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 say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a 2024 survey of more than 1,500 diners from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% 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 social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that new restaurant openings were up 6% from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

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 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. Oyako Tei

- Rating: 4.4/5 (314 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 74 Lono Ave. Ste 116 Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Ono Tacos - Lahaina

- Rating: 4.4/5 (1728 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 520 Keolani Place Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Tin Roof Maui

- Rating: 4.4/5 (2897 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 360 Papa Place Ste 116 Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Hawaiian, Comfort Food
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Broth Cafe at Alive & Well

- Rating: 4.4/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 340 Hana Hwy Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Breakfast & Brunch, Organic Stores
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Geste Shrimp Truck

- Rating: 4.5/5 (1982 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 591 Haleakala Hwy Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Food Trucks, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Oki's Seafood Corner

- Rating: 4.5/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 90 Kane St. Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. La Poblana Mexican Food

- Rating: 4.5/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 214 Ho'okele St. Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Thai Mee Up

- Rating: 4.5/5 (1086 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 591 Haleakala Hwy Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Food Trucks, Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. 808 Plates Maui

- Rating: 4.6/5 (433 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 214 Hookele St. Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Food Trucks, Seafood, Hawaiian
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Earth Aloha Eats

- Rating: 4.6/5 (149 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 520 Keolani Place Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Vegan, Vegetarian, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Ono Teppanyaki & Seafood

- Rating: 4.6/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 591 Haleakala Hwy Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Food Trucks, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. OAO SUSHI GO

- Rating: 4.7/5 (126 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 58 Hookele St. Ste 520 Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Food Trucks, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Acevedos Hawaicano Cafe

- Rating: 4.7/5 (996 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 190 Alamaha St. Unit 7A Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. My Thai Maui

- Rating: 4.7/5 (1961 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 230 Hana Hwy Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Tacos Y Mariscos Las Islitas

- Rating: 4.8/5 (277 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 520 Keolani Place Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Bearded BBQ Maui

- Rating: 4.8/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 70 Lono Ave. Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Shaya Fusion Cuisine

- Rating: 4.8/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 100 Pakaula St. Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Dinos Gourmet On-The-Go

- Rating: 4.8/5 (502 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 591 Haleakala Hwy Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Food Trucks, Burgers, Personal Chefs
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Da Soriano Grindz

- Rating: 4.8/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 70 Lono Ave. Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Hawaiian, Filipino, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Sparky's Food Company

- Rating: 4.8/5 (195 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 385 Ho'ohana St. Bldg 5C Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Salad, Sandwiches, Hawaiian
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. AbiKi's Caribbean Flavas

- Rating: 4.8/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 73 Puunene Ave. Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Food Trucks, Caribbean
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Kusina Ni Jayboy

- Rating: 4.8/5 (212 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 73 South Pu'unene Ave. Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Filipino, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Dope BBQ

- Rating: 4.8/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 214 Ho'Okele St. Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Barbecue, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Island Bite Sip Indulge

- Rating: 4.8/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 591 Haleakala Hwy Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Food Trucks, Asian Fusion, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Hafa Adai Nengkanu

- Rating: 4.9/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 335 Hukilike St. Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbecue, Guamanian
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Cat Cafe Maui

- Rating: 4.9/5 (72 reviews)
- Address: 275 West Kaahumanu Ave. Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Pet Adoption, Themed Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Faithful Grinds

- Rating: 4.9/5 (148 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 34 Lono Ave. Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Hawaiian
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Tabay's Mindful Kitchen

- Rating: 4.9/5 (156 reviews)
- Address: 520 Keolani Place Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Food Trucks, Burgers, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Leis Family Class Act

- Rating: 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 310 West Kaahumanu Ave. Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Ahonui Foods

- Rating: 5.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 591 Haleakala Hwy Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Food Trucks, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.

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