one." I did not send it back for fear of the food getting tampered with by the server even more. Hope we don't end up getting sick. Hard pass on this place. Besides the dirty grossness, the food was mediocre and portions were small. As choices are limited in the resort area, the crowds will continue despite the poor quality.

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    Sep 10, 2024
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    Octopus escargot
    Octopus escargot
    Mai tai: virgin version on the right.

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    Mai tai: virgin version on the right.
    The Banyan Tree

    The Banyan Tree

    3.9
    (474 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$$

    Best meal in Maui by far!…read more Tonight we experienced the most incredible dinner since we have been in Maui. Our amazing server Nick recommended we get the whole fish; he said to trust him as it is cooked over a charcoal oven. Well, Nick was right... we have had cooked fish from all over the world and nothing was as exceptional in flavor and size as this fish! It came with two sides; we ordered the mashed potatoes and corn and let me just say the corn was phenomenal and award winning! We topped our meal with the banana cream pie and it blew us away! Also, the cocktail menu and wine menu is exceptional. We started with the Ua Kapalua (jalapeño cucumber tequila) and it's better than any drink at any Los Angeles hot spot. The wine we ordered after was a Spanish wine that paired perfect with our meal. Coming back on this trip and asking for Nick as our server again! 5 star service and 5 star food

    My husband and I enjoyed everything that we ordered. We got the grilled octopus, banyan tree…read moreseafood curry, and a New York strip with a side of béarnaise sauce. Everything was cooked to perfection. The grilled octopus was perfectly charred. The scallops in the curry tasted rich and soft. Great texture on both; not rubbery or dry. The NY strip was cooked to how I want it (rare). Cocktails were also good. All staffs have been friendly and welcoming. The restaurant and restrooms were well kept. The restaurant is located at The Ritz next to the pool. There is complimentary valet parking.

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    Inside the restaurant
    Banana Creme Pie
    Banana Creme Pie
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    Star Noodle

    Star Noodle

    4.1
    (8.6k reviews)
    6.9 mi
    $$

    We made an 8 PM reservation for two on a Thursday night and proceeded within minutes upon arrival…read more The food was excellent, and the atmosphere is relaxed. As a vegetarian, I asked the waiter what I could order and they said they could make pad Thai, Singapore noodles, garlic noodles, vegetarian. We ordered the green beans, appetizer and the Singapore noodles vegetarian both were excellent!! The Singapore noodles are a bean thread noodle with egg and tofu and bell peppers and tiny limes. I think were calamansi-- just delicious!! The green beans came with crispy, garlic, and spicy Fresno peppers on top and we're cooked to a chard perfection. Would definitely return. You can park in the Safeway/canner row parking lot and walk over.

    Caveat that we are vegetarian, hence we were informed that fish sauce is in just about every dish…read moreupon arrival, no mention on their website or menu. However any other restaurant we visited in two weeks through the islands has always had ample options or modifications to present. With that said, our waiter was plain awful, zero effort, assistance, or accommodation in any way. Would not inquire on any possibilities of what could be done for our orders with the chef. The only modifications that were done were whatever we could think of or ask, even then it was salvaging a meal versus anything enjoyable. The waiter EASILY could have made lemonade out of lemons but decidedly chose not to. The food needless to say was not great for us. Strongly DO NOT recommend for vegetarians, they should almost post this plainly on their site.

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    Bar seating view - VN
    Bar seating view - VN
    Tempura Shrimp - Faux'nagi Sauce, Garlic Aioli
    Tempura Shrimp - Faux'nagi Sauce, Garlic Aioli
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    Our view from our table.
    Kitchen 5315 Restaurant & Tiki Bar

    Kitchen 5315 Restaurant & Tiki Bar

    3.8
    (737 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    Walking up from the beach to our cars. We found a tiki bar sign that offered happy hour from 3^5…read more We followed our way through the beautifully landscaped hotel.There to a little bar, where winndorri our fabulous bar tender. Guided us through the happy hour menu and drinks. The couple next to us had been coming here for years. And loved this far inside this was the best place ever. So we stuck around. We went through many of the appetizers and drinks. That were fabulous, I would highly recommend this little.Hidden spot?Don't want to miss this hidden gem tell winndori hi for me !

    Avoid this abomination at all costs! We waited more than an…read morehour for our food and only received it after complaining to several staff. Our waiter took our order, never brought my wife's glass of wine; then after we had waited 25 minutes without getting anything, he stopped by to ask us how things were going so far. We were baffled: "We haven't received any food or drinks yet." Another 10 minutes later, he showed up again, apologized and said the restaurant's manager had said their order-entry system had gone down and that our order would be one of the first to go in w/the tech running again. Then another 25 minutes passed, other tables got their food, and we sat empty-handed. Two of our party finally complained to multiple staff; our waiter said to calm down and that our food would be ready in another 10 minutes (seriously?); and very soon thereafter, our food finally arrived. No apologies from the restaurant, no follow-up on why the order took another half-hour after their system was allegedly running again, no sign of our appetizers or wine. We were OK w/those last details because after waiting more than an hour, we were ready to leave. Our order finally arrived more than an hour after we had placed it, and the food was fine. After the meal, I asked three employees if I could speak with the manager; each was evasive or said he's hard to reach. Finally, our waiter claimed (no idea whether this is true) that they had no more kitchen staff, the owner was cooking all the food, and the restaurant was due to close in the next few days. That was in late December 2025, so if Kitchen 5315 is still open in 2026, save yourself the misery and avoid this restaurant!

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    Kitchen 5315 Restaurant & Tiki Bar
    Fish Taco
    Fish Taco
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