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Japengo

3.9 (1.5k reviews)
Open 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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Romantic
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Espresso martini and malasadas with assortment of dipping sauces
April L.

Great ambiance! Went for after dinner drinks and dessert. So yummy! We sat at the bar but the seating areas looked super inviting as well. Love this new space. The bartenders were very friendly despite being very busy.

Pork buns
Barbara T.

Our server Jeffrey was amazing and so genuine! We got the pork buns and Kaanapali and hawaian roll. Both amazing! Green tea and a mango cocktail! all delicious options. Oh and the views of the sunset ! You can't beat that! Highly highly recommended

View from the outer patio
Kristie W.

We were pleasantly surprised at how much we enjoyed our meal. We always go to the same places while in Maui but this trip we decided to venture out. The Yelp ratings looked good so we made a reservation. We were greeted and seated promptly. We were seated on the patio. There was another patio a bit dither out that would've been a bit better of a view but ours was still great. We ordered a coupe of drinks that were great. The Jalepeno 75 had a good kick! We started with bao buns and then a salad. Both were great but the salad was delicious. Followed that with the surf and turf roll and the Kaanapoli roll. The surf and turf was ok but I wouldn't get it again. The Kaanapoli roll was delicious!

Curry Dusted Calamari
Jon N.

Nice location in Hyatt Regency, and if you're seated in the right spot, a great sunset. We showed up an hour before our reservation to have a couple cocktails at the bar, all was going great until another couple showed up wanting to have dinner at the bar and the bartenders tried their best to get us to leave for what I guess they expected to be a higher ticket. They even had the hostess approach us and ask if we'd checked in. 20 minutes before our reservation, so we had not. She told us a table would be ready soon. All too weird. At our scheduled time, we were called and taken to a table. We got a great spot and excellent service from Carrie. As others have nentioned, prices are pretty high, but quality was very good. Curry Dusted Calamari was super tasty but were really tiny pieces. Otoro Sashimi was excellent. Swordfish was very good, but plating was pretty bland. Still, a good dish. All in all, it was a good meal. I wish they hadn't made it so weird at the bar, but I'd go back.

Side of shiitake mushrooms
Natasha K.

Food seems to be hit or miss here. Very pricey with mediocre or bland flavors for many of the dishes, including the calamari, beef noddles, edamame, sushi, carrots, and Mac n cheese. Shrimp, lobster, and hamachi kama were good. View is gorgeous obviously since it overlooks the water. However, not enough lighting at night. I could barely see my food and needed to use my phones light. The little table lights they have weren't enough. Most of our food didn't take long to come out but two items took a long time, which should have been the easier ones (lobster tail and grilled fish which both cook fast). Most of our table was done eating by the time I got my grilled fish.

Asian inspired Decor
Fontey M.

Japengo delivered on every level. Stunning oceanfront views from the Hyatt Regency resort, incredibly fresh sushi, and flavorful Asian-inspired dishes that were delicious. Service was friendly and on point, and the cocktails were perfect for sunset. Pricey, but absolutely worth it. A must-do Maui dinner.

Chefs Special Roll & a couple of others
Dawn S.

I went to Japengo with a party of 13. We had made reservations in advance. A couple of thoughts: - Sushi was good, fresh and tastes great - Dessert was epic and would recommend - we were seated at two separate tables which lead to different kitchen timing for Adults vs Kids table - Service was not great.. 2-3 stars at best. Not everyone was offered drinks when we sat down, when we did all finally order them (in 3 seperate waves due to the servers inability to ask us all the first time), it was about 20 minutes into the meal and 25 min after sitting down to even order I would overall recommend and hope we had a one off service experience

Jessica O.

Really nice dinner spot in the Hyatt Regency. The oceanfront views are beautiful and the vibes are set with the dim lighting and chic décor. We started with some salads that were deliciously fresh and opened up the appetite. My bf and I split the 5 piece omakase, 2 rolls, and the garlic noodles. We were surprised by how full we ended up leaving, the rolls here are ginormous! Even though they are a staggering $30 a roll, I did feel like the size of them justified the price. Of course all the fish was super fresh and buttery, and every piece of the omakase was delicious. The chu-toro was a standout, it was really melt-in-your-mouth and rich. Other orders at the table included the shaking beef noodles and the special fish of the day, which all got great reviews too. We had a delicious bottle of sake to wash everything down, and ended the night with the ginger crème brulee. We really got to enjoy dinner and weren't rushed at all, I think we got to enjoy a good 2 hours of great conversation and food. It's definitely a splurge to come here but I think the quality and vibes make it all worth it!

Omikase menu
Carla W.

Lucky enough to enjoy head sushi chef Masa omikase dinner experience tonite! And what an experience it was oh my! Began with truffle vichyssoise with sea urchin. Appetizer plate was oyster, octopus, monk liver, salmon belly, blue fin. Followed by blue fin tuna toro and kampachi sashimi. Then a delicate and beautiful chawanmishi egg custard with scallop and shrimp and ikura roe. Then lobster with Pohole fern. Next up was miso butterfish with egg omelet. Then the nigiri! First the most decadent wagyu beef torched to perfection with uni on top! Next was blue fin tuna and big eye tuna from Japan. Golden eye snapper torched lighting and giant clam nigiri and sweet raw amoebi shrimp to end the nigiri. A beautiful negitoro hand roll and beautiful clam miso soup to end the astounding meal! In case we weren't full a beautiful dessert platter by the dessert chef consisted of the house macadamia ice cream fudge pie, a mango cheesecake, a fudge pie and a matcha cookie! Masa is an artist in sushi! I have known him for over 17 years since he began at Sansei and he has only gotten better! Mahalo nui and don't miss this dinner if u r able to go and enjoy!

Bar seating area
Tiffany N.

I stayed at the resort and stopped by for a quick bite and drink. I didn't make a reservation and was seated at the bar. The ambiance was very intimate and beautiful views. Service was excellent, my server super attentive and fast. I tried the Ube Sour, a gin-based cocktail that was strong but balanced with the sweet ube. The fish was fresh, which I appreciated. However, the poke block missed the mark for me. The rice was hard and fell apart easily, and the poke itself didn't feel authentic. For the small portion, the price didn't feel justified. I'd be open to giving the place another shot next time.

Anya R.

Beautiful views especially around sunset, reservations highly recommended. Lychee pineapple cocktail was perfect - not too sweet , just a tad on the smaller side. Dishes were hit or miss (and very pricey)! Tofu stir fry should be completely skipped - very bland; seafood udon was super yummy (but also $50 for a relatively small portion). Ginger crème brûlée at the end was very refreshing

Amy D.

Very fresh, delicious sushi rolls with a spectacular view at sunset from their patio seating. This place is very popular! So definitely make sure you make reservations ahead of time if possible! Service was fast, friendly and took care of all our menu questions and request. Note, the sushi kitchen gets busy, so if you forget to order something with your main order, you might be waiting a long time to get it. So plan ahead! Highly recommend.

Bang bang crab dip with shrimp chips and naan

Japengo ended up being my favorite restaurant I visited during my time in Maui. The ambiance, the view, and the food were all outstanding. I was served by Jen, who was incredibly kind, attentive, and made the entire experience feel special from start to finish. To start, I ordered the Bang Bang crab dip, which was absolutely phenomenal, along with a Birds of Paradise cocktail. Both were a fantastic way to begin the meal. For my main course, I had the uni nigiri and the Cajun seared hamachi sashimi. The uni was wonderfully sweet and melted in my mouth, pairing perfectly with the rice and seaweed in the nigiri. The Cajun seared hamachi sashimi was equally delightful -- beautifully presented and full of flavor. Dessert was difficult to choose because everything sounded amazing, but I ultimately went with the ginger crème brûlée served with lemon cream and anise cookies. It was the perfect ending to the meal, and I finished every bite completely satisfied. The cuisine here is exceptional, especially if you enjoy pan-Asian flavors like I do. Combined with the absolutely gorgeous ocean view, Japengo offers an unforgettable dining experience. Without a doubt, this was one of the highlights of my trip to Maui.

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Excellent sushi-and the outside setting overlooking Kanapai Beach was great. Service was top notch-highly recommend Japengo.

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Ford is not that good. Maybe it's because we are Asian from LA but it was expensive and tasted average.

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Live this place!!! Great outdoor seating. Always good service. Its a great for a date night

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Always delicious good drinks. Great veg options. Hidden away, great views. Def one of our favorites on the waterfront.

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Is there a Happy Hour and if so what time start/finish? Happy Hour Menu?

Sorry we usually just go to dinner and as such I do not know. Easy to check the oln line app or call the restaurant. The bar Looks very nice, big area.

Do they use real crab for the california rolls?

Is there a kids menu available?

Yes, there is a kids menu. All of the menu options can be seen here:… Read more

Is there free parking?

There is a "beach access" parking just outside the Refency Hyatt that always had a few open parking spots. You can park there for free and walk a short distance to Japengo (just inside Regency Hyatt).

Is there a site I can make a reservation?

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