Highest-rated Asian restaurants in Kahului by diners

Asian food is having a moment. Nearly 3 in 4 United States counties have at least one Asian restaurant, according to a Pew Research Center analysis of SafeGraph data as of March 2023. While those are mainly Chinese, Japanese, or Thai, diners are increasingly trying other cuisines from the continent. That's brought Korean, Indian, Vietnamese, and Filipino food to the forefront of diners' culinary explorations.

Asian flavor combinations tantalize diners' expanding palates with flavorful sauces and a variety of spices. Those who like to turn up the heat love the different ways each country infuses pepper and spice into its food, from Korean gochujang sauce to Vietnamese chilies and fiery Indian peppercorns. Other dishes like Filipino chicken adobo and Vietnamese pho all pack a savory punch of umami.

The use of fresh ingredients and fermented foods like miso and kimchi brings a healthy aspect to many Asian cuisines. Unique fruits such as kumquat and yuzu also expand the range of flavors restaurants can bring to foods and drinks.

Many diners also like Asian foods because of their fun factor, with Korean barbecue and Chinese hot pot dishes offering communal experiences.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated Asian restaurants in the Kahului area using data from Yelp. Data is as of Aug. 6, 2025. Businesses were filtered to fall under at least one of these categories: Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Indian/Pakistani, Vietnamese, Filipino, Malaysian, Pan Asian, or Asian fusion.

Restaurants selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 20 reviews, and within a 10-kilometer radius of Kahului were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 10 locations nationally, based on our Yelp data, were not included.

Sam Sato's

1 / 30

#30. Sam Sato's

- Rating: 4.3/5 (978 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1750 Wili Pa Lp Wailuku, Hawaii
- Categories: Bakeries, Japanese, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

Joey's Kitchen Kahului at Balai Pata

2 / 30

#29. Joey's Kitchen Kahului at Balai Pata

- Rating: 4.3/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 425 Koloa St. Ste 104 Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Filipino, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

Only Ono BBQ

3 / 30

#28. Only Ono BBQ

- Rating: 4.3/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 73 South Puunene Ave. Heritage Hall Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Caterers, Barbecue, Dim Sum
- Read more on Yelp

Nui's Garden Kitchen

4 / 30

#27. Nui's Garden Kitchen

- Rating: 4.4/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 151 Pulehunui Road Kula, Hawaii
- Categories: Food Trucks, Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Oyako Tei

5 / 30

#26. Oyako Tei

- Rating: 4.4/5 (320 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 74 Lono Ave. Ste 116 Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

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Ichiban Okazuya Hawaii

6 / 30

#25. Ichiban Okazuya Hawaii

- Rating: 4.4/5 (246 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2133 Kaohu St. Wailuku, Hawaii
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Thai Mee up

7 / 30

#24. Thai Mee up

- Rating: 4.4/5 (128 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 24 Kiopaa St. Kula, Hawaii
- Categories: Thai, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

Aloha Thai Fusion

8 / 30

#23. Aloha Thai Fusion

- Rating: 4.4/5 (341 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 520 Keolani Place Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Thai, Hawaiian, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

Nirvana

9 / 30

#22. Nirvana

- Rating: 4.5/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 30 Alahele Place Kihei, Hawaii
- Categories: Indian, Food Trucks, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

Wow Good Korean Restaurant

10 / 30

#21. Wow Good Korean Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 1063 Lower Main St. Ste C107 Wailuku, Hawaii
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

TJ's Warehouse Outlet

11 / 30

#20. TJ's Warehouse Outlet

- Rating: 4.5/5 (131 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 875 Alua St. Wailuku, Hawaii
- Categories: Japanese, Grocery, Poke
- Read more on Yelp

Wabisabi Soba & Sushi

12 / 30

#19. Wabisabi Soba & Sushi

- Rating: 4.5/5 (75 reviews)
- Address: 161C Hana Hwy Paia, Hawaii
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

Thai Mee Up

13 / 30

#18. Thai Mee Up

- Rating: 4.5/5 (1107 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 591 Haleakala Hwy Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Food Trucks, Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Thai Esan Maui

14 / 30

#17. Thai Esan Maui

- Rating: 4.6/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 1960 Main St. Wailuku, Hawaii
- Categories: Thai, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

Oao Sushi Go

15 / 30

#16. Oao Sushi Go

- Rating: 4.6/5 (159 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 58 Hookele St. Ste 520 Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Hawaiian
- Read more on Yelp

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Ogo

16 / 30

#15. Ogo

- Rating: 4.6/5 (180 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 752 Lower Main St. Wailuku, Hawaii
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Hawaiian
- Read more on Yelp

Miyako Sushi

17 / 30

#14. Miyako Sushi

- Rating: 4.6/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1883 Wili Pa Lp Ste 1 Wailuku, Hawaii
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

K-Bap

18 / 30

#13. K-Bap

- Rating: 4.7/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 91 North Market St. Wailuku, Hawaii
- Categories: Food Trucks, Breakfast & Brunch, Korean
- Read more on Yelp

Kihei Fish House by Maui Grill

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#12. Kihei Fish House by Maui Grill

- Rating: 4.7/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 20 Alahele Place Kihei, Hawaii
- Categories: Food Trucks, Hawaiian, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

My Thai Maui

20 / 30

#11. My Thai Maui

- Rating: 4.7/5 (2099 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 230 Hana Hwy Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Happy Belly

21 / 30

#10. Happy Belly

- Rating: 4.8/5 (148 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 22 Alahele Place Kihei, Hawaii
- Categories: Food Trucks, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Da Soriano Grindz

22 / 30

#9. Da Soriano Grindz

- Rating: 4.8/5 (131 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 70 Lono Ave. Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Filipino, Food Trucks, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

Keyakiya

23 / 30

#8. Keyakiya

- Rating: 4.8/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1005 Lower Main St. Wailuku, Hawaii
- Categories: Japanese, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

Kusina Ni Jayboy

24 / 30

#7. Kusina Ni Jayboy

- Rating: 4.8/5 (216 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 73 South Pu'unene Ave. Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Filipino, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

Shikeda Bento Patisserie

25 / 30

#6. Shikeda Bento Patisserie

- Rating: 4.8/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2050 Main St. Wailuku, Hawaii
- Categories: Japanese, Patisserie/Cake Shop
- Read more on Yelp

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Kaipo's Food Truck

26 / 30

#5. Kaipo's Food Truck

- Rating: 4.8/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3404 Lower Honoapiilani Road Lahaina , Hawaii
- Categories: Food Trucks, Hawaiian, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

HI Thai Food

27 / 30

#4. HI Thai Food

- Rating: 4.9/5 (167 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 91 North Market St. Wailuku, Hawaii
- Categories: Thai, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

Hachi by Oao

28 / 30

#3. Hachi by Oao

- Rating: 5.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 1215 South Kihei Road Ste I Kihei, Hawaii
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Hawaiian
- Read more on Yelp

Thai Farm Fresh

29 / 30

#2. Thai Farm Fresh

- Rating: 5.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 111 Stable Road Paia, Hawaii
- Categories: Food Trucks, Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Patsy's Food

30 / 30

#1. Patsy's Food

- Rating: 5.0/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 1951 East Vineyard St. Wailuku, Hawaii
- Categories: Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 323 metros.

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