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All six courses from our tasting menu
Tricia M.

We did the Sunday night Chefs counter and loved it! Intimate evening with Chef Jojo, 3 staff and 8 total seats. We really enjoyed getting to hear the stories behind the tasting menu dishes, his overall culinary perspective, and how nothing goes to waste in his kitchen. Menu changes every two months so menu below reflects Jan and Feb from what we heard. We loof forward to visiting again to see what Chef Jojo comes up with next! We definitely want to gate keep this special spot but it's so good we had to share. You need to email in advance to try and get a spot and they reach out one week before to confirm if you got a slot.

Ingrid L.

We had a large party of 6 adults and 5 children all under the age of 10. We made reservations in advance. Even with the reservation, the staff required us to wait 15-20 min after arriving to be seated. This was interesting since there weren't a lot of patrons in the restaurant. After the wait, we were finally seated. We ordered a variety of appetizers, including poke chips, Caesar salad, and PLT lettuce wraps. All the appetizers were good but nothing amazing. For our entrees, we ordered a number of keiki burgers, the highly recommended fried chicken, the sirloin steak with broccoli, biscuits, mac and cheese, and a variety of sauces. Overall, the food was average. The fried chicken was good but not the best I've had. I'm not sure I'd return if given the opportunity.

Seafood tsunami
Thomas H.

Great little find. Nice open area and bar. I liked the tables and decor. The server was friendly and timely. The food was the best. I had the Kale salad and seafood tsunami. The Kale salad was awesome. Really well seasoned and dressed. Didn't even feel like I was eating such a superfood veggie. The seafood was really well cooked. Had mahi mahi, shrimp (which was the best I've had in a really long time) and poke. Would definitely eat there again!

Stephen M.

This was a wonderful dinner spot in Maui!!! We had great service, great food and easy to get to. We will be back again! It was a chill spot and looking forward to going back again!

Local art work along the walls
Roselia G.

Lots of good options here, including locally made Hawaiian beer. The sauce they use in their burger was really good. And the fries are double fried and perfectly crispy. The pork bowl was good too. I love the art work up on the walls. We will have to be back to try the brownie dessert served with Ube ice cream!

PLT Pork Lettuce Wrap
Anthony R.

Had dinner with a friend on Saturday evening. Started with the PLT Pork Lettuce Wraps (4 per order - only one left in the picture ). Thought it needed some sort of sauce before biting in; but once you take a bite a pop of tomato marmalade comes through and you realize that no additional sauces are needed. A well balance appetizer. I had the Special-New York steak. The steak itself was cooked to about medium, I believe. The steak was good but what took it over the top was the beurre blanc(?) and the grilled onions. The onions were grilled just enough to get the perfect sweetness. The side of fries were good and crispy but not great. My friend had the Seared Catch. The Mahi Mahi was cooked to perfection. The staff were very attentive and refreshed our drinks frequently without request. The food arrived quickly and at the right temp. Overall a great dinner experience. Will dine again.

Kale Caesar
Harinder K.

Nice local place for a friendly meal. Menu is small but the food is fresh and tasty. We opted for starters only - they are generous portions and shareable. Thr roasted brussel sprouts are well cooked but a bit heavy handed with vinegar. The poke and chips was nicely seasoned and fresh. The PLT - 4 portions was appreciated. Finally. The kale Caesar was fresh and dressed nicely. Service is attentive and helpful. The restaurant has a nice bar set-up and open dining area - we came late (7:30 pm) and it was not too crowded.

Calamansi daiquiri
Robyn C.

Went here for dinner. Reservation at 7- seated pretty quick, but basically took over 10 minutes to get water. The food was pretty good, the flavors good, well seasoned. Started with the chicken bites. Loved that it was crispy because of both the breading and still having the skins attached. Very juicy and tender. The house ranch was herby and creamy- delicious but the BBQ sauce tasted like a basic BBQ sauce. Tried the calamansi daiquiri. I had high hopes, but the cocktail wasn't icy cold, it was... cold in a sense it was clearly shaken with ice, but wasn't "ooo refreshing" cold. Like it say for a few minutes before I got a sip. The flavor was all there though! Ended up ordering the tsunami (2)- the portions were totally off from both bowls. While I got a generous portion of fish (inch thick), the other bowl got less than 1/2 the thickness, yet same cut size? A generous scoop of ahi poke, just drizzled with a basic spicy mayo. The pickled cucumbers was good, but think that sets it apart from anything you can quickly put together at home in 5 mins. Looked at the dessert menu. Ended up passing when I saw it was just local ice cream you can buy at the store, or store ice cream with warmed up chocolate chip cookies or the burnt cheesecake. The flavors were good, but nothing to really write home about. I wished there was just something that made anything pop! The restaurant has potential.

fish sandwich
R C.

Love this place. We tried this when we were last in Maui and we had to come back! The garlic shrimp is tasty and fish sandwich fresh. Service was friendly and attentive. Dining space is clean and casual. There is ample parking available.

Seared catch of the day - Mahi Mahi
Doris L.

Our first time visit while we are in Maui. We ordered the Seared catch of the day which is Mahi Mahi, Seafood Tsunami and Crunchy Kale salad and Hibiscus Lemonade. The food are so delicious. The Mahi Mahi is moist and flavorful. You don't even need the tarter sauce. The seafood tsunami has Ahi Tuna with spicy sauce and kick to it. It also has soft boil seasoned egg, fish and shrimp. The crunchy kale salad is yummy. We are glad we visited and had dinner. Even though it's on the pricy side but the restaurant is locally owned and we are proud to support local business 'Lahaina strong' will definitely visit again while in town.

Chef's Counter Menu - February 2023 - VN
Vince N.

I remember reading that F.O.N.D. stood for Feeding Our Neighborhood Daily when they opened up back in 2019. Today, the name has evolved, paying homage to the culinary term which refers to the caramelized bits and drippings of browned food found at the bottom of the pan which when deglazed, forms the base for the dish. ATMOSPHERE: Located in the Napili Plaza, some will remember this as the old Koho restaurant. Totally redone, the space is airy and contemporary with a big chef's counter in the middle, small bar off to the side and low tops throughout. MENU: A mix of Asian, American and local Hawaiian fare. They also have an exclusive Chef's Counter menu ($140 p/person) which happens every Sunday with two seating times, 5pm and 8pm, which we got to experience. The menu rotates every two months. We were treated the January/February 2023 menu entitled "Pele & Poli'ahu", Hawaiian goddesses of fire & ice, respectively, which was five courses. BEVERAGE: Napili Bae - $10.00 This vodka-based citrus quencher was so refreshing, I had to have three! FOOD: We started off with a refreshing amuse bouche Lava Flow Popsicle, a combination of strawberry, pineapple and coconut flavors reminiscent of a sorbet. First course was Pristine Kusshi Oysters, artfully decorated with spicy sriracha pearls that looked like fish roe and seasoned with mignonette (shallots, pepper and vinegar). My first experience with raw oyster years ago wasn't very pleasant, but when in the hands of a professional chef, made a world of difference. Mildly briny with some heat. Small balls of hush puppies accompanied, great for putting out any fires on your palette from the sriracha. Second course was a moist and delicate Kona Kanpachi with a nice and crispy skin, served over a creamy vichyssoise (pureed leeks, potatoes and onions). I wish I had a bigger piece! Third course brought on French Maui Onion Soup. Filipino-inspired pandesal bread chunks replace traditional croutons. The soup was a tad salty, my only complaint of the experience. The entrée was an Australian Wagyu Ribeye served over sizzling rice. I personally would never order a wagyu steak due to its fat content but it was very good. Some in our party commented the fried rice could've used more seasoning but I thought it was perfect and complimented the savory steak well. And finally dessert which was Spicy Chocolate Lava, an airy cake with coconut ice cream drizzled with a spicy strawberry sauce. Very good. SERVICE: Chef and owner, Jojo, was gracious and professional. He, along with his apprentice, Shawn, did an excellent job at explaining and showcasing the dishes being prepared. Eliza took great care of us with drink service. TIP: The chef's counter experience now is totally personable and focused as the rest of the restaurant is closed for the evening. OVERALL: A diamond in the rough of Maui's northwest coast.

Poke bowl
Jadyn H.

Came in when restaurant was empty, so service was pretty fast. Servers seemed rude/inexperienced, however. Food wise not bad. I found every dish to be slightly too salty, but far from the worst. Garlic shrimp was exactly that- heavy on the garlic, deliciously so. However, it could have done with less butter/oil as it got to be too heavy. Poke was good but had too much soy sauce in it. Generous portion size and fresh fish though. Pork was also generous on portion size but too salty. All dishes came with rice (good) and slaw (delicious and light without being salty). Restaurant was clean and spacious, prices were fair. Go ahead and give it a shot :)

Chef Jojo and our Amuse bouche: Lava flow popsicle
Sue S.

IMHO This review is for the Sunday Fond Chef Counter dinner that we enjoyed in January. This is a Sunday evening private event for up to 14 people, with two service times: 5 p.m. or 8 p.m. Call to book your reservation. I think I booked two months in advance. This is an epic food experience for the foodie lovers. Chef Jojo curates a new 6 course meal every two months for the lucky diners. The cost is $140 per person, and optional wine pairings with each course for an additional $10 per glass. This special dining experience was our choice for our one "big spend" during our Maui vacation. It did not disappoint. I even tried my first-ever oyster slurp! I was very hesitant when I saw it on the pre-fixe menu but decided that I had to at least try it. I am so glad I did! It was amazingly delicious and the oyster itself was very soft and tender to the chew. (When you make your reservation, you are asked if you have any food allergies so that the Chef can accommodate you. Chef Jojo thoughtfully made sure that one couple's special requests melded seamlessly with his menu.) We were slightly underwhelmed by the Wagyu Ribeye, as its seared top crust was too hard to cut into. We had to turn it over in order to slice into it. However, we didn't waste a bite! Get thee to Fond's Chef Counter! You won't regret it!

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