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Okazuya & Deli Honokowai
Categories: Restaurants Korean Restaurants Hawaiian Restaurants Japanese Korean, Hawaiian, Japanese [Edit]
3600D Lower Honoapiilani RdSte R
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 665-0512
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 11 am - 2:30 pm
Mon-Sat 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Dive-y
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
173 reviews for Okazuya & Deli Honokowai
Review Highlights
"Lemon caper mahi mahi was the all time favorite."
(in 11 reviews)
"Their chicken plate lunch was hot damn delicious."
(in 24 reviews)
"Teriyaki steak was YUMMY and SO tender."
(in 16 reviews)
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173 reviews in English
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Review from Ira W.
Santa Clara, CA
1/26/2012 1 Check-in Here
Found this place via yelp and a few other sites as we were touring the island. I wasn't too hungry, but my wife was. It's a very small place with outside eating and a bar-stool area against the wall.
We ordered the loco moco and shared it. It was pretty good one portion filled us both up. We were warned it gets extremely busy, but thankfully for my wife there was nobody ahead of us.
I think we'll come back next time we're in Maui. -
Review from Melissa L.
Mountain View, CA
1/26/2012
I think my expectations were too high for this place given the stellar reviews.
What others wrote about not much seating, not too many bells/whistles, cash-only, etc. is true. This is probably not a place to go for ambiance. That's never bothered me though - I wanted tasty take-out.
On the recommendation of prior reviews, I got the lemon caper mahi mahi. It came with white rice and my choice of macaroni salad or vegetables. I went with mac salad. (Honestly, lemon caper fish + white rice + mac salad is a bit of an odd combo, but when in Rome?)
The good:
- portions are generous.
- the fish was pretty good. Not dry, flavors were pleasing. Really heavy/rich though. Food coma set in immediately.
- there wasn't a line. I went on a Wednesday ~7:30 pm, FWIW, but I was expecting to have to wait and such.
The not-so-good:
- pricey for take-out. My meal was ~$16. I guess they jacked up the price since I don't live on Maui.
- the mac salad. It wasn't the worst, but it was very mediocre.
- and especially the white rice. Possibly the worst rice I've had. So gummy/mushy. So bad.
Overall, don't regret going - the fish was tasty - but probably won't go again. -
Review from Malia W.
1/14/2012 1 photo
I was in the mood for some good Hawaiian food and thanks to yelp I found this place. Its very small! There is a bar-stool area inside and a few tables outside. We ordered loco moco which was awesome! It came with a big helping of macaroni salad which was also tasty. It was the first time my husband had loco moco and he really liked it as well. The food took awhile to come out. There was nobody else waiting for food so I'm not sure how they are during the lunch and dinner rush.
Theres lots of parking and its close to the highway. Cash only.Listed in: Hawaii must-see
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Review from Paul T.
San Francisco, CA
1/21/2012
Great takeout for eating in your hotel room!
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Review from Melanie S.
Corona, CA
12/17/2011
A hole in the wall, but the food and the price were great.
Came back to have dinner twice during our stay in Hawaii.
The Korean-style chicken BBQ was mmm-mmm-mmm.
The chicken katsu was also mmm-mmm-mmm.
And the ono lemon caper was, well you should see the pattern by now : )
If you want something real' good that is priced reasonably, then this is the place! -
Review from Clifford L.
San Francisco, CA
11/9/2011
Plan not to sit in at this place. It's SMALL inside.
Predominantly for take-out.
Unreliable hours . . . but, the food IS good, hot and Plenty! =Our boxes were literally mounds, edge to edge in the box. -and that wonderful Mayonnaise (macaroni) salad!
-and value for the $! = not expensive!!
Don't drive too fast, you'll miss it. -
Review from Y d.
Corona, CA
11/11/2011
You guys remember the Soup Nazi from Seinfeld.
Well don't mess with the lady at the counter here also or you won't get your food as one older gentleman learned; just because you are hungry and cranky for waiting so long in a tiny and cramped restaurant (beware that this place is tiny and packed during eating hours) does not give you the right to complain. At the end, he apologized and begged for the counter lady to sell him the food but ohhh no, it was too late....banned for life. I was not expecting the entertainment the last time I went but it sure was funny.
If you follow her directions and line up nicely, you'll get rewarded with very good food at a cheap price.
2 things to order, the teriyaki steak or the fish (Mahi or Ono) with lemon capers. Go with Mahi if you like firmer and Ono if you like softer texture.
The rest of the dishes are just ok, but those two are very good especially the fish. -
Review from Sheila K.
11/20/2011 1 Check-in Here
A great find in Maui around Lahaina. It's pretty much a take out place. On our trip here we ended up at this local joint. The food was one of the better ones we had on the island. I had the Panko Fried Mahi Mahi and it had just the right amount of crunch. My fiance had the Chicken Katsu. That was also good. I also had some of the Mahi Mahi Lemon Caper Sautee which I also enjoyed and you can get extra sauce on the side. Overall, I would come back here again to get the special.
BTW, I agree with Y d. His review was hilarious. -
Review from Thao N.
Baton Rouge, LA
10/6/2011
We went for lunch and there wasn't any lines outside so I guess we got lucky. I ordered the Korean BBQ chicken and probably one of the most moist and tender chicken that I have gotten at a restaurant. Generous portions of chicken and stir fried veggies.
My husband ordered the lemon caper Mahi Mahi. OMG this was phenomenal. We didn't expect this much flavor and quality for a lunch plate to-go place. Again the portion was plenty and the fish was thick, firm, and flavorful. We never had anything like it.
Overall, the food was great and the service was wonderful as well. Would definitely recommend this place for lunch or take-out! -
Review from Ivan C.
Portland, OR
9/30/2011 1 Check-in Here
I ordered the Mongolian Beef. It was really good, nice and spicy too. Only 3 stars because it's a small store front deli in a strip mall, there was not much room to sit and enjoy your food. We got ours to go because of it. Also it is a little spendy for plate lunch. I believe my lunch was around 11 bucks and that's not including a drink.
Cash only, so if you are paying for more than yourself bring plenty of it. -
Review from Andrew C.
10/16/2011 1 Check-in Here
This place was highly recommended by many locals on the island in addition to some friends that had come to maui before...and did NOT disappoint!
It's located in a small strip mall/plaza and is primarily a "takeout" spot, but with seating for approximately 8 people.
My gf and I came into the place at around 8pm and saw no one there. "Can this place really be THAT good if it's this empty?" The answer, my friends, is yes. The phones were ringing off the hook, nonstop business flowing in and out of people going in to pay/pickup their orders.
My gf got the lemon caper mahi mahi + mac salad (~$17) and that was as delicious as advertised, and I opted for the loco moco (~$10) + stir fry vegetables (instead of the mac salad) which was also very tasty.
Sizeable portions and friendly staff, but a little on the pricier side for some of the featured dishes. Definitely worth coming to if you're on this side of the island! -
Review from Shannon L.
Fremont, CA
9/23/2011 2 photos
Teriyaki steak!! I love love love that you can tell them how cooked you want it. This is unheard of for teriyaki steak lunches. I got mine medium rare and it was perfect. The sauce was so good that we dipped our fish into it.
As for the popular lemon caper ono, this $18 lunch plate is so so. The taste of the sauce is off to me. It tastes particular sour (not from the capers) and has a strange aftertaste that I cannot pinpoint.
There's some counter seating inside and some tables outside. Nothing too exciting in the area as it's a strip mall but you're only walking distance away from the beach.Listed in: Where honeymooners get fat:…
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Review from Julie L.
Irvine, CA
8/23/2011 2 Check-ins Here
MAHI MAHI WITH LEMON CAPERS with steamed rice and sauteed vegetables! CHICKEN KATSU DON! This is the best take out in West Maui. Not cheap but what the heck, it's broke da mouth good.
Bring your own bag and CASH ONLY!! -
Review from rocky c.
El Cerrito, CA
12/22/2011
i was going to give this place 3 stars, but after eating here a few hours ago, i feel a little sick and nauseous.
we ordered the spicy thai salmon and the mahi mahi saute. all i could say is eh. not that great. the first bite was the best. after that, every bite tasted more bland and runny. it was like the fish was swimming in mediocre flavored sauce. i didn't realize that i had basically ordered soup. oily ass soup, at that, with rice on the side. and the prices are rediculous. $18 and $16 for lunch plates?!
oh crap, you'll have to excuse me. i think i'm gonna hurl. -
Review from Stephanie H.
Cupertino, CA
10/13/2011 1 Check-in Here
Eh. I felt like I was eating a greasy mess. Not exactly the best meal I had.
2 stars for being convenient, we just had to talk across the street.
The mahi mahi was dry and they are cash only. Was not worth the money at all! -
Review from Jason P.
In a small shopping strip is a small almost unnoticed deli. Inside, there is a small counter to the right to order from, and along the left are several stools to sit at a bar-like table. There are also 2-3 tables outside to sit at, or you can can choose to take it to go, as many of the customers seemed to be doing. The lines sometimes went out the door, mostly consisting of locals, so we had to see what all the excitement was about. The menu is small, serving mostly sandwiches, burgers, pasta, rice bowls, salads, and a few main entree-like items.
I ordered the Teriyaki Steak, 6 oz. ($11.95), marinated in what they claim to be their world famous secret teriyaki sauce. It is served with your average run-of-the-mill white rice and choice of macaroni salad or stir fried vegetables. I chose the macaroni salad which didn't seem to do much for me. The steak had nice grill marks, was very tender and flavorful with a well-balanced teriyaki sauce that was neither too light nor too sweet. For a steak, it was average, but for a steak teriyaki, it did impress but it didn't warrant me to come back for seconds.
I also tried the Panko Fried Mahi Mahi ($14.95), fresh island mahi coated with japanese panko breadcrumbs with home-made tartar sauce. The mahi mahi was moist with a very nice crispness from the panko breading. A solid choice that is very likable, though nothing to rave about.
Everyone seemed to enjoy their dishes here, without any disappointments. For their decent prices, sizable portions, and better than the norm flavors, I would definitely keep Okazuya & Deli Honokowai on the radar. But if you're strapped for time on the island of Maui, there are much better places to check out.Listed in: From Maui, With Love
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Review from Alicia L.
Boise, ID
12/10/2011
Better than most of the high priced food on the highland. Excellent flavors. Cash only is bummer though.
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Review from Sf Momm Y.
San Francisco, CA
9/7/2011
Decent mixed plate lunches but the inflated prices (locals seem to get a discount, good to know this is how they can stay in business) make me remove 1 star.. the portions arent even that huge!(i mean, for hawaii.)
Fish was unsalted and grilled, veggies they came with were just soggy and limp. Not sure what some of these five star reviews are all about..
A decent bite for a bit more than i bargained for. Cash only.
Oh, and bringing your own bag gets a deal of some sort but they still use styrofoam containers so what is with the disconnect there? -
Review from angelica b.
Concord, CA
8/18/2011
Maybe we were there on an off night. We were just not impressed with the chicken teriaki. The veggie burger was just ok, but it was a basic garden burger. The rice was a mass of goo and not edible.
OH, and we noticed that the locals (or at least the guy in front of us in line) get a discount. He was charged a few dollars less for the SAME thing we ordered. Thanks alot! -
Review from Chris J.
San Francisco, CA
7/5/2011
We liked this place, just didn't love it. The mixed plate options weren't as compelling as other places, and the prices were a little higher without any apparent reason (though it's all relative at a mixed plate spot). We had the lemon caper mahi mahi, which was tasty but rich, and the panko crusted mahi mahi, which was solid but not particularly memorable. Not enough seating, not open late enough to get the convenience points.
It's a solid option if you're in kaanapaali and run through all of the good lahaina options, but it wouldn't be my first stop in maui. Aloha Mixed Plate, Da Kitchen, The Window, and others were more delicious. -
Review from Kristen C.
San Francisco, CA
8/1/2011 1 Check-in Here
When you come to hawaii, don't expect top notch food. It just doesn't exist like it does in SF or NY. But if you're going to go get a bento box, you've got to come here. It's a bit on the expensive side but it's worth it! I'll take this place any day over Aloha Mixed Plate!!
DO ORDER:
1. lemon caper ono
2. teriyaki beef
3. DON'T FORGET YO CASH!!!! :) -
Review from Angela T.
10/26/2011
I've been eating here forever and it is still one of the best local spots on Maui. My favorites are the mongolian beef, lemon caper mahi, onion burger, and teri burger. Most of you come here for a local experience..right? This is a SMALL local business not some big franchise...so if your deducting points because it was "so small" or "no place to sit"....then why did you even go there in the first place? Anyways..Love this place and can't wait to go eat there when I come back home!
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Review from Fernando A.
Long Beach, CA
11/17/2011
Decent take out, but I was a little disappointed with my broiled mahi. It was a little bland and dry. My wife got the mahi with lemon caper sauce, which was a bit heavy. Somewhere in between would have been perfect. I have to say that I liked the Fish Market next door better.
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Review from Allison L.
Las Vegas, NV
6/27/2011 1 photo
I'd probably give this place a 3.5 if I could, but I'll give the benefit of the yelp system...
As we had learned from other Hawaii dining experiences, sometimes the tastiest food comes out of dingy looking places :-)
The lemon caper ono was a very tasty dish! Lots of sauce, which, when mixed with the rice, gave the rice a nice boost. We really fell in love with ono while in HI, and this place didn't disappoint! Mr. L and I split the meal, so it was a pretty good sized portion.
As everyone has said, and for some reason I didn't listen --- the mac salad isn't good at all. sad, but true. -
Review from Ed L.
6/9/2011 1 Check-in Here
Good but quite expensive. The lemon caper Mahi Mahi will cost you close to $20 for a mere 2 strips of fillets. Considering Mahi Mahi is cheap fish, I would certainly think they could double the portion at least.
That being said, the lemon caper sauce is spectacular. It is rich with butter but the lemon and capers balance it out. The fish is grilled nicely as well. It comes with rice and mac salad like most Hawaiian plates. Mac salad was very bland and probably the worst I have had. On the flip side, it is not covered in mayo so it is a lot healthier.
Overall this place seems legit but very overpriced. -
Review from Michael H.
Placentia, CA
6/4/2011
Choosing a place for take out to bring back to our hotel room, we decided to go here to get lunch. The prices seem a little high for some of the plate lunches compared to other places on Maui.
We ended up getting the Chow Fun and the Lemon Caper Ono. Unfortunately, I found the Chow Fun with some noodles a little overcooked and lacking enough sauce. As far as this dish, I've had better at many more Chinese restaurants and at home.
The Lemon Caper Ono itself was probably the best of what we got. They gave a generous helping of the Lemon sauce which went real good mixing it with the rice. Some may not like the very strong lemon flavor but to me it made the sauce better for the rice.
However, it was a big mistake to substitute the macaroni salad for the sauteed vegetables (Trying to be a little healthy here). The vegetables were very bitter and they weren't cooked on order but rather they tasted like they've been simmering in a heat tray for a long time. The vegetables alone ruined what was to be a promising fish entree.
I would definitely recommend the lemon caper fish. However, avoid the stir fry vegetables. -
Review from Louis R.
4/4/2011
EASILY the best tasting plate lunch I have ever had....and I've eaten plate luches on all the Hawaiian islands.
Terriyaki Beef was REDIC awesome.
I guess the restos in Hawaii have to be in a strip malls and not on the beaches to be legit. The tanned dudes that look just like me, eating in the same spot, can attest to this 1000%.
Talk about Lahaina pride. -
Review from datsun g.
Redondo Beach, CA
5/13/2011
I heard about this place years ago while staying at a condo in Honokowai. A gal at the condo asked my wife and I if we tried the okazu-ya down the street. I said no, but would like to. We never had the time back then, so this time we made it a point to give it a try.
We were initially excited when we first pulled up to the spot. I just had that feeling that this is more laid back and could expect some tasty, decent priced food.
Upon walking in, the lady behind the counter just gave us a weird vibe. Can't describe it but obviously she slapped the tourist label on us and it was a strange attitude. Looking around, the kitchen also just looked really dirty, but whatever, I've eaten at dirty places...as long as good food comes out of it, I'm fine.
We ordered the teri beef, and the hamburger steak with veggies.
First, the beef. It was ok. Overly seasoned, too greasy, but it was medium and had good texture. Rice was lacking. Mac salad, it was ok.
The hamburger steak looked good, but didn't taste as good as we had thought it should. I later found that the middle of it was raw which doesn't seem intentional....it was well hidden in all the gravy it was swimming in (which was salty as all hell) and the veggies was stir fry with ramen packet thrown in. Ew.
Price wise, I think it was ok but should be a few bucks less per plate. I know that isn't much, but the prices seem a bit high.
Overall, it was ok. The ideal grade here would be 2.5 stars. Not sure if we'd go back; the food was ok, but the service/attitude really put me off. I guess we'll see next time we're in Maui. -
Review from Danielle F.
Santa Monica, CA
8/13/2011
Another strip mall surprise that really should be kept a secret. It's that good! It's not cheap and you do eat it out of a box but let me tell you-- this box is a little box of heaven bursting with Asian, Italian, and traditional American flavors all in the same box. It's delicious!!!! And what a surprise to find such high quality food in such a small place. They really know what they are doing here. Food is fresh and perfectly cooked. The sauces are simple and yet complex. It was a party in my mouth. I absolutely loved it! And since it's portable, you can take it down to the beach. And we all know that food tastes better sitting on a beach after a morning of snorkeling.
Listed in: Food on Maui
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Review from Michael K.
Scotch Plains, NJ
2/7/2011
This takeout joint sits amongst a long strip of condos between Honokowai and Kahana, so they do a land-office business with neighborhood customers who want to fill their bellys without emptying their wallets.
More out of convenience than anything else, I ate here about five times during my last trip to Maui. It ain't gourmet food, but there's something here for everybody, and it's inexpensive. Entrées, priced from $10 to $17, are large enough for two to share.
As has been stated, the mac salad is bland, and the steamed rice is gummy. However, the sautéed fresh fish in lemon caper sauce was tasty, a generous portion, and a fraction of the cost of what you would pay for a similar dish in a "fancy" sit-down restaurant.
I also found the chicken katsu to be soggy everytime I got it, but it didn't stop me from enjoying it over rice with sautéed onions, bamboo shoots, and topped with a poached egg, in sweet soy sauce (Katsu Don).
Note that plastic shopping bags are now banned on Maui. Bring your own bag, or they will charge you 25¢ for a paper sack. -
Review from James H.
San Diego, CA
7/16/2011
Had the lemon caper and the korean chicken.
Pros
Lemon caper was pretty good, it was different than what I expected. The fish was cooked nicely and the place was close to most resorts.
Cons:
Rice was overcooked and mushy almost rice cake status. And the korean chicken was too charred for my taste. Also, the price was a little high for mediocre food
All in all I think people gave this place more credit that in deserves because they are on vacation -
Review from Robert M.
Fountain Valley, CA
6/3/2011
Food is pretty good, but I always get the same thing here. Loco Moco.
The Teriyaki Beef is good too, but twice as expensive. Just give me my loco moco.
Loco Moco is the best here that i've had anywhere. And I've had my share of Loco Moco. Its not on the official menu, so you need to ask for it.
For those that don't know what it is, its ground beef over rice with two fried eggs and then covered in a mushroom gravy.
They make the patty as kind of a meatloaf so its full flavored and tender, and the gravy is flavorful. -
Review from Su-Lynn T.
New York, NY
2/1/2011 2 photos
This is the best local plate lunch in Maui! It is a bit more expensive than some other take-out plate lunch places but you definitely notice the difference in the quality of the ingredients and preparation of the food. Once lunch can easily feed 2 people though, so to me, that is a bargain!
We came here twice, once in Nov 2009 and again in Nov 2010. We tried the teriyaki steak plate and the hamburger steak plate. Both were delicious and prepared very well. I wish there was more seating, but I guess there isn't much around there in the strip mall, so better to take it across the street and eat at the beach park, or take it back to your condo and eat out on your lanai. Aaaah. -
Review from Ron F.
Hollister, CA
10/5/2011
Excellent lunch. Kung Pao Chicken, Egg Roll, and The Daily Special Chicken & Veggie Stir Fry were excellent, and also a great value.
Friendly Service and great food. We will be sure to come back each trip to Maui! -
Review from Vinny G.
Los Angeles, CA
9/26/2011 1 Check-in Here
One of the better local places to eat! I have tasted both their beef and bbq chicken dishes. Both are very good but the chicken is really superb! One of the best chicken plates I have had and without a doubt the best on the island. It's a savory mix of spices and the meat is cooked well, tender and juicy. The mac salad is very basic as the side order. Their fish was very good as well, seasoned with lemon capers and butter. Yummy! Also they were relatively quick with their food preparation so the wait wasn't very long. Friendly too!
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Review from jane m.
Alhambra, CA
4/2/2011
Not sure what the hype is all about.
Ordered the ono with lemon caper sautee with sundried tomato--too much of a sour/vinegar taste to with fish overcooked.
Also had the panko fried mahi mahi that was tasteless
rice bland and macaroni even more so. The only thing I liked was the teriyaki beef. This place apparently is suppose to be more affordable, but for a take out only joint, it's overpriced. portions ARE NOT big enough for two people unless you eat like tweety bird. oh well, we came, we tried. never again. -
Review from Hooria T.
1/7/2011 1 Check-in Here
We wanted to try somewhere different and local while in Lahaina and saw that this "deli" had great reviews and decided to try it out. I can only speak for the vegetarian dishes and say that my vegetables were not "steamed" as advertised but instead were boiled in water, there was still about 1/3 of a cup of water in my to-go box. It was disgusting. The vegetables were not seasoned and the rice was the worst I've ever tasted. I didn't even finish the meal, it was a complete waste of $11. Cash only.
There are plenty of better options in Lahaina for vegetarians and for food in general. I'd pick Sansei over this place any day. -
Review from Michael H.
Seattle, WA
9/15/2011
Everyone writes about the mahi mahi in lemon caper butter sauce for a reason. It's actually really juicy and the sauce is great. It's not as cheap as one would think, but it's a huge portion and can be easily shared.
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Review from Junko S.
10/18/2010
I read such great reviews of this place so I was looking forward to trying this place out. We arrived at 3:30pm not realizing they close for a couple hours during the day. We drove around for an hour and returned for dinner which starts at 4:30pm.
The pros:
- The woman working the front counter was friendly.
- You have a lot of options to choose from.
- Prices are pretty reasonable.
Cons:
- The macaroni salad needed some serious salt. It was bland and lacked flavor.
- The stir fry veggies was just meh.
- The chicken katsu was tasty, but nothing special.
Because of the friendly service, I'll give Okazuya a second chance and try something different off the menu. -
Review from Nick C.
Sacramento, CA
9/3/2010
This is a great place for takeout food. Best meal in Maui that I had; hands down. I'm not sure what the secret ingredient is in the food but it is ADDICTIVE!
I ordered the hamburger steak and the fish with lemon aioli and sundried tomatoes. I could barely take a breath in between bites as I couldn't stop eating either dish. The hamburger steak is as tender as a fillet mignon and with flavor to boot. The gravy on top is just plain nasty-delicious! The rice soaks up the flavor and helps pull everything together. I think I could have eaten about five of these and still wanted more (no, seriously they are huge but they taste so good). The fish was a little overcooked but the sweetness of the sauce combined with the sourness of the tomato/lemon was amazing. The yin-yang struggle just made you keep craving another bite. If I had one of these places near my house I would easily put on 50 lbs of happiness.
If you are in Maui, you need to go here. It is a little pricey as far as a deli goes but it is well worth the money. Make sure you go here on your first few days in Maui because you will go back again; and probably again after that. Just thinking about this place makes me hungry.
