Delish food, amazing service and clean space. Do stop, order and enjoy!…read moreBtw... the establishment is very clean and orderly... Not to mention... drinks are light and lively

Depending on what you value in a night out, My Thai may or may not be for you. Ordering is done…read more"online" through an app. Once you figure that out it goes well, however there is a bit of a process to get there. There are two dining rooms. A toy talking Yoda greats you and gives instructions. While we were there people came and left getting frustrated with the process. Ordering is also online and you pick up at a window. However the owner did come around with complimentary desserts samples, very friendly. However, if you get past the introduction, the food is excellent! We had lots of different items, good gluten free options as well.

Ambiance is romantic. They have plates, cups, utensils on every table, before you are seated…read more Which is perfectly fine. However, when you have to wipe the dust off of your dipping bow and plate, that kinda concerns me. The outdoor tables are located under a tree. Who knows where the "dust" came from. Strike 1. The ahi that was served with the salad was warm. Never had sashimi served warm (and with salt n pepper on it). Kinda scared me, but we still ate it. I truly regret this. Strike 2. The steak was delicious though. Tender and cooked perfectly. The sauce was also delicious. I believe it was a tomato-based sauce and as well as chimichurri. My husband and I shared our plates with each other. We both ended up with painful, upset stomachs that night. Strike 3.

We stumbled upon Vana because we tried to do a walk-in for Mama's Fish House, but were unable to…read more My friend had a craving for oysters, and within the area, Vana popped up on Yelp. Unfortunately, there were no oysters. It was actually a bit tough to find a place with oysters in Maui (shoutout to Fleetwood's). It was perfect because we ended up just wanting a light dinner, and this restaurant has tapas and small portions. Not a bang for your buck, by any means, though. I was a bit bummed because I wanted a specific appetizer (similar to a wagyu beef tataki), but they did not have it. Instead, I got the hamachi carpaccio, which was still good. I also ordered a spicy rainbow roll. You could tell that the fish was very fresh on top, but the roll itself was just decent. Not worth the $25 and it was also not spicy. I think my favorite food item was the karaage. It was crispy, tender and the sauce was the cherry on top. I am looking at the menu and I realize that a lot of these cocktails are new, which is another bummer because I would have loved to try all of them (guava mojito, spicy lilikoi mezcalita and vana colada -- yes please!) The restaurant itself is so cute! There is definitely a rustic vibe to it. It could look like a treehouse because there's a big tree in the middle and string lights. It is an outdoor restaurant, and there is an extended outdoor section as well that has a little more secluded feel. There's a bar area, but it is a bit small.

I'll admit I try a lot of Pad Thai at a lot of restaurants and am hardly ever disappointed. Thai Me…read moreUp is no exception. The food is fresh and delicious and is ready fast. Can't go wrong! I loved the surrounding food court area and thought it looked almost magical since we were there after dark. Unfortunately due to windy weather, we opted to enjoy our meal back at our hotel.

We got a brunch of different food around the food truck area and I heard a lot of good things about…read moreThai Mee Up. We got the curry and the shrimp ( idk what the names are) both which came with rice so it was a lot of food. I highly recommend the curry, one of the best curry I have ever had. It was flavorful and had a good amount of heat coming through. Theres a lot of seating in the area.

We live on the other side of the island and while we have an excellent Japanese restaurant (Takumi…read more- try the omakase) we decided to drive over to experience Nuka as it has so many fantastic reviews, and we really appreciate and enjoy Japanese cuisine. Nuka was exceptional. Authentically Japanese, the restaurant is beautifully yet serenely decorated, the staff are welcoming and well versed in the menu and flavors, and pricing is competitive for island restaurants. In fact when you know the healthy ingredients are the best available, locally grown/caught/raised and cooked to perfection it takes it up a notch. We arrived just as they opened for lunch at 11.30am and luckily managed to be seated straight away. I've read that dinner is much harder to get a table and there is a long wait so arrive accordingly ;) Parking is available in the car park next door beside the gym, free and self parking. So, what did we order?......... Grapefruit lychee spritzer - we chose the mocktail version but you can make it a cocktail too. Sooo citrusy and thirst quenching. Not sweet, zingy. Very refreshing on a hot Maui day Miso - earthy, salty, brothy, umami, steaming hot in a bowl to start off your extravaganza of a meal Shio koji cabbage - finely shredded with sesame and house milled bran and seasoning, like an elegant Japanese coleslaw, I loved it! Nasu Miso eggplant - slightly sweet because of the miso, I liked the taste but it wasn't a texture I'm used to eating, which I found a lot in Japan, eg mochi. But I can't fault the dish because of that, the miso umami was richly broiled and it was a popular dish House Nuka pickles - crunchy, fresh and sprinkled with sesame (daikon radish, carrot and cucumber), a good palate cleanser and a nice texture to complement the eggplant above. Not vinegary, just fresh Saba Nigiri - two pieces of moreish mackerel sushi, melt in the mouth with so much flavor, decent sized nigiri too Shiso Country sushi roll - on the specials list, and it was amazingly special! Ahi, habanero masago, orange masago, shaved shiso leaf, ponzu, so many flavours and textures combined into a party in the mouth, with a slight heat build as you ate it. A favourite Miso Butterfish - OMG it looked so amazing and was another popular dish, for a good reason, it is delicious. Melt in the mouth, flaky, savory cod, a nice sized serving, and the miso sauce is sooo good with the buttery fish Lilikoi ice cream - hubby only had room for one generous creamy scoop served with chocolate wafers and decorated with fresh mint. Perfect end to a delightful meal We both felt that this is definitely one of the best restaurants on island, culturally and gastronomically, pricewise and food presentation, authenticity and awareness of local produce....it all adds up to an outstanding dining experience. We will most definitely be returning even though we have to drive an hour and half to get there! "Gochisousama deshita"

Performance: 3 45 minute wait for a table, got order wrong…read moreonce but fixed surprisingly fast, staff generally pleasant humans. Environment: 5 Amazing location, lovely to walk around in while waiting for table, little store down the way, great weather. Meals: 3 Very filling, only had two rolls and didn't need anything else, pretty average sushi though, nothing to write home about. Drinks: 4 Large selection, overall pretty creative, however quantities of ingredients could have been much better thought out, very nice. Ambiance: 3 Average sushi vibes, bar puts you elbow to elbow with the person next to you, very loud inside, better layout needed, good decor. Space: 2 Restaurant is way too small, tables too close and bar too small, bathrooms smell of chemical leaks and are full of trash, cool sink.

We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner and time spent here. The whole space is very inviting and also has…read morea lot of interesting items for sale, including very unique and original art. We made dinner reservations through Open Table and were seated immediately when we arrived. Everyone was very friendly and happy to be there. That positive attitude goes far and really makes the dining experience a more pleasant one. I ordered the lamb chops and split them. I'm glad we did because it was such a generous portion. For $8 more they will give you the same amount of sides per split plate. It was a good idea and then we had room for the pineapple upside down cake, which was a nice way to end our meal. Our guest had the noodles and they had a wonderful flavor and were cooked perfectly. The menu had several great options and specials for each night. The dinner at HGS was the perfect place to enjoy a nice meal out. We were visiting with family and we felt as though we were at our own kitchen table. We were well cared for and not rushed at all. I hope you enjoy your time here!

We visited for lunch on a busy week day but, despite the crowd, our wait time was only about 15…read moreminutes. We got a pleasant seat at the window and our server brought water and menus immediately. We both ordered the mahi mahi fish tacos. Considering that these are a restaurant staple around the Island, there is plenty of competition. Additionally, the price point at Hali'imaile is, significantly, above the standard so our expectations were pretty high. The two tacos (@$27/plate) were ample and the grilled fish was flavorful and moist. The pico and lime cream were decent relishes but sounded more exotic than they actually tasted. We both thought the purple, soft tortilla shells (flour?) were doughy and unappealing. We really enjoyed the mixture of tortilla and taro chips served on the side though. Overall, the dining experience was pleasant and the service was attentive enough to warrant a good tip. I'm not sure we'd go out of our way to eat there again but if we happen to be in the area, we'd definitely give it another try.

Kula, HI. This is a food truck parked in a cluster with…read moreseveral others. The setting has a carnival kind of vibe, both exciting and ominous. Well no bad guys ever showed up, and the hucksterism was pretty low key. The excitement was not to be had either but it was obvious that these trucks are feeding a lot of people. If they were only able to lower their prices even a little they could be feeding even more but I guess their overhead is probably pretty high even for a parked truck. Anyway I was expecting a bit lower price scale, but it is what it is. So .. For fifteen bucks plus tax and tips I got the seared salmon. The fish was nicely cooked, I enjoyed it. The vegetables were pretty meh but did help bring more of the sauce to the palate. Yes, the sauce was good, right on the verge of too much soy, but they did a good job keeping it balanced. The salmon portion size was small, but not insultingly tiny. Could have been a bit larger for the $15, the value is not there only if you compare to what you make at home, otherwise it's probably disappointedly normal. When you get your six inch diameter bowl you will see what I mean. The heap of rice made for good entertainment feeding the chickens. You're discouraged from feeding them so I just sat the bowl down behind the coffee guys trailer and watched them pig out. It is not exactly "Fast" food here, they are actually cooking the meal while you wait. I had my order in 12 minutes though, exactly how long she said it would take.

Very disappointed. Requested no tomatoes with the salmon, but to please add extra vegetables if…read morecan. The order taker said she would ask. Instead, got less vegetables than normal. Where's the broccoli, the carrots? It's many times hit or miss here when it comes to serving size. There was another time when we ordered extra vegetables and got less than a regular sized serving. I also feel that charging $4.00 for extra vegetables is extreme. I first gave 2 stars but changed to 3 because the food is really good.

Tiki Tiki Thai is hands-down one of our favorite places to eat on Maui. We came with a big party…read moreand they were super accommodating -- comfortable seating, great environment, and the staff made it fun instead of stressful. Everyone was welcoming, entertaining, and actually conversational, which made the whole experience feel personal and local. The food? Everything is good. No misses. But the green curry is on another level -- seriously one of the best I've had. And the mango sticky rice is unbelievable. Like... order-it-every-time unbelievable. The owner is incredibly sweet and you can tell they genuinely care about people, not just business. We always leave a big tip because they truly go above and beyond every time. This place deserves all the love and support. Highly recommend.

This restaurant saved our family a few nights ago during the holidays! Every South Asian person was…read moreinside this small little Thai place, located next to the FedEx in Kahului. Plenty of parking. We ordered: - red curry - drunken noodles - veggie spring rolls - basil fried rice Our family is vegetarian so they made sure to cook it cleanly, without fish sauce or oyster sauce. Even with them being so incredibly busy with holiday guests, we got our food within 30 minutes. We ordered to go and ate at my house, so I can't review the in-house service. Will be back again soon!

Food was great but we're used to having rice with our Chinese food. Not included! Waitress was…read morefriendly.

We were told that the Chinese food scene was pretty non existent. And the people were right. First,…read morethe regular menu items run close to $30 each, much more than we pay in high price Honolulu. We decided to try and save money an purchase the lunch specials which run $19-$22 dollars each. I ordered the Sweet and sour, spicy chicken with the side of fried rice. The chicken was heavily breaded but the sauce was nice. The fried rice was a dark brown mixture that didn't look like any rice I've had before. My companion ordered the curry chicken with vegetables with her side of chow mein. The curry was ok and so was the chicken but the Bell pepper needed to be cooked a little longer. The chow mein noodles were more like spaghetti noodles with seasoning. The restaurant doors were wide open and the fans were spinning and the air conditioning was turned off. I wanted to give this place a good review as I selected the place based on existing Yelp reviews but sorry can't do it. I forgot to mention that they charged a 3% fee for the kitchen AND if you use a credit card another 3% on top of the previous subtotal. Nope. Not a repeat in the future for me