Such a hidden spot for Filipino food! There's not much Filipino food spots, so it was amazing that…read morewe found Ilocandia Filipino Store. My friends and I got the lechon, adobo, fried tilapia, and baboy. I don't have the best experience with eating Filipino food, but I really have no complaints about the food. Lechon was a good balance of meat and fat and the skin was crispy! Adobo and baboy was tender and very juicy while the fried tilapia was made perfectly. If you're in the area and want to try some true Filipino food, give this place a try!

ilocos Norte empanadas!!! Emas! Get there in the morning, when they open, to eat them fresh!read more

We were excited to try a recommendation from a blog we had seen, specifically the sisig tacos, and…read morethe crispy Taiwanese chicken. first of all, it was really hard to catch this truck while it was still open. Although they had hours that where I listed, we missed them the first time because they put up a sign that said back @ 5. The second time we caught them, it was right before they put up the back at 5 sign, and I think that's why the sisig was super tough and chewy - we got the bottom of the pot sisig haha. Anyhow, happy to report the chicken was very tasty. The fry was light, the seasoning on point and the portion was sizable. Both were plated on top of a banana leaf, which I thought was great presentation. Overall I would say it was okay, probably not something we'd hit up again, but glad we tried it!

Every item here at a Merienda Maui food truck was delicious. The only mistake we made was not…read moreeating here sooner, since we would have returned to try more of the menu. We selected two types of tacos, the Shrimp and the Thai Beef Tacos. The shrimp tacos are served with a cabbage slaw, a ginger sesame dressing (not a strong flavor), gochujang aioli (dominant flavor that worked well with the shrimp), and some pickled red onions on top. Somewhat simple but all flavors combine well, the shrimp stands out with the aioli, and it has a tropical sense to it. The Thai Beef Tacos use a Thai marinade on the beef (sourced from Maui, though I couldn't tell the difference from regular beef in these chunks in a taco). Beyond that it's a common taco with a tomato salad (pico de gallo), jalapeño, cilantro, and mint (rather than a common diced onion pairing). The marinade infused into each piece of beef and truly carried the dish. I would have eaten it without the garnishes, though they do help fill out the taco. I also thought this was the most basic item we ordered, and would want to try out other items before repeating this. Lastly the Phili-bistek Sando with fries was the true star of the show. It reads as a cheesesteak with bell peppers and onions, and Mayo/chimichurri sauce on top. Yet I think this meat was also marinated, since I can't conceive how much umami was oozing from this burger. It is hands down the best cheesesteak I have every had...and I've been to Philadelphia. I found other recipes online that use a soy marinade to prepare the beef (tapa beef seems to be the Filipino name), and this sounds like it tasted. There was a lot of beef pieces, we shared the burger along 3 people, and I think that the circular shape made it seem larger than if it had been on a longer hoagie bread. Onion jam rather then regular onions would keep the tastebuds working, the Japanese Mayo would introduce both tangy and sweet flavors, and the chimichurri would add parsley, cilantro, and garlic notes. The burger was messy, but worth it. And the fries were extra crispy, similar to In-N-Out double fried fries but thicker. These work perfectly with just ketchup. We considered the Umami fries, which have gochijang and Mayo and Furikake at the same time, and I think all that sauce would reduce the crispiness of the fries. I would still try it, but the fries are top notch and a quick dip in ketchup is all that is needed. The Okonomiyaki Brussel sprouts also sound like an amazing Asian take on the vegetable and something to try next time.

I was craving filipino food haha while in Maui - food was great and friendly customer service.read more

My fam and I just tried this place. We ordered two Halo Halo's. Considering my husband was craving…read moreit badly, it was pretty good. I've had better but I think they can improve their overall cup of goodness. I'd come back but minus one star because I couldn't find the flan (Which is my fave part) lol

If you're looking for Asian/Filipino groceries... don't look further and go to this place. Ate Ukay…read moreis very nice, friendly and accommodating. Main stuff you need you will find it here. Canned goods, frozen meats/fish, snack, produce, condiments are a available here.

Great little Asian market. Mainly packaged foods but they have a lot of frozen foods and they also…read moreoffer fresh fruit & veg. Great prices as well!

I liked the other location better this one is too bright and cafeteria like table next to us had…read moretwo screaming kids making a mess jumping all over the bench I was sitting on parents just sitting there ignoring them. Staff said nothing couldn't wait to get out of there. Food was ok probably won't go back.

Everything was excellent! Steamed pork belly buns were otherworldly! Tempura shrimp were…read moregigantic! The Hapa Ramen with roasted pork belly was a combination of veggies, soft boiled egg , hearty broth, and perfect ramen noodles! I totally emptied the whole bowl. The Malasadas? Who doesn't love hot dough?! Right on the water and Max, our server, was especially pleasant and helpful. Having been to the previous 2 locations, this is surely the best!

New Asian mart that specializes in Filipino "stuff". We decided to give it a try because they sell…read more"hot foods" too along with "HALO HALO"... Mmmmm.. The food was so ONO! We had the "Dinadakan" and the "Dinuguan" (don't kill me with the spelling cause I know it's wrong) and it was like what my Uncles would make for family parties. The familiar taste of what I grew up on. We also bought some cookies and small cakes from them. Owner is really friendly and I love the place. Glad to know that there is another place to get you "filipino" food cravings satisfied. You won't be sorry!!!

They had some absolutely incredible Halo Halo! Really friendly customer service and a lot of…read moreassorted goods.

I totally didn't take any pictures because I came in only because I was waiting for a food truck…read moreoutside to open so I'm like let me check this out and maybe buy a drink So glad I went in because the cashier told me the food truck was not gonna be opening at all today Bummer So I ended up walking around and noticed some stuff in giant sizes Makes sense now that it's a "depot" so yeah big items to sell I got some snacks and the cashiers were friendly Not too busy it was fair prices

IMHO Parking is…read morecrappy here if the small lot is full. We had to park on the street. I wish we had thought to visit Island Grocery sooner, as most of our grocery shopping was done at either Foodland or Times Market. I think more locals shop here than visitors. The store is bright and big. Great selection of fresh produce and local foods to choose from. There are even a few food trucks situated outside the store. Next visit, I'll make sure to shop here first!

This will be a special lunch with Clients that became friends. But they like to dine special , so…read morehere we will be. In a couple hours, minutes from our stay in Napili. Update later. We had a wonderful lunch and we all chose the specials of the Day. i Had Swordfish Fish n Chips. The fish was beer batter and delicious. The fries were shoestring type and i like the regular style but still good. We talked so long we were last to leave. Beautiful view of the Golf Course, Glass walls. Quite Special.

As you walk in to Roy's Ka'anapali, you pass by the photos of Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus from…read moretheir last skins game here back in 2011. The average clientele is totally from that generation. It's a living, breathing time capsule. As for the food, it was mediocre. The pork ribs were not Szechuan as marketed. The calamari was thick cut and not how I had imagined it and drowning in the sauce. The pasta with grilled shrimp was decent and the keiki meals were surprising solid and a decent value. The service was solid. Coming from LA, we were envisioning the Pasadena Roy's level of quality and execution. This place is more like a banquet dinner at your grandparents' 50th anniversary. Not more, not less.

Japengo is located inside the Hyatt resort and was an easy, short walk from our stay at the Westin…read more The outdoor patio alone is worth the visit -- the view is absolutely breathtaking, especially around sunset. We ordered the Unagi Roll ($29), Shaking Beef Noodles ($48), and the Kanpachi Kama ($37), which wasn't actually on the menu. They had run out of the Hamachi Kama (I overheard they only get about 3-5 per day), so they offered Kanpachi instead -- and it ended up being a great choice. While the prices are definitely on the higher side, that's expected at a five-star resort in Maui. Service was excellent, the atmosphere was stunning, and the food was delicious all around. For the views, quality, and overall experience, it was absolutely worth it. I'd recommend Japengo to anyone visiting Maui!

Japengo is at the Hyatt Regency Maui and located at the lobby level and overlooks the hotel pools…read more We made same day reservations and was able to get a table for 4 later in the evening on a Wednesday. There was a line of people trying to make reservations also so book before or earlier. We arrived a few minutes early for the reservation and our table was ready. The restaurant is much bigger than I thought. Large covered dining area plus the dining on the newly renovated and extra large deck over looking the pool. Evening time was dark inside but the table lights were bright enough at the table and added the nice ambiance. Our server was so friendly and patient and I saw that she was on top of every request and order from all the tables in her section. Amazing skills! We ordered the white lotus mocktail, a OJ, kids Mac and cheese, curry dusted calamari, Korean seafood pancakes, pork belly bao, Rainbow and Shrimp Tempura rolls, and the blackened tuna roll. The dishes and sushi rolls are generous portions and we didn't understand or were starving. We ordered too much for the table. Even the kids Mac and cheese came in this huge bowl enough for two kids. All the sushi rolls were fresh and delicious. They were topped with this wasabi tobiko. I've never had anything like that, and I wished I had more to top other dishes. The Korea seafood pancakes were really crispy on the outside and light and doughy on the inside with the seafood. The sauce on top was great. If they had called this seafood hush puppies, I would have been happy with the order. Each piece was ginormous but didn't have much green onions. I was expecting the pancakes to have a lot more green onions. The pork belly bao buns had a nice pickled salad on top. The buns were not very fluffy but serviceable. The dish was ok. The curry dusted calamari was also just ok. Calamari was fried well and crispy. The curry dust was just not the flavor we liked. And it came with these grape halves around which didn't really go well with the calamari or flavor in my opinion. I think if we ever come back, we'll stick with the sushi menu.

EH, so nice...we went eat poke there TWICE! Nah, I think was maybe 3 times!!…read more On our visit to Maui, we were staying nearby in Lahaina...and the first thing on our minds was we need some fresh poke, like right NOW! So for an early lunch we made it a point to stop by Foodland Farms by the Lahaina bypass before we went into town to visit Mom! No regrets! In our multiple visits wifey & I both got the 2-choice poke bowl special with hot rice for only $10.99 a bowl! Now dat is value eats especially being on Maui! We tried a bunch of em: -California Roll Ahi Poke -Limu Ahi Poke -Shoyu Ahi Poke -Spicy Ahi Poke -Oyster Sauce Ahi Poke -Hawaiian Style Ahi Poke We tried the new trend too now with poke bowls, add fried chicken skin! Oh boy, add some crunch & umami punch! Buggah ONO! And no forget a side of Maui pickled onion for only $1 extra! Add even more flava! That Mickey D's don't got Foodland Farms beat when it comes to a value combo! Grab a poke bowl and a soft drink for under $15! Good eating for a day in the sand! Or a day in the shops! Or a day with your Mom, HA!

IMHO Shopping at…read moreFoodland while in Maui is always a must visit. Hubby always joins the line to buy their poke. I like checking out their Hawaiian baked goods and their whimsical and colorful Hawaiian cooler bags and shopping bags! Yes, Maui food prices are high, but hey, you gotta eat!