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    Island Chef

    4.1 (162 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood
    Closed 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Fish Taco
    Larissa L.

    The perfect stop for some fresh seafood. Our table had the fish taco (it was HUGE) and the butter and garlic shrimp over jasmine rice. It was amazing! Honestly the best rice I have ever had. I wish I had ordered more.

    Best place on Road to Hana
    Wendy C.

    The only place to eat while on the Road to Hana! Brandon is a true chef that knows how to prepare true Hawaiian food. He's specials are yum yum yum good. My picky eater said it was the BEST burger she ever had. My husband loved the shrimp that was recommended, such a flavorful sauce.

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    The fish and chips was delightful, the fish was ono, and the batter was light and tasty. Took less than 10 minutes made to order and the chef/cashier/server was a delight. 10/10 recommend. Outside setting at a roadside food truck on the road to Hana.

    Fish Taco

    Either on the way or on the way back, this place has amazing fish tacos and coconut shrimp. Don't be fooled by the word Tacos.... It's one huge deep fried flour tortilla with an over abundance of fresh fish topped with a fresh mix of veggies and fries. The coconut shrimp will knock your socks off. Thank Sir for your hospitality.

    Pork taco on the left and fish tacos on the right!

    Food was great! Had the pork tacos & wife had the fish tacos! The two owners were very nice and great / quick service! Fresh food and great location / atmosphere with outdoor seating Good price for the food and plenty of it! Would recommend

    Fish & Chips
    Sarah B.

    The fish n chips here were SO freaking good. We stopped at the market along the Road to Hana looking for some bbq, but that spot was closed, so we decided to try Island Chef instead. Eric was really nice. The fish was super fresh- perfectly crispy and not too greasy. The lemons came from his garden. Picnic style seating. Highly recommend this place.

    Coconut shrimp

    What looks like a small restaurant in the side of the road is actually an island paradise! The fish and chips and coconut shrimp were excellent! The person was very nice and offered us more sauce and napkins. I would definitely recommend this place to people driving the road to Hāna. Definitely worth the stop! Another recommendation: take a picture next to the big cardboard shrimp (it's cute). All in all, the place itself and the service was amazing! We loved coming here and we hope to come again sometime!

    Fish and Chips
    Carol V.

    We loved it ! The menu is limited to Fish and Chips and Coconut Shrimp but, both are fantastic! Really great place to stop on The Road to Hana. Eric the owner was super nice and had our order up and ready fast. Lots of picnic table seating under roof next to the food truck. Limited parking in the lot but most people come and go ... we will be back next time we head to Hana.

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    Atul S.

    This was a great find on our road to Hana. It's in Nahiku marketplace which is just before the Hana. Shrimp Chowmein was so good. Huge portions and very fresh shrimps. We loved the taste. It had great wok flavors. Ordered coconut shrimp too after tasting fresh shrimps in chowmein, however it was over battered and didn't taste so good. It's was more of a coconut bread taste than any prawns in it. But still overall food is very good here. Lady at the counter who apparently was chef too was very sweet.

    Fish N Chips
    Mario T.

    If you are ever traveling on the road to Hana in Maui, this is simply the best place to stop for a quick authentic fresh catch of the day island dish. Chef Eric will cook an amazing tasty dish each time. In our case we order the classic fish and chips and also coconut shrimp both with fries. The batter on both the shrimp and fish had a nice perfect crunch on the outside and fluffy inside which was the perfect combination with the fresh well seasoned fish and shrimp, nothing overcooked/fried or greasy...just perfect. The service was amazing and part of the experience, chef Eric will confirm catch of the day and cook it just the way you want it. Nice clean place with shade on hot days and if you are lucky you might see the ocasional house cat roaming for snacks and a friendly tourist cuttle. Would definitely go back and definitely recommend...cash only

    Coconut shrimp.. really good, but overpriced $20 for 5
    Lucille L.

    Overpriced, but really good coconut shrimp... you can taste the fresh coconut! $20 for 5 shrimps and some fries.. you can decide if it's worth it. Probably the best coconut shrimp though, so maybe it is..

    Best fish and chips ever

    BesBest fish and chips and shrimp. We ate at Dukes the night before and the food was just ok. The fish here was so tender and flaky. If you are out in Hana please stop you won't regret it.

    The famous mobile truck! You might even see a loving cat nearby

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    Great place to stop on "The road to Hana" Fish was cooked perfectly and fries were amazing. Super cool dude running and cooking.

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    4 years ago

    Loved the fish and chips. Supper fresh and flavorful. So glad we stopped on the way to Hana.

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    Great location to stop for lunch while on the road to Hana. The best coconut shrimp I've ever had.

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