Highest-rated restaurants in Kahului by diners
Highest-rated restaurants in Kahului by diners
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.
Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Kahului, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.
#28. Von's Chicken - Kahului
- Rating: 4.0/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 43 Laa St. Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Chicken Shop, Bubble Tea, Fish & Chips
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Restaurant Matsu
- Rating: 4.0/5 (172 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 161 Alamaha St. Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Momona Bakery and Coffee Shop
- Rating: 4.5/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7 East Kaahumanu Ave. Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Down to Earth Organic & Natural - Kahului
- Rating: 4.5/5 (305 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 305 Dairy Road Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Grocery, Delis, Organic Stores
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Broth Cafe at Alive & Well
- Rating: 4.5/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 340 Hana Hwy Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Breakfast & Brunch, Organic Stores
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Mr. Cow
- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 275 West Kaahumanu Ave. Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Oyako Tei
- Rating: 4.5/5 (305 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 74 Lono Ave. Ste 116 Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Tin Roof Maui
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2605 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 360 Papa Place Ste 116 Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Hawaiian, Comfort Food
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Ono Tacos - Lahaina
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1696 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 520 Keolani Place Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Geste Shrimp Truck
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1890 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 591 Haleakala Hwy Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Food Trucks, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Sparky's Food Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (212 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 520 Keolani Place Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Hawaiian, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Oki's Seafood Corner
- Rating: 4.5/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 90 Kane St. Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Thai Mee Up
- Rating: 4.5/5 (998 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 591 Haleakala Hwy Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Food Trucks, Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Earth Aloha Eats
- Rating: 4.5/5 (136 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 520 Keolani Place Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Vegan, Vegetarian, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#14. La Poblana Mexican Food
- Rating: 4.5/5 (61 reviews)
- Address: 214 Ho'okele St. Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#13. 808 Plates Maui
- Rating: 4.5/5 (391 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 214 Hookele St. Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Food Trucks, Seafood, Hawaiian
- Read more on Yelp
#12. 2 Cheesy Guys
- Rating: 4.5/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 520 Keolani Place Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Food Trucks, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Ono Teppanyaki & Seafood
- Rating: 4.5/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 591 Haleakala Hwy Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Food Trucks, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Acevedos Hawaicano Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (951 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 190 Alamaha St. Unit 7A Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#9. My Thai Maui
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1593 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 230 Hana Hwy Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Dinos Gourmet On-The-Go
- Rating: 5.0/5 (404 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 591 Haleakala Hwy Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Food Trucks, Burgers, Personal Chefs
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Sparky's Food Company
- Rating: 5.0/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 385 Ho'ohana St. Bldg 5C Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Salad, Sandwiches, Hawaiian
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Da Soriano Grindz
- Rating: 5.0/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 73 South Puunene Ave. Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Hawaiian, Filipino, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Island Bite Sip Indulge
- Rating: 5.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 591 Haleakala Hwy Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Food Trucks, Asian Fusion, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Tacos Y Mariscos Las Islitas
- Rating: 5.0/5 (241 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 520 Keolani Place Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Hafa Adai Nengkanu
- Rating: 5.0/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 335 Hukilike St. Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbeque, Guamanian
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Faithful Grinds
- Rating: 5.0/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 34 Lono Ave. Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Hawaiian
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Patsy's Lunch Wagon
- Rating: 5.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 82 Pulehu Place Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Food Trucks, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 331 metros.
