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    Kitoko Maui

    4.6 (304 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating

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    Lush Hawaiian garden
    Elizabeth H.

    Such a beautiful lush spot for a good and wholesome lunch! I've been here and it never disappoints. The Steamed Mahi Bento is so good, simple yet so healthy. It's crispy sushi rice, steamed vegetables, miso, black garlic all in a nice bento set. Service is very nice all the time. Will definitely come back as always!

    Tomahawk steak - bigger than your face!
    Lydia A.

    Hear me out- this $125 tomahawk steak and $80 chicken is the most affordable dinner in Maui. When you are trying to feed your entire group and eat well, this is the way two go. These two platters with their generous sides fed a group of 8 who know how to eat! The steak was perfectly cooked and carved table side by the chef who handed out cuts that were cooked to each persons preference. The sides are not to be ignored either. These vegetables have main character energy. Not a second over or under cooked, sauced nicely and all the textures. The chicken was the surprise. I'm not a huge fan of chicken but when I smelled some cooking I knew we had to order it. It was completely deboned (again the chef is an artist) and lightly smoked. It was a Peruvian style not normally on the menu. That means it had a bright lime flavor with lots of aromatics. Lastly, why eat in a stuffy restaurant when you can dine in the middle of a tropical garden surrounded by butterflies and art. No notes.

    Mahi mahi bento
    Marie S.

    I had the mahi mahi bento - it was excellent! Perfect combo of lots of fresh veggies, crispy rice and mahi mahi with a wonderfully flavorful sauce. I do wish they would give just a smidge more mahi mahi, but honestly this was one of the best food truck meals I've had on the island. Highly recommend!

    Lilikoi short cake

    First off I am obsessed with their fresh squeezed juices they are so good! Also the Peruvian chicken so juicy and tender and full of great flavor. Also, (for 79% of people reading this), the cilantro sauce they whipped up was just fantastic over the top. And the tomatoes and potatoes on the side were absolutely perfectly paired. Also that lilikoi shortbread the crust is moist and compliments the lilikoi perfectly.

    Ono Poke
    Oscar B.

    I ordered an Ono poke, and whatever idea you have of poke in Hawaii, if you are going to order this meal just get rid of it. To me this was more like a ceviche, the ginger was too overpowering, the garnish was good, but the peppers are not my jam. The best part of this dish was the taro chips and the fish cooked in citrus aka not poke.

    Grilled Kuaui Shrimp Thai Inspired Bao and Crispy Pork Belly with Sweet Potato Gnocchi
    Megan L.

    The owner was super attentive to his customers. We were there at about 4 oclock (we came from CA and we didn't adapt to the Hawaiian time, which is 3 hours later than Pacific time). I saw somewhere that this restaurant has crispy pork belly but I didn't see on the menu, so I asked the cashier. The owner heard me asking and removed the sign that was covering the crispy pork belly sign. Turns out the crispy pork belly is a special item for dinner. He let us order since we asked. Not gonna lie, it did not disappoint!!! Especially the sweet potato gnocchi - I am very impressed! However, the bao is not as impressive as expected. But if anyone saw this review, highly recommend the crispy pork belly, but not so much on the shrimp bao... Just a heads up yall, there are A LOT OF flies in the area!!!! Thank goodness the owner gave us the flies repellent(??) fan - it helped our eating experience slightly better.... The owner also told me about his little brother's restaurant in the Marina area in SF, which is called "Roaming Goat". If you're from the bay area, just a little shout out to his little brother's restaurant :)

    Steamed Mahi Bento
    Viviana S.

    Food: I was so disappointed about the flavors in my dish. I don't think they went well together or tasted good. The veggies were on the harder side although their fish was tender and their crispy rice had a good crunch. Their presentation was beautiful though! Service: Friendly staff although they take a while to get your order out. Atmosphere: Place is in a food truck location so there's plenty of outdoor seating. However, we had to move multiple times because there were so many flies and ants at our tables. Great for large parties and kid-friendly.

    House made sourdough bread
    Alex B.

    This place was amazing!!! Everything was so good! The pizza, the pork belly, the meatballs, the pastries - all of it! It's located in a food truck village, but don't let that fool you! It's really awesome! The service is very friendly and the ambiance is fun with old timey wooden mail boxes outside the restaurant. Probably the best food we had on the island

    Jayson T.

    On my recent trip to Maui, Kitoko Maui was a recommended spot. A fantastic place nestled in an outdoor food truck hangout. This mini food hub has a laid-back, welcoming vibe where you can grab delicious food, explore different vendors, and even treat yourself to dessert--all while soaking in the natural surroundings. I didn't really know what to order, but the chef was really nice and recommended some dishes and you can really tell that he is passionate about food. I ordered three dishes: the Braised Beef Loco Moco, Lobster with Bao, and Fried Rice. The loco moco was good, tender braised beef with a rich, savory gravy, crispy rice, and a perfectly runny egg. The fried rice was flavorful, but had a tad sourness to it (it had a zesty dressing to it). But the real star of the meal was the Lobster with Bao--garlicky, buttery, perfectly cooked meat with a charcoal essence to it and bursting with flavor. It reminding me of Chinese stir fry lobster but more garlicky and buttery. The lobster paired beautifully with the soft bao and fresh salad, creating the perfect bite. It was so good that I had to come back a second time just to enjoy it again! With its incredible food, relaxed atmosphere, and beautiful natural setting, Kitoko Maui is a must-visit. Whether you're looking for a satisfying meal or just want to stroll around and enjoy the food truck scene, this spot is a true hidden gem. I can't wait to go back!

    Vegan bento
    Robin M.

    I love that they have a separate vegan menu. I don't know if they had a dedicated area for preparing the vegan items, but I did confirm that the plant-based menu was also vegan (everyone on this island really loves their honey, so you gotta ask everywhere). The person I ordered from was very nice and yelled out my name loudly when my order was ready so I could hear him all the way over at the coffee shop where I was sitting. Lovely spot to relax with a friend or alone with a good book. There's lots of shade, a koi pond, and dogs (and water for your dog if you bring them). They have wifi too, so you can scroll through social media or bring your laptop and catch up on emails. If you're with a group, I did see some bigger tables that could fit up to 8 people. My only qualm if I had to find something to complain about is that the bathrooms are not gender neutral, and there are flies flying around in the restrooms.

    Amanda L.

    Wow! Probably one of my favorite food trucks! Kitoko is located in South Maui Gardens - a mini food truck paradise. Options for everyone, and it's BYOB! While there are many other options our fav food came from Kitoko. We liked it so much we came back twice! We ordered the lobster bento and the crispy pork with ube gnocchi. Extremely delicious! We also got their lilikoi meringue tart, a great sweet but not too sweet way to end the meal!

    Smoked "Maminha" steak

    Had one of their specials of the day, smoked trip tip with Okinawa sweet potatoes, grilled onion and vegetables. Each component was perfectly seasoned, the vegetables were the best part of the plate with an al dante cook on the broccoli, savory roasted onions and incredible smoothe sweet potato puree. The trip tip had great flavor but was a bit on the tough and dry side, I wish it had been as delicious as the vegetables.

    Mahi Mahi bento box, Ono Poke with Taro chips
    puja s.

    Kitoko continues to serve truly creative food using fresh and local ingredients. It's one of the first food trucks as you enter South Maui Gardens. Had their Ono Poke with Taro chips and the Mahi Mahi bento box. Both entrees had such interesting flavors and crunch with generous veggies included. A must-stop place to grab a meal in Kihei!

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    Do they serve alcohol? If not, is it ok to BYOB?

    I am fairly certain you can't BYOB. This is an outside venue in the South Maui Garden nursery. They are a food truck located next to Blue Door. Great place for lunch but you will need to go elsewhere for an adult beverage. I think Paia Fish… Read more

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    Quite a long wait time here on a Saturday evening, so I highly recommend being ready for it!…read more We were on a trip to Maui and husband really wanted some Thai food so we were pleasantly surprised to have gotten a good option here! They were only taking to go orders because we came in quite late and they seem to be very loaded with orders even that late into the night! They actually missed our order because we went there a good 30 minutes later and still didn't receive our food. So they were kind enough to give us a beverage on the house and rushed our order as well. They were also very apologetic for making his weird this long so we appreciate it. Overall, that pad Thai was delicious! Husband is a pad Thai connoisseur and he approved. Quite a big portion size too.

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    4.9
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    I stopped by here yesterday for lunch. Sun's Out Buns Out is located in a food truck pod, so I did…read morenot realize exactly where I was going until I saw all of the trucks. The truck itself is fun, painted with bright tropical colors and scenes, and they seem to be known for their loaded tots and bao buns. I placed my order on the touchscreen outside and then sat down to wait for my food. For lunch on this day I went with the buffalo chicken tots and the Island Piggy bao. The menu described the bao as kalua pork, BBQ sauce, tropical salsa, and pickled red onions. The buffalo chicken tots were described as buttermilk fried chicken, buffalo sauce, jack cheddar cheese, house made pickles, and ranch dressing. It took less than 10 minutes for my food to be ready and I sat down at one of the shaded picnic tables. When I opened everything up it all looked good, but I did notice that the tots were missing the house made pickles. I started with the bao and thought it was pretty good. The kalua pork was super juicy and the bao bun was light and fluffy while still holding together well. The pickled onions added a nice acidity and the tropical salsa brought good flavor. The only thing I did not notice much was the BBQ sauce. After that I dug into the tots. The tots themselves were cooked nicely with a crispy outside and soft inside. The chicken was good as well with a nice batter and the buffalo sauce added flavor while the cheese was gooey. The only thing worth noting is that the chicken was softer than expected and not very crispy. It worked since I did have the texture from the crispy tots, but it stood out. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. I would probably not order both a bao and tots again as it was a lot of food, but I would definitely come back for one or the other.

    One of the better food trucks in the Maui Food Truck court…read more Bao Bun Sandwiches is definitely my jam so I was happy to try this place out. We came here twice and I got the 3 bao slider combo each time. - The BAO*CHICKA*BAO*BAO was one of my favorite sandwiches. - My second favorite was the ISLAND PIGGY. I got this both times. - the LITTLE PIGGY was good, but a little overhyped in my opinion. But good to try. - the DUCK DUCK GOAT was wildly disappointing. As you can see in the picture, all meat and almost nothing else. Maybe a few silvers of cabbage. But where's the goat cheese and the fig jam?!? We also got the ALOHA TOTS. Huge portion so that was nice. But the kalua pork was pretty watery and made the crispy tots go soggy pretty fast. Overall a solid spot. Definitely worth trying at least once.

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