First time to Hawaii and stumbled upon this gem!! We were going up Haleakala and wanted to grab something 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 read more

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I was craving some authentic Hawaiian food, and this place was highly recommended. Boy, does it live 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. read more

Da Kitchen Maui - Da "Lau Lau" Plate - Hawaiian Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

This place is pretty small and they don't have much seating. If you want to come here, prob best to grab a seat earlier. Spam musubi - Really wanted to like this, but the breading on the outside is too thick. Although there is a good sized piece of spam in the middle. All I could taste was the thick breading and the sauce. I ended up taking off the breading. Loco moco - The beef was really tender and this was one of the better ones I tried. Needed more seasoning overall though, a bit more salt. One of our eggs was well done as well. Service was ok. read more

Da Kitchen Maui - Hawaiian Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

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We came here based on a recommendation by a friend. We ordered the kalbi noodles and a spam masubi. The flavor was generic teriyaki noodles and the beef was just okay. It's hard to mess up kalbi. They did give a large portion. But seeing Maui with so many options, this was a let down. The spam masubi lacked flavor. Also, the restaurant was full so we ate outside. We had aggressive chickens clucking at us to get some of our food. It killed the vibe big time. read more

Decided I wanted to try the noodles from this spot while visiting Hawaii. Upon ordering, I noticed the items were pricey. However, I suppose so because the served portion is adequate. If you order to go, you must wait outside for them to bring your food. If you dine in, you get seated. The place inside is small. I ordered the garlic noodles with chicken and boyyyyyyy that garlic was Garlicking! It mest up my stomach for the night. I kept burping garlic and even after brushing and rinsing my teeth and mouth, I still wreaked of garlic....torture. Also I wasn't a fan of the Mac salad, there was potato in it...I'm just not used to that. Glad I tried it out, first and last time. read more

It has been a while since I have been to a Da Kitchen restaurant. I order the Kalbi shortrib & Korean fried chicken plate. The plate was huge 2 large pieces Kalbi short ribs, 2 large boneless korean fried chicken & 2 fried garlic shrimp, 2 scoops rice, mac salad & pickle veggied. This meal lasted me two days. It was so good. I also ordered fried spam musubi, which was ok. It is not a very big place, not very many tables inside & some outside. Food came out quick. read more

Da Kitchen Maui - Kalbi combo plate - Kalbi short ribs, Korean Fried Chicken, Fried garlic shrimp, rice , macsalad & pickled veggies - Hawaiian Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

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Super nice staff who were kind, friendly and attentive. This is a great local food spot with huge portions, so you definitely get your money's worth if you're coming here to eat. We got the kalbi noodles, which were good but definitely on the sweeter side. We also got the teriyaki chicken and Spam combo with mac salad, and that was really good too. Overall, solid local comfort food, generous portions and great service. Definitely worth checking out if you're hungry :D read more

Da Kitchen Maui - Hawaiian Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

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So good! This little hole-in-the-wall restaurant in Kihei was such a great find. We got two combo plates to feed my entire family, and it was well worth it! The combo plate comes with katsu, beef teriyaki, chicken teriyaki, mac salad, and cabbage. Everything was well seasoned, flavorful, and came out super quick even though they were really busy. The service was also amazing! Everyone working there was extremely friendly and made sure we were taken care of. Definitely a must-go spot when you're in Maui. Great portions, great food, and even better service. Highly recommend! read more

Da Kitchen Maui - Hawaiian Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

Came in pretty late to this spot and they were still super busy. Heard they were out of fried musubi which was fine. Ordered the Mixed Plate and Kalbi Tacos. After ordering went to Long Drugs next door for a few things and came back to pick up our order, felt like it was about 20-30 minutes? Food was worth the wait! Mixed Plate came with like 5 different proteins I think there was Mahi Mahi, chicken, katsu, bbq beef and something else with potato Mac salad and rice. Mixed plate was LOADEDDDDD. Hefty bowl and I can't believe my boyfriend and I got to finish it, it was a lot; definitely worth the price. Mahi Mahi was super crispy and prob the best I've had. All the meats with the potato Mac salad was the perfect combo. Kalbi Tacos were pretty good, had great flavor. They had inside and outside seating and there's lots of parking spots here. Inside has around 5 tables, it's a pretty small space but nothing beats getting take out and eating in front of the beach that's close by! read more

Da Kitchen Maui - Mixed Plate and Kalbi Tacos - Hawaiian Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

I had the long rice soup. It was delicious! Very flavorful and had a good amount of chicken. It totally hit the spot. Service was phenomenal! read more

Da Kitchen Maui - Chicken, long rice soup. Tasty!! - Hawaiian Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

So much food but so good. The person that brought the menu explained the menu to us and then we were left to our devices to make our picks. Garlic noodles with chicken had really great garlic flavor and tasted like it was cooked on a grill. I had the kalua plate which came with rice, macaroni, and pulled pork. The pulled pork was very good, but the macaroni was my favorite. It's not something I normally eat so it was a real treat.. love the authentic food. Here will definitely be adding this to our rotation. read more

Da Kitchen Maui - Hawaiian Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

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The BEST Hawaiian food. I've coming to eat here and their old location for many years.

the galbi with the sides were filling, flavorful and delicious. service was quick. make sure to have a empty stomach because it can be very filling. it's a spacious spot with lots of seating. definitely recommend if you're feeling really hungry. read more

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Stopped by here on our trip to Kihei and super glad we did. Super small place with about 4-5 tables but the food came out fast, and the staff was very friendly. We ordered the loco Moco and bbq ribs plate. The food was very generous for the price. No wonder the ribs were close to $50 since they gave about 4-5 slabs. That meal alone was able to be saved for another meal. read more

Da Kitchen Maui - Loco Moco - Hawaiian Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

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You have to try this place!!!!!! It's a hole in the wall, but don't let that sway you from trying local delicious Hawaiian food! The service was incredible, the staff was so kind. I had the hurricane katsu and it was phenomenal and the portions are enough for 2-3 meals!!! Stop here! read more

Da Kitchen Maui - Hurricane Katsu! - Hawaiian Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

Food was alright, felt like it lacked seasoning. Was really looking forward to this place but fell short flavor wise. Amount wise great deal lots of food for the price! read more

Da Kitchen Maui - Bento boxes - Hawaiian Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

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Looking for a quick and easy bite to eat, my husband and I ordered takeout from Da Kitchen Maui. We ordered the Kalbi plate and an order of deep fried spam masubi to-go. The service was fast and extremely friendly. We ended up taking our food back to our resort to enjoy in the comfort of our room. The Kalbi plate and deep fried spam musubi was plenty for the two of us to share and came with tons of rice and Mac salad. The short ribs were tender, and the chicken was moist. I had never tried deep fried spam musubi before, but I was a big fan. So if you're looking for a tasty quick bite to eat, I'd recommend Da Kitchen Maui. read more

Is this place small? Yes! Is this place a little harder to find? Maybe. Is this place worth going to every time? ABSOLUTELY! Fresh off the plane, first stop in Maui is almost always Da Kitchen. We were worried it was lost forever a few years ago, but nope, they just moved down the road. It's definitely not a formal place, but so relaxed, which is what I look for in Maui. We shared the Kalbi Ribs, and we were starving, and we couldn't eat them all especially after diving into the veggie spring rolls and deep fried musubi. My wife that doesn't usually even like musubi, enjoyed the deep fried version Da Kitchen offered. So go for it..try it if you have never had musubi, try this deep fried version! read more

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kalbi mixed plate ($35) - this plate is crazily massive; it's not only got 2 slabs of kalbi, but it also came with a shrimp tempura and lots of chicken - i like this concept of a mixed plate because you can get many different types of meat and different flavors in one meal, so you don't easily get bored from just the kalbi - every part of the plate was well executed; tempura was nicely fried and crisp, kalbi was well marinated and tender, and the chicken was incredibly succulent - i couldn't stop eating the chicken once i started; such wonderful texture and flavor fried musubi ($6.99) - this is a genius take on musubi; ive never seen musubis done like this and i am a fan - the exterior was super crunchy while the rice remained intact and not mushy - this wouldve been a fire snack for a hike or something rating: 4.6/5 - everything we ate was bussin and succulent, so the rating is pretty high; most restaurants can only do well on a few dishes but this place performed well on everything we ordered, which is impressive already! - even the pickled veggie was good, indicating that they really put care into all parts of the dish - i love the flavor and texture of everything - the service was extremely welcoming and friendly; we were greeted with such enthusiasm for the entirety of our visit - large comfortable dining space that feels casual IG: @nom.noms.only read more

Da Kitchen Maui - IG: @nom.noms.only | Fried Spam Musubi - Hawaiian Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

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Unassuming place at a strip mall, but fantastic food! We stopped here for dinner on our way to the airport before flying back home, and I'm sorry I couldn't take my leftovers! I had the kalbi plate which was one lb of ribs on a bed of rice and a side of macaroni salad. We also got the kitchen Bento plate which was Spam musubi, tempura, teriyaki chicken and beef, and chicken katsu. PLENTY of food for the two and a half of us! There are only a few tables inside and if you're lucky to be seated, they'll take your order and serve you. Otherwise, order at the counter and hope to find a spot outside: first come, first served. We got there right around 530 on a Friday and got lucky, the place was packed before we knew it! I also didn't realize they were featured by Guy Fieri which might partly explain the crowds...though I suspect the delicious food and the fast and friendly service might have something to do with it too. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Da Kitchen knows how to deliver variety. They offer several combo plates that are tempting. Last time, I had a hard time deciding between the Mixed Plate and the Bento Plate. Both options have a lot of food and I swear I planned to share it with my bestie. They both have teriyaki chicken, teriyaki beef, katsu chicken and rice & mac salad. The Mixed Plate comes with breaded mahi mahi. The Bento comes with Spam Musubi and shrimp tempura. I know that the shrimp comes from Costco, so I prefer the mahi. So I ordered the Mixed Plate and a Spam Musubi to go with it. It was ready as soon as we got there to pick it up. Every bit was delicious! We each got 2 meals out of this feast. read more

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Stopped by on a weekend night for loco moco and they are busyyyy. The good thing is they have outdoor seating (but it's not full service). We ordered the loco moco, which was a hefty portion and decent tasting (but by no means the best loco moco we've had). We also ordered the fried spam musubi and we loved the concept! The crunchy breading was a great touch and you dip the whole thing in a sweet soy sauce glaze/sauce. Only complaint is the rice to spam ratio...there was way too much rice. read more

Da Kitchen Maui - Fried Spam Musubi - Hawaiian Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

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this spot is fireeeeeee the deep fried spam musubi was BOMB one of my favorite bites of our meal the loco moco was FIRE perfectly cooked meat with the amazing runny egg and sauce UGH SO GOOD the pork katsu was soooo delicious too, perfectly crispy and juicy on the inside the mac salad was so good, absolutely ate that hoe up service was great, our server was super attentive and really helpful when we asked a million questions the ambiance is great, it's super casual. theres a lot of tables inside so it's perfect for date night or family dinner. they also have patio tables this is the perfect spot for some really good authentic hawaiian food from service to food, everything is so fire here read more

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the loco moco at da kitchen maui is phenomenal! the portion is generous, the hamburger steak is flavorful, and the gravy is delicious. i ordered it as takeaway and was able to enjoy it at the tables set up for patrons who ordered out rather than dined in. the restaurant is located in a plaza with plenty of parking. read more

Da Kitchen Maui - Fried Spam Musubi (not recommended) - Hawaiian Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

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I don't think I've ever eaten as much rice as I have anywhere else. Each plate had rice and they even gave rice with their side dishes. Nonetheless, the food here was amazing. I tried eating as much rice as I could because it did pair well with both the loco moco and kalbi we got. The kalbi had this amazing char and the flavor was sweet and savory. A little pricey, but worth it on vacation. I never had loco moco, but it was definitely a great first experience. It was very saucy and the meat was cooked well. The egg makes it creamy. We also had the deep fried spam masubi and it was decent and not too heavy as an appetizer. read more

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Our first stop in Maui, Da Kitchen! So excited to enjoy Hawaiian Lau Lau, but it didn't live up to our memory of what it used to taste like years ago at its original location. The meat was dry, not enough moisture and the rice, OMG TERRIBLE! Wet, clumpy and bits of undercooked rice hiding to disappoint us. I don't know what's going but you gotta get the rice right. The Mac potato salad was fair, lomi lomi salmon was actually good: salty briny, good to moisten dry Lau Lau meat. You know what was a nice surprise, little cup of POI! I really have hope for Da Kitchen, but sadly, I'm on the hunt for a new Lau Lau place. read more

We were visiting Maui and always like to try the "Da Kitchen" chain places on the islands. This one is amazing. It seems consistently busy. The three of us ordered different dishes. My daughters eat gluten and dairy free.This place accommodates their dietary requirements. Staff is very friendly, Service is fast. It is a small place, but there are a handful of tables outside. Can't wait to try more dishes. read more

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Second time in maui. Staying in Kīhei. Second time trying Da Kitchen! Food was great. Portion size was good. We ordered the Lau Lau plate. Hit the spot! There was a long line of people waiting to sit down but we ordered for pick up! Will return there each and every time! Recommend!! read more

Once again, we found ourselves in Da Kitchen (Kihei location this time), and stand by the original review....with one key note: this place is expensive. Seriously so. BUT. As you can see from the photos below, you're not paying for one meal - you're paying for three (or more). My wife ordered the Kalua Pork, and I ordered the fish and chips. We both got three lunches out of this, which makes the price point quite nice. Just an fyi..... read more

I came all the way to Hawaii, and I wanted to try it all. That included Hawaiian food. Da Kitchen delivered. The staff were so nice and friendly. They helped me decide what to get. I learned that one "plate" is enough food for 3 people. We had leftovers for days. My husband ordered fried spam musubi. It certainly looked cool. I tried lau lau. I learned that I don't care for lau lau, but that's on me. I'm glad I tried it. He got something that had everything--all the meats. I tried his kahlua pork. Staff were so nice and excited to help us try local cuisine. While it might not be my thing, I recommend Da Kitchen if you want to try the local specialities while in town. read more

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3.5 stars Da Kitchen is tucked in the corner of a plaza and serves classic Hawaiian fare. It's a casual spot where you walk up to the counter and order. They don't allow you to sit inside until you're dining in but there are some tables outside. We ordered the deep fried musubi ($6.99), kalbi mix plate ($31), and katsu moco ($26.50). The deep fried musubi was different than what I'm used to but it was decent. I liked the dipping sauce but you could taste more of the deep fried part than the spam musubi part. I would've preferred the spam to be thicker to stand out a little more. The kalbi mix plate included both kalbi and chicken which were both really good. The katsu moco is their most popular and had a large patty but the inside was a little mushy. The chicken katsu was decent but could've used more sauce. Out of everything we ordered the kalbi mix plate was my favorite. I also tried some of the garlic noodles which were good. They had large portions but it was just okay. read more

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service is very friendly, a few tables inside for dine in and outside for takeout. We got loco moco, fried spam musubi and chili cheese fries (fries were our favorite!). read more

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Tucked away in a busy plaza, this classic Hawaiian plate meal joint is certainly busy even later into the night when I came. It's bustling inside, with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating to handle the crowd. However, service was definitely on the slower side and it could get confusing as they have a line each for dine-in orders and takeout orders. The staff were nice and accommodating, which helped make ordering straightforward. The food was decidedly ok. I went for the katsu and kalua combo, which for $24 is alright and can definitely feed 2-3 people. There's a healthy amount of carbs with a couple big rice scoops and a big mac scoop. The katsu chicken was a little dry and didn't have too much flavor to it. A lot of times I felt I was tasting more of the breading than the chicken itself. The kalua pork was a let down- it was very salty to the point of being overbearing, even when served with rice. I could not get myself to finish it, even though it was juicy and tender. The saltiness was more than what I expected, even after trying other pulled kalua pork on the island. Lastly, there was only one small katsu pork sauce cup. Given the portion size, a larger sauce cup would be a nice touch. Overall, it may not be for everyone, but if you're looking for good value and portions, this place is worth a try. However, it wasn't for me and it was just ok at the end. read more

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Yes, I had to go here and get the spam thing! It was not as bad as I thought it would be, but I could not get my wife to try it. I was sorry to learn about the hardship from COVID, but I was glad to see this small business still going. read more

Arrr, brah -- Captain 619 here, hangin' ten on the shores of Maui and cruisin' into Da Kitchen for grub! Me and me firstmate (the missus) shared a plate o' teriyaki chicken an' rice with a side o' mac salad, and we came back again -- twice, aye -- so ye know it's worth the voyage. The chicken be seasoned just right -- that teriyaki sauce slaps, salty-sweet like a sun-kissed wave. Would've loved a few pineapple slices to give it that true aloha tang, but still tasty as a treasure chest. The macaroni salad be creamy and solid, the perfect sidekick. Good spot, quick service, and a proper place to get yer teriyaki chicken fix. Yohoho and a plate o' rice -- five stars from this seadog-surfer. read more

Da Kitchen Maui - Teriyaki chicken and rice - Hawaiian Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

Great food very filling but the wait was a little long but I can give them some slack because it was lunch rush, if you can call it a rush in maui. read more

Da Kitchen Maui - Teriyaki Chicken - Hawaiian Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

DA Kitchen in Kihei is an absolute gem!!!From the moment we walked in, the service was friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming -- basically, they treat you better than your own family (sorry, Mom). The portions are great -- I'm pretty sure my plate had ambitions of its own. Every dish was bursting with flavor, cooked to perfection, and plated so beautifully it almost made me hesitate... almost... Hands down, DA Kitchen serves some of the best "packs" I've had in all of Maui. I came for the food, stayed for the deliciousness, and seriously considered moving in. If you're looking for amazing food, stellar service, and a place that makes your taste buds do the hula, this is it. Do yourself a huge favor: go now. Your hungry stomach will repeatedly thank you. - Jordan read more

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Da Kitchen was so good we ended up going twice on our vacation. The Hawaiian platter with the kalua pork and pork laulau was amazing! Super flavorful and tasted like classic, homemade local food. Everything had that comforting, traditional vibe you hope for. The kalbi mix plate was also a win. Loved the variety with the short ribs, fried chicken, and tempura. Everything was cooked just right and super satisfying. Huge portions, great flavors, and just all-around solid food. Definitely a spot we'd go back to again. read more

Da Kitchen Maui - Hawaiian Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

Super delicious ono food here! The staff are super friendly and helpful. Awesome service. Get the chicken katsu, Opakapaka, Korean chicken and laulau. Everything is delicious here! Guava cheesecake for dessert! Winners! read more

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There was a queue already at 11:30 am for Da Kitchen on Black Friday. Don't know if it was all the hungry early morning Black Friday shoppers or the pent up demand because Da Kitchen was closed on Thanksgiving. The limited inside dining room and outside seating were all taken. I patiently waited 20-25 minutes for our take out. The Fish Tempura was perfectly cooked, light and airy, as I remembered. Husband got the Garlic Noodles with a side of Teriyaki Chicken. Enough food for two meals; luckily picked up a Costco chicken earlier so it will pair perfectly with the leftover Garlic Noodles. As you can see from last year's and this year's picture, no food shrinkage in portion size. read more

Da Kitchen Maui - Fish Tempura - Hawaiian Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii