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    3.8 (33 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
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    Garlic noodles with chicken yakitori
    Sophia L.

    We ordered on the tablet, the food came out within 10 mins. We ordered the garlic noodles with chicken yakitori, came out to $20ish. Usually any garlic noodles are oily, but not these! I love the little bits of fried garlic bits, added a different texture. The chicken was perfectly charred, juicy, and was delicious.

    Garlic noodles
    Kira N.

    Loved their garlic noodles. Chicken was tender Would recommend to try them when in Maui or around

    Soy-Garlic Noodles ($12) with Garlic Shrimp Skewer ($11)

    I tried the Soy-Garlic Noodles ($12) with a Garlic Shrimp Skewer ($11) from Sokai Pacific Rim, located in the beautiful oasis of South Maui Gardens, and while the dish was enjoyable overall, it didn't quite live up to its name. First off, service was great--friendly staff and my food came out fast (about 6 minutes), which is perfect when you're grabbing a quick bite. The noodles were well-cooked with a solid savory flavor and good texture. Sesame seeds and green onions added a nice touch. However, the "soy-garlic" flavor leaned heavily toward soy--the garlic was very mild and honestly hard to detect, which made the dish feel a bit misleading. The garlic shrimp were juicy and cooked properly, but again, the garlic flavor didn't really come through. Also, $11 for just four shrimp feels a bit steep, even for Maui. Portion size was decent, but overall it felt like a good dish that didn't fully deliver on its advertised flavor.

    Gillian E.

    This food was delicious! I am not a huge fan of ordering on the tablet just because I prefer having someone to ask questions to, but the people at the window were available if you caught them while they called ready orders. I got the garlic noodles and shrimp skewer. WOW! You can really taste the fresh garlic and seasonings and can tell it was cooked fresh on a nice hot wok. I did get garlic fatigue after a little, but it heats up well so leftovers are totally fine with me! My mom and sister didn't prefer the breadcrumbs, but I enjoyed the textural element. The gentleman working in the window was really kind as well! A great addition to south Maui gardens

    Banana macadamia boba tea
    Marc C.

    Couldn't pass up the chance to get a refreshing boba tea. The banana macadamia and guava passion fruit were both refreshing!

    Ribeye Skewer
    Spence T.

    Sokai Pacific Rim has one serious highlight - the Ribeye Skewer. Absolutely incredible. Perfectly cooked, packed with flavor, and honestly worth the higher price tag every single time. It was so good I had to go back and order it again - zero regrets. I also tried the boba, which was just okay. Not bad, but a bit underwhelming, especially compared to the food. Overall, a great spot with good food and some standout dishes - especially that Ribeye Skewer. I'd come back for that alone.

    Garlic noodles with shrimp and classic boba
    Angel P.

    Garlic noodles with shrimp was sooooo good! Will be coming back for more :) They had a kiosk you order from, quick and easy. Boba was good, def trying other flavors next time.

    Full view of our piping hot soup dumplings.  They were delicious
    K N.

    We arrived early and James explained about the different bobas and types of milk you can choose from, we stepped up to the screen and placed r orders. We got 2 types of milk tea and 1 order of soup dumplings. After we tried each item they checked in with us to see how we liked our food and drinks. They were all delish. The dumpling dipping sauce sold the show tho.

    watery boba
    Lilian S.

    Thought I'd try a very clean and sleek-looking food truck, but was severely disappointed by the watery boba. And when I say water - it's water, syrup, ice, and boba pearls. Terrible! If you want boba, go support local in town (I just happened to be in Kihei grabbing food). Street Market Boba, West Side Boba, and S7 are where you'll find actual delicious boba drinks.

    Garlic Noodles and Soup Dumplings

    I really enjoyed it and the owners were very sweet! I got the garlic noodles for $10 (really good portion!) and the soup dumplings along with a milk tea. Can't wait to try the skewers.

    Garlic noodles with rib eye skewers

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    Some of the best noodles you will experience, stoked to try it again! Get yourself a boba tea, don't pass up the opportunity.

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    The dumplings weren't great. Id suggest getting something else if you eat here. They did come out within 10 minutes though.

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    Excelent garlic noodles with chicken/ ribey skewers. Great service as well. Honestly this were the best noodles i had in Mauii.

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    The best garlic noodles on the island, way better than Tin Roof! Shrimp, chicken skewers, all so good.

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    Banana macadamia boba and ube coconut boba are ribeye skewers and soup dumplings look fabulous

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    I ordered the ube coconut boba, but unfortunately, the taste was terrible. After just one sip, I had to toss it in the trash.

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    Totally surprised by the OUTSTANDING service and FABULOUS dinner at Wolfgang Pucks spago restaurant…read morein Wailea Hawaii. Ambience was noisy because of many parties going on but still wonderful

    Spago is our special place. My husband and I celebrated our wedding here three years ago, and we've…read morereturned every year since for our anniversary. It has become part of our story, and every visit continues to feel just as meaningful and memorable as the first. The setting is absolutely stunning. Between the beautifully designed interior and the outdoor seating overlooking the beach in front of the Four Seasons, it creates one of the most romantic date-night settings on Maui. The food never misses the mark. We started with an English pea soup that was exquisitely seasoned and beautifully balanced. I followed with the Broiled Miso Marinated Walu, tender, delicate, mildly sweet, served with sesame sauce and crisp cucumbers that added the perfect contrast. The rack of lamb was juicy, tender, and cooked perfectly. Dessert was unforgettable: the "Spikey Lemon" calamansi cake with yuzu curd and crunchy meringue, plus freshly baked donuts that arrived crispy, warm, and drenched in a divine chocolate sauce. Pure heaven. But what truly sets Spago apart, and what makes each visit unique, is the front-of-house staff. Over the years we've been lucky enough to be served by both Jeb and Mikayla. Jeb was also our waiter on our wedding night, which made seeing him again feel especially meaningful. He has a rare gift: he makes guests feel genuinely special. His knowledge of the menu is remarkable, he reads the flow of a meal perfectly, and he is charming, funny, and effortlessly attentive without ever being overbearing. What keeps us coming back isn't just the food or the atmosphere. it's the impeccable hospitality. One moment we'll never forget: on our wedding night, after I mentioned I was Austrian, Jeb surprised us with a Kaiserschmarrn. It was unexpected, thoughtful, and one of those gestures that instantly lets you know you're more than just another table. You're valued. Thank you to the front-of-house staff, thank you to the kitchen, and thank you, Wolfgang Puck, for creating a place that has become such an important part of our lives. We'll keep coming back.

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