New chefs often lean on reinterpretation to show creativity and stand out, but sometimes those experiments get so busy and overthought that the food stops feeling like the comfort dishes you were excited to order in the first place. At Satori, the farm‑to‑table, veg‑forward idea means lots of rough greens, nuts, and fruit mixed into poke and handrolls that look like local favorites but taste nothing like the classics we grew up loving. We had poke bowls, a spicy handroll, and ramen, and even though we showed up genuinely hungry, my family could barely finish their food. And honestly, the food was only half the problem. The outdoor seating felt less like a laid‑back Maui spot and more like a neglected picnic table next to uncovered trash cans, with ants and other insects on the table and a swarm of flies so aggressive it was hard to relax or enjoy the meal at all. I really don't like leaving bad reviews, but in this case it feels deserved. Sorry, but we won't be coming back. read more

This is an awesome quick bite! An adorable little food truck with a cute tucked away ambiance, sometimes with live music, and fresh sushi. Satori is an excellent choice if you want something on the lighter side but still delicious. They have a fun menu with vegetarian options as well. I got the ho'okipa hand roll and it was delicious! read more

Satori - Ho'okipa - Sushi Bars Near Me - Makawao, Hawaii

This was a great good truck to stop at for a quick snack in Makawao. We had a lilikoi spicy tuna and Ho'okipa hand roll. Though it was raining, the chef showed us the coveted sushi bar on the back of the truck to eat our rolls. Both rolls were gluten free, and he had GF Tamari soy sauce available. read more

Satori - Lilikoi spicy tuna and Ho'okipa hand rolls - Sushi Bars Near Me - Makawao, Hawaii

Would give zero stars if I could for the ramen. Paid $8 for a Keiki noodle and it was literally cup ramen in ginger water. The noodles were still in a round brick when it was given to us. The set up did look very cute though. read more

Stopped by here for some miso soup, but we were surprised to see there was an Elevated Miso Soup, which my vegan friend and I really enjoyed - would love to revisit and try more items since they have a cozy dining area outside, but otherwise staff and service were incredible for my last visit there! - Miguel Morales Photography read more

Satori - Elevated Miso Soup (@miguelmoralesphotography on Instagram) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Makawao, Hawaii

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This is your spot for a delicious, locally and organically sourced, and reasonably priced lunch in Makawao town! Described as farm to table sushi fusion, Satori delivers on freshness, quality ingredients, visual appeal, value for money, and flavor. There's a tempting array of hand rolls, bowls, starters, and desserts, as well as beverage options including Maui Kombucha on tap. The outdoor courtyard is the perfect spot to savor your meal while enjoying a gentle breeze. I had one of the day's specials, the poke bowl with kajiki (blue marlin), pineapple, jalapeño, daikon, togarashi aioli, and a small kale, carrot, and red cabbage salad. It was as delicious as it looked (pic). My friend had the 'roots on fire' vegan hand roll and gave it top ratings as well. This will definitely be one of my regular stops. read more

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Stumbled across this while shopping in Makawao. It was a Monday, so they only have poke and drinks on Mondays. The poke was excellent. Incredibly fresh, good flavor in the dressing, and I liked that it came with a kale / veggie salad as well. The trio of poke was also good, and that way you get to try all of the flavors at once. I enjoyed the spicy pineapple flavor as well. It's a food truck that's stationary in this little courtyard, so you walk up and order and then grab a seat. Al fresco dining at picnic tables under a beautiful tree. They'll call you when your order was ready. The worker was chill. read more

Satori - Miso garlic poke - Sushi Bars Near Me - Makawao, Hawaii

A small food truck serving some delicious sushi tucked in a nook on the lanes of Makawao's main street with just the sweetest chef. He was the only one doing all the work from taking the order to cooking and he was still so patient and smiling throughout. I was eager to try it as they claim to be a farm to table sushi spot. The hand rolls were delicious and the favorite of all the ones we tried was the Unagi hand roll. Also , tried the satori sushi bowl and it was pretty good too. They have a nice ambiance going on and it feels less like a food truck and more like an outdoor restaurant. read more

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So cute!!!!! Farm to today but sushi Employee (owner?) was so kind and friendly. The outdoor seating and permanent food truck vibe was fun and different. Each of the menu items has it's own fun spin to a traditional concept by how the chef adds flavors and ingredients. I loved the creativity! Personally I wasn't used to the fish I ordered and I think that's on me for just not loving it but also wasn't expecting kale in my sushi bowl. It kinda through me off but still overall really good and would totally go back to try more! read more

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Beautiful and delicious! You can sit down and enjoy the vibe of the town. Poke bowl and cali aloha roll were delicious.

This is a very good sushi bar... They feature inventive hand-rolls all made with super fresh locally sourced ingredients. We had three rolls... spicy tuna, smoked marlin and shrimp and scallop. Our hand-rolls were made by Ericka she has mad sushi skills and made us delicious plump hand-rolls. She is also super friendly and made delicious suggestions. Overall, this is a great choice for any sushi lover. They have a unique approach to their sushi that is thoroughly enjoyable. Double highly recommend! read more

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The answer to your question is YES, go here for lunch! You will not be disappointed and your stomach will thank you We ordered a Satori Sushi Bowl, a Shaman Bowl with added shrimp, and a Shaman Bowl plain. We also got a few delicious drinks, the gingerade and root beer. Wow talk about presentation and flavor! While the menu is a bit vague, the presentation of our bowls did not disappoint. They were beautifully put together and instantly appetizing. The a sauces and spices and furikake all melded so wonderfully together on the vegetables and rice. Make sure to stir everything together for an even better biteful We loved sitting in the quiet outdoor space. The ambiance is honestly whatever the street is currently, and we lucked out that most of the shoppers had moved further down the street. We loved eating out rustic food at the rustic picnic tables, listening to the roosters crowing. read more

Satori - Shaman Bowl with grilled shrimp, Shaman Bowl no additions. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Makawao, Hawaii

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Vibe and the ambiance was great! I got the sushi bowl and I think it had too much rice. I would come back!

Perfect for a light snack in Makawao. After seeing the lush scenery accompanied by chickens and dogs, we couldn't ignore their adorable outdoor food cart setup. Satori sits in its own mini courtyard between the brick-and-mortar shops, along with its own seating area. The staff are quick and friendly, quite knowledgeable about local seafood. LILIKOI SPICY TUNA: Can never go wrong with ahi on the island~ Everything is ever so fresh and crisp. Comes with soy sauce and wasabi. The lilikoi mac nut aioli is its own unique sweet-sour sauce, very worth a try. Pretty big for temaki. We arrived midday on a weekday and had no issue with items being out of stock. read more

Satori - Lilikoi Spicy Tuna - Sushi Bars Near Me - Makawao, Hawaii

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Food quality was good albeit overpriced. $27 for their sushi bowl with Avocado. It should be renamed to rice bowl, because there was barely any sushi. Especially disappointing because we had to wait at least 30 minutes to get our lunch order (mildly understandable because only one employee working). Giving three stars cause the place has potential, but the value isn't there right now. read more

Yum! Hand rolls and miso soup was delicious. Love the outdoor seating area too. Very cute.

Had a great meal. Worth coming to. Great little up country town. My favorite meal on the island. Can't wait to come back next year. Don't be in a hurry. A one man show. See photo of the dish I got. Beautiful read more

Satori - Sushi Bars Near Me - Makawao, Hawaii

Super friendly and excellent grindz! Each dish is obviously prepared with a great deal of care and attention to detail making them as visually sumptuous as they are ono! Even the rice is perfect! read more

I'm with Shelly on this one. I came here because of the solid reviews online and it's convenience to my accommodation. However, I was really disappointed. Although I appreciate the ideology behind this concept, it just really was a let down that wasn't going to break anything but my bank account for what it was worth. The highlights were the sushi rice and the seaweed. The ingredients were fresh, but put together, it seemed like I would have been better off making these back in my own kitchen. The ramen didn't have a strong enough dashi or miso flavor. I honestly couldn't tell you what the broth was supposed to be. The macadamia nuts also added an unwanted texture to a small cup. It wasn't for me, but maybe it will be later. read more

Satori - Ramen - Sushi Bars Near Me - Makawao, Hawaii

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Very cute spot in Makawao. This is an outdoor food cart with oudoor seating. I stopped by for lunch and their hand rolls are delicious! read more

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We got the poke bowl of the day, two hand rolls and three ramen bowls. The poke bowl was good but there were literally 5 pieces of fish on there and a tiny bowl for $23. The ramen was $15 a bowl and it was literally package ramen in a flavorless broth in a tiny bowl. It's a cute setup but for the price and quality expected a lot more. We were very surprised and had to go elsewhere to get more food after paying $90 for lunch for 3. read more

We stumbled upon this spot and the server/cook was nice and accommodating. We ordered hand rolls, bowls, and ramen. We loved it all. The poke was fresh and the outdoor seating was windy and delightful. A great spot for fresh food. read more

Satori - Ramen with shrimp - Sushi Bars Near Me - Makawao, Hawaii

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The best sushi and poke bowls!!!! So fresh and tasty I wish I could eat there every day! read more

Satori - Menus - Sushi Bars Near Me - Makawao, Hawaii

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We ordered a 2 Satori Sushi Bowl, and 2 hand wraps and drinks. Wow talk about flavor! Nicely put together - large portions and appetizing. Loved sitting in the outdoor space - birds roosters and chickens come to visit!!!! The guy working the truck polite and nice ! If you are in Makowa definitely recommend. Satori! Thanks! read more

This place is pretty cool. It's a food truck that has its own outdoor dining surrounded by nice big trees. I got the last salmon hand roll and was pleasantly surprised. I wish I was able to buy more because it was delicious. The roll had a great balance of flavors with the right amount of rice to salmon ratio. Additionally, they have vegan options!! 10/10 would recommend!! read more

Satori - Salmon Hand Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Makawao, Hawaii

It's a pretty outdoor food cart in the courtyard in Makawao. The tables have coverings and it's it's pleasant. It feels more than a food truck but less than an indoor restaurant. The food is very tasty and has original flavors. It is expensive but like I said the first time it's it's better than average quality good for vegetarians are vegans. read more

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I live in a little town a bit like Makawao. Used to be a working town but now host to upscale shops and eateries. And that's fine. What comes with a change like that though is people like Jamie who was preparing food in the little shack at Satori on a rainy afternoon. It's 3:00 and I have some tacos in mind for dinner so I just ordered a Cali-Aloha hand roll which was incredible. Smoked mackerel, a bit of spicy aioli, cucumber. Very intentionally prepared with incredible ingredients. if i lived here this would be a weekly eat for me. i so appreciate the attention here to elevated yet simple food. So go to Satori. eat some smoked marlin. say hi to Jamie. read more

Satori Sushi Bowl was yummy, fresh, and filling. Hubby and daughter loved their Lilikoi Hand Roll and enjoyed it with spicy cucumber salad. Canʻt wait to come back and try the Ramen. Great ambiant shaded tables along Baldwin Ave. read more

Was told we had to try this place while in Hawaii! TRUST, IT DID NOT DISAPOINT(other than a few things I wanted to try were sold out). Get here early!! But get here!!!! Steet parking wasn't bad. Thank you, Satori! Mahalo!!!!! Can't wait to come back! This time earlier for sure!! read more

Satori - Outside Satori patio area. So cute! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Makawao, Hawaii

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Best Japanese food I've ever had from a food truck. Hand rolls and poke bowls were awesome, and good booch on tap.

Fuggn freshness! Worth every min of the wait! Grab a beer from General Store (also amazing) and order the Green Goodess × 2 (rolls are in the small side) read more

Satori - Sushi Bars Near Me - Makawao, Hawaii

Food: 4.5 stars Ambience: 5 stars Service: 5 stars Value: 4 stars I came in spring 2021 and was hoping for cut rolls (maki), but they were only doing hand rolls (temaki) when I visited. I had the lilikoi spicy tuna, which was fantastic. My husband does not eat fish and he tried the shaman bowl - which he said was excellent. Overall, I will definitely come back but I hope they bring maki back! read more

Satori - Temaki (hand roll) - only option in 2021 - Sushi Bars Near Me - Makawao, Hawaii

Such a lovely location. And clearly such potential. Sadly, the food is mediocre at best. Unfortunately , Sushi was unavailable when I dined there. I had a rice bowl. Rice was adequate but served Ice cold. The fresh vegetables were essentially salad and were underdressed. Very little flavor at all. The vegan pesto ? I think that's what it was, and it was also devoid of flavor . I also added the hamakaua mushrooms. They were cooked nicely and perhaps a little salt in the cooking would enhance their flavor. They had tamari on the table and it was the lightest tamari I have ever not tasted. $17 for the bowl plus $3 for the mushrooms. A tad overpriced given it was a little more than a cup of cooked rice with not a lot of salad on top. This is all so easily fixable. A light touch is always nice...completely devoid of flavor is not. Come on guys, you can do so much better. read more

Tasty, fresh fish, lovely tree-covered courtyard to eat in and local kombucha on tap. Definitely worth a stop if in Makawao!

Amazing sushi bowl, such good fish and good flavors. Gorgeous fresh veggies and pickles.

Insanely delicious food with decent prices. So much flavor and a wide range of options! The chef was so personable and the food was prepared so quickly...I wish we lived next door; I would eat here as often as I could. read more

Great Poke and Miso soup!!! Cool atmosphere and location. Highly recommend Satori if you want great food!!!

We discovered Satori on a day trip to Makawao. It was one of really fortunate things you find when you don't make specific plans. Get there a little early to get a spot in line and to ensure they don't run out of whatever it is you want, or the daily special. We had the daily special hand roll "Kampachi and Green" and a Ho'Okipa hand roll and Ramen w Kauai shrimp and my daughter had a Miso soup. Everything was simply amazing and fresh. Definitely worth the time to experience this fantastic micro establishment. I'll visit them anytime I make back to Makawao! read more

Satori - Ramen with Kauai Shrimp! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Makawao, Hawaii

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Great service, great simple delicious nutritional delightBitchin RollsCup NoddleBitchin Rolls read more

Satori - Two delights - Sushi Bars Near Me - Makawao, Hawaii

Really fresh ingredients used in all the dishes - the menu is very fusion with local ingredients. The temaki hand rolls are large and enough for one. We ordered the Lilikoi and the Hanalei. We added a ramen bowl for each and it was plenty. I had the Sushi Bowl which came with fresh pickled vegetables and fresh fish. We got there at 1:00 and they had already sold out of several of the handrolls. read more