The food here is excellent and reflects the true taste of Hawaii. If you're looking for a great meal before heading to the beach this is the spot to stop at. The service was amazing and the staff easily answered the questions I had about the food and was extremely friendly. The store is a little small but easily a nice place to stop for a nice meal while shopping or before heading down to the beach on a nice sunny day. read more

Cafe Jai. Serving delicious island and asians inspired dishes. 1st time, tried the drunken noodle. On the salty side but packed with flavors. Maybe side of rice would have been better. Next morning, did the loco moco. It was good but craved for some kimchee. Can we have option to add this? Over all, good food, friendly employees. Ordering was easy. The Costco water mark up was crazy high. read more

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This review is more food based with a bit of generosity. We had been eating at lounge, flight, and arrival on our trip and by the time dinner came we had already snacked and drank on our beach lanai. So we just wanted a simple share dish of comfort food as opposed to the sit down dining we are familiar with in this area. So we chose this and the Huli Huli chicken that we haven't had authentically in quite a while. When waiting at the counter and watching too young fellows having fun in the kitchen, we struggled to order. The young lady was hiding behind the counter on her phone. Another senior couple was staring at the menu and left because they weren't sure etc and then with us she jumped up. When we ordered she asked quite judging if that was all???? Annoyed she took our order. Very odd. But the food was ready fairly quickly and we got Mac salad and rice with it and chicken over a bed of cabbage. It was very moist tender and relatively generous with a tasty slightly sweet sauce. It was a perfect choice for what we needed and though not the best we had ever had, very worthwhile! It's fast food in a mall food court of course but watching this worker do her job before during and after ordering clearly shows some needs for training. I'd eat here again and might for a simple meal. read more

Order at 12ish PM and guess what they said they don't have rice they are just making it lol so sure I'll wait for garlic chicken and kalua mind you I'm hungry lol everything should taste good lol but my disappointment the garlic chicken was so salty that I can't even eat it even with mixing with the salad... kalua yeah it's little better but damn the rice was so watery lol. Over all not really happy but place is great plenty of seat. read more

A great alternative to the resort hotel breakfasts. It's a hearty meal, even shareable, and you can sit in the air conditioning to enjoy it. On the bottom floor of Whaler's Village, in the food court, and they open early. read more

Cafe Jai - Breakfast with eggs, bacon, sausage, toast, and rice. - Caterers Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Food 10/10. Service 10/10. Ambiance 8/10. We enjoyed cafe Jai breakfast daily while on vacation in Maui. read more

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The salmon was five stars. Super tender, moist, and flavorful. The Caesar salad was mediocre; the romaine had "rust" - when it's old and gets pinkish/brown. The croutons were stale and blah. The chicken katsu was good at first bite but then dry as it got cold. Additionally it took forever to cook. However, the woman who took my order was extremely friendly and super nice. We were in a hurry and it was faster than a sit down meal, so it's a good option for a time crunch. read more

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Came here for breakfast and got the breakfast burrito! Packed with flavor. The accompanying salsa is also delicious. One of the best breakfast burritos I've had in awhile. read more

Cafe Jai - Breakfast burrito - Caterers Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Had the garlic chicken! Not my favorite! Lack flavor I had better elsewhere... I could not finish it so bad. read more

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For my first time visiting the Whalers Village, to find this gem of a place meant that I didn't have to spend a long time looking for food choices, as it offered a lot of the simple things I wanted in terms of local flavors! Their huli chicken was so good that it was sadly sold out by the time I arrived. However, I loved their loco moco kalua pork. Usually I see it with a hamburg patty, but this was a nice deviation from the usual recipe! The portion is quite huge, and comes with rice and egg to help enhance the flavor! It's one of the cheaper food alternatives on Maui if you are looking to save money for other activities, and a great bargain for food! The service was fast, and the ambiance is great for what it is. It's nice and cool in the food court, if you are seeking refuge during the muggy days when there might be vog. 10/10 recommend! read more

Cafe Jai - Loco moco kalua pork - Caterers Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Service is great. Definitely more of a pick-up and go type of environment, not a sit down restaurant. The food was good, although the chicken thighs were a little fattier than I like. Flavors were amazing otherwise! read more

Cafe Jai - Huli Huli Chicken Plate - Caterers Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Brah the garlic chicken! Major! This flavor packed meal was absolutely fire! Located in the small food hall at whalers village this spot is bringing it with their lunch plates! Quick and easy ordering and fast preparation. read more

Cafe Jai - Garlic chicken - Caterers Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Located in the Whalers Village lower food court. The surroundings typical with no view. Skeptical of high reviews but you gotta eat. Service was welcoming and friendly! They were busy but he took patient time to take our order. Burrito was tasty! Great flavors, grilled just right wrap, big size. Would order again. A to-go spot really. No alcohol, just soft drinks. As we left, the same server sent us off with have a nice day. read more

Cafe Jai - Breakfast burrito $19 - Caterers Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

One of the better food options in Whaler's village. We tried the Huli huli chicken. Chicken itself was really good. Very flavorful and cooked well. Caesar salad was interesting combo. Staff are very friendly. The tables in the mall area were clean and nice to sit at food came out fast. Thought it was a little overpriced for such an informal, quick meal compared to portion size read more

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The food was not good at all. I got the chicken Katsu, probably the worst I've ever had. Additionally, the person working the register was rude and inattentive. read more

Cafe Jai had quick, friendly service and the breakfast burrito was healthy and delicious. read more

Cafe Jai - Caterers Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Great little spot for some reasonably priced Hawaiian BBQ. We had the chicken meal and the beef meal. The service was good, and they made a great rec on the chicken. It's in a food court type of setting so nothing formal or even casual to worry about. read more

Get the chicken Caesar wrap w/ a side of buffalo sauce and be happy! Was so good! Mahaloooo read more

Cafe Jai - Caterers Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Get the kalua pork loco moco and hope you have someone to share it with! Delicious and indulgent and you may need a prolonged nap if you eat the entire thing on your own. Also tried the hulihuli chicken which was tender and moist with the perfect balance of sweet and vinegar. As some other reviews have noted the Caesar salad was a throwaway and added nothing to the plate. I would definitely go back and order either of the two items I had or try something different from their menu. Price point is also great in an area that is typically very expensive. read more

Small food court spot that has excellent food! Tried the kalua pork loco loco that came out pretty hefty. Nice amount of rice, lots of kalua pork with the right amount of tasty gravy and 2 over easy eggs on top. The gravy had the right amount of consistency to be not be too watery and the right savoriness! Will try other items next time! read more

Cafe Jai - Kalua pork loco moco - Caterers Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

I was a little bummed that when I arrived they did not have any more of the steak or the loco mocos. We ended up order the Maui Wowie Fried Chicken. It's not your typical fried chicken rather it was like chicken tender bites. The chicken was fried to perfection though and was super crispy. I do believe they drench the chicken in way too much sauce so worth asking if it's possible to have sauce on the side. read more

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Delicious Hawaiian fusion restaurant in the food court at whalers village. The servings are medium- large. The staff is friendly and the food is made quickly. This place can be busy but the wait is worth it. I especially like their breakfast burrito which is both large and delicious. The food court has plenty of seating and Kaanapali beach is less than a minute walk away. read more

My tween son and I enjoyed the dinner we had here. It was a nice fast casual restaurant in between 2 other places in a food court inside of Whalers Village. The tables inside the food court were clean. There are also tables outside. Service was friendly. Since the food is made to order, there is a slight wait- this isn't fast food. But the slight wait is worth it for very fresh food. I had Huli Huli Chicken and my son had Teriyaki Salmon. Both entrees came with rice and Caesar salad. All was delicious! The chicken was moist and had great flavor. There are canned or bottled non-alcoholic beverages for purchase. The 2 suggestions I have for the restaurant are to have more photos of their food available to look at as that is what helps sell, and to utilize an order # system (or something similar) so they can efficiently and accurately get food out to customers when ready and there are no mix ups (our food was almost given to another group but somehow another staff member (I think the cook?!) realized the error and pointed the food into our direction instead). Pricing isn't the lowest but it is high quality food and in comparison to other options in the area, I think it is still good value. I definitely recommend! read more

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Casual dining with great garlic chicken and customer service. Will definitely be back on the next trip to Maui.

The huli huli chicken plate is loaded with flavor and the boneless chicken thighs are perfectly cooked. So juicy. The Mac Salad is tasty but the chicken is the star. They do not skimp on portions and 1 plate is more than enough for 2 people. Service was great as well. Everyone is hustling to get the plates out. read more

I got the Fried Chicken and it was pretty good but not anything surprising. The service was pretty good. read more

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My favorite is the garlic chicken and grilled salmon!! Fast friendly service! They're located at the Whalers Village in Ka'anapali. So if you're in the area and want some ono plate lunches go check them out! read more

First time trying Cafe Jai in the Whalers Village food court, and I'm so glad I didn't overlook this spot! Joey's Kitchen is great, but their prices feel a bit steep. Cafe Jai offers similar quality meals at a slightly better price point. I ordered the chopped steak with rice and Caesar salad for $17, and it was a solid deal for Kaanapali, Hawaii. The portion was perfect, especially considering I'd already eaten a bit before snapping this pic. The chopped steak was amazing. I could seriously drink the sauce it came with. The rice and salad were just right, not skimpy at all. I'd absolutely come back to get this again or try something new. Oh, and props to the cashier who was super kind, even while dealing with some rude lady from the mainland who was giving them a hard time. Definitely worth a visit! 5 stars, also got my meal in about 10 minutes. read more

Cafe Jai - Chopped Steak with rice & caesar salad - Caterers Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

This place is in a food court in Whalers village and when you're stuck in resorts, an escape in terms of high dining and convenient if you're just stopping in for black rock. It's not cheap- 20 dollars for a plate lunch? That's sorta expensive but it's island life and the portion is on the actual portion control side so this is either a hit or miss depending if you're dieting or hungry looking for a bang for your buck. Which you won't find anything cheap on the island! Service is good cuz all you gotta do is order at the cashier Eat outside when the weather is good or when it's bad cuz there's really no inside eating. Or by the beach if it's not too scorching hot. Enjoy! read more

Cafe Jai - Ignore drink next door but Huli huli chicken for 20 dollars! Delicious (disclaimer: not a local with a low bar taste buds) - Caterers Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

This is a small shop located in the food court on the bottom level of the Whalers Village Shopping Mall. We ordered the steak and shrimp over rice (4/5) which had good flavor, but I would probably order the steak medium next time to make it a little more tender. I wasn't a huge fan of the fish tacos (3/5), and probably wouldn't order those again. All in all, worth a shot for a quick meal at the shopping mall. read more

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Good I got was Chopped Steak with peppers and onions covered in teriyaki sauce. A small side of Caesar salad. Sadly they ran out of chicken and 75 percent of their menu used it. Service was good. Polite and smiling when they explained that they had NO chicken. ( poor management). As for Ambiance it was as expected in a fast food court. read more

Cafe Jai - The front of business. - Caterers Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Im surprised by the high reviews. Had the Huli huli chicken plate and it was lackluster. Two thighs, 1 scoop white rice and 1/2 scoop romaine lettuce "cesar" for $22 out the door. Just a low quality meal. Girl at the counter was courteous and food came out fast. read more

Get the Maui Wowie chicken! This place is a fairly undiscovered gem in Whaler's Village. Get a pie too! So good!!!!!

IMHO Cafe Jai shares a spot in the small food court at Whaler's Village. Hubby wanted a snack even though we had a special private dining event in less than 3 hours! He opted for a cheeseburger which came with a small side of pasta salad, and small side of fruit. It totally hit the spot! I think it cost $14, which we thought was a good deal, considering the high food prices in Maui. We'll definitely remember this spot! read more

I always order the steak plate and I drive all the way here just for it!! The cook is very talented and he always shows he is happy to go an extra mile to please the customers. The food comes perfectly done! Besides that, the crew is so friendly at all times! Appreciate you all :) read more

Cafe Jai - Steak Plate - Caterers Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Cafe Jai is a hidden gem. Staff is always friendly & make you feel right at home. The food is chefs kisss! Always fresh, flavorful, and quick too! Definitely a must when at the Whalers Village! read more

I love finding these small gems! This place stands out in its small food court. The breakfast burritos were fantastic and reasonably priced. But the star is their salsa. So delicious I went back the next day as well. Also the banana chocolate chip bread was quite the treat. read more

Pleasantly surprised with how tender and good the Huli Huli chicken as it was falling off the bone. Excited to come back and try more on the menu next time. It was in a good court and we easily found a table for all 4 of us. read more

The breakfast sandwich was soooooo good. Eggs and bacon were perfectly cooked! The bread was also delicious.

I stumbled upon Cafe Jai in the food court of Whalers Village (first level) and decided to try their breakfast burrito. The burrito was really good and filling! My only complaint is the burrito had too much chipotle mayo in it for me, if I order again I'll ask for the sauce on the side. I'd recommend cafe jai to anyone looking for a less expensive, quick meal for under $15. read more

Cafe Jai - Breakfast burrito - Caterers Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii