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    Takumi Maui

    4.3 (96 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Rose L.

    Really great sushi quality but 4 maki's, a rainbow roll and a miso soup for $100 is insane. I really enjoyed the sake maki and the hamachi maki but the rainbow roll and miso soup was a miss. This did not fill two people. Interior and ordering was straightforward. The concept and pricing is sugarfish levels of craziness which I am not feeling. For sushi I recommend going to miso phat, a drive up but the omakase is with trying.

    Baked scallop in eel sauce
    Kenny L.

    We enjoyed the food, atmosphere and service! Delicious and authentic Japanese food. They have an omakase inside and you can order à la carte when you sit in their patio seating. We walked in without reservation and decided to order à la carte. Our server Mario was amazing! Super friendly and knowledgeable about all the dishes. Thanks for the awesome service Mario! We liked the baked scallop dish along with their fresh sashimi and rolls. They also make delicious highballs! Definitely a good spot if you are craving Japanese food in the Kaanapali area.

    12 pc Chef's Choice Sushi Set
    Catherine N.

    We passed by this spot dozens of time during our trip so I finally got a takeout sushi bento on my way to the airport. I was hoping to find a hidden gem, but alas it was a HUGE disappointment. I got a sushi combination to go, which is an omakase (literally Chef's choice). But, we were sorely disappoint that the omakase had several repeats and lacked in variety. (2 tunas, 2 salmon, 2 yellowtail, shrimp, mackerel, octopus, tamago, scallops, and a white fish of some kind). The octopus did not taste fresh, the mackerel texture was off, and the mysterious white fish was chewy. What kind of 12 piece omakase only includes 9 different kinds of fish! The rice was falling apart and there also was no guide as to what we were eating. Our side of spicy tuna crispy rice was not crispy at all, but I will chalk that up to being a takeout order. At $65 for the nigiri and $14 for the crispy rice, I would not come here ever again. I am not sure if they were having an off day or something, but my omakase box does not look remotely like others I've seen posted on their page. What a huge let down - the chef's choices on that day were awful.

    Sashimi combo
    Karen E.

    The restaurant in ambience are very minimalistic, which I find very calming. The menu has many options, but not too many. We got the miso soup, spider maki, and the sashimi combo. All of these items were delicious. The service is great. They have many sakes to choose from as well as a decent wine list.

    Justin B.

    This place is a gem! Inside they have an amazing omakase option. I'd definitely make a reservation if you're interested in that. We went with à la carte this time and the sushi was incredibly fresh and delicious. We sat outside and loved it. There was a nice breeze, plus they have a fan which helps with the heat. There are only a few tables outside though, so I'd check ahead if that's where you want to sit. Highly recommend for great sushi and a chill atmosphere!

    Otoro
    Ryan L.

    I booked the chef's omakase experience not sure how it would be. The Beau said that it was the best sushi he's had. The restaurant is small with about four tables and a take out window. Only the omakase is available by reservation and is located at a seven seat counter inside. You arrive at 6pm and the service starts promptly. A sake pairing is available with hefty pours of about 8oz total. The omakase is the presented in several courses in a traditional style with the chef giving explanations about each. Most of the ingredients are from Japan. We had: - Sunomono with snow crab - Chawanamushi - Tempura - Miso black cod and shishito pepper - Hirame nigiri - Shima Aji nigiri - Scallop nigiri - Kauai shrimp nigiri - Fried shrimp head - Seared black throat sea perch nigiri - Otoro nigiri - Local big eye tuna nigiri - Miso soup - Warabimochi Additional items are available for an extra charge at the end. We tried the toro tempura. All of it was absolutely incredible and delicious. The rice was from Hokkaido and like nothing I've had before. The wasabi root was imported from Japan and grated fresh at the bar. It was floral and fruity and nothing like the neon green horseradish often served. The chef was delightful. He explained how he was in Hawaii because he loved surfing (and why he's so tan.) He used to live in San Diego and likes In N Out. Overall, it was about 14 courses over two hours. It was expensive but far above the normal resort experience. I highly recommend it.

    Hamachi carpaccio and shrimp roll (we also got the rainbow roll combo and miguri roll and all were amazing!)
    Ruthie B.

    This was some of the best sushi I had in my life!!! The hamachi is especially delicious, their flavor combinations are perfect and expertly crafted. Im hooked and need to visit again before leaving Maui!

    Homemade Mochi dessert
    Jodi D.

    We did the omakase experience. It was very intimate, the chef was knowledgeable about the sushi and shared that with his guests. Everything we tried was absolutely delicious!! They went out of their way to make my 16 year old's birthday week extra special!! We cannot wait to return to Maui and when we do....this will be on our must experience (again!) list!!

    Soft shell crab roll - $19
    Jennifer W.

    Tiny but lovely sushi restaurant near the resorts that offers omakase option (need to prebook) a few days a week, but since we didn't prebook, we just ordered off their regular menu. The inside area has 1 table plus the omakase counter, and the patio area had a few tables, so there might be a wait if they're full. The staff member was super nice and friendly, and chatted with us every time she delivered something to our table. They also have a takeout window if there's no space to dine-in. Based on the pictures, that also seems like a legit option. We ordered a few rolls to share, and each got a 12pc sushi combo set. To be honest, the sushi combo set was plenty for 1 person, so the extra rolls we got were completely unnecessary. However, the soft shell crab roll was definitely worth getting. We were happy that the waitress had to take a second to think about which fish they had in the fridge that day and thus, would be receiving in the combo set - as that indicated how fresh it was. The portion size on each nigiri was excellent, alongside a generous portion of sushi rice, so well worth the price. Highly recommend it, we enjoyed all the nigiri that came in the combo, but I particularly loved the scallop and the salmon (super fatty). Super happy we found this place on a whim while we were visiting. Highly recommend it! We would love to come back and try their omakase option (we got to watch since we snagged the 1 indoor table) and it was drool-worthy.

    California rolls (we added tobiko) and soft shell crab rolls
    Minh L.

    Hands down the best sushi we've had! They know what they're doing! Thank you for an amazing sushi experience! Taste and presentation were on point! We got our's to go and ate on our oceanfront lanai. Perfect dinner, perfect company and perfect view! Grateful and blessed!

    Inside Omakase table
    Alice C.

    We are pumped to have such an amazing sushi restaurant on the Westside! I've been stalking this restaurant since last year when I saw their sign and was so glad to see they were open when we came back this year. Everything is super fresh and rivals some of our favorite sushi spots on the mainland. Service was lovely, we ordered the following: Edamame Eel avocado roll Lobster tempura roll - our fav, so damn good Rainbow roll King Salmon sashimi - 4 pcs Omakase nigiri + negihama roll Everything was so fresh and on par with Maui sushi prices. Highly recommend for the gorgeous restaurant, service and quality.

    Stephen M.

    We didn't get a chance today to sit at the restaurant for our meal(s), but we definitely did come twice for lunch and dinner take out! Their quality of fish is great and their fish to rice ratio is on point! We ordered the Combination sushi, tuna set and the salmon set. They were all very good and were prepared within a reasonable time!! Glad to have found this gem! It's just as good as Miso phat, maybe better in some ways as well!

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    Ask the Community - Takumi Maui

    Can I order takeout? Do you accept walk ins or reservations only?

    They Accept Take outs. Seatings are available for walk ins (not omakase). The reservations options open upon first day of the Month

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    Smash Maui - Ahi sashimi from a catering event

    Smash Maui

    4.7(97 reviews)
    3.0 mi

    We waited too long on our first night in Hawaii to decide where to eat. Hubby pulled up the Yelp…read moreapp, put in sushi and this food truck came up as still open at 7:30 pm. We decided to hit the road and find it. Lucky we did! It was open, there was no line. It had a great assortment of rolls and a good number of options for nigiri. We got 4-5 rolls and some nigiri and a poke bowl. It was all freshly made, perfectly rolled and came out at the time told to us, about 15 minutes. We ate it in the car- we didn't notice the ants in the table until after we sat down to wait for about 10 minutes. I followed them on instagram and they posted our order. So cool! We went back one more time during our trip.

    At least two of our uber drivers mentioned this place as a top sushi place on Maui, and I'm glad…read morethey recommended it! Smash Maui is an absolute vibe. We stopped by on a Monday night around 7:30 pm after doing the road to Hana. They had some Whitney Houston and Shakira bumpin, some cute garden lights, and three outdoor picnic tables for diners. We ordered and had to fill up on gas, so we picked up some drinks from the nearby gas station and got back to wait for the food. The server said it would take about 15 minutes, and I think that was pretty accurate. We ended up ordering the following: Salmon Nigiri - 3/5 this was a little bit more salty than I normally expect of my nigiri. Spicy California Roll - 5/5 tasted like a fresh California roll with some spicy mayo on it. It wasn't very spicy though? Mild enough for the non-spice lovers. Tempura Roll - 5/5 this was probably my favorite roll. It was simple yet delicious. You can't ever go wrong with unagi sauce. Smash Roll - 4/5 the smash roll was really good. It had a good, well-rounded taste with the tuna and salmon. This was my husband's favorite roll. If you're feeling like you need some good Asian-American sushi, check out Smash Maui! It's going to hit!

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    Smash Maui - Food truck

    Food truck

    Smash Maui - Dynamite sushi roll

    Dynamite sushi roll

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    Roy's Kaanapali - Grilled local catch & shrimp duo

    Roy's Kaanapali

    3.8(1.8k reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$$

    This location is on a golf course and is a simple design but comfortable but you are a ways from…read morethe water, so sunsets are a bit hard to see. Food is tasty and the servers are very accommodating . The butterfish was so tasty and the chocolate lava cake was rich but a bit small. Price for 2 was $300, so I would go if it is a special occasion.

    A very underwhelming restaurant experience…read more We've been to Roy's on Oahu for many special occasions and have had positive experiences in the past. We were looking around for a nice restaurant to kick off our weekend in Maui since we were celebrating my mom's 70th birthday. I think my biggest issues stem from the service as well as the value. We received everything in a timely manner so we had no complaints there but didn't experience any warmth in service itself. We had a reservation at 7:00 pm which isn't late by most restaurant standards but we realized that this establishment closed at 8:00 pm. Not sure if that contributed to our experience but it was a little disappointing because it felt like our server wasn't really interested in engaging with us. As someone who has worked in food and beverage for many years, I chalked it up to maybe our server was having a bad day. Still, it left unpleasant mark on our experience. Cocktails were okay. Nothing out of the ordinary. My husband mentioned his meatloaf was overly salty. The butterfish was a great portion size but was overshadowed by the tartness the lomi tomato. I couldn't taste much of the miso or sweetness. The rice texture was mushy which made it difficult to eat. A lot of menu items in concept sounded great but the execution didn't hit the mark. I think for the price, I think flavors could have been more balanced. At this point, I can't say I'd recommend this restaurant or consider returning in the future.

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    Roy's Kaanapali - Entrance walkway to Roy's

    Entrance walkway to Roy's

    Roy's Kaanapali - Beet salad

    Beet salad

    Roy's Kaanapali - Misoyaki Butterfish

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    Star Noodle - Garlic Noodles

    Star Noodle

    4.1(8.6k reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $$

    Great find! We were super lucky to be visiting Maui during a low week and were able to get a table…read moreas a walk in and even caught a sunset from our table. It's a beautiful restaurant, right on the harbor. Meals are family style and our server walked us through the menu, which was helpful because we would have definitely ordered too much if she hadn't. We shared the Hapa ramen, Tempura shrimp, Singapore Noodles, and Pork buns. The food was all great. I did find the drinks to be pretty pricey but to be fair the selection was very high-end japanese bourbons, and that's wasn't why I was there so spending $20-25 on a cocktail didn't entice me. While I highly recommend, I do think it was rare that we could seat as a walkin so be sure to book a reservation. They do charge, which is what turned us off since you never know how a family vacation day can go!

    Star Noodle felt a bit overhyped to me. We came for the dim sum lunch, and unfortunately, the food…read moredidn't quite live up to my expectations, especially considering the price. I initially hesitated to make a reservation because I don't love being tied to a specific time, but we ultimately decided to do a walk in. I also didn't realize the was a different menu compared to dinner. We ordered most of the dim sum items, which came with three pieces per order. The cheong fun was much larger than I expected since it was wrapped around shrimp tempura. I just wish the shrimp tails had been completely removed--the shells made it difficult to eat. The short ribs were also overcooked, which was disappointing. The standouts for me were the pork shumai, shrimp shumai, and crispy shrimp. Those were easily my favorite dishes and the best-tasting items we ordered. Service was a little mixed. Our waiter was nice, but I honestly felt like the busser took care of us more throughout the meal. He consistently checked on our table and made sure we had everything we needed. At one point, condensation from our water glasses was getting all over the table, and he noticed and brought us coasters without us even having to ask. I really appreciated how attentive he was. The best part of the experience, though, was the ocean view. It was beautiful and definitely added to the overall atmosphere of the meal. Overall, I'm glad we gave Star Noodle a try, but with the prices and the hype surrounding it, I expected more from the food. There were a few dishes we really enjoyed, but the overall experience didn't quite live up to the expectations I had going in.

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    Star Noodle - Interior

    Interior

    Star Noodle - Tempura Shrimp - Faux'nagi Sauce, Garlic Aioli

    Tempura Shrimp - Faux'nagi Sauce, Garlic Aioli

    Star Noodle - Our view from our table.

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    Our view from our table.

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