My all-time favorite restaurant!! I've lived in LA and have been to Japan a few times, so I've…read moredefinitely been spoiled when it comes to sushi, but nothing compares to Oao. Every time I'm in Maui, this is a MUST. We did the omakase experience for my birthday dinner and it was incredible. 100% worth the price. Every piece of fish was so fresh and literally melted in your mouth. Even the cooked dishes like the miso black cod and A5 Wagyu were amazing. We sat at the sushi bar this time and loved it! The sushi chef was so sweet, the waiters hv the best personalities, and the food comes out surprisingly fast. If it's your first time, get a Mai Tai! All of the nigiri is incredible, but my favorites are the otoro, hamachi with chili oil, and salmon. SAVE ROOM FOR DESSERT. The matcha panna cotta is sooo good and 'not too sweet' lol, which is probably the best compliment an Asian person can give a dessert The ube dessert is amazing too. I recommend Oao to everyone who visits Maui and it never disappoints!

We come to Maui often, so we've had the chance to eat at a lot of the island's restaurants over the…read moreyears. We have a pretty good feel for what's out there, and this place truly stands out. From the moment we walked in, Dwayne made us feel like family. His hospitality was genuine, attentive, and really elevated the entire experience. The food was incredible. Every dish was fresh, beautifully prepared, and packed with flavor. As crazy as it may sound, I honestly think the sushi here is better than Nobu. That's a bold statement, but this place earned it. And the chicken wings... wow. I don't know what they're do back there, but they are absolutely addictive. I could legitimately eat four dozen of them. Crispy, flavorful, and some of the best wings I've ever had--at a sushi restaurant, no less. The atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and exactly what you hope to find while on vacation. We only wish we had a restaurant like this back home in Las Vegas. This has officially become a must-visit every time we're in Maui. We can't wait to come back on our next vacation.

Amazing mom and pop sushi spot in Maui!…read more I first came to this place years ago when my sister brought me here. Had to come back and I was not disappointed. I kept forgetting to make reservations a month in advance and called them on a Wednesday to see if there was any openings for two. Luckily, there was a 7:30pm spot for Friday . Pro tip: the nigiri comes in two. We completely forgot about that and double ordered everything. Luckily, we finished everything. Sushi was fresh and on point. The chef and staff were very friendly. We loved the entire experience. The nigiri were huge in fish cuts, and small in rice so it was perfect since we over ordered. Highly recommend this spot if you are in Maui. Please call ahead to make reservations as they do not allow walk ins. The place only hold 16 seats.

Worst dinner of my life. Do not go here ever. The services was the worst I've ever experienced…read more Waited over one hour for the first sushi to be delivered. Honestly this place is the worst. Never go here. I've never left a bad review ever. This is the worst restaurant in the United States.

Amazing food with a beautiful ocean view. I was able to get a dinner reservation for a party of 12…read morewithin the same day. I was not disappointed in the food or service! Fish and sushi were fresh and delicious. And don't even get me started on the dessert! Phenomenal! Fish & chips 5/5 crisp and tender. Very solid typical fish & chips Hamachi Jalepeno 5/5 soo delicious! Thick slices of hamachi that melted in your mouth. Jalepeno is spicy but you can take it off if you don't want the spicy kick Big Eye w/ Kimazi Wasabi 5/5 the wasabi is freshly grated on the sashimi and the fish was super fresh Andy's King Dragon 5/5 flavorful, delicious, great portion size Coconut ice cream 5/5 wow!!!!!!! So good!!!! Honestly i want to come back again to eat all the desserts Ube creme brule 5/5 super soft and delicioussssss. I typically don't like ube and this was a hit Kona Mud Pie 5/5 i was blown away on how big the slice was! You can definitely share this with 4+ people

Aloha ! It's our go to for sushi…read more Staff is always cool and bar drinks are yummy ! Had the firecracker roll last night ! Definitely a must try ! Stay on it Isana ‍

I'd go 3.5 if I could. I'm not mad at it, just wasn't wow'd at all. I was a solo diner - sat at the…read morebad - which was HUGE - like 4 feet wide for some reason It was a Wednesday. All the tables were full of tourist families - it was good vibes, the tables separated by white sheer curtains giving it a little elegance. But there was really terrible cheesey top 40 radio playing which offset everything and was a little distracting for me tbh I got the Crab cake app - it deep fried with lots of filler. Not amazing. There was a lot of mahi on the menu! Their liquor selection was more limited than I'd think - so I skipped a cocktail. I got the Mac crusted mahi - sadly it was flavorless and the sauce was cold. "Vegetables"were 1 piece of bok choy and 1 carrot Grateful the Brownie dessert was the star of the show. Not sure I'd be back but am glad I went.

update 2/26: This…read morewas to be our special "nite out " dinner. And , it was great. Plan to spend, over A C note and no bar for two. BUT, seafood here is over the top, my wife had a white fish like ONO, but too long a name to spell. Over mashed potatoes and grilled veges Mine was Blackened and seared Ahi over sticky rice and asparagus spears. We both had a nice small Caesar. The sushi bar no longer is here. Completely removed and replaced with about a dozen or more tables for four. Really , if you want a treat at sunset , come here. Great service.

Every part of the dining experience from reserving via text directly to the owner, to being…read morewelcomed into this small cozy place, feels like you had a sushi chef friend who invited you to their home. I had to modify a reservation due to jet lag, and the woman who handled the entire 15 person dining room, knew exactly who I was when i walked in, even though I had never been there! It's literally only the husband behind the counter and the woman taking care of taking orders, serving, and checking in on every diner. The small decorations are fun and whimsical, especially if you sit at the sushi bar. Prices are very fair for the quality of the fish and although they do have set combinations, I preferred to create my own. I got the miso soup, albacore, yellowtail, Maguro, shrimp tempura roll, vegetable roll, and negihama. I ended up ordering enough for 3 people, but since I was staying in a condo, they graciously packed leftovers to go with condiments! Count on about $100 per person if you have a drink and a hearty appetite. A beautiful gesture upon leaving was being gifted a fresh flower!

I still love Satoe and the idea of this place. I loved it so much the first time, I made a point to…read morereturn 3 years later. Sadly, the sushi did not meet my expectations this time. Traditionally, sushi chef put soy sauce and wasabi in the between the fish and rice, and it's part of the flavor. I don't remember how it was done last time, but that was not the case this time. I had to awkwardly flip the nigiri pieces and dip the fish side in soy sauce, and then they fall apart. Ugh. Also, I didn't appreciate the size of the rice. It was impossible for me to eat the whole piece in one bite, but it's kind of rude not to under the traditional Japanese etiquette. The fish quality was.....okay. TBH, I had better in Sacramento/Roseville for way cheaper. I had more elegant, delicious, and satisfying omakase in San Diego, New York, Shanghai....you name it. For the price (even adjusted for the Maui premium) and the capability of the owners, I truly believe they could do better. Sending love!

My mistake suggesting this place to my friends who came in expecting yakitori skewers only to find…read moreout they no longer serve it. They also didn't have another item we wanted most likely because it was a couple hours before closing, so it another disappointment but the food we did end up getting was still amazing. The service was great anyways, and I highly recommend the beef sukiyaki!! Peach and grape chu-his were also really yummy and pretty dangerous as they were on the sweeter side so it's easy to drink! We also got the miso butter cod fish and kimchi cucumber which were both great

Back after 4 years to our happy place (Hawaii and here!). The hits still hit and I am happy to add…read morea few more! Okonomayki is still delish! Musubi - didn't have spam but pork rolled over the rice with a teriyaki glaze. One of the best variations I've had!! The kids couldn't get enough of it. Kamameshi - slow cooked rice casserole (like Chinese clay pot rice). Infused the rice with an amazing smoky flavor. I had octopus for protein which I enjoyed but my kids weren't able to appreciate it (they like it grilled). Miso butter fish - classic black cod dish. Did not disappoint! Scallop sashimi - very fresh and tasted like butter

Amazingly delicious little mom and pop sushi restaurant. The sushi was carefully prepared with the…read morefreshest of ingredients and thoughtful presentation. The chicken cutlet with mushroom and Maui onion gravy was absolutely delicious. Come eat here it won't disappoint.

Stopped in for lunch and waited about 10 minutes for a table. No reservations, walk- in only. No…read moretake-out orders. My favorite is the scallops dynamite- that sauce over rice- YUM! We also enjoyed the rainbow roll, unagi role, shrimp tempura roll, baked California roll, beef curry, unagu donburi, tako sunomono, and tako poke. It was plenty for the four of us and we took some of our sushi home. They have some new hot items since our last visit. Chicken cutlet with gravy and hurricane chicken. You can bring your own booze(market just a few doors down). They offer hot tea and soda. Loved our lunch. Highly recommend!

We drove out from Lahaina since the power is still out from Lala for most of the area. Checked out…read moreNalu's reviews and they seemed like the place to visit. We're all happy we did! The boys had the Loco Moco (top 5 I've eva had), while Wifee had the bagel and lox. She also had the mai tai with a side of lilikoi foam from Kelly which rivals MonkeyPods version. Chill vibe, speedy service and you can taste the Aloha in every bite! Highly recommend this spot!

For us mainlanders, this was not the typical flavors we're used to, but we stopped in for a bite…read moreand had a great time! The ordering process is a little more unique as they want to turn tables quickly for others, so smart, but you won't get a table until you order first. Why the 4-stars? Prices were high and you have to get up and get your own drinks from the bar, incl non-alcoholic...so although a small inconvenience, it's noticeable and could back up the tender and that small bit lost a star for me...but for others, it may not matter. We would return once we got a chance to see other places on the island, but for good food, local flavor and chill spot...yeah, it's worth the stop!