Pretty good BBQ for Hawi, HI. The owner/chef is a cool guy who has lived all over plying his BBQ…read moreskills. The food was pretty good. Beans were really good. Mac and cheese was pretty standard super cheesy and somewhat plain. The "boneless spareribs" were pretty good, a few overly chewy chunks but other than that great flavor. Could have used more. Bottom line: For Hawi were food can be slim pickings this place is a good spot to go to. Note: Only open on weekends.

The Running Chef is kind of like going to a backyard bbq. It's not an actual restaurant. They're…read moresetup on a corner, but the bbq is pretty good. The sauce is tasty and the meat has a good smoky flavor. For $10 I got boneless pork and 2 sides. There aren't too many choices in sides (beans, potato salad, mac n cheese, and rice i think). I chose double mac n cheese, which was kind of soso.

Fantastic malasadas, best on the island. Hot and fresh every time. Look for the food trucks!read more

A friend of mine who lives on the BI strongly recommended this malasada spot as she knows and…read moreunderstands my previous disappointment with two other malasada places on the BI, as well as the standard I'm used to from a particular spot on Oʻahu. She assured me these were made to order and, most importantly, not biscuits pretending to be malasadas. So far, we are winning! The location was easy to find, and on a Wednesday morning the line was minimal -- small kine wait. I ordered a dozen to share with our friends from Kentucky who had NEVER had a malasada before, so I was excited to introduce them to this deliciousness. First impression: these malasadas are HUGE. Like baseball-sized huge. And true to what I was told, they were made to order and came out piping hot! We ordered cinnamon and powdered sugar, which was new for me since I'm used to malasadas coated in granulated sugar. They were so hot that the powdered sugar immediately started melting into them. First bite? Not bad. Definitely NOT the biscuit like texture I experienced at another BI spot, so that was already a win. But they still didn't quite have that soft, pillowy texture I was hoping for. That being said, these were easily better than the other two malasada places we tried on the BI in the past. Our Kentucky friends, however, had absolutely no complaints. I'm pretty sure there were some squeals and happy dancing happening, so their first malasada experience was clearly a success. If you've never had a malasada before, this is definitely a good place to start. They're huge, made to order, served piping hot, and most importantly, not biscuit dense. Of the malasadas I've tried on the BI, these have definitely been the best. Oʻahu still holds my malasada heart, though. IYKYK.

The owners are friendly and sincere! They make beautiful…read morefood and portions are very generous! My favorite is the Se Ew and it's amazing that there's always leftovers for the next day! Thanks, Bee!

Their food tasted perfect for me. The lady at the counter is friendly. She asked us to try adding…read morethe chilli paste oil to our food, and I'm glad we did. I bought a jar after our meal and already planning on what dish I want to use them.

Nice little spot to stop for pizza from all the diving. No restrooms but the jungle looks a the…read morebackyard. WiFi available. Stop by for some fresh hot wood fired pizza!

Yes, yes, yes, all check marks. Location is prime. Out in the midst of all the beautiful green lush…read moreof Maui, enjoying the serenity and deliciousness. The pizza was done just right. The crust was so good, the Margherita, pepperoni, the Vegan, all worth it!! Super affordable. Loved the sauce, flavor and slight toasted crust..amazing, top notch customer service, feeling it!!

It's been 5yrs but I finally made it back to one of my favorite places on the planet Kilo's…read moreKitchen. I'm from SoCal so katsu is very common BUT my favorite chicken katsu on this planet is at Kilo's!!! We had Chicken Katsu, Loco Moco, and boneless beef kalbi and all 3 were AMAZING!!! The Kilo's fam is always so welcoming and make you feel like family. Until next time to our Kilo's Ohana!!!

Pit stop on the Road to Hana. Nice lunch with local flair. The loco moco was definitely filling…read moreenough for 2. Excellent overall!

Food was awesome, including the barbecue sauce. Chatted…read morewith Randy. Great guy. A must stop.

Thursday and Fridays until they run out. There was a line but the women are so efficient and we…read morereceived our food while paying. All the meat ribs, chicken and brisket are all flavorful tender and juicy. The Mac salad is a must try!! The Mac & cheese was good, I believe it has chicken in it (I could be wrong) so you get a meaty taste. There is covered seating. Bbq sauce wasn't my favorite basic sauce but the meat doesn't need any sauce

First off, I am from Sinaloa, born and raised, and now live in California. I know what real Mexican…read morefood should taste like. Hands down, the quesabirria tacos and flautas are as good as they come--absolutely amazing. We happened upon this place on Yelp, and I was a little skeptical, but after the first bite, I felt transported back to Mexico. My entire family agreed that these are the best quesabirria tacos we have had outside of Mexico, and possibly even in Mexico. The flavors were amazing, and the consommé was absolutely delicious. We are regulars on the Big Island and normally do not eat Mexican food because we have never found a good spot, with the exception of Shaka Tacos. This place was really busy, and there was only one person working. She was doing it all--taking orders, collecting money, and making all the delicious food. She was never rude and was so pleasant. She said the cooks had called in and she was the only one there. Talk about dedication! She made sure everyone got their food, and it was made perfectly. I cannot commend her enough for all the work she did and for putting out an outstanding order of food. She is a real gem and should be treated as such! It is so hard to find good employees today, and her dedication and attitude inspired me. I wish we had gotten her name, but she said she is always there. If the food takes longer than you like, just be patient, because you are in for a treat when it comes out. Good food takes time, and the food is definitely worth the wait. We will definitely be coming back every time we are here. This place is a real gem. If I could give it more stars, I would. I hope everyone reading this takes my advice and goes to this wonderful place for the delicious food and the warm people.

Really good spot leaving from the falls, we stopped in for lunch and had no wait - it was right…read morewhen they opened. Just two people working and they were both friendly. Food was made fresh and took about 10 minutes! It was a lot of food too. I would've liked more cilantro and lime for the tacos, and maybe a bit more salt in the beans and rice, but overall it was great. The drink was our favorite! Plenty of seating, quiet, and quaint.

Goldawn's food and spirit is the best. Love what is going on here. Definitely come out -- Gotta try…read moreit!

Beautiful food & drink! Wonderful service. 2 Bombucha's for 10$ is the best deal on the island.read more

This food is freaking amazing! Totally off the beaten path but well worth the visit you'll love…read morethe food!

Best BBQ I've had in Hawaii I live on Oahu and can't find anything close to it I have I fly over…read morejust to have a piece of that brisket and the staff very kind and I know it's Texas style but I can really taste the aloha

We usually order from KG Mexican food when they are at the Maku'u farmers market on Sundays. They…read morehave amazing food. The menu is small but in my opinion that's the best. It's not overwhelming and you know it's going to be fresh! I think I have tried everything on their menu & can say without a doubt I love it all. The service is always good. The chef and her husband take the time out to get to know their customers. Overall KG is always a good idea if you're craving Mexican food :)

I absolutely LOVE & ADORE these tacos BEST tacos hands down!! Will always eat at their place, the…read moreservice is so wonderful their are absolutely nice and amazing people. If you ever see them definitely get their tacos.