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Photo: Kgbo · Wikimedia Commons — pad thai, close up, illustrative
Dining · Stage 07
Eat
Food is the heart of this guide. These are the tables we plan trips around — the fish houses and noodle shops, the food trucks worth the drive and the small rooms that book out weeks ahead. Where a listing names a best dish, that is the order. Book the hard reservations first; the island rewards it.
Chapter hero: Food trucks at Hāna — photo by dronepicr, Wikimedia Commons.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors — 51 of 51 listings in this chapter are pinned.
Distances are figured on your device; your location never leaves it.
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Illustrative photoCafé O’Lei at The Plantation
Photo: California Cow from Seattle, USA · Wikimedia Commons — loco moco with gravy, close up, illustrative
Illustrative photoCoconuts Fish Cafe
Photo: Openmalware.exe · Wikimedia Commons — an ahi poke bowl, illustrative
Illustrative photoDa Kitchen
Photo: Zheng Zhou · Wikimedia Commons — loco moco in Honolulu, illustrative
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We've been
Flatbread Co.
Photo: oakwoodfirepizza.com · Wikimedia Commons — a wood-fired pizza, illustrative
Illustrative photoHI Thai Food Truck
Photo: Forest and Kim Starr · Wikimedia Commons — a food truck at Kahului Harbor, illustrative
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We've been — and loved it
Honokowai Okazuya & Deli
Photo: Alpha from Melbourne, Australia · Wikimedia Commons — tuna nigiri, illustrative
Illustrative photoHumble Market Kitchin
Photo: RightCowLeftCoast · Wikimedia Commons — a homestyle loco moco, illustrative
Illustrative photoHumukumunukunukuapua’a
Photo: Alejandra Mendoza Santillan · Wikimedia Commons — Baja-style fish tacos, illustrative
Illustrative photoIchiban Okazuya
Photo: Alpha from Melbourne, Australia · Wikimedia Commons — unagi nigiri, illustrative
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Illustrative photoKahului Ale House
Photo: Zacatillo1 · Wikimedia Commons — a wood-fired pizza oven, illustrative
Illustrative photoKa’ana Kitchen
Photo: christian razukas from Honolulu, Hawaii · Wikimedia Commons — a loco moco plate, illustrative
Illustrative photoKina’ole Grill Food Truck
Photo: dronepicr · Wikimedia Commons — food trucks at Hāna, illustrative
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Relocated — new address shown
Lahaina Sushi Ko
Photo: User:BryanDavis · Wikimedia Commons — maki rolls and nigiri, illustrative
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Reopened
Leilani’s On the Beach
Photo: FranHogan · Wikimedia Commons — fish tacos with lemonade, illustrative
Illustrative photoLeoda’s Kitchen & Pie Shop
Photo: Andy Li · Wikimedia Commons — bakery goods on a café counter, illustrative
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Illustrative photoMama’s Fish House
Photo: E4024 · Wikimedia Commons — whole grilled fish, illustrative
Illustrative photoMatteo’s Osteria
Photo: Joli Rumi · Wikimedia Commons — a sushi platter, illustrative
Illustrative photoMaui Brewing Company
Photo: Imjustmatthew · Wikimedia Commons — grilled mahimahi, illustrative
Illustrative photoMaui Fresh Streatery
Photo: AlaskaDave · Wikimedia Commons — a cup of shave ice, illustrative
Illustrative photoMerriman’s
Photo: E4024 · Wikimedia Commons — grilled sea bass with a grilled potato, illustrative
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Illustrative photoMomona Bakery & Coffee Shop
Photo: W.carter · Wikimedia Commons — a bakery pastry case, illustrative
Illustrative photoMonkeypod Kitchen Ka'anapali
Photo: Daderot · Wikimedia Commons — a poke plate with salmon and avocado, illustrative
Illustrative photoMonkeypod Kitchen Wailea
Photo: Janine from Mililani, Hawaii, United States · Wikimedia Commons — ahi poke, Hawaiian-style, illustrative
Illustrative photoMorimoto Maui
Photo: Asok5 from Budapest, Hungary · Wikimedia Commons — a nigiri sushi platter, illustrative
Illustrative photoNick’s Fish Market
Photo: star5112 · Wikimedia Commons — ahi poke tacos, illustrative
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Illustrative photoOao Sushi Bar & Grill Wailea
Photo: Joli Rumi · Wikimedia Commons — a ramen bowl with seasoned eggs, illustrative
Illustrative photoPaia Fish Market - Paia
Photo: Suiren2022 · Wikimedia Commons — a takeout poke bowl, illustrative
Illustrative photoPaia Fish Market - South Side
Photo: Aquateamhungerforce · Wikimedia Commons — shoyu and onion poke, illustrative
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Illustrative photoRuth's Chris Steak House
Photo: Takeaway · Wikimedia Commons — pad thai with shrimp, illustrative
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Illustrative photoSansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar - Kapalua
Photo: Honolulu Noodz · Wikimedia Commons — a classic saimin bowl, illustrative
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Relocated — new address shown
Star Noodle
Photo: Shisma · Wikimedia Commons — a bowl of ramen, illustrative
Illustrative photoTamura's Fine Wine - Kihei
Photo: Julius Schorzman · Wikimedia Commons — a cup of coffee, illustrative
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We've been — and loved it
Thai Food by Suri Food Truck
Photo: Forest and Kim Starr · Wikimedia Commons — bananas growing at Olinda, Maui, illustrative
Illustrative photoThai Mee Up Food Truck
Photo: Ken Lund from Las Vegas, Nevada, USA · Wikimedia Commons — the pastry case at Leonard's Bakery, Honolulu, illustrative
Illustrative photoThe Plantation House Restaurant
Photo: Suniltg at Malayalam Wikipedia · Wikimedia Commons — a pineapple growing, illustrative
Illustrative photoThe Restaurant at Hotel Wailea
Photo: Neeta Lind · Wikimedia Commons — inside Spago at Wailea, illustrative
Illustrative photoThe Restaurant at Kapalua Bay
Photo: Peachyeung316 · Wikimedia Commons — a large bowl of beef pho, illustrative
Illustrative photoTiffany’s Restaurant and Bar
Photo: Tomascastelazo · Wikimedia Commons — pineapples and bananas, illustrative
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Illustrative photoUlulani's Shave Ice
Photo: Kim · Wikimedia Commons — a shave ice stand, illustrative