I wish there's 6 stars that I can give. Their food was…read morebeyond our expectations. The bbq melts in your mouth! Amazingly outstanding. I wish I can go back to Maui so I can visit this food truck again. If you are in Maui you have to try this food truck!! Super friendly owner and clean!

Located in a quant pull off on the road to Hana, this lovely collection of roadside huts offers…read morescenic overlooks as well as friendly vibes -- the "Shaka" mentality indeed! As if the smells of their smokers hard at work wasn't enough, the service was fun, fast and ready to enjoy on the go. Best of all, their tater tots are one of a kind indoctrinating smoky barbecue essence while remaining true to the "crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside" we all crave so dearly. The men's bathroom was locked which obviously created frustration, but the pulled pork was out of this world. 5/5!!

Ordered from the house and the food was ready piping hot in about 10 minutes. The restaurant was…read moreclean and orderly, service was fast and friendly. We ordered the chicken katsu, hamburger steak, mochiko chicken and egg rolls. The portions of food was very healthy, definitely enough for 2 meals! The prices here are wonderful.. definitely worth the money! We will be putting this in our rotation of places to eat!

I have to say that this kings location has improved the food since opening. I have been eating here…read moresince it was Lynn's kitchen and even before that. So I remember when kings first opened up the food was ok but it did need improvement. Fast forward to now 2025 and the food quality has gotten better from the cheeseburger combo which is one of the best deals and its tasty to other dishes like the honey walnut shrimp and BBQ chicken combo that I ordered the other day. The honey walnut shrimp was just as good if not better than some of the pricier restaurants downtown, and the BBQ chicken was also delicious. You have a lot of options when you go to kings. One thing I find hilarious is that they are Chinese BBQ but one of the best items on the menu is the cheeseburger combo which comes with fries and a drink.for about$12. That's one of the best deals on Maui especially now that the quality has improved.the service is always fast. They have tried to fix up the interior by adding several screens that have the menu on them but I feel like it was just more confusing for some people because the menu is is all over the room so if your not used to it then it's kinda confusing? I feel like the one menu screen would be enough and use the other screens for entertainment or sports. It's also nice that I don't half to drive all the way upcountry? Since I live fairly close to Haiku Center.

My girlfriend and I have been here a handful of times and it never disappoints…read more It is pretty pricey, but welcome to Maui. They are of the same company as Gather down in Wailea, and the menu reflects that. It is a high-end ingredient and creation experience. So far, we have had the curry, Mac nut mahi, fried chicken sandwich, fried noodle dish, and wonton appetizer...everything has been top-notch. We did try the crab pizza which seemed like an aberration to everything else. Definitely do not order that. Cocktails were pretty great too. Service is solid. If I had to nitpick, you are paying high dollars but the ambience is not quite the same as a four-star hotel or Gather. I mean, it is a general store...so there is a slight value to price mismatch. The setting and ambience is very inexpensive, but everything else is expensive, but the dishes deliver. All in all, this is a place that deserves repeat visits. Each time we try something different, it is fantastic. Next time, I can't wait to try the lobster cream pasta. Just like Gather, the menu is not huge. Once you go a few times, you have the gist of what it's about. If you're a foodie, you're looking to move onto other experiences versus to keep going to the same place.

Food, vibe, art, love the old building, service is Aloha!!…read moreWorth the trip Upcountry. ***************************************(******

Amazing experience! We had gotten married the day prior and arrived at a different restaurant (in…read morewhalers village) right after and the service was like we were just other people waiting for a table (10min wait though reservations were made with notes a month in advance). When we arrived at Mama's, the staff was incredible, they had us ready for a table within the minute, the table was perfect facing out towards the ocean, and even a card celebrating the start to our honeymoon and the rest of our lives. Food was unmatched, our server was amazing. It was an absolutely beautiful experience all around. Thank you Mama's fish house and the Christenson family!!

Service was awesome. Food superb. View incredible. A…read morewonderful and memorable way to celebrate our 10 year Anniversary!

Paia Fish Market was our best meal on Maui. The sautéed mahi mahi was phenomenal and my wife's fish…read moreand chips was outstanding as well. The price was reasonable compared to other spots on the island.

Great spot in Paia! We tried the cheeseburger, chicken burger, seafood spaghetti, and the Ono fish…read moresalad - and now I know why they call it "Ono" because it really means delicious. Even though the place was very busy, the service was incredibly fast. Our food came out quickly, everything was fresh and tasted great, and the staff was friendly and welcoming. Great people, great service, and great food. We'll definitely be back!

What a WONDERFUL Surprise place! We were on a cycling ride when we had a flat tire. While waiting…read morefor Maui Sunriders Bike Shop to open we searched for a breakfast spot. So excited that we found this place!!! Fresh Food, Friendly Service, and Peaceful Ambience were just amazing! Definitely are go to breakfast spot for the rest of our time here!

Great smoothie shop and island gifts just outside of Paia on Baldwin Road…read more The staff is friendly, and the owner even friendlier. I had the "Maui Power" smoothie and loved every sip of Aloha!

Did a day trip to Maui and was suggested to try this place out. Tucked away in a small strip mall…read morein the small town of Pukalani is where you'll find this locally owned diner, Kalei's. You can see by the occupied tables that is not a place you come just one time. The menu had lots of choices, but we were recommended to try the roast pork and hamburger steak...so we did The roast pork was so tender and had a great flavor worth trying. The hamburger steak came with two tasty homemade Pattie's and gravy. Very tender and you could tell the patties were not prepackaged...homemade. Both plates came with one scoop rice and Mac salad that I loved, not just the flavor, but it included a dash of tuna, onions, chopped celery. So ono! Everything pulled together with the brown gravy. Oh so yummy. The prices are reasonable. Staff is very welcoming. There's inside and outside seating and lots of free parking. Would I go back? Definitely!

Small place tucked in a shopping center, so plenty of parking available. The inside is small, but…read morewe were visiting at 2pm on a Tuesday, so there was plenty of room to dine in. I saw a lot of people taking food to go and they package the food with care (mine had foil so it wouldn't soak through the container). Comfort food indeed. The rice with gravy and chicken hit the spot. I think it'd be really good as a bowl so you could mix it all together. The Mac salad was pretty good too. It was too much food for one person though- not a bad thing but as a tourist I dont have anywhere to keep the leftovers. Husband had the surf and turf sandwich with Siracha and thoroughly enjoyed every bite.

We live on the other side of the island and while we have an excellent Japanese restaurant (Takumi…read more- try the omakase) we decided to drive over to experience Nuka as it has so many fantastic reviews, and we really appreciate and enjoy Japanese cuisine. Nuka was exceptional. Authentically Japanese, the restaurant is beautifully yet serenely decorated, the staff are welcoming and well versed in the menu and flavors, and pricing is competitive for island restaurants. In fact when you know the healthy ingredients are the best available, locally grown/caught/raised and cooked to perfection it takes it up a notch. We arrived just as they opened for lunch at 11.30am and luckily managed to be seated straight away. I've read that dinner is much harder to get a table and there is a long wait so arrive accordingly ;) Parking is available in the car park next door beside the gym, free and self parking. So, what did we order?......... Grapefruit lychee spritzer - we chose the mocktail version but you can make it a cocktail too. Sooo citrusy and thirst quenching. Not sweet, zingy. Very refreshing on a hot Maui day Miso - earthy, salty, brothy, umami, steaming hot in a bowl to start off your extravaganza of a meal Shio koji cabbage - finely shredded with sesame and house milled bran and seasoning, like an elegant Japanese coleslaw, I loved it! Nasu Miso eggplant - slightly sweet because of the miso, I liked the taste but it wasn't a texture I'm used to eating, which I found a lot in Japan, eg mochi. But I can't fault the dish because of that, the miso umami was richly broiled and it was a popular dish House Nuka pickles - crunchy, fresh and sprinkled with sesame (daikon radish, carrot and cucumber), a good palate cleanser and a nice texture to complement the eggplant above. Not vinegary, just fresh Saba Nigiri - two pieces of moreish mackerel sushi, melt in the mouth with so much flavor, decent sized nigiri too Shiso Country sushi roll - on the specials list, and it was amazingly special! Ahi, habanero masago, orange masago, shaved shiso leaf, ponzu, so many flavours and textures combined into a party in the mouth, with a slight heat build as you ate it. A favourite Miso Butterfish - OMG it looked so amazing and was another popular dish, for a good reason, it is delicious. Melt in the mouth, flaky, savory cod, a nice sized serving, and the miso sauce is sooo good with the buttery fish Lilikoi ice cream - hubby only had room for one generous creamy scoop served with chocolate wafers and decorated with fresh mint. Perfect end to a delightful meal We both felt that this is definitely one of the best restaurants on island, culturally and gastronomically, pricewise and food presentation, authenticity and awareness of local produce....it all adds up to an outstanding dining experience. We will most definitely be returning even though we have to drive an hour and half to get there! "Gochisousama deshita"

Performance: 3 45 minute wait for a table, got order wrong…read moreonce but fixed surprisingly fast, staff generally pleasant humans. Environment: 5 Amazing location, lovely to walk around in while waiting for table, little store down the way, great weather. Meals: 3 Very filling, only had two rolls and didn't need anything else, pretty average sushi though, nothing to write home about. Drinks: 4 Large selection, overall pretty creative, however quantities of ingredients could have been much better thought out, very nice. Ambiance: 3 Average sushi vibes, bar puts you elbow to elbow with the person next to you, very loud inside, better layout needed, good decor. Space: 2 Restaurant is way too small, tables too close and bar too small, bathrooms smell of chemical leaks and are full of trash, cool sink.

Got food from Al's BBQ Pit for the first time last night at the Sunday Market in Kahului…read more We got the Big Al combo, garlic noodles with steak, and brownie mochi. And holy moly they were all phenomenal. There were four adults and we were all completely satisfied with the amount of food from those items. We ate them faster than we usually do and there were a couple of fork fights because they were so stinking delicious. Thank you Al and the whole family!

Sunday market at the old Kahului shopping center...I was at home, my wife bought me a Fried Akule…read morePlate Lunch Special for $14. Barrahhh buggah brought tears to my eyes. I thought I was 12 years old again growing up in my hometown Hana. The plate had one akule, 3 scoops white rice, diced tomatoes and onions, and a sauce mix of shoyu, calamansi, and vinegar. I'm old school native Hawaiian weigh about 270 lbs. I'm not a professional reviewer or taster, BUT I am a professional eater. So I lovingly told my wife, "Honey...next time you see this special again, buy 2 plates." I don't know who Bruddah Al is, but he know what he doing. I highly recommend Al's BBQ Pit for locals and vistors.