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    Nui's Garden Kitchen

    4.4 (121 reviews)
    ModerateFood Trucks, Thai
    Open 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Fatima M.

    Just a simple Thai food truck just before heading up Haleakala. Came here for Take out, you can also dine there they have one picnic table. Had their curry chicken which apparently is their best seller, and their beef pad Thai. Both were good but I preferred the pad Thai, their noodles were cooked perfectly.

    Amelia R.

    We stopped by Nuis garden kitchen after a long walk at the nearby kula botanical gardens. The front of house/chef was extremely friendly and helpful answer any questions that we had! I had the tofu pad Thai and my husband had the smoked noodles. I really wanted to like the dishes as I LOVE Thai food, however the flavors did not meet the mark for me. There was just something off about the flavor combos and I only ate a few bites. My husband said the same about his dish. I would go again and see if our experience was a one off as the other reviews are top notch!! There is a small parking area in front as well as a bench for seating.

    Kaluapork Cabbage

    Yummy! Good flavor! Nice size portions. Two of us shared foe a just right size when your not too hungry. Awesome service.

    Chicken curry
    Amanda C.

    DELICIOUS chicken curry. You can totally taste that the ingredients are super fresh. Probably some of the best curry ive had and the man in front was very friendly and had good energy. Definitely recommend!! Good replenish after hiking

    Jamie P.

    Best Thai food we had on the island! We ordered pork heaven and chicken Pad Thai. Both dishes are so so tasty! Chef is super friendly and nice to chat with. Charmingly rustic outdoor dining area with good vibes. Such a nice way to support local small town business on the island.

    Thai iced tea, Pad Thai with tofu, Chicken curry and Fried rice with vegetables
    Rosanna F.

    Had the opportunity to stop by on our way from Haleakala to Haiku. Food was fresh, flavorful and light. Super tasty and well-seasoned without excessive use of sauces. Vegetables tasted very fresh. Salad dressing on the side salad was a treat. Thai iced tea wasn't overly sweet or heavy. I don't usually like fried rice but I loved this fried rice. So did my toddler! Would definitely return!

    Delicious Pad Thai! Definitely recommend if you are a vegetarian/vegan and looking for some food options in the area!

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    Christina H.

    Such a delicious hidden Thai spot! I've been wanting to try this place for awhile - it's a little tucked away and it was absolutely delicious! My husband and I both got their Pad Thai - he got the beef and I got vegan - and it was super flavorful. The vegan one has a variety of nuts, veggies, and mushrooms and it came with such a nice side salad (the dressing is amaaaazing!). (My pic doesn't do it justice, plus it got tossled a bit in the car.) It's a food truck but there are some benches (some closer to the farmer's market area behind the food truck as well). When we went it was decently busy but it only took like 15 min to order and get our food. So worth it if you are a Thai food fan!!!

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    Cheryll M.

    If you are looking for the best Thai food upcountry, head to Maui Nui Farms good truck! I used to go to Thai Mee Up in Pukalani. I did not like how the food is always sweet, especially the peanuts. Maui Nui Farms food truck is on the side of the road next to Maui Nui Farms. I LOVE their Beef salad, Pad Thai, and stir-fry. The portioning is a lot! The side dish when ordering a plate, has fruits from orange, pitataya, and side salad. They have the best peanut dressing!!! You get the nost bang for your buck! I highly reccomend them!

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    Great food! We had beef salad and pad Thai chicken . Great service and not too long wait for the food.. I would recommend this place

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    Chicken curry with pumpkin was awesome. There is a farm next to it operated by same owner. That's great too

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    Friendly and great food. You can stock up with local fruits and veggies and enjoy a delicious lunch! Nui and her son are fun and friendly.

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    The food here is as fresh as can be! Truly farm to table! My wife and I look forward to our next meal at Nui's!

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    10 years ago

    Well, I'm not sure what happened. The last order was just bad food. New chef? New owner? Mushy and poorly cooked... Sigh.

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    11 years ago

    AMAZING curry...and pad Thai. Friendly people and located right on their farm. Good stuff!

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    Very good experience. I had the vegetable curry. It was very fresh and hot.

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