We had eaten already when we stumbled upon Kitoko, whose name I recognized from while reading. The…read moreowner (?) had his cooking set up outside of the food truck and was preparing the most amazing roast chicken, and curry vegetables. He explained that he made the specials of the day while the regular menu was made inside the food truck. We were too full however tempted, and decided to go watch the sunset. But afterwards we wandered back to share a dish, and settled upon the beef special since we hadn't had any all trip. We had the smoked maminha tri-tip steak, Okinawa purple sweet potato, grilled maui onion and broccolini. Beautifully plated on real plates and silverware. No comparison to the so many common $21 food truck entrees and cost just a little more. The owner also is very sociable and enjoys talking about this food in a variety of languages with passers by and customers. On the far end from main entrance to the Kihei Food Oasis, or right at the other entrance, depending on how you enter. I wish we had found it earlier or we would have eaten there more than once!

lilikoi meringue tart ($10) - perfect tart to me actually…read more - usually sour flavors like these tend to be too sweet as the baker attempts to compensate the sourness, but that highkey backfires because when the dessert is too sweet and sour i end up hating it - this one however was just right; not too sweet and it's got just enough crust to pair with the lilikoi braised beef loco moco - an elevated take on loco moco that made me realize a simple dish can actually be impressive - the immaculate presentation was one thing but the flavor and texture exceeded my expectations for how a loco moco can taste - the crispy rice was nicely charred; not too burnt; usually charred items taste overdone and burnt but this had a nice note to it; wish it was crispier though but it might be because we were waiting for ages for the rest of the dish - braised beef was extremely tender - sauce was great but i wish it was a bit thicker and less liquidy - the pickled veggies were pretty well made too; they were lacking some kick and brightening flavor but the quality is there shrimp kauai - the shrimp was so juicy and the sauce well done; so fresh it was naturally sweet - the head was golden too, filled with natural sweetness -flavor on point; i had nothing else to say about this dish other than it was near perfect - same comment on the pickled veggies here as above rating: 4.5/5 - every dish was well done; not perfect and can improve but i was already well satisfied - the flavor, texture, and portion made the meal so worth... probably the most affordable food we've had on this island given the quality and care they put into each dish - it operates as a food truck within this zen buddha looking garden - very cute at night with fairy lights, plants, and other decor - highly recommend - service was kind and friendly but it took a long while for the food to be ready; makes sense though given how elaborate their dishes looked! IG: @nom.noms.only

This is a great first stop when you arrive in Maui. There's a cluster of food trucks near the…read moreairport and Costco, with plenty of picnic tables to sit and enjoy your food. We came for lunch at Geste Shrimp and then stopped by Mo Ono for dessert. The mini 8oz bowl was the perfect size and a great price at $5. The açaí was refreshing and the fruit was fresh. I really loved the haupia drizzle, though the lilikoi butter was a bit too tart for my taste. I was hoping to come back again, but our time in Maui was just too short. Definitely worth a stop!

The BEST Açaí bowl on Maui! They have all sizes to feed any hunger, mini, small, medium, and large…read more If I want a small satisfying snack I'll get a mini which is 8 oz but a small is perfect for me which is 12 oz. I got the small with "the works" which includes strawberry, banana, coconut, almonds, honey, and usually pineapple (they ran out today but usually have everything!) I love me some peanut butter so I added a premium topping for $1 more. Try lilikoi (passion fruit) butter, fresh poi or haupia (coconut cream/pudding) drizzle on top for a local twist! Their signature blend of açaí and their aloha spirit keeps me coming back! I'll usually order on app or call to pick up real fast.

Best Acai in Maui, giving places in LA a run for their money!…read moreThe acai is nice and thicc and not soupy like some places. The staff is fantastic and super nice. Even after getting our order, they hooked us up with lilikoi butter! I'm def coming back for seconds!!

Unfortunately, my experience at Made in Hope was not a good one. The worker, Samantha, was…read moreincredibly rude and made the experience uncomfortable. The drinks also took a very long time to be made, which was frustrating, especially when the place wasn't very busy. I understand that things can get busy, but the service and attitude made the experience disappointing. I hope the staff can work on being more welcoming and improving the wait times.

Such a wonderful spot to meet up with family and friends to have a meal. We were really impressed…read morewith the great hospitality shown by the owner. The free range chickens were definitely a conversation starter and were great entertainment. Being met by the gentleman with the parrots was very interesting as an introduction to the farm and cafe. The experience for a visitor or tourist was/is a great start to kick off a vacation.

Five years ago I was so impressed that when I came back, I had it on my must eat list!…read more I had intended to eat here much earlier during the trip, but the Kona storm had different plans. So it was again the meal right before going to the airport to go home and the gate was closed, but I saw people eating inside so I did what I would not do In DC, which is get out of the car and just ask if it was open. I wouldn't do that In DC because it's just a little scary here. And a nice people called out to Ola the chef and he opened the gate for us!! This time it felt extra special. It was like eating with a dear old friend and come to find out Ola was living in Columbia Heights just before the pandemic. (We are frequenters of Columbia heights!) We really felt spoiled and cared for here. He whipped up an amazing bed of salad for both of us. The greens here in Maui are just so fresh and the flavors are so good and of course we topped it with mahi mahi either grilled or taco style. He also gave us coconut water and a smoothie and fresh papaya which I told him I only eat on the island, which is true because it doesn't taste as good anywhere else that I know. What a way to end a trip with a flood and power outage in the middle of it. When troubles come later at home, which they will, I will think back fondly and give things for the experience we had here. And there was so much food that I was blessed to take the food on the airplane which served as my main meal (bc I can't eat any of the things that is on the plane sadly with my limitations. Delta loves to serve things with lots of cheese or dairy.) When it's not too windy, sitting outside under the tent is a lovely way to enjoy. I hope I can be back in less than five years to enjoy Ola's food at Ula Ula again. I don't know why they don't have more reviews but after we came in, was glad to see more people come in through. I really think so highly a food trucks in general in Maui, but this is definitely a top winner and a true gem!!

Great açaí bowls! Plenty of toppings and great flavors. Probably the best strawberries I've had in…read moremy life. We got these after hiking the nearby trail... Excellent way to end!

This feels harsh but I am just so disappointed in the acai and ingredients here…read more The acai was icy, like the ingredients melted and refroze. The granola was dry, bland, and chunky. Lastly, the cacao nibs (extra $2 for a spoon), tasted like broken-up semi-sweet chocolate from the baking aisle of a grocery store. Also disappointing, but not a big deal: I asked to substitute blueberries for bananas, and the request was repeated back to me but not fulfilled. I couldn't even finish the bowl and wouldn't give this one another try without big changes.

First off amazing way to cap off the honeymoon he have been craving Malasadas the whole trip! This…read moreplace was definitely worth the stop. I dont write many reviews but they were amazing. The service was great and thankfully we got there just in time and got the last 6 and they tasted phenomenal Yall rock! Moses

We are big fans of Manuela's and have tried some of their locations and let me just say we have yet…read moreto have a better Malasada than theirs. These little gems of deliciousness are so good it's our first stop after leaving the airport. We have been to the location on the big island many times, love the family that works so hard to prepare the orders and are so friendly and remember the regulars. This was our first time at this location in Maui and as always our first stop from the airport, Sabrina works this location friendly and ready to serve you. There are a variety of malasada on their menu but we always go for the original with sugar sprinkles on. When they come out and handed to you they are hot and soft and really you can't eat just one. I have tried some of the filled Malasadas with the traditional Hawaiian filling and Nutella filling, both are just as good but you just can't beat the traditional. So when you want to try something new like em' up and head to the nearest location, you will not be disappointed. Bravissima Manuela's! Ciao

Aloha Kettlecorn where have you been all my life?! Seriously, wow! I can't believe I didn't know…read moreabout this place sooner and why aren't there more reviews? There needs to be more reviews! I just so happened to find out about Aloha Kettlecorn because Jen M. recently left a review & I saw it on my Yelp homepage under 'recent activity' for places nearby. Fate? I think so! I found out that they were posted at the Kula Country Farm's pumpkin patch and I already planned to go this weekend. Once we got there, I made a bee line to their food truck and I got the Salted Caramel soft serve ice cream. Now, let me preface this by saying that I love sweets, aaaall kinds of sweets. However, I've never really been too big on soft serve ice cream or popcorn. Why I got soft serve ice cream -- no idea. I feel like I just had little menehunes whispering in my ear "get it, get it, get it" and now my life has changed. Once I got a big spoonful of all that salted caramel goodness, I didn't want it to end. Wow! From the caramel drizzle to the salted caramel popcorn that topped the soft serve, it was all so perfect. I'm obsessed! I want more! My husband got their acai bowl which was preeeetty big and it was full of so much goodness according to him. He said it's probably one of the best acai bowls he's had on the island. So, two thumbs up for the acai bowl! Before we left the patch, we ended up getting the salted caramel (their last bag!!) and sweet & salty kettlecorn. I'm already halfway done with my not-so-medium sized bag and will be super sad once it's all gone. Really, it's that good! I asked them where they're normally located and they don't have a permanent spot, but do events around the island. I think starting November though they will be somewhere in Makawao.. 2 days a week. I just can't remember what he told me! Baaah. Stalk them on Instagram at @alohakettlecorn to find out.... & then tell me. Hahah! If you do see them around the island, definitely give them a try!

This review is so long over due, we have been fans of Aloha Kettlecorn for a few years now. I have…read moreeven given their kettlecorn as gifts and it is alllways greatly appreciated and they always ask how to get some more! The customer service is awesome, Elias and his wife are super nice! My favorites are the organic coconut and the cookies & creme because come on, anything with oreos are the BEST!! We just recently also went to 4th Friday in Kihei where they have a food truck. They sell their kettlecorn and also delicious their soft serve!! It was the first time we had the soft serve. SOOO yummy! We got the "Matcha Kapua bowl" which also had mango, pineapple, and strawberries, and granola. For $6, it was a great deal! There is also an Acai bowl and a pitaya bowl! You can also add pa`i`ai, which of course we had to because, we part Hawaiian and das how we do ;) They also offer "Aloha Bowls" which are their soft serve ice cream without all the extras on it. Def need to give those a try next time too. Whether you're hitting up fourth friday in Kihei or need some favors or gifts, make sure to contact Aloha Kettlecorn, they will not disappoint!

First, shout out fellow Yelper Haley K. for finally posting a photo of the menu a few weeks ago!…read more Halleloo! I feel like that should be Yelper etiquette. If you're one of the firsts, please do share the love and post a photo of the menu! Thanks to her, I was able to send my other half on a food mission and just circled all the menu items I wanted to try and he came through with the goods! Bless that man's heart :) I instantly fell in love and visited a handful of times since then. It's no secret, I looove desserts and have a special place in my heart for food trucks as well. You could say Ruby's is a culmination of all things I absolutely adore. Each time I've stopped by, the owners are so full of aloha and just so sweet like their tasty little treats. I've had their cookie tarts, cookie dough scoops, a number of their truffles, dipped strawberries, and stuffed strawberries. All of which I have thoroughly enjoyed. My favorites are the eggless cookie dough scoops, the circus circus truffles, & fruity pebble truffles. Their stuffed strawberries delish as well and are unique in that they are stuffed with a cookie butter creme and wrapped in cookie dough. Say what?! You can find them amongst the other food trucks at Kahului Harbor. Their colorful food truck is hard to miss and you'll find that their menu is very reasonably priced. 5 scoops of cookie dough for $1.50? Lord help me... I have no self-control. The only thing saving me from over indulging is their hours where I'm normally working. They're normally open from Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, & Saturday from 10 am to 4pm. However, they are currently playing their hours to see what works for them. Best to follow them on social media to get the latest news and updates (@rubyshi3.0)!

Ruby's 3.0 is the 3rd truck for this business as they have 2 on Oahu already. Loving that they…read morehave brought their yummy goodness to Maui. Located at the harbor why not stop by after getting your lunch from one of the other trucks located there. Walked up to their nice & colorful van & liked that there were pictures of everything. So many options made it hard to choose, I wanted one of everything. I got the cookie tarts which were 6/$5 for $1 each with flavor options of blueberry cream cheese or cookie butter. Decided to get the 6 & get half of each flavor. The other thing that really caught my eye was the cookie dough covered stuffed strawberries, which were $1.50 each. You do get your choice of filling which the ones I remember were nutella, cookie butter, poi whip, I got 2 both with cookie butter as that sounded like the best combo at the time. Everything looked so good, I had to try one as soon as I got back to my car. So so yummy. I am a huge cookie dough fan, so the stuffed strawberries were by far my favorite. The sweet of the cookie dough & cookie butter with the tartness of the strawberry, yes the perfect combo!! Tarts were also very cute & bite size, a very buttery cookie with a creamy topping. I shared 2 of tarts & ended up eating everything else myself all in one day. Aside from the the items mentioned there were also dipped strawberries, cookie dough by itself, stuffed cupcakes, smoothies, parfaits, & bowls. They have all your sweet tooth craving needs & everything is very reasonably priced. The ladies in the truck were very nice were right by saying I would be back for more. There is a $10 minimum for credit cards, which maybe they should make a sign for as I was told right as I was paying as my total was under $10, but they let me go as I was not notified before. Even though I was willing to buy 1 more thing, now I know.