I enjoyed coming here. I was here three times over my week stay in Wailea…read more Really great sushi! The red dragon roll that they recommend was an absolute hit! The service was good too! All around a very good experience and I look forward to coming back when I'm back in Wailea.

We had a few hours to kill before a later dinner, so we came for happy hour, which is 3-5pm (they…read morealso have an early bird menu 2-3pm, which is even a bit cheaper). I started with their house Mai tai, which comes with a coconut foam. Food: - Hamachi carpaccio: nice with the jalapeño - Tuna kizami: great soy marinade on this, with pickled wasabi - I ended up ordering an extra of this one - Soft shell crab roll - Salmon skin roll: good crunchy texture The rolls used regular white rice as opposed to shari, but the kids didn't mind. Service was friendly, and I liked the chill vibe there. It's a solid happy hour in Wailea if you want sushi!

Amazing mom and pop sushi spot in Maui!…read more I first came to this place years ago when my sister brought me here. Had to come back and I was not disappointed. I kept forgetting to make reservations a month in advance and called them on a Wednesday to see if there was any openings for two. Luckily, there was a 7:30pm spot for Friday . Pro tip: the nigiri comes in two. We completely forgot about that and double ordered everything. Luckily, we finished everything. Sushi was fresh and on point. The chef and staff were very friendly. We loved the entire experience. The nigiri were huge in fish cuts, and small in rice so it was perfect since we over ordered. Highly recommend this spot if you are in Maui. Please call ahead to make reservations as they do not allow walk ins. The place only hold 16 seats.

To make a reservation call at 5pm Hawaii time on the first of the month the month before you want a…read morereservation. I got a 7:30 time for 4 people. The $65 12 piece omakase was delicious and one of the best we had ever had. I knocked off one star for price, the miso soup was not included and service was friendly but not the most attentive. Would go back and do recommend while staying in Maui!

Wow amazing food, service, ambience!…read more Isana is just around the corner in Kihei from the Maui Bay Villas property of the Hilton Grand Vacations time share property. Food was excellent! We ordered a whole bunch of dishes. Garlic noodles, sushi nigiri (fresh fish), we loved it so much and wanted to try another group of different dishes we missed the first time. Each experience was equally tasty! Would definitely recommend this place! Go early and just make reservations. It goes quicker. Seems to be a local Kihea favorite! Friendly and warm greeters and host. We will be back and recommend to all our friends!

We had actually wanted to go to Pita paradise, which is now closed, but we read that Isana was…read moreunder the same owner, and they were able to accomodate our large party of 12 on a Sunday night. Isana has a wide variety on their Japanese and sushi menu. They also have a full bar. Rolls: it looks like white rice, but there is some vinegar in it. Roll sizes were pretty big. - Umi roll: with soft shell crab, tuna, unagi - Salmon skin roll: kid friendly - Andy's king dragon roll: tempura shrimp and crab mix, unagi - Hoaloha roll: spicy tuna, avocado, topped with seared hamachi Cooked food: - Tonkatsu ramen: noodles had a good texture, the broth had a hint of miso? - Kampachi kama: a big portion, with a good soy and scallion dipping sauce - Hamachi kama: similar to the above; both were limited in quantity - Garlic prawn noodles: 5 large shrimp, yakisoba noodles, lots of veggies, which is nice because I always feel like I need more vegetables when in Hawaii Service was friendly, and food came out pretty quickly. It's a low key place with something for everyone on the menu.

I'd go 3.5 if I could. I'm not mad at it, just wasn't wow'd at all. I was a solo diner - sat at the…read morebad - which was HUGE - like 4 feet wide for some reason It was a Wednesday. All the tables were full of tourist families - it was good vibes, the tables separated by white sheer curtains giving it a little elegance. But there was really terrible cheesey top 40 radio playing which offset everything and was a little distracting for me tbh I got the Crab cake app - it deep fried with lots of filler. Not amazing. There was a lot of mahi on the menu! Their liquor selection was more limited than I'd think - so I skipped a cocktail. I got the Mac crusted mahi - sadly it was flavorless and the sauce was cold. "Vegetables"were 1 piece of bok choy and 1 carrot Grateful the Brownie dessert was the star of the show. Not sure I'd be back but am glad I went.

update 2/26: This…read morewas to be our special "nite out " dinner. And , it was great. Plan to spend, over A C note and no bar for two. BUT, seafood here is over the top, my wife had a white fish like ONO, but too long a name to spell. Over mashed potatoes and grilled veges Mine was Blackened and seared Ahi over sticky rice and asparagus spears. We both had a nice small Caesar. The sushi bar no longer is here. Completely removed and replaced with about a dozen or more tables for four. Really , if you want a treat at sunset , come here. Great service.

Probably the best when it comes to overall sushi. Availability, quality, authenticity, and service…read more Just like how you'd get it from Japan, top notch.

I still love Satoe and the idea of this place. I loved it so much the first time, I made a point to…read morereturn 3 years later. Sadly, the sushi did not meet my expectations this time. Traditionally, sushi chef put soy sauce and wasabi in the between the fish and rice, and it's part of the flavor. I don't remember how it was done last time, but that was not the case this time. I had to awkwardly flip the nigiri pieces and dip the fish side in soy sauce, and then they fall apart. Ugh. Also, I didn't appreciate the size of the rice. It was impossible for me to eat the whole piece in one bite, but it's kind of rude not to under the traditional Japanese etiquette. The fish quality was.....okay. TBH, I had better in Sacramento/Roseville for way cheaper. I had more elegant, delicious, and satisfying omakase in San Diego, New York, Shanghai....you name it. For the price (even adjusted for the Maui premium) and the capability of the owners, I truly believe they could do better. Sending love!

Back after 4 years to our happy place (Hawaii and here!). The hits still hit and I am happy to add…read morea few more! Okonomayki is still delish! Musubi - didn't have spam but pork rolled over the rice with a teriyaki glaze. One of the best variations I've had!! The kids couldn't get enough of it. Kamameshi - slow cooked rice casserole (like Chinese clay pot rice). Infused the rice with an amazing smoky flavor. I had octopus for protein which I enjoyed but my kids weren't able to appreciate it (they like it grilled). Miso butter fish - classic black cod dish. Did not disappoint! Scallop sashimi - very fresh and tasted like butter

My mistake suggesting this place to my friends who came in expecting yakitori skewers only to find…read moreout they no longer serve it. They also didn't have another item we wanted most likely because it was a couple hours before closing, so it another disappointment but the food we did end up getting was still amazing. The service was great anyways, and I highly recommend the beef sukiyaki!! Peach and grape chu-his were also really yummy and pretty dangerous as they were on the sweeter side so it's easy to drink! We also got the miso butter cod fish and kimchi cucumber which were both great

5 tables/14 seats, 5 seats at sushi bar…read more We enjoyed the spicy tuna, shrimp tempura, and rainbow rolls, starting with edamame. Each roll was beautifully prepared--fresh, simple, and full of flavor. The space is small and intimate, with limited table and bar seating, making it best suited for couples or small groups rather than larger parties. An understated, hidden gem that delivers excellent sushi in a relaxed, casual setting.

Stopped in for lunch and waited about 10 minutes for a table. No reservations, walk- in only. No…read moretake-out orders. My favorite is the scallops dynamite- that sauce over rice- YUM! We also enjoyed the rainbow roll, unagi role, shrimp tempura roll, baked California roll, beef curry, unagu donburi, tako sunomono, and tako poke. It was plenty for the four of us and we took some of our sushi home. They have some new hot items since our last visit. Chicken cutlet with gravy and hurricane chicken. You can bring your own booze(market just a few doors down). They offer hot tea and soda. Loved our lunch. Highly recommend!

My family and I had such a great time when visiting Nalu's. We went for both happy hour and…read morebreakfast and the food was delicious!!! I especially can't stop thinking about their French toast! It was truly something I will happily make another trip to Maui for!

We had a wonderful dining experience at Nalu's. The location is great, the ambiance is fantastic…read more Keep in mind that you order and pay at the counter first, and then you are seated to dine in. The system works smoothly! The staff was nice and friendly, and our food came out very quickly. Everything was good based on my vegetarian taste, and the prices are very decent for the quality and location. I tried the Loco Moco and it was comforting, a good try. They have live music starting around 6:00 PM, which makes the evening even better. If you're looking for a quick bite and local music, this is a good place.