#eatermaui

Island 🌴 Sushi 🍣 . Japengo is one of the newer hotel resort restaurants and is a 2019 Restaurant of the Year award winner . Given the Maui location and hotel roots, it’s not surprising that the menu is pricey, but they’ve recognized that by offering numerous items in half sizes for half the price . It allows you to sample much more of the menu and have a much broader, albeit $$$, dining experience . 📷 Japengo Seafood Udon $48 ~ Kauai Shrimp | Scallops | 1/2 Lobster Tail | Clams | Bok Choy | Hamakua Mushroom | Snow Peas | Soft Poached Egg | Tsuyu Broth | Truffle Oil | Chirashi Don $40 ~ Assorted 12 Pieces of Chef’s Choice Fish over Sushi Rice | California Roll $12 | Sashimi Style Hamachi & Watermelon 1/2 $10 | Steamed Manila Clams $9.50 . 📍Japengo, Lahaina, HI . Convenient location and beautiful ocean views, but best for business accounts . #instafood #foodstagram #yelp #yelpmaui #eatermaui #hawaiianfood #seafood #fish #lobster #sashimi #sushi #bestfoodfeed #bestfoodmaui #topcitybites #oggeats #mauieats #hawaiieats #sffoodie #foodie #nomnom #feedfeed #eeeeeats #foodpics #eeeeeats #foodgasm #dailyfoodfeed #foodlover #foodphotography (at Japengo) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6v99EfFAqr/?igshid=1uuc2thkkjr4t

Splurgeworthy 🥘 . The two Maui restaurants most commonly mentioned as being splurge worthy and early reservation needed are Mama’s Fish House and Merriman’s . Due to proximity, we went with Merriman’s (also with locations on Oahu) and left happy and impressed . From the stunning ocean and gorgeous sunset views to the amazingly fresh seafood, Merriman’s is expensive but felt worth it the whole time . 📷 Wok Charred Ahi Sashimi, Merriman’s Original $44 | Fresh Keohole Lobster 🦞 & Enchilada $69 | Tako & Country Bread $22 | Complimentary Warm Bread and Freshly Grated Tomatoes | Merriman’s Mai Tai $17 . 📍Merriman’s, Kapalua, HI . The seafood is fantastic but a true treat is the fantastic complimentary bread and the fresh ground tomato dip...probably some of the best tomatoes I’ve ever had . #instafood #foodstagram #yelp #yelpmaui #eatermaui #hawaiianfood #topchefhawaii #seafood #fish #lobster #octopus #bread #bestfoodfeed #bestfoodmaui #topcitybites #oggeats #mauieats #hawaiieats #sffoodie #foodie #nomnom #feedfeed #eeeeeats #foodpics #eeeeeats #foodgasm #dailyfoodfeed #foodlover #foodphotography (at Merriman's Kapalua) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6uW5-qlgYE/?igshid=w9030fas6hsi

Sushi 🍣 Time . With a name like Miso Phat (and their fishing boat Shiso Phat) and an appearance on Guy Fieri’s ‘Diner, Drive-In, and Dives,’ it’s a bit hard to take this restaurant too seriously . Fortunately, it’s not just ginormous sushi rolls as the fresh fish and friendly owner make all the difference . 📷 Chirashi Sushi $45 | TNT Roll $25 Shrimp Tempura Crab Roll Topped with House Ahi Poke, Unagi Sauce & Agave Honey with Sesame Seeds | Hokkaido Uni . 📍Miso Phat, Lahaina, HI . #instafood #foodstagram #yelp #yelpmaui #eatermaui #hawaiianfood #topchefhawaii #sushi #fish #japanesefood #noodsnoodsnoods #bestfoodfeed #bestfoodmaui #topcitybites #oggeats #mauieats #hawaiieats #sffoodie #foodie #nomnom #feedfeed #eeeeeats #foodpics #eeeeeats #foodgasm #dailyfoodfeed #foodlover #foodphotography (at Miso Phat Sushi) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6twg2bFXSb/?igshid=1qiks52ral4y4

Star 🌟 Chef . One of the hottest restaurants on Maui continues to be Star Noodle . With its Top Chef pedigree, modern fusion menu, and delicious dishes, reservations continue to be hard to get (hotel concierge “good luck”) and wait times over an hour . Luckily, service is fantastic and the dishes had only one miss and all arrive quickly . Absolutely loved the garlic noodles and the hapa ramen though the mazemen was a bit disappointing...luckily, the pork buns and malasadas more than made up for it...always order the malasadas (that miso caramel sauce!) . 📷 Steamed Pork Buns ~ $12 Roasted Pork, House Hoisin, Namasu | Ika Mazemen ~ $17 Chilled with Blue Crab, Yuzu Kosho, Taro Bacon Purée | Hapa Ramen ~ $15 Rich Pork Broth, Roast Pork, Poached Egg, Bok Choy, Kamaboko, Bamboo Shoots, Mayu, Aka Miso | Malasadas ~ $8 Chocolate, Miso Caramel, Mango Curd Sauces . 📍Star Noodle, Lahaina, HI . #instafood #foodstagram #yelp #yelpmaui #eatermaui #hawaiianfood #topchefhawaii #ramen #porkbelly #malasadas #noodsnoodsnoods #bestfoodfeed #bestfoodmaui #topcitybites #oggeats #mauieats #hawaiieats #sffoodie #foodie #nomnom #feedfeed #eeeeeats #foodpics #eeeeeats #foodgasm #dailyfoodfeed #foodlover #foodphotography (at Star Noodle) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6s6FS1F189/?igshid=qa1h4p5bnz1a

Shaved Ice Perfection 🧊 . Most people know Matsumoto’s Shaved Ice on Oahu . For Maui, the shaved ice spot is Ululani’s . The shaved ice is super fine and whether you pair with Mac nut ice cream or choose local flavors like ‘Broke Da Mouth’ with mochi and snow cap (condensed milk on top), it’s fantastic in the warm weather . 📷 ‘Broke Da Mouth’ ~ Pickled Mango Li Hung Mui Shaved Ice | Mochi | Snow Cap ~ Condensed Milk . 📍Ululani Hawaiian Shaved Ice, Lahaina, HI . #instafood #foodstagram #yelp #yelpmaui #eatermaui #hawaiianfood #dessert #shavedice #bestfoodfeed #bestfoodmaui #topcitybites #oggeats #mauieats #hawaiieats #sffoodie #foodie #nomnom #feedfeed #eeeeeats #foodpics #eeeeeats #foodgasm #dailyfoodfeed #foodlover #foodphotography (at Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6rat9FF--q/?igshid=1ux2k27ll9iri

Aloha Hawai’i 🌸 . Despite the picture perfect 🌊 views and the fresh remodeled interior, Aloha Mixed Plate underwhelmed . All the average-sized entrees were served lukewarm (ugh, cold fried rice) and the Furikake French Fries were definitely hanging out under a heat lamp . The best part was the ocean view and the pineapple 🍍 upside down cake . 📷 House Made Spamp Musubi $7.50 | Furikake Gatlic Fries $8 | Fried Rice Loco Moco $19 | Kalbi Ribs $19 | Kalua Pork Chow Funn $13 . 📍Aloha Mixed Plate, Lahaina, HI . #instafood #foodstagram #yelp #yelpmaui #eatermaui #hawaiianfood #mixedplate #locomoco #bestfoodfeed #bestfoodmaui #topcitybites #oggeats #mauieats #hawaiieats #sffoodie #foodie #nomnom #feedfeed #eeeeeats #foodpics #eeeeeats #foodgasm #dailyfoodfeed #foodlover #foodphotography (at Aloha Mixed Plate) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6rDhu6l0nq/?igshid=f6omezd3g4w6

Hawaiian Breakfast 🥞 . While the temptation at any Hawaiian brunch spot is to go for the white rice, brown gravy loco moco, at 808 Grindz, you’ll be much happier with their signature fluffy pancakes and crab, crab latkes, or kalua pork hash mixes . 📷 Short Stack Pancakes with Signature Mac-Nilla Sauce $6.50 | Crab Latkes Egg Benedict $10 . 📍808 Grindz Cafe, Lahaina, HI . Wait times range from 45 minutes to 1 hour due to the small space, but 808 Grindz is the best breakfast option on this side and the choice over Slappy Cakes . #instafood #foodstagram #yelp #yelpmaui #eatermaui #eaterhawai #breakfast #eggs #benedict #brunch #bestfoodfeed #bestfoodmaui #topcitybites #oggeats #mauieats #hawaiieats #sffoodie #foodie #nomnom #feedfeed #eeeeeats #foodpics #eeeeeats #foodgasm #dailyfoodfeed #foodlover #foodphotography (at 808 Grindz Cafe) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6qgIY5FWj_/?igshid=p2rpi984tmz0

Poke Time . If there’s a piece of advice when visiting Hawai’i, it’s to seek out poke . Poke is a Hawaiian speciality and consists most commonly of raw tuna marinated with shoyu, wasabi, oyster sauce, and other seasonings . Tamura’s is a liquor and wine store chain that consistently gets mentioned as one of the top poke spots in not just Maui but the other Hawaiian islands . While Foodland is the bargain local’s choice for not just affordable groceries, but solid basic poke and Musubi . 📷 Tamura’s Fine Wine and Liquor Fresh Ahi Tamura’s ‘Ninja’ Special Poke $17.99/lb | King Crab Garlic $23.99 | Garlic Clams $9.99/lb || Foodland Ahi Shoyu Oyster Poke | Spam Musubi $2.19 . 📍Tamura’s Fine Wine and Liquor, Lahaina, HI 📍 Foodland, Lahaina, HI . Tamura’s has one of the most extensive poke selections I’ve seen including king crab, crawfish, clams, and ahi tuna and I really enjoyed the super fresh albeit slightly sweet ‘Ninja’ poke . But I’m not going to lie...Foodland’s Ahi Tuna Shoyu Oyster (oyster for the oyster sauce) flies off their shelves daily and is very fresh and tasty as well . Eat it all I say . #instafood #foodstagram #yelp #yelpmaui #eatermaui #eaterhawai #seafood #poke #bestfoodfeed #bestfoodmaui #topcitybites #oggeats #mauieats #hawaiieats #sffoodie #foodie #nomnom #feedfeed #eeeeeats #foodpics #eeeeeats #foodgasm #dailyfoodfeed #foodlover #foodphotography (at Tamura's Fine Wine & Liquors Lahaina) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6pX68alR0a/?igshid=1ar76wnobzbq9