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    Happy Belly

    4.8 (178 reviews)
    Open 12:30 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Crispy Pork belly
    Elizabeth S.

    We took night stroll in Kihei road and Yelp Happy Belly food truck . It's an Asian Fusion Buns and rice and wow the food was amazing. Input your order in their screen and pay at the same time . Very convenient. It isn't too busy since it's almost 8pm. So I got their Pulled pork slider with coleslaw, and sauce very tasty. The bun is soft and toasty on top. The Crispy pork bowl is so crispy not too oily . With rice it blended well , cucumber salad makes it refreshing. I would recommend this place for a night out of Kihei food truck experience. Ambiance ... Hawaiian breeze

    Judy C.

    Staying in Kihei for the weekend and no plans for dinner yet, except for much needed R & R until we leave the hotel to get food. I checked Yelp and came across Maria's photo of the pork belly plate, that looked so good, then I did research on social media, Yelp photos, reading reviews and I am sold! Happy Belly it is! Not knowing where Happy Belly is located, I just know it is near the hotel, but what a bonus, that HB is located at South Maui Garden, I get to explore South Maui Garden before stopping at Happy Belly! Look for the Yellow Happy Belly Food Truck, I spot it right away on our walk around the premises, I already knew what I wanted to get , if paying by cash you place order at the window and credit cards are the self serve kiosk. Ordering was simple, wait was kind of long for food, due to how popular and busy Happy Belly was on a Saturday night. I wish I could order more but we were still full from late lunch & snacking. Happy Belly is your go to for delicious Asian fusion in Kihei, they have variety of slider buns, bao, noodles and rice bowl, made with the freshest ingredients. Although the panang curry with chicken katsu was on my mind to order too, I have to try this next time since I had chicken cutlet for lunch. I went with the pork belly rice plate (14.95) and lobster fried rice (22.95) . We enjoyed our plates back at our room and the verdict, YUMS., super tasty and our belly was for sure happy! My other half mentioned he enjoyed this meal more vs. where we went for lunch. I loved that pork belly, cooked just right, melts in your mouth so tender and with a nice crisp with fat belly. I loved the cucumber salad, I add the sauce from that on to my rice. The lobster fried rice was also so tasty delish! I have nothing bad to say about our meals, except for I am coming back again even if we don't stay at Wailea, I would ask my hubby to take me back here when we visit Maui again. All in all, 5 stars, made our belly happy and full. Check it out, I know your belly will be happy too!

    Katsu plate
    Dnd I.

    Its a food truck place by the beach. You gots to try the pork belly at this place, trust me you will not regret it

    Chicken Katsu with panang curry
    Ciara N.

    I love happy belly. And I order form here a few times when I'm In the area. My fav is the pork belly with anything. I love their panang curry. It's not spicy at all but u just get the curry flavor. The food come out bey fast and they put the rice and pork belly separate from The curry sauce if u order it to go. Love this place and highly recommend it. Last tome I had friends visiting and I took them here. It was definitely a HIT!! give them a try. Good food and good people. And also, that butterfly lemonade was So good!! Plenty of tables to eat at if u decide to eat the food there. Last time there was someone who was high on meth acting up so I was not going to wait around. One of mY FAV THAI FOOD TRUCKS IN MAUI

    Ube Lemonade - Good
    Maureen J.

    Food was delicious and it's in an outdoor food truck court. Typical ambiance. Prices were decent. Be sure to check out the other side. I was happy with the food as it hit the spot for what I was craving. Workers were nice but I didn't hear them call my name so be sure to check if your food is done. You're sitting outdoors and there may be transients checking the trash for food.

    Pork belly tacos
    Randee L.

    This is one of many food truck options. We only had the pork belly bao bun tacos but they were delicious. The pork belly was flavorful and soft. It had a little crunch with the toppings and spice from the fresh jalapeños (which were spicy). We enjoyed them!

    Eli Sliders
    Jeff I.

    Another trip to Maui and four trips to Happy Belly! We ordered a panoply of dishes over the visit. A most favorite are the Ebi sliders. Fresh, crunchy, tender and great flavor. Panang Curry was tasty. We ordered it with the Deep Fried Pork Belly- crunchy and tasty. Ordered the Deep Fried Pork Belly over rice with a delicious sauce - sweet, salty with a little heat. The last day we ordered the Drunken Udon with Shrimp, Ebi Slider, and the Pork Bao Buns. The two new dishes the Udon was super tasty, with texture and excellent vegetables and shrimp. And the Baos... I had to fight my daughter to get a couple of bites. The pickle vegetables added a brightness. Overall obviously another great set of experiences.

    Michael C.

    Food was average at best, nothing special. Took so long to come out and it was relatively bland. Probably a better spot in that area you should try.

    Aloha Fried Rice, Aloha Fried Rice, Fried Chicken Bao, Pulled Pork Slider
    Megan M.

    Garlic noodle was my favorite, with the fried chicken bao being my second favorite. 10/10 would recommend

    Chicken Katsu Panang Curry - I'm obsessed
    Maria P.

    I decided to try Happy Belly on a whim a couple of months ago as I wanted to try something different. Their Asian fusion menu incorporates Thai, Chinese, local favorites, and more to create an interestingly unique combination of dishes. From bao buns to sliders to udon drunken noodles, there's something for everyone. I have tried a handful of dishes and so far, I have loved every single one. * The pork belly rice bowl is a Thai style, crispy pork belly that is cooked to perfection. The thin coat of flour gives it a nice crispy outer layer and the meat is just so tender and delicious! It comes with a sweet chili sauce that I like to dip the pork in for that extra dose of flavor. * The udon drunken noodle comes with a handful of protein choices. So far I've tried the shrimp and crispy pork belly and both pair very well with the noodles. It's stir fried with veggies and has the perfect amount of spice. * The katsu panang curry is a fusion dish based on the locally loved chicken katsu curry dish. The katsu served over a bed of rice and topped with onions, bell peppers, peas, and carrots. Panang curry sauce is served on the side and is meant to be poured over the whole dish. This dish is the absolute winner here for me! I'm so glad my other half decided to try this dish because I fell in love at first bite. The katsu is perfectly friend and wow, I've never had panang curry before and I don't think I'd want it any other way now. SO GOOD! I can see why this dish is their best seller. No one else does it and I highly recommend it! Their slogan is "happiness is a full belly" and I truly agree. My belly is always happy when I have a meal here! Everything is packed with flavor and just the right amount of spice for me (for those that love spicy, probably want to ask for Thai spicy, haha). Everything seems to be made fresh to order and they give you buzzer while waiting. Don't sleep on this food truck. They're banging out quality dishes at reasonable prices!

    Shrimp Katsu Panang Curry
    Noreen M.

    Wow. Just wow. Honestly, easily my most favorite take out meal I've EVER had. The freshness of the shrimp, down to the presentation and flavor. Amazing. I'm bummed I only found this truck the last 2 days of my trip. Had I discovered it sooner I probably would've eaten here every day for either lunch or dinner. I definitely had it the last 2 days. Once for dinner, and once for lunch today. I will keep supporting this small business each time I return to the island.

    Garlic Noodles w Pork Belly
    Spence T.

    Happy Belly might have been my favorite meal from my entire trip to Maui - seriously, so good. We ordered the Lobster Fried Rice, Pork Belly Bao, Garlic Noodles with Pork Belly, and the Drunken Udon with Shrimp - and every single dish was a hit. The flavors were bold, perfectly balanced, and packed with umami. The Pork Belly was melt-in-your-mouth tender, and the noodles (both garlic and udon) were absolutely addictive. And that Lobster Fried Rice? Just next level. You can't go wrong with anything from this food truck. This place has such a fun, laid-back vibe, but the food is on definitely up there with the upscale spots. Don't skip it - Happy Belly definitely lives up to the name.

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    Pork Belly bowl and fried rice is amazing. I had it 3 times during my 7 day trip. You won't be disappointed.

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