Kaleis reminds me of a cafeteria style restaurant. You place your order at the front register, pay for it and find a place to sit. The cashier will give you a number to place on your table for food delivery. They offer a variety of options for breakfast and lunch. I enjoyed their corned beef hash breakfast which was very delicious and my husband had the loco moco - always good! We would recommend this restaurant to anyone who visits Lahaina on Maui! read more

We love this new restaurant! So much variety, excellent flavor and service. We all tried different things and can't wait to go back! Easy parking! Have the mochicho chicken! It's sooo good My friend loved the carbonara read more

Kaleis - Carbonara - Hawaiian Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

This place is awesome! We stopped in for lunch while on vacation in Lahaina. Highly recommend trying it. The staff was super nice and helpful, and the food "broke da mouth". We were very happy with our experience. read more

Kaleis - Teriyaki chicken, teriyaki beef, kalbi - Hawaiian Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

... instead of trying another one of the most popular restaurant recommendations tonight, we opted for this... which resembled a Zippy's, but IMO, MO BETTA!! Everyone was craving some traditional "plate lunch"..... and this place did NOT disappoint!! EVERYTHING was delicious and beyond fantastic in taste, quality and VERY reasonably priced! The wait staff was friendly and accommodating. They seemed to work a tag-team kind of service where you order when you enter, but are served your food by a wait staff team. Whatever they did, worked and the food was served prompt & efficiently! Every staff member overly thanked us for coming in, and I got the feeling they had rebuilt this shopping center after the fire and needed everyone to start supporting them again... read more

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Out of this world amazing food. Giant hunk of sesame seared ahi in a fresh baked bun. This is the second time we've come on a 6 day trip. Prices are reasonable, food fresh and delicious, quick and friendly service. Just a delight. read more

Kaleis - Cobb salad with seared ahi, chicken katsu, ahi burger, house made chicken ranch and tarter. - Hawaiian Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Solid, reasonably priced restaurant in the Cannery Strip Mall specializing in hawaiian comfort food. You order at the front desk, then get a number and pick where to sit. Food was served fresh, hot and delicious. One of our favs over our vacation. read more

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Place was amazing, great food super friendly staff. Very clean and good vibes. Will be back.

This is such a yummy place to go for plate lunch anytime of day. It's comfort food go to. The portions are really generous. The best part is that it's Santa approved! read more

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We've been coming to Maui once a year for the past 4 years, (From Oahu) and this is our first time ever eating at Kalei's! And BRAH dont let this diner be a a bite you pass on by. Located near Lahaina Safeway and across the main road from Ross you'll find this cozy diner. Ample parking with it being already part of the shopping center. We placed a phone order because it was near by and we were to tired to dine in anywhere. Here's some quick info I learned about this place. -3% credit card charge. No fees for debit or cash payments -Any phone orders over $50 required manual credit card payment over the phone -Dining in, you grab a menu and order at the counter before getting assigned a seat (very beautiful indoor seating with hawaiian art and puakenikeni lei art throughout the walls) -they have daily onolicious specials! Including cheap eats! The night i went they had mochiko chicken plate with rice and corn for only $7! Placing a phone order on a week day took only about 15-20 minutes turnaround time. We were quoted 10-15 but when I arrived I saw they got busy. One girl working the phone orders and in person orders with pick ups. She was very nice and patient with everyone she assisted. At the front counter they have in-store merch (cute items!) And 4 TV screens that tell you how to order and so many pictures of their food! The pictures looked so good the girl ordering infront of me saw them and kept adding on plates based off the pictures shown LOL. We ordered the breaded pork teriyaki, big kahuna plate, side order onion rings, keiki grilled cheese, and keiki cheese burger. Everything was so fresh, crispy, flavorful with each bite. We will definitely come back before we go back home or next year on our next Mauo trip! read more

Food was ok. Best tasting item was the Brussels sprouts, unfortunately tiny pieces of pipikaula. The cost vrs the amount of food was not worth it. As locals from Oahu, we won't be returning. The "big kahuna" had 5 little pieces of chicken. ??? Would have tried the mud pie but they were sold out. Had to stand up to ask for a refill, poho. 3 stars for the Brussels sprouts. read more

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We were looking for a spot that had good Mac salad, & the dope locals at Local Motion across the street recommended Kaleis. We stopped & got just the Mac salad to add to our Foodland noms. We liked it so much that we went back for dinner the next day to get some plates. For the non-locals, order at the front, then take your number & a seat. Honestly, you can't go wrong with any of the food. I got the loco moco, & it was sooooo good! Def a fav at our table. I also tried the Chicken Katsu Curry... crispy & not greasy, & the curry was yum & the perfect consistency. We'll def be back to try more local dishes when we visit! read more

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Arrived as a walk-in customer ready to order takeout of hurricane fries to give family an experience of Maui for $10 & I even added $2 tip but then I received fries with barely hurricane & more like a drizzle -- that's the bad news. The good news was after I asked where is the furikake, the cashier returned from kitchen with the seasoning in a to-go container which was an appropriate remedy for my happy family when I dumped it all over the fries. Sharing before and after photos. read more

Kaleis - Hurricane fries - ask for more furikake seasoning :) - Hawaiian Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

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We ordered chicken katsu and the Korean bbq chicken. Plenty of food but lots of breading on the Korean chicken. Not the best taste, very friendly service. read more

Stopped at Kalei's Lunchbox for breakfast right before our son's football game and it was exactly what we needed. We ordered the Big Kahuna, buttermilk pancakes, tater tots, and the Kalei's breakfast special. Everything came out hot, filling, and full of flavor. The portions are huge (true local plate style), so you definitely won't leave hungry. The pancakes were fluffy, the tots were perfectly crispy, and the Big Kahuna definitely lives up to the name. It's the kind of hearty breakfast that keeps you full for hours which was perfect before a long football day. Great comfort food, generous portions, and a solid local spot when you want a real breakfast. Would definitely come back. read more

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Went towards Lahaina but the roads to the banyan tree were closed. It's very sad to see all the destruction even after 2 years. We found Kalei's and I decided to revisit my food memories and have Saimin! It was hot and delicious and the broth is delightful! Pieces of char siu and kamaboku floated in the soup with green onions and thick noodles complimenting the dish. For this old haole, out reminded me of Dillingham boulevard saimin back in the day on Oahu. I wish I ate two bowls of it! Staff was super nice. Restaurant was clean, nice and cool and they made sure we were enjoying our meals. read more

Kaleis - SAIMIN - Hawaiian Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

My family and I came here for my birthday. This was my first time here. I got Da Bento, a Fanta fruit punch, and the lava rocks. Da Bento was great. I love having a bunch of different things on my plate to jump around to. Everything was great, and I'd order it again. I tried some of my mom's shrimp scampi (w/o vegetables), and that was delicious. It was super garlicky which I loved. I might order that next time. The fruit punch was standard and refreshing. I didn't care for the lava rocks. They weren't anything special, and they were overpriced. Each little ball of chocolate and cream cheese rolled in Oreo cost $3.50. My mom got a bag of the cinnamon sugar bagel slices which were super good. My aunt got the strawberry cheesecake which was sweet and yummy. My stepdad got the Kona mud pie which was huge, frozen, and as hard as a rock. It was chocolaty and tasty once it thawed. I'd come here again and recommend it to others. read more

Kaleis - Da Bento - Hawaiian Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Food was okay, hard to judge because we got it to go. I got chicken katsu, edible, not terrible. The bressels were really good and liked the sauce topping they put. Service was fast, we didn't walk all the way in since we got it to go, but it appeared clean. Probably wouldn't go back again, we are first time visitors to the island and want to try more local authentic to the island foods. read more

Kaleis - Chicken Katsu and bressels. The bressels are very good and had a delicious topping. - Hawaiian Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

We arrived from the mainland a few days ago and I was craving garlic shrimp like the Giovanni's food truck! We couldn't find it but thankfully we found Kaleis..... order their Hawaiian garlic shrimp, peel it and savor that Ono flavor! So delish & friendly staff makes it even better! Thank you Kaleis!! My boys ordered Katsu & their burger all pretty good. read more

If you're looking for authentic Hawaiian local food, this is the place to go. The portions are huge, the prices are very reasonable, and the food is absolutely delicious. What really stood out was the outstanding service--the waiter and manager went above and beyond to help our family find gluten-free options and made sure we had a great dining experience. Great food, great value, and exceptional hospitality. We will definitely be back! read more

Amazing, must try! The staff was very understanding towards gluten intolerance and the mochiko chicken was really good!

In a place where every restaurant charges as much as they can, it's great to find a place that offers a couple life cost options. Kaleis is an order first, then sit restaurant and they have a set menu and a screen that shows their current specials. When we went they had a $7 dinner that had a crispy chicken and a burger patty with gravy, rice, and corn. For being cheaper than a McDonald's meal, or was fantastic! The servers were attentive, or waters never dried up, and you know, it's Hawaii, of course everyone was cheerful. The place was pretty open and not too loud. Oh, the $13 Ahi sandwich was great and the brussel sprouts were so good, we got an extra one. read more

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Fast, efficient and friendly service. Beautiful interior. Food is delicious, filling, and relatively inexpensive. Excellent value and atmosphere. read more

Kaleis - Mac nut with chantilly cream pancakes - Hawaiian Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

One of our faves in Maui, i remember when they only had the food truck on Kahului, now they have multiple restaurants. Love that for them. Our fave is the Ono Ala Kaleis. We cannot miss getting this every time we visit Maui Service: fast and friendly Ambiance, great clean space, casual, has lots of parking read more

This the perfect place for a nice, affordable dinner. The service is fast and very friendly. Been there at least six time and they never disappoint. Garlic shrimp is superb. Highly recommend Kaleis to anyone near Lahaina. read more

After eating at Kalei's Lunchbox previously and enjoying it, we had really looked forward to trying Kalei's in Lahaina but had a bit of a mixed experience here. Most of the food we ordered was good, but the service was off their game. When the first couple of dishes were delivered to our table, we had no utensils to eat with, and some items missing from our order. Thinking that our server would be right back with the rest of the order and the utensils, we waited. After several minutes passed, and the server still hadn't come back with utensils nor the remainder of our order, we had to go and find someone to ask for both. Our order of fries then promptly appeared but they were completely cold, not hot and fresh. The rest of the food - mochiko chicken, crispy pork belly, mac salad, etc, was OK. read more

We were told in the Mall that Kalei's was a new restaurant and was very Hawaiiana. That was a perfect description. You are seated with a menu and you go back to the reception counter and the hostess takes your order and enters your selections into a point of sale system, your bill is printed, you pay and get a sign with a number so they can deliver your food and drink to you. There are lots of tables and very comfortable seating. It's all brand new and well done. The three of us ordered 2 Ono burgers, one order of fries and , a plate of chow fun noodles with fried chicken. The burgers were delicious and so were the fries. The noodles and chicken were done perfectly with a tasty sauce. The menu is all Hawaiian. The staff are awesome as well. We'll be back. Pleased to find a new place in Lahaina at Cannery Mall. Give it a try. read more

Kaleis - Chow Fun noodles with fried chicken - Hawaiian Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

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So many great things about this restaurant. - REALLY delicious. I tried a few entrees and all were 5 stars. I had the chili shrimp and it was made to perfection - Huge portions AND reasonably priced - Large variety of food options. I had a hard time choosing an entree - Great service from all staff. They appear to genuinely value the customers - They don't typically do reservations but they still held a table for us - Nice decor. Everything's brand new - Easily accommodates big groups Only downside is that we discovered the restaurant on our last day here otherwise we would be repeat customers! read more

The servers are such nice people working here. You can pick a seat and order at the cash register and they give you a number. We had the mochiko chicken with furikake and it was tender & tasty. It was chunks of chicken that tastes like it's been marinated and then fried. Reminded me of Chinese fried chicken that I used to get as a kid from Chinatown. It came with rice & Mac salad with good portions. The place is very clean with lots of seating. Prices are reasonable too. We'll be back. It's in the Safeway shopping center. read more

Kaleis - Hawaiian Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

I really liked the Teri beef for about half the plate but it was just too fried. A very interesting take on Teri beef by breading it but it was just too much and a little salty. I usually love fried food like katsu or mochiko chicken but was just too fried and salty. I really have to stop by next time im in maui and try something else since ive only heard good things about this place. I dont think this should be a single menu item but maybe a combo which i would've gone for instead. Not sure who could eat the whole plate without feeling sick. So maybe get this plate to share and try it out. read more

Kaleis - Breaded Teri beef - Hawaiian Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

We were starving and wanted to try traditional Hawaiian food. The reviews were promising. I asked about one of the chicken dishes because it didn't specify white or dark meat. The cashier went back and checked and came back and said white meat. Perfect. I ordered it. It was a plate full of dark meat chicken. I don't eat that. The rice was bland and boring. The mac was pretty bad too. No one on my party liked their meals and we left almost our entire plates of food. I don't recommend at all. read more

January 15, 2026 and we stopped by for a refreshment and an appetizer. There is a host/hostess station, but I really don't get the point when they told us to go ahead and go look for open seats/seating which we did. The Rum Punch Aloha was thankfully not too sweat and the Mui Bueno Aloha was sweat, and that can easily be contributed to the glass rim. Matt Kennedy does. The tempura battered prawns Aloha were very good. The view was absolutely fantastic and we actually got to see a whale with its calf, spouting and breaching several times!! As a sidenote, it was very disappointing to see so many families on their phones and not watching the whales or even looking out of the ocean scenery, but each their own! Hedy A., thank you for the service. read more

My hubby and I went to this Restroom several times during our stay in Maui. WoW! The food they serve is delicious & freshly cooked. The place looks clean, well decorated, and inviting. All the staff are attentive & sincerely show they care about what is being served to you. The waitress checks with you throughout your stay. They are very accommodating to fit your needs. Also, I had noticed several locals and families come to this restaurant regularly. If you want something fresh & with a local Hawaiian taste made with reasonable prices, this is the place to go to! MahaloI rate this place a +10/10 's. read more

Stopped in at Kalei's and tried the Prime Rib Katsu Moco. Absolute win. The prime rib was crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and packed with flavor. Gravy? Rich and savory, tied the whole plate together. The rice was perfectly cooked, the mac salad had great flavor (not bland like some places), and the scrambled eggs were fluffy and just right, not overdone, not runny. Solid comfort food, done right. If you're in the mood for something that hits all the right notes, get this dish, however this is a special so hopefully they have it often. I'll be back. read more

Kaleis - Prime Rib Katsu Moco - Hawaiian Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

So yummy!! I was excited to try the smoke meat plate and it was very delicious. The mac salad had a bit more mayo than I usually like, and they were out of Kona pie, but it was a nice place to grab lunch. It had been raining, so no outdoor seating, and the restaurant was pretty chilly, but overall, I was happy. May have to come back to try their chicken katsu...and hopefully some Kona pie read more

Kaleis - Smoke meat plate with mac salad and rice - Hawaiian Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Excellent restaurant offering Hawaiian style menu. I had the chopped salad with seared ahi. My friend had chopped salad with chicken. The veggies were fresh and crisp. My ahi was absolutely delicious and a healthy portion. If you are looking for quality food, a very clean environment, friendly service without the cost of high end options, this is a great place! Highly recommend and will return again. read more

Kaleis - Chopped salad with seared ahi. - Hawaiian Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Right when we walked in, we were greeted by the friendly host. The space was clean and roomy, with lots of booths and tables. You order your food at the counter, and they give you a number so they can bring your order. It was two of us, with one other customer waiting at their table. Our food came out in under 10 minutes, and was piping hot. We each ordered the loco moco; it was delicious! The gravy was flavorful and the three patties were just the right size. I devoured my plate, and was satiated in no time. I definitely want to come back and try one of their lunch plates. Check out Kaleis if you're around! Thank you to our kind host and the staff for being attentive and making this a lovely experience! read more

Kaleis - Loco Moco - Hawaiian Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Great selection and very large servings. Also appreciated the lighter options at very low prices. Chicken and rice options for like $8 can't beat that on the island. Also a saiman that was low price and filling. Came back to try the mac nut pancakes but it's just a pancake with Mac nuts on top and a Chantilly cream you can add. Would make a killer stuffed French toast but I was hoping the Mac nuts would be in the pancake itself and maybe some bananas or some fruit. Still tasted great and the eggs and Portuguese sausage were perfectly cooked as well. All in all I'd say Kaleis is my go to spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner in Maui. read more

Came here for lunch. Husband ordered loco moco, he gives it 5 stars. I ordered garlic shrimp. Good flavor, seemed a bit pointless to have it fried in tempura when I still had to peel all of the tempura and shell off to get to the shrimp. Mac salad was yummy. This was counter service, which was ok. Seemed like locals came here too. read more

Has a bit of a chain feel but I did have a good eggs Florentine. Good fries. Clean interior.

Amazing service, full of aloha spirit. Even more amazing local food. Between this place and Foodland - you're all set! read more

Kaleis - Portuguese sausage pasta carbonara - Hawaiian Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

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