i don't ever do reviews but this was absolutely delicious. pulled pork sandwhich was flavorful and juicy, not shy at all with the portions of mac n cheese, meat, bbq sauce, loaded fries, or the cornbread. owner knows what the hell he's doing read more

Saw the 5 stars and I was in the area and had try it... I pulled up to a lot with a lot of parking. The area was a little empty so slightly worried about my food choices... Walked up to the truck and saw a standard bbq menu. Noticed everything that you add brisket to was an additional $8 per order. Kinda pricey, but Hawai'i. Ordered a 1 choice with a side and added on a homemade sausage link. Selected the homemade Mac and cheese as a side as that's classic and waited a bit for my food... I don't remember the actual cost but it was around $30 for my plate after everything was said and done... Got my food and found a table. Opened it up and was immediately underwhelmed. The brisket looked dry and was from the day before. The sausage looked mid. The Mac and cheese looked extremely loose. All the items had the slightest smoke... Now these are all preference things and this food wasn't for me. Overall not my type of place to the price. Won't go too far into detail but give it a try if you like bbq'ish... read more

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Taste in BBQ is one of the most subjective--if not polarizing--in the vast world of food appreciation. Some folks insist that Carolina style is the way and the light, while others argue that Texas, KC, or Memphis is the true soul of barbecue. I love them all, especially Carolina style pulled pork and KC style brisket, so I'm always psyched to try a BBQ joint I haven't been to yet. I hit up Bearded BBQ for lunch, ordering a 2-meat plate with chicken, pulled pork, and sides of mac 'n cheese and coleslaw. The chicken was succulent and flavorful, with lovely crisped skin. The pork had good flavor but seemed a bit dry. Heavy cream sauce on the slaw overpowered the flavors of the other ingredients. And the mac 'n cheese was saltier than I would have liked. Servings were generous. BBQ sauce is another thing that devotees are passionate about--and often quite partisan--about. I like red sauce for Texas, KC, or Memphis style, and vinegar for Carolina style, especially pulled pork. The sauce here tasted like a hybrid of the 2, which didn't work well for me. All in all, the food was well done and representative of the owner's BBQ philosophy, which is perhaps the most essential aspect of any BBQ place. That philosophy didn't match mine as much as I hoped. read more

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We did the two meat and two sides and then ordered an additional side. The brisket and cornbread were phenomenal. Brisket was tender, flavorful, and had a good smoke flavor in it. The chicken was moist and a great texture. read more

Bearded BBQ Maui - Corn bread - Food Trucks Near Me - Kahului, Hawaii

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Incredible. We stopped here for an early dinner and it was delicious. We got the 3-meat plate with brisket (upcharge but worth it), ribs, and pulled pork. 2 sides come with it, and we opted for beans and mac & cheese, plus a cornbread. The meats were all excellent and flavorful. The beans were black beans which was a surprise, but not a bad one. A wee bit of kimchi provided a refreshing counterpoint to the meats and rich sides, and a nice alternative to a southern style slaw. The cornbread wedge had a honey syrup already on it, plus a sprinkle of salt that was chef's kiss. Two of us shared the plate and we were plenty full. Sadly, no pickles available on a Sunday evening - they were making more the next day, though. Located in Da Tambayan Corner - there is street parking and a small dedicated lot, and a few food trucks and large seating area. read more

Bearded BBQ Maui - Cornbread - Food Trucks Near Me - Kahului, Hawaii

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They have some of the best smash burgers I've had on-island, and I love their mac and bbq! A filling meal and super friendly staff, recommend trying if you happen to stop by in town! - Miguel Morales Photography read more

Bearded BBQ Maui - Smash Burger (@miguelmoralesphotography on Instagram) - Food Trucks Near Me - Kahului, Hawaii

Food was tasty but way overpriced. Customer service - no aloha. They were​ unfriendly and upcharged us -​ $32 for a 2-combo plate that was supposed to be $22 just because we wanted the brisket and pulled pork. To make matters even worse, we didn't even get the correct order and paid for the upcharge. Crazy. Now my husband doesn't want to go back there again. read more

CORNBREAD all day long! This is the best cornbread I've ever had and I LOVE cornbread. My husband doesn't but went and bought two more orders. The chicken, pickles, and Mac n cheese were also really great. We will be back. Love this food truck park. Great seating and shade. read more

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Stopped by at 7:07pm and you were locked up. They was supposed to be open til 730. No sign saying you were out of food or anything. Came back the next evening, a tad earlier than before. Best damn ribs I've had in a long time. The brine was exceptional. Could use a little better selection of sauces but the spicy one was good. read more

Bearded BBQ is serving up freshly smoked meats bringing the Midwest vibes to Maui. After a long search on dinner options we settled on bbq. I'm glad we ended up with Bearded BBQ! Located in a small food truck park this is one stop you won't want to miss. We ordered a rack of ribs- highly recommend, two pounds of shredded chicken- good but would have loved the chopped version, mac and cheese, slaw, and corn bread. I think we spent about $120 on dinner for 7 people and it was well worth it. The sides were great, the cornbread- holy cow! Honestly there's not a lot of row for poor ordering here, everything was good and clearly fresh. The sauce is also really good, my favorite was the creamy bbq- a total hit for our group! Both employees weee a 10/10, gave recommendations and were happy to chit-char. If you're in town and looking for a great stop hit this place up, you won't be sleepy! read more

Missing good ole midwest bbq flavors while in Maui? Eat here and sleep sleazy after. Loved the pulled pork, cole slaw and creamy bbq sauce. read more

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The aroma from this truck is amazing and was calling for me to try a plate. I opted for the the BBQ brisket/chicken combo with mac and cheese and Cole slaw sides. They also threw in a sampling of the kimchi and pickles. The meat was tender and juicy. The BBQ sauce was on the tangy side. I enjoyed the BBQ without the sauce. The sides were very tasty and fresh. They were a great complement and really balanced out the meal. Good portion size. Would definitely come back again. read more

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Amazing BBQ with friendly and quick service! Visited this food truck area in Maui while on vacation. This place lives up to its reputation. The whole family really enjoyed the food. We tried the pulled pork loaded fries, pulled pork loaded Mac n cheese, beef loaded fries and link. Favorite was the pulled pork but beef was great too. Very Barky and flavorful. I will say with the Mac n cheese it seems a little salty for my taste, but it didn't stop me from eating it. I would still order it again. Portions are large and easily shareable. Prices for island food were affordable, three adults ate for less than $75 with tip. The owner was really friendly and helpful with suggestions. They also aren't open everyday of the week, check yelp info on the business before going. A few things to note, we came later in the day so some items were out. The food truck area has plenty of picnic tables, (no covering if raining), 1 bathroom, limited lighting and some table top fans. Clean and nicely set up, access to garbage cans and well maintained. If you like BBQ it's a must do for Maui. read more

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So ONO! Located in the Tambayan Corner Food Truck Court off of Lono, you'll see this bearded beauty from afar. First of all, you're not going to find smoked meat Like this for that price. Great value, flavor and service! We called ahead and ordered smoked sausages, ribs and baked beans. Speak loud because there sounded like a crowd. Super polite and also made sure to give us an ETA with Just enough time to get there from Uptown. There is plenty of covered seating, which is really nice if you just want to eat that smoky goodness and night get the car smelling like you had a camp fire. I'm looking forward to coming back again for their lunch specials! read more

Just ate there for the first time. The ribs and beef were outstanding.. Corn bread was fantastic.. read more

Besides the cool name, this place has got great food! Do give it more than one try, as bbq is an art and temperamental. I've tried a bunch of different offerings and love everything. You'll get proper service and your food fast. They have the best damn cornbread ever. They also give you kimchee to help clean out the palate. You can eat at the tables right in front of the truck. read more

Best BBQ on the island. The chef is dedicated to his craft & does a 48hr brine on the meats. Incredibly moist & very flavorful chicken n ribs. The dry rub and brine offer perfect flavor, and the pickled side + sauce bring it to the next level. 10/10 will come back every time we're on the island. This is your sign to go if you're hunting for BBQ!! read more

Bearded BBQ Maui - Half BBQ Chicken, Single rib. Comes with amazing side of pickles & incredible house BBQ sauce (buried under the meats) - Food Trucks Near Me - Kahului, Hawaii

Husband and I tried the Loaded Fries with pulled pork and the Loaded Mac and Cheese with brisket. Amazing flavors, really delicious! read more

Bearded BBQ Maui - Loaded Fries w/ pulled pork - Food Trucks Near Me - Kahului, Hawaii

ot the beef, pork ribs, sausage, macn cheese and cornbread. The meat is seasoned really well, macn cheese is super creamy. I almost never like mac n cheese when i eat out but this was really good. I have a recipe from my great grandma for cornbread and this beats it, its perfectly buttery and kind of sweet and moist. 10/10. Definately going there more read more

Bearded BBQ Maui - Brisket, pork ribs, homemade sausage, cornbread, macncheese, pork - Food Trucks Near Me - Kahului, Hawaii

The food was great, until I found hair in my chicken. I was disappointed bc the chicken was for my child and she'd only eaten a few pieces so we saved it for later. However after reheating it, there it was. read more

Delicious cornbread, very moist and paired great with the sauces. The Mac n cheese was so cheesy. Loved the pickles and kimchi. The chicken was juicy (very important). A unique BBQ compared to a southern style. Highly recommend!! read more

We were so excited to get bbq food here in Kahului. We enjoyed the first time we had Bearded BBQ when they were at 24 hr fitness parking lot so we decided to try them again. This time we were a bit disappointed. Ordered the brisket plate. It was bland and dry. It had a strange taste to it that I couldn't eat it at all, only 2 bites. It's interesting that they give kimchi as well. The gentleman at the window was friendly. The food truck location has seating, but there are bugs and chickens running around so I would take it to go. read more

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Great Beef shoulder and ribs. My new go to spot for BBQ. The coleslaw was excellent.

Ribs and corn bread (so dense and moist) were absolutely amazing! Pickles too! Everything else we had was good too. Chicken was moist, sausage, brisket and pulled pork were also delicious - but ribs were the winner for me! Loved the tangy bbq sauce, was a nice change up from the usual thick sweet sauce I'm used to. We call in orders ahead for take out. Friendly service! We will definitely be back! read more

We were delighted to see a new food truck in Kula ~ Bearded BBQ. I met Chef Ray earlier this week, and was so pleased he was open on Memorial Day. He prides himself on being a chef, and it shows. How lucky we are to have such a high level of culinary BBQ in our Upcountry area. I placed my order over the phone, and it was hot and ready when I arrived. The generous portion of BBQ pork ribs and smoked chicken in his family pack were tender, moist, smokey and so flavorful. The BBQ sauce had a nice vinegar and mildly spicy flavor which complimented the meats. Kim Chee and tasty homemade pickles accompanied the meats. In this family pack, Chef Ray included all 5 of his sides which were absolutely delicious. This consisted of smokey black beans with pork, nice cole slaw, a rich flavorful Mac and cheese, white rice, and unique tasty smoked eggs. We can't wait to try his homemade sausage and brats on a future visit. Hope he puts beef ribs back on the menu. What a pleasure for Upcountry to have first rate BBQ available. We need to support his Bearded BBQ truck! Wherever you are coming from, it is worth the drive. Mahalo Chef Ray! read more

Was just okay. Got the brisket and the chicken. The chicken was 8/10 and the beef shoulder was 5/10. Fries had a weird coating that I didn't care for. Cole slaw is vinegar based which I don't care for. read more

Excellent hidden gem! We wanted something different and someone in our group came upon the Bearded Bbq on Yelp. The ribs were amazing and the portions were huge. They come with a delicious dry rub and taste amazing by itself. The bbq sauce is solid - it is light and more vinegar-based. The cornbread is insane- the portion is ginormous and drenched in honey. Omg. I could eat that and be happy for days. Mac N cheese was great too. The food court has a nice covered eating area with picnic tables and turf. read more

Amazing BBQ ribs and corn bread. Owners are cool peeps too. Thank you for an amazing meal

The food was delicious. Portion sizes were shareable. We tried the pork, beef and chicken. The beef and pork were my favorite. The cornbread was incredible. Definitely worth a try. The bbq sauce is a vinegar base and very good. Different from the typical. read more

This place has got great sides. Homemade pickles, mac and cheese, super moist cornbread with little kernels of corn, great crunchy coleslaw, yummy kimchi, and da bomb beans.... Honestly, a super simple great dinner could just be a mega slice of corn bread and beans, ya know? But then there's the carnivorous meaty meats; chicken, always moist, the homemade sausages which are super flavorful, pork ribs, crazy good pulled pork, and if you're lucky like me, the super fatty parts of the brisket! And new on the menu are the smash burgers, smashing it all out of the water. This is the more vinegary-bbq-saucy-thing, lots of rub, and lots of smoke. We always order too much, and eat it all. Finger licking, lip smacking goodness. And humble vibes, serving it up out of a truck, in the midst of an auto shop, no easy parking, side of the road, in Kula. Worth the drive for sure, although we are lucky and live just up the road. read more

Had the beef shoulder brisket and a sausage. The meat was tender and tasty, above average, and the price point was fair. However, although I enjoyed the vinegar based sauce, it was not my favorite and would probably ask that it not be included in my next visit. It is a place I intend to try again however. The meat was probably a 4/5 but the sides were very disappointing. Cold slaw was decent, but the baked beans were runny and did not have flavor. There was also added store bought kimchee which is a great idea if the kimchee was good. As a Korean, I am rather judgemental of kimchee, especially store bought MSG based imitation. As a master chef, this kimchee should be homemade and the basic recipes can easily be found on YouTube. Finally, when you eat brisket, where the heck was the pickled pepper? The place has potential, just needs more attention to the sides. Get rid of the jasmine rice place. read more

Great bbq ribs, this place won't let you down when it comes to Bbq food! I definitely recommend getting the cornbread so delicious with a hit of salt! Best cornbread and they make it themselves! read more

Did not disappoint, service was great, food portions were decent and the food, the food was amazing! I had the beans, Mac and three meat combo with pulled pork, chicken, and the brisket. Definitely worth the charge on the brisket, and the other two meats didn't disappoint either. I will be back - think I just found my new lunch place. read more

So I first got to try out some of this great bbq at the Friday night market at Oskie Rice arena a few months ago. They were sold out of almost everything but I did get to try out the chicken and the home made sausage. I have tried out a lot of bbq and this has got to be on my top three and one of my favorite spots on Maui. I love the change of pace with the flavors. You get tangy and Smokey but not overbearing just enough. I really enjoy the flavor of his bbq sauce it is a nice departure from the typical sweet sauces you typically get in Hawai'i and on the west coast. I also like the flavors that the meats have even without the bbq sauce. I have tried the brisket , the chicken, sausage, and the pulled pork. Everything was delicious. I can also vouch for the side dishes. One of my personal favorites are the baked beans and if they have it the corn bread but there are usually more than a few other choices. Also don't miss out on the sweet tea even this is infused with a nice smokiness. The service has always been top notch and I have had the pleasure of eating here several times and I enjoy both dining here and taking my food to go. If the weather is nice which it usually is in Kula you can eat at one of the tables that are set up other wise you can always get it to go. I have always left here a happy satisfied customer. It is good food for a fair price. We usually stop by when we are out running errands but it's definitely worth taking a drive . read more

1 word, WOW. 2 words, SO GOOD. Everything was great. The sausage was fresh, the ribs were well prepared and flavorful. The slaw was good and the Mac was GREAT. Portions were plentiful as well. I went for lunch and I may go back for dinner! read more

We where there in May and found this place while searching online for BBQ. Ordered a full rack of ribs, brats and a slice of cornbread. The dish came with a side of homemade pickles and BBQ sauce. The BEST BBQ on the island. The cornbread is a must have so don't forget to grab a big slice. read more

Seriously ono grindz. Great couple of folks running this place who obviously take great care and well deserved pride in their food. We had the meat combo with slaw and pickles for sides. It fed the four of us nicely. Please go here, but don't get angry when I cut the long lines these folks deserve. read more

Had to try Bearded BBQ now that they are in Kahului. Wow! I haven't had BBQ like this in years. I ordered a 5 meat sampler that was to die for. Brisket, ribs, links, chicken and pulled pork. The kiawe smoke is so good. It has a great flavor. All the meats were so moist! Ordered two sides, Mac & Cheese and Coleslaw. Both were really good as well. Will I be back? Definitely! Went back the next week and got a full slab of ribs and a half chicken. This time I tried the BBQ Beans for a side. They are off the chart delicious! I also ordered a two meat lunch. I did the brisket with Mac & Cheese and BBQ Beans. The meat was again, moist and delicious. The BBQ sauce is vinegar base and enhances the flavor of the leave smoke so well. Also ordered a half turkey for Thanksgiving! Thanks Ray! read more

Bearded BBQ Maui - Double order of Brisket with Mac & Cheese and BBQ beans - Food Trucks Near Me - Kahului, Hawaii

Best BBQ on Maui - just incredible! Found this on a whim while trying to find something on the way to Haleakalā for sunset and so glad to have come across this place. Note: As of this review, the truck is closed Sunday and Monday. The truck is also at 3135 Lower Kula Road, as others have mentioned in recent reviews, and is no longer by the airport. read more

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The food was good and the portions are also good. I appreciated the fact that he was able to modify a dish for me.