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    Kaleis

    4.4 (171 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    KALEIS ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
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    Good for groups

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    Chinese chicken salad $20
    Steven S H C.

    It was great to run into this no frills restaurant. Food reminds me of Dennys. You can get Hawaiian favorites quickly and don't have to pay the elevated price. There were daily specials starting at $5. You order at the front and get a number. They will deliver the food to your table. Quick and friendly service for fraction of ocean view restaurant.

    Saimin
    Ryan F.

    The restaurant was clean and friendly. Plenty of parking. The hosts really exhibited the Aloha spirit. And our server was nice. We ordered the Saimin and the Hawaiian garlic shrimp. It was very good. I'd come back to enjoy some Hawaiian comfort food at Kalei's again!

    Chicken Katsu
    Nichole S.

    Stopped here for lunch yesterday. You go up and order your food. We ordered loco moco and chicken Katsu. Pretty big portions we split the two between my husband and my daughter and I.Was good. I liked the sauce they gave him for the chicken Katsu. Loco mocha was good we got it with onions and mushrooms on it. Wish that we didn't. Was pretty good. Macaroni salad was all right.

    moo cow wow omelette w/ the potatoes
    Joleen P.

    Food was sooo good! They give a lot in their plates too so I'd say portion is perfect. You order at the counter and it's pretty spacious inside so good place to take the family out. The workers are so friendly here too so you'll always get good service when you go in.

    Garlic shrimp ~ rice and salad
    Alice W.

    Garlic shrimp ~ delicious, so much garlic, well fried and shrimp was big! 4 stars Big kahuna ~ burger patty, chicken and fried fish ~ lots of value for food. 3.5 stars

    Sue S.

    IMHO Discovered Kalei's franchise on our last visit and was very impressed. This trip, we dined at Kalei's three times because their food, service, portion and price were consistently good. On our first visit this trip, we ordered the Crispy Pork Belly Plate, $19, and the Cheap Eats special of Mochiko Chicken, hot dog, rice and corn, $7. Did I mention their all-day Happy Hour special on Miller Lite, Coors Light, and Heineken is $3.50?!! On our second visit, I decided on the 'Hangover" which consisted of a cheeseburger & fries plus a bowl of saimin, for only $16. Hubby ordered the "Four meat special", mochiko chicken, beef, hot dog and Pork (?) with rice and corn for $12 (?), I think. Our last visit, we enjoyed a Breaded Ono burger, $11, a Cheeseburger, $13, and a side of crinkle fries, $5, and a dessert order of Chantilly croissants (which they are known for), $7.50. If you're trying to save money on your Maui meals, get thee to Kalei's for great local food, great portions, great service, and great prices! You will return again, and again!!!

    Four meat special $12.
    Paul C.

    We stopped by Kalei's and knew it was going to be good the second we walked in and saw the entire place full of locals. That's usually the universal island sign that you found the right spot. We ordered Da Bento, the crispy chicken mandu, and the $12 four meat plate special. Honestly, everything was good. Portions were huge and packed with classic Hawaiian comfort food flavors. The meats were flavorful, the fried items had a great crunch, and the rice tied everything together perfectly. The crispy chicken mandu was probably the sleeper hit. Crispy on the outside, juicy inside, and hard to stop eating once you start. The Da Bento gave a little bit of everything, which was perfect for trying multiple local-style dishes in one plate. The four meat plate special felt like a challenge issued directly to my stomach and somehow still disappeared. This isn't a fancy touristy Instagram-food type of place. It feels authentic, relaxed, and local. Just solid Hawaiian comfort food served in big portions with people around you who clearly eat there regularly. Definitely worth stopping by if you want real local plate lunch vibes while in Maui

    Menu (August 2026)
    Ted L.

    Casual eatery for locals and tourists alike. Menu offers selections for all day eating options (breakfast, lunch, dinner). Front and serving staff are welcoming but I can see them getting overwhelmed when service gets busy around lunchtime between takeouts and dine-in. Food service is efficient and orders are delivered in a timely manner. So far I've enjoyed 2 meals this vacation and glad to have tried Kalei's. The best menu option is their build your own loco Moco with a choice from different proteins. Will return again.

    Da Bento
    Sydney H.

    Great quick-service spot in the Lahaina Cannery, and well priced too! Each plate lunch comes with white rice and mac salad. The shoyu chicken is braised thigh in a sweet sauce. I really liked the mochiko chicken as well - crispy, sweet, and not dry! The teri beef wasn't the best cut of meat out there but it does the trick. Overall an ideal place for a larger group, the restaurant space is large and inviting. Located near anchor drugstore spots (Long's Drugs, ABC Store, Safeway), great pre-beach lunch meal.

    Breakfast!
    Cindy G.

    When you're on the West side be sure to check out Kalei's Restaurant. So simple.. Upon arriving check out the menu, order your food and pay at the cashier, they will bring your food to you. Many local food to choose from, we had the breakfast before heading out to Kula! Came back at the end of the day for take out to grind at the hotel. Beautiful relaxing restaurant, also don't forget to pick up some merch bags & stationary gifts sold near the front. Mahalo Kalei's!

    Kids cheese burger
    Heather T.

    Our first time trying Kaleis. You have to order first and seat yourself anywhere. The food was really tasty, fulfilling and satisfying. My bf ordered big kahuna he said it was delicious. I ordered da bento it was a really big portion very crunchy for the mochi chickens, shrimp. Overall was yummy with different kinds of meats. My son ordered cheese burger with fries off the kids meal, just have to add your preference of condiments from the table. The diner was nice and clean. Staff was friendly. Service of the food wait during dinner was 10mins, pretty fast! Overall we will be coming back again when we're in Lahaina

    I am 99.8% sure this is chicken katsu but there is a very slight margin of error in my memory.
    Vicki B.

    We usually eat at Kalei's Lunchbox in Wailuku as our first stop in Maui. We love the food, the staff and the people, in that order. We were excited to learn they were opening a location in Lahaina, in the Cannery (next to Safeway), and decided to try it for dinner last month (March 2026). It's very spacious and clean, and everything is new and shiny (they opened this location fairly recently). You order at the front desk, they give you a number and then they'll bring your food out when it's ready. The menu is on one of those electronic boards above the desk. They may have had hard copy menus, but one wasn't offered to me. I'm embarrassed to say I can't remember what I got, but I *think* it was the chicken katsu. They let me sub a green salad for the mac salad which made my gut very happy since green isn't a prominent color in our vacation fare. My husband got the mochiko chicken. His mochiko chicken portion was very generous, enough for him to have leftovers the next day. They were a bit more stingy with the katsu. Both dishes were prepared well. The restaurant itself was freezing. If I had to guess, I'd say the A/C was set at 67 or lower. The practically subzero temps made it hard to enjoy my meal; I was hell bent on getting out as quickly as possible in hopes of thawing out though the weather during our visit was less than ideal. I'm happy there is another restaurant in Lahaina and happier that it is affordable and serves good food. I just happen to like the location in the Maui Lani shopping center better than this one.

    Helen Q.

    Casual dining, the former location of Dennys. Order/Pay at the counter and find your own seating. Food is brought to you. Ordered the furikake mochiko chicken. Nice crispy crunch, yet chicken is still tender and juicy. The batter had a slight hint of sweetness to it from the mochiko breading. I would definitely order again. Also ordered the club double patty blt burger. It's an interesting twist as it's like a patty melt, but also a club sandwich in one. Instead of burger buns, it's bread like an actual club sandwich. Prices are decent.

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    9 months ago

    Has a bit of a chain feel but I did have a good eggs Florentine. Good fries. Clean interior.

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    4 months ago

    Good food and great prices. The Moco Loco was delicious and the Mac salad I was one of the best I've had.

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    6 months ago

    pretty good casual hawaiian food, unexpected fav is the mac salad (got two extra). you order at the counter and seat yourself.

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    Great bright space and friendly service. Enjoyed a massive salad with seared ahi. Be sure to check out their cheap eats!

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    Eat here if you're looking for authentic plate lunch. It was both delicious & quick with a diner style atmosphere.

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    7 months ago

    Family friendly. Great variety. Fast service and great prices. Parking easy. Recommend!

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    Great noodles. Go for it! Don't wait. Highly recommended. What else do you need to know.

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    Went here for breakfast. Great prices, big portions - overall it's a great option, especially when you're on the go in Maui.

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    8 months ago

    Best overall loco moco, price was right, 3 handmade hamburger patties was very filling, serice is bad tho.

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    Honokowai Okazuya Deli

    4.1
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    CASH ONLY , they are very clear about this which we did not know…read more The restaurant is located in a Small outdoor strip mall, limited parking but it is not in a busy area so you should be good! Very casual service. We ordered: Mahi Mahi Lemon Caper Sautée: 1/10 The fish just tasted extremely bland not fresh tough and the lemon sauce just made it wet but added in no flavor as well. Rice was mushy tasted overcooked Mac salad was decent but not the traditional Mac salad flavor. Kung Pao Chicken: 2/10 Small pieces of chicken mostly fried so very little chicken this dish had a good amount of flavor because it was sweet. Chicken and shrimp fried rice: 1/10 Rice was so mushy quality and freshness is just not there. Overall this was not our best meal in Maui I had seen the mixed reviews and wanted to give it a try unfortunately I would no eat here again just because it was not just one dish that lacked quality freshness and flavor it was everything I ordered.

    Ordered take out during lunch right when they opened and the food was good and rightly priced…read more Ordered a Korean bbq plate, and katsu plate. The bbq chicken was a nice flavor and the Mac was also good. The chicken katsu was very deep fried but also very good as well. Highly recommend if you want local cheap food on the west side of Maui.

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    Three fish sampler.  Fried mahi (awesome) grilled ahi (kind of tough), and ono.
    Three fish sampler. Fried mahi (awesome) grilled ahi (kind of tough), and ono.
    Korean Style BBQ Chicken Plate, a must order. Fresh flame grilled per order.

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    Korean Style BBQ Chicken Plate, a must order. Fresh flame grilled per order.

    Kaleis - hawaiian - Updated August 2026

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