Nui's Garden Kitchen

had a great experience with the team on Oct 11 2026 @ lunch hour till afternoon Nadia and her…read morecooks. food was on point super fast and quick

Kula, HI. This is a food truck parked in a cluster with…read moreseveral others. The setting has a carnival kind of vibe, both exciting and ominous. Well no bad guys ever showed up, and the hucksterism was pretty low key. The excitement was not to be had either but it was obvious that these trucks are feeding a lot of people. If they were only able to lower their prices even a little they could be feeding even more but I guess their overhead is probably pretty high even for a parked truck. Anyway I was expecting a bit lower price scale, but it is what it is. So .. For fifteen bucks plus tax and tips I got the seared salmon. The fish was nicely cooked, I enjoyed it. The vegetables were pretty meh but did help bring more of the sauce to the palate. Yes, the sauce was good, right on the verge of too much soy, but they did a good job keeping it balanced. The salmon portion size was small, but not insultingly tiny. Could have been a bit larger for the $15, the value is not there only if you compare to what you make at home, otherwise it's probably disappointedly normal. When you get your six inch diameter bowl you will see what I mean. The heap of rice made for good entertainment feeding the chickens. You're discouraged from feeding them so I just sat the bowl down behind the coffee guys trailer and watched them pig out. It is not exactly "Fast" food here, they are actually cooking the meal while you wait. I had my order in 12 minutes though, exactly how long she said it would take.

Thai Mee Up menu

Green Curry with veggies

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This is It

Sushi Ko

4.6(28 reviews)

Highly recommend! Sushi Ko is located in a small food truck village with several shared picnic…read moretables. There is plenty of parking on the public lot right next to the food trucks. We got the salmon poke bowl and the vegetable roll and both were delicious! The portions were large and the salmon was very try fresh. I ordered the salmon poke bowl ($18) and we also ordered the veggie roll. The service was fast and the chef was very nice. I would 100% return!

Still one of the best sushi or poke places I have eaten at. This includes brick and mortar and food…read moretruck or pop up. Some of the freshest fish I have had besides catching it myself and still some of the best prices around for delicious fish and chef is an artist. Food quality is a+. The service is always fast and great the ambiance well it is a food truck so you definitely get an outdoor vibe. But they have made it a lot nicer. I have been coming here from when it was a dirt lot with one truck now you have several very good choices.

Tuna Poke Bowl

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South Maui Gardens

4.6(135 reviews)

8.8 mi

Love this place. Great tropical place to walk through with food trucks. Our kids loved the life…read moresized chess. Do try Kyoto food truck. Their curry chicken and side crispy rice was delicious.

Went on a Sunday morning…read more There was a jewelry shop that was open and a bakery shop but that's about it. There weren't anything else open and no shops at the time.

South Maui Gardens - Our calendar is filled with exciting community events, from Hula Shows and live music to a Thursday artisan market, and Second Saturday.

Our calendar is filled with exciting community events, from Hula Shows and live music to a Thursday artisan market, and Second Saturday.

Located in South Maui Gardens, Da Green Coffee Bar is serving up good vibes and even better coffee in Kihei.

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The Food trucks

Stewz Burgers

4.4(23 reviews)

1.7 mi

Kula, HI. In the mood for a burger but not a fast food…read morevariety. This location is in a food truck complex with quite a busy vibe. If you can't find a picnic table you may have to eat in your car. I ordered the Kula Burger. It was quite good. Is it a premium $15 burger? No it is not, but it wants to be. I would suggest a bit more size and you got it. The patty was cooked medium plus, still exhibiting juice. It was well over a half inch thick which is a rarity these days. If it could just make it to 3/4 inch (Cooked) it would be awesome.The jack cheese was very mild, adding little to the flavor. The sauce was a good compliment to the flavor of the meat that had that lean taste to it. The bun was pretty fluffy, kind of dominating. It was toasted on the inside faces but still needs a bit more heat. It held up well though to the end, not at all turning mushy. Over all, not bad, above average for sure.

Burgers are always ono and filling! The fries were good to pair with too. Would recommend for…read moreanyone who's a burger lover to stop by this spot in Makawao. - Miguel Morales Photography

Burger central in Pukalani;)

CHEEZZZZZY BURGER!!!! with a little Ketchup:)

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Bella

Leekam Lunchwagon

4.9(15 reviews)

Was talking to the owner asking him about his food before deciding to order. He is retired, and…read morejust works enough to keep the "honey do" list manageable at home, but doesn't want to work too hard, hence only 3 days a weeks, 3 hours each day. He said his mochiko chicken is a home recipe and the Typhoon Katsu is his best-seller, so I got the combo plate. All I can saw is WOW!

One of my favorite local stops at Kulamalu! The owner makes some of the best local plate lunches…read moreI've tried on Maui - whether it's mochiko chicken, chicken katsu, or loco moco, it's full of flavor and a big portion to eat! - Miguel Morales Photography

Leekam LunchWagon @ Kulamalu Town Center

Menu and hours

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Current menu for winter 24

Maui Slice

4.8(69 reviews)

0.8 mi

From the reviews here it seems like people were able to buy just slices…read more When I came the owner would not sell me a slice or two. Wish I could've reviewed the food instead.. but the experience was bad and disheartening

Amazing pizza at a great price. Not our first experience here and definitely a regular outing for…read moreus. We always order the Italian that is our favorite. Kiddo doesn't like mushrooms so he goes for pepperoni. Not too greasy. I'd say it's the best pizza on island. The one man show as I see it is quick and friendly. Outdoor seating with lights so enjoy the sunset while there.

Crust holds up nicely!

Huge whole "ITALIAN"

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View from the tables at sunset

Granny's Local Kine Grindz

5.0(1 review)

0.8 mi

We love getting a pastele plate or pastele stew bowl on Saturday mornings at the Upcountry Farmers…read moreMarket Kulamalu. The pastele plate comes with gandule rice and the pastele stew bowl is served over white rice. Both are warm, comforting, and hits the spot. Best pasteles on the island. Now that they have a truck can't wait to try the garlic shrimp or combo plate it with a pastele.

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Pastele and gandule rice plate

Kula Lodge

4.1(11 reviews)

1.2 mi

GET THE BREAKFASY CROSSIANT SANDWICH!!! I have never had a sandwich that good. The açaí bowl was a…read morelittle sweet for me but was still very fresh.

The food trucks are just okay, nothing great. A bit expensive for mediocre food and portions…read more Looking forward to Kula Lodge to get the work done needed to reopen!! COME ON!!!

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Maui Pizza Truck

4.4(83 reviews)

The Philly cheese steak pizza was great!! Wasn't sure if it would work but crust was cooked just…read moreright and onions were perfect.

We used to live up country and ordered pizzas all the time when we needed an easy meal, despite the…read moremediocre customer service because the price is decent and the pizza was delicious. Would recommend it to all our friends. We still have a lot of life upcountry so when we make our way up we order pizzas for the fam if we're too busy to pack food. The last few times have been very disappointing. Unfortunately, since they expanded, the customer service is warmer buuuuut pizza is not nearly as good and that's really what we're coming for lol. Way too heavy of a hand on the cheese it's actually kinda gross. Was hoping it was just a fluke but it's been this way every time we've come recently. Will be checking back maybe in a couple months to see if it's resolved because we loved the pizza so much! Would love to see this business continue to thrive.

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Menu - October 2024

Papa's in the Kitchen

5.0(47 reviews)

1.0 mi

Batya and her husband are absolutely terrific chefs. Their food and service are top notch and they…read moremade beautiful meals happen for us! Batya's hummus is the stuff dreams are made of. See you both again soon!!!

I can't say enough about Papa's in the Kitchen. We hired them to cater a dinner party for about 30…read morepeople on Maui.From start to finish their professionalism was outstanding. So impressed. So, what about the food? It was just EXCELLENT. We have has other catering companies for large parties but Papa's excelled. Everyone loved the food!! Highly recommend.

Family Style Meal Delivery

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Meghane H.

4 years ago

My partner and I are regulars here. We think this lil food truck has the best pad thai on island! I love that it comes with a small serving of salad. The dressing is delicious and you can purchase a jar of it to use at home. Bring cash and avoid the 3% credit card service fee. Also pop in and support the little farmer's stand next door! 100% sure thats where the food truck gets their produce, you can tell the produce is real fresh! read more

Corey W.

11 years ago

Friggin delicious simple Thai food. The pile of coconut husks behind the truck is a tip off. We ate here twice in 3 days. Produce is grown right there on the farm. Super good super value. Worth the drive. read more

Patty W.

8 years ago

I love Pad Thai and curry here. The food here is just awesome and reasonable price. If you looking for a great Thai food like in Thailand, just check this out. read more

Marco R.

9 years ago

FOOD POISONING! I got very very sick eating here. DO NOT GO. Owner is very rude and yells at customers.

Anna S.

8 years ago

Beef salad is the best, had it with chicken and also amazing, every time I get its amazing.

Nui's Garden Kitchen - foodtrucks - Updated October 2026

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