I really appreciate the respect you have for the spirit of Hawaii. Many travel vloggers laugh off their ignorance when butchering the names of places but you take great care to pronounce things correctly. I also like the consideration for supporting local island business over commercial or off-island chains. And the historical factoids you work into the narrative. It is obvious you put a good amount of thought into what you produce.
I was fortunate enough to have lived and worked on Maui back in the 90's. I will never forget many of the foods that you are tasting in this video. But I miss more the friendliness of the Maui people and their Ohana that they shared with me. Thanks for the video and the memories, and may you always get 2 scoops rice. . Aloha.....
Thank you so much for your video, often times we see videos made in the Hawaiian islands and many of times over the influencer uses terms like “traditional Hawaiian dishes“, “native Hawaiian food“ and often times the Japanese or Chinese or Filipino foods. Your video was well done and I thank you for visiting the Hawaiian islands specifically Maui and sharing your experience in such a Positive way
I know that it is quite extravagant and highly expensive. Have only eaten there with gift certificates. Mama's Fish House is an experience not to be forgotten. Must be a very special night. Fish is prepared perfectly and desserts are pieces of art. So worth it! Just outside of Paia town, beautiful sunset oceanfront. Worth a try at least once!
Just got back yesterday from Maui! Some of my fav places were: Tin Roof, Maui brewing, Dukes, Monkeypod, Mamas Fish House, Coconuts, Pa'ia Fish Market, Castaways, Sea Cliff, and food trucks : Like Poke and Braddah Hutts BBQ Grill (on the road to Hana)
Wow! You hit most of the places that we regularly hit when we go. Going back in a couple of months, I'll have to hit the few on the lists that I didn't know about until this video. Thanks!
i’m happy to see you’re enjoying the local restaurants we have here, and we have many!!! along with also paying mind to be respectful as well which doesn’t happen often sadly... thanks for sharing!
Glad you enjoy the local foods and for supporting the local businesses. You should try Jack’s Inn, Sam Sato’s, Komoda Bakery, and Tasaka Guri Guri. You make me really miss my island Maui! Aloha!
You're comment helped me a ton to plan my trip to Maui, these are the kind of local digs I was really looking forward too, the video also helped!! I'm most excited for komoda bakery, thank you for sharing these places along with the video!
Terrific video, thanks! I would definitely add Mama's Fish House. It's expensive and hard to get a reservation, but the food and location are the best! Also, would like to see more from the Wailea side. For instance, we enjoyed MonkeyPod, but there are many other restaurants around there.
I CRAVE food land poke everyday! It will be my third time visiting Maui in September , I can’t wait! Definitely going to try some of these places I never even to yet! Thanks 😊
This video makes me hungry! lol! Great job. I agree with your recommendations. Mahalo for sharing. (P.S. I find it funny that you smell the food before you eat it. I do that a lot too - lol!)
yes, all his recommendations are great! I live here and I agree with his choice. there are many other choices, many expensive one, this list is a great starter list and all prices are affordable (considering Maui prices :) )
@Halie Bakes we were in Maui last month. Highly recommend Hawaiian discount car rental site. Found it through another RUclipsr we saved so much $$! I have no affiliation with them just a great tip. Maui is magical you’ll love it!!
Other family owned local restaurants in Maui to support and is super yummy coming from a fellow resident on Maui born and raised. Cafe o lei at the Mill house, cafe o lei at the dunes, miyako sushi, Tokyo Tei, hamburger steak house, bamboo grill, Kula bistro, tamuras poke, food trucks across from Costco (like poke, moono (açaí bowls), kaleis food truck.) And jazzys Mexican food truck in makena.
Former Maui resident here. Next time there, hit Tin Roof, and Tamura's liquor store for poke. The food truck court across from Costco is also awesome - Kalei's Lunchbox, Like Poke are great. Save Waikiki Brewing for a trip to Oahu, and go to Kohola Brewery in Lahaina instead.
Thank you so much for your video. We tried many of your recommendations and they were all fantastic! Leoda’s, Kimos and Paia Fish Market were all so good! The shave ice from Ululani’s was a great treat.
The Hana ranch restaurant, the Hawaiian plate you had the poke is traditional Hawaiian poke I can tell by the ingredients that is a Hawaiian dish. So is the laulau Mea ai ono (delicious food) Mahalo nui loa kaua
Going to Maui soon for the first time and your video helped me plan my days! Love your recommendations. I'm a foodie, always down to try the best on the menu.
Nice vid! Good cross section of what we have here. I would add Nuka in Ha'iku, Honokawai Okazuya, Sale Pepe and Star Noodle in Lahaina. And lots more !
Try Eskimo Candy in Kihei - their seafood chowder is the best in the world, and all their fish is so ono and fresh. Only open during the week, asked them why one time and the response was pure Maui Style - hey da weekends for da o'hana. The primary business is supplying fresh fish to a lot of the restaurants in the area, the little restaurant is just a side business but it is definitely worth a stop. Going there in May, can't wait. Also, Foodland poke is good, but Safeway's is better.
Right on! Some new places to try, so far I've been to Nalu's(my favorite), Sam Sato's, Da kitchen, Fork n salad, Coconuts , Mama's, Paia Fish market, Dukes, and a couple more, they've all been fantastic! 😋😋😋
What an amazing video! I'm just booking a trip to oahu for june and def gonna visit these places. Also love your smile u look so happy when u eat haha very cute!
Thanks for posting this video. Will definitely try some of these places when we travel to Maui later this summer. It's always been our goal when visiting Hawaii to avoid touristy restaurants and support a small business instead. It's important to teach our kids not to be afraid of new experiences and embrace the local flavor.
For Poke, I love Safeway's Kalapana poke. But I also add more chili oil cause I like it more hot. Foodland's Special Sauce poke is my 2nd go to for poke. My favorite sushi place is M Sushi or Umi.
Love Maui - we were not able to get there this year. : ( Some other favs: The Gazebo for breakfast, Nalu's South Side Grill, Stewz Maui Burgers, Komodo General Store for donuts especially a cocoa joe.
Some good recs! You picked some great dishes too. Ululani's is definitely on my list. Here's some of my favorite spots: Ono Tacos in Lahaina, taco truck close to Kuhula Brewing which is also another great stop. Izakaya Genbe in Kihei is a hidden secret, you need a reservation so call before you show up. Down the Hatch in Lahaina was a big surprise, it's super busy and in a touristy area, but the food was really good even though it was pricey and the staff is super cool. For Hana I HIGHLY recommend Thai Food by Pranee, it's a hidden gem but not so hidden it's hard to find. For something different I love Star Noodle, it's a bit of a hipster ramen type joint, however, it does NOT disappoint, good date spot. It's great to see folks enjoying the local flava and not just going to the tourist traps and luaus.
Dude - you missed the best spot in Hana - TONY'S PLACE food truck out by Hamoa Beach. Amazing fish and burgers not to mention the setting to eat lunch at. Very nice spot. Also recommend Brownie sundae for dessert. Tony's is ono grinds!!!! Check it out next time!
Great video. The only place I've been to is the Paia Fish Market. I was at the Kuhio Ave location on Honolulu last year, and their home fried potatoes are amazing and their fish as well...I went there 4 times on a 2 week trip and every meal was amazing.
Been going to Maui for a month for the last 20years. Have enjoyed every place on your list, and you nailed it. What I’m most impressed with is that you found all of these top notch places in one week. Good on you Braa. Mahalo
I really appreciate the respect you have for the spirit of Hawaii. Many travel vloggers laugh off their ignorance when butchering the names of places but you take great care to pronounce things correctly. I also like the consideration for supporting local island business over commercial or off-island chains. And the historical factoids you work into the narrative. It is obvious you put a good amount of thought into what you produce.
Awesome Video ! My moms from Lanai ! I’ll be heading to Maui and Lanai for 10 days! Thanks Mahalo!
Excellent help …. You are one of the BEST for Sure . We are going to Hawaii soon . 2024 March . Maui is a Definite spot . Thank You …👍
Sam Sato’s and Tin Roof, Homemaid Bakery, Tasty Crust
Yee and also Ichiban okazuya and taka mia poke no food land
Tin roof overrated
cupies
@@ricksoden6838 😂😂
@@jonathann3698 I loved the chicken sandwich, I had no line and tried 3 times to go - closed on Sundays that is why.
I was fortunate enough to have lived and worked on Maui back in the 90's. I will never forget many of the foods that you are tasting in this video. But I miss more the friendliness of the Maui people and their Ohana that they shared with me. Thanks for the video and the memories, and may you always get 2 scoops rice. . Aloha.....
Heading to Maui at end of September . Super excited great videos
Extremely helpful video. My wife and I just got back from Maui and your video was definitely a gem.
Thank so much for all these recommendations. I’ll be in the island in April 🤗🌺
Thank you so much for your video, often times we see videos made in the Hawaiian islands and many of times over the influencer uses terms like “traditional Hawaiian dishes“, “native Hawaiian food“ and often times the Japanese or Chinese or Filipino foods. Your video was well done and I thank you for visiting the Hawaiian islands specifically Maui and sharing your experience in such a Positive way
We will be in Maui this week!! Thank you for this video
It’s my last day in Maui and your videos helped out so much! These are the videos to watch if you’re looking for things to do and places to eat!
Glad you had a good trip. Aloha 🤙
I know that it is quite extravagant and highly expensive. Have only eaten there with gift certificates. Mama's Fish House is an experience not to be forgotten. Must be a very special night. Fish is prepared perfectly and desserts are pieces of art. So worth it! Just outside of Paia town, beautiful sunset oceanfront. Worth a try at least once!
Great video! The one restaurant I would add is Fleetwood’s in Lahaina. A Scottish bagpiper plays on the roof at sunset.
what a great review! you seem like such a foodie!
Just got back yesterday from Maui! Some of my fav places were: Tin Roof, Maui brewing, Dukes, Monkeypod, Mamas Fish House, Coconuts, Pa'ia Fish Market, Castaways, Sea Cliff, and food trucks : Like Poke and Braddah Hutts BBQ Grill (on the road to Hana)
That road to Hana is something isn't it?
Should've went to Merrimans!!
very informative, i trust this!!
Wow! You hit most of the places that we regularly hit when we go. Going back in a couple of months, I'll have to hit the few on the lists that I didn't know about until this video. Thanks!
i’m happy to see you’re enjoying the local restaurants we have here, and we have many!!! along with also paying mind to be respectful as well which doesn’t happen often sadly... thanks for sharing!
Great video. I was a bit disappointed in Waikiki Brewing. 808 Deli is amazing! Im surprised it didnt make the list. Too many good places I guess.
You are really charismatic and fun to listen to! I love your videos!!!
The Kula Lodge, the Plantation, and a little place behind the Safeway in Lahaina right on the beach. Also the Five Palms.
i live in Maui and i would say ur spot on!!! i love all of these places, great video!! :)
Thank you for mentioning Leoda’s! My favorite spot on island, their whole menu is 🔥🤙🏼
A must is Captain Jack's in Lahaina..awesome food. Large servings and good prices.
Going to Maui this weekend! thanks for the awesome tips! By the way, I love your positive vibes and your smiles! Mahalo!
I was halfway through this video when I heard you mention you were from Maryland! I am too!! Great job on this video, I am visiting in November!
Leoda's was my favorite part of my trip last year! Their banana cream pie is something of a dream!!
Glad you enjoy the local foods and for supporting the local businesses. You should try Jack’s Inn, Sam Sato’s, Komoda Bakery, and Tasaka Guri Guri. You make me really miss my island Maui! Aloha!
You're comment helped me a ton to plan my trip to Maui, these are the kind of local digs I was really looking forward too, the video also helped!! I'm most excited for komoda bakery, thank you for sharing these places along with the video!
We’re regular visitors to this beautiful island and appreciate your focus on how we can support local businesses. Keep up the great work!
Terrific video, thanks! I would definitely add Mama's Fish House. It's expensive and hard to get a reservation, but the food and location are the best! Also, would like to see more from the Wailea side. For instance, we enjoyed MonkeyPod, but there are many other restaurants around there.
I CRAVE food land poke everyday! It will be my third time visiting Maui in September , I can’t wait! Definitely going to try some of these places I never even to yet! Thanks 😊
This video makes me hungry! lol! Great job. I agree with your recommendations. Mahalo for sharing. (P.S. I find it funny that you smell the food before you eat it. I do that a lot too - lol!)
I live on Maui and I've passed all those restaurants. I will definitely stop and try some at least the ones near my home in Kihei. Thank you
Star Noodle in Lahaina, bentos at TJ's warehouse in Wailuku
Heading to Maui in May. I love watching you enjoy your food. Lol Marylander here.
i’m going to maui this summer! this video is perfect timing thank you so much!
yes, all his recommendations are great! I live here and I agree with his choice. there are many other choices, many expensive one, this list is a great starter list and all prices are affordable (considering Maui prices :) )
@Halie Bakes we were in Maui last month. Highly recommend Hawaiian discount car rental site. Found it through another RUclipsr we saved so much $$! I have no affiliation with them just a great tip. Maui is magical you’ll love it!!
Yeah.... you should add Tin Roof. You nailed it with Foodland Poke.
Thinking of moving to maui. Going to check out your other video's.
Other family owned local restaurants in Maui to support and is super yummy coming from a fellow resident on Maui born and raised. Cafe o lei at the Mill house, cafe o lei at the dunes, miyako sushi, Tokyo Tei, hamburger steak house, bamboo grill, Kula bistro, tamuras poke, food trucks across from Costco (like poke, moono (açaí bowls), kaleis food truck.) And jazzys Mexican food truck in makena.
Dude, I am seriously hungry now after watching your eats suggestions! Thanks brother.
Grab some grindz!
Don’t forget about the Seahouse Inn in Napili. Great happy hour from 3-6 pm and great pupus!
Brah, thank you for this video. I was born and raised on Maui and now living overseas and it’s great to see videos that reminds me of home!
Former Maui resident here. Next time there, hit Tin Roof, and Tamura's liquor store for poke. The food truck court across from Costco is also awesome - Kalei's Lunchbox, Like Poke are great. Save Waikiki Brewing for a trip to Oahu, and go to Kohola Brewery in Lahaina instead.
i cant visit maui without geste shrimp truck
Thank you so much for your video. We tried many of your recommendations and they were all fantastic! Leoda’s, Kimos and Paia Fish Market were all so good! The shave ice from Ululani’s was a great treat.
Glad you enjoyed it! 🤙🏝
Island Fresh Cafe is a hidden gem in Paia!
Kihei cafe is also a favorite of mine
Yes! Mix that Yolk ❤😇
The Hana ranch restaurant, the Hawaiian plate you had the poke is traditional Hawaiian poke I can tell by the ingredients that is a Hawaiian dish. So is the laulau
Mea ai ono (delicious food)
Mahalo nui loa kaua
I just got back from Maui and I ate at some of those places. Drove past every one of them. Don’t forget the South Maui Fish Co. Food cart in Kihei.
Going to Maui soon for the first time and your video helped me plan my days! Love your recommendations. I'm a foodie, always down to try the best on the menu.
Love all of your informative videos on Hawaii ! Thank you ☺️ Can’t wait to return to Maui and Kauai with my teenagers this summer ! Mahalo 🎀
Isanas, Umi, Mixed plate Lahaina, Kula Bistro, Nuka many more
Nice vid! Good cross section of what we have here. I would add Nuka in Ha'iku, Honokawai Okazuya, Sale Pepe and Star Noodle in Lahaina. And lots more !
Hey, great job brother. Very helpful. Thank you! Keep doing what you're doing, you do it well.
Any pie at leodas and the cheeseburger! Da kitchen is a good one
No star noodle, cool cat Cafe, PI artesian pizza? Next time check em out
Should include Da Kitchen and Tin Roof. Both are da bomb!
@Emile Garcia This is very sad news for me. Thank you for letting me know.
Agreed, I tried to stop by as well. But they were closed. I’ll check out Tin Roof next time
Thanks for the descriptive, helpful info! My husband & daughter are visiting right now it was fun to share this with them.
Try Eskimo Candy in Kihei - their seafood chowder is the best in the world, and all their fish is so ono and fresh. Only open during the week, asked them why one time and the response was pure Maui Style - hey da weekends for da o'hana. The primary business is supplying fresh fish to a lot of the restaurants in the area, the little restaurant is just a side business but it is definitely worth a stop. Going there in May, can't wait. Also, Foodland poke is good, but Safeway's is better.
Right on! Some new places to try, so far I've been to Nalu's(my favorite), Sam Sato's, Da kitchen, Fork n salad, Coconuts , Mama's, Paia Fish market, Dukes, and a couple more, they've all been fantastic! 😋😋😋
Sadly, Da Kitchen closed for good in June, 2020.
Da kitchen is now opened near Long’s Drugs in Kihei. Right of Tanpopo (an awesome restaurant too)!
What an amazing video! I'm just booking a trip to oahu for june and def gonna visit these places. Also love your smile u look so happy when u eat haha very cute!
Haha 🙏 🙂 I love food. Hope you have an amazing trip
Leoda’s is open again!!! Phenomenal. Time to go to the west side.
Oh you missed some really great local places yo eat!! Maybe next visit!!
Thanks for posting this video. Will definitely try some of these places when we travel to Maui later this summer. It's always been our goal when visiting Hawaii to avoid touristy restaurants and support a small business instead. It's important to teach our kids not to be afraid of new experiences and embrace the local flavor.
You really should go back to the Kula Bistro for dinner....AMAZING!!!
Nice video next time you should try Down the hatch by front street.. and of course tinroof by Kahului, ! Mahalos for visiting our island ! Aloha
For Poke, I love Safeway's Kalapana poke. But I also add more chili oil cause I like it more hot. Foodland's Special Sauce poke is my 2nd go to for poke. My favorite sushi place is M Sushi or Umi.
Thanks for sharing 🙏
i did the same for pa'ia's fish market - got it at the start and end of my road to hana trip
Tried the paia fish market, OMG the food was amazing went with the mahi-mahi blackened with Cajun rice sooooo good thank you for recommending it
This video is just making my hungry
@9:39 what hike is that on Oahu? Thanks in advance!
I am currently in Maui and we’re going to a couple of the ones on this list thanks for the recommendations!🌺
Try check out Poi By the Pound on 430 Kele Street in Kahului!
Love Maui - we were not able to get there this year. : (
Some other favs: The Gazebo for breakfast, Nalu's South Side Grill, Stewz Maui Burgers, Komodo General Store for donuts especially a cocoa joe.
We had fish and chips at Paia and wow I’ve never had better fish!
Some good recs! You picked some great dishes too. Ululani's is definitely on my list.
Here's some of my favorite spots: Ono Tacos in Lahaina, taco truck close to Kuhula Brewing which is also another great stop. Izakaya Genbe in Kihei is a hidden secret, you need a reservation so call before you show up. Down the Hatch in Lahaina was a big surprise, it's super busy and in a touristy area, but the food was really good even though it was pricey and the staff is super cool. For Hana I HIGHLY recommend Thai Food by Pranee, it's a hidden gem but not so hidden it's hard to find. For something different I love Star Noodle, it's a bit of a hipster ramen type joint, however, it does NOT disappoint, good date spot.
It's great to see folks enjoying the local flava and not just going to the tourist traps and luaus.
The food looks so good OMG!!!
Hi, can you recommend anything for someone with multiple food allergies?
Wow, this guy knows his stuff. I also recommend breakfast at Kula Lodge after sunrise.
Loved Kula Lodge.
감사합니다!!
Dude - you missed the best spot in Hana - TONY'S PLACE food truck out by Hamoa Beach. Amazing fish and burgers not to mention the setting to eat lunch at. Very nice spot. Also recommend Brownie sundae for dessert. Tony's is ono grinds!!!! Check it out next time!
This was a great video,, thank you so much.. we are going in July for a month so very helpful ❤️🌺❤️🌺
Chillin' at the Bay Surf? It's our home away from home!
Oooooo! Blackened Ahi. Yum Yum.
I love leoda’s!!! The best aioli fries ever!
MISO PHAT sushi #13!
What, no Star Noodle? You crazy bugga.
Wow! Everything looks so good 👍 I'm going next month. Can't wait to try that beer can chicken 😋 and the poke.
alright you HaVE to hit geste shrimp truck, star noodle, and ulupalakua ranch store. absolute essentials on the island
Great video. The only place I've been to is the Paia Fish Market. I was at the Kuhio Ave location on Honolulu last year, and their home fried potatoes are amazing and their fish as well...I went there 4 times on a 2 week trip and every meal was amazing.
Great review 👍🏼🤙🏼
Great video. I’m originally from Maryland too. Where did you grow up?
Pork Udon at Star Noodle, or anything at Honu.
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I like Star Noodle and their fried garlic soup.
Been going to Maui for a month for the last 20years. Have enjoyed every place on your list, and you nailed it. What I’m most impressed with is that you found all of these top notch places in one week. Good on you Braa. Mahalo
Skinny Jeans is my favorite! Zippys and Leodas🤙🏽
Pukalani Foodland poke bar... Check it out, next time
Thank you! F Y I you missed the fish tacos at Coconuts Fish Cafe. 17 ingredients. Da Bomb. Mahalo
No way my brother!! Paia
Fishmarket peeked 13 years ago! Kimos ah c’mon!!! Next time u come I’ll take you for grinds!
Haha love it. I’ll take you up on a local food tour. Thx for watching. Let our community know what’s on your list
Please let us know brother! Ill be blessed enough to visit for my first time soon!
@@daninoelani thanks 🙏 that sounds fun. When you coming?
@@robertsiefman7543 coming for honeymoon in September!
@@daninoelani stay in touch!! Aloha 🧡
Kula Bistro is fire 🔥 but you definitely missed some bangers!!!!