I would give Japengo more than 5 stars if I could. It is pricey but the food is tasty, unique and exquisite. In a 7-day vacation, we ate here twice. Our first night we both had scallops and we each had a salad. I can't eat dairy so the chef made me a special non-dairy dipping sauce which was incredible. Our server was attentive without hovering. The view was beautiful. We ordered a takeout dinner our last night; two salads and two sushi rolls. Locally grown produce and freshly caught fish. We called in our order and they called within 30 minutes telling us it was ready. Another delicious dinner. Well done Japengo. read more

Japengo - View from Japengo outdoor patio. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Japengo is one of a few restaurants in the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort, and room credit can be applied. We came here for an easy dinner and were satisfied. Most of the seating can be counted as patio, but the southern area (towards the left as you enter) will have the better ocean view and maybe also be shaded (depending on the time you eat). Unfortunately those tables only seat 4, so larger parties will be at the northern patio or inside. When close to sunset the northern patio will have sunlight directly and/or reflected off of the ocean. Best item was the pork belly Bao, which comes with 3 per order. Very flavorful pork belly and toppings, would get again. The Chicken Breast with Garlic Noodles was also very good, more so the garlic noodles (amazing and robust flavor) with the chicken taking a backseat in the dish. Thai Lettuce Cups were delicious, generous portion of the ground chicken, lime to spritz, and a sauce that is for...dipping or pouring or paddling with a spoon. Great dish and would get again. The prawn mango salad was solid, good dressing, cold and flavorful prawns, small diced mangoes underneath, a healthy item at a lower price point in the menu. Cajun Hamachi Sashimi was great (so I was told, none was saved for me). Lahaina Sunset Roll looks appealing but was rather bland for all the ingredients that should add flavor. Blackened Ahi Roll also looked great with underwhelming flavor. Maybe the pork belly and lettuce cups just made these seem mediocre flavor by comparison. Calamansi Paloma sounds amazing on paper, even though it's a Paloma without grapefruit, and was described as a margarita and I do think that is apt. It's downfall is the amount of ice, where the first sip or two were flavorful, but each sip after that was watered down. If the first sip flavor could be maintained then I would recommend the drink, but with all that ice (needed to keep it cold?) it doesn't stay great long. Lastly we asked for ponzu sauce twice, and we're surprised to find that as a small surcharge on the bill. Notification would have been appreciated. A 20% gratuity for parties of 6 or more was displayed in the menu. read more

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Excellent Sushi restaurant at the Hyatt Hotel. We try to go whenever we are in Maui. If you like Sushi you should give it a try.

We had the pleasure of staying at the Hyatt Regency during our stay in Maui and ended up eating here two nights because the sushi and service was outstanding! They had many delicious items on the menu but we couldn't bring ourselves to order anything other than sushi! (and dessert). The sushi was AMAZING. Generous-sized rolls with delicious, fresh fish. Mmmm. The location and view are lovely. The service both nights, including the hostesses, was outstanding. There is a parking lot for the hotel or valet as well. Better yet, if you are staying nearby/Whalers Village, hop on the free trolley! I do suggest making reservations. The only room for improvement is to offer a larger selection of sushi and although the Ka'anapali Pie was delicious, it was so frozen that it was too difficult to eat and therefore, enjoy. Suggest maybe letting it rest before serving. Oh! and I wish they had been open for lunch or at least offered sushi midday :) but that is just a *wish*. Overall, I ENTHUSIASTICALLY recommend dining here if you are staying anywhere in the area. The only other place I liked was Monkeypod in Whalers Village for lunch. And, since Japengo is only open for dinner.... well, no conflict there!! Honestly I would have eaten here a 3rd time if it had been up to me :) Enjoy!! read more

This place is amazing! Be sure to reserve ahead as they fill up fast (like weeks if possible). They social distance well and much of the restaurant is outside. Staff are friendly! To start we had the ribs and pork belly baos. Extremely tasty and cooked to perfection. Meat on the ribs slid off perfectly. Pork belly buns were seasoned so well. We shared blackened ahi and Kaanapali roll. Both had super tender fish and fresh ingredients. As a local from another island, this food was definitely up to par. A perfect place for families and friends. A lot of great drink options. The sake flight was really good and smooth as expected. They have kid meal options too. Be sure to make a stop here on any Maui vacation! read more

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We had been looking forward to dining at Japengo since we booked our Maui trip 8 months ago, and it did not disappoint. Everything about Japengo was fabulous. The sleek ambiance, the refreshing outdoor patio seating, and the excellent staff combined helped create the perfect dining experience. We ordered the sushi, and it was by far the best sushi I've ever had. While Japengo is known for their sushi they also offer fish and steak dishes. I highly recommend Japengo to anyone who loves fresh sushi! read more

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Just thought it was important to get this out there....i know some people are experiencing challenging times at Japengo. We have been going here for nearly 10 years and NEVER had a meal that did not meet or exceed our expectations. We were here August 21st and had 8pm reservations and requested earlier, like 7pm and they were so accommodating. We had to wait at the bar for 20 min or so and got to know Lance who was SO appreciative that we were here and supporting west maui. He was awesome. As promised we were seated early and had an awesome meal with Otoro, Kampachi and Sake...SO fresh and good. Also service (Chantrelle???) was so attentive. The Udon noodle dish with shrimp and lobster was amazing. Will come back here again and again. Looking forward to seeing the new patio but good job making the current one work. Thanks to all. read more

Japengo - Wine service - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

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One of our favorites in Maui at the Hyatt Regency. Their drinks and appetizers are fantastic!!!

Kinda disappointing dinner. Brought my boyfriend here for his birthday (I mentioned it was his bday in the reservation) and was only greeted at the host stand. Sat us at a not so clean table that was not even set and the server didn't greet my boyfriend even after checking his license when he ordered some wine. Thought maybe she was just going to surprise him at the end but she just brought the check for us after we boxed up our food. Cynthia was nice but I just felt they would've at least done that considering Japengo is a somewhat "fancier" restaurant. I brought my friend to the steakhouse here at the Hyatt back in March and the service was way better and they didn't forget her birthday amenity. Food was okay, most liked the udon read more

Great atmosphere, views, and delicious food! We had an amazing experience dining at Japengo. The atmosphere was romantic and the views at sunset were stunning since this restaurant overlooks the ocean. Service: Service was so friendly and attentive. For dinner we started off with some cocktails (well I ended up getting a mocktail because I'm allergic to alcohol). The waiter recommended something with ginger beer and I was a huge fan. For the food, we started off with the steamed clams which were absolutely perfect and we also ordered a roll to share. My husband and I each had the chirashi for dinner and were very happy with our meal. Fish was all fresh and nicely prepared and overall food was great. Would 10/10 recommend this restaurant if you're nearby or staying at the Hyatt! read more

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Food was great! The scenery was excellent, a beautiful night in Maui. It was my wife's birthday and and we went back to celebrate at Japengo after an 8 year hiatus. read more

Japengo's kitchen has no plan to prevent cross contamination for shellfish allergy. All sushi, wok dishes and grilled entrees were unavailable. Manager offered to have a mahi mahi pan seared. Settled for steamed carrots (no sauce) and boa buns. Disappointing since Hyatt restaurants usually are known for their quality and service. read more

Ugh. I hate hate hate over paying for crappy food. The only this place is even getting two stars was: 1. their super sweet hostess that worked PM shift Jan 16th that was so kind to make sure I had everything I needed for my meal. 2. their matcha cheesecake because they added a bunch of Oreo crumbs. I'm not sure if it's because it was a Sunday and the fish was bad or what, but it was so so bad. I only had 3 bites and had to toss it out. It took about 45 mins for my order to be prepared (which was fine, bc I know things are understaffed with covid) I had ordered Salmon Nigiri, the Laihaina Sunset roll, and I think it was the Kaanapali roll? I'm not one to complain directly to the hotel because hey, I get it. You're understaffed, overworked and I don't want to add on to the pressure. But damn, this was just out right horrible and robbery for hotel food. $91 for 2 rolls, salmon nigiri, and dessert since they had a 15% auto gratuity for take out orders. Maybe it was because it was a Sunday and it was just the end of their prep food? but the fish was warm (yuck for RAW), and flavorless. It seems like people's mileage may vary, but I would MAYBE only come back for drinks and the view. That's a big MAYBE and if somebody else paid for me to go LOL. read more

Disappointed in our experience tonight. My surf and turf came out with a steak that was nearly well done despite being ordered medium rare. The recook took so long my partner was done eating by the time the steak came back out. I would have expected at least a manager to pop by with an apology given the high price point of this restaurant and extended wait, but nobody seemed to care. We loved this restaurant so much on our last visit we ate there 4 times. We left disappointed and don't plan to return this week. read more

The food, service and location cannot be beat. This restaurant came highly recommended and it did not disappoint. The shushimi grade melted in mouth. We will return! read more

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Delicious food. Great ambiance. Saw wonderful sunset. Get there at 5pm when it opens for no reservations. read more

Japengo - Sunset - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

We had a few rolls of amazing sushi for our appetizer and followed it up with the Fried Rice and The Shaking Beef Noodles. The food was really flavorful and the portions were large. The area surrounding the restaurant are under construction and the views are obscured by walls. It was uncomfortably hot, even in the air conditioned space. I feel for the staff that had to work in those conditions. They are troopers and did a great job. From the welcome to our exit, the staff delivered exceptional customer service. read more

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Japengo is located at the Hyatt Regency in Maui. The ambiance with views of the pool and ocean at sunset were breathtaking. The food sparks your tastebuds beyond your imagination. The chicken salad wraps were the perfect starter to the evening. Cooked to perfection and accompanied by a tangy dipping sauce. The chicken on a bed of noodles was moist and tasty as was the noodle bowl with steak and vegetables. Excellent service. Pricey but worth every penny! read more

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Great place to grab sushi while in Maui! Fresh sashimi, nigiri and even the steak was great. Service was friendly and it was easy to ask them to make accommodations as we wanted to change our table to get a better view. read more

Japengo - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

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Located within the Hyatt in Kaanapali we thoroughly enjoyed our meal and service. First time we ordered sushi and rolls and it rivaled some of the best sushi we've had. Wonders salad with mango made for great pairing. Complimentary dessert for my wife's birthday. All around great meal. And don't forget to see the penguins in the lobby! read more

Service was great and food was very good! I wish you could see sunset a little bit better from inside but overall good experience read more

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This was so bad It's a sushi place for people that never have sushi and think any sushi is good. Took for fucking ever too read more

Japengo is one of the best restraints I've been to not only in Maui but anywhere. The food is incredible and it's matched perfectly with the service and views. This is a must stop if you're in Maui. We went during sunset and it was incredible. The fish is fresh and the rolls are creative and tasty. Overall I give it a 4.6/5 read more

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Sit at the bar (no reservations required) and order the two best things on the menu: Trader Vic's Original Mai Tai and the awesomely flavored chicken lettuce wraps and you'll be a happy camper. Beautiful view. Now go home. The normal dining experience was very disappointing on several levels. Service was dreadful due to understaffing, undertraining, and a poorly managed back of house. I felt bad for them. The food (other than the lettuce wraps) ranged from boring and flavorless (stir fried vegetables and tofu - supposedly one of their specialties) to literally inedible (the braised beef short ribs). The shrimp was overcooked. The side of bok choy was dull. I had to ask for soy sauce for the veg stir fry so it tasted like something. It also had about five 1" cubes of tofu. Really? $26 with a 10x+ markup and you cheap out on the friggin tofu? Not recommended. read more

I ate my dinner in 40 minutes. From the time we sat down we were told you have 10 minutes to order! What a great way to greet your guests. My daughter asked for the special "We don't have that" I asked for glass of Prosecco "We don't have that" Listen I got the message you did not want us there delaying your departure. Ordered lettuce cups, and garlic noodles, and got the heck out of there. Never going back!! read more

Great spot in Maui for some sushi! You never know with these resort restaurants, but this one delivered the goods. Some of the best sushi I've ever had, and I've had sushi from all the four corners of the world including Japan. The sushi melts in your mouth. Drinks were also top notch and staff was on their A game. Overall, on of the better restaurants on Maui. Thumbs up. read more

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Japengo has become a family tradition when we're in Maui. Tonight surpassed our expectations with a 12/10 on every dish. Love the atmosphere and the outstanding service provided by Bobby. read more

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Amazing food and service. Made reservations for my wife birthday. We got sat down on an amazing table over looking the ocean. Service was great, answered all our questions and suggested other dinner locations for Kaui (or next stop) Ambiance was perfect, till the very end when it started to rain. (Hawaii weather) still beautiful location and amazing people. read more

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Japengo isn't temporarily closed, it opened on 26th November 23, but it should be closed as they are doing major renovations and the restaurant isn't up to it's usual fantastic standard. We booked for Hubb's birthday and when we arrived the view was boarded up, the bar closed, and we had to wait to be seated even though we made a reservation. Then they took us to a dark corner where it was surrounded by dark brown boards so we asked to wait for another seat. Back to the entrance and waiting around looking at brown boards, very depressing. Then they had a table open and we walked in and it was almost next to the one we refused to be seated at. So back to the entrance to wait. We were just on the verge of walking out when they said they had a table for us. It was at the end of the only view right beside a huge hole and more boards but I saw a nice table in the middle that was free and promptly sat at it to stop this charade and actually get a table that had a slight view, one of 4 in the restaurant. The waiting staff weren't too pleased but I was over the seating fiasco and needed a drink after all this toing and froing. At long last we had a table and Michael our server promptly arrived and saved the night for us! He was excellent, quick, nice to talk to, and saved our birthday celebration. Yay, Mahalo Michael :) Cocktails were ordered, a lychee martini and a mocktail, and they were excellent. I normally don't like lychee but the pineapple gives it an edge and it went down well. Hubbs, the nominated driver liked his juicy mocktail and it was nice to get something other than coke. We ordered our usual, Unagi sashimi, the seafood pancakes each, along with the mashed potato with kimchee. YUM! Although the seafood pancakes consistency has changed and it is more like a pizza on the interior than a pancake. Preferred the original texture so a star off. But the dipping sauce...oh my, I could add a tequila shot n drink it like a cocktail, salty, umami goodness. Our birthday celebration was dismal. It is a pity the Hyatt isn't being open and letting customers know that there is major construction going on and that the restaurant is boarded up and the bar closed. We won't be back for a while because of this. Pity, it used to be our favourite restaurant! read more

Well..It looked like it was gonna be nice. We got there around 5:30 pm , we had 2 kids with us. It felt as if servers didn't care if we were there. When they came they just were not tight on their game. I mean for a high end dining experience it felt the prices were way too high for not OK service. When the check came I was a bit stunned...LITTLE DID WE KNOW THEY HAD ALREADY ADDED GRATUITY. Not a big deal but No one mentioned it to us. The table had two families 3 people per each side so we split the check. Later on I looked at me bank statement and they had charged my Card twice for the split amount. My friends, the other party, called in and gave their card number again to pay the half of the check that should have gone on their card. The server asked if they wanted to add gratuity, my friend said "yes" add $65.00 (not knowing gratuity was already added..Well the server ended up charging her card twice too...Long story short.. was a mess not fun, too expensive for the service, and I would not go back. read more

Went to Japengo just because it was recommended to us by the staff upon arrival, that we should go check it out. We went on a Monday night our reservation was for 7:15pm. They brought us back and served us water we didn't get to place a drink order until 30 mins later of waiting. Instead we got served more water as my Fiancé had finished his. One of the employees Bobby kept going around table to table to see how they were enjoying the food and service as we were met with not even our drink orders taken. He finally took our order our drinks came 20 mins later we got to place our orders with him. My fiancé finished his drink before the food even came by. We ordered 3 items besides the drinks the kajiki carpaccio which was super salty (I'm not sure if it's usually like that) and smelled super fishy (I know it's fish) the fried rice and the kimchee edemame mash. (My fiancé was going to order another item but I guess they ran out) the mash was good and the fried rice was okay nothing to rave about. Over all the drinks were the best thing out of what we got and the food was mid. But for 114$ you would think the food would be a little better. read more

Food was on point and came out fast. Everything tasted fresh and did not disappoint. Our servers were very attentive and their service was excellent. The ambiance was very friendly and we will definitely be coming back! read more

This was a special birthday dinner for my friend. We loved the new outdoor patio arrangement and were treated to a table at the edge toward the ocean. The food is Always the best, especially the kimchi pancake. We have known our wonderful server, Carrie, for the 12 years on the island, and she is perfection in gracious service, remembering us and being a lovely person. The surprise slice of cake to celebrate the night was a big hit. Japengo is Always our "go to" restaurant for reunions, celebrations and 'date night'. And the full moon and glow of planets on a lovely night was much appreciated!! Thank you to All. read more

Read good reviews about Japengo, and decided to make reservations for the day we checked in at the Hyatt. We arrived at 5:30pm and were seated right away. Our server greeted us and water was brought to the table. Food: We ordered Edamame as an appetizer. I decided on the California Roll and my husband got the Filet Mignon, (ordered medium rare). The California Roll was decently sized with a generous portion of crab and avocado. My husband's filet was cooked and seasoned perfectly. The filet was accompanied by mashed potatoes. Overall, service was really good. Our drinks were brought out in a timely matter, and our waters were consistently filled. View was great! Covid protocols are followed with social distancing of tables and everyone wearing mask and gloves. I highly recommend Japengo, and look forward to our next visit. read more

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What a place, amazing sushi at what I think is a fair price. Views to die for, friendly service, delicious drinks, beautiful setting. Best sushi on the beach in Ka'anapali... absolutely recommend! read more

Japengo - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

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5 stars for ambience 5 stars for service 3.5 stars for the sushi 4.25 for the main dishes The food was fresh but sushi lacked flavor. Maybe they expect people to drown it in soy sauce. We ordered miso soup, rainbow roll & another shrimp tempura type roll - both just OK, mahi mahi (which was very fresh) and seafood udon (very tasty). It's pricey for a family and the food is just OK - but the ambience by the ocean makes this restaurant worth a visit when on this side of the island. read more

Japengo located in Hyatt Regency in Maui The atmosphere and ambiance is what makes this restaurant pop From the outside it looks like your going to receive the best quality Japanese food but unfortunately this restaurant is a let down. This plus side is our server Ben was very nice and welcoming Lets start with each individual dish Hibachi Glazed Ahi Tuna- Can assure you this wasn't the freshest I've had in Hawaii. The Tuna was overcooked and chewy Grilled Scallops- 5/5 fresh/clean and savory. The dish as your entree may not be the best idea, look to get more sides Grilled Hawaiian Style Chicken Breast- This dish was delicious the garlic noodles were on point. The chicken breast was pretty authentic as I can distinguish the seasonings they used to prepare the chicken. 5/5 Shaking Beef Noodles- If your big into lime and vinegar its very overpowered in this dish. The beef was definitely overcooked just not acceptable in a fine dining Japanese restaurant Overall out of the dishes, I just don't justify the price for what your getting. If your celebrating a birthday your better going to off to find a real local Japanese spot. You are mainly paying for the seat and views. read more

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A little disappointed. Took a while to have us seated, despite having reservations. Food also took very long to come out and I was getting torn up by mosquitoes! Food was okay. Dim lit with cute lights on tables. read more

Japengo has amazing atmosphere, friendly staff, and the food is super delicious, and consistently good. read more

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Food is ok, service is disappointing. Our server didn't come check on us at all or asked if the food is ok. Only heard him chatting away with the other table next to us. He came by just a few times the entire meal: taking the order, ask ing if we were done eating, bringing the dessert menu after we asked for it (only gave one menu to my husband), bringing the dessert, then bringing the check when we were not done with dessert yet. Came here for a birthday celebration but the experience was very disappointing. read more