We've owned a home in Kihei since 2015, and yet, had never been to Thai Bistro. So, today, we…read morefinally realized maybe we should give it a try? The lunchtime meal was *amazing*! I had Thai-Railway Fried Rice, which has diced, cooked NY steak chunks, in a bed of brown rice, as well as peas, carrots, scallions, Maui onions (yum!), with an egg over easy on top, with toasted onions. I dialed the spicyness at "medium". It was *perfect*! My wife had Pad Thai with chicken, and she left it at the default spicyness (medium), which ended up being too hot for her, but she soldiered on nevertheless enjoying the wonderful flavor. Perhaps because of the noodles and curry, the spiciness of the Pad Thai seemed much stronger than the Thai-Railway fried rice dish. Of course, we had leftovers and I'll probably end up eating hers, and she'll eat mine. The service was prompt, and the girl waiting on the tables was courteous, with a beautiful smile. The restaurant is deceptively roomy, seeming to be smaller from the outside, but once inside, it was quiet, clean, with comfortable chairs, clean tables, and large windows to enjoy some of Kihei's views (like today's gentle rain). As with most things these day on Maui, where everything comes in a shipping container, food costs are very noticable. Our meal, including thai ice tea and a soda, with a coconut ice-cream to finish it was about $44/person. Not cheap, but also not as bad as, say, Tommy Bahamas.

This is a tucked away Thai restaurant. It has parking around it but you may need to drive all the…read moreway around to get a place to park. The food is prepared well and there are plenty of options. The table service is great and they bring you a cool bottle of water to pour. Appropriately lit for a romantic scene with someone or just to enjoy your meal. One thing that is obvious is there a/c is set at a higher setting (81 when we were here) and you might need to fan yourself when you get in from outside. Managment please just turn down the A/C a bit and you will most likely get five stars. Thanks for a nice lunch meal.

New fav restaurant on Maui!…read more Tiana was our lovely waitress. Delicious food starting with the heirloom tomatoes, followed by the garlic Szechuan noodles, Korean fried chicken with Kochujang glaze and house made chocolate miso ice cream! Great service and food was so good! 45 minute drive from Kaanapali but it was so worth it! We enjoyed the food so much we ordered another garlic Szechuan noodles to take back to the hotel with us for tomorrow's lunch and to go with our leftover chicken!

As many do I spent an exorbitant amount of time researching accommodations, excursions, and…read morerestaurants. We were spending 8 days on Maui, and Lineage was to be the capstone meal on the stay. Reservations were made 6 weeks in advance, and were arrived at promptly. The party consisted of my wife, 2 daughters (10 and 12), and I. We were seated, and told whom our waiter would be. At which point our waiter and another member of the staff come from the kitchen. The waiter 'greets us', takes our drink menu, and leaves. He calls back to the other member of the staff, and says "you were right". His demeanor was cold, smug, and condescending. He was PUSHING a $185 8oz Wagyu steak like there was a prize for selling it. The menu is limited, but we made our selections outside of his "recommendations". The only bright spot in the meal was the assistant that helped our waiter throughout the meal. He was warm, engaging, funny, and all around a great human. He took his time, and asked us where we were from etc. The meal was good, but not great. The experience with the waiter aside. We ordered the chicken (2), noodles, and the up country salad. The food was fresh and flavorful, but not earth shattering. I still tipped the waiter over 20%, but I also made a point to find the assistant and tip him separately. He salvaged the meal, and should be a lead waiter!

After an outstanding Chef's Table experience last year, we were excited to return--this time opting…read morefor the main dining room. The space is incredibly sleek, offering fantastic indoor and outdoor seating. The service was very good; highly knowledgeable about the menu and wine list, and they offered great recommendations. The food was highly impressive overall. Both the Watermelon Salad and Beet Salad were absolute standouts, featuring beautiful, harmonious flavors. For my main, I had the Carrot Risotto and added perfectly seared scallops--a truly fantastic dish. My wife ordered the Tuna Tataki and really enjoyed it, though personally, it was the only miss of the evening for me. Beyond dinner, the wine selection is exceptional with great options for every price point. We also tried the breakfast buffet each morning and found it to be consistently delicious.

We are repeat guests at Andaz Maui and had an otherwise wonderful stay in one of the resort's…read morevillas with our family of eight. We chose Ka'ana Kitchen for our final night to celebrate our niece's 15th birthday. Unfortunately, the way restaurant management handled a very simple wine issue completely derailed the evening. My father-in-law ordered a 2018 Heitz Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon, specifically as listed on the wine menu. The bottle brought to the table was a 2019. We noticed the discrepancy before it was opened and politely pointed it out. This should have taken 30 seconds to resolve: acknowledge the mistake, apologize, and offer an alternative. Instead, our server became defensive and tried to explain why the different vintage should not matter. Restaurant manager Matthew then became involved and continued focusing on why the 2019 was supposedly equivalent. But we were not asking for a discount or debating the quality of the wine. The restaurant listed a 2018 and presented a 2019. That was the entire issue. Matthew told us he had consulted the wine director, Vivi, so we asked to speak with her. That was when the situation became genuinely unacceptable. Rather than simply acknowledging an obvious and easily correctable mistake, Vivi was remarkably defensive, dismissive, and confrontational. She repeatedly told us that vintages "change all the time" and defended the restaurant's handling of the situation. When we pointed out that staff should verify the vintage being presented against what is actually listed on the wine menu, her response was essentially that she would "take that into consideration." The tone was astonishing. We have dined at excellent restaurants throughout the U.S. and internationally, and none of us could recall ever being spoken to by restaurant management that way over such a straightforward issue. Bringing the wrong vintage was a minor mistake. Refusing to own it and treating guests as though they were the problem for pointing it out was the serious failure. Before our entrees arrived, Matthew returned, apologized, and told us the wine would be comped. We appreciated the gesture, but the apology felt more like damage control than genuine ownership of what had happened. He then told us that he had checked the surname on our reservation, realized our family was Korean, and explained that he was Korean as well and that his mother would not have approved of how we had been treated. That was extraordinarily awkward. Why should learning that we were Korean have changed his assessment of whether we had been treated appropriately? Our ethnicity should have had absolutely nothing to do with recognizing that the situation had been mishandled. After that interaction, other staff members delivered our entrees and our server essentially disappeared. I had specifically asked before ordering the ahi whether the kitchen could provide a piece without the prominent tough white connective tissue and was assured the request would be communicated to the chef. The tuna arrived with exactly what I had asked to avoid, and our server never returned to check whether it was acceptable. My 15-year-old niece was also served an expensive steak with a knife so dull she struggled to cut it. Portions of my accompanying noodles were cooked until hard and crunchy. When our server finally returned near the end of the meal and I pointed out the noodles and asked that he show them to the chef, his response was simply, "That's how it's made." The restaurant ultimately comped the wine and took care of several desserts and drinks, which we appreciated. But removing items from a bill after an experience has gone badly is not the same as good service recovery. What began as a trivial wine-list discrepancy became a cascade of defensiveness, a remarkably unpleasant interaction with the wine director, an inappropriate and uncomfortable reference to our ethnicity from the restaurant manager, and then a noticeable breakdown in basic table service. That is especially disappointing because we genuinely love Andaz Maui and return regularly. We had spent a fantastic family vacation together in one of the resort's villas and deliberately chose Ka'ana Kitchen for a milestone birthday dinner on our final evening. Mistakes happen. Great restaurants own them. I sincerely hope Andaz leadership reviews what happened at our table, particularly the conduct of the restaurant manager and wine director. This was not simply an incorrect bottle of wine or a disappointing meal. It was a failure of hospitality and service recovery that warrants serious management attention. Eight members of our family left what should have been a wonderful birthday dinner talking about how badly Ka'ana Kitchen handled something that should have been effortless to correct. That should concern a resort of Andaz Maui's caliber.

lost a purse while we were in town, the staff did everything they possibly could to help us. Drinks…read morewere great and the people were better

All around a good place. We ordered carry out at the restaurant and got a little of everything. The…read moreonly downside of this place was that we were not able to place the order online because they didn't allow you to order sushi due to trying to keep the sushi fresh and food-safe. The pork nachos were super yummy and we got a shrimp tempura roll that was also super good. The hurricane fries were yummy but definitely different. The garlic noodles were mediocre but all came out in 20 minutes. Friendly people and bartender while waiting for food.

Amazing mom and pop sushi spot in Maui!…read more I first came to this place years ago when my sister brought me here. Had to come back and I was not disappointed. I kept forgetting to make reservations a month in advance and called them on a Wednesday to see if there was any openings for two. Luckily, there was a 7:30pm spot for Friday . Pro tip: the nigiri comes in two. We completely forgot about that and double ordered everything. Luckily, we finished everything. Sushi was fresh and on point. The chef and staff were very friendly. We loved the entire experience. The nigiri were huge in fish cuts, and small in rice so it was perfect since we over ordered. Highly recommend this spot if you are in Maui. Please call ahead to make reservations as they do not allow walk ins. The place only hold 16 seats.

To make a reservation call at 5pm Hawaii time on the first of the month the month before you want a…read morereservation. I got a 7:30 time for 4 people. The $65 12 piece omakase was delicious and one of the best we had ever had. I knocked off one star for price, the miso soup was not included and service was friendly but not the most attentive. Would go back and do recommend while staying in Maui!

Totally surprised by the OUTSTANDING service and FABULOUS dinner at Wolfgang Pucks spago restaurant…read morein Wailea Hawaii. Ambience was noisy because of many parties going on but still wonderful

Famous restaurant but left a lot to be desired…read more First of all, while we were on time, we waited 45 min until after our reservation to get seated. Though they did provide us free champagne. Second, while the restaurant and hotel grounds are gorgeous, the food was subpar. For a Wolfgang restaurant I expected top notch food. Instead, I would have rather gone to a nice steakhouse in CA for the same price we paid. The salmon roll could have easily been from Whole Foods. The steak was good, but not overly impressive and my wife's fish was forgettable. While it was a beautiful property, we will not be back. We would have rather stayed at our hotel and gotten room service.

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.

I've been a repeat customer because I always enjoyed the grilled ono sliders, but this visit was a…read morehuge disappointment. The menu photo shows thick pieces of ono, and that's how they've always been served in the past. This time, the fish was paper thin and barely filled the bun. It definitely wasn't worth the price. I politely asked why the ono was so thin, and I was told, "They're sliders, that's why they're thin." I explained that I've ordered these many times before and they've never looked like this, but my concern was dismissed. I understand portions can vary, but this was a drastic difference from what I've received before. Loyal customers notice when quality and portions change. Unfortunately, after this experience, I won't be returning.

Always impressed with the Korean food at Cafe Moon. The bibimbap and kimbap are my favorite comfort…read morefoods, and the cool, clean atmosphere with great music makes every visit enjoyable

Such a great restaurant'! Everything is made to order and super fresh! The service was fast and…read moreefficient. It's a great place to grab lunch and some food to go for dinner ;) Would definitely recommend cafe moon!

When we checked into the Andaz and our room wasn't ready, we decided to have lunch at Morimoto, and…read moreit was a wonderful choice. It was extremely quiet, but it has a cool vibe and great ambiance despite being located right by the pool. We sat inside, which was perfectly comfortable on a crazily humid afternoon. The hostess was lovely and accommodating, and our server, Ashley, was exceptional in every way. Blessed with a great personality, she was highly attentive and gave excellent suggestions and input. The Sticky Ribs were delectable, as were the Pork Bao Buns. My wife loved the Toro Tacos, and I had the Sashimi Salad. The fish was super fresh and delicious, and the ginger dressing was otherworldly! While the fish was cut a bit oddly into large cubes, it was still super fresh and delicious. They offer really good sake, along with several other nice-looking cocktail and wine options. Maybe a bit pricey for some, but a great choice at the Andaz!

If you choose to dine here, I have a couple recommendations: get the sticky ribs, and come early…read more We stayed in the Andaz and kept passing by Morimoto on our way to the pool, so we finally decided to make a reservation and try it. We arrived early enough that our appetizers were coming out quickly, but by the time we got to the hamachi entree, the restaurant got busy and service slowed significantly. 5/5 sticky ribs - ORDER THIS. Easily one of the best things we ate on this trip. The ribs are lightly battered, yet is still fall-off-the-bone tender, and the sauce is addictive 4/5 wagyu carpaccio - the beef was tender and paired perfectly with the yuzu. Not bad, but I've had similar dishes before. 3.5/5 Toro tartare - the presentation with the different sauces was unique, but I've never had tartare that was blended into a pulp before. The toro was also a little fishy. 2/5 hamachi / yellowtail entree - it was battered and pan-fried hamachi. Nothing special or memorable. 3.5/5 ginger beer (not pictured) - was pretty light in flavor, but I liked that it had a homemade quality to it. It was nice and refreshing with the meal. The restaurant is next to the kiddie pool, so it can get noisy depending on the time of day. There are better places to splurge on the island.

The tofu and rice noodle stir fry is a good size and full of good flavors. There is a big…read moreselection available on this truck. Please come and create your own adventure.

Good Thai, but not consistent in flavors- drunken noodles tasted different the two times we had it…read more Not bad, just kind of low seasonings the 2nd go around. Not very spicy. Also very very slow. Be prepared to wait at least 1/2 hr. Would go back.