Not what we expected when we read "gardens". It is more like an event space with lots of food…read moretrucks amongst the trees. Not like a garden you walk through with different plants and flowers. They have lots of things, though. There was a yoga session happening in the middle lawn area. They have a butterfly area, even though the butterflies were somewhere else. There is an aging tortoise, I forget his name. There are also different businesses in the buildings, like a spa and a salon. There are different small vendors with their booths and several food trucks; although, some were not open in the morning and the Thai food truck had all their items sold out on their menu already. The prices were even more pricier than the food trucks at Maui Food Trucks. One vendor had hand crafted desserts for $20/piece! I admired from afar, haha. Everything is advertised as "farm to table" maybe justifying their prices. We shared an acai bowl and it was mid. The the peanut butter was just scraped on the side of the bowl. Our typical acai bowls at least put the peanut/almond butter in the middle like any other topping so you can get an even bite with everything. But the dallop of peanut butter just on the side, it was like we ordered peanut butter on the side of our acai bowl. It was weird. I bet it's more alive at night with more food trucks open and live music. We came and saw and didn't come back. I can see how it can be great for families with toddlers running around, giving them a safe space to burn their energy. Until then, this probably won't be the top of our list.

South Maui Gardens is a nice place to stop to look at some trinkets and pick up some food from one…read moreof the many food trucks. The area is lush with lots of plants and there a many vendors along the path where you can pick up a souvenir or gift to take home with you. The trucks offer a lot of different dishes to experience, my favorite being the one that sold Hawaiian plates, e.g. Kalua Pork and mac. It's a great place to stop by, relax and chill after a hard day of adventures. Surrounding parking is easy and plentiful. The area to the back of the lots has lots of parking space.

Our 2nd visit in 2 years to Kihei Food Oasis at South Maui Gardens and it is absolutely Foodie…read moreHeaven - thoughtfully curated and extremely well maintained collection of Food Trucks serving the best quality and variety Maui has to offer in a beautiful lush tropical garden! Gem of a find, an oasis half a block from the beach comprising the HANDS DOWN best Food Truck Pod in Maui! Such a lovely garden setting with clean well maintained picnic tables set into a lush garden setting, a lawn with fairy lights for games in the evening, live music and tables with hand crafted tems for sale. Just beautiful! Best of all, the upscale food trucks did not disapoint with fresh quality food, large portions and a wide variety of choices from bakery, acai, and shave ice options, gluten free, Thai, pizza, BBQ, Indian, burgers, salads and locally sourced fare. Da BOMB!

I recommend coming here if you enjoy food trucks. There is a variety of foods! If you end up in…read morethe outdoor court with food trucks, don't forget to check out the other side. We kind of found it on accident... then ate more! Workers were friendly and it was a cool spot to hit up in Maui especially for the foodies! Great ambiance for a food truck court!

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.

Suns Out Buns Out is a must stop food truck with seriously unique flavors. The bao are perfectly…read moresoft and pillowy, and everything we tried was packed with flavor. The spam brussel sprouts were amazing and such a fun, unexpected combo. Our absolute favorites were the ahi bao and the pork tots, both were standout, crave worthy dishes. We visited last May, so some of the items were seasonal, which just makes it even more exciting to go back and see what's new. Great service, great vibes, and really creative food. If you see this truck, do not skip it.

I have mixed feelings about the food. My husband and I ordered the coconut shrimp and the Cajun…read moreshrimp. Mine was great. He liked his although he said it was over-seasoned. The salads had too much dressing but we're otherwise fine. Immediately after eating, he said he felt he was going to be sick and then he was vomiting his entire dinner. He never gets food poisoning. I'm always the one with the sensitive stomach. We're pretty sure it was the shrimp. I left them a message and hopefully this was just a one-off.

Great food truck!…read more Photos of the shrimp plate caught my attention so I had to stop by for that. The woman working was friendly and chatted for a bit. It's on the side of the road near some apartments so there isn't really a place to sit and eat, but it's right by the beach so you can take it to go there. The shrimp was bomb but when I got back to eat, the sauce wasn't in there, which would've made it so much better. Definitely worth stopping by.

This was by far the best meal we had in Maui! We had read some ratings online and tried to find…read morethis place but had a hard time because Google Maps was not very helpful. I called and asked them for directions and they actually guided us. They were also really patient in explaining the menu to us and explaining the different types of fish and what not. Really glad we were patient and actually came here! Such a lovely aesthetic to the whole area and the food. Oh my goodness!!! The burst of flavor in everything was phenomenal! Such unique combinations and everything was so fresh and cooked so well and just mind blowing! Husband and I kept saying how we should have just gone there multiple times for food! Mahi Mahi Bento bowl with Ono instead. (It has Crispy Sushi Rice / Black Garlic / Market Vegetables) I really have no words to see how good this combination was! I was actually a little full going into dinner but ended up actually wiping this whole plate clean! The food was that good! Husband got the Roasted Organic Chicken With Coconut with Coconut Carrot Curry and Roasted Vegetables. Very different vibe from my item but also really delicious. Heat thoroughly enjoyed this one! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the carrot coconut curry combination with the vegetables and the chicken was lovely. He kept some leftovers for the next day because the chicken portion size was quite huge and we enjoyed it even the next day! Seaweed salad was also delicious! Super fresh and tasty!

It's hard to describe just how 5-star Kitoko Maui is -- and the fact that chef is creating food at…read morethis level out of a food truck makes it even more impressive. I'm not sure I've had, or will have, a better meal on Maui. It was named one of the top local spots last year, and that recognition feels completely deserved. Set at the far end of South Maui Gardens, the outdoor seating gives it a relaxed but special ambiance. For our 30th anniversary, my wife and I shared the smoked tomahawk steak family-style, along with black garlic roasted rice, pickled carrots and onions, and a roasted vegetable medley with a beautiful spice mix. Every bite was outstanding -- perfectly cooked, deeply flavorful, and clearly crafted with intention. We finished with the lilikoi meringue pie, which was just as impressive and a perfect way to end the meal. Maui has some incredible dining experiences, and Kitoko stands comfortably among the very best -- food truck or not. If you're looking for a truly memorable dinner on the island, don't miss this one.

Very convenient clutch of food trucks at this location lot behind the Azeka Shopping Center in…read moreKihei with a good variety of foods to satisfy the whole family! We sorted through the menu of all of them and decided on Maui Shrimp and Da Nani Pirates. Both have touchscreen ordering boards set up out front. I'm sure most if not all the trucks prefer cashless payment for simplicity. There are a bunch of tables in the middle of the circled wagons, but we decided to take our food back to our condo to enjoy because of the fly problem like most food truck stands. There are also the ever present feral chickens strutting around. Don't feed them, chase them or try to grill them at your next BBQ! They get plenty fat on scraps that fall on the floor. I also wanted to try the Sol Bros Southern BBQ truck just to see their smoker in action but they were closed that day. A few mornings when we drove by, there were a line of cars in the exit lane going to the pick up window at the back of the Kraken Coffee truck. Most Starbucks don't even have drive-thrus, but there it was!

Our second time here, but this time there were a lot more options! They have lights and lots of…read moretables so it's a great place to eat dinner if you don't know what you want and need options. The prices are hefty like as if you're dining in a restaurant with table service. Except, there is no table service, a lot of it is self serve which is expected for a food truck plaza. But even still, some prices were hard to justify. I ordered food from Vidad's local grindz which seemed to be the most affordable with generous portions. The steak was cooked to perfection and the shrimps were huge! The dish came with 2 dipping sauces too, one for steak and the other for shrimp. It was satisfying and I was able to feed my infant some of the cooked veggies too! Win-win! As far as the environment, there are lots of chickens running around. If you don't mind them, they won't mind you. We even saw some mating going on, hehe. There are also some photo props for light entertainment. Tables are somewhat clean if the people before you clean up after themselves. Plenty of garbage space for your trash too. Parking lot is dark at night as there are no lights in the open area.

Epic fresh poke and fish plates! They cook what they catch so the catch of the day decides the menu…read moreso you could have spearfish, marlin, ono, mahi mahi, etc. I love their traditional shoyu ahi poke and their ceviche (which was a daily special). Check their IG for their catch of the day and daily specials. Service is great and folks are super friendly!! I would def get there at an odd hour or at opening to avoid peak lines. It's a food truck with some picnic tables for seating. Definitely more of a grab and go spot.

legit best poke (traditional over spicy mayo imo) we had while in maui and we were eating wayyyyy…read moretoo much LOL. eaten a lot of raw fish and this was the first time i truly remarked on that textural difference. fish tacos are huge and excellent as well. $70 for lunch for 4 after tax and tip. seating is by the truck in a little courtyard.

We stopped here for dinner on our first night in Maui, and it set the bar pretty high…read more The wait for food was a bit long, but honestly--it paid off. We went all in on the pork belly (no regrets ) and ordered the pork belly fried rice and the garlic noodles with pork belly. Both dishes were packed with flavor and super satisfying. The pork belly on the garlic noodles had that perfect crispy edge with a tender, melt-in-your-mouth center--easily the highlight. We went on a Sunday night, and the place had a fun, lively vibe. There are tables available, but it does get busy, so come with a little patience. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area.

Food - delicious Service - Aloha style, fresh, so it's…read morenatural that they take their time Ambiance- Nothing beats enjoying delicious food while sitting on a rock in the middle of the most beautiful ocean God made... except for the pesky flies, He can get rid of those

Mahi mahi 5! Ahi tuna 5!…read moreRibeye 4.5 Pork 3.5 Our favorite food trucks and we ordered twice during our stay in Maui The portion is big and quality is good!

This food truck has a great seafood-forward menu. I tried the blackened ahi tacos and was very…read morehappy with the three in my order. No frills, just fresh fish lightly seasoned and served with some salsas in a corn tortilla. The ahi tasted great, really nowhere to hide given the way that a hunk of meat took on the majority of each taco. The salsas were also a nice touch, some acid and just a hint of spice to add flavor to the dish. The tortillas were lightly toasted, which was an interesting choice. I would have preferred soft, but the little bit of crisp added some structure that made it easier/less messy. All in all a good stop within this bigger food truck courtyard.

Ok, hold the press's or social media posts cause if your not eating at this food truck your missing…read moreout. Frank B has dined & approved of this Thai Food truck in Kihei due to orgazmic dining experience served up in a bowl. YES folks I LOVE Thai Mee Up's culinary delights so much I've stopped counting I make my way to the truck. First off the truck itself looks clean & regal especially with the giant elephant located on the roof. It looks clean , smells clean and with the giant plasma TV's show you what's about to be served you'll feel safe about your choices. Simple order process and then after 10 mins your order is called out and ready for pick. Every dish I've dined on has its own taste signature and is rapturous to the body.. My top food choices is Garlic Shrimp ,Pad Thai with Shrimp and Ribeye & Lobster. Needless to say all items are sensational for the tastes buds and the costs are extremity priced out well for your budget. Come on and try a BIG BUDGET TASTE for a low budget cost.. I'm sure you'll agree with FRANK THIS OLACE IS GREAT !

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.