Kula, HI. This is a food truck parked in a cluster with several others. The setting has a carnival kind of vibe, both exciting and ominous. Well no bad guys ever showed up, and the hucksterism was pretty low key. The excitement was not to be had either but it was obvious that these trucks are feeding a lot of people. If they were only able to lower their prices even a little they could be feeding even more but I guess their overhead is probably pretty high even for a parked truck. Anyway I was expecting a bit lower price scale, but it is what it is. So .. For fifteen bucks plus tax and tips I got the seared salmon. The fish was nicely cooked, I enjoyed it. The vegetables were pretty meh but did help bring more of the sauce to the palate. Yes, the sauce was good, right on the verge of too much soy, but they did a good job keeping it balanced. The salmon portion size was small, but not insultingly tiny. Could have been a bit larger for the $15, the value is not there only if you compare to what you make at home, otherwise it's probably disappointedly normal. When you get your six inch diameter bowl you will see what I mean. The heap of rice made for good entertainment feeding the chickens. You're discouraged from feeding them so I just sat the bowl down behind the coffee guys trailer and watched them pig out. It is not exactly "Fast" food here, they are actually cooking the meal while you wait. I had my order in 12 minutes though, exactly how long she said it would take. read more

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Very disappointed. Requested no tomatoes with the salmon, but to please add extra vegetables if can. The order taker said she would ask. Instead, got less vegetables than normal. Where's the broccoli, the carrots? It's many times hit or miss here when it comes to serving size. There was another time when we ordered extra vegetables and got less than a regular sized serving. I also feel that charging $4.00 for extra vegetables is extreme. I first gave 2 stars but changed to 3 because the food is really good. read more

Thai Mee up - Very scarce on the veges...usually at least double the amount and missing several types of veges. At least tell us if ran out - Thai Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

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almost edible.. a plop of noodles with some garlic and a bunch of broccoli stems. Drunken noodles little to no flavor. Small portion $20

Awful. I'm sorry I wish I could say it wasn't but it was. I specifically asked for it to be prepared a certain way, and it was over the top in the other direction. The people are super nice and we really wanted to give them our business, but we will never be back.. I know I want to bring it in read more

My husband was craving pad Thai. We found this food truck while we were in the area. Staff was super friendly and welcoming. The Pad Thai was okay not the best. Appreciated they had the word vegan on the menu. The tofu cashew dish was tasty. Price point was medium. Recommend if you're in the area and want some Thai. read more

Thai Mee up - Thai Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

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Gluten free Chicken and Shrimp Pad Thai, knocked out of the park. Just food that is spot on! read more

Thai Mee up - Chicken and Shrimp Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

Super tasty Thai food truck. Fast service and spot on full of flavor. Really yummy garlic shrimp, also had the ribs as well as the chicken fried rice. All packed with flavor read more

Thai Mee up - Ribs, then garlic chicken then chicken fried rice - Thai Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

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Best panang curry of my LIFEEEEEEE. If you want Thai this is 100% the place to go. Also adored: Cashew chicken, pad thai, lemongrass chicken. In reality, everything is fabulous :) read more

Thai Mee up - Thai Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

This place was awesome!! It was, by far, the best pad Thai I had on the island! My husband had the Penang curry and it was SO good as well. Their prices were also the most affordable we had on our trip to Maui! If that wasn't enough, the atmosphere of their location, with an outside garden experience only added to the charm of this place. The staff were friendly and had samples they were offering guests. Did I say the food was amazing?!! We had eaten at Star Noodle in Lahaina just the night before, paid more than double what we paid here and we left underwhelmed and disappointed. I am so glad we took the suggestion from one of the you tubers to try Thai Mee Up... it was one of our favorite eats during our entire week in Maui!! read more

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I used to eat here often and tried most of the dishes, very tasty, well priced and filling. Somewhere along the way the price changed, but the signage didn't. So, what is advertised as a $15 order turned out to be a $16.79 order, then you add your tip, changes things a lot. Come on, lets have some honesty in your advertising please! When I picked up my food, my first thought was, "It feels so light!" Back at home when I unpacked, it was indeed about a half portion of what they used to serve. I'm a smaller lady and I was still hungry after finishing. A man would be very disappointed. It was tasty, and the young lady was very smiley and pleasant, but it sure was skimpy! read more

One of the staples of enjoying fresh local fish at reasonable prices. Thai Mee up always offer great Thai cuisine with such authentic savory flavors to delight your palette and scent. They now offer a frequent buyer plan to earn points towards future purchases. Also notice a few of their noodles have meat optional for another $2. However, they also need to make a decent living while prices everywhere goes up. We had the fresh garlic mahi with rice and the green papaya sweet spicy salad. It was scrumptious and the aroma was ultra pleasant! read more

Thai Mee up - Fresh garlic mahi and papaya salad with jasmine rice. - Thai Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

Good food truck food for a good price. The Green Curry was very mild, but tasty. Make sure to bring some time during peak lunch or dinner hours. It can be tough to secure one of the few shady spots to eat. Friendly and kind staff. read more

Thai Mee up - Green Curry with veggies - Thai Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

We like it and enjoy take out from here several times a month lately! Close to home so it's convenient, and they seem to be the one place that is consistently operating seven days a week, so are reliable, and the food is good! Spicy Drunken noodles are a favorite, as are Fried rice with shrimps, and Pad see ew too! Tonight I ordered cashew chicken and I really liked the basil influence and more veggies than some of the other items I have already mentioned. What's not to love? They got a good thing going in the Kula Malu food truck division. I look forward to trying the salmon special some night soon. read more

Excellent customer service by their sweet attendant. We ordered the Penang Curry with tofu and came with a side of Jazmin rice. The curry was delicious with lots of ginger and a red peppers. The food truck was conveniently located inside a food truck park, plenty of parking nearby. There are a lot of chickens walking around in the area so watch out! read more

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The parang curry was so so good. Really good mix of spices and just enough chile to wake up your taste buds but not to "hot". read more

Thai Mee up - Penang Curry - Thai Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

Lemongrass Chicken. Good but portion size is ridiculous, enough for a kid. Only couple good meaty pieces and the rest are batter scraps. read more

Thai Mee up - Lemongrass Chicken. - Thai Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

The older lady taking orders has lost our order three times... the last time she lost our order we waited 45-50 minutes of waiting... everyone who ordered after us got their orders and no one was left. When she called us the food was cold... and proportions were terrible. Globs of egg in the PadThai and hardly any noodles. Not an I'm sorry to keep you waiting... nothing.... We tipped them $10.00 to boot. read more

Thai Mee up - Pad Thai with big chin is of egg, hardly any chicken or noodles. Total Rip off! - Thai Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

To spend an evening in Makawao these days, you have to head out of Kihei long before rush hour or you'll be stuck in Piilani highway traffic for ever, due to extra cars detouring from the washed out South Kihei Road. So, the plan was to leave the roost in mid-afternoon and check out the food truck park next to Longs in upcountry. If you haven't been there, it's not the easiest place to locate, but the Waze app will get you to Longs Drug and you can't miss it. The food truck park was larger than we expected. Lots of good choices, but Thai Mee Up was an easy choice. The girl taking our order was very pleasant and helpful, answering our questions about menu items. I got the Lemongrass Fried Chicken and it was ready in a few minutes because there wasn't much of a crowd. There are a few picnic tables inside the ring of food trucks and again, we were fortunate that there wasn't a crowd and we could sit. The entre came with a small cup of Green Papaya Salad that was very tasty with a little crunch and a sweet & sour dressing. The Lemongrass Chicken was good, with small pieces of chicken battered and fried, on a bed of rice. It came with a tiny cup of a great, sweet & tangy sauce that really wasn't enough for dipping all of the chicken pieces, let alone flavoring the rice. Didn't really get enough lemongrass flavor, either. Nice to have a square of banana leaf under the rice that prevented the rice from sticking to the compostable food box. I would like to order this dish again, but only if they give me more of the sauce. read more

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Protip: They are open the latest out of all the other food trucks in the area. Highlights: For the flavor, price, and wait time, I would honestly recommend this food truck over the My Thai restaurant. I enjoyed the pad thai and cashew vegetable dish the most. Lowlights: There was only three shrimp in our shrimp pad thai which is definitely not worth the money. The lemongrass chicken had so much extra breading and very little chicken. read more

Thai Mee up - Vegetable Fried Rice (top left), Lemongrass Chicken (top right), Shrimp Pad Thai (bottom left), Cashew Vegetable (bottom right) - Thai Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

We eat here a lot and have noticed declining quality. Last night was not cool, though. I ordered Pad thai with chicken, which I've had many times from here. It was about 98% noodles, about 5 small bits of chicken, literally 1 shred of carrot, about 5 bean sprouts, some cilantro bits, a little egg, and that's about it. I was quite disappointed as other times there is a lot more to pad thai than just noodles. It used to be quite good, so I'm not sure what is happening there, but at this time it feels like it's not worth the money for what they are serving. read more

Thai Mee up - Thai Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

This is a food truck near Long's Drugs. I ordered the Pad See Yew (wide noodles) with chicken. I enjoy spicy foods and most Thai restaurants in America tone down their spice levels to suit the average American palate. I chatted with the woman taking my order at the window and asked for an 8 out of 10 spice level. It took around ten minutes or so before my order was ready, which is usually a good sign - it means they are cooking things to order, not grabbing from a pre-prepared container. My lunch came out, and it was fantastic. Nice and spicy, it left a nice little after-burn in my mouth - just enough to remind me of how good it was. I will be going back to try their other dishes. Remember, if you like spicy foods, order your spice level accordingly! read more

What a midtown gem! Wonderful staff and terrific curries at a really reasonable price. The panang with tofu was on the richer/creamier side suggesting the (proper) use full-fat coconut milk. Decent amounts of protein along with a balanced amount of veggies (see pic). A scoop of white rice is included in the $11 entree. Be forewarned it arrives scalding hot and takes about ten minutes to cool. Next time I'll take it home and more veggies (spinach, broccoli, and/or zucchini) as the broth could absorb double the provided amount. Also on a 1-5 scale the spiciness is about a 2... a little heat but no one's nose will be running ;) There is ample free parking next to the 6-7 food truck venue. And there are 7-8 picnic-style tables in the center. The only bummer was that we were 4th to order and that meant a 20 minute wait (the penalty for excellence). We hit the drugstore kitty corner to the food trucks to kill some time but you could also dash over to Maui Brewery about three doors further down. read more

Thai Mee up - Panang curry w Tofu $11.37 (1/2024) - Thai Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

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Wonderful food and great prices for the portion size. Loved it. A lot of choices in the area for picky eaters and plenty of parking. read more

Thai Mee up - Penang curry - Thai Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

There's a good mix of tourists and locals that find their way to this food truck. Consequently, the cashier doesn't treat them differently. I prefer the original truck by Costco. Th eyre a little friendlier. I ordered the Pad Thai and waited about ten minutes for my order. The food tastes about the same and prices are reasonable for Maui food trucks these days. The Pad Thai can come in different versions. I had orders of vegetarian, tofu, and chicken. Parking is easy to find on the street or parking lot. read more

Thai Mee up - Chicken pad thai - Thai Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

To start this review off, I have multiple Thai restaurants back on the mainland. Yes, they are catered to its local taste, and yes its more americanized. Yet, I know how good Thai Food should taste like and yes, this place is spot on. I was pleasantly surprised to see a Thai food truck in the middle of a small town on my way up to Haleakala. I am glad I stopped in because the food was delicious. Prices were fair for Hawaii, probably on the low end to be honest and the entrees I ordered were flavorful and fresh. The Pad Thai. You can taste the tamarind! Most Thai places omit this essential ingredient. The sugar caramelizes and pulls this dish together beautifully. Fresh and delicious. The Drunken Noodles. This was the star for me. They used fresh rice noodles for this, which is really rare for many other Thai places to use. You can taste the wok char with this dish and they did it in a small truck/trailer. The sauce complements the veggies, I believe we ordered another one, haha. The Fried Pork Ribs. I can see myself eating this after a long day at work. The crispy and salty pork with the perfectly cooked rice? Just need some super hot pepper dip and its game! Stop by and grab a bite from this place folks. Not catered to tourists and overhyped. You'll be glad ya did, oh yeah, grab an Thai Iced Tea too! read more

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Food truck located in a convenient spot with covered seating and good parking. The food was good! We ordered the Ahi Tuna plate, which might have been a special item. It also came with a small green papaya salad. read more

Thai Mee up - Ahi - Thai Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

This food truck near Makawao serves incredible Thai food. It's a very popular place with benches to sit down at. You'd think you were eating at a fine dining Thai restaurant. Highly recommend this place. read more

My favorite Thai spot so far. I have yet to even try another one to beat it. The location in Kula Malu is my fave (home spot). We go there regularly at least 2-3 times a month. Drunken noodles are a staple but the Garlic Salmon and Shrimp, yummm...Everything here is pretty yummy. Pad thai has now become one of my 9-year olds fave foods. Also they can add or adjust the spice to request, otherwise it will be mild so don't be shy to ask. oh and try EVERYTHING.... read more

The best SALMON on the island!!! Owner worked at Mama's Fish house for 20 years- enough said!! ... the veggies and rice, especially the veggies were delish !!! The perfect balance of sauce to spice and very flavorful.... Please, oh, please open on the WEST SIDE !!!! read more

Thai Mee up - Salmon veggies & rice - Thai Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

Had lunch with the wife and the kid. Was great. Had to take some back home with us-large quantity, greasy and reasonable price.

Been going to the upcountry and airport locations for several years. This is our usual go to spot for take out. Always consistent, timely, friendly, and DELICIOUS! Our usual go to: Fried pork ribs, drunken noodles, lemongrass chicken Yessah! read more

Overall this place is always a hit. Food is fresh, quality and good serving sizes. Pad Thai, Lemongrass Chicken and Panang Curry are our go to dishes. Service is fast and friendly and if you want to hang out and eat there you got a great outdoor area upcountry. One of our local going out to eat treats for sure! read more

Cutest pavilion. Lots of seating. Great food. Great service. I expressed my concerns about my wheat allergy and they were able to find me something delicious to eat. They gave me lots of samples and suggested I order the ahi which was mind blowing. This is quality restaurant quality food, if not better. Highly recommended. read more

Thai Mee up - a food truck and picnic tables - Thai Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

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Consistently good food :) I wish some of the specials could make it on the regular menu - like the drunken noodles and the salmon. read more

Thai Mee up - Garlic shrimps it comes with onions but I asked without - Thai Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

Great little food truck spot with yummy food options! The pad Thai was delicious and flavorful.

Good flavor, not a very good portion. Noodles were large sheets that needed to be cut into noodles. Not sure why they'd be okay with serving their portions like this. read more

Thai Mee up - Drunken noodles - Thai Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

We have eaten here twice, and everything we've had has been really good. So far, we've had the pork ribs, pad thai, garlic shrimp, and lemongrass chicken. No complaints about any of it. Staff are super friendly, lots of picnic tables to eat at, and very consistent hours compared to the other food trucks on the lot. We will absolutely go back to try the rest of the menu! read more

One of the best meals I've had on the island. We had the crispy garlic shrimp which were plump, crispy and tender and garlic ahi which was packed with flavor. Both were really fresh and really good quality. Best of all, the total price for both was less than one entree at most of the restaurants here. We took our food over to the new brewery to enjoy a beer with our food. Really amazing meal and lovely way to spend read more

Thai Mee up - Garlic ahi - Thai Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

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Just got an order of drunken noodles and asked for two stars and actually couldn't finish eating it it was so spicy and it's not like this is my first time getting Thai I know what two stars should be. My nose was running and lips were burning. Aside from the spice it was really lacking any flavor. Bummer the chef doesn't know how to control spice. read more

Love Thai me up! Our family favorites are their drunken noodles and any of the curries. They are fast and prices reasonably