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Aloha fellow BES' Kine Goodies Seekers! I LOVE MANUELA MALASADAS so.stop by every time I go to Costco! They are right across the street so I may drive to the lot right next to the truck or just run across the street ! It's a cute, very clean food truck right off the hotel driveway & parking lot with parking stalls right near it in case you buy a bunch to take home. Or have a car full of luggage from your flight to Maui since it's just down the way from OGG airport. Malasadas put donuts to shame!!! ESPECIALLY if you like gooey fillings & toppings. My favorite ones are around Christmas but they have tons of regular fillings. I can never get less than three because I can't pass up my chance to try new ones. They have wonderful staff... especially the manager Sabrina...really know their way around dough and they do not scrimp on the Malasadas itself or the fillings! They ONLY cook just for you... so plan a few minutes wait but they have picnic tables under a tarp right there or you can walk around the other food trucks. But definitely at least take your first bites there while they're hot out of the frier!!! 'Only ONE piece of advice: ... G O. H U N G R Y !!!! ...
One of my must haves while in Hawaii is to find Malasadas. Luckily, when my family and I went to Costco, Manuela Malasadas was across the street with other food trucks. Of course, I ran over and ordered a bunch of different filled Malasadas. Manuela Malasadas did not disappoint my family and me. Lilikoi was my favorite. Everything is made to order and always so fresh! A few days later, my family and I had to come back again for seconds! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Amazing food truck. It's more of an atmosphere. The owner was just so gracious and helpful with our selection of malasadas. We had some choices that we selected but went with 6 of ours and 6 of her favorites and oh wow did they impress. Great conversation and hands down one of the best experiences. Yes they are just small treats but it makes a difference when you get a level of service that is out of this world. Mahalo nui loa. The best.
Love their take on Malasadas and how crunchy/tasty they are! I got the Ube and Bavarian cream for myself and definitely recommend those flavors! You can find them nearby costco and I'm excited to eventually try some of their drink options - Miguel Morales Photography
Delicious! We happened to stop right before close and were promptly helped. We ordered 6 with sugar, and 3 with filling (raspberry, passion fruit, coconut). When in Hawaii you need to have at least one good Malasada - and Manuela Malasada's are just that.
Hawaiian donuts were delicious. October 21, 2025 was our first time experiencing. When we stepped up to the food truck, Sabrina greeted us and helped us put together a selection of six donuts. They are made to order, so fresh and hot. They were so good, a few days later we made a second trip back for more. Thanks Sabrina for making our stay in Maui just a little bit more memorable! Tom and Flo
The highlight of this dessert truck is definitely their malasadas.They're made fresh and have a variety of flavors to choose from. Unfortunately, I found the staff to not be very informative about the menu options. It would have been nice to receive friendly and helpful service, especially when trying to decide which malasada flavor to choose. Despite the staff's demeanor, the desserts themselves are worth a try. Just be prepared to navigate the menu on your own or ask for recommendations from fellow customers.
Being able to choose the fillings and coatings means you get to completely tailor your malasadas! Nutella is a great filling, as is PB&J. They're made to order, so super fresh. There are a few tables outside as well as a food truck park next door. Well worth a visit!
Been to this place in the Big Island and glad to see it here in Maui. IMO this one is better than the one I had before. We got 3 malasada for $16 and didn't regret it. They were flavorful and super fresh. Crispy, warm and just delightful. A must get in Hawaii.
Nothing I love more than donuts on a Saturday, but these malasadas are so good they should be eaten every day. So fresh and warm. I love the raspberry and and Huapia filled (not pictured). The huapia is so subtle and perfectly sweet. You may be tempted to bring these to another spot to eat, since the food truck roundup by Costco (or gas station where it previously was located) aren't the best ambience, but eating them fresh is a must!
Finished lunch and was getting ready to leave but then saw the malasada truck and just had to get some! Didn't get the filled one, but chose the ling-hi and cinnamon sugar. They just hit my sweet tooth spot! Definitely would come back, maybe even try a filled one!
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3 years ago
Delicious!!! We got an assortment of filled malasadas. My fav- Lilikoi. It is a good truck, so location may change, but when we went it was close to the airport. Definitely recommend. I had others from other places that just taste like jelly donuts. This does not. It is more dense and flavorful. read more
2 years ago
Delicious and fresh malasadas! They're served from a little truck tucked away in the corner of a parking lot. Took about 20 minutes as they were preparing a fresh batch, but that's just the price of warm malasadas, and there's really no other acceptable way to have them. Cash or Zelle only, and my only note would be to take into consideration how sweet the fillings are (the fruit fillings were more like sweet jams/ syrups as opposed to tart or fresh) when choosing your sugar option. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area, and there's a few other food trucks if you want something savory too. read more
4 years ago
I don't know where to start, not sure if it was fhe end if the day batch or my order was rushed but it was not what I expected. I ordered 6 filled malasadas. After waiting over 40 min, they told me they gave me "extra extra" because the dough didn't rise properly. When I looked at my order it already looked hard, burnt and dry. When I tasted one, the outside was crunchy and the middle was doughy, undercooked and had a sour taste/smell. I had to spit it out. Only 3 were filled and even the "extra" ones were made the same-inedible. Sadly, we couldn't eat any of them and threw them out. I gave 1 star because they were nice, but I would not recommend this place at all or even give it another chance. The fact that they made the malasadas and already knew it didn't look right and even the "extra" ones they gave to make up for it weren't even edible! read more
2 years ago
As soon as I landed on Maui I was hankering for malasadas!! My mission everyday while in Lahaina was to find the best in town. Manuela did not disappoint. The malasadas were piping hot, flavorful, fluffy and full of goodness. I gave one less star due to the wait time. It was a one man show, so our order took longer than expected. read more
I totally missed out on our last trip and didn't stop by. I was to determined to stop this go round. Unfortunately, I waited to the evening and he was completely out of Lilikoi. I was so bummed!!! I got 3 guava and 3 mango instead. They were freshly made once I placed my order so I didn't mind waiting 7 minutes. They were tasty, however a little to doughy for me. They weren't light and airy enough. They also needed more filling for the type of dough used. I would buy them again as long as he has lilikoi read more
3 years ago
I'm giving one star right now and when I give this place a second try if it earns it, I will change my review. We ordered 3 malasadas: 1 plain powdered sugar, 1 lilikoi filled with powdered sugar and 1 Bavarian creme filled with powdered sugar. The lilikoi filing and Bavarian filling were good. The biggest issue is the wait was more than 30 minutes. There were a couple people ahead of us and it wasn't busy. There was no apology from the staff. No communication from their either about the long wait time. At some point I thought maybe they forgot us so my husband asked and the guy said it would be 5 more minutes. We had already been waiting for 30 minutes. I'm not sure if they forgot us, hopefully so it explains the long wait time, however we were at the table right in front of them so maybe unlikely. The second issue is the cost paired with quality.it's 3 malasadas for $10 but another dollar for a tiny dollop of filling. The Malasada isn't filled, it's cut and the filling is placed in the cut sorta spilling out of it. Looks nice, though, but need more filing! Third issue is dough. The outside was crispy (in a good way) but the inside was yeasty and super dense. Not ideal. The size of the dough is also quite small especially with the cost. Ambiance is fine. It's a good truck across from Costco - that's a thing on Maui. I live on Maui, we are foodies and will probably try this place again and if we do and it is a different experience, I will update this review with that experience. They have a good reputation, but this visit was not a good one. read more
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Dr Kandi M.
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Nice Malasadas Donut Stand by the intersection. They come in a variety of flavors from banana cream, ube, plain, Nutella, you name it. Several types of sugar toppings to choose from as well. One of the best in Maui if you're having a sweet tooth or craving malasadas! read more
4 years ago
Friendly staff, you just have to make sure that you have time to wait for your order. Which the person who's taking your order will tell you. This is a small spot in the gas station area. It was a legit malasada. It was so good when it was fresh. The next day, I reheated this in the air fryer. It was still good!! read more
6 years ago
A one man operation from this malasada truck. You can't go wrong on any of the flavors. There might be a special flavor of the day when you go. Bring cash in case the card reader is dead read more
3 years ago
JR at Manuela Malasadas is the best. It was our first time eating these amazing Malasadas that we'll be thinking about them until we come back to Maui. So sweet and awesome, they melt in your mouth. Stop by this truck for da bomb desserts and say hi to JR while you're at it. Thanks JR. YOU ARE THE BEST! Appreciate you my friend!!! read more
We were driving and saw the sign. I am glad we did. Her malasada are filling and delicious. We ordered the guava, passion fruit and cinnamon. The malasadas are crisp on the outside and have just the right amount of sugar. Of course we recommend this place to any visiting Lahaina. Mahalo read more
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4 years ago
Went to this cute little donut food cart in Lahaina tonight. Donuts were heavenly and Dion hooked us up with three filled donuts even though we only had a ten. We will definitely be back! read more
3 years ago
4 years ago
Maybe we came on a bad day? There was only 1 unfriendly worker and the dough was so dry, barely any filling. This place was a tiny little stand right in front of a gas station so I expected a lot (I like these types of places). I wouldn't recommend you check this out for a dessert spot. read more
4 years ago
This hidden gem was a random find on Yelp and honestly the best malasadas in Maui. We went to a place prior to this that extremely disappointed us but this place was great because it's very customizable and made fresh to order. It's a little food trunk next to a gas station but worth finding this gem. Got the 3 top flavors covered in sugar and was not disappointed read more
4 years ago
In response to the Owner's reply to me... how do I get money back for a purchase I made cash with no copy of receipt and where I do not live? I wasn't even complaining about money spent either. I went as a customer who was intrigued to try based on reviews I read and was disappointed with the final product received. Like I said in my original review, flavors were overbearing with what tasted like almond extract, or whatever extract was added in for the fillings. And if you need to know, I was comparing your donut to Leonard's - another Hawaiian-based company. Could've just said sorry for not having an experience similar to those in the reviews or not say anything at all. read more
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Dr Kandi M.
Get your money back. We won’t make everyone happy- but as you see…
4 years ago
Hmmmm this location was 50/50. We order a dozen of different filled malasadas but wasn't expecting them to be hard. Supposedly made to order "FRESH" but yeah didn't taste like it. Don't know if we got an old batch but for my and my family not worth the stop. read more
3 years ago
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3 years ago
Malasadas were hot and fresh! However, they were a little denser and crunchier than I prefer. I like them light, soft, and fluffy. However, that's just a personal preference. They had a great selection of fillings and sugars. Sugars included plain sugar, cinnamon, powdered sugar, and li-Hing. The guy taking our order was friendly and there were covered picnic tables near the food truck. Also, they only take cash, so bring some if you plan on eating here! read more
4 years ago
AMAZING MALASADAS! Be prepared to wait a while for preparation, there was only one worker but it was definitely worth it. My family and I have been to Leonard's bakery in Oahu many times when we crave malasadas, but this place is SO much better. I'd recommend this place to anyone who is craving something sweet and has some extra time on their hands. We'll definitely be stopping by again! read more
4 years ago
5 starts solely on the guy running the truck, he is such a hard worker, they have a sign saying they are under staffed and he is just working as hard as he can, the line was very long and he was the only one working so it did take a little bit of time, but it is totally worth it the donuts are so good and have so many different delicious flavors. I got a dozen all filled with different creams and I loved them all! read more
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Dr Kandi M.
Thank you so much for your kind review. Yes, we are not exempt from…
4 years ago
We came here last summer and loved these malasadas! This year we were really looking forward to these but we're so disappointed. We got the huapia, lilikoi, and custard filled, and it seemed like they put a small dollop of the filling on top and thats it. It was NOT filled with the filling at all. So very disappointed, maybe just the end of the day for them. Will need to find a new favorite malasada place next time we come. read more
4 years ago
Best Malasada and my favorite was the banana I wonder where are you located in Northern California? read more
4 years ago
High quality fresh malasadas!! Came here for the first time (as recommended by my parents) and they did not disappoint. Boyfriend and I were wonderfully greeted by the worker and overall service was really good! My personal favorite would have to be the mango/guava filling with plain sugar. I'll be coming back the next time I'm in Maui but for now please come visit and support this local business!! read more
3 years ago
The best Malasada in Maui. Come test them - it's a must taste they are delicious! We ordered plain donut, powdered sugar filled with strawberry and the other raspberry. read more
4 years ago
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Dr Kandi M.
So sorry our prices have changed - definitely something we didn’t…
3 years ago
Best malasadas in town, and the guy running the truck was super cool! The Maui way!! Mahalo my friend and thank you!! read more
4 years ago
We weren't going to stop in because it was a tiny shack in a gas station parking lot but one of the locals said the Malasadas were the best. We got a half dozen and gobbled them down. They were delicious. Don't judge a book by its cover. We went to other places for Malasadas during our stay and nothing compared. read more
4 years ago
One of our favorite places to stop on the island. The guava is our favorite! Would recommend but go earlier because they do sell out and will have to wait for the dough to rise. Rose was an excellent server. Highly recommend stopping here read more
3 years ago
Worth the wait. Cash only. Friendly service. Clean tables. They make them fresh to order, so they're hot and fresh. They have so many flavor combinations to choose from. We ordered 6. Our favorites were the cream cheese lilikoi and lilikoi with li hing powder. Definitely a tasty treat. read more
4 years ago
3 years ago
Super delicious donuts in really unique Hawaiian flavors. Definitely worth the visit! I got the ones coated in li-hing and some with cinnamon sugar and also got the ube cheesecake ones. AMAZING chefs kiss read more
4 years ago
Ordered the plain sugar, powdered banana cream pie, and plain lilikoi Overall, bread seemed a bit over fried. Banana cream pies filling came out too gooey. The lilikoi filling seemed like jam but was a little too sour for my liking. There was a long line due to the worker watching netflix instead of tending to the line which was hilarious. read more
Where to begin? We arrived before the crazy long lines and got our hands on some seriously delicious malasadas!!! The Nutella was our favorite but you can't go wrong with any of the flavors. A definite must try! read more
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Dr Kandi M.
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Came by twice and not open? Missed our malasada!!
Yes. We are not gonna be able to open until we are staffed properly.
What is your location Tuesday June 1st and hours of operation? , Mahalo
We don’t leave the Maui location?
What time will you be open tomorrow, 4/21/22? We went by today at 9:45 am and again around 1:30 pm and the truck was closed both times.
830. Our staff member had a family emergency today. I am so sorry.
What are the hours?
We usually spotted the truck between 10 ish am to 2/3 ish in the afternoon. We had seen it as late as 5 pm.
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