Location: Kahului
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Top 10 Asian food in Kahului, Hawaii, United States
Find out what Asian restaurants to try in Kahului. Kahului is a census-designated place (CDP) on the island of Maui in the U.S. state of Hawaii. It hosts Maui's main airport (Kahului Airport), deep-draft harbor, light industrial areas, and commercial shopping centers. The population was 26,337 at the 2010 census. Kahului is part of the Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina Metropolitan Statistical Area which includes nearby Wailuku and the town and former whaling village of Lahaina.
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10. Tiki Tiki Thai Cuisine
Overall Ratings
4 based on 81 reviews
Reviewed By joelgL5824YZ
Went here before a performance since it was nearby. Service was almost non existent. 4 of us were seated quickly and with menus, but that was the end of service. Even though the place wasn't all that busy, and those seated were already eating, the server didn't come over for at least 15 minutes. Food took forever to come out and then most of it was warm, not hot. Apparently when food is ready it's placed on a tiled table with no lamps and just sits until the server brings it to a table. Food was OK once we got it, but nothing fabulous. We've had much better Thai on Maui like Thai Bistro and Nutcharee's in Azeka plaza. They just weren't in the right location.Once we got our food, we never saw the server again until we had to ask for the check to get going to make our show. Nobody really seemed to care. Won't go here again.
9. Ramen-Ya
Overall Ratings
4 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By MauiWorldTravelers
This is central Maui's first true ramen shop, a chain from Oahu. Don't get excited as there's only a total of two now. Sigh... sad but true. LOCATION:Inside Queen Kaahumanu Center, first level, by the WOMEN'S Macy's (there are 2 Macy's in the mall.)ATMOSPHERE:They're constantly busy! It's a small and cramped spot that they've outgrown in no time. Not good for large parties. Table turnover is pretty quick. Fairly clean.MENU:Ramen, local plate lunches, fried noodles, curry dishes.FOOD:Shoyu Ramen - This is my favorite ramen dish here, though it's not a traditional shoyu base, as the broth color is a little murky like they add in a pinch of miso, therefore the flavor depth isn't there, but what helps is a swish of shoyu. It comes topped with bean sprouts, char siu, and green onions. Sometimes they run out of bean sprouts and add in shredded cabbage which is gross. Ask before ordering!Mapo Tofu Ramen - Thick gravy-like broth with tofu, chiles, garlic and ramen noodles. Kind of an odd combo. A bit spicy cause of the bits of chili mixed in (2 on a 5-scale.) It's probably a bigger portion compared to the other ramen dishes because of the enormous amount of gravy. You can opt for no spice. Gomoku Ramen - Horrible! Zero flavor. If you want a good gomoku, head to Archie's in Wailuku. Seafood Ramen - Odd ingredients & toppings. Not into seafoody-tasting ramen.Chuka Ramen - Overkill of seaweed, and the canned bamboo shoots tasted "plasticky." The broth flavor was too mild for me.Miso Ramen - Super light flavor, no depth. I really didn't want to add in soy sauce but it did help a little. The best part was the char siu. Another one to avoid.Gyoza - These are yummy. Get it pan or deep fried. I personally like the pan fried version. Ask for it to be "well done" to get that nice crispy crust.Fried Rice - It may look plain, but it's full of flavor and the portion is generous. Good job!Mochiko Chicken - Good sized portion, the chicken was lightly flavored and not crispy (maybe cause it sweated in the takeout tray?) The mac salad was over cooked and almost tasteless.Pork Fried Noodles - The dish is huge! The noodles are wok fried with super tender pork strips, cabbage, carrots, onions and bean sprouts. The flavor is subtle but still good. I added in more white pepper and some soy sauce for an extra kick. Highly recommended.Tan Tan Ramen - I never look at their menu as I always know what I want, but one day a few weeks ago I did and was surprised to see this offered. I wasn't too excited as the benchmark version of this death row dish of mine resides at the Goma Tei Ramen chain on Oahu, which no one can duplicate. I searched on every Ramen Ya location's Yelp page and found nada a review on this new dish. So today I took the guinea pig challenge. Unfortunately Ramen Ya's version falls flat on its face. The broth color was similar to a tonkotsu but with a hint of orange; orange from what, I have no idea because there was no real taste to it. The overall flavor was that of a very light miso, with no body or depth. They gave a good amount of seaweed whose flavors bled into the broth and gave it an even odder taste. On top of that, their nasty-tasting bamboo which for some reason tastes like plastic didn't help. There was also an overkill of bland char siu, about 4 pieces. I wouldn't mind the generous portion if the char siu had a good flavor, but it tasted like warmed up meat without any seasoning. Last but not least is half of a boring hard boiled egg that didn't go well with the dish. I stand by my word that NO restaurant on this rock can do a soft egg. So sad. Pass! Seafood Crispy Noodle - This is a huge portion for the price. I did takeout so the noodles were packed separately from the sauce. The sauce was lightly flavored, similar to what you'd get at Chinese/Thai/Vietnamese places, and was full of veggies like cabbage, carrots, and shiitake mushrooms. The only seafood ingredients were shrimp and chunks of super tender white fish, and thankfully no rubbery calamari. Good but I prefer versions at Bale and Thailand Cuisine which have tastier gravies and ingredients. Shrimp Tempura - The side dish comes with 4 pieces of the frozen variety with oddly, katsu sauce for dipping; I used the gyoza sauce instead. Crunchy and good taste. Seafood Fried Noodle - $10.25. The portion is big enough for two. The ramen noodles are stir fried in a very subtle sauce with tender white fish, a few shrimp, onions, cabbage, carrots, and bean sprouts. Shoyu is definitely a needed condiment.Vegetable Ramen - $9.50My goodness, there was not one pic nor review on this dish even on their Oahu location Yelp pages. So, you're welcome, lol! The shio-based broth had a cloudy yellow color and tasted just as I had imagined - subtle savoryness with lots of veggie-flavored notes. A mound of chopped & blanched cabbage sat atop the noodles like Mt. Fuji. An enormous amount of bean sprouts were hiding on one side of the bowl so I didn't find them until I was almost done which was a bummer. As usual, the noodles were perfectly chewy and eggy (Sun Noodle brand) and served searing hot. Seafood Ramen - $11.75The last time I had this was over 8 years ago so it was time for a retry. According to the server, the broth base is a dual combo of shoyu and "something else" which I suspect could be mapo due to its slightly thicker texture. The broth was a bit bland so I added a swish of shoyu which helped bring some sort of life to it. Oddly there were hints of bitterness to the broth, though I'm not sure where it came from. The amount of seafood toppings were very generous with lots of shrimp and insanely flaky fish, cabbage, carrots and shiitake mushrooms. The noodles are the same Sun Noodle-brand found in their other bowls which were cooked slightly past chewy but still good due to their eggy flavor. I was surprised I couldn't finish the bowl as I was extremely stuffed! Never have I left noodles uneaten until today.Mochiko Chicken - $10.75Fast forward a few years and this dish has gotten way better. The chicken was moist, crispy in places, lightly battered, subtly seasoned and a bit sweet. Splashes of shoyu did the trick for me, giving it more of a savory flavor. SERVICE:They don't take reservations so it's always walk-in status. The lunch hour is busy so the wait can be about 15-minutes or so. The staff are friendly and food delivery is quick. OVERALL:The best variety of ramen on Maui, but definitely not Hawaii. Read less
8. Restaurant Matsu
Overall Ratings
4 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By lwj
Restaurant Matsu is located in an area that is tucked away and not easily located by visitors to Maui. It is more of a place that locals visit.We stopped by for lunch and ordered our meals at the counter... the dishes were brought to our table.Very good tasting and a little high for what it was.... but that is Maui.
7. Bistro Manila
Overall Ratings
4 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By Christianna B
My husband and I honeymooned to Maui. I found Bistro Manila online and at first glance, I saw bistro lights and it looked like a nice romantic place. We we arrived, it was not what I had imagined, and was disappointed. Until the owner and a sweet woman greeted us. I realized that Bistro Manila it is a diamond in the rough in Maui. Things on the menu didn't really jump out at me, but we ordered and it was delicious! We went back a second time. We would go back time and time again!
6. Thailand Cuisine 2
Overall Ratings
4 based on 114 reviews
Thailand Cuisine is the best place in Hawaii to get delicious, authentic, and original Thai dishes for either lunch or dinner. Thailand Cuisine has earned a reputation for its bright flavors and fresh ingredients which translate to mouthwatering dishes th
Reviewed By Saskheat
This thai place is in the maui mall in Kahaliui. One plus is that they have extended hours till 10 pm. Plenty of free parking on site. We eat at thai places all over the world and found this to have the smallest of portions we have encountered despite above average prices ($14 pad thai with chicken). At least they only skimped on the noodles, there was a decent amount of meat. Literally for 5 cents more worth of noodles more you would secure customer loyalty. The taste was avg to above avg so just dont cheap out on the portions. I think what they're up against is that most things are 30% more than on the main land due to Hawaiis move toward a $15/hr minimum wage, so something has to give some where.Thanks for reading and if you found something useful in here please click helpful below. GODSPEED!
5. Tasty Crust Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 313 reviews
Reviewed By jordan924
We had seen this place on a best breakfast places in Maui. It was great. It is a hole in the wall diner - does not look that nice from the outside or inside but great food and even better value. Got their banana hotcake (pancakes) and they were amazing. They are big, I ordered it and a side of eggs since I thought it wouldn't be enough. I barley finished the pancakes, but had to because they are amazing.Hi, we really appreciate your feedback and such kind words! We're looking forward to serving you again.
What to do and see in Kahului, United States: The Best Places and Tips
4. Sam Sato's Incorporated
Overall Ratings
4 based on 210 reviews
Reviewed By lkobzik
Pros: excellent service, small unpretentious room clearly enjoyed by lots of locals, low price, the BBQ beef stick was very goodCons: the main draw in many reviews, the 'dry noodles' were bland at best, forgettable to be honest, with overcooked bits of chicken and pork, we did not share the enthusiasm of other reviewers for this menu item and that seemed to be the big draw.
Kahului Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Kahului
3. A Saigon Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 283 reviews
Reviewed By 4DavidM
We had their garden spring rolls with shrimp which were ok. Also beef with crispy noodles but the noodles werenât crispy at all. We also had the crispy chicken that was terrific and came with a great dipping sauce.
Most Popular American food in Kahului, Hawaii, United States
2. Bistro Casanova
Overall Ratings
4 based on 345 reviews
Bistro Casanova is located at the ground floor of the Kahului office building, a four stories property across the street from Kahului beach, just one mile from Kahului airport. Your GPS device will probably lead you to the large parking space behind the b
Reviewed By Sterling M
Was pleasantly surprised to find this wonderful Italian restaurant! Food was great...and Pietro was very entertaining...showed us a couple card tricks that were AMAZING! Definely would make reservations and asked to be seated in Pietro's section...Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Bistro Casanova. I am sure Pietro will be delighted to know that his talent has been recognized.
Where to eat Seafood food in Kahului: The Best Restaurants and Bars
1. Isana
Overall Ratings
5 based on 17 reviews
Isana Brave Fish Kitchen is the latest addition to Kihei's vibrant dining scene! Now under new ownership and management, Isana Brave Fish Kitchen is Maui's finest destination for fresh locally caught fish. Fisherman/owner John Arabatzis is bringing this m
Reviewed By jonathanNwinters
Our waiter was super friendly, even had the sushi chef put together a special offering of 4 different sashimi. Was spectacular. Will visit again.
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