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    Kaleis

    4.4 (173 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Chinese chicken salad $20
    Steven S H C.

    It was great to run into this no frills restaurant. Food reminds me of Dennys. You can get Hawaiian favorites quickly and don't have to pay the elevated price. There were daily specials starting at $5. You order at the front and get a number. They will deliver the food to your table. Quick and friendly service for fraction of ocean view restaurant.

    Saimin
    Ryan F.

    The restaurant was clean and friendly. Plenty of parking. The hosts really exhibited the Aloha spirit. And our server was nice. We ordered the Saimin and the Hawaiian garlic shrimp. It was very good. I'd come back to enjoy some Hawaiian comfort food at Kalei's again!

    Chicken Katsu
    Nichole S.

    Stopped here for lunch yesterday. You go up and order your food. We ordered loco moco and chicken Katsu. Pretty big portions we split the two between my husband and my daughter and I.Was good. I liked the sauce they gave him for the chicken Katsu. Loco mocha was good we got it with onions and mushrooms on it. Wish that we didn't. Was pretty good. Macaroni salad was all right.

    Garlic shrimp ~ rice and salad
    Alice W.

    Garlic shrimp ~ delicious, so much garlic, well fried and shrimp was big! 4 stars Big kahuna ~ burger patty, chicken and fried fish ~ lots of value for food. 3.5 stars

    Sue S.

    IMHO Discovered Kalei's franchise on our last visit and was very impressed. This trip, we dined at Kalei's three times because their food, service, portion and price were consistently good. On our first visit this trip, we ordered the Crispy Pork Belly Plate, $19, and the Cheap Eats special of Mochiko Chicken, hot dog, rice and corn, $7. Did I mention their all-day Happy Hour special on Miller Lite, Coors Light, and Heineken is $3.50?!! On our second visit, I decided on the 'Hangover" which consisted of a cheeseburger & fries plus a bowl of saimin, for only $16. Hubby ordered the "Four meat special", mochiko chicken, beef, hot dog and Pork (?) with rice and corn for $12 (?), I think. Our last visit, we enjoyed a Breaded Ono burger, $11, a Cheeseburger, $13, and a side of crinkle fries, $5, and a dessert order of Chantilly croissants (which they are known for), $7.50. If you're trying to save money on your Maui meals, get thee to Kalei's for great local food, great portions, great service, and great prices! You will return again, and again!!!

    Four meat special $12.
    Paul C.

    We stopped by Kalei's and knew it was going to be good the second we walked in and saw the entire place full of locals. That's usually the universal island sign that you found the right spot. We ordered Da Bento, the crispy chicken mandu, and the $12 four meat plate special. Honestly, everything was good. Portions were huge and packed with classic Hawaiian comfort food flavors. The meats were flavorful, the fried items had a great crunch, and the rice tied everything together perfectly. The crispy chicken mandu was probably the sleeper hit. Crispy on the outside, juicy inside, and hard to stop eating once you start. The Da Bento gave a little bit of everything, which was perfect for trying multiple local-style dishes in one plate. The four meat plate special felt like a challenge issued directly to my stomach and somehow still disappeared. This isn't a fancy touristy Instagram-food type of place. It feels authentic, relaxed, and local. Just solid Hawaiian comfort food served in big portions with people around you who clearly eat there regularly. Definitely worth stopping by if you want real local plate lunch vibes while in Maui

    moo cow wow omelette w/ the potatoes
    Joleen P.

    Food was sooo good! They give a lot in their plates too so I'd say portion is perfect. You order at the counter and it's pretty spacious inside so good place to take the family out. The workers are so friendly here too so you'll always get good service when you go in.

    Breakfast!
    Cindy G.

    When you're on the West side be sure to check out Kalei's Restaurant. So simple.. Upon arriving check out the menu, order your food and pay at the cashier, they will bring your food to you. Many local food to choose from, we had the breakfast before heading out to Kula! Came back at the end of the day for take out to grind at the hotel. Beautiful relaxing restaurant, also don't forget to pick up some merch bags & stationary gifts sold near the front. Mahalo Kalei's!

    Kids cheese burger
    Heather T.

    Our first time trying Kaleis. You have to order first and seat yourself anywhere. The food was really tasty, fulfilling and satisfying. My bf ordered big kahuna he said it was delicious. I ordered da bento it was a really big portion very crunchy for the mochi chickens, shrimp. Overall was yummy with different kinds of meats. My son ordered cheese burger with fries off the kids meal, just have to add your preference of condiments from the table. The diner was nice and clean. Staff was friendly. Service of the food wait during dinner was 10mins, pretty fast! Overall we will be coming back again when we're in Lahaina

    Da Bento
    Sydney H.

    Great quick-service spot in the Lahaina Cannery, and well priced too! Each plate lunch comes with white rice and mac salad. The shoyu chicken is braised thigh in a sweet sauce. I really liked the mochiko chicken as well - crispy, sweet, and not dry! The teri beef wasn't the best cut of meat out there but it does the trick. Overall an ideal place for a larger group, the restaurant space is large and inviting. Located near anchor drugstore spots (Long's Drugs, ABC Store, Safeway), great pre-beach lunch meal.

    I am 99.8% sure this is chicken katsu but there is a very slight margin of error in my memory.
    Vicki B.

    We usually eat at Kalei's Lunchbox in Wailuku as our first stop in Maui. We love the food, the staff and the people, in that order. We were excited to learn they were opening a location in Lahaina, in the Cannery (next to Safeway), and decided to try it for dinner last month (March 2026). It's very spacious and clean, and everything is new and shiny (they opened this location fairly recently). You order at the front desk, they give you a number and then they'll bring your food out when it's ready. The menu is on one of those electronic boards above the desk. They may have had hard copy menus, but one wasn't offered to me. I'm embarrassed to say I can't remember what I got, but I *think* it was the chicken katsu. They let me sub a green salad for the mac salad which made my gut very happy since green isn't a prominent color in our vacation fare. My husband got the mochiko chicken. His mochiko chicken portion was very generous, enough for him to have leftovers the next day. They were a bit more stingy with the katsu. Both dishes were prepared well. The restaurant itself was freezing. If I had to guess, I'd say the A/C was set at 67 or lower. The practically subzero temps made it hard to enjoy my meal; I was hell bent on getting out as quickly as possible in hopes of thawing out though the weather during our visit was less than ideal. I'm happy there is another restaurant in Lahaina and happier that it is affordable and serves good food. I just happen to like the location in the Maui Lani shopping center better than this one.

    Helen Q.

    Casual dining, the former location of Dennys. Order/Pay at the counter and find your own seating. Food is brought to you. Ordered the furikake mochiko chicken. Nice crispy crunch, yet chicken is still tender and juicy. The batter had a slight hint of sweetness to it from the mochiko breading. I would definitely order again. Also ordered the club double patty blt burger. It's an interesting twist as it's like a patty melt, but also a club sandwich in one. Instead of burger buns, it's bread like an actual club sandwich. Prices are decent.

    Waiting for kale chicken chopped salad and ahi burger with fries
    Jill S.

    Stopped in for quick lunch.Fast and pleasant service with fair pricing too. No beers though,husband was bummed. I ordered the kale chopped salad and added chicken,husband got the ahi sandwich and we shared fries. Realized they gave me the Chinese chicken salad but in a rush to change it out so ate it anyway.It had a strange tasting dressing but to be fair I don't care for Chinese salads. My husband thought his sandwich was alright.The fries were good

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    Service is great and food just delicious. Restaurant very clean and comfortable. All staff members are very nice and attentive.

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    Awesome food! excellent fast service! breaded beef teriyaki so bomb! Mac salad winners!!!

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    Star Noodle - Garlic Noodles

    Star Noodle

    4.1(8.6k reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    We made an 8 PM reservation for two on a Thursday night and proceeded within minutes upon arrival…read more The food was excellent, and the atmosphere is relaxed. As a vegetarian, I asked the waiter what I could order and they said they could make pad Thai, Singapore noodles, garlic noodles, vegetarian. We ordered the green beans, appetizer and the Singapore noodles vegetarian both were excellent!! The Singapore noodles are a bean thread noodle with egg and tofu and bell peppers and tiny limes. I think were calamansi-- just delicious!! The green beans came with crispy, garlic, and spicy Fresno peppers on top and we're cooked to a chard perfection. Would definitely return. You can park in the Safeway/canner row parking lot and walk over.

    Had dinner here with my son and Aunt. This updated review pains me…read more... Food- my cousin told me that Star Noodle had changed, that it's only dim sum for lunch, that the dim sum is super expensive and not very good. I have always had delicious meals here and thought I'd stick with dinner. Turns out, it didn't matter. Dinner might as well be dim sum too. Food came out way too fast. I actually timed the table in front of us, from the time the waitress left the table to the first few dishes coming to the table, just over 3 minutes! There were some dishes I enjoyed (miso butterfish and pohole salad), but two former favorites were huge disappointments (bao buns and the garlic noodles), two dishes I didn't care for (shrimp tempura and adobo ribs), and one that was just meh (string beans). The table to our right didn't take any of their leftovers and they had quite a bit too. Was very disappointed overall. My aunt enjoyed her meal, but I felt bad she didn't experience the Star Noodle from before... normally our first and last meal in Maui, but I cancelled our second dinner for next week! The new location (just next door) was nice, but it didn't make up for their mediocre food.

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    Star Noodle - Interior seating

    Interior seating

    Star Noodle - Tempura Shrimp - Faux'nagi Sauce, Garlic Aioli

    Tempura Shrimp - Faux'nagi Sauce, Garlic Aioli

    Star Noodle - Our view from our table.

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    Our view from our table.

    Mala Ocean Tavern - Mala Building

    Mala Ocean Tavern

    4.3(2.8k reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$$
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

    This was the best food I've had in a long time and was well worth the price! The duck was amazing…read moreand steak was cooked perfectly and so delicious! The appetizers were fresh and so good as well! We've eaten at multiple fancy restaurants while being here on vacation, and none of the food came close to this! We got to enjoy the beautiful sunset and listen to the waves while eating. Our server was so fun and came out multiple times to check on us and fill our drinks. We have already recommended this place to our in laws who are visiting in November and can't wait to return to try some amazing food!

    Mala Ocean Tavern has an absolutely beautiful setting. Sitting on the patio, listening to the waves…read moreand watching the sunset made for a really nice atmosphere. The service was friendly and welcoming as well. Unfortunately, the food didn't quite match the setting for us. Several dishes were overly salty, and the value for the portion sizes was disappointing. For example, five small prawns were $45, and the whole fried fish was $99. The calamari starter was also disappointing. It wasn't fresh calamari, but rather fried calamari strips that seemed like the type that come frozen in a bag. The bruschetta wasn't really bruschetta either. It was more like an open-faced sandwich. At these prices, I expected better quality, preparation, and portion sizes. It's definitely a place where you're paying a premium for the oceanfront view and atmosphere. Beautiful location and friendly service, but the food and overall value fell short for us.

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    Mala Ocean Tavern - Seared Ahi Sandwich

    Seared Ahi Sandwich

    Mala Ocean Tavern - Hummus

    Hummus

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    Filet Mignon

    Monkeypod Kitchen - Fresh Caught Fish Tacos

    Monkeypod Kitchen

    4.1(3.8k reviews)
    2.5 mi
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    We recently had dinner at Monkeypod Kitchen, located in Whalers Village. We arrived during Happy…read moreHour. The cocktails were $4 off, and the Pizzas were on special. My husband ordered the Monkeypod Mai Tai, which came with a nice foam. I ordered the Brewed Awakening, which was delicious but strong. We started with the Grilled Appetizer Shrimp, which comes with cornbread. The sauce on the shrimp was absolutely amazing. The Margherita Pizza was delicious, nice and thin. Bonus, there was live music. Food 5/5 Service 5/5 Ambiance 5/5,

    While the venue is pretty spectacular, I've been disappointed in the food over my last 3 visits…read more This time I was also underwhelmed with the service. I guess everyone has a bad night now and then. Clearly our server was in that mode. Just sort of a dowered look on her face and no warmth or personal touch. The drop in food quality is the real problem. I had the grilled fish sandwich (last two times there) and was bummed at how over cooked it was. The time before I had to send it back because it was like a tennis shoe sole. I even asked that it not be over cooked when I first ordered. Yikes!!! Pizza sauce was very thick and tomato pasty (canned?) At least the crust was good. I'm a big fan of Merriman's, but this branch is not anything like the original Wailea restaurant. Somebody in management needs to wake up and get involved. Customers shouldn't be taken for granted. For now, go to Aloha Grill.

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    Monkeypod Kitchen - The atmosphere here!

    The atmosphere here!

    Monkeypod Kitchen - Seared Ahi Steak

    Seared Ahi Steak

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    Ube Rey

    Honokowai Okazuya Deli - Large Honokowai Okazuya Fun Salad w/ Blackened Mahi Mahi & Side of Veggies, Stir-Fried

    Honokowai Okazuya Deli

    4.1(1.1k reviews)
    4.6 mi
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    Local spot amongst other options within this strip mall that delivers the goods on point - from the…read moreegg-rolls to the steak & teriyaki grilled chicken alongside delicious macaroni salad - this is worth your patronage. Walk-up service is congenial and knowledgeable - and - while no frills inside and outside - the food will have you glad to simply embrace the surroundings and seating to eat hot right on the spot. Check it out !

    CASH ONLY , they are very clear about this which we did not know…read more The restaurant is located in a Small outdoor strip mall, limited parking but it is not in a busy area so you should be good! Very casual service. We ordered: Mahi Mahi Lemon Caper Sautée: 1/10 The fish just tasted extremely bland not fresh tough and the lemon sauce just made it wet but added in no flavor as well. Rice was mushy tasted overcooked Mac salad was decent but not the traditional Mac salad flavor. Kung Pao Chicken: 2/10 Small pieces of chicken mostly fried so very little chicken this dish had a good amount of flavor because it was sweet. Chicken and shrimp fried rice: 1/10 Rice was so mushy quality and freshness is just not there. Overall this was not our best meal in Maui I had seen the mixed reviews and wanted to give it a try unfortunately I would no eat here again just because it was not just one dish that lacked quality freshness and flavor it was everything I ordered.

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    Honokowai Okazuya Deli - Interior

    Interior

    Honokowai Okazuya Deli - Three fish sampler.  Fried mahi (awesome) grilled ahi (kind of tough), and ono.

    Three fish sampler. Fried mahi (awesome) grilled ahi (kind of tough), and ono.

    Honokowai Okazuya Deli - Korean Style BBQ Chicken Plate, a must order. Fresh flame grilled per order.

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    Korean Style BBQ Chicken Plate, a must order. Fresh flame grilled per order.

    Kaleis - hawaiian - Updated September 2026

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