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    Da Kitchen Maui

    4.3 (5.1k reviews)
    ModerateHawaiian
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Loco Moco
    Nicholas k.

    Stopped by here on our trip to Kihei and super glad we did. Super small place with about 4-5 tables but the food came out fast, and the staff was very friendly. We ordered the loco Moco and bbq ribs plate. The food was very generous for the price. No wonder the ribs were close to $50 since they gave about 4-5 slabs. That meal alone was able to be saved for another meal.

    Deep Fried Musubi!
    Nathan M.

    Is this place small? Yes! Is this place a little harder to find? Maybe. Is this place worth going to every time? ABSOLUTELY! Fresh off the plane, first stop in Maui is almost always Da Kitchen. We were worried it was lost forever a few years ago, but nope, they just moved down the road. It's definitely not a formal place, but so relaxed, which is what I look for in Maui. We shared the Kalbi Ribs, and we were starving, and we couldn't eat them all especially after diving into the veggie spring rolls and deep fried musubi. My wife that doesn't usually even like musubi, enjoyed the deep fried version Da Kitchen offered. So go for it..try it if you have never had musubi, try this deep fried version!

    Joe S.

    Unassuming place at a strip mall, but fantastic food! We stopped here for dinner on our way to the airport before flying back home, and I'm sorry I couldn't take my leftovers! I had the kalbi plate which was one lb of ribs on a bed of rice and a side of macaroni salad. We also got the kitchen Bento plate which was Spam musubi, tempura, teriyaki chicken and beef, and chicken katsu. PLENTY of food for the two and a half of us! There are only a few tables inside and if you're lucky to be seated, they'll take your order and serve you. Otherwise, order at the counter and hope to find a spot outside: first come, first served. We got there right around 530 on a Friday and got lucky, the place was packed before we knew it! I also didn't realize they were featured by Guy Fieri which might partly explain the crowds...though I suspect the delicious food and the fast and friendly service might have something to do with it too. Can't wait to come back!

    Happy to be back?  I think so!
    Dennis T.

    Da Kitchen knows how to deliver variety. They offer several combo plates that are tempting. Last time, I had a hard time deciding between the Mixed Plate and the Bento Plate. Both options have a lot of food and I swear I planned to share it with my bestie. They both have teriyaki chicken, teriyaki beef, katsu chicken and rice & mac salad. The Mixed Plate comes with breaded mahi mahi. The Bento comes with Spam Musubi and shrimp tempura. I know that the shrimp comes from Costco, so I prefer the mahi. So I ordered the Mixed Plate and a Spam Musubi to go with it. It was ready as soon as we got there to pick it up. Every bit was delicious! We each got 2 meals out of this feast.

    Kiki teriyaki beef
    Erika G.

    Soooo good! My husband had the Hawaiian plate. My son had the teriyaki beef the Kiki size which was huge and I had the Poké bowl. The dining room is small, but the wait is short. The service was quick. We left stuffed everything was delicious!! Definitely adding it to our Maui must have list.

    Fried Spam Musubi
    Grace Y.

    Stopped by on a weekend night for loco moco and they are busyyyy. The good thing is they have outdoor seating (but it's not full service). We ordered the loco moco, which was a hefty portion and decent tasting (but by no means the best loco moco we've had). We also ordered the fried spam musubi and we loved the concept! The crunchy breading was a great touch and you dip the whole thing in a sweet soy sauce glaze/sauce. Only complaint is the rice to spam ratio...there was way too much rice.

    Kalbi, loco moco, and sides
    Kenny L.

    I don't think I've ever eaten as much rice as I have anywhere else. Each plate had rice and they even gave rice with their side dishes. Nonetheless, the food here was amazing. I tried eating as much rice as I could because it did pair well with both the loco moco and kalbi we got. The kalbi had this amazing char and the flavor was sweet and savory. A little pricey, but worth it on vacation. I never had loco moco, but it was definitely a great first experience. It was very saucy and the meat was cooked well. The egg makes it creamy. We also had the deep fried spam masubi and it was decent and not too heavy as an appetizer.

    Sides that came with with Kalbi Ribs.
    Catherine B.

    Great service and food was excellent! We got the loco moco and kalbi ribs, sooo good! Huge portions! Definitely recommend!

    Trudy M.

    We were visiting Maui and always like to try the "Da Kitchen" chain places on the islands. This one is amazing. It seems consistently busy. The three of us ordered different dishes. My daughters eat gluten and dairy free.This place accommodates their dietary requirements. Staff is very friendly, Service is fast. It is a small place, but there are a handful of tables outside. Can't wait to try more dishes.

    Fried Spam Musubi
    Alice W.

    service is very friendly, a few tables inside for dine in and outside for takeout. We got loco moco, fried spam musubi and chili cheese fries (fries were our favorite!).

    Mixed plate
    Jason F.

    I stopped by here 2 days ago with my father for lunch. He had mentioned wanting some traditional Hawaiian food, so I fired up Yelp and found Da Kitchen. We headed over to the strip mall with Longs Drugs and had to circle a couple of times before spotting it tucked away in the corner. Da Kitchen has both indoor and outdoor seating, with indoor seating for dine in and outdoor seating more geared toward takeout. Inside they have surfboards on one wall and a giant chalkboard menu on the other. For lunch on this day both my dad and I went with a mixed plate. I had thought about ordering the deep fried musubi as well, but it would have been a lot of food and I was already getting plenty. The menu described the mixed plate as teriyaki chicken, teriyaki beef, chicken katsu, and breaded mahi. When it arrived, they were not kidding about the portion size. I started with the mahi since it was on top and really enjoyed it both plain and with the tartar sauce. The fish was hot and glistening and the breading was crispy with a nice flavor. Next I tried the teriyaki beef. The flavor was decent but I found it to be a bit dry. Somewhere along the way I also finished all of the mac salad, which had potato in it and a good overall flavor. After that I moved on to the chicken katsu, which was thin and crispy on the outside. The katsu sauce paired nicely with it. I did not finish everything and ended up saving the katsu, chicken teriyaki, and rice for later. The chicken teriyaki reheated well and broke apart easily with a nice sweet flavor, although the skin did get a bit rubbery which I will chalk up to it sitting in the fridge. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. My dad said the mahi was his favorite fish he had on Maui, and I was impressed by the portion sizes. I would still like to go back and try that deep fried musubi.

    Fried spam musubi
    Cherie C.

    I came all the way to Hawaii, and I wanted to try it all. That included Hawaiian food. Da Kitchen delivered. The staff were so nice and friendly. They helped me decide what to get. I learned that one "plate" is enough food for 3 people. We had leftovers for days. My husband ordered fried spam musubi. It certainly looked cool. I tried lau lau. I learned that I don't care for lau lau, but that's on me. I'm glad I tried it. He got something that had everything--all the meats. I tried his kahlua pork. Staff were so nice and excited to help us try local cuisine. While it might not be my thing, I recommend Da Kitchen if you want to try the local specialities while in town.

    Inside
    Brian F.

    3.5 stars Da Kitchen is tucked in the corner of a plaza and serves classic Hawaiian fare. It's a casual spot where you walk up to the counter and order. They don't allow you to sit inside until you're dining in but there are some tables outside. We ordered the deep fried musubi ($6.99), kalbi mix plate ($31), and katsu moco ($26.50). The deep fried musubi was different than what I'm used to but it was decent. I liked the dipping sauce but you could taste more of the deep fried part than the spam musubi part. I would've preferred the spam to be thicker to stand out a little more. The kalbi mix plate included both kalbi and chicken which were both really good. The katsu moco is their most popular and had a large patty but the inside was a little mushy. The chicken katsu was decent but could've used more sauce. Out of everything we ordered the kalbi mix plate was my favorite. I also tried some of the garlic noodles which were good. They had large portions but it was just okay.

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    Do we have to make reservations or is it walk in?

    No reservations needed

    Delivery?? Available at Maui schooner

    No I don't think so. Everything tells me sit down or take out only.

    Do they make fried saimin? I saw they had regular saimin with the soup but what about fried saimin?

    I didn't see it on the menu, but they always have specials... Saimin is dine-in only.

    No more Kahalui location? Is this Kihei location still an Express?

    There is some indoor seating and a couple of tables outside. Very limited. Still great food at the new Kihei location

    Is msg used in the food? I have a severe allergy and have to ask.

    Only the staff would know. Call & ask the speak w the owner or manager

    Is there outdoor seating?

    no outdoor seating

    Do they have any gluten free options?

    Just went because a lot of the reviews claim many gluten free options. However, there are only two GF options - the Kalua Pork and the Laulau plate. There is no separate GF menu.

    Is there a Happy Hour? If yes, what does it include?

    No they don't have happy hour

    What is current status of Da Kitchen In Kihei? Piko Cafe?

    Da Kitchen has completely taken over the space. Not sure what happened to Piko Cafe..

    What are the hours for the reopening on 12/10?

    (Temp) Mon-Sat, 10am - 3pm. Will adjust as things pick up. Check for updates on Instagram:… Read more

    Is this location closed?

    Nope

    Is a reservation required?

    Can we make rsvp for 10 tonight Saturday any time ?

    What is ur hours?

    Last I checked, it was 4pm to 8pm, Tuesday to Saturday.

    Is the last day for open 7/22?

    Yes, unfortunately their last day is 7/22. Hopefully they'll reopen in the future!

    Is Da Kitchen Cafe open on Christmas? Would love to stop by then.

    They will be closed Christmas Day and New Years Day! There's a sign on the front door.

    Is there a kids menu?

    Not that I'm aware, but plenty of kids go there with their parents so I'd suggest asking the servers. ALSO, the entrees are very large---plenty large to split with a child or between several children.

    Is the Uber soft serve dairy free?

    I don't think so

    What are some good vegetarian dishes? Would they sub the loco loco with a veggie patty (we don't mind if the gravy isn't strictly vegetarian)?

    I was there yesterday and saw more vegetarian items on the board menu. If I remember it right, I think I saw an item called "tofu poke with quinoa". So be sure to look at it! I did see that they have taro burger on the regular table menu.

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    4.0
    (2.9k reviews)
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    Delightful place for lunch.
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    Coconuts Fish Cafe

    Coconuts Fish Cafe

    4.4
    (5.5k reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Kihei Caffe

    Kihei Caffe

    4.2
    (5.3k reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    We came here during our Maui trip and honestly, this was one of our favorite breakfasts of the…read morevacation. The portions are HUGE, so definitely come hungry. My husband and I thought we ordered a reasonable amount of food and quickly realized we may have gotten a little too ambitious. Everything tasted fresh and comforting, and it was exactly the kind of breakfast we wanted before a full day of exploring the island. The staff was friendly, service moved quickly despite how busy it was, and the atmosphere felt very local and welcoming. There are a lot of breakfast spots on Maui, but I can see why this place is always recommended. If you're visiting, it's definitely worth stopping by at least once. Just don't make the same mistake we did and over-order... although I can't say I regret it.

    They always say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so we took it to heart with a…read morevisit to Kihei Caffe. You order at the register first, and then the staff helps you find an available spot on their patio. There was a bit of a wait on a weekday morning, but we slowly got through the line and were seated. We decided to try their: - Cheese Omelette with added Spinach, Onion and Portuguese Sausage - Macadamia Nut & Banana Mochi Pancakes - The mochi element added a fun texture to the pancakes, making them extra chewy. I do want to note that each topping is extra as a heads-up! - Ube Cold Brew Overall, I'm glad we went with a sweet and savory option and was surprised that we finished the hefty portions. It definitely left us full for the rest of the morning!

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    Omelette with mushrooms, onions, and jalapeños
    Omelette with mushrooms, onions, and jalapeños
    Mango lemonade

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