Classic Hawaii haul!! Maui onion chips are a necessity and the perfect vessel for the poke! Poke…read morewas great and we tried a variety of flavors. Seaweed salad was great and the spam musubis were great however they were mostly rice. Great option for a picnic at the beach

Great stop for gifts for the mainland! Super cute bags and snacks along with grocery items.read more

Did a day trip to Maui and was suggested to try this place out. Tucked away in a small strip mall…read morein the small town of Pukalani is where you'll find this locally owned diner, Kalei's. You can see by the occupied tables that is not a place you come just one time. The menu had lots of choices, but we were recommended to try the roast pork and hamburger steak...so we did The roast pork was so tender and had a great flavor worth trying. The hamburger steak came with two tasty homemade Pattie's and gravy. Very tender and you could tell the patties were not prepackaged...homemade. Both plates came with one scoop rice and Mac salad that I loved, not just the flavor, but it included a dash of tuna, onions, chopped celery. So ono! Everything pulled together with the brown gravy. Oh so yummy. The prices are reasonable. Staff is very welcoming. There's inside and outside seating and lots of free parking. Would I go back? Definitely!

Small place tucked in a shopping center, so plenty of parking available. The inside is small, but…read morewe were visiting at 2pm on a Tuesday, so there was plenty of room to dine in. I saw a lot of people taking food to go and they package the food with care (mine had foil so it wouldn't soak through the container). Comfort food indeed. The rice with gravy and chicken hit the spot. I think it'd be really good as a bowl so you could mix it all together. The Mac salad was pretty good too. It was too much food for one person though- not a bad thing but as a tourist I dont have anywhere to keep the leftovers. Husband had the surf and turf sandwich with Siracha and thoroughly enjoyed every bite.

I'm writing this review to help clarify the inventory for anyone with dietary restrictions…read more A few previous reviews mentioned finding paleo, sugar-free, and healthy dessert alternatives here. Sadly, that information is outdated or incorrect; this store does not carry healthy alternatives. Aside from that, it's a solid little local market that reminds me of a 7-Eleven. It's perfect if you need to stop in quickly to grab a cup of coffee and a standard meal to go. I love supporting local shops, so I'll still stop by for convenience, but skip it if you are looking for healthly foods!

Typical Mom and Pop small grocery store . It had a local vibe to it that you know only local people…read morein the Pukalani Area come here to shop . They sell all kinds of grab and go bento's from fried chicken, spring roll, Chow mein, Chow fun, fried fish . They also have all your produce needs along with canned goods, eggs, Milk , meats and fish . Service as I can see they know mostly every customer by their name . Support local

Five Stars - A Sweet Maui Treat Worth Returning For!…read more This was our family's first visit to Tobi's Shave Ice, and it definitely won't be our last! As first-timers, I asked the staff for a recommendation and decided to trust their expertise. Great decision. I ordered the High Surf, and it was absolutely delicious--refreshing, flavorful, and exactly what you want after a day in the Maui sun. One of my daughters chose to add soft serve underneath her shave ice, which was a combination I had never tried before. It sounded unusual at first, but after a few bites, I completely understood why it's so popular. The creamy soft serve paired perfectly with the light, fluffy shave ice. The staff were friendly, welcoming, and happy to help us navigate the menu. Their enthusiasm added to the experience and made us feel right at home. Beyond the shave ice itself, the atmosphere was part of what made this stop special. Sitting outside in a charming small-town setting with a relaxed island vibe made it feel like more than just a dessert stop--it was an experience. The shave ice was fantastic, the service was great, and the overall vibe was exactly what we hoped for during our Maui visit. We're very happy we gave Tobi's a try and would absolutely return the next time we're on the island. Highly recommended for locals and visitors alike!

The place is popular as folks line up for poke plate with 2 scoops of rice (brown seems popular)…read moreand an entree of poke. We came for the shave ice. I got the purple one - I thought it was good but too sweet and didn't like having on top of the shave ice. It had ube, coconut, mochi. Hubby got the tropical - pineapple, guava , coconut.

My girlfriend and I have been here a handful of times and it never disappoints…read more It is pretty pricey, but welcome to Maui. They are of the same company as Gather down in Wailea, and the menu reflects that. It is a high-end ingredient and creation experience. So far, we have had the curry, Mac nut mahi, fried chicken sandwich, fried noodle dish, and wonton appetizer...everything has been top-notch. We did try the crab pizza which seemed like an aberration to everything else. Definitely do not order that. Cocktails were pretty great too. Service is solid. If I had to nitpick, you are paying high dollars but the ambience is not quite the same as a four-star hotel or Gather. I mean, it is a general store...so there is a slight value to price mismatch. The setting and ambience is very inexpensive, but everything else is expensive, but the dishes deliver. All in all, this is a place that deserves repeat visits. Each time we try something different, it is fantastic. Next time, I can't wait to try the lobster cream pasta. Just like Gather, the menu is not huge. Once you go a few times, you have the gist of what it's about. If you're a foodie, you're looking to move onto other experiences versus to keep going to the same place.

Food, vibe, art, love the old building, service is Aloha!!…read moreWorth the trip Upcountry. ***************************************(******

I ordered the mahi mahi sautéed with lemon garlic flavor and it was so good! I didn't expect it to…read morebe so flavorful and the sides that came with it were delicious. Seafood pasta was good too. One thing I'd say is that I'm not too fond of the calamari sticks. Many pieces were burnt and the overall taste was ok. The fish tacos were ok and clam chowder tasted watered down.

I had lunch here recently and really enjoyed it. You order at the counter and they give you a…read morenumber. You then can find a seat. I sat at the small counter along the right side as its works well for solo diners. I did not wait long for my food. I had the shrimp and chips. It also comes with a side of cole slaw. Everything was really tasty. The shrimp and fries were fried nicely. Enjoyed the cocktail sauce to dip the shrimp in. The cole slaw has a nice vinegar base. Good chunks of cabbage. Overall a nice meal.

Local epic grinds and most things grocery. Excellent staff…read more Best rueban sandwich on island no doubt. Excellent coffee and smoothies too. Highly recommend

I hardly experience racism here on Maui, but last week I went to Kuau store and it was obvious that…read morethey were racist. I went in to check it out, workers were there, no eye contact, no hello, nothing. I didn't take it as anything untill after me "White" customers came in and they were greeted with the biggest smile. Then again and again. At the counter no one came to see If i wanted to order, As soon as a white person came they immediately dropped what they were doing and asked them if they needed anything. As a brown skin local I felt invisible. First time ever feeling like that in the place that my family is 4 generations deep. If you're local stay away from this place. This is what we mean when we say, "Fck the captain Cook types!"

Performance: 3 45 minute wait for a table, got order wrong…read moreonce but fixed surprisingly fast, staff generally pleasant humans. Environment: 5 Amazing location, lovely to walk around in while waiting for table, little store down the way, great weather. Meals: 3 Very filling, only had two rolls and didn't need anything else, pretty average sushi though, nothing to write home about. Drinks: 4 Large selection, overall pretty creative, however quantities of ingredients could have been much better thought out, very nice. Ambiance: 3 Average sushi vibes, bar puts you elbow to elbow with the person next to you, very loud inside, better layout needed, good decor. Space: 2 Restaurant is way too small, tables too close and bar too small, bathrooms smell of chemical leaks and are full of trash, cool sink.

We live on the other side of the island and while we have an excellent Japanese restaurant (Takumi…read more- try the omakase) we decided to drive over to experience Nuka as it has so many fantastic reviews, and we really appreciate and enjoy Japanese cuisine. Nuka was exceptional. Authentically Japanese, the restaurant is beautifully yet serenely decorated, the staff are welcoming and well versed in the menu and flavors, and pricing is competitive for island restaurants. In fact when you know the healthy ingredients are the best available, locally grown/caught/raised and cooked to perfection it takes it up a notch. We arrived just as they opened for lunch at 11.30am and luckily managed to be seated straight away. I've read that dinner is much harder to get a table and there is a long wait so arrive accordingly ;) Parking is available in the car park next door beside the gym, free and self parking. So, what did we order?......... Grapefruit lychee spritzer - we chose the mocktail version but you can make it a cocktail too. Sooo citrusy and thirst quenching. Not sweet, zingy. Very refreshing on a hot Maui day Miso - earthy, salty, brothy, umami, steaming hot in a bowl to start off your extravaganza of a meal Shio koji cabbage - finely shredded with sesame and house milled bran and seasoning, like an elegant Japanese coleslaw, I loved it! Nasu Miso eggplant - slightly sweet because of the miso, I liked the taste but it wasn't a texture I'm used to eating, which I found a lot in Japan, eg mochi. But I can't fault the dish because of that, the miso umami was richly broiled and it was a popular dish House Nuka pickles - crunchy, fresh and sprinkled with sesame (daikon radish, carrot and cucumber), a good palate cleanser and a nice texture to complement the eggplant above. Not vinegary, just fresh Saba Nigiri - two pieces of moreish mackerel sushi, melt in the mouth with so much flavor, decent sized nigiri too Shiso Country sushi roll - on the specials list, and it was amazingly special! Ahi, habanero masago, orange masago, shaved shiso leaf, ponzu, so many flavours and textures combined into a party in the mouth, with a slight heat build as you ate it. A favourite Miso Butterfish - OMG it looked so amazing and was another popular dish, for a good reason, it is delicious. Melt in the mouth, flaky, savory cod, a nice sized serving, and the miso sauce is sooo good with the buttery fish Lilikoi ice cream - hubby only had room for one generous creamy scoop served with chocolate wafers and decorated with fresh mint. Perfect end to a delightful meal We both felt that this is definitely one of the best restaurants on island, culturally and gastronomically, pricewise and food presentation, authenticity and awareness of local produce....it all adds up to an outstanding dining experience. We will most definitely be returning even though we have to drive an hour and half to get there! "Gochisousama deshita"