THIS BLEW ME AWAY I had the tempeh caesar wrap and it was SO GOOD WOW I was shocked Will absolutely be coming back to try everything on the menu. Tasty and HEALTHY slay read more

Niu Life Kitchen - Health Markets Near Me - Wailuku, Hawaii

We ordered food to go and had a picnic at Iao Valley. We had the moringa pesto sandwich, hurricane fries, lilikoi cheesecake and chocolate chip macadamia cookies. Everything was very tasty, but the cookies were a little hard and stale. (instagram: jax.vegan.eats) read more

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Hands down, they are magicians! I have developed a pork allergy, which is tragic. However, after trying their Lion's Mane BLT, I was so blown away. The texture and flavor were so beyond what I had expected! We also tried the Moringa pesto, which was equally delicious. Their sandwiches are so chock full of fresh veggies. Everything comes together so perfectly on their amazing kalo foccaccia! This time, we also tried the Supreme Nacho fries. The crunchy, thick potatoes were awesome with all the crazy good toppings including a kalo based nacho cheese that will surprise you. If you haven't gone to visit them, what are you waiting for?! read more

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To say I love the food would be an understatement. The care the chef puts into each ingredient and the creativity is off the charts! The menu constantly gets little tweaks but the favorites remain like their amazing lilikoi cheesecake and perfect falafel. This year they added a lions mane mushroom BLT which has officially just become my new favorite sandwich. Also, no sad produce used here. I really think I could be vegan if all my food tasted this good. read more

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This is a vegan restaurant which uses Mediterranean style dishes to present something like artisan falafel, Tempa sandwiches, and select desserts'. I've had the falafel sandwiches two different times the first time I think was closer to when they opened and I felt the first time the sandwich was a little hardier. That said there falafel was tasty. It's fried in clean oil and there are pickled vegetables. They provide the tahini and a dipping sauce on the side I prefer a thicker style of tahini myself. Service was cordial and efficient. The restaurant is part of a food court that's kind of evolved over the years. There are tables outside of the elements to sit and eat at parking is a little challenging. I definitely would try the place again the tempa like something. Worth trying also. My only concern is I spent my lunch money and I was still pretty hungry after finishing my meal. read more

My vegan brother introduced me to Niu Life when he was picking up food, and I was instantly hooked on how filling and healthy everything was. There were a good amount of options to try, but the sandwiches were my personal favorite and one that I'd recommend if you get to stop by their place in Wailuku - Miguel Morales Photography read more

Niu Life Kitchen - Sandwiches (@miguelmoralesphotography on Instagram) - Health Markets Near Me - Wailuku, Hawaii

Yay a healthy plant based place (ooh try say that 5 times fast!) in wailuku! I ended up here because one of my girlfriends posted about it and told me I would love it here! I couldn't find the menu anywhere (and I'm all about knowing exactly what to order before I go anywhere haha!) so I was gonna be in for a surprise on what to get for lunch! The space is on the left side in the promenade building, as soon as you walk in, it's to your left. On the other side of their wall is probably Gianottos (yum!)! It's directly across of shikedas (also yum!). I didn't know what to get so I ended up getting 3 things - the katsu sandwich, tofu balsamic salad in a jar, and the falafel wrap. There is a fridge on the left side of the space with those 3 items I bought plus a few other items. There is also a display case showing a bunch of deeelicious cakes. I brought my 3 choices home for my husband to try and he is mr. Meat eater but he enjoyed the food I brought home! Definitely stopping by here again! If you're familiar with wailuku town, parking is not super great so if you can find any stall nearby, you can take a nice walk over here. Super convenient if you work in the area! read more

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A happy accident -- this place mighty but small vegan kitchen is tucked away in a larger MAPA center/food court area. Upon my hesitation, the lady at the counter was super excited to explain that everything is gluten free and dairy free, since they use coconut substitute. I got the lilikoi cupcake and wow the tart fruitiness was a a perfect balance with the creamy coconut batter. However, the cake filling itself was a little dry. Maybe I came too close to closing (4pm with most other flavors running out) but the bottom was dry and stale. If they had perfected the cake part it would be a very close best vegan cupcake I've had status but the cream was so good everything else was easily dismissed :) read more

Niu Life Kitchen - Lilikoi cupcake - Health Markets Near Me - Wailuku, Hawaii

I'm not Vegan ... but I like to try different things and I must say .. the Ulu hurricane fries are delicious!! thick fri fries , sauce is good and they give a good amount !! Ulu is much more nutritious than potato and the taste is similar. Have gone 3x for the fries . Today I tried the falafel - scrumptious !!I I give this little hole in the wall deli all my five stars read more

Niu Life Kitchen - Health Markets Near Me - Wailuku, Hawaii

A little vegan gem tucked away in a food court. Tip: Give their Coconut Teriyaki Sandwich a try. You've never had anything like it, and it's delicious! During our trip to Hawaii, we went on a quick day trip to Maui. Looking for some brunch/lunch offerings, we found Niu Life Kitchen here on Yelp and thought we'd give it a try. Niu Life Kitchen is located inside a "food court" (first one on the left immediately upon entering the building) but when we got there right after they opened at 10:00 on a weekday, they were the only ones open (and it wasn't particularly clear to us which of the other venues were actually open for business at all, or closed simply because it was too early in the morning). This place is a hole in the wall and very unassuming, and they have a wide variety of desserts. On the day we visited, they had three items on their lunch menu, so we got two of them (the "tempeh katsu sandwich" and "coconut teriyaki sandwich"). The tempeh katsu sandwich was quite good. Very filling, with a mayo-type sauce and slice of fresh tomato that made this sandwich come alive. I don't want to use the word "moist" but let's say it was the opposite of dry! Roll up your sleeves; it could get messy in a yummy way. The coconut teriyaki sandwich though, was the big surprise. I wasn't really sure what to expect, so I asked the staff person to describe it a bit more. Essentially, they take mature coconut meat and broil it with a teriyaki sauce. It's then combined with grilled onions and an aioli. The greens were a load of chopped romaine, and the whole thing came on a garlic focaccia. The staff person explained that it didn't "have that coconut taste" so I gave it a try. SO glad I did -- this thing is mind-blowingly good! My only disappointment is that I have to go to Maui to order another one! Before we left, I thanked the staff person and told her how good the sandwich was. She explained that the chef owner, who had over 20 of experience in the restaurant industry, came up with this sandwich idea. Kudos -- you've got yourself a winner here! If you ever find yourself on Maui, take the extra time to go to Niu Life to get yourself one of these teriyaki coconut sandwiches. Heck. Buy two. One to eat there, and one to enjoy later! read more

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The location does not have a large parking but there is parking off Market street. The food is excellent. The flavors are very pleasant and not something you can make at home. Everyone I have recommended to try is wow'd by the unique yummy flavors. Give this place a try. read more

The ulu fries and nachos are the best! They use local ingredients and the presentation is on point. It is so great to have vegan options in Kahului! Thank you! read more

Amazing! The ulu fries were great! And the lions mane BLT! The vegan coconut taro cheesecake was phenomenal!!! And the Macalava!!!

This little hidden gem is all vegetarian (mostly vegan) and delicious! I inhaled my coconut teriyaki wrap- so fresh and flavorful! Highly recommend!! read more

Really nice people run this place! Helped me pick out the perfect desserts to try. We ate a mango/ raspberry and a chocolate cheesecake. These folks must be wizards because these were the best cheesecakes I've ever had. They are vegan and gluten free too. The restaurant is out of a small, open air food court. Plenty of seating and had a nice cross breeze. read more

Niu Life Kitchen - Cheesecake - Health Markets Near Me - Wailuku, Hawaii

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Delicious! We ordered two sandwiches- the lion's mane BLT and the Tempeh - and we split them. Hard to say which was better because they were both made with fresh, excellent ingredients and while vastly different, they were both so tasty. And their desserts looked very appealing, too. We will come back. read more

This food. This place. The people...are PURE LOVE. I can't say enough about the heart and soul that is put into each dish. Seriously blown away by it ALL. Pure coconut juice. Decadent Ulu Fries. Melt in your mouth falafels. The bread. The sauces. The vegetables. The DESSERTS. Highly, highly recommend. Thank you so much for a beautiful meal, Niu Life. read more

Absolutely the best deserts . If you're looking for gluten free and all organic you've got to come here. The chocolate strawberry cake is legendary. The lunch items are also extremely delicious!!! read more

Niu Life Kitchen - Falafel plate!! - Health Markets Near Me - Wailuku, Hawaii

After a long morning of travel we stopped by for lunch and maybe something sweet. What a find! The plant-based, farm-to-table menu offered several amazing options. I'm not a vegetarian, but if all vegetarian food tasted as great as this I might just convert. The coconut teriyaki sandwich was probably the best teriyaki I've ever tasted. And the desserts? Creamy and delicious. The clincher is the young couple who own Niu Life: fun, hard-working people who really enjoy sharing their food. Don't miss this place! read more

It's rare that I write reviews because, honestly, most meals are not exceptional. But I am still dreaming about the food at this place. (Go for lunch, as hours are limited.) The plant-based items are so incredibly fresh and delicious. We had massive sandwiches (on bread baked there), one with a flavorful tempeh and the other like a bahn mi (as good or better than those I've tasted throughout SE Asia). The deserts are mind-blowing (and addictive, as it turned out . . . I had to have some every day)! The coconut-derived cheesecakes and mousses are so mouth-watering dense and creamy. (I should qualify: they don't taste like coconut, which I don't really care for.) We are not vegetarians and don't seek out plant-based restaurants, but the quality and taste of the island-sourced ingredients will make this a regular stop for us. read more

Wow so good. Clean n healthy, but still need a napkin. For all the goodness. Absolutely recommended. Will be back.