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Keyakiya is a food truck located along the coast, it's an orange food truck - very easy to spot on the road. I was recommended Keyakiya by a local and it was absolutely amazing. The pork katsu was so cripsy and flakey and the curry was so flavorful. Be sure to read the hours and days that they're open. Also it's important to note that they don't have any seating but there is a park nearby to sit and eat.
Chicken Katsu Don - $11.25 Comes with a small bowl of miso soup that was actually very good and included bits of aburrage inside. This version was good but not the best I've had. I was hoping for some crunchy pieces of katsu but they were all soaked and soggy from the sauce and egg layer. Flavor was adequate but it was missing that sweet-salty boldness that the version at Nuka (in Haiku) has. A small pinch of pickled veggies came to the side though I wish there was more. Portion size was average but with an over-abundance of rice at the bottom. OVERALL: Still a fan and will return to try more dishes!
O my goodness. We're on our way home from doing some essential shopping and I was hungry for lunch. It was about 120pm and i decided on calling Keyakiya for some chicken katsu. I always seen pictures and always drive by but never stopped and today we did. Called in and spoke to a friendly girl. She took my order and told me it would be ready in 25 minutes. Okay no problem. We drove up parked the truck at kahului harbor and waited. We saw people waiting in line so we knew it would be a little wait. We waited about 45 minutes but the thing is it's fresh and it was hot. I couldn't wait to dig in. Chicken katsu tasty tender pieces of fried chicken. These taste was there. That's the best chicken katsu I've ever had. It came with green sakad and seaweed yummy. Oh and I like the katsu sauce it was perfect. Chicken keyakiya. That was yummmmmmy to I tried a piece of chicken but that wasn't my plate di I couldn't eat more then that. The taste was delicious to. As we were eating our food the nice gentleman that cooked it saw us and ask if everything was okay. It sure was. Friendly service. Long wait, but it was worth it.. Support local at this time of uncertainty. Oh we gave them 30 bucks. Not sure how much it was. But a few dollars for tip.. Will be back again to get me that delicious chicken katsu..
Every time I pass by the Keyakiya truck, I think of Dragonball Z, with it's bright orange colors and black lettering. It's certainly eye catching when driving past them at Kahului Harbor which is their normal haunt from Wednesday through Sunday. A couple of months ago, I finally made my first stop here. I was on a mission to try their Keyakiya drumsticks, but they were unfortunately sold out by the time I got there. I was totally bummed, but the nice couple told me that the Keyakiya chicken was really similar and so I went with their recommendation. If a business name's a dish after themselves, it's gotta be good. Now let me tell you, their keyakiya chicken did not disappoint! Flavorful, moist, & just all around tasty. I savored every bite. And while the serving seems on the smaller side at first, it's actually quite perfect. It also comes with rice with a side of small salad. My follow-up visit I was finally able to get the keyakiya drumsticks and I would definitely recommend if this available. Yum! Delish. Absolutely delish! The spicy sriracha mayo-ish sauce that it comes with takes it to the next level. It's not meant to be a full meal, but moreso an appetizer, so order something extra if you have a big appetite. I also got a chicken katsu donburi which came with a miso soup. The donburi was pretty good, but just lacked seasoning for me. It needed a bit more salt or shoyu and wasn't a standout like the other dishes. All in all, their prices are a little higher than average, but the quality of the food they're putting out, I think is pretty top notch. Not a Japanese cuisine connoisseur eithet, but it seems pretty dang authentic! The couple that runs the food truck both speak Japanese and are also really nice. I will definitely come back to try more of their menu in the future. I'm coming for you braised beef udon!
My sister's husband ordered something from here while all of us were waiting for our order at Geste's Shrimp Truck. We didn't know he was going to order something, he just wanted to take a look, but he ended up ordering the tsunami fries! He came back to sit with us, then the gentleman working the food truck walked over to us with the tsunami fries. That was the sweetest thing ever--talk about CUSTOMER SERVICE. Not to mention, the tsunami fries were savory and the fries were crispy, as opposed to soggy, despite all of the toppings! Wish I could've tried the fried chicken.
I was craving some Chicken Katsu Curry today, and when it was time to get my grindz on, I promptly opened my Yelp app. and looked for a "Curry House" on Maui. Unfortunately for me.......Curry House does not exist on Maui right now, so I had to search for a plan "B", and that's where - Keyakiya came into the picture! Where can you find Keyakiya? You can find this wonderful food truck parked along Kahului Harbor (in the same area as Geste's Shrimp Truck). Look for a bright orange food truck, you really can't miss it! They are open from Thursday to Monday from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, and they are closed on Tuesday, & Wednesday. For a little food truck, they sure do offer an array of items (see my menu pic), but I came here mainly for the Chicken Katsu Curry! What can I say about the grub??? OUTSTANDING my friends!!! I was totally blown away at how good the Chicken Katsu was! The Chicken Katsu was breaded lightly with a panko mix, and it was deep fried to perfection! The Katsu tasted so light, and it was not oily at all......one of the better Chicken Katsu's I've ever tasted! As for the Curry......I noticed it was on the lighter side, as colored of the curry was yellowish, unlike Curry House's Japanese curry where it is of a dark brown color. Either way, both curry's are delicious! I can see why the good reviews of this food truck, as Keyakiya is legit!!! Looking for some ono Japanese grindages? Give Keyakiya a try! Buggah is ono!
One of the newer trucks located at the harbor, you can't miss this bright orange one! Serving up some authentic Japanese cuisine, this is not one to miss. I had passed this truck many times & after hearing raving things from friends & family I finally made it over there. I will be the first to admit that this Japanese girl was saying the name of their truck wrong this whole time. Decided to go with the Keyakiya chicken as I figured something named after them must be their specialty. Walked over to look at the goodies from another truck & by the time I went back, it was ready. From the smells alone, I knew it would be good. Opened it up to a huge portion of chicken, rice, a salad with their homemade dressing & pickled vegetables. This plate was full to the brim. The chicken was so soft & bursting with flavor. It was a perfect combo of sweet with the little bit of salty from the furikake, cooked to a nice crispy texture. The cute couple running the truck were so nice & very grateful for stopping by. Even just all the details about their truck were cute, from their chalkboard menu to the Japanese container that holds the utensils. Please do not let the prices scare you away, it is worth a try. Yumm, I will be back!
Wow, this food almost made me homesick (collegesick? Maybe nostalgic is a better word). After having lived in Japan for four years, the karaage was on par. It's hard to find places that fry food as well as Japan. This food truck is run by Japanese people, and the lady I talked to was really kind. Along with the karaage we also had oyakodon, katsudon, and braised beef Udon. Of everything, my family liked the oyakodon the least, I think this is because oyakodon is a fried dish in egg, this causes the fried part to be soggy, and while accurate may be a let down for people unaccustomed to this style of food. Other comments were that the Udon did not have enough braised beef chunks inside. But I'd say the noodles were nice and firm and I liked the texture a lot. Overall I'd come back. Especially for karaage. Yum
After reading all the great reviews of fried chicken on Yelp, I had to try this place out. During my first attempt, my flight arrived too close to Kayakiya's closing time of 4pm so when I arrived at the food truck after 4pm, the man kindly told me that they'll open at 11am the next day. After a Haeleakala hike the next day, I made a point to stop at Kayakiya while passing through Kahului. Here's what we ordered: Keyakiya Drum(mettes) $5/6 pieces Black Pork Katsu Don $11.50 Karaage Chicken $12.50 Braised Beef Udon $12.75 Our favorites were the Karaage Chicken and Keykiya Drum Sticks. The Braised Beef Udon was flavorful and the beef tender, but one of my dining companions said, "There's not enough beef." Although, Keyakiya makes for an ideal stop before and after a plane flight, the hours of 11am - 4pm and closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays limits our options.
5 months ago
We make a point to visit Keyakiya every year we visit Maui, and they never disappoint. Everything is made to order, so there can be a bit of a wait. But trust, it's absolutely worth it. The ingredients are fresh, the food is consistently delicious, and you can taste the care in every dish. The service is always on point. Family run, friendly and efficient without ever feeling rushed. There's a reason we track them down no matter where they pop up on the island. If you're on Maui or visiting, go find them and support, you won't regret it. read more
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10 months ago
Shockingly good food in a less than ideal location. Chicken Katsu was excellent. Best we've ever had. Beef curry was great too! Food made to order so it takes a few minutes. Worth it! read more
Keyakiya is a food truck located along the coast, it's an orange food truck - very easy to spot on the road. I was recommended Keyakiya by a local and it was absolutely amazing. The pork katsu was so cripsy and flakey and the curry was so flavorful. Be sure to read the hours and days that they're open. Also it's important to note that they don't have any seating but there is a park nearby to sit and eat. read more
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Chicken Katsu Don - $11.25 Comes with a small bowl of miso soup that was actually very good and included bits of aburrage inside. This version was good but not the best I've had. I was hoping for some crunchy pieces of katsu but they were all soaked and soggy from the sauce and egg layer. Flavor was adequate but it was missing that sweet-salty boldness that the version at Nuka (in Haiku) has. A small pinch of pickled veggies came to the side though I wish there was more. Portion size was average but with an over-abundance of rice at the bottom. OVERALL: Still a fan and will return to try more dishes! read more
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O my goodness. We're on our way home from doing some essential shopping and I was hungry for lunch. It was about 120pm and i decided on calling Keyakiya for some chicken katsu. I always seen pictures and always drive by but never stopped and today we did. Called in and spoke to a friendly girl. She took my order and told me it would be ready in 25 minutes. Okay no problem. We drove up parked the truck at kahului harbor and waited. We saw people waiting in line so we knew it would be a little wait. We waited about 45 minutes but the thing is it's fresh and it was hot. I couldn't wait to dig in. Chicken katsu tasty tender pieces of fried chicken. These taste was there. That's the best chicken katsu I've ever had. It came with green sakad and seaweed yummy. Oh and I like the katsu sauce it was perfect. Chicken keyakiya. That was yummmmmmy to I tried a piece of chicken but that wasn't my plate di I couldn't eat more then that. The taste was delicious to. As we were eating our food the nice gentleman that cooked it saw us and ask if everything was okay. It sure was. Friendly service. Long wait, but it was worth it.. Support local at this time of uncertainty. Oh we gave them 30 bucks. Not sure how much it was. But a few dollars for tip.. Will be back again to get me that delicious chicken katsu.. read more
Every time I pass by the Keyakiya truck, I think of Dragonball Z, with it's bright orange colors and black lettering. It's certainly eye catching when driving past them at Kahului Harbor which is their normal haunt from Wednesday through Sunday. A couple of months ago, I finally made my first stop here. I was on a mission to try their Keyakiya drumsticks, but they were unfortunately sold out by the time I got there. I was totally bummed, but the nice couple told me that the Keyakiya chicken was really similar and so I went with their recommendation. If a business name's a dish after themselves, it's gotta be good. Now let me tell you, their keyakiya chicken did not disappoint! Flavorful, moist, & just all around tasty. I savored every bite. And while the serving seems on the smaller side at first, it's actually quite perfect. It also comes with rice with a side of small salad. My follow-up visit I was finally able to get the keyakiya drumsticks and I would definitely recommend if this available. Yum! Delish. Absolutely delish! The spicy sriracha mayo-ish sauce that it comes with takes it to the next level. It's not meant to be a full meal, but moreso an appetizer, so order something extra if you have a big appetite. I also got a chicken katsu donburi which came with a miso soup. The donburi was pretty good, but just lacked seasoning for me. It needed a bit more salt or shoyu and wasn't a standout like the other dishes. All in all, their prices are a little higher than average, but the quality of the food they're putting out, I think is pretty top notch. Not a Japanese cuisine connoisseur eithet, but it seems pretty dang authentic! The couple that runs the food truck both speak Japanese and are also really nice. I will definitely come back to try more of their menu in the future. I'm coming for you braised beef udon! read more
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My sister's husband ordered something from here while all of us were waiting for our order at Geste's Shrimp Truck. We didn't know he was going to order something, he just wanted to take a look, but he ended up ordering the tsunami fries! He came back to sit with us, then the gentleman working the food truck walked over to us with the tsunami fries. That was the sweetest thing ever--talk about CUSTOMER SERVICE. Not to mention, the tsunami fries were savory and the fries were crispy, as opposed to soggy, despite all of the toppings! Wish I could've tried the fried chicken. read more
I was craving some Chicken Katsu Curry today, and when it was time to get my grindz on, I promptly opened my Yelp app. and looked for a "Curry House" on Maui. Unfortunately for me.......Curry House does not exist on Maui right now, so I had to search for a plan "B", and that's where - Keyakiya came into the picture! Where can you find Keyakiya? You can find this wonderful food truck parked along Kahului Harbor (in the same area as Geste's Shrimp Truck). Look for a bright orange food truck, you really can't miss it! They are open from Thursday to Monday from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, and they are closed on Tuesday, & Wednesday. For a little food truck, they sure do offer an array of items (see my menu pic), but I came here mainly for the Chicken Katsu Curry! What can I say about the grub??? OUTSTANDING my friends!!! I was totally blown away at how good the Chicken Katsu was! The Chicken Katsu was breaded lightly with a panko mix, and it was deep fried to perfection! The Katsu tasted so light, and it was not oily at all......one of the better Chicken Katsu's I've ever tasted! As for the Curry......I noticed it was on the lighter side, as colored of the curry was yellowish, unlike Curry House's Japanese curry where it is of a dark brown color. Either way, both curry's are delicious! I can see why the good reviews of this food truck, as Keyakiya is legit!!! Looking for some ono Japanese grindages? Give Keyakiya a try! Buggah is ono! read more
One of the newer trucks located at the harbor, you can't miss this bright orange one! Serving up some authentic Japanese cuisine, this is not one to miss. I had passed this truck many times & after hearing raving things from friends & family I finally made it over there. I will be the first to admit that this Japanese girl was saying the name of their truck wrong this whole time. Decided to go with the Keyakiya chicken as I figured something named after them must be their specialty. Walked over to look at the goodies from another truck & by the time I went back, it was ready. From the smells alone, I knew it would be good. Opened it up to a huge portion of chicken, rice, a salad with their homemade dressing & pickled vegetables. This plate was full to the brim. The chicken was so soft & bursting with flavor. It was a perfect combo of sweet with the little bit of salty from the furikake, cooked to a nice crispy texture. The cute couple running the truck were so nice & very grateful for stopping by. Even just all the details about their truck were cute, from their chalkboard menu to the Japanese container that holds the utensils. Please do not let the prices scare you away, it is worth a try. Yumm, I will be back! read more
Wow, this food almost made me homesick (collegesick? Maybe nostalgic is a better word). After having lived in Japan for four years, the karaage was on par. It's hard to find places that fry food as well as Japan. This food truck is run by Japanese people, and the lady I talked to was really kind. Along with the karaage we also had oyakodon, katsudon, and braised beef Udon. Of everything, my family liked the oyakodon the least, I think this is because oyakodon is a fried dish in egg, this causes the fried part to be soggy, and while accurate may be a let down for people unaccustomed to this style of food. Other comments were that the Udon did not have enough braised beef chunks inside. But I'd say the noodles were nice and firm and I liked the texture a lot. Overall I'd come back. Especially for karaage. Yum read more
After reading all the great reviews of fried chicken on Yelp, I had to try this place out. During my first attempt, my flight arrived too close to Kayakiya's closing time of 4pm so when I arrived at the food truck after 4pm, the man kindly told me that they'll open at 11am the next day. After a Haeleakala hike the next day, I made a point to stop at Kayakiya while passing through Kahului. Here's what we ordered: Keyakiya Drum(mettes) $5/6 pieces Black Pork Katsu Don $11.50 Karaage Chicken $12.50 Braised Beef Udon $12.75 Our favorites were the Karaage Chicken and Keykiya Drum Sticks. The Braised Beef Udon was flavorful and the beef tender, but one of my dining companions said, "There's not enough beef." Although, Keyakiya makes for an ideal stop before and after a plane flight, the hours of 11am - 4pm and closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays limits our options. read more
7 years ago
I rant and rave about Keyakiya all the time. My bad for taking so long to write them a well deserved review. Keyakiya's food is not only delicious but comforting. Each meal has a nice balance of an entree, rice/noodles, namasu, side salad with homemade dressing and/or miso soup. They use fresh ingredients and execute their dishes to perfection every time. Our go-tos are keyakiya chicken (lightly breaded home made sweet sauce), wagyu beef curry over chicken or pork katsu (can't go wrong with either protein), oyako donburi (yummy chicken and egg goodness all in one bowl) or for those chilly days- braised beef udon bowl (mouth is water just thinking about this one). We always share an order of typhoon fries (covered sriracha ketchup, wasabi aioli and furikake). Call in your order ahead so you don't have to wait. I'm a fan! Mahalo Yoshie! read more
4 years ago
It was my first visit and won't be my last! Authentic Japanese flavors that take me right back to Japan. I had the pork donburi and my mom had the tempura don. So many dishes to choose from and it was fun having an opportunity to use my Japanese! Wonderful service! read more
7 years ago
Delicious food! Karaage Chicken is so tender and flavorful. One of our new favorites. Some other great choices-Chicken Katsu Don, Pork Katsu Don, and Furikake Fries! The fries come with wasabi aioli as a dip. So tasty! Donburis come with miso soup. My husband got the Wagyu Curry Katsu and loves it. This orange colored food truck is located by the harbor. Perfect for lunch. Enjoy! read more
We'd always wanted to try Keyakiya and finally decided to try since they're temporarily next to Home Maid Bakery. We called in our order and about half an hour later picked up our Keyakiya Chicken and Chicken Katsu Don. We loved both dishes. The Keyakiya Chicken was nicely fried and had a nice crunch to it. It came with rice, a nice green salad, tsukemono, and hijiki. I enjoyed the addition of the tsukemono and hijiki, which added nice flavors to the dish. The Chicken Katsu Don was also delicious. Sometimes there's not enough sauce so the rice is plain, but there was enough sauce in this one to permeate all of the rice. They even added nori between the chicken and rice, which added a nice salty flavor to the dish. We enjoyed both dishes and will definitely be back to try some of their other dishes. The owner and his wife were both very friendly as well. read more
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The absolute best chicken Katsu, I have EVER had! Hands down. Seriously! I lived on Oahu too. Nothing like this. We stopped as soon as we landed. They are so close to the airport & totally tasty! We got the tsunami flies & teriyaki chicken too. So good. But this chicken Katsu changed my life. read more
8 years ago
The BEST food truck ever! The food is made hot and fresh, and the flavors and dishes are to die for- I had the keyakiya chicken and it was so flavorful, along with their furikake fries (the wasabi dipping sauce made that realky special!). The people are also very kind and energetic, I will definitely be making this a regular stop! UPDATE: I have tried about everything on their menu, and I come 2-3 days a week! Everything is so amazingly delicious and the service is always top notch! There is not a single menu item that is less than great! read more
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Newly opened food truck which was at the Kahului Harbor off of Kahului Beach Road. Couldn't find any info on them online, so I decided to stop and "investigate"! This truck is bigger than most other food trucks I've seen on Maui and painted a nice bright orange, which, unless you're color-blind, is very hard to miss! Passing by, I had no idea what kind of food they served but based on the name, figured it was probably Japanese. After stopping to check out the menu, I noticed a lot of Japanese dishes, including Donburi bowls (rice, meat (your choice of chicken Katsu, pork Katsu and other styles of meat) and egg, done Japanese style), curry, chicken Katsu (chicken cutlet), tonkatsu (pork cutlet), steak, udon and other Japanese fare. WOWOWOWOWOWOW!!!! But the prices seemed high...so i decided to order and see if the price to portion ratio was worth bragging about and also to see how the food was! Of course I ordered the chicken Katsu, cause like I've said before, you can gauge a business on their Katsu (and sauce)! Well, the wait was not long at all. Took about 5 minutes for me to get my order, which seemed quicker than it took for the nice Japanese lady to write out my receipt (maybe not a good idea for handwritten receipts unless they're requested), but when I got the plate, I noticed it was the size of a mini-plate! Half of a regular lunch container, so I was hoping they somehow crammed the normal 2 pieces of chicken Katsu thighs with rice and maybe some salted cabbage? And if the sauce container is inside too, I may have been wishfully thinking! Upon opening the container, although the food looked and smelled great, the price to portion was a huge bummer! Only one small piece of chicken Katsu thigh, probably one scoop of rice, a small amount of pickled veggies in a cupcake holder and a half-handful of green salad with homemade miso-type dressing. Enough to tickle my tonsils and tease my growling stomach! And a small container of watered down Kikkoman Katsu sauce (yes, literally mixed with water to make the sauce very liquidy and thin)! All that for $12.25 plus .55 tax, (which amounts to 4.5% tax) as written on the receipt. I must say, the chicken Katsu was as good as Ichiban Okazuya's, but even Ichiban's price to portion ratio is much more equal. The salad was really good too, complemented with the homemade dressing, and the rice was even oishi! But, if you're hungry, be prepared to buy at least 2 or even 3 meals! Self-serve utensils in the steel box on the counter and ample places to park nearby. Not sure if they accept credit cards, as there were no signs posted (not even their hours) and I did not ask. All in all, a nice welcomed addition to the Food Truck craze, but hopefully the Owners, who both spoke with Japanese accents and were extremely nice, will realize the portions have to be more consistent with the prices! read more
2 years ago
Pretty good. I had the braised beef don. Wished beef was more tender but wasn't tough. Good flavor. Came with miso soup which was exactly the way I like it. I also got an RC cola. Haven't had RC in forever. One thing that really not give it a 5 Star was that it took kind of long to get my order out. But I realize that I could just be impatient. Lol. Price were pretty good though read more
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