We drove by this place on our way to somewhere else. However, we caught a whiff of the most amazing…read moresmelling barbecue and turned around and came back. So glad that we did. BBQ pork ribs & chicken were both amazing and portions were great!! If you're a carnivore you will not be disappointed here. Sorry, no pic. We ate it too fast and all that was left with some bones.

We decided to try this place during our road to Hana trip and it was a great find! We ordered the…read morepork ribs and chicken, which comes with Mac salad and rice. Both were super tasty, had good smoke flavor, and huge portions. One plate is enough to share with 2 people in my opinion. I also loved how they have a shady area to eat with picnic benches. Would definitely recommend and make it a priority to stop here!

We were so excited to eat at Joel's food truck once we reached Hana, and the food did not…read moredisappoint. We ordered the Loco Moco, and it was absolutely delicious. Two perfectly cooked eggs with that runny yoke, two hamburger patties, onion, rice, and a generous portion of gravy. All of that combined made a great lunch. If you're not starving, then there's enough to share for two. One of the best Loco Mocos we had on our trip. They're located in an area with multiple little food trucks, and they have plenty of tables in the middle to enjoy your food. There's a little parking lot nearby - we didn't have any problems finding a place to park. Their hours are not necessarily on a timetable - I don't think they opened until an hour after what they said online. But if you can make it while they're open, then it is totally worth it.

So we took the road to Hana. Yeah, that road. And boy does it ever create and appetite. We we…read morestumbled onto was a food truck spot where you have literally 6-7 different options all selling the local flair and flavor. Both the wife and I decided on Joel's and for once we both decided on the same dish. With a quick order, we were spending some time finding a seat, and looking at some of the other vendors who are also here at the trucks. This is a great and casual place to get your food on. There are a couple of other places that you can go, but the food to choose from here at least for me is just too hard to beat. When we got our food, we were happy it's the portions of both the teriyaki beef and the garlic shrimp. I would suggest that if you get the garlic shrimp, that you have anyone else whom you plan on talking to or being closer than 2 feet from you also eat the garlic shrimp. These things are delicious but will keep vampires away for quite a while. Simply put this is a great stop to get your quick food on, easily eat in 10-15 mins and you can be on the road in 30 mins or less if your in a hurry, or like us, just soak in that glorious weather and have a great meal. The portion size was appropriate and the price is typical of what you will find on the island and keep in mind that you are also in Hana so just keep that in mind. No dollar menus here!! You find yourself on the road to Hana, stop in at the food truck area and stop and Joel's. You wont be sorry.

Tin Roof is stupid good…read more The menu had a great mix of fresh island ingredients, creative dishes, and comforting local favorites. Everything we tried was flavorful and beautiful. Honestly, they were so good that I briefly forgot I was supposed to be pacing myself. The service was friendly and attentive even to people who are clearly tourists like us. If you're visiting Maui, I'd definitely recommend stopping by and giving it a shot. It was easily one of my favorite meals on the island.

Mochiko Chicken is the star! Crunchy chopped up chicken with rice, topped with savory and sweet…read moresauces and rice crackers is top tier texture experience. I also enjoyed the kale salad; refreshing with craisins, sweet dressing, and topped with crushed Maui onion chips. Perfect accompaniment to the entrees. This place is takeout only, so be prepared to eat in your car or take it to the nearby beach to chow down. Pro tip: order online for pickup instead of standing in line.

Best meal on the island for me! We got two chicken and rib combos. Ribs were perfection. Chicken…read morewas so moist! Wish I could BBQ chicken as well. Huge portion of chicken and two meaty ribs. Beautiful setting on a red sand beach. There are huts with picnic tables inside to eat for shade or if it is raining. Look carefully for the signs on the main highway. The green salad and Mac salad were so tasty also. 10/10 on food and friendliness.

Got here around 12:30pm and they had run out of the chicken. They did have two plates of ribs left…read moreso got one of those since I was already there. The ribs were cooked nicely, it was tender. But it was bland and it didn't taste like it was barbecued, the color was so light. The sauce was also sweet baby rays, which is a good sauce, but I expect homemade sauce or something on a grill if I'm paying so much. Can for sure get better ribs at an actual bbq spot. The mac was not good at all. The side table where you grab utensils, napkins, sauces was also almost empty and messy. I would not come here for the ribs, there is another one that does barbecue their ribs and use a dry rub with bigger portions and is more flavorful.

A lot full of food trucks and Troy's was the only food truck open at 10am and it was SO SO SO…read moreGOOD!!! One of our best meals hands down! Troy was so nice, friendly and helpful. He explained all his food he prepares himself fresh (fishing done by him too!!). We tried the fish and chips and a lunch plate (chicken and pork bbq) and EVERYTHING was delicious! We can not wait to go back to try more of what he offers. Do yourself a favor and try Troys when you're in the Hana area.

Food was as fresh as could be. This was a highlight of Hana for us. Will always be a stop when we…read morevisit again

Pit stop on the Road to Hana. Nice lunch with local flair. The loco moco was definitely filling…read moreenough for 2. Excellent overall!

The food here was incredibly good but it was really expensive for a food truck, we did get a good…read moreamount of chicken and rice The chicken is hand breaded and so crispy and I loved the fries Parking is limited & only outside parking gladly it's shaded.

First time to Hawaii and stumbled upon this gem!! We were going up Haleakala and wanted to grab…read moresomething to take with us that would survive the trip. This is honestly the best thing we have eaten here on the island all week!! ( and we didn't even eat it fresh ) on top of that the crew was so polite and loaded us up with all the add ons we needed for the trip! Best food and experience ever!!! keep up the great work!!! We stopped in on 9/2/26

I was craving some authentic Hawaiian food, and this place was highly recommended. Boy, does it…read morelive up to the hype! The portions are HUGE and DELICIOUS. One plate was enough to probably feed two or three people. I ordered the lau lau plate, which is pork (and a small amount of preserved fish for flavor) wrapped in taro leaves. If you hadn't tried lau lau before, you must try it! The waitress was so nice and offered shoyu and sriracha, which took the flavors to a whole new level. The poi and salad accompaniments also tasted fresh. It's a small restaurant tucked away in a strip mall. You can choose either full service or take-out to sit outside.

Call restaurant directly for reservations. Do not try to use Tom…read more 808-270-5280 We are looking forward to going there in two days and I will write a full review then.

Walked in on Thursday night and couldn't sit outside due to lack of reservations! Anyway, inside…read morewas comfortable and service quick and friendly. Drinks and food were also good. Salads fresh, chicken and fish were flavorful and not overcooked, pasta sauce rich and creamy. Prices, though, are very steep. I get that the place is remote, but $19 for a Ceasar salad with no protein? $25 for a hamburger? This is a nice place, but we're not talking about hand ground Wagyu or Michelin stars. Pretty close to unreasonable.

Local spot amongst other options within this strip mall that delivers the goods on point - from the…read moreegg-rolls to the steak & teriyaki grilled chicken alongside delicious macaroni salad - this is worth your patronage. Walk-up service is congenial and knowledgeable - and - while no frills inside and outside - the food will have you glad to simply embrace the surroundings and seating to eat hot right on the spot. Check it out !

CASH ONLY , they are very clear about this which we did not know…read more The restaurant is located in a Small outdoor strip mall, limited parking but it is not in a busy area so you should be good! Very casual service. We ordered: Mahi Mahi Lemon Caper Sautée: 1/10 The fish just tasted extremely bland not fresh tough and the lemon sauce just made it wet but added in no flavor as well. Rice was mushy tasted overcooked Mac salad was decent but not the traditional Mac salad flavor. Kung Pao Chicken: 2/10 Small pieces of chicken mostly fried so very little chicken this dish had a good amount of flavor because it was sweet. Chicken and shrimp fried rice: 1/10 Rice was so mushy quality and freshness is just not there. Overall this was not our best meal in Maui I had seen the mixed reviews and wanted to give it a try unfortunately I would no eat here again just because it was not just one dish that lacked quality freshness and flavor it was everything I ordered.

If you are looking for bomb Island food, don't look any further…read more Right away greeted with a smile and left with a full heart.

Excited to go to to Maui so I can eat at Sparky's. This has become one of my go to places on Maui…read more Food is constantly very yummy. My top two favorites are pastele stew and the guava chicken katsu. Pastele stew is really good, I would recommend to anyone who has not tried this type of stew. It's not very common and I'm pretty particular about the taste. They do it very well. The guava chicken katsu is also equally addictive even when it's cold. My former favorite was the smoke meat. I sometimes buy all three so that I can get it over $50. They give a discount with American savings debit card and give you $10 back. Took a friend there who has the loco moco and he was very impressed by the size and quality of the food. I haven't been able to try that yet cause I'm still stuck craving my top three. I've tried the coconut cake and it's ok. Also tried the candy pork jerky. It has a more pure flavor which is ok though kinda pricey. So I would say you should try those for yourself and decide. Eating in is very nice and clean. The staff serving are always very warm and welcoming. They serve a good mix of locals and visitors. Soon to have a bar. Going to be an awesome place to hang out. Hopefully it doesn't get to crazy crowded. But if it does, they deserve it. Tip. Freeze the pastel stew and bring it back to Oahu so you can enjoy between maui trips.