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    4.6 (169 reviews)
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    Probably the best burger I've ever had in my life. Everyone was very friendly. The food was fantastic.

    Coconut water was refreshing!!

    Lovely place! Coconut farm is gorgeous! Delicious food! Everyone was welcoming! Great customer service!! !

    Elle M.

    Hey, solid tacos after a long day of hitting all the trails on the West side of Maui. Give them a stop and get the fish tacos and the carne asada tacos. Not fast, but hits the spot and nice outdoor seating.

    Coconut Shrimp!

    Best food on the island! Definitely a must try if you're visiting. The owner is super welcoming and hospitable too (:

    Melissa L.

    Tried this spot after it was recommended to us by a local! We seemed to just beat the lunch rush (we came around 11:00am) because right after we sat down with our food, an onrush of tourists arrived and the line stretched into the parking lot. We tried the fish tacos, kahlua pork fried rice, and chicken katsu. We also wanted to give the acai a try but made the mistake of not ordering our first time around, and by the time we wanted it, the wait was too long. My favorite was the pork fried rice. It came with a generous protion of meat and egg, which complimented the sweet soy rice very nicely The katsu was also well done, although missed the fresh crunch I was hoping for. The mac salad was also a little al dente. The tacos were decent as well, but I'd probably pass up on these next time. Outdoor seating was spacious with hand sanitizer bottles provided at each table. There was also a small shop for tourists to purchase to-go items like banana bread and cookies

    Ulu smash burger
    Randee L.

    The food was delicious and was reasonably loves compared to every other restaurant establishment. Plus, its farm to table ingredients and everything was fresh and flavorful. We got the special (teriyaki chicken tacos) and the ulu smash (2 patty burger). The burger was so good and had a Lilokoi Dijon spread that was heavenly. The tacos were also fresh and delicious and the fries were perfectly crispy!

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    Alora M.

    I would never before have thought about eating a hot dog with pineapple, onions, and sriracha aoli, but I did... and it wasn't too bad. We had just survived driving the "deadliest highway on Maui" Kahekili Highway (IYKYK), and we needed to stop, catch our breath, and grab a little something to eat. We saw the road signs and stopped here. It's a nice little spot just outside a macadamia nut orchard (where you can take a tour btw), and we settled down with a soda and a hot dog to collect ourselves. Service was very friendly, and they answered all our questions. The dog was a bit overcooked, but the fries were fresh and the toppings were interesting. I wish I would have been a little more hungry so we might have tried something else, but the hot dogs hit the spot before continuing on our way to the airport for our flight out. Come sit for a while. Enjoy the outdoors. Enjoy the food.

    New menu!!! Ginger chicken salad still my favorite!!
    Sami J.

    Ginger chicken salad amazing!! Ulu smash so ono Pork loco moco super tasty!Sunday for dessert!! So full but ready to come back and try all the new items!!

    karina k.

    The tropical smoothie $11 was very good with strawberry, banana, papaya, pineapple, dragon fruit, blueberry. It was premade and very tasty and fresh and was filling. The mango nectar juice was $5 but it was not fresh squeezed from a mango. They have a dwarf coconut farm. Feral chickens abound who don't bug you. Outdoor seating and bathrooms.

    Macadamia nut crusted fish salad and flour something chicken.
    Monica G.

    Very nice service and location with a nice setup right on the farm. The food was very good and healthy options fresh from the farm are lovely as is the location. Service was nice too as they described all the choices before we ordered. I'd definitely recommend if in the area. Aloha

    kahlua pork fried rice mahi tacos chicken katsu
    Nicole L.

    9/10 everything pretty solid, the employees are super sweet and nice! good vibes - loco moco 9.5/10: probably the best loco moco i've had, but i only had it once before lol. it wasn't too salty, came out nice and fresh. good flavor! - mahi tacos 7/10: there was only 1 tortilla so it ripped :( it was good, but nothing super special. - kahlua pork fried rice 9.5/10: fire. kinda greasy from the pork but that's what made it good! the rice was crispy in some areas and had great flavor. egg on it was good too. - chicken katsu 8.5/10: it was good but pretty standard... i thought the chicken lacked a bit of flavor and were smaller slices. wouldn't get again bc i liked the other things better!

    Mac nut crusted mahi mahi salad (gluten free)
    Delilah W.

    Ula Ula is a good stop after the airport! The Mac nut crusted mahi mahi salad was quite good and gluten free! The pesto on the fish is really yummy. My dad got the Ula Ula burger and said it was okay! The piece of pineapple on it was good but meat was a bit overdone. The service was quick and friendly, and it was nice to sit outside after a long plane ride!

    Plumeria as ambiance near the picnic tables
    Caroline B.

    Pricey but worth it for fresh, delicious and nutritious goodness from the working farm. Great place to stop and grab a quick and refreshing snack before or after golf at Waiehu.

    Grilled Cajun Mahi Mahi with mango papaya slaw, greens over rice.

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    Amazing service and great coconut water! Atmosphere was incredible! Definitely a must stop.

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    We had a great experience here. The staff was so generous and the coconut was fresh & super delicious!

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    Food was ok but definitely not worth the hour plus wait! It looks very appealing from the road but I'd keep driving!

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    Awesome....must hit this place after your flight arrives.... Great burger, Kailua Pork Sandwich. Acai Bowl.

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