I don't write reviews very often, but I was genuinely surprised to see that this food truck has so…read morefew reviews. It easily outshines any other Thai food truck I've tried on the island. The crab fried rice is phenomenal. Unlike many places that skimp on the crab, this dish is loaded with real lump crab that you can actually see and taste in every bite. The flavor is amazing, the portion is generous, and the price is very reasonable for the quality and amount of crab you get. Another thing I love is the location. The food truck is inside a mall, so you can enjoy your meal in a comfortable air-conditioned space without having to deal with the Maui heat. Great food, great value, and a comfortable place to eat. This hidden gem deserves far more attention than it's getting. I'll definitely be back and highly recommend giving it a try.

We grew completely fed up with the poor food options during our stay in Maui--everything we…read moreencountered felt overpriced and overrated. Ocean view? Just get a McD and stop by the road, lot better view and pricing. Hoping for a better food experience, I decided to give this restaurant a try, and to its credit, our order came out quite quickly. The ordering process is simple, place your order at the counter, receive a beeper, and pick up your food once it buzzes. Everything was packed in to-go containers, complete with forks and chopsticks upon request. Unfortunately, the food itself was entirely mediocre, with absolutely nothing that stood out. The Pad Thai noodles kept breaking into tiny pieces, most of the mussels had broken shells--a clear indicator they were not fresh--and the papaya salad was completely lack of flavor. We will not be returning.

Quality is so FRESH! Slightly more expensive rolls but they…read moreare fully loaded with fresh fish! Came here for a quick lunch and sat on the high chair area overlooking the sushi chefs! It was extremely busy here but we got our food rather quickly. Even though it was busy and a register had broken down service was still great! We ordered: TNT ROLL 10/10 MISO PHAT ROLL 10/10 TNA ROLL 10/10 Overall great quality of food super fresh extremely flavorful and superb service would highly recommend and I would definitely eat here again !

We decided to come here for lunch based on the reviews and social recommendations. The restaurant…read moreinside is not big at all, with a few tables. Expect a wait especially if you come on a weekend. We ordered a few different items, including the sushi rolls and the poke-style dish. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and nicely presented. The sushi rolls were also packed with filling and had a good balance of flavors. The menu items were on the higher price point than I expected for lunch. Overall, a satisfying meal with generous portions and plenty of options. A good choice if you are in the area craving sushi or fresh fish!

amazing food, fast the service was great right on the ocean. Better than dukes or any other popular…read moreHawaiian restaurant while still being not very expensive. 100% recommend

Great food and great hospitality!…read more Had the loco moco plate and it was so delicious! Alysha and Brandon were wonderful! They are so friendly. #awesome

Monkeypod is one of the best restaurants to eat at while on Kaanapali. The restaurant, the staff,…read morethe food, the ambience is by far the best and always good.

Monkeypod is one of our favorite spots in Kā'anapali, and the Lilikoi Mai Tai is a must-try! It's…read moreeasily my favorite drink here--the lilikoi foam on top takes it to another level and makes it just as beautiful as it is delicious. It definitely packs a punch, too! The atmosphere is open, relaxed, and incredibly welcoming. It's also a great place for families because you don't feel stressed or embarrassed if your kids get a little loud. The location is another bonus--it's just a short walk to the beach and offers beautiful sunset views, making it the perfect place to unwind after a day in the sun. The service was excellent as well. Our server was friendly, welcoming, and very knowledgeable about the menu. Even though the restaurant was busy, he always made a point to check in on us and chat for a bit, which made us feel genuinely taken care of. We make it a point to stop by whenever we're in the area!

chocolate haupia pie ($11) - i dont usually like chocolate…read moreflavored dessert but i have to say this one changed my mind - it is one of my favorite dessert on this island AND i loved it so much this deserves a five star woooo - i really went in not expecting much from it but every bite was delectable from the cream on top to the chocolate and coconut layers - first, as a cream hater who usually scrapes off the cream, i actually ate and enjoyed it; it was light and fluffy not heavy at all - second, the chocolate layer wasnt too sweet and was super velvety smooth; it got enough chocolate content but not too much that it'd be too rich and dense - third, the coconut layer wasn't offensively strong but it actually balanced out the sweetness from the cream and chocolate; it was also a bit gelatinous which enhanced the texture of this dessert - lastly, the tart was crispy and crunchy; not too thick and it also added another layer to the texture, completing the whole dish rating: 5/5 - quick service and half self service; nothing much to note; the pies were already pre made so the server just gave it to us immediately - very casual dining spot; family friendly; ambiance is giving little cabin type restaurants you would find when you're on a road trip IG: @nom.noms.only

Visited on a Tuesday around 9:55am right before opening, there was a line of about 15-20 guests…read moreahead of me so be prepared to wait. Restaurant opened promptly at 10am, guest slowly made their way in took us about 15min to place our order. Food: Apple Handheld Pie - size was about 3-4" long and 2" wide. Crust was okay somewhat flaky and fairly tender. Bake was a light golden color could have been baked a touch more. Apples were nice and chunky with sweet cinnamon sugar filling, good filling to crust ratio. Pie was covered in a confections sugar glaze which made it a bit sticky to eat, felt unnecessary for a handheld pie, overall okay. Service was quick order at the counter and staff packs your order, we grabbed our to go. Interior had about 15-20 tables l, self serve water and utensil station if you wanted to dine in. Overall seems like a convenient stop midway to Lahaina if you are looking for a sweet treat, wouldn't wait too long or go out of your way to visit but worth a try if you are in the area.

Great supermarket for essentials during our visit to Kaanapali.store is clean and produce is fresh…read more Love the ready to eat items in the deli, poke bar in the back (purchase by the lb or half lb), and the local items. We always grab some pasties and ice cream to go to enjoy w our coffee. Foodland is great if you need groceries and in the area.

IMHO Foodland is our…read moremarket of choice when we go to Maui. I love walking in here because I know I'm on vacation! The first thing I saw when we walked in was the display of colorful shopping bags! And they were only $1 each! I grabbed a bunch in different fruit styles possibly to give as gifts or use as gift bags. I like perusing the baking department for fresh banana breads, cookies, etc. The hubby runs for the seafood department for fresh poke. There is always a line for poke customers! Oh, and don't forget a spam musubi waiting on the warming trays. Everything is higher priced than your mainland grocery stores. However, you do have to eat. Just buy what you need and only what you'll eat. Too many times, people will overbuy and when it's time to leave, have an abundance of leftovers. Happy vacation!

Out of the classic Italian cream. It's like going to a coffee shop that's out of coffee creamer:…read moreThe service wasn't great, instructions unclear if there is a host for a table or if they fend for themselves. The chocolate flight where you choose 9 different chocolates was self guided so not sure what that says about it being a tour. The one barista lady that was working had to ask their manager every time we asked for something if they had it. Wouldn't recommend. It's a great view though if you like that?

We booked the Maui Kuʻia Estate Chocolate farm tour and tasting as a family activity; me, my wife,…read moreand our two boys and I honestly enjoyed this WAY more than I expected to. It starts at their building in Lahaina, which has a little café/coffee shop, plenty of chocolate for sale, and a rooftop experience that looked interesting but we didn't get to try. By the time we finished the tour, the kids had reached the "we have successfully experienced enough things today" portion of the vacation. Fair enough. From there, you take a fun little ride out to the cacao farm, and that's where this became much more than "let's go eat some chocolate." Our guide, Andrew (I'm about 95% sure I'm remembering his name correctly!), was fantastic. He seemed genuinely interested in cacao, the process, the company, and what they are doing there. That makes such a difference. He talked about how cacao is grown and processed, the history behind Kuʻia, and a little about founder Dr. Gunars Valkirs and his rather fascinating path to chocolate. Then, of course, there was the tasting. Lots and lots of little squares of chocolate. This is educational work I was willing to undertake. Unfortunately, I can't tell you which particular varieties were my favorites because apparently I was too busy eating them to take adequate scientific notes. What I can tell you is that there really wasn't one I disliked. What surprised me most was how much flavor there could be in chocolate that wasn't buried under a mountain of sugar. The differences and complexity of the cacao actually came through, and it made me think about chocolate completely differently. The chocolate sample they gave us back at the counter was also fantastic, as was the coffee drink we ordered. My only regret is that we didn't buy more chocolate before leaving. Be warned, though: apparently this tour has side effects. I went in expecting a fun Maui family activity where we'd learn a few things and eat some chocolate. I left wondering about cacao varieties, fermentation, processing, climate, chemistry and several other questions that absolutely nobody in my family asked me to investigate. It's been a few weeks and I'm still going down the rabbit hole. Five stars. Great guide, fascinating process, excellent chocolate, fun for the family, and potentially hazardous to anyone predisposed to acquiring new interests while on vacation.

We were excited to try a recommendation from a blog we had seen, specifically the sisig tacos, and…read morethe crispy Taiwanese chicken. first of all, it was really hard to catch this truck while it was still open. Although they had hours that where I listed, we missed them the first time because they put up a sign that said back @ 5. The second time we caught them, it was right before they put up the back at 5 sign, and I think that's why the sisig was super tough and chewy - we got the bottom of the pot sisig haha. Anyhow, happy to report the chicken was very tasty. The fry was light, the seasoning on point and the portion was sizable. Both were plated on top of a banana leaf, which I thought was great presentation. Overall I would say it was okay, probably not something we'd hit up again, but glad we tried it!

We were in town to celebrate my birthday, staying nearby and we saw a group of food trucks in the…read moresafeway parking lot. This one caught our eye and we checked it out with high expectations.. We ordered the lumpia which is a great start or complimentary side to any dish, they were on point. I also ordered the bulgogi dish and my love interest got the loco moco. Both hit the spot and came out in a respectable amount of time. Customer service was good and we left happy. The only thing about this place and it's food truck neighbors is that they close pretty early. Not a problem, just an island thing.. no complaints here