i don't ever do reviews but this was absolutely delicious. pulled pork sandwhich was flavorful and…read morejuicy, not shy at all with the portions of mac n cheese, meat, bbq sauce, loaded fries, or the cornbread. owner knows what the hell he's doing

Saw the 5 stars and I was in the area and had try it…read more.. I pulled up to a lot with a lot of parking. The area was a little empty so slightly worried about my food choices... Walked up to the truck and saw a standard bbq menu. Noticed everything that you add brisket to was an additional $8 per order. Kinda pricey, but Hawai'i. Ordered a 1 choice with a side and added on a homemade sausage link. Selected the homemade Mac and cheese as a side as that's classic and waited a bit for my food... I don't remember the actual cost but it was around $30 for my plate after everything was said and done... Got my food and found a table. Opened it up and was immediately underwhelmed. The brisket looked dry and was from the day before. The sausage looked mid. The Mac and cheese looked extremely loose. All the items had the slightest smoke... Now these are all preference things and this food wasn't for me. Overall not my type of place to the price. Won't go too far into detail but give it a try if you like bbq'ish...

Amazing food fed my soul delicious Convenient and real…read moreingredients Mahalo for being a business

I was curious when I heard about a place that did southern bbq. So I decided to check it out…read more The place is pretty cute with a couple tables in the back. I like the little patio vibe. The owners were nice and helpful when asking about their different briskets. I went and got three items the brisket plate that comes with corn and mash potatoes, the ribs, and Thai tea. The Thai tea nice and sweet. Then the brisket nice and tender the corn was also good and seasoned. Really like the garlic mash. Wasn't big on the sauce that came with it. And the ribs were good not fall of the bone but very easy to pull off the bone. Overall pretty good place for some bbq

As soon as we walked in, we felt transported to K-town in LA lol. The only thing that didn't…read morefollow us to K-town were the prices unfortunately. It's definitely on the pricier side but there is literally no other soon tofu soup options so it's still cheaper than flying off island when a craving hits. The service was great! Aunty was literally like one of my my aunties. We showed up at 12p with a reservation but there were only 2 other parties but it was also a Monday so it worked out. The food was very tasty. Never tried cold noodle soup but that tricked my mind like crazy. The broth looked clear and flavorless but it was so delicious. I really enjoyed that with the chewy noodles. The La Kalbi made me see the birth of the universe. That thing was ridiculous. I'm still dreaming about it. I've never had Kalbi so soft and disintegrated before even chewing. We also tried the vegetable stir-fry with shrimp because my wife wanted to balance out all the meats but I'm not a vegetable guy. It was still tasty. The reason for coming was to try the tofu soup but we didn't even try that so we'll have to come back. I wanted to knock the rating down for pricing but I can choose whether I go here or not and I know the cost of doing business is crazy especially hawaii. overall, we had a great experience and the leftovers fed us for 2.5 days after our visit.

Food, ok, nothing special. Prices, expensive - $20+ average, Portions, small for the price…read more Service, suh-low-ooooo during peak times I suppose. 1 server who seemed overwhelmed but tried her best. Self-seating, which we did, acknowledged quickly but took about 10 minutes to get water. Menus on the table, which wasn't a big menu but took about 10 more minutes for server to take our order. Literally took 45 minutes from sitting to getting our food. They were out of some stuff and we were told that they couldn't make some stuff because it would take too long. I guess there was only 1 cook too. Definitely not what I expected from a Korean restaurant. Kind of disappointed with the selections available and my bulgogi and japchae turned out to be a soup, which kind of bummed me out. No taste to the bulgogi and it was glass noodles with no taste of either listed dish. I threw it away. Kim chee fried rice was also blah. Sorry, but I ain't going back to this place since it's not what I'm used to eating. Maybe it's like this in Korea, but I like my Korean food more Hawaii. 2 stars, and I'm being generous

BEST FILIPINO FOOD ON THE ISLAND!…read more During my 1 week stay at Maui I probably came here about 5 times. I went here right after getting off the airport to get some quick comfort food before checking in to my stay in Kīhei and Tagpuan happened to be on the way. I ordered the chicken Inasal and pork lumpia and from those two simple dishes I could tell that this place was legit. IMO that inasal's definitely better than Mang Inasal back in PI and much better than the Inasal I've had in the Bay Area so hopefully that hypes it up enough. Kept coming back almost every single day till I left to go back to the mainland. In that time I also had the grilled liempo (pork belly), crispy pork belly, and longanisa sliders - all excellent dishes. Really love the sauce selections they use for their dishes too - pretty good balance of acid to cut the fat making the dishes feel not too heavy. The food truck is currently nestled in what seems to be an auto shop lot. There's a nice clean bathroom access via the auto shop near the food truck itself. Lots of parking, a few benches to eat at, and of course, really good food. The couple that run Tagpuan are incredibly kind and hard working people. Would highly recommend - not only to support a local business owner (who's from Lāhainā) but because they serve genuinely good and authentic Filipino food.

We drive by everyday to drop off our kid to school and was always curious about this spot. We…read morefinally got to try it today and we absolutely MUST go back and try the other food items. This food truck is inside a small lot with gravel around a couple benches and chairs. It's across from car wash so you'll hear their loud air drying machines but after awhile it's just background noise and doesn't bother us. Plus they play some nice music on a small speaker at the truck. We ordered the Ahi Poke Nachos and this dethroned our previous favorite from another spot down the road. It is a bit spicy so just be aware. So worth it. Lots of flavor and plenty poke to chip ratio. We also ordered the chicken Inasal since our kid would eat it. She's picky but ate plenty chicken. It has a very nice charred smoky flavor and still super tender and moist. We need to try the other items for sure so we will 100% be back. We got to meet the owners Rocky and Maine? They were super nice and took the time to explain that their name Tagpuan means "meeting place" for those who are not Filipino. (Me) When the food is ono we already happy but service was cherreh on top. They were warm and very inviting. There's one port a potty and sink just fyi. Highly recommend! Come check it out!

After getting off the plane from Oahu, it was time for lunch and Da Soriano Grindz popped up as the…read moretop recommendation on Yelp search. It was a short 5 min hop over from the airport to Da Tambayan Corner and parking in the adjacent lot was easy. All the food trucks are ringed around the central tables and look for the aquamarine Da Soriano truck over by the road. Their food style is Filipino with a Hawaiian twist if you hadn't discerned it from their name. They have a build-your-own-combo grindz menu that you can pick a couple of proteins with rice options or check out the picture menu if you really don't know what to get. My wife went for the combo of Pork Adobo & Garlic Butter Shrimp with Mac & Green Salad, both very flavorful choices. Her friend went double pork action with Chinese Roast Pork Belly & Calamansi Grilled Pork Belly and Pancit Bihon Noodles as her side. The Chinese roast pork belly was as crispy good as any I've seen in any Chinatown. My Seafood Trio had a Miso Glazed Salmon Fillet, 3 Baked Mussels, 2 Shrimp Tempura and topped with Kaboyaki sauce & Thai Chili Aioli. The Shrimp were not the typical panko coated but battered and tasted good drizzled with the 2 sauces. The mussels are topped with a heavy cheesy mayo sauce and baked. Of course, it wouldn't be a Hawaiian plate lunch without a scoop of white rice and a scoop of mac salad. All this wasn't enough and our friend went back to chat with the chef and came back with a double serving of banana lumpia in crunchy spring roll wrap and drenched in heavy syrup. This was an excellent dessert and wrap up to a great lunch. We were so stuffed, we had to skip dinner!

My husband and I came here for the Halo Halo dessert and it was incredible. The dessert had so many…read moredifferent flavors and textures inside, including tapioca, taro, ube paste, shaved ice, evaporated milk, ube ice cream, and leche flan. The most fun part was trying to determine what flavors/items were in each layer of the dessert cup. The halo halo wasn't overly sweetened and was just the perfect blend of creamy and refreshing.

OMG! This place rocks! We were a large group and they…read moreaccommodated us quickly for lunch. Service was great but I have to focus on my meal. I got the garlic shrimp and was expecting a food truck style entree. Wow was I wrong in a very good way. Huge prawns came on a plate with a bed of rice slathered in garlic and butter. They brought a bunch of napkins and even latex gloves for me to dive into this dish. There is a restroom close so washing up isn't a problem. Dig in I went. I didn't make eye contact with the rest of our group till done. I was in garlic shrimp heaven. Best meal of the week in Maui.

Nice little hole in the wall, with an old school, local atmosphere. Local food, with the usual…read moreburgers, sandwiches. The decor is awesome inside and the waitstaff very friendly. Even though it was small, we got seated right away. The service was impeccable and the food was so fresh. Highly recommended anytime!

Worth the drive from upcountry! I came in on a Friday night…read moreand got the signature steak plate. They did not disappoint. The steak is cooked just right and the portion size is generous. On top of it all it's cheaper and more local than Zippy's! I would come back to try the chicken & pork plates.

I am very happy to see this family owned business with there own brick and mortar spot. I first got…read moreto try out their BBQ when they were in Pukalani selling on the weekends.Then they were in Lahaina , Maui Lani and now in Wailuku. They have some of the best local BBQ plates. You get white rice , Green salad with their awesome house dressing. This time I ordered a BBQ steak plate and a BBQ chicken plate. Together they came to about $32 without tip or drinks. For the quality and the quantity it is a great deal. The service is great most I believe are family but they always take good care. The ambiance is a little sparse but they just moved into a spot that used to be an old bakery. I like that they keep it simple well made quality plate lunches. There is room to sit and eat or you can grab your food to go since there are plenty of nice beaches and parks nearby. I will definitely be back and check out the board by the door they had some specials.

The pork belly with tomatoes and onions is the bomb specially dipping the the vinegar sauce they…read moregive . There pompano either grilled or fried is my favorite though I just love a whole fish. But dont miss on there specials I had the ribs to and they were fall off the bone good. But depending on what your ordering call ahead of time is recommended

We are back in Maui after more than 2 years, and of course we had to find Kusina ni Jayboy…read more Apparently the lost the food truck and their home in the Lahaina fire. But now they have a new place downtown. I ordered the side order of pork skewers and an order of of rice, while hubby ordered the crispy pork belly. What can i say? Yummmm! Just what we were looking forward to. The staff are so friendly and warm. The sitting area was nice and clean. We highly recommend this place.

Everyone I talked to was talking about this place so of course we had to go…read more Nice little place doing a brisket business when we went on Saturday afternoon. Lots of seating, good for groups. You order then sit (I believe) as thats what most people were doing. They bring you your food (think pancake & Waffles) when it's ready and you grab your own condiments. I ordered The Bento because I couldn't make up my mind. It included rice, mac salad,1 slice spam, Mochiko Chicken, BBQ Beef, and 2 large pieces of Shrimp Katsu. Mochiko Chicken is light and crispy and the Shrimp Katsu was battered and huge. The BBQ Beef was succulent and juicy however the sauce wasn't overwhelming. Spam is spam. The rice was a tad dry however the mac salad was good. I did not eat any of the other plates however since all were empty, Im assuming it was Ono. Next to the register there is a display case with various desserts. The next day going home, we stopped by to grab some dessert. The Lava Rocks come in a pair at $5.50. Moist, soft and super chocolaty. The chocolate haupia bar was very nice and not overly sweet. The Chantilly brownie was very chocolaty with a hint of Chantilly and nuts only on top. Both bars were a Shareable size. Overall the staff is very helpful and friendly, the restaurant itself, very bright & open and the food was very Ono! Highly recommend.

Solid first stop place off the plane with the rental car! Not the best ever but such a great…read moreaffordable and quality options! Inside dining that I suspect get busier at certain times. We were there on a late Sunday afternoon. Mostly locals but in a nicer strip mall with a great Safeway for groceries and other business. Good parking generally. I just got a basic Saimin and it was adequate and tasty. Not best ever but I enjoyed it. My wife got the Ono burger that was in fact Ono brah! Nice small staff and pretty quick service. It was a better and more enjoyable choice than Tin Roof as inside dining available though food quality between the two choices is subjective to the one eating. Tin Roof is closed Sunday and Monday. Kaleis has some great deals on bento combos weekdays I was sorry we missed but maybe another time when we are in town! Go Try Try!

I've had barbecue in places all over Texas, Florida, and California and this ranks up there! I'm…read moregenerally the type of person that will simply ask. "What's great today?" trust me you won't be disappointed any day! And the sauce is bangin' If you like barbecue, you know, some people just have that magic that gets it crispy on the outside so juicy and soft on the inside, it's cliché, but it is so true when it hits it hits

Meat lovers: this is your food truck right here. Best brisket on the island, amazing pork belly…read moreburnt ends (IYKYK), ribs, pulled pork, and chicken, available by the pound (or 1/2), in tacos or sandwiches, or in a meal plate with some of their tasty sides...friendly service too, and generally not a long wait :) My only suggestion is an option for regular or spicy barbecue sauce: I like spicy, which for me complements the richness of the meat more satisfyingly than a purely sweeter sauce. Next time you're in town craving BBQ, check them out!