Enjoyed an amazing grilled fresh catch meal and a remarkable Mai Tai (not-sweet, a classic Mai Tai with muddled pineapple). We went back a second time for more poke nachos and cocktails. The meal was fantastic and a value compared to others in the Napili/Kapalua area. The service was excellent and the restaurant has a fun, comfortable atmosphere. Definitely check them out if you're in the area. read more

It's so nice to be able to get an excellent reasonably priced meal near Kapalua. Nice ambiance, good service, and ample portions. An imaginative menu with something for everyone. The 'seafood tsunami' was delicious with poke, shrimp, and fish, on a bed of rice. Our server Jeffery was there when we needed him. Highly recommended. read more

Wonderful local restaurant. Great food, portions service. Ate here twice. Loved the lettuce wraps, poke, seafood tsunami bowl. They were wonderful with their dietary restrictions. The bartender Jonathan was very friendly conversational. The restaurant had a very relaxed local vibe. read more

Fond - Seafood tsunami - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

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Delicious, amazing updated combinations and twists to island delicacies. Attention to detail and seasoning. Beverages from soft to hard served quickly! A fun menu is reasonably priced. A must go! Easy going vibe! read more

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One of the best local restaurants! We ordered takeout from here and took it back to our pool for a fantastic and delicious lunch! (We ordered the "slaw motion for me" and "crispy chicken Sando." Both super tasty! The restaurant staff was very friendly and everything was packed perfectly! (The dining room is very spacious and modern -- with outdoor seating -- if you choose to eat there!) read more

This place overall was just okay. We started off with the fries and calamari appetizers although the calamari was on the smaller side they were both ok and nothing to rave about. For mains we did the 8oz Maui cattle, the holiday menu New York strip, and both options on the Keiki plate of shrimp and chicken. The 8oz Maui came in a skillet with broccoli, grilled onions, and chimichurri overall flavor and cook on the steak was perfect as we ordered medium. The rice had good flavor it was a 4/5. Now the New York Strip special was disappointing. First of all I ordered a medium steak this steak was still mooing it was so undercooked at first I didn't notice because they cut the 12 oz steak in two parts and only saw top half. As the meal progressed I noticed even top half was undercooked I did inform the server and told him I did not want it recooked as I was grossed out and didn't want it anymore. So overall from the plate I ate a little less than 3oz of the steak, a few fries, and a few broccoli pieces. Since we were still hungry we went ahead and ordered the cheesecake and brownie skillet. The skillet was a 5/5 as I thought the chocolate paired so well with the ube ice cream. As we got final bill realized they didn't even discount the NY Strip at all this was 49 and sent back which I thought was very poor customer service. Still undecided if we will be back based on service but they do have a couple of interesting items and I loved the brownie skillet. read more

I read about the Sunday Chef's Counter online and was able to book the day of. Was glad I was able to experience it! Chef Jojo and his wife Eliza welcomed us like family. He told us the counter was a replica of his own kitchen where he cooks at home. The food was spectacular made with fresh, high end ingredients. My favorite dish was the diver sea scallops with gnocchi and butternut squash foam. I would have licked the bowl. The dinner was $140 and you can also add wine pairings for an additional cost. He comes up with a new menu every month. Each dish was cooked in front of us and explained to us in detail. It was really an amazing experience and I loved the family vibe atmosphere. You can tell Chef Jojo is super passionate about cooking. Definitely give it a try if you're in Maui. An unforgettable experience! read more

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Fond offers a Wednesday-only fried chicken dinner that I was elated to be able to try during my last trip to Kapalua. Ordering was very easy online at their website and I picked up in the restaurant. It comes in a Half-Chicken or Full-Chicken size. The Half-Chicken size was perfect for my family of 3. It comes with biscuits, Cesar salad, macaroni and cheese, and tons of condiments like hot honey, gravy, etc. Everything was delicious and we had tons of mac and cheese and biscuits left over. Fond stands out as one of the better restaurants in the Kapalua area. read more

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Amazing and a must when you're near Napili/Lahaina. Huge portions, phenomenal flavors, excellent service, great atmosphere. The slaw motion for me salad and the superfry were so delicious and enough to share with 4+. The pork and lentils cassoulet was awesome as was the fond seafood tsunami. The catch of the day was Mahi Mahi and it was yummy in my tsunami. Left overs galore for a few more days in Maui:) Don't pass this place up! Skip the view for a night to treat yourself to great food! read more

The mahi mahi was one of my favorite dishes during my stay on Maui. Even though the fish filled me up I would have liked something else with the fish other than green beans. Alittle bit of potatoes or rice would have been nice. I wondered how that dish would have filled up my husband. They were friendly and service was quick. read more

Wanted to try this place and brought our group of 6 and even though we showed up at 2:15pm on a Wednesday, they wouldn't serve us. Said they were "resetting".... I guess I understand they need to switch from Lunch to .... What, late lunch? But if your hours are 11-4 for lunch.... What the heck? So rude. read more

This was one of the better meals I had while visiting Maui. Fond is a great place to try Asian inspired dishes that is also pays homage to the local cuisine. There is a lot of variety on the menu, with vegetarian options available if you so choose. We ordered the Asian Slaw and apple nachos to start, and for our mains, my family and I split the Tuna Poke bento box, the Maui Cattle Sirloin and Glazed Broccoli; and the Fond Seafood Tsunami. The appetizers were good, but the stars of the show were the entrees. The steak was cooked perfectly and had such a good garlic flavor, thanks to the wonderful chimichurri sauce. The Fond Seafood Tsunami was a great way to sample three kinds of seafood, which were all prepared perfectly also. The best part was this place was pretty inexpensive, at least compared to many of the other restaurants we dined at on the island, but the food was still really high quality. read more

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Overall the experience was good! It does feel like the vibe is stuck on the fence between casual and fancy. I can appreciate a nicer place that still works with casual though. Lettuce wraps were amazing! 10/10 Chicken bites were pretty good 8/10 (need some other sauces) Loaded potato wedges 6/10 (the thought is great...the toppings, etc were great...the execution was lacking. Very little stayed on the potato wedge and the toppings were pretty sparse. Service was great! Drinks never emptied. read more

We visited Fond on a trip to Maui this past summer before the fires. We happened to be there on a Wednesday so went with the fried chicken family meal. We did takeout so I cannot speak to the service, but the meal itself was so good! I loved the contrast in textures and flavors between the salad, mac and cheese, chicken, and biscuits! Even as takeout the food kept its texture! I rarely get homemade mac and cheese so this was a treat! Hope Fond can have a successful reopening! read more

Fond - Fried chicken family meal - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

My husband and I were very, very, sad : 4 days into our vacation at Maui and we had yet to find a meal that we were blown away by. We spent a lot of money so far at other restaurants, but nothing really impressed us. THANK HEAVENS we decided to have Fond for dinner today: Fond is an oasis in our otherwise desert of a Maui cuisine experience. Eliza served us and was extremely sweet and welcoming. We ordered the Poke Nachos, the Tsunami, and the Sirloin. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and tasty. You can clearly tell the choice of sauces, spices, and combinations of ingredients were all thoughtfully made. We already have our plans to come here one more time during this trip. Thank you, Fond team, for being you! read more

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Full disclosure; I have only been to Fond's Chef Counter. I have not been during "normal" business hours. That being said, make it your goal to experience the Chef's Counter one Sunday evening. It's been more than two years since I have attended a tasting menu. As a concierge in New York City for over 15 years I would do them quite regularly whether it was by invitation from a restaurant or it was on my own dime to experience something I could tell my guests about. Fast forward to today and we are a little more than 3 years from the start of the pandemic that literally shut everything down in New York City. I now live on the island of Hawaii and work for a beautiful resort on it's west coast. Fair to say it has been a long time since I have done a proper tasting menu. I recently had some time off and did some island hopping. My schedule put me in Maui on a Sunday night and as I was doing research on restaurants, this place called Fond kept coming up. Fond is a fun, casual and approachable restaurant not to far from Maui's upscale resorts on the northwest side of the island. They have are well known for their fried chicken among other dishes. But also of note are their Sunday Chef's Counter dinners. There are two seatings of up to 12 guests twice a night, 5pm and 8pm. This is part tasting/ part omakase / part chef's counter. This chef's counter is unlike any other I have experienced. Chef Jojo's skills as a storyteller and speaker are only surpassed by the skill of his cooking. Chef Jojo really takes the time to explain everything in the dish, the why and the how. His passion for the ingredients are passed on to the diner getting them excited about something as mundane as eggplant. He also has the same excitement about wine as he pairs wine chosen by him with each of the savory dishes. All of this for under $200 a person, for what you are getting this is an incredible deal. If you are looking for a special dinner experience while on Maui, this is it. Thank me later. read more

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Great value for tasty food! My bento box was good, but not wildly special. The burger was apparently phenomenal, but I didn't try it. It was a great lunch after a morning hike, especially the incredibly refreshing POG juice! Very cool vibe inside, almost nightclubby. They're running a 25% off lunch special for who knows how long. Quick and friendly service, too. I would try the benedict dishes if I went back instead of the bento box. read more

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Came to Maui to eat at our special place at Fond. Poke nachos starters were incredible ! The food was delicious with superb presentation . Chef Jojo never disappoints but only exceeds expectations! Chef JJo already had an excellent track record when he was working at the Ritz Carlton Marina del Rey then at the Ritz kapalua. We loved his fusion of flavors that made his unique trademark style ! Eliza our maitre d was both warm & exhibited the exempelary aloha spirit . Definitely coming back here again!!! read more

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Water was from tap, not filtered. Cattle steak dish was tough, no flavor, greasy and chewy. Can't understand how this could be a James Beard Runner-up establishment. Very disappointed. read more

By far our best dining experience on Maui. Service and vibe are both great. The food was, without question, our favorite of the restaurants we have tried. I am sure there are many gems in West Maui, but Fond is definitely one to be enjoyed. read more

*Dinner Review* I think I didn't have high expectations for this place before dining in so after this meal, I was impressed but still think this place has really good potential as it seems like a newer restaurant in the Napili market shopping complex. We could tell our waitress was new but she was very friendly and attentive during our visit. We started with a bento box which has 4 different dishes that rotate in. Off the top of my head, there was some type of ahi poke, meatballs, and shrimp California roll. It's a good dish to start with and share. My dish was the sirloin with garlic rice. A tip is to ask for the sirloin one step below what you usually order your meat as it comes out on a sizzling pan so it still is cooking while you're eating your meal. My medium sirloin was pretty much medium well/well done so next time I would have ordered medium rare. The mahi mahi (fish special) was a generous portion that came over a bed of salad. The pasta with beef ragu was also tasty with a generous portion of sale Pepe pasta. Overall I wouldn't mind coming back, either Wednesday night on fried chicken night (which I heard is worth trying!) or for brunch. read more

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My husband and I decided to go to Fond on the last day of our vacation. On Sunday nights the Restaurant closes to the public and has two seatings for a "Chef's Counter." This was an incredible highlight of our time in Maui! Chef JoJo & his team went above and beyond to create this intimate experience. Every detail was perfectly executed, from the local flavors to the presentation to the wine pairings that went with each dish. We are so grateful to have found Fond & we highly recommend booking the Sunday night Chef's Counter! read more

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DELICIOUS. Loved the ambiance and feel of the restaurant. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to friends and family. Seafood tsunami never had that "taste" and the pork was cooked perfectly. If you had to complain about something I would say watch your mouth with lentils and brussels sprouts are hot in the cast iron. Also, service was top notch- had our entrees to our table in less then 5 mins. read more

Fond - Pork and lentils cassoulet - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

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Wow, what an amazing dining experience! Service was excellent and ambience lovely (don't let the location in a strip mall dissuade you) but the star of the evening was the food. We shared a delicious salad with starfruit and other fresh local ingredients then my hubby had the seafood tsunami and I had the fresh catch of the day which was excellently prepared. read more

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While the lack of view isn't optimal, the food more than made up for it! The kale salad was the best I have ever had- and I am a salad snob. The fish was AMAZING. The onion puree as the base, the caramelized onion slice, tapenade, green beans all surrounded the moist mahi mahi. We were trying not to moan too loudly from the party going on in our mouths. The staff all exuded the aloha spirit and made you feel like a loved neighbor and not a tourist. Wish we had time to return this week. But certainly will on our next trips. read more

We came here on a weekend afternoon and there was one other table. I think that their reservation sign in the front throws people off, since it says you need a reservation when in fact they are pretty empty. Not sure why that's the case, but it is. Anyways, we ordered the crispy chicken bento box, the garlic shrimp bento box, and the loaded potatoes. We found each of these dishes to be pretty bland. The potatoes did not have much flavor and neither were they crisp like we would have expected them to be. For the crispy chicken, the chicken was indeed crispy, but it was also drenched in vinegar at the bottom that it gave it this sour flavor that I would not have expected. The shrimp was similar in the sense that you could taste only an overpowering vinegar taste at the bottom, while the rest of the sauces on it was bland. The salad that came with it was similar, with an overpowering vinegar dressing that wasn't great. The rice was a little hard. We might just be disappointed with the bento boxes and there might be better dishes, but we were just not very happy with the bento boxes in general and wished that they weren't so lacking. If you are visiting this restaurant, we would recommend not getting the bento boxes. read more

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I'm not sure but I felt like this restaurant missed the mark. Maybe I had too high of expectations or we were there on an off night. We were sat right away but then no one came to take our drink order for 10 min or more - and the place was not that busy. The appetizers came before the drinks arrived. Many items featured on yelp were no longer available. I did not enjoy my risotto dish at all ... bland and the chicken was either cooked so far in advance or over cooked that the meat was barely there under the breading. Others in our party got the burgers and said it was fine. The appetizers were the highlight. read more

This place is a standout in Maui. The food is excellent. We had crunchy kale salad, fried chicken bites (with BBQ and honey mustard sauces), seafood tsunami (mahi, poke, and shrimp) and pork/lentil cassoulet. We eat out a lot (all price ranges) and we're impressed. And portions are huge. Service is friendly and the place is airy and comfy. Loved it! read more

I visited Fond with my family while on our trip to Maui! The appetizers were delicious as well as our main courses. I highly recommend the Brussels sport appetizer! The food was very reasonably priced for the price, quality and location. Our server was super kind and gave recommendations about our resort! She was super kind, unfortunately her name slips my mind at this time! The restaurant was very large and they had a nice bar area with a DJ. read more

We took a drive and found Fond - A Neighborhood Eatery in Napili. Easy to park, service was attentive and prompt, food was very good, and prices are reasonable for Maui!! read more

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This was a nice reprieve from an expensive expensive meal on Maui. The quality was unbelievable. I had a the cassoulet. Yum!!

Awesome dripping cheeseburgers. We came here one year ago to try for our first time and my child loves the cheeseburgers that he would ask to eat Fond cheeseburgers for an entire year. Returned this year and my child eats cheeseburgers every other day here. AND!!! He eats 2 cheeseburgers at a time in one sitting. Awesome poke with nachos! Gotta order that! Savory garlic shrimp!!! Pork lettuce wrap is a must for appetizer!! Jam makes it sweet and matches the savory pork!!!! read more

Fond - Pork lettuce wrap! So yummy!!! Come at lunch time for 25% off!! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

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Sat at the bar for dinner. The bartenders were super friendly and helpful. Good ambiance. The food and drinks were super unique and tasty.

Fish sandwich and salad is the way to go so you can try a few things. Service was friendly and nice. Highly recommend trying multiple appetizers. Seating with an outdoor view! read more

Lunch specials are 20% off on weekdays! They got my attention with that! We had to come here to try the bento box specials. I had the mahi mahi bento and was satiated with the small piece of fish with rice and salad. I would have preferred to pay the full price for the full piece of fish but no matter, it was very good! We placed 4 orders and it took about 30-40 minutes for everything to be ready so a little bit of a wait when you're hungry for lunch. Luckily it was our first day so we were pretty relaxed and not in a hurry. Everyone was happy with their orders so eight thumbs up from this group! read more

It was our first experience here at FOND. We elected to eat here versus the other places in Napili shopping center, because it looked nice, and we could sit inside and get full service. It was the right choice. Timing was between lunch and dinner rushes, so we had the waitress attend to us immediately, and our order of hamburgers came out super fast. The hamburgers were great, and the fries as well. I think the lunchtime 25% discount was a big attraction to us, and it certainly paid off. The atmosphere was relaxing, with lots of air space and the tables were spread apart nicely. I can see this would be a popular place when things are back to normal. We considered coming back again but they were closed that day. I would definitely recommend eating here, and I would love to come back and explore the dinner menu further. read more

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During our Maui visit we came here twice and 5ths food did not disappoint. Our favorites: Appetizers: Adobo Brussels Sprouts - yummy Ahi poke nachos and fries with gravy Main Dish: Pork cassoulet (a chef that can make lentil, Brussels sprouts and pork - taste out of this world is definitely talented). And I never care for pork... The Korean Fried Chicken, Maui Tenderloin and Seared Fish of the day are equally good but the pork is simply delicious! read more

Nice atmosphere, Nice location, Nice Service. Great food. Make sure to make a reservation first and Bring more money than you would expect.

This place is super underrated as there wasn't many people there when we went for lunch. The inside was large and spacious with a center counter where you could interact with the chef. The outside patio had seating too. The service was great and the food came fast. We had the bento boxes which came with the protein of choice, Asian slaw, rice and umami egg. I forgot to ask about what kind of fish I was getting for the seared catch but it was awesome. It looked dry from the outside but it wasn't. Somehow the chef was able to keep the fish moist and tasty. And that umami egg was also so delicious, I should have asked for another side order of it. Definitely have to come back to try out other menu items especially when they are running 25% off for lunch. read more

Fond - Seared catch bento - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

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This is our second visit to Fond in 8 months. Honestly the Korean fried chicken is overwhelmingly exceptional. And that cheese cake is to die for. Everything else on the menu that we have tried is very good.... But that fried chicken will make you see Jesus. read more

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