Da Nani is da bomb! A food truck parked at Whaler Village is a fun idea. There are a lot of food choices here, but the menu here is extensive, reasonable, and delicious! The first day I ate here I would have given it a four. I got the catch of the day, which was mahi-mahi, in a Mac nut crema with rice and Mac salad. Honestly their Mac salad was nothing special and I didn't want to eat it. It also was not a huge portion of fish. But it was still tasty. And the cabbage yes the fish came on was frankly amazing! I loved it and wanted more... And I usually don't get so excited about cabbage. I decided to come the next day two for lunch to try something else on the menu. I got the seared ahi sliders which come with fries, and a side of cabbage salad (they call it coleslaw but it is not drenched in mayo). WOW!! The ahi was so fresh and huge portions. And the fries were extremely delicious. I got full before I could eat all of the cabbage. My sweetie ordered something with meat, I forget what lol, but he really liked it. They were also very considerate about his fish allergy and explained that my ahi would not be made near his dish. Lots of choices here, but I bet you I will be back at at least once this week. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Highly recommended and with plenty of bench choices for outdoor seating (though it might get more hectic during Christmas week).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

We ate here late while walking Whalers Village. The service was friendly. What a nice gal! We tried the chicken plate. It was huge and we split it and took leftovers for lunch today. read more

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These guys charge an extra dollar to order online which they make you do because they never answer their phone. The food's really good but what a scam. We live here and it's kind of insulting. read more

This location is to die for! Right in whalers village in front of the ABC store is this food truck with lots of options. I ordered the poke wonton bowl, and it was okay. It was fishy tasting and drenched in sauce. I think I would try this place again - just not the poke read more

I think other menu items were probably good, but I went for poke nachos and i didn't think the fish was great. Seemed like it was just previously frozen that you could get anywhere on the mainland. That being said, my side salad was really fresh and yummy read more

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Such a cute place in the whalers village. I love how it's kind of like a permanent food truck. I got the fried fish tacos and this was the best decision I ever made in my whole life. Some how they were better than the $25 fish tacos I got at some other place. The fish was so crispy. The sauce was delicious. I loved the wrap as well - it's not a traditional flour tortilla, but it really suits the taco. Super fast service as well. Please try this place.!! read more

Da Nani Pirates - Kaanapali - Fried fish tacos - Food Trucks Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Wow. What a gem. The Fish and Pork tacos here were delicious. I will definitely come back. Fresh taste and delicious sauce. read more

Seared Ahi tuna with the wasabi mayo is solid. The Jasmine rice is an interesting choice, but no need with the bed of cabbage. read more

Da Nani Pirates - Kaanapali - Food Trucks Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Seared ahi tacos were delicious! The fresh fish catch was very good also but the tacos were amazing!

My wife and I visited this location of Da Nani Pirates 6 times over a 5 day vacation. Yes, multiple visits in a day happened. A typical conversation at about noon usually was something like: "are you hungry?, sure but only if we get pirates, sounds good let's go." This was by far the standard for a well priced and fresh meal in the area. Food is very good, we tried many of the items, the two standouts are the "fresh catch lunch plate" and the "ahi tacos". The ahi tacos might be my favorite tacos of the trip, the feta dressing with some wasabi is a nice touch. The only issue, which is minor, is that when they run out of items (mac salad, slaw) they will replace it but never said anything. I'm fine with extra rice instead of Mac salad but letting someone know ahead may help. This was the go to for most lunch and dinners, well done and we will be back! read more

My family and I stopped at this food truck on two occassions, once for lunch and another day for dinner. I had the pork sliders which come with a side of curly seasoned fries. The entire meal was delicious!! Other members of my family had a salad with chicken on top and fish tacos. There were no complaints. When we went for dinner I ordered the shoyu chicken wrap. Unfortunately, I wasn't the biggest fan of the wrap. There was mostly mixed greens in it and a very few small pieces of chicken. The wrap almost seemed soggy because it was mostly greens in it. It came with rice and macaroni salad. Nothing super flavorful but not bad. I ordered a side of onion rings which were yummy. The service is quick and friendly and I highly recommend giving them a try. They are conveniently located in front of the ABC Store in Whalers Village. read more

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We got the lunch plates that come with a side of white rice and Mac salad. Catch of the day which was mahi mahi and pulled pork. My husband said he would give it 2/5 stars but I give it 3/5 stars because they didn't mess up the rice! Some places you can mess it up. The food is also filling... which is a plus for me. He wished his pulled pork was more salty... which I agreed. My mahi mahi was dried up and it was 4 small pieces. The Mac salad was just ok... Overall, the prices are good and the portion is generous enough. Give it a try if you are tired of the other locations that charge $88 for a pre fixed breakfast *hint hint: Waicoco* read more

Da Nani Pirates - Kaanapali - My poor little thin dry strips of mahi mahi... very dry. Catch of the Day lunch plate - Food Trucks Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

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Cute food truck which is a total bonus at Whaler's Village. Glad I finally got to try. Regular food was on point! Keiki menu to me isn't worth it though. They're better off trying out food from the regular menu because the food is way tastier! Plus if they don't finish and you have to assist, you'll be happier with the choices. Seared ahi tacos, pulled pork tacos, and fish tacos were ALL yummy! Even though it's only 3 tacos with no sides on a plate for $15.95, they were oddly filling but super tasty! - I did however order sliders, but when I opened my plate after we left, it was NOT sliders. But all good, my tacos were delicious. We did go during a late lunch (2/230pm), second "group" to order and it was about a 20 minute wait. Not too bad of a wait, I think it was worth it. But it's hot and people are getting hangry! Nowhere to really enjoy your food, some mall seating, otherwise you can enjoy on the beach or in your car. read more

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We ordered the Shoyu Chicken and the Catch of the Day. Both came with a large portion of meat on a bed of lightly seasoned cabbage slaw, alongside a scoop of plain white rice and a scoop of (super yummy!) macaroni salad. No hours posted yet, but there were signs up for "Help Wanted" and "Find Out Your Pirate Name". Lol! Ordering was quick, and a slight wait for food. Glad to have stumbled upon this place tonight since all the other restaurants in the area were no longer taking walk-in's. Not sure if they offer Validation for the parking lot. If not, it'll cost you $6 to park (at least it did for us on a Sunday night). read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]This place is nestled inside the Whaler's Village and has such a nice atmosphere![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We got here kinda late about 20 minutes before closed and could only order from the fryer but we were not disappointed! The chicken sliders tasted amazing and their special sauce was such a good touch with the curly fries! So glad we were able to squeeze in a meal at Da Nani Pirates on our last night in Ka'anapali! read more

Da Nani Pirates - Kaanapali - Chicken sliders. Coleslaw. Curly fries. Pepsi. Aloha vibes - Food Trucks Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Great service. Quick and tasty. Just hit the spot after landing. Definitely will come again and again. read more

Da Nani Pirates - Kaanapali - Shoyu Chicken Plate - Food Trucks Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Since our last visit in summer of 2024, they have stopped validating parking and changed the way they prepare the ahi sliders. It was so sad to look forward to a going to a tried and true place and then getting a huge disappointment. Whoever thought ahi and feta on a hard roll was a good idea should reconsider. read more

We found this cool Hawaiian food truck in an outdoor mall in Ka'anapali so we decided to give it a try. Food came out pretty fast so the wait time was minimum. The pulled pork I ordered was delusions, not dry and seasoned well. I also had some Hawaiian macaroni was yummy they just didn't give me enough like two Tablespoon scoops. I guess if you considered it a lunch plate it was ok. I was starving so for me it was a dinner plate. Anyway...it was our first taste of Hawaiian food. Not a bad start to the vacation. read more

Da Nani Pirates - Kaanapali - Looking for some good Hawaiian food - Food Trucks Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Da Nani doesn't disappoint! I had the fresh catch tacos and they were excellent! And for about $20i got 3 good sized tacos, perfectly prepared and topped with mango- yummy! The service was excellent and when my tacos were ready I was called by name- even though I didn't give my name when ordering. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambience wasn't anything to write home about... but hey- as taco trucks go, it hit all the spots and checked all the boxes.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I would absolutely return! I wish I had snapped a pic. read more

My husband is still talking about the Ahi tacos!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Super cute inside second level of whalers![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Outside of the ABC. Don't just settle on the beach front spots![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Grab Togo go sit on the beach or eat at the tables there grab a libation from ABC and air on your balcony and take it all in![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Super chill vibe definitely don't miss the food trucks in Maui![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Da Nani Pirates - Kaanapali - Ahi sandwich - Food Trucks Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

We normally stop and eat here our first night in Maui. It's quick, good food normally. This time around we had what tasted like cod overcooked & dark brown. ( I should have checked before walking back to the Hyatt) . The fried shrimp was very good. Four people ran a bill of $100. Because I noted I was charged an extra meal & received the extra meal that was overcooked) This place has gotten very pricey for a food truck but low winds seem to shut down a restaurant we were eating at (for fear of fire) . But this truck kept cooking with no issues. Buckle up for the price shock. The young lady taking the order was truly hard to understand & I'm a New Yorker that can understand many different types of conversation. I hope the economy gets better because food trucks are normally cheaper than a brick & mortar. Just not this time. read more

Staff was friendly and helpful. The food was so so. Shoyu chicken was too salty although I guess we should have guessed that from the name. Garlic shrimp was good but a bit too buttery. I liked that you can get the dishes with salad. Maybe would have been better if we ordered other dishes. [[HIGHLIGHT]]One picnic table only so more of a to go place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They make everything to order so it is not fast food. Located in whaler's village. read more

best fish tacos and shrimp tacos I ever had.. if i would come back to Maui, Hawaii I will definitely fish tacos are not oily, flavorful, and seasoned well.. the dressing on the tacos was like cherry on top. shrimp tacos- the shrimps are small, salad and cheese on the tacos but so good. i consider my shrimp tacos very healthy. price? it quite pricey but it's okay, it very good. P.S. great customer service! read more

Da Nani Pirates - Kaanapali - Food Trucks Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

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Beer battered fish tacos were 90% cabbage and the garlic shrimp tacos were okay. The location requires payment for parking which was $4/ 30 min. read more

My husband walked here to pick up lunch for us. Asked for double macaroni, since I knew the rice wouldn't suit me. Was so excited for the shoyu chicken and Mac. Made the whole trek back to find that they gave double rice instead which was tasteless. He mentioned the guy who took his order wasn't very "nice" so not sure if it was on purpose. Had waited to try this place all week. Lame. read more

Andy and the crew are amaaaaaazig, been going to the kihei location a lot and I'm so happy there's finally a location on my side of the island! Always recommend them, food & service are great. Makes you feel like family!! read more

Da Nani Pirates - Kaanapali - Located right by the ABC store can't miss it - Food Trucks Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

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The beer batter fish sliders came with a generous side of curly fries. Everything was piping hot fresh. The two sliders were enough for two of us to share. The onion rings for the kids was a huge order. Crispy and hot and served with an awesome dipping sauce, just wish there was more of it. read more

Da Nani Pirates - Kaanapali - Food Trucks Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

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This place is legit. This location is once you come in from the parking lot at whalers village. When we went both times there wasn't a long line. All their food was delicious! We went here a second time after having the worse dinner of our trip at monkeypods kitchen. Everything was fresh and the flavors popped! Even the macaroni salad which was very simply done was good. Huge fried calamari strips in the sample platter. Everything was cooked to perfection The burger was huge! Delicious! The soyou chicken was actually my favorite dish. It was so tender and very flavorful. On the sweetside so it definitely needs the rice to balance it for me. Fried fish tacos were simple but cooked perfectly and the sauce was good. It was the simplest plate we had. Simple in taste but was still good. The garlic shrimp's sauce was full of flavor and made the rice creamy and we scarfed it down. Definitely will be a regular spot everytime i come to maui. read more

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What a freaking surprise. Opened just a tiny bit late but we'll worth the late. The shrimp was cut up which I love so you get a bit in each bite. All three had a sauce on it, which I have to tell you was amazing. I highly recommend for a quick, grab and go. read more

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Save your money this place is not good and charges way too much. The fish in the fish sandwich tastes worse than frozen Gordon's or Van De Kamp fish. And what's up with the guava bun, it's a weird combination. My son's burger was also barely edible. The curly fries were decent. read more

A poorly-kept secret is that the best public parking at the resort-heavy Kaanapali area of Lahaina is to park at the Whaler's Village Mall and buy something at the mall to get 3 hour validation. Minimum is either $15 or $20 depending on where you go... the ABC Store is $15. There are signs that say "No beach parking," but they don't really mean it. But we needed lunch anyway, and got food at the Da Nani truck, not really expecting much. Surprise! IT WAS REALLY GOOD!! We had the fish sliders (fish that day was Opah) and it was perfectly cooked, lightly breaded with flaky, juicy meat. That came with curly fries and a nice dipping sauce. We also had the garlic shrimp which again was cooked just right (not overcooked!) and had a delicious green dressing. Also got a side of onion rings, which as is the case everywhere, best eaten hot. Tip of the cap to Matt, Pop, and Quinn, who were working the truck that day, and very patient and friendly. read more

Da Nani Pirates - Kaanapali - How to spot Da Nani coming in from the parking lot. - Food Trucks Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Not a big fish person when it comes to food. But hands down this place has one of the best fish sandwiches I've had. Ordered the Calypso Sandwich and it was 10/10. Their service is also great and very friendly. Would recommend 100% read more

Da Nani Pirates - Kaanapali - Calypso Fish Sandwich w/curly fries - Food Trucks Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Food was great. It wasn't cheap tho (that's just me cause I'm on a budget) but worth it. The service was a bit slow tho but like I said, it's worth it. read more

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Solid option if you're on the beach and need take out. Here are the must gets: - shrimp tacos - fish tacos - pulled pork tacos Curly fries for good measure. read more

Had the fish and pork tacos, both were amazing and great island price. Plus you get a good sized portion with well filled -3 tacos. Better than some neighboring restaurant tacos in my opinion at half the cost. A must stop and try for any whalers village visit. read more

Never fulfills orders, out of items everything. No Aloha, no apologies. No more chances, more then struck out gave you 5 tries.

Lotts of dried up rice,7 shrimps with a drizzle of sauce and some coleslaw for $19 with tipping options 20/25/30 % for handing over food after 20 mins. If thatz ur thing go for it. read more

We ordered the fish and pulled pork tacos, both were great and we have leftovers, big portions and quick service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Picnic tables around to enjoy your food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Recommend for sure. read more

Da Nani Pirates - Kaanapali - Fish tacos - Food Trucks Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

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Lackluster and low effort as all hell. Calamari is no-where near fresh. Sad to see such trash qualify food in such a prime location, they don't even fake caring about your food/experience. The pulled pork was the most terrible thing I've ever tasted, I've never spit out food before but I did here. Bland and terrible. The person who took my money was nice but the food was a disaster. read more

This is a great addition to Whaler's Village, and an easy stop for a quick lunch or dinner. We came as a quick dinner option when we didn't feel like waiting anywhere or paying a lot. The prices are very reasonable for the area (bearing in mind the prices in this area). I wanted the buffalo chicken wrap - but they were out of buffalo chicken. So first I was super sad about that. It wasn't even super late, only around 5:30, so don't know what the deal was. Ended up ordering the pulled pork sliders. The sliders were good, the curly fries were excellent. The sliders had a decent amount of meat but definitely could've used some more sauce. We were given the house sauce on the side - which tasted like a mildly spicy kind of bbq sauce. It was really yummy! I ended up dipping my sandwich in it for extra moisture since they were a little dry. So definitely ask for extra sauce with your order! read more