Quite possibly one of the most underrated food trucks. Don't sleep on this one folks!…read more AbiKi's is one of the few Caribbean food options on the island and I think the only option in Kihei. They've got that hot and spicy Caribbean flavor infused into dishes like empanadas, nachos, curry and oxtail stew (available on Fridays and Saturdays only), and more. My husband spontaneously ordered the chimichurri burger one day and while I didn't know what to expect at first, man that burger was mighty delicious! The beef patty is topped with chimichurri sauce and paired with lettuce, tomato, grilled onion, cheddar cheese, chimichurri aoili on a brioche bun. It's burger heaven! Flavorful and moist, it was devoured in no time. It also comes with sweet potato fries and a side of sauce. I don't know if the sauce is for the fries or the burger, but it pairs extremely well with both. Just give your burger a little dip -- SO good. All in all, this burger ranks pretty highly in my list of tasty burgers. We'll definitely be back again to try their other Carribean dishes!

There's a food truck party every night in Kihei and this truck is the one you want. Actually they…read morewere all pretty good but you can't go wrong with this place and the truck with the BBQ. Sweet potato fries were SO GOOD.

It looks like these guys were previously at the Farmers market, but they are now located in the…read morefood truck located across Costco. I'm currently on an empanada kick, so when I came across this truck, curiosity got the best of me. There was no one in line, but as we were ordering, there were people lining up in back of us. There is a pretty good selection & are all sealed differently so you can decipher one from another. We went with the Hana & Hookipa as those were the only 2 that had meat in them, I think there was one other one, bit it was sold out. The Hookipa came with beef & veggies & the Hana came with chicken & veggies. They were both crispy & hot, very juicy & filling was generous, but I think I liked the Hookipa better. It had way more flavor & super savory. It's a one person show in that truck, but she was super nice & they were ready really quick. I definitely want to go back & try the other ones.

Super tasty but I ordered the Hana (chicken) and they gave me Hookipa (beef). They have great…read morechimichurri sauce but nothing to put it in, so bring your own take out sauce container.

Made last minute plans for a trip to Maui and this trip decided I wanted to explore more mom and…read morepop places vs my usual suspects in Kaanapali... so upon landed headed to Sam Sato's. Located in old town Wailuku.. the area looks more commercial than residential, but tucked in the street is this cute restaurant. It's nothing fancy, but they sure do serve up a good meal! I feel like I've been missing out all these years.. the dry noodles and beef stick were perfection! The cha shu topping on the eggy noodles, such a good combo. The beef stick was tender and flavorful. The complimentary soup balanced all the flavors... and I wrapped up my meal with a Lima bean manju. Nice and buttery exterior paired perfectly with the Lima bean filling. I really liked that the bean paste wasn't too sweets All in all loved this place and will be back! Staff super friendly, food comes out fast and it's sooo ono - what's not to love? I will add I order a small dry noodles and had extra so took left overs to go and made a sunny side egg and put it on top of my reheated noodles. Winner of a meal!

Another 3.5 overall rating. Ordered their dry noodles and manju for a lunch…read more.. Pros- the Manju is very tasty! I ordered a box of 16, 8 of both options (pineapple and red bean). I would order these again in a heartbeat! 5/5! Cons- I preordered a medium pan of dry noodles with veg. I was expecting some kind of vegetable in the noodles. I'm allergic to bean sprouts, so asked they not be used in the dish, but I thought carrots, yellow onions, something... nope, it was just noodles and green onions! No meat either, which surprised me. I ordered what I thought was their deluxe dry, but it was super plain. That was disappointing for sure. I would not order this again. Parking is also crazy tight and limited. Luckily I dropped my son off and drove around the block. If I actually had to park, not sure what I would have done.

Called my order in on a Monday for Tuesday afternoon pick up. Purchased 2 Puerto Rican Lunch Plates…read morethat included a pastele, gandule rice, bacalao salad, empanadilla, portuguese sausage and a spiced cake for dessert. Each plate was $15 plus tax. Total came to $31.25 (cash only) Eating this plate was like eating a home cooked meal. Nothing outside of the norm, but just a solid, well flavored and balanced plate of deliciousness. You can tell these are tried and true recipes. Will be back when we're in the mood for authentic Puerto Rican food. Hopefully they will expand to more days of the week for pick up.

Mama Ding's has been around for a very, very long time. Mention the name and some will exclaim…read more"They're still open?!" And while I have yet to step foot inside, I got a chance to try something from a co-worker's takeout that I'm definitely going back for! MENU: Puerto Rican Plate Lunch (pastele, gandule rice, bacalao salad, empanadillas, Portuguese sausage & dessert), or broken down into ala carte, box and pan-sized options. FOOD: Empanadillas I absolutely love meat turnovers. Empanadas, empanadillas... What's the difference between the two? Nothing really, except for the fact that in Puerto Rico, empanadas are referred to as breaded steak or chicken and empanadillas are meat turnovers. Other areas of Spanish-speaking folk call meat turnovers, empanadas. Whatever. All you need to know is that if you like either name, you're going to absolutely LOVE these. It is a well-known fact to friends that I don't care for pastele anything due to its odd and weak flavor. I've had a version from another Maui establishment as a stew and didn't care for it. So when I was offered a pastele-filled empanadilla, I grimaced at the opportunity but was all smiles and moans after devouring it! The warm dough was thick like a pie crust and insanely soft, flaky and buttery. Once you get past that delicious shell, the pastele filling bursts your tastebuds with mouth-watering, savory, tomatoey flavors that takes these bad boys over the edge! OMG. One was definitely not enough. TIP: They're a takeout only biz with odd hours and ordering procedures. Definitely call ahead. OVERALL: They're right up there with the best empanadas we had in Buenos Aires, Argentina!

Amazing cafe with clean interior and delicious pastries!…read more With a sleek modern aesthetic, the inside is cool and perfect to work/study for just hang out before a flight as it is close to the airport and has free wifi. I also saw someone bring their dog, so I guess it must be pet friendly too! Parking: own parking lot, but in the morning It is super busy so may need to park elsewhere when coming before noon Got the: 1. Hazelnut coffee mouse: 10/10 to die for, absolutely would get again, likely tomorrow 2. Chocolate croissant: 10/10, absolutely amazing, legit French croissant 3. Coconut roll: 10/10, scrumptious but may be a little sweet for some TLDR: you won't regret either a quick pit stop, a relaxing get together, or a extended working session here, as the pastries and inside are just awesome

Truly scrumptious!…read more The coffee, the sweet pastries, the savory delectable, the clean, simple aesthetic! This was the bakery experience equivalent of a top down drive on beautiful, sunny day across a picturesque European back country. I could have danced out of here like a puppet on strings I was so happy with my service and food. Highly recommend!

We came here for my birthday while visiting Maui and had such a great experience! The service was…read moregreat and everyone was super nice and attentive. We sat outside on the cutest patio and got to enjoy the beautiful weather while watching the sunset. It was such a nice vibe! Our dinner was super flavorful and dessert was just as good. I'd definitely come back the next time we're in Maui. Great food, great service, and a beautiful atmosphere.

Service: 1/5 Food: 3/5…read more To start off we were celebrating my friend's birthday. The hostesses fake smile upon entering could be better, we mistakenly gave her the wrong amount in our party and apologized, she sat us at a 4 top at first, until I asked her to be moved to a bigger table with at least one more seat for a child, I apologized again. Her tone and demeanor were trash. Mind you we got to the restaurant at 4, there were 5 tables dining outside. Our waitress I think Alyssa? was her name hadn't introduced herself yet just kept reminding us she'd be right with us so cool, fine. She seemed to be taking care of more tables than she could handle alone. By the time she came to us to take our drink orders it was 4:40, she reminded us about happy hour which ended at 5 so twenty minutes for us to get a margarita or two in before it ended. Although drinks took longer than usual. We had to bother her at 4:59 to put in our last happy hour drinks. The margaritas were inconsistent bc the second round for me was stronger than the first the opposite for my friends who ordered a different flavor. The coconut heaven wasn't very good for an $18 cocktail. Food wise, their crostinis for the appetizers were stale and the braised short ribs my friend ordered was dried out on the outside and a bit gamey, which was unfortunate. Our steaks, the salmon and the risotto were a hit. Just to get to the dessert portion of our meal and to get another drink we waited 20 minutes for our server to come back, I had to step outside, sure enough our server is at the hostess stand leaning on it on a phone scrolling probably talking stories with the rude hostess. Server brought out the birthday dessert we sang hbd, she left and didn't take our dessert order until after almost 10 minutes. Birthday girl and I ordered a tres leches cake.. barely any leches it was dry just by looking at it, her and I agreed it tasted like pancakes with syrup. We were both disappointed, my friends ordered the brownie which the birthday girl tried and enjoyed most. Please don't get me wrong Alyssa was kind and friendly. The attentiveness to her guests is the issue. We spent most of our time waiting for her to return and check in on us. Also an FYI, for those thinking of visiting Fuegos. They charge a service fee. In your tab there is three different total amounts at the bottom. Your actual meal total then a cash payment amount vs a non-cash payment amount which is more. Unaware of what percentage the service fee is, they could be adding any amount they'd like for all we knew. No breakdown what-so-ever. If they intend to charge a service fee I believe it should be company policy that they notify guests as well as on their menus/website and by mouth from servers about this service fee. I understand it's common amongst businesses, but a simple notice would suffice. I asked the server about them and she said "it's not the tip, but a service fee we have, I'm sorry". It wouldn't have made us wonder why our bill could've been less instead of paying more. We know now IF we ever choose to come back.

Honestly, gotta right up a review on the go to to-go spots on Maui, especially when theres only one…read moreon the island! The food variety is the real draw here. Bento boxes, musubi in every flavor you can think of (spam, ham, hot dog, chicken, my fave jumbo mochiko chicken), sushi, pork hash, manapua, plus your standard hot dog and burger setup for when you're not feeling adventurous. Pork hash is my go to, no question. Lup cheong manapua is a close second. I'll admit the char siu manapua has fallen off though. Used to be solid, now the filling comes out mushy and kind of flavorless. Feels like a recipe change somewhere down the line, and not for the better. Hoping they bring the old version back. Beyond the hot food, they've got a good lineup of local snacks too. Li hing mui gummies, li hing powder, mochi crunch, the works. Throw in f'real shakes, magazines, and a few toys for keiki, and it's honestly a solid last stop before the airport if you need snacks and something to keep the kids occupied on the flight home. Only thing holding this spot back is the crowd after dark or occasional homeless (never bothered me, but might for some) One more thing worth mentioning: they do catering too, with a few platter options at prices that make sense. Good to keep in your back pocket for last minute gatherings.

Literally, the only place on Maui to get a Slurpee! OH, and some of the best pupus in town too!…read more Positively sure that the 7-11s in Hawaii were the first ones to start selling SPAM Musubi in their hot foods section! It's one of the best stops in town now to not only pick you up some musubis, but also some local manapua and pork hash too! One stop shop for beach bites! Grab some and stuff your cooler or lunch bag before a day in the water! Not only the local fare - but also your 7-11 standards like pizza, Big Bites, wings, and taquitos too! Who doesn't like something from the Roller Grill LOL! And don't forget to stay hydrated with a Super Big Gulp!

First time here and I love it! The food that they serve gives you that comforting feel. I ordered a…read morebreakfast plate with corn beef and onions. The portion size to price is great and it fills you up. I couldn't even finish my plate! The staff here are super nice. I was helped by a sweet lady and she greeted us right away. Its cool how food from Guam and Philippines are similar. I went for breakfast and I would definitely want to go back and try their lunch menu. The location is in an awkward spot to find if it is your first time here. The parking here is also a little confusing because they are located on a parking lot that shares with other businesses. I would totally recommend this place!! While waiting for my food to be prepared I could smell it from outside the food truck which was heavenly. Cant wait to come back.

Would highly recommend this food truck for breakfast! Open early. Red rice was perfectly flavored!read more

Stopped in while walking around downtown. Grabbed a quick to go coffee. Steve was friendly. The…read moreambience was super cool. Wish we had more time to stay and have a drink or coffee or snack. Would love to check it out again.

Such an amazing little spot!! Super yummy breakfast and friendly staff!! Definitely coming back!read more