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    Sam Sato's

    4.3 (1k reviews)
    Closed • 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    SAM SATO'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Diana L.

    The only reason I took a star away was because the wontons were not my favorite. The skin was super thick and the meat filling bland and not a great consistency. The broth in the soup was excellent and the veggies fresh. The dry noodles were super flavorful and the side of broth was the perfect compliment. The ladies working are all super nice. Service is fast. The beef skewers are a must. Flavorful and a hint of char. You absolutely can't beat the prices.

    Mini loco moco, small dry saimin
    Lisa L.

    We were warmly greeted and offered coffee right away. Love the old school feel to this restaurant. We got a small dry saimin and a mini loco moco. Flavors were so comforting. A great stop for breakfast!

    Dry noodles and fries

    Must go! Waitress was AMAZING! We got the following: Dry noodles Fries Bbq steaks Desert! - all 5/5

    Haley K.

    How have I not reviewed this place yet. It had been years since I actually dined in, but we made it in this time. We waited for a bit & I think our name was skipped a few times. I finally went up to someone as she was looking at the clipboard & asked. She apologized & we went right in. Had to get the drymein of course & the French fries. Nothing changed, dry mein is always nothing short of good. A good amount meat & some soup to add in if you would like. Mine miraculously came without bean sprouts which was great as I forgot to ask. Service was great & coming here is always so nostalgic. Till next time.

    Hamburger Steak plate; Follow me @RimyEats on Instagram
    Amy Z.

    This spot was so so good! I ordered their dry noodles because it was recommended by one of my neighbors and it didn't disappoint. My husband ordered the Hamburger Steak Plate and it was one of better ones that he had on the island. The hamburger patty was super juicy! Definitely a local gem that I highly recommend. Not to mention, their service is super quick! Food showed up nearly instantly!

    Mike C.

    Sam Sato's has not disappointed me in all my visits. Yes the wait can be long. But when you ono da kine, you can endure. Having saimin here is a must when I visit Maui. Good saimin is hard to get, even with the culinary diversity in Southern California. It's that good. Just as I remember having when I was small kine back on Oahu.

    Dry mein, cheeseburger, beef stick, and french fries
    Brennan H.

    Came here to try out the famous dry mein. Got lucky and were able to be seated immediately as there was a table open, even though the restaurant was packed. Had tons of people waiting for take out as well. Server was super on it and took our order quickly. Got the dry mein, cheeseburger, french fries, and beef stick. Dry mein was delicious. Like friend noodles with some soup on the side. Noodles were flavorful and cooked well and light broth complimented it well. Got to try the cheeseburger as well. So flavorful. Reminded me of in-n-out with the thin patty and the mustard mayo that they gave on the side. The beef sticks were charred super well and had a nice meaty flavor. I ate it so quickly! Got some french fries too and they were hot and crispy! On the way out got some of their manju. Small, but delicious! Will be back again! Parking: Parking in the lot in the front or on the street.

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    Asma I.

    Tried Sam Sotos after seeing it all over social and had to check the hype for myself. It's definitely a small, hole-in-the-wall spot that feels very local and low-key, which I actually liked. I ordered the dry noodles with chicken -- flavors were solid and you can tell the ingredients are fresh and good quality. Portion size for the price felt pretty average, nothing that really stood out or made me want to come back. It's good, just not that good. Service was fast, host was attentive. Overall, a decent spot to try once if you're nearby, but honestly you can skip the hype -- not a must-hit. Rating 4/5.

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    A D.

    It has been a very long time since I went to Sam Sato's Restaurant in Wailuku. It's still delicious way back in the late 90's and now. The food is comforting and good! A very nice getaway! I forgot to take a picture of the lima and azuki bean manju. The people who works at Sam Sato's Restaurant are really friendly and helpful ! Thank you Sam Sato's Restaurant !

    The dry noodles were so tasty especially accompanied by the spicy hot mustard. We came here twice in our 5 night stay in Maui. We also liked the beef skewers and lima manju. I like the old school feel of this shop and would definitely come back.

    So Hungry, heard this place is the Bomb for Ono Grinds!
    Cindy G.

    Upon Arriving to Maui we had to check out the Sam Sato's for lunch before it closes at 2 pm. Was recommended by my co- worker who frequently dines there. So we tried the BBQ beef sticks, hamburger steak & BbQ plate which was so delicious! Homemade style just how we like it, also bought a variety of pineapple coconut, apple, blueberry, and azuki beans turnover and manju pastries. It was a 45 min wait to get a sitting, but it was worth it! Next time we gotta try the dry noodles!! Mahalo Sam Sato's.

    Fried rice
    Alyssa L.

    this restaurant offers traditional Hawaiian comfort dishes such as dry mein (like Saimin but dry noodles), breakfast items like pancakes and loco moco, and diner type foods like burgers and fries. When we arrived around 9am on a Wednesday (new years eve), there were already people eating at the restaurant. They have a takeout counter for takeout orders only but if you want to dine in, make sure your entire party is present, otherwise they won't seat you. Plenty of parking in front of the restaurant. Restaurant was very homey and had comfortable seating and booths. We ordered a family style mix of dishes since we came with a local friend and wanted to try all their dishes. I was really excited to try the dry mein, because I love noodles. The noodles were springy and I could definitely tell they were made in house but was a bit disappointed in the flavor of the noodles alone. I enjoyed it more with the dashi broth that they give on the side though. The fried rice and yakitori were also filling. My favorite had to be the banana pancakes. The pancakes were so fluffy, light, and the banana pieces added a sweet kick at the end. The entire meal cost us around $80 for 7 people which is an amazing price point!! I would definitely come back and recommend if you want some comfort Hawaiian food here in Maui.

    Menu (8/29/25)
    Marie B.

    Amazing local dining destination in Wailuku. Limited spots in the parking lot. We lucked out to be seated at a two top upon arrival (8/29/25). We started with half a papaya served with a juicy lemon wedge. Amazingly fresh! The Homie had a small loco moco and then later ordered a perfectly griddled pancake. I ordered a classic breakfast with two overeasy eggs, steamed rice, Portuguese sausage, and an orange wedge. I also glanced at their well stocked pastry case. Note: breakfast is served only until 11am Lunch menu and specials look equally as tasty. It was so tasty, we returned as our last meal before heading to the Kahului Airport (9/2/25). This time we had a short wait to be seated, just make sure to get your name and number in your party on the clipboard. We feasted on 4 grilled beef skewers and a small order of the dry noodles. No frills ambiance, but clean restrooms, and genuine welcoming staff. Genuine ohana and aloha spirit! Highly recommended!

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    From Honolulu..always our first stop. Breakfast was good as always! Manju for omiyagi is a must. It wad busy but worth the wait.

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    Food as always onolicious. Service was super fast. Brought friends from outer island they enjoyed it also. Will be back as ok as always.

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    Ask the Community - Sam Sato's

    What time do they *really* close? The past two times we arrived on a Saturday about 12:30-ish, they were closed. Hours say open til 2p. But what is the real time?

    They close once a year for R&R for about 2 weeks. Currently they're closed 5/20 - 6/4 according to recent pics.

    Is Sam Sato's still open? Google says temporarily closed

    They are open!!

    What is manu?

    I think you mean "manju" - it is a japanse pastry, doughy outside usually filled with sweek azuki past.

    Does the manju have milk, eggs or butter? My friend is vegan, and I am looking for omiyage to being back for her.

    The baked goods aren't vegan - traditional/old school style Deliciousness!!

    Do you take credit cards?

    Yes, they do

    What's the difference between dry noodle, super dry noodle, and saimin noodle with broth on the side?

    Dry noodle sizes are small, large and double. They're served with broth on the side. Super is the large portion of dry noodles with more toppings (veggies, pork, fishcake,… 

    Do they serve vegan?

    No.

    What are their hours? Went by Wednesday and they were closed.

    They are typically open 6-2pm. Closed Sundays. They take vacation once a year.

    Do they sell out of manju early?

    Most times they'll have them in the mornings, but may run out. They sell a lot especially around the holidays or school breaks when people buy them in boxes as omiyage when they are traveling. If buying a lot and want to be assured to getting,… 

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    My husband and I had originally stopped at the ____ prior right after getting off the airplane. We…read moregot our poke fix first, then jumped over to Ichiban Okazuya Hawaii for a traditional Hawaiian plate from mom and pop shop. I really love katsu, so I got the Pork Katsu plate, which comes with a scoop of rice and your choice of side (I chose potato salad). I loved the crispiness of the pork katsu, it came nice and hot. The Japanese rice was carb heavy, just how I love it. The potato salad was good, although I typically crave a macaroni salad with my Hawaiian plated food. There was a huge line when I arrived, and I was afraid, very afraid. However, it was a bunch of people standing around who had already ordered (another sometimes bad sign). But, I actually ordered without any line, and those people quickly dissipated. My food probably came within 10 mins. In that 10 mins, we ate the poke first, then got our Ichiban order quickly after. The two restaurants are so close together by driving, that I would highly recommend pairing the two restaurants together, if you want to share food items, and try different Hawaiian things, without making an extra trek. Would definitely recommend it right after getting off the airplane too! I can't say it was worth driving here all the way from Kaanapali though, since there's nowhere to sit down. There's a parking lot right at the restaurant itself, and it's just to-go, but you are allowed to eat in the parking lot. So can't really say much about ambiance. The service was quick though, and credit card was allowed. Not bad.

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    1.2 mi

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