This place puts the "local" in "loco moco" !!!! (Eh, I guess that didn't really work.) For serious, though, what a great find. This is truly a locals place--you won't find any lacy napkins or sommeliers here. Two little older ladies work here and you just want to pinch their cheeks!! They were so cute and friendly. We got a pretty big portion of very good beef stew for like $6. I know, RIGHT?? The Hawaiian favorite macaroni salad was delish. Gnarly! read more

Oyako Tei - Beef stew bowl - Japanese Near Me - Kahului, Hawaii

Great cheap hole in the wall. Price is great, coffee was fresh and hot, and food was Filling and satisfying. There are only a few seats inside the restaurant so this would be a good place to grab and go. read more

Oyako Tei - Fried rice special. - Japanese Near Me - Kahului, Hawaii

Great start to a great vacay on Maui! Found this place thanks to Yelp! Friendly grammies running the place. Breakfast was awesome. Order "Da Piggy" and you'll be set for the rest of the day. Food cooked fresh to order! Bacon, eggs, sausage, spam and rice... what more could you ask for to start your day before ziplining for the first time! Simple, but good! Small, but cozy! The grammies made us laugh through the whole breakfast... loved it! read more

Oyako Tei - "Da Piggy" breakfast! - Japanese Near Me - Kahului, Hawaii

This place was amazing. Nothing like home cooked food. The ladies work so hard. I wish I could have helped them.

A real local place that we hit on the way to the airport. Nothing fancy, only 4 small tables but everything was delicious and they were so friendly. We had the big breakfast and the Loco moco with 2 spam masubi to go. Highly recommend. read more

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It's basically a hole in the wall, but you know what they say, it's the hole in the wall restaurants that have the best tasting food. I was a first-timer. Heard so much good things about this place from my former coworkers. I tried one of the specials, beef stew bowl. And OMG, it was wonderful! It's a big portion, loaded with a lot of meat. I couldn't even finish it! The meat was soft and the potatoes melted in your mouth. Definitely recommend this place. read more

Oyako Tei - Today's special, beef stew bowl. It's a big portion too! - Japanese Near Me - Kahului, Hawaii

This place was surprisingly good.. We had some time to kill before the airport and found this cute place. Inside is very cluttered and bathroom is kinda gross.. it's super casual so don't expect much. The ladies there are older and so adorable.. They were very sweet. I got the chicken and it was good but there was some type of salad on the side and it wasn't my type of thing but the chicken was good. read more

Oyako Tei - French toast with egg and ham - Japanese Near Me - Kahului, Hawaii

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Decided to grab a bento along with a masubi. Needless to say it was delicious.... It's a small restaurant. However, it's a place definitely worth visiting. read more

Oyako Tei - Bento - Japanese Near Me - Kahului, Hawaii

This place is a hidden gem and I mean it. We stopped by to get some food before our departure. The food is amazingly good and has generous portion. Almost all the staffs are elderly people and they were super nice to us. Auntie even gave us some pickles when my friend asked for it. She then asked all of us if we want pickles too!! We definitely feel aloha because of them. read more

Great local food. Breakfast bow, & Teriyaki place were very good. The early hour is very convince. Friendly staff. Service with Smile.

*THEY OPEN AT 6:30**** If you want to feel right at home in grandmas kitchen, come here. This place is truly family owned and the workers are hilarious. Support local! We got the big bento box, spam musubi, and fried rice. This was our stop before heading out on RTH. We thought the box and fried rice were good. The musubi was just average. Would suggest ordering the other entrees we enjoyed read more

Amazing flavors! The chef is so sweet! Everything was so good, huge portions, yum. Salty cabbage and marinated turnip rly make the dish read more

Oyako Tei - Salmon donburi, mac salad - Japanese Near Me - Kahului, Hawaii

The real deal, y'all: such amazing breakfast. Make sure you're hungry: there is no such thing as a tiny portion. Even the spam musubi are nice and chunky. I see there was a complaint about it being a hole in the wall in the middle of an industrial park. Yes, it is and that's a great thing! It's where are the hungry, hard-working folks are. :-) read more

Honesty, the food here is a little heavy for my taste, but there's a kind of charm to the place, and the people who work here are super friendly. I got a breakfast plate and my husband ordered the Da Loco Moco special. The breakfast plate comes with two eggs, rice, and your choice of meat (I opted for the Portuguese sausage). The Da Loco Moco plate comes with a ton of food -- two eggs, rice, a burger patty drenched in gravy, and two pieces each of bacon, spam, Portuguese sausage. Of course, my husband managed to finish all of his food and help me with my food. ;) What really sets this place apart are the people who work here, who feel like they could be your aunties. When my husband placed his backpack on the floor, one of the ladies there encouraged him to put it on the seat next to him and warned him about people snatching purses and backpacks and running away; she told me to put my purse up on a seat next to me for the same reason. Thanks for the public service announcement, Auntie! ;) A lot of people seem to order ahead and pick up their food. One guy who must be a regular forgot a sandwich he ordered, and I saw one of the workers get in a car to hand-deliver it to him, like a mom dropping off lunch for her kid ... Seriously, how nice are the people who work here??? You can't expect that kind of service at most places. Portions are generous, and prices are really inexpensive in comparison with other food places in Maui. I'd probably give 3 stars for the food, which was a little greasy for my taste, and 5 stars for service and value. If you're looking for home-style Hawaiian cooking at served by people who feel like your family, this is it. read more

You can't really get much more hole-in-the-wall than this. Run by a couple of super nice women. There are only 4 tables, max seating is 16, except that one of the tables may be used for food prep, like when we were there. We followed the Yelp recommendations and got Da loco moco plate, which is basically four kinds of meat over eggs and white rice. It's A LOT of meat, so this one plate served two of us. You get spam, Portuguese sausage, a thick beef patty, and bacon. They leave their gravy on the side, so you sauce or dip to taste. A big plus is the spam musubi. They make about a dozen or so at a time, and you just grab how much you want. If it's gone, they make a fresh batch. read more

This rating is really a 2.5. Service was amazing. The lady who runs the place was so sweet, warm and kind. The food has good portions. My problems were that the place was a cluttered mess. Just not the cleanest, tidiest place. The food had good flavor but it was salt overload. You could tell this place was a locals joint that has lots of regulars. If you want authentic non touristy place for breakfast, this is it. However, be prepared to drink a ton of water later! read more

My friends wanted to go to a Hawaiian food place, so we came here. I was hesitant to order the blueberry french toast because it seemed out of place at this super Hawaiian/Asian place- something added to the menu solely to appease uncultured Americans such as myself. But OMG this was the best french toast Ive ever had. I am still dreaming about it. 5 stars baby! read more

Oyako Tei - Japanese Near Me - Kahului, Hawaii

if there was 10 starts i would give this place 10!!! BEST LOCAL FOOD ON THE ISLAND!!! We are so bummed we only had it once! We wanted to go back once more but they are closed on Sundays and Monday was Labor Day which they were closed for :(. Its literally a hidden gem and should totally check in out when you are out here. Its a small mom and pop restaurant with the sweetest and most welcoming ladies that own it. its in an industrial zone and they were even surprised on how we found them lol. They let us know as soon as we got there that it would be a bit of a wait since there was only one other person in the back (I think) My boyfriend ordered the Da Loco Moco and I got Spam and Eggs with fried rice. YOU HAVE TO TRY IT TO KNOW HOW GOOD THIS PLACE IS. They have the best spam musubi we have ever had. They are so soft and sealed tight to stay fresh! (Great snacks for the road to Hana). Try it out, you wont be disappointed! read more

Oyako Tei - Da Loco Moco. The gravy was not heavy and very flavorful! - Japanese Near Me - Kahului, Hawaii

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Great food freshly cooked. Highly recommend you swing back and support this local mom and pop restaurant!!

My wife and I decided to try this place out as it had some surprisingly good reviews. This place is the definition of a hole-in-the-wall establishment. I couldn't tell that this was a restaurant looking from the outside. Nor I could tell when we walked it. It's very cozy, family-run, but honestly didn't feel like a restaurant at all. It is quite small though, it might be better just to take it to go. We got the "Da Loko Moko" because why not. It's plenty of food but the taste didn't hit the mark for me. The hamburger patty was rubbery and tasted like it hadn't been seasoned at all. The rice was pretty dry and the gravy didn't add that much to the dish as it felt watery and only made the food just a little bit more saltier. We came around opening time and it was practically empty but it still took us awhile to get our food to the point I wondered if it was actually being prepared or not. It's a small shop with obvious history behind the place which is nice, but the food and the experience for me was personally a little disappointing. read more

Little mom and pop hole in the wall place near the airport... awesome loco moco and the misubi was great too and friendly people!!! Small place and not ur normal place to eat but it added so much character made me feel local!!! Loved it! read more

I had just gotten off of a red eye flight from the mainland and wanted to come here immediately with my family. We all enjoy moco and big portions of it! It seems this is where a lot of locals go, where you see customers coming in and chatting with the staff to catch up. The staff was exceedingly kind. There's a charm in this small restaurant, the tables still had Christmas table cloths and there were decorations up. There's printed photos and eclectic decorations everywhere. There was some ready made food but we ordered da loko moco and da piggy breakfast. The Portuguese sausage was amazing! The thick brown gravy that come on the side was perfect over the rice and with the egg yolk. I recommend sharing if you're not that hungry! This was the best moco I've ever had and I consider myself pretty well versed in mocos. I will come back here if I'm ever in Maui again. read more

This place is a hidden gem! It's a family owned spot and you will definitely feel it the minute you walk in. You will not find a better local spot for breakfast and lunch. The French toast and the Loco Moco are the best for breakfast. For lunch you can order the specials or dishes from the line. And if you need a quick bite for your beach day get their bentos and spam musubi. The spam musubi is easily the best on the island. They use quality ingredients and put love into every dish. We've been going there for years and never miss it every time we're on the island. read more

Oyako Tei has a spam musubi that is literally the most perfect distillation of the old school, classic spam musubi of my youth. I used to pick these up in Nuuanu walking to school from a non-verbal Japanese guy in an old storefront shack in a residential neighborhood. The rice - perfectly done. Spam - just thick enough and wedged between two layers of rice, coated with just enough sauce. Nori - tender but not soggy. Wrapping - paper, not plastic, to avoid sogginess. It's hefty too, as it should be, since these are designed to be stuffed into your mouth on the way to work. I suspect most people do not appreciate the genius and attention to detail it takes to make something so simple so perfect. Please, don't be a douche and drive across the island to eat here, as you will be disappointed, but if you are in the neighborhood, and you want to see what a real, well-made, old-school spam musubi tastes like, this is a great place to get one. read more

This hole in the wall was one of the best meals of our honeymoon. Not sure why or how but holy $hit, can't recommend this spot enough. Get the spam musubi, the French toast, and the loco moco. read more

Best hole in the wall breakfast spots. It is nothing fancy, but it hits the spot. The musubi is the best! And so is Da Piggy Breakfast plate. We came here twice (wish it was more) during our trip to Maui. The owners are hilarious as they engage in conversations with each other and their fellow matron customers. Kind of felt as if I was at grandma's house waiting for my food to be made. read more

Oyako Tei - Da piggy to-go! - Japanese Near Me - Kahului, Hawaii

If your looking for a place where the locals eat and the owners know their names....then this is the place for you! Literally just landed and my peeps were hungry so look on yelp and we we were not disappointed! We had da local moco, Da piggy, Big breakfast and blueberry French toast! It was all good and plenty of food! You will not leave hungry! One side note, it's located in a business warehouse area near the airport and when you first walk in you might think you made a mistake because it's dated and aesthetics aren't necessary appealing, some all of my family members wanted to find a different place but I said no we have to eat here! read more

This place is great and an excellent start to our first morning in Maui. First let me address the cleanliness as some other reviews have commented on. I am a neat freak and would never eat at a filthy restaurant. This place is a small mom & pop shop. It's not filthy. Yes it could use a deep clean but the table tops are wiped down and your served on paper plates & plastic silverware so those are sanitary. The food was everything I thought Hawaiian food should be and more! Very authentic and all the clientele that came through were regular locals. The fresh toast I ordered for my kiddo was out of this world and I'm a total French toast snob. It was thick, a light egg coating and soft custard like all the way through. We were the only tourists. We were treated good and the locals friendly. read more

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Yum!!! Small inside but perfect to go or a quick meal. Loved the bento box. Recommend read more

Oyako Tei - Japanese Near Me - Kahului, Hawaii

Good food at a good price. Very small, only 3 tables but the staff are friendly as can be. Great locals place. I had the fried rice special which is fried rice, egg and Portuguese sausage. Hubby had the breakfast special - 2 eggs, rice (white or fried) and choice of meat. read more

Got 1 Da Loco Moco right when I landed at the airport. It's really close by! Its got a mom-and-pop shop vibe, and the workers there are super friendly :) it was a nice welcome to maui! However, the da loco moco was super salty, but certain aspect like the rice or the gravy wasnt as flavorful as i wanted it to be. Overall, it was okay. I like other places' loco moco more :) read more

Good home cooked meals! We came for breakfast and ordered the big breakfast which comes with egg, rice, Portuguese sausage (it's huge), bacon, spam, and a French toast. The seating area is small...has about 4 tables, 4 seats per table. It's a true mom and pop kind of store and if you're looking for a fancy, yuppie kind of place, this isn't it. However, if you're looking for a good home cooked meal without cooking it yourself, eat at this place! Will definitely be back when we're back in Maui. I'm curious about their lunch! read more

My guy found this place ,and what a find it was!!!! We got there right before they were closing, and it seemed as though they were out of most items. As we headed for the door, an elderly Japanese lady literally pushed me back in! "What, no food???" I told her it looked as though they were out of most of their menu. She assured me they weren't, and that they would make us anything on the menu fresh. Well, I honestly felt as though we had to stay that point. I didn't want to piss off the older woman. I had some of the best miso black cod, and the best Spam musubi EVER. My guy had teriyaki beef, and his was really good too. Since it was pretty hectic in there, with kids running around and such, (and they were closing soon), we decided to take our food to go. OMG, it was so good, we went back the next day! We got there earlier the following day, and once again they prepared everything fresh! I was seriously impressed. The prices were VERY reasonable,and the family working there was super friendly and nice. The restaurant has an unfamiliar vibe to it, at least for me. You feel as though you're in someone's house, not a restaurant. Probably because there are older ladies sitting at a table gossiping,and kids going in and out. It sounds strange, but both my guy and I found it oddly enjoyable. On our second trip, we tried the spicy Spam musubi, and wow, I can't even believe how much I loved it. I had the miso black cod again,and one of the older ladies literally watched me eating it, and looked so pleased that I was enjoying it so much. This place is such a great little gem of a restaurant. It's definitely a local spot, as they seemed a little surprised that people that didn't live in the area were there. My only regret is that we didn't find this place sooner, as we might have had lunch there nearly every day. read more

We came here because it was open early, and on the Road to Hana. Let me tell you, this is as local as it gets. 2 kind old ladies working behind the counter. Bunch of local residents eating and chilling in the small shop. I got the breakfast special fried rice and it was so delish. I have to come back here again, maybe before my flight home to try other things. read more

Oyako Tei - Breakfast fried rice. It comes with fried eggs and spam. So damn delish. - Japanese Near Me - Kahului, Hawaii

This is a total local mom and pop shop. Not even mom and pop. It's like your grandma's restaurant. When we walked in, it was like a family environment. There were older people just hanging out chatting having a good time. My friend said... I bet this place will be good~ He's had 3 loco moco's on the island and he was like... I bet you this place will the best. He was right. I don't usually like loco mocos but I liked this place. The prices are good and the portions were generous and the gravy was perfect (spam, sausage, and patty). It's like your mom or grandma home cooking. Also, I had a friend tell me about this place in Lahaina that is suppose to have the best spam musubis. Supposedly they sell out all the time and she went 2x and finally the 3rd was successful (we went at 7am) before our drive to Hana. Trust me... That place was not very good. Had too much rice and they lacked sauce. Oyako Tei's was the best spam musubis on the island (I had spam musubi at 3 places prior and they were all mediocre) . The ratio of rice to spam was perfect at Oyako Tei. They had a good layer of teriyaki sauce to season the musubi. I bought 2 and was planning to give it to my friend... well, it never made it to my friend. I had one and liked it so much that I wanted to save it for my plane ride home. I will definitely come back to this hidden gem. If I found this place earlier, I would had gotten these spam musubis for our long drive to Hana. The other ones were blah~. read more

I always fine a local food cheap and delicious family own the staff are very nice and friendly masubi still hot just plain I love it !!!!

This is the best logo moco I've ever had in my entire life. This place is tiny but the best best best food. You must try it! The ladies working there are hilarious too. What a great place! read more

My sister and I split the Da Loco Moco. Its big enough to share and left us full. It satisfy our hunger but didn't blow us away. I thought the hamburger patty tasted a bit off. I wish the Spam was cooked a little more. Overall, a greasy meal to start the morning off. You can opt for white or fried rice. Fried rice is the way to go. We noticed many of the patrons that came in went straight to the fridge for the musubis. I didn't try but a friend in our group got a few for the road. I love the family business aspect of Oyako Tei and that I will gladly support over any breakfast chain. overall, a decent meal for fair price. Pretty close to the airport, as our group just flew in, this was a great find. read more

I love little spots, owned by old-school locals. The spam loco moco here is delicious, and all that rice...yummm...and I'm a connoisseur of loco mocos. And don't sleep on the spam and eggs breffast(as they say it)...oh my gawd. Get a boxed lunch plate and hit the beach. No need to hit up a fancy resto, just do as the locals do. Aloha. read more

It is a mom and pop, hole in the wall, in the neighaborhood of body shops. It may sit 10 or fewer. The lunch was ok. So, I have been there and done it. read more