Dining review Spring 2025

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Here is a recap of how I feel about where we ate the past two weeks.

Yuck: (Do not let your significant other talk you into this)

Costco turkey sandwich

Island Gourmet Wrap

Meh:

Joey’s Kitchen – Napili: decent but really didn't do much for us. Greasy!

Da Kitchen - enormous portions of "local food". Great value for price.

Tin Roof - mochiko chicken was disappointing this time.

Pizza Paradiso - pizza was just ok but I think their gyros might be really good.

Good/Very Good:

Costco poke - great value.

Sansei - Always tasty and the "happy hour" special makes it a good deal

Excellent - ONO

Foodland poke - the fresh stuff is always really good. Try it with shrimp chips instead of rice for poke nachos.

Mala - small portions but every bite was wonderful.

Aloha Mixed Plate - good old standby - delicous and such a lovely spot.

Monkeypod – Wailea - everything there is great. Well I have not tried everything but I think it must all be good.

Kohola Brewing - husband likes the food more than I do but it's all solid. Decent portions, and great beer too.

Hope this helps others. Of course the reason there are lots of restaurants is because we all like different things, so what we liked, or didn't like, may not be the same for you.

Answer

Thank you for sharing your detailed dining experiences from your recent trip to Maui! It’s always helpful to have firsthand insights when planning meals, especially with such a variety of tastes and price points. Here’s a summary of your review with some added context for those looking to try these spots.

Yuck: These are items or places that didn’t meet expectations and are generally not recommended if you want a satisfying meal experience.

Costco turkey sandwich – Not a highlight for a Maui food experience, despite convenience.
Island Gourmet Wrap – Another miss; may be convenient but not particularly memorable or flavorful.

Meh: These are okay but didn’t stand out or were disappointing in certain aspects.

Joey’s Kitchen – Napili: Decent, but greasy and not particularly exciting.
Da Kitchen – Large portions of "local food"; good value, but perhaps heavy for some tastes.
Tin Roof – Mochiko chicken was disappointing this visit.
Pizza Paradiso – Pizza was just okay; their gyros might be worth a try.

Good/Very Good: Worth a visit and generally enjoyable.

Costco poke – Excellent value, fresh and tasty.
Sansei – Consistently good, and their happy hour specials make it even better.

Excellent: Highly recommended spots that delivered outstanding food experiences.

ONO – Exceptional, worth seeking out for fresh and flavorful dishes.
Foodland poke – Always fresh and delicious; try with shrimp chips instead of rice for poke nachos.
Mala – Small portions, but each bite is very flavorful.
Aloha Mixed Plate – A classic favorite; excellent for traditional Hawaiian food in a charming setting.
Monkeypod – Wailea – Almost everything is excellent; a great spot for casual but high-quality meals.
Kohola Brewing – Solid food options and great beer; portions are decent, enjoyable for casual dining.

Overall, this review emphasizes that while some spots are hit-or-miss, there are several consistently excellent dining options in Maui. Personal tastes vary, so it’s good to try a mix of well-loved local favorites and highly rated restaurants to find what suits your palate best.

For travelers, this summary can help prioritize restaurants that are most likely to provide memorable experiences while avoiding options that might be underwhelming.

Dining review Spring 2025

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