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Such a beautiful lush spot for a good and wholesome lunch! I've been here and it never disappoints. The Steamed Mahi Bento is so good, simple yet so healthy. It's crispy sushi rice, steamed vegetables, miso, black garlic all in a nice bento set. Service is very nice all the time. Will definitely come back as always!
Hear me out- this $125 tomahawk steak and $80 chicken is the most affordable dinner in Maui. When you are trying to feed your entire group and eat well, this is the way two go. These two platters with their generous sides fed a group of 8 who know how to eat! The steak was perfectly cooked and carved table side by the chef who handed out cuts that were cooked to each persons preference. The sides are not to be ignored either. These vegetables have main character energy. Not a second over or under cooked, sauced nicely and all the textures. The chicken was the surprise. I'm not a huge fan of chicken but when I smelled some cooking I knew we had to order it. It was completely deboned (again the chef is an artist) and lightly smoked. It was a Peruvian style not normally on the menu. That means it had a bright lime flavor with lots of aromatics. Lastly, why eat in a stuffy restaurant when you can dine in the middle of a tropical garden surrounded by butterflies and art. No notes.
It's hard to describe just how 5-star Kitoko Maui is -- and the fact that chef is creating food at this level out of a food truck makes it even more impressive. I'm not sure I've had, or will have, a better meal on Maui. It was named one of the top local spots last year, and that recognition feels completely deserved. Set at the far end of South Maui Gardens, the outdoor seating gives it a relaxed but special ambiance. For our 30th anniversary, my wife and I shared the smoked tomahawk steak family-style, along with black garlic roasted rice, pickled carrots and onions, and a roasted vegetable medley with a beautiful spice mix. Every bite was outstanding -- perfectly cooked, deeply flavorful, and clearly crafted with intention. We finished with the lilikoi meringue pie, which was just as impressive and a perfect way to end the meal. Maui has some incredible dining experiences, and Kitoko stands comfortably among the very best -- food truck or not. If you're looking for a truly memorable dinner on the island, don't miss this one.
Super cool food truck spot- food trucks, gardens, birds, butterflies, chickens, shops- nice place to have dinner. We tried Kitoko- had the half lobster and Mahi Mahi- the lobster was okay- very sauced with a thick sweet sauce that was over the lobster, slaw and rice. It was a little overkill. Mahi was good. Staff were nice.
I had the mahi mahi bento - it was excellent! Perfect combo of lots of fresh veggies, crispy rice and mahi mahi with a wonderfully flavorful sauce. I do wish they would give just a smidge more mahi mahi, but honestly this was one of the best food truck meals I've had on the island. Highly recommend!
I ordered an Ono poke, and whatever idea you have of poke in Hawaii, if you are going to order this meal just get rid of it. To me this was more like a ceviche, the ginger was too overpowering, the garnish was good, but the peppers are not my jam. The best part of this dish was the taro chips and the fish cooked in citrus aka not poke.
The owner was super attentive to his customers. We were there at about 4 oclock (we came from CA and we didn't adapt to the Hawaiian time, which is 3 hours later than Pacific time). I saw somewhere that this restaurant has crispy pork belly but I didn't see on the menu, so I asked the cashier. The owner heard me asking and removed the sign that was covering the crispy pork belly sign. Turns out the crispy pork belly is a special item for dinner. He let us order since we asked. Not gonna lie, it did not disappoint!!! Especially the sweet potato gnocchi - I am very impressed! However, the bao is not as impressive as expected. But if anyone saw this review, highly recommend the crispy pork belly, but not so much on the shrimp bao... Just a heads up yall, there are A LOT OF flies in the area!!!! Thank goodness the owner gave us the flies repellent(??) fan - it helped our eating experience slightly better.... The owner also told me about his little brother's restaurant in the Marina area in SF, which is called "Roaming Goat". If you're from the bay area, just a little shout out to his little brother's restaurant :)
Food: I was so disappointed about the flavors in my dish. I don't think they went well together or tasted good. The veggies were on the harder side although their fish was tender and their crispy rice had a good crunch. Their presentation was beautiful though! Service: Friendly staff although they take a while to get your order out. Atmosphere: Place is in a food truck location so there's plenty of outdoor seating. However, we had to move multiple times because there were so many flies and ants at our tables. Great for large parties and kid-friendly.
First off I am obsessed with their fresh squeezed juices they are so good! Also the Peruvian chicken so juicy and tender and full of great flavor. Also, (for 79% of people reading this), the cilantro sauce they whipped up was just fantastic over the top. And the tomatoes and potatoes on the side were absolutely perfectly paired. Also that lilikoi shortbread the crust is moist and compliments the lilikoi perfectly.
This place was amazing!!! Everything was so good! The pizza, the pork belly, the meatballs, the pastries - all of it! It's located in a food truck village, but don't let that fool you! It's really awesome! The service is very friendly and the ambiance is fun with old timey wooden mail boxes outside the restaurant. Probably the best food we had on the island
On my recent trip to Maui, Kitoko Maui was a recommended spot. A fantastic place nestled in an outdoor food truck hangout. This mini food hub has a laid-back, welcoming vibe where you can grab delicious food, explore different vendors, and even treat yourself to dessert--all while soaking in the natural surroundings. I didn't really know what to order, but the chef was really nice and recommended some dishes and you can really tell that he is passionate about food. I ordered three dishes: the Braised Beef Loco Moco, Lobster with Bao, and Fried Rice. The loco moco was good, tender braised beef with a rich, savory gravy, crispy rice, and a perfectly runny egg. The fried rice was flavorful, but had a tad sourness to it (it had a zesty dressing to it). But the real star of the meal was the Lobster with Bao--garlicky, buttery, perfectly cooked meat with a charcoal essence to it and bursting with flavor. It reminding me of Chinese stir fry lobster but more garlicky and buttery. The lobster paired beautifully with the soft bao and fresh salad, creating the perfect bite. It was so good that I had to come back a second time just to enjoy it again! With its incredible food, relaxed atmosphere, and beautiful natural setting, Kitoko Maui is a must-visit. Whether you're looking for a satisfying meal or just want to stroll around and enjoy the food truck scene, this spot is a true hidden gem. I can't wait to go back!
I love that they have a separate vegan menu. I don't know if they had a dedicated area for preparing the vegan items, but I did confirm that the plant-based menu was also vegan (everyone on this island really loves their honey, so you gotta ask everywhere). The person I ordered from was very nice and yelled out my name loudly when my order was ready so I could hear him all the way over at the coffee shop where I was sitting. Lovely spot to relax with a friend or alone with a good book. There's lots of shade, a koi pond, and dogs (and water for your dog if you bring them). They have wifi too, so you can scroll through social media or bring your laptop and catch up on emails. If you're with a group, I did see some bigger tables that could fit up to 8 people. My only qualm if I had to find something to complain about is that the bathrooms are not gender neutral, and there are flies flying around in the restrooms.
Wow! Probably one of my favorite food trucks! Kitoko is located in South Maui Gardens - a mini food truck paradise. Options for everyone, and it's BYOB! While there are many other options our fav food came from Kitoko. We liked it so much we came back twice! We ordered the lobster bento and the crispy pork with ube gnocchi. Extremely delicious! We also got their lilikoi meringue tart, a great sweet but not too sweet way to end the meal!
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4 years ago
The view and food was excellent here. Its a small food truck on the left of the entrance. It leads to a garden as you walk down the path. Didnt get to see the path all the way down. The visual, enviromental, view, food and everything felt like Maui! read more
6 years ago
I wanted something light and got the Ahi Reuben. Really great sandwich that's able to reflect all the aspects of a Reuben despite being so different. Kimchi instead of sauerkraut and ahi instead of meat. Super refreshing and satisfying. Beef loco moco was also great too really recommend it!! What I really really really love is the work put into presentation. Dishes always look so pretty! Will come back for more. I still need to try the sorbets they have! read more
4 years ago
High quality restaurant food out of a food truck! We wanted our last dinner in Maui to be special. We intentionally drove ~40 min from Lahaina to this place and it was so worth it! We got the lobster loco moco special which was so good. I wouldn't say it really reminded me of loco moco but it was tasty nonetheless. The ceviche was also some of the best I've had, tasted so fresh. We weren't too hungry, so this was good for a "light" dinner. Would say you maybe want to order more if you're hungry. Top the meal off with a cozy, intimate environment with live music -- a lovely last dinner for our trip to Maui. read more
4 years ago
staffs are nice and service is great. if you are looking for healthy foods, i will recommend this place. the braised beef loco moco tastes great ~ the meat is so soft and tender. the sauce is flavorful and mixed right with the beef. the sweet potato is also recommended and mostly the tiramisu ~ the sea salt caramel is absolutely delicious. one of great tiramisu that i have ever had... read more
3 years ago
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4 years ago
Everything just tasted so light, bright, and fresh - not to mention it looked beautiful. Thoroughly enjoyed this meal, being surrounded by the nursery - I almost missed the food truck which is tucked inside South Maui Gardens. The bamboo utensils were very nice as well; employees are friendly and kind. The desserts were the highlight over the food in my opinion. read more
2 years ago
5 years ago
It's been a couple days... And I'm usually quite quick on posting. But I had to think about this food. 4 stars because I didn't ask questions I should have, and maybe added too much of the sauce... Not their fault. 4 stars though... I think it might be more of a 3.5. The chef caught me in a weak moment. I was looking at the basic menu, and he poked his head out the window and told me that there was a special. It had seafood, and I was sold. I should have asked how much...but I was hungry, and I didn't, and this was the most expensive food truck item I have ever eaten or will ever again. $28.00. I waited, he was quick. The ginger dressing was much too spicy for me, but I didn't know that until after I dumped it all over my food. Maybe in hindsight it was a dipping sauce. Shrimp were good. Grilled. The Ahi- delicious. By far my favorite. It was peppered. There was a little crab cake looking thing, I still don't know what it was but it was kinda dry, but I ate it anyway. The salad was good, and the rice wrap too. And the egg, it was great. Would I go back again? Probably not, but it's not because I didn't enjoy the food. I felt it was a tad expensive, and each item eaten by itself was fine- eating it together was not as great as I thought. read more
3 years ago
We stopped in after our visit to Ulua Beach on our last night in Maui. We didn't think we had room for a dessert after our seafood feast platter from next door, but after just one look, we walked out with 3 different desserts!!!! They were all delicious. Hats off to the pastry chef. Bravo!! Bravo!!! read more
Food truck meets fancy restaurant. Outdoor seating is just tucked enough away that it feels a little whimsical ! Ordering is done at the truck or corresponding storefront and they bring to you. The food is tasty and well presented. I like my main course better than the desserts. The desserts were quite rich and my cup had nuts that tasted a little stale. However many of the desserts have these delicious little macaroons on them that taste like pillows of caramel sugar goodness. Would return for dinner. Pricing pretty standard for Maui. More in line with dine in read more
Kitoko is serving up amazing food with love and creativity. We ended up coming twice during our trip to the Wailea area. Loved interacting with the chef and team. All of the food was delicious - fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The gardens around Kitoko are also beautiful and worth a visit. Highly recommend Kitoko! read more
5 years ago
4 years ago
We took our family here for early dinner. Very friendly staff & chefs, peaceful view and spacious sitting area. Every dish was super delish and we will definitely come back to try other delish dishes. BTW, they have moved to a new and spacious location. It's located at 35 Auhana road in Kihei, next to the blue door bakery read more
4 years ago
High end food at its finest. We have eaten at Kitoko's several time and have never been disappointed. The setting in the South Maui Gardens is a bonus too. Lovely plants and soft lights in the tree and umbrellas, for a lovely nighttime ambiance. So far our favorite is the seafood platter. Crab, lobster, fish, sweet potatoes and fried sweet rice. Friendly chefs! Love this new discovery! We highly recommend the food and atmosphere! read more
5 years ago
Yum, this was one of our favorite food trucks in Hawaii. As a side note, it was fun that Kitoko is located in a little food truck circle, so there's definitely something for everyone. After my husband and I walked around the circle of food trucks though, we both opted to come here. We ordered the marlin bento and tofu bento to share. OMG both were sooo good. Kitoko Maui presents themselves as high quality finer food. The chefs were very nice and very professional. And wafting out of their truck were fresh grilled seafood. I saw them take out a lobster platter to another couple, and I was drooling. If my husband and I weren't grabbing take out for the beach, maybe we would've opted for that. Anyway, our food was delicious. The marlin was perfectly seared and very well seasoned. The tofu, which can be bland when not done well, was very flavorful. We both loved that they grilled the little rectangles of rice so it was crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. The vegetables were so good. These little bento boxes held up really well at the beach. We enjoyed our picnic with some guava juice, cookies, and fruit. read more
5 years ago
High-end food truck. Never knew they existed but this place is delicious! You can tell that the chef creates dishes that are fresh and well thought out! Highly recommend this place with dishes that are elevated. The desserts are on a another level as well! read more
4 years ago
This place... I think about it and salivate all the way across the ocean. I layover here a couple times a month and promise to eat here until the food truck goes away or I die. Either eventuality would be tragic. It's that good. I'm like a religious zealot telling everyone about it. For lunch today I hauled a fellow pilot with me who also agreed it was one of the best meals he's had in a long time. The chef said he was experimenting with the tomato molé. He knocked it out of the park and we both give it an A+! read more
4 years ago
We got lost, the chef was gracious enough to come outside and guide us! This is a hidden gem! Beautiful setting, amazing food, live music! A must stop after a day at the beach! 10 minutes from Wailea beach.... read more
4 years ago
5 years ago
I have no words for how good this place is!! It has been my favourite meal so far. I got the tofu bento after hearing so many positive reviews of this place and it honestly did not disappoint. Each dish that the guy was serving looked like a work of art and are served in actual metal bento boxes. read more
4 years ago
Wow. Just WOW. I am blown away. I am so glad that I called and found their new location. 35 Ahuna Road. Amongst this beautiful secret garden. The ambiance + food made paradise even more majestic. We have stayed in Wailea for years, this is definitely going down in the books as a top place to eat. The resorts have a lot to learn from this food truck. Mahalo for your talent and attention to detail along with using fresh local ingredients! read more
4 years ago
My experience was far from wonderful, but I think it was just a timing issue. My husband and I arrived after the lunch rush and he ordered the loco moco which was delicious. I ordered the daily special which was described as a seafood noodle dish. My meal arrived with noodles in a very bland and flavorless broth, (it seemed like they ran out of broth and watered down what they had left) some pieces of tomato, 2 pieces of shrimp and 1/2 cooked lobster garnished with sprouts, whole basil leaves and some chopped scallion. My meal was very disappointing as I read some Yelp reviews and it sounded like the daily special definitely had the potential to be delicious. read more
5 years ago
Some of the best food in the island. Everything they had was flavorful and fresh. They have some legitimate plant based options too. The desserts are amazing. We had the lillikoi dessert. It was a perfect balance of sweet and tangy, extremely satisfying and delectable. Among the main course items the vegan bento was the most exciting, followed by the sweet potato. I would pass on the vegan salad, it was too salty but that could be subjective. read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
Tucked away in the South Maui Gardens, this food stand offers limited but flavorful & unique dishes that will more than satisfy foodies. Eating here captured everything I wanted from a dinner in Maui- a delicious meal of fresh fish enjoyed in the most peaceful and beautiful setting. read more
5 years ago
I have wanted to try this food truck for a fat minute, and I finally got to try it out tonight! I got the Braised Beef Loco Moco and brah; it was so ono. The guy that took my order offered this sauce that went well with the loco moco and said it was kind of spicy, but it wasn't that spicy to me. It definitely did go well with the meal. I recommend this meal for anyone thinking of ordering from this food truck. Overall experience was a 10/10, and I can't wait to go back and try their other menu items! read more
4 years ago
DON'T GO HERE IF YOU HAVE ALLERGIES! I don't normally write reviews. In fact I can't remember the last time I've written one. But this chef has the largest ego and nastiest attitude I've ever encountered. Not only did my husband and I disclose our allergies up front in detail, but we also double checked after ordering. When the food came out, the dish was full of peppers and chili oil, which I'm allergic to. I walked back up to the front to show them and I was immediately shamed for my allergy. According to the chef and cashier, I didn't tell them enough and if only I told them (which I did!) then they could have accommodated my allergy. They both proceeded to give me a couple of minute long lecture on how I need to order at a restaurant as a person with allergies. As if I was a dumb child. When I told them I would like a refund, they insisted on making me something. So I gave in and said I'll have the same dish as before without the peppers. To which this snotty chef said - "No! I can't do that. I just wasted $15 of fish on you and I only have 2 more portions left!" At that point I was almost in tears and I said then I'll take a refund. He said under his breath - "$15 of fish wasted!" And I said fine I won't take a refund I'll just leave. And he threw a $20 bill at me. What a dehumanizing experience!! Stay far away. That is not the way to treat a customer. My husband was so excited to visit this food truck and we likely would have come back multiple times during our trip and told friends. But now I can't recommend this place at all. Stay far away from this chef and his negative, nasty attitude. read more
2 years ago
5 years ago
So we just arrive in Maui and are driving around looking for dinner. See a bunch of food trucks and figure why not. Approached the Kitoko truck and the chef starts telling us about his specials. Seafood platter with lobster, shrimp, marlinn and marlinn sausage. Why not? He immediately starts working on this and ten minutes later we have this incredible platter of food placed in front of us with two handcrafted sodas. WOW!!! After devouring everything, we ask to try the banana bread. He suggests we try the tirimisu. Now I'm a trained chef myself and have tried countless versions of tirimisu. This ranks among the best I've ever had. Layer after layer of different textures and flavors. This food truck meal cost us over $100 and worth every penny!!!! Yes, we splurged but plan on returning and trying the other menu options during our trip. read more
4 years ago
Great food truck! High quality ingredients and awesome staff. We'll be back! The restaurant owner also owns the blue door cafe next door and the sourdough was great as well read more
5 years ago
So much care put into your food. You want this. Trust. A true delight to take away or sit and eat. Cole is an absolute delight to chat with and his passion for food is totally evident in the spectacular dishes he puts out. read more
5 years ago
We ordered a big family lobster dish from Kitoko and they we so so nice. We took it to go and they still brought it out on beautiful wood slabs like we were in a restaurant. And of course the food was amazing!! read more
5 years ago
So you are in Hawaii, its still Covid times and you have a hard time to find places that are open and nice. And so we try to go for a sushi place but they asked us to wait 1.5hours, no way I can make it! We then walk to some food trucks and... BOOM! Best meal ever here! Not only food was creative, with inventive way to mix styles and dishes but also... Cole the chef was amazing. He is a stellar chef (like literally Michelin star quality), not only through his food but also through his service. At the end of the meal, he suggested us to try his dessert and MY OH MY it was good! I believe it's called "financiers" and everything from presentation to taste was absolutely amazing! Makes sure you try it out! read more
3 years ago
4 years ago
Truly a hidden gem. The bento is great and very beautifully presented. I wished I found it earlier read more
2 years ago
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35 Auhana Rd
Kihei, HI 96753
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I am fairly certain you can't BYOB. This is an outside venue in the South Maui Garden nursery. They are a food truck located next to Blue Door. Great place for lunch but you will need to go elsewhere for an adult beverage. I think Paia Fish…
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