There are few places I can say that stay as good as they started. Star noodle doesn't have Sheldon…read moreas the chef anymore, but they are still so good. We had a sampling of dishes last night and each were amazing. - Adobo ribs are a must try. - Vietnamese crepe is a sleeper hit. It's a crispy crepe with a coconut milk forward mix of meat and shrimp. It's lighter than it seems and fresh - Singapore Noodles are the perfect flavor balance of curry, vegetables and meat. -shrimp tempura were HUGE. They were good but I wished there was more sauce. - pork buns were really good, especially with the daikon and pickles. Our server was also really good, fast and efficient. Malasadas for dessert were amazing. For four of us and a toddler, it was about $250 with tip. Not much different than Seattle prices.

Not sure what all the hype is about. We weren't impressed when we tried the takeout a few years…read moreago, but this time we were hoping dining in would make a difference. It was definitely better, but still not amazing. Loved the ocean view though! Garlic Noodles - Flavorful, with thin noodles that mix nicely with the garlic and dashi. . Unfortunately, the portion is pretty small for almost $20. Singapore Noodles - The mung bean noodles soak up all the flavor and fish sauce. Tasty, but it leans more toward Thai flavors than what I'd expect from Singapore noodles. Adobo Ribs - Delicious! The meat falls right off the bones, and the adobo flavor is mild with a subtle vinegary tang. Probably the best dish of everything we ordered. Steamed Pork Belly Buns - Good, but pretty standard. Nothing particularly memorable. The menu feels like a fusion of Thai, Chinese, and Filipino flavors, with the noodles swapped around depending on the dish. Maybe I'm just spoiled by the Asian food scene in the San Francisco Bay Area!

Incredible flavors coming out of an unassuming food truck in a busy mini mall. Highly recommended,…read morepaired with a HH beer from the beer garden. Do it!

I don't write reviews very often, but I was genuinely surprised to see that this food truck has so…read morefew reviews. It easily outshines any other Thai food truck I've tried on the island. The crab fried rice is phenomenal. Unlike many places that skimp on the crab, this dish is loaded with real lump crab that you can actually see and taste in every bite. The flavor is amazing, the portion is generous, and the price is very reasonable for the quality and amount of crab you get. Another thing I love is the location. The food truck is inside a mall, so you can enjoy your meal in a comfortable air-conditioned space without having to deal with the Maui heat. Great food, great value, and a comfortable place to eat. This hidden gem deserves far more attention than it's getting. I'll definitely be back and highly recommend giving it a try.

Mahalo Miso Phat Sushi for hooking us up last minute!!! We came shortly before closing for takeout…read more& they still made it happen; no attitude; just Aloha! The sushi was absolutely mops. Fresh, clean, & tasting like it just came fresh off the boat. Exactly what you want when you're craving real sushi & not that tourist-tray stuff. Appreciate the crew for staying on it even at the end of the night. We'll be back. Ono grinds; good people. MAKE RESERVATIONS!

The fish is over sauced and the rice quality is not that of a fresh sushi roll. The size of rolls…read moreis fantastic, but the flavor profiles left us very disappointed for quality and flavor. Each roll was drowned in sauces. Opt for nigiri, sashimi or hand rolls if you prefer to taste the fish. It also was unappetizing to sit at the bar as there was a fruit fly on the fish in the fridge display in front of us. There also were multiple fruit flies flying around us while trying to enjoy our meal. We won't be back sadly to the Lahaina location as we love the Kihei location's ambiance, cleanliness and quality of sushi.

Stopped by Aloha Mixed Plate for lunch while we were in Lahaina. We weren't super hungry but wanted…read moreto grab a quick bite, and this turned out to be a great spot! The ocean view was incredible, and they have outdoor seating so you can enjoy the water while you eat. Definitely a nice way to spend lunchtime! Service was friendly, fast, and accommodating. We decided to order family style and share a few things since we weren't that hungry. We got the Furikake Garlic Fries, which are tossed in butter, garlic, and a nori-sesame mix. So good! We also ordered the Shoyu Poke; Fried Noodles with egg, kamaboko, and Spam (asked them to hold the bean sprouts); and the Teriyaki Beef. The beef plate comes with mac salad and two scoops of rice, so you get a good amount of food. Everything was great for a casual lunch! The restaurant was clean, and parking was easy with plenty of stalls right out front. Always appreciate that when you're out exploring and making stops around the island. Good food, friendly service, and an amazing ocean view. Definitely worth stopping by if you're in Lahaina!

The restaurant is in a perfect location. No matter where you're seated, you've got a beautiful view…read moreof the ocean. That's definitely a big plus. Another bonus? They have their own parking lot, which is always appreciated. Service was fine, but unfortunately, the food was pretty mediocre. I ordered the Signature Aloha Mixed Plate with fried rice, while my wife went with the Lau Lau Plate, also with fried rice. The Signature Aloha Mixed Plate: Honestly, this was a disappointment. The fish and chicken portions were tiny. The fish was cooked okay, but there was barely a forkful of it. The chicken was overcooked, and the steak was way overdone and dry, and tasteless. It was so tough and unappealing that I couldn't even finish it. The fried rice was probably the saving grace of the entire plate. The Lau Lau Plate: My wife thought it was okay, but certainly not the best Lau Lau she's had. The portion was also on the smaller side compared to other places we've tried. Overall, we were hoping for those authentic Hawaiian flavors that make you want to come back for more. Unfortunately, this place didn't quite deliver. In my opinion, it leans more toward a tourist-oriented restaurant than an authentic Hawaiian food experience.

Food: excellent Service: Brian was in top of everything…read more Anything we asked for he was on it. Great service. Ambiance: awesome. Was here two years ago and service , food , & ambiance does not disappoint.

Came here for an early lunch and were able to grab a spot with a beach view…read more Food is solid Fish n chips 3.5/5 good flakey fish with decent fries Mushroom truffle pizza 4/5, had decent truffle flavor and huge cheese pull, i with the crust was more charred or had a little char I think food is decent but you're more here for the view. I would say if you're able to come for happy hour then it would be a better value especially for the pizzas. It's about $5 cheaper for most of the pizzas. They also validate parking for 2hrs

I did a little bit of research before visiting Maui, and via a few social media videos and…read morearticles, Leoda's Kitchen and Pie Shop turned up a few times. Being British, the wife and I like a meat pie and saw this was one of the main things the café is known for. On our trip up to Lahaina, we decided to stop by and see what it was like. There was a line out the door (good sign), and pinned to the door was a note letting people know what things they'd sold out of (chicken pie and something I can't remember). We decided to get in line and see if it was worth the wait. It was full inside, and some people sat at the limited places outside. We ordered a meat pie each, plus a coconut cream pie as a treat. Luckily for us, some seats inside became available and swooped in! The meat pie was really, really good. It was packed with meat, a little bit of potato, and thick gravy held it all together with a great consistency. The pie was made in a small pot, so only had pastry on the top, but it was tasty and tasted as if there was a hint of cheese in it. The pies are a good size, so either share or bring a big appetite. The coconut cream pie was also great. The cream on top of thick custard and sprinkled coconut flakes was delicious. Long story short, this became one of our favorite places to visit (3 visits!) The best time to visit is outside of the mad lunch surge, and try to swing by around 3pm. It's quieter; you get served quickly, so you can sit back and relax. The wait staff was generally ok, although we did once have a server who didn't look happy serving anyone. The décor is simple, and the place seemed well kept. There's plenty of parking outside, although it can be problematic getting back out on the main road if you're heading South, as the main exit forces you north. Tip: travel the road behind Leoda's called "Olowalu Village Rd" and follow it south. It will take you to a junction which was much quieter and easier to get out to return to the 30 southbound. Overall, a decent experience with delicious pies worth a detour for. Will return if we're ever back in Maui.

Tucked inside a quaint, plantation style green wooden building, Leoda's Kitchen and Pie Shop is a…read morefantastic stop when traveling to or from Lahaina. Because it's a pooular local staple and tourist favorite, it often has a line out the door, and parking can be tricky though you can usually snag a spot in the dirt lot to the left. ​The moment you walk in, the glass display case filled with decadent mini pies sets expectations high. I went straight for my go to; the chocolate macadamia nut pie. The service was fast, allowing me to settle in at a table and enjoy every single bite. The contrast between the light cream topping and the rich chocolate center was simply perfection. ​If you're building your Maui itinerary, make sure Leoda's is on it for a well deserved sweet treat!

IMHO Foodland is our…read moremarket of choice when we go to Maui. I love walking in here because I know I'm on vacation! The first thing I saw when we walked in was the display of colorful shopping bags! And they were only $1 each! I grabbed a bunch in different fruit styles possibly to give as gifts or use as gift bags. I like perusing the baking department for fresh banana breads, cookies, etc. The hubby runs for the seafood department for fresh poke. There is always a line for poke customers! Oh, and don't forget a spam musubi waiting on the warming trays. Everything is higher priced than your mainland grocery stores. However, you do have to eat. Just buy what you need and only what you'll eat. Too many times, people will overbuy and when it's time to leave, have an abundance of leftovers. Happy vacation!

Great supermarket for essentials during our visit to Kaanapali.store is clean and produce is fresh…read more Love the ready to eat items in the deli, poke bar in the back (purchase by the lb or half lb), and the local items. We always grab some pasties and ice cream to go to enjoy w our coffee. Foodland is great if you need groceries and in the area.

Really awesome chocolate farm in Maui that offers several tour options! Came a year before the fire…read moreand so happy that they are still operating today! Enjoyed their tour learning about their farms and sampling the delicious chocolate. It was so good we ended up buying over $100 of chocolate to bring back as gifts! The mango chocolate was amazing and I'm still using the insulated bag from our first trip as my lunch bag! You won't regret buying any of their chocolate or enjoying any of their amazing tours!

If you came to West Maui, and didn't go chocolate tasting at Ku'ia, did you really visit Maui?…read more I mean, I had an amazing time on my vacation in Ka'anapali - but this was the absolute foodie highlight, better than any restaurant and a lot more reasonable! We skipped the pricey farm tour (we did coffee farm tours last year and are farmed out) and went straight to the chocolate café. They will give you a five piece tasting for free, either a dark, milk, or sugar-free flight. But why would you come here and just take... When you can also give back to folks in Lahaina rebuilding? So we got two free flights, one milk and one dark. My sweetie added on a drink, a pastry, and some very tasty chocolate and salted caramel gelato. I went with a make your own alcohol pairing, which was so much fun and very reasonable. For about $17, I got a shot of coconut rum with two chocolate pairings and a shot of premium Martiniquan JM volcanic rhum Agricole with another two chocolate pairings. And then I still had my free five pieces. What an amazing taste adventure, for cheaper than the price of a cocktail at a hotel bar or even a locally owned foodie place? I don't want to mess up your tasting - so you pick your favorites! But I normally don't like rhum agricole - and the pairings were such an amazing flavor adventure. Honestly, this is my number one recommendation in West Maui. Give the folks some business and have an amazing time! Oh, and they have jazz on Sunday nights' but I'm sure it's more crowded than than popping in during the day on a weekday. And also: the second floor tasting room has panoramic views of the ocean and around Lahaina. Check them out!

Every item here at a Merienda Maui food truck was delicious. The only mistake we made was not…read moreeating here sooner, since we would have returned to try more of the menu. We selected two types of tacos, the Shrimp and the Thai Beef Tacos. The shrimp tacos are served with a cabbage slaw, a ginger sesame dressing (not a strong flavor), gochujang aioli (dominant flavor that worked well with the shrimp), and some pickled red onions on top. Somewhat simple but all flavors combine well, the shrimp stands out with the aioli, and it has a tropical sense to it. The Thai Beef Tacos use a Thai marinade on the beef (sourced from Maui, though I couldn't tell the difference from regular beef in these chunks in a taco). Beyond that it's a common taco with a tomato salad (pico de gallo), jalapeño, cilantro, and mint (rather than a common diced onion pairing). The marinade infused into each piece of beef and truly carried the dish. I would have eaten it without the garnishes, though they do help fill out the taco. I also thought this was the most basic item we ordered, and would want to try out other items before repeating this. Lastly the Phili-bistek Sando with fries was the true star of the show. It reads as a cheesesteak with bell peppers and onions, and Mayo/chimichurri sauce on top. Yet I think this meat was also marinated, since I can't conceive how much umami was oozing from this burger. It is hands down the best cheesesteak I have every had...and I've been to Philadelphia. I found other recipes online that use a soy marinade to prepare the beef (tapa beef seems to be the Filipino name), and this sounds like it tasted. There was a lot of beef pieces, we shared the burger along 3 people, and I think that the circular shape made it seem larger than if it had been on a longer hoagie bread. Onion jam rather then regular onions would keep the tastebuds working, the Japanese Mayo would introduce both tangy and sweet flavors, and the chimichurri would add parsley, cilantro, and garlic notes. The burger was messy, but worth it. And the fries were extra crispy, similar to In-N-Out double fried fries but thicker. These work perfectly with just ketchup. We considered the Umami fries, which have gochijang and Mayo and Furikake at the same time, and I think all that sauce would reduce the crispiness of the fries. I would still try it, but the fries are top notch and a quick dip in ketchup is all that is needed. The Okonomiyaki Brussel sprouts also sound like an amazing Asian take on the vegetable and something to try next time.

We were excited to try a recommendation from a blog we had seen, specifically the sisig tacos, and…read morethe crispy Taiwanese chicken. first of all, it was really hard to catch this truck while it was still open. Although they had hours that where I listed, we missed them the first time because they put up a sign that said back @ 5. The second time we caught them, it was right before they put up the back at 5 sign, and I think that's why the sisig was super tough and chewy - we got the bottom of the pot sisig haha. Anyhow, happy to report the chicken was very tasty. The fry was light, the seasoning on point and the portion was sizable. Both were plated on top of a banana leaf, which I thought was great presentation. Overall I would say it was okay, probably not something we'd hit up again, but glad we tried it!

The food I got at the fish market was really good, the crab cake sandwich portions are very…read moregenerous it was a great experience we took it to go. The chili sauce there is so good I could drink it, they came here to play. The people were nice too our food came fast.

AMAZING! Husband and I went here 5-6 times in our week long trip. 10/10 Baja Fish Tacos, Kalua Pork…read moreTacos, and Shrimp Tacos. You can't beat the taste, the freshness, and the prices. 5 minutes away they're selling 2 tacos for $30, but here you can get 4-5 for that price. Will be missing this place. Super quick service and they stay open true to close time, which is appreciated after a Long Beach day.