4. Restaurants

Da Kitchen Express

Rainbow Mall,2439 S Kihei Rd, Ste A107, Kihei, HI, 96753
  • (808) 875-7782
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  • Katrina T.

    We strolled in and were ravenous we ordered a soup and Hawaiian platter- portions were plenty and our bill was about $30. It was stoner/GI food. A mile high of randomness stacked on my plate: gravy, Salisbury steak- something, a sweet sauce, 2 fried eggs.

    (4)

  • Louis K.

    I give it three star because I haven't try the other item. I will give the loco moco four stars if I were to just rate on that. ordered the loco moco. I love it (coming from eating loco moco in Los Angeles) - they mixed potato in macaroni salad to give it more texture - onion and mushroom in the gravy.. as the way this should be down - big fat juicy patty Note: if you follow the direction on yelp, it will take you to a beach. You need to drive further to then strip mall

    (3)

  • Russell L.

    Ate here three separate times during 3 night trip in kihei... Good value for your money and the quality is good... Best local food I had for breakfast or dinner on Maui...Mathis from a local from Oahu.

    (5)

  • mark y.

    4 stars are for the service. mentioned how I was going to foreswear all da kitchen. but what do you do when you just finished snorkeling and you want to eat fish? got the fish and chips ($15), getting three pieces of mahi in tempura batter over fries. no other options for Mahi. went right over to Eskimo Candy to get other orders. Mahi is better at EC. (-1 star) however, the girls at Da Kitchen Express were totally waayyy more chill and not diva-like compared to Da Kitchen Kahului. and also confirmed that someone told me a lie in Kahului when she said that I couldn't take Kikei meals to go.

    (3)

  • Alison B.

    I wouldn't get the chicken teriyaki again. It was hard, tough, translucent, oily, just a total mess. I honestly thought they screwed up my order and it was some kind of pork?? But no. Everything else was good though. The Hawaiian plate (lau lau, kahlua pork, chicken long rice, lomi salmon), the rice, and the potato mac - all good. I came home and read the other reviews. Seems like I just caught the chicken on a bad day.

    (3)

  • Kimberly M.

    I really love Da Kitchen for a traditional plate lunch. Great portions and very tasty - we always get the Kahlua pork or teriyaki chicken. It's not fancy but very satisfying and the leftovers make a great filling for a wrap.

    (4)

  • Naomi P.

    Huge portions wow! Easily enough for 2 meals (and not just bc I'm a small girl....I think a guy could at least get a meal and a snack out of it). Maybe comparable to Cheesecake Factory sizes.... We got the garlic ahi plate and the Hawaiian plate. Both were really good and satisfying. It's a quaint diner feel inside with booths and regular tables - even if you order to eat in, you still eat out of a take-out box. I guess it def saves them from having to waste water/wash your dishes since they know you will be taking it home!

    (4)

  • Leeann C.

    I came here for dinner with my bf on our first night in Kihei. We ordered the tuna sandwich (me) and combo plate with teriyaki beef, chicken katsu and kalua pork (him). My tuna sandwich (served with macaroni salad) was just okay, but the kalua pork and chicken katsu were quite tasty. There was SO much food, we had enough leftovers the next day for lunch and snacking. Good quality Hawaiian food at a great value! :) -L.

    (3)

  • Tom D.

    What a great place to grab a quick bite. Simple take out based service but you can also dine in if you prefer. Highly recommend the Kalua pork, teriyaki beef, Katsu chicken. Macaroni salad was also good. If your staying on Maui a while definitely worth a visit.

    (4)

  • sonya h.

    HUGE portion...We got 1 meal and shared this. It was so much food that both of us left stuffed. We got the rice with 3 types of meat...very good but the bbq pork was too salty. The chicken and katsu was yummy. This place is definitely a must for budget conscious people who wants to eat like a local.

    (3)

  • Harmony I.

    I had high hopes for this place...after all...when I am in Hawaii, there is nothing more that I want than a plate lunch. I got the kahlua pork plate. The meat was good, but the rice was terrible and the mac salad was just not good either. I have had stellar plate lunches, and this place just failed for me. The two young girls working the counter were really unfriendly and just about laughed in my face when I asked about Haupia. They said that was only a food found at luau's. Odd, since I have had it at several other restaurants in Hawaii that had nothing to do with a luau. I didn't get it...anyway. I just didn't care for this place and would try something else next time I go back. I hear that Aloha mixed plate is a better place to eat. We shall see! 2 stars for the decent pork.

    (2)

  • Tori M.

    After a long day on our honeymoon touring the Hana Highway, I told the hubby I didn't feel like cooking. On our way back to the hotel in Kihei, we decided to check out Da Kitchen since it had some pretty good reviews on Yelp. Pros: It was close to our hotel, we got our food quickly and the cashiers were friendly. Cons: We paid $27 for a Chicken Katsu lunch plate and Da Lua Lua plate (supposed to be kalua park and butterfish). First off, in all the times we've ever gotten a Hawaiian lunch plate, this was the tiniest scoop of mac salad we've ever seen. The Chicken Katsu was decent but the Katsu sauce was like ketchup mixed with BBQ sauce - def not the way I'm used to it tasting. It actually looked just like ketchup. The Lua Lua plate my hubby got was good except for one thing... No butterfish. Of course, we didn't realize this until we got back to the hotel and by that time we didn't feel like going back. And, as for the Mac salad, it wasn't a big deal that the portion was small because it was only so so and my hubby didn't eat his. Unfortunately, we wont be back to Da Kitchen. It was more like Da Disappointment. At least the rice was good.

    (2)

  • Scott F.

    Disappointing. When I asked people where to eat on Maui, they kept telling me Da Kitchen, over and over. I think it's some sort of robotic response, not an actual recommendation of the best plate lunches on the island (for the record, we had better ones at Isla Tamales in Pukalani, and a MUCH better one at the Kinaole grill truck). We had a variety of the dishes, and the meat was of uniformly crappy quality - not that I expect gourmet cuts from a street food joint, but I don't expect a mouth full of gristle, either. That said the food TASTED fine. And it certainly is a traditional plate lunch, with the rice, mac n' cheese, and meat. I don't know if the original location is the better one, or if this is just a case of hype trumping quality, but while you can certainly eat decently here, I'd look elsewhere to really find a great plate lunch.

    (3)

  • Lovesto E.

    You know, this place has been around for a while. The taste of the food is just okay, but the portions are what i go for. If u dont have much moola and wanna eat for 3 days, this is the place!

    (3)

  • Dee B.

    Best food we had in maui! just like home. must try the fried spam masubi.

    (5)

  • Jennifer M.

    It pains me to have to write this update because I loved Da Kitchen and I've made it a point to eat there every time I've been on Maui. Good food and decent prices make Da Kitchen a very affordable dining option when on Maui. However, this last trip when we stopped by Da Kitchen we ordered a mixed BBQ plate and made sure to mention not to put sesame seeds or furikake on our food since one member of the group had an allergy to sesame seeds. We go back to our condo only to discover that they have placed sesame seeds on the BBQ! Believe it or not we still gave Da Kitchen another chance and went back once more about two weeks later, once again we informed them of the food allergy and asked them to make sure no sesame seeds were sprinkled on our food. Imagine how upset we were to find sesame seeds sprinkled on our food once again. The food is still good and portions are still plentiful, but when an establishment does not pay attention to their diners food allergies this is absolutely unacceptable.

    (2)

  • Priscilla S.

    We ordered the Da Kitchen Burger. It was so juicy and savory! Husband thought it tasted like meatloaf, but I loved it.

    (4)

  • Cassandra C.

    Big servings of traditional Hawaiian plate lunch. You can't beat the price for the amount of food you get. We ordered one meal for each of us and could have ordered half as many and shared. My chicken katsu was AWESOME! The sauce is a traditional katsu sauce so I don't know what some of the other reviewers were expecting. I got a 2 item combo with kalua pork and had about 1/2 a pig in my meal. Add a big scoop of rice and mac salad and you are full for about 3 days. Excellent after burning calories swimming or snorkeling right across the street at the beach. Hard to find in the shopping center - it faces the side street not Kihei Road. Lots of food, not much money. Leftovers for lunch the next day.

    (4)

  • Dennis S.

    I simply want to reinforce my comments of a year ago - Da Kitchen is an outstanding place to have casual traditional Hawaiian food. The branch in Kahului is bigger and a bit fancier, but the one in Kihei is wonderfully authentic, as a small local establishment with great food. Portions are generous. Waits can seem long, but it's worth it. The pork laulau is simply perfect, as a plate lunch or a sandwich. Stopping at Da Kitchen should be a priority on any visit to South Maui.

    (5)

  • Jake S.

    Like I stated for the Kahului location, the staff here are awesome and give you a warm welcome when you first step into the establishment. Like Kahului, their portion sizes are colossal to where you got left overs for lunch the next day. All in all the same from what I said about the Kahului store goes for the Kihei location!

    (5)

  • Kali K.

    I was out looking for some yummy dessert and so I went to Da Kitchen Express mainly for the pie. I ordered the macadamia nut creme pie and it did not disappoint. The crust was yummy with just the right amount of filling and a little bit of cream on top, just the way it should be. The macadamia on top was somewhat stale, but it did not take away from the taste. I would definitely go back for more.

    (4)

  • Jenn K.

    If you want Hawaiian food, go to the Da Kitchen in Kahalui. The portions are much larger and food tastes much better. The loco moco was nothing to write home about. Warning to LA eaters, the teriyaki is super sweet in Hawaii. Personally, it just was not my cup of tea.

    (2)

  • Anne N.

    The plate lunches I get in the Bay Area are a lot better than what I got at Da Kitchen. It is less expensive back home, too! The pork was way too salty, and the macaroni salad bland. My husband didn't feel for Hawaiian bbq, so he ordered a burger - he was very disappointed. Cheese was $2 extra, and the lettuce was not crisp at all. They charged us for a bag, which was OK, but then they forgot to give us one - not ok.

    (2)

  • Mike T.

    Location, Kihei area can get pretty busy, usually able to get parking. Line is never very long, Don't know where else to get Hawaiian food on Maui...was decent! I would say slightly worse than Ono's on Oahu. Price really hurts this place as I felt like things were maybe $1-2 more than they should be. Had the Laulau plate which had some butterfish (nice!), but the pork was pretty fatty. Kalbi was good, seasoned well and tender. Kalua pig was seasoned well and moist, maybe a hint of smokiness.

    (4)

  • Lon H.

    I was a bit disappointed with this locattion, versus the one in Honolulu. The portions were smaller, the food was OK and the staff wasn't nearly as friendly as the staff in Honolulu. Had the Korean Chicken which was OK, my wife had the friend noodles and my son had the "Sumotori Combo", which should have been a lot bigger than what he got. This location also wasn't as good as the one that was in Mt. View, CA awhile back.

    (3)

  • Cameron M.

    I had come here years ago and enjoyed it, so I decided to return. It seems the quality has gone down and the prices have up since then. They also took forever to prepare it. I would only say they are good for an average plate lunch at a higher price.

    (3)

  • Emma M.

    This is a casual place with great food to go or to eat in. I had a great chicken curry lunch special one day and had enough left over to take home for dinner. Their plate lunches are awesome. Good food for a good price.

    (4)

  • Yeelin T.

    We stopped by on recommendation from a friend who's local. I got the kalua pork and lau lau combo, and my fiance got the loco moco. My entree came with a noodle thing that I wasn't a big fan of, but the kalua pork was delicious! The lau lau (pork cooked in some leaf) was interesting, and it was good, but it just didn't wow either me or my fiance. My finance's loco moco was crazy unhealthy, but it was delicious! Two eggs over a burger patty slathered in gravy, what more can you ask? :P

    (4)

  • Ryan R.

    This place has awesome authentic Hawaiian food and is popular among the locals. Also probably one of the cheapest options for food on the island but also one of the best. Kahlua pork and other meats are phenomenal. Highly recommended.

    (4)

  • Sean B.

    One of my first stops in Maui. Huge portions and great local food! The Hawaii plate is the best (Lau Lau, kalua pork, chicken long rice, lomi lomi salmon, and Mac salad).

    (5)

  • Karmic K.

    3.5 stars-Gotta say this place is great value over all else...large portions for a reasonable price. The food was good, nothing spectacular or extraordinary. Tried the katsu, teriyaki chicken, kalua pork, and teriyaki beef. The katsu had a great crunch and I was glad to see they put the sauce on the side. The Teri chicken and beef were both kinda "meh"...guess I was expecting more flavor. As for kalua pork, I had only had it one time prior elsewhere and was really disappointed. Gotta say Da Kitchens was much mo betta. Overall, food was 3 star good...not horrible and not spectacular. Prices and portions definitely get a 4 star. Final score 3.5 stars

    (3)

  • Marcus L.

    Huge portions!! A trip to Hawaii is nothing without having local Hawaiian cusine and Katsu. Ordered the Hawaiian Plate($12 for kalua pork, lau lau, lomi salmon), 2 Big Braddah plate ($10 for teri chicken/beef and katsu) and onion rings. Kalua pork - moist and juicy. a little bit over seasoned. Lau lau - underseasoned. all I could taste was the taro leaf and the meat was a little too fatty Lomi salmon - basically salsa with bits of salmon. Teri beef - DONT order - dry and too salty. tasted and had texture of jerky Teri chicken - meh. a little dry but it was decent Katsu - crispy and decent chucks of meat. Onion rings - DELICIOUS. they use maui onions which have a sweet taste. I would only order the Katsu and Onion rings again. Those were the two best of our entire meal.

    (3)

  • Bree b.

    Got the Loco Moco, which is basically a huge hamburger patty with a yolk-y fried egg on top covered with mushrooms, onions, and gravy. It's TONS of food and this thing was amazeballs. Husband got the Hawaiian Plate and the best part was the kalua pork, which you can order by itself so skip this and order just the pork. Be sure to get the Mac salad with it though. Over all this place is bomb. Don't miss it.

    (4)

  • Cheri S.

    Bleck! I'm so disappointed. My husband and I tried not to eat out much to save money and to think that we wasted one of our nights out eating at this place! We both ordered the Hawaiian Plate, which included Kalua Pork and Pork Lau Lau. The Kalua Pork was so salty and mushy and the Pork Lau Lau was really fatty and flavorless. Maybe Kalua Pork is supposed to be salty and I'm just not a fan but I don't think so. We ordered Kalua Pork at Lahaina Coolers and it was delicious. Their pork is what made us decide to eat at Da Kitchen. We thought that while we were in Maui we should stuff ourselves on as much of it as possible. The most irritating part is that we paid $16.99 per plate! We thought we were going to a budget-friendly place based on the reviews. So, so, disappointed. Yes the portions are huge but who cares when I don't want anything to do with the leftovers.

    (2)

  • Oladoa R.

    These portions are HUGE, or at least for the Hawaiian Plate and Katsu Cutlet are. Always split these items with someone else. The Kalua pork was probably my favorite meat item. The lau lau that came with the Hawaiian Plate was not very good (I'm not a particular fan of lau lau in general). My most favorite, though, were the Chow Fun Noodles. Yummmm! Not a bad place to go if you want to try local food.

    (4)

  • Annie M.

    If you're expecting fish tempura when you order the fish tempura, then don't order it. It wasn't even tempura batter. It was just regular deep-fried batter. If you want fish tempura, go to Da Kitchen in Kahului,

    (1)

  • Debbie W.

    Just came back from Maui last week and the family really wanted to go here, but from my past experience here a few years ago, it was not that great. Ordered combo plate and family ordered fish and chips, chicken, no loco moco. Honestly I was so happy that we came here. They re-did the place, air-conditioning and the food was tops. I will definitely come back!

    (5)

  • Ben G.

    We found this place after searching my 'Where' ap for local food and also receiving high recommendations from hotel staff. The Kalua pork was outstanding and the loco moco was one of the best I've ever had. Prices were extremely reasonable and the portions were really generous. Be prepared with a healthy appetite, sharing or taking some home for a great late nite snack! We ate at Da Kitchen twice during our 5 day stay with absolutely no regrets - it'll be on our itinerary for our next trip to Maui!!

    (5)

  • Aaron W.

    We loved this place so much that we picked up the Hawaiian (lau lau, kalua pig, lomi lomi salmon) plate, ate it and one hour later, while still full from the first plate, we picked up the Sumotori plate (katsu, teri beef and teri chicken) to take back to Wailea. The katsu was crispy, the teri beef was tender. The lau lau was divine. I love a good lau lau, and this lau lau didn't disappoint. Get ya some lau lau! (Oh, we returned twice more for Da Kitchen Express lovin') Lau lau.

    (5)

  • Lily Y.

    Lau lau was good. Macaroni salad was good. Good service. Friendly waitresses. Didn't have to wait long to order. And it was conveniently located by the Kamaole Beach II.

    (3)

  • Edgar H.

    Excellent old at any level! Do not pay attention to anything below 3 stars. Place is always packed, long line, something must be right! We had a group of 8 and our orders were 2 chow fun, 3 chicken teriyaki, beef teriyaki, shrimp scampi and one meat loaf. All were thumbs up! They are fast in service and very attentive

    (4)

  • Thane P.

    Teriyaki chicken was good, Kaluha pork way to salty....and a charge for sides that would be offered anywhere else... ...your welcome for my business.

    (2)

  • Tom N.

    We dropped by Da Kitchen for plate lunches on the recommendation of a local. Being really hungry from a morning of beach and sun we eagerly ordered two combo plates -- way too much food! The Hawaiian plate is generous helpings of lau lau, kalua pork, some gingery-clear-noodle dish, salmon lomi and mac salad. We liked the lau lau the best but thought the kalua pork was a bit salty and not much better than what we get in Las Vegas (where there is surprisingly a lot of good Hawaiian food). This Kihei location is convenient for those staying or visiting the South Shore since Aloha Mixed Plate is a full 45 minutes away in Lahaina. We're going back for the loco moco and saimen another day.

    (3)

  • Jen S.

    HUUUGE portions!!! I tried it based on the reviews here, and something I'd seen on food network a long time ago (may have been another travel/food show) Anyhow, had to try a traditional Hawaiin meal with the macaroni salad, rice, and a meat entree. We were staying nearby, called in a takeout order, and within minutes had it at "home" to enjoy. Noodles were flavorful! The Hawaiin staples of rice and mac salad, as basic as it is, were good. Just glad to have experienced the food, nothing exceptionally different I can comment on, but a place to visit for local flavor. Compared to my other dining experiences on the island, really inexpensive here. The food (no beverages) I got could easily have served 4 people for under $20. At the shopping ctr entrance, there is a shaved ice place to frequent :) or a Baskin Robbins for dessert! (i.e. 3 scoops for 3 people was about $15 at Baskins) (Even tho those places were far more pricey it seemed than the dinner) On a sidenote, the breakfast menu looked AMAZING... I have to remember this for another visit with the time to try it...

    (3)

  • Bunny B.

    Don't know if its because I'm always so hungry after beaching it for hours or because its really good, but i kill a whole plate in less than 10 mins. I personally love their Teriyaki sauce and their potato mac salad. Great local spot to stop at to pick up a quick home made like lunch/snack to hold u over for dinner.... The girls there are ALWAYS so nice and sweet...i love that =) Cons: Their chicken is a bit on the tough side. Like its been precooked and stored in the fridge then later taken out to re-warm and sauce up. BF's not a fan of that but I still love it--however it would taste much better if it was moister...

    (4)

  • Andrew Y.

    I had the loco moco here. If I didn't just get to Maui and want to go to the beach, I would have had a second one. It was that good. I hope it wasn't just that day because if I go back to Maui, I want to go back here.

    (5)

  • Chuck D.

    Nowhere to eat on the Kihei side of Maui? Craving some real local food? You've found it at DA KITCHEN. I knew this was the place for me when I walked in and I saw on a blackboard off to the side; Da Special of Da Day: DA CORNED BEEF. From this moment on, I was sold. I ordered a loco moco once for a mid-morning breakfast. GREAT. I ordered kalbi on a subsequent lunch trip. DELISH... Orders come with or are served over rice with a side of mac salad. Portions are on a Hawaiian scale. Massive. Just the way i like it... Mahalos for the Aloha spirit, Da Kitchen... It brok da mouth.

    (5)

  • Ashley M.

    Amazingly huge portions so I definitely suggest sharing (It also makes it cheap, you can get out of there on $10 for two people). Food usually gets served up pretty fast. Its also byob and conveniently enough is located right next to a liquor store. If you are trying to stay healthy or are on any sort of a diet this isn't the place for you. But if you've had an active day and are famished this is the place to hit.

    (4)

  • Jake B.

    If you're really hungry, go here........ problem solved. I recommend the Kalua Pork/Chicken Katsu combo plate :)

    (5)

  • Chris L.

    I can't visit Hawaii without having a plate lunch. It's like going to NYC and not having a slice or Portland and having a local beer. We each ordered a plate lunch - I had kalua pork, the wife had katsu chicken - which was our first mistake as the portions are pretty huge. Also keep in mind this food isn't exactly a mixed green salad, we're talking some serious calories here. Despite having run 5 miles that morning this was still more food than I could handle in one sitting. If you understand the concept of portion control I suggest splitting an order. The katsu chicken was so-so though I don't think I've ever had great katsu chicken. The chicken itself was on the dry side and the sauce was unspectacular. Honestly, it tasted like catsup and BBQ sauce mixed together. The pork was much better. Definitely on the salty side (the side of rice is there for a reason!) but otherwise the best I had of the three places we visited. Of all the places we went to in Kihei this is one of the only ones I'd make a return trip to. If you share an order it's a downright bargain.

    (4)

  • Brandon V.

    The portions are good and the food is tasty but the place is out for every buck they can get out of you. It just rubs me raw when you go for a refil of your fountain drink and they want a $1 for the refill. Want a side of teriyaki sauce? Dont forget your buck.

    (2)

  • Mark Z.

    Very good food for those looking for hearty portions and good flavor. My daughter got the Philly cheesesteak and it was amazing! Even served with cheezwiz. Rest of the family got da brudda combo plates. Shredded pork was good, not great, but the chicken katsu was money. Would definitely come here again!

    (4)

  • qirk z.

    Kalua pork with one large scoop of white rice and a very small scoop of potato macaroni salad. There was a lot of pork, less cabbage, the way I like it. I've had better, but that place doesnt exist anymore in the bay area.

    (3)

  • Diana T.

    I came here on 12/26/09 for lunch and got the Hawaiian plate which came with Pork Lau Lau, Kalua pork, chicken long rice, lomi salmon, rice and potato macaroni salad. Very big combo plate for about $12 and was able to split it with my bf. I'm from LA so from a non-Hawaiian point of view: Pork Lau Lau: So so good! Very fat pieces of pork. I'm not sure what the cooked leaves wrapped around the lau lau was but it was very soft and yummy (in a healthy way). Kahlua pork: very tender and salty. Eat it with rice and sriracha hot sauce. Chicken Long Rice: I was arguing with my bf for a day that it was a type of noodles...the name is confusing. Tastes like salty chicken noodles with a bit of soup but its delicious! Lomi Salmon: nothing special. Tastes like fishy pico de gallo. I rather get salad but that replaces a scoop of rice. SPAM WASUBI: Came here the night afterwards to grab food again and got the BEST SPAM WASUBI ever. My bf and I ordered a lau lau plate and Kahlau pork plate to go. They forgot our wasubi in the to go bag and we went back for it. Make sure you check your bags because they get really busy at night and the girl working the counter is not so smart. I asked for a container for chilli and they looked confused and said they ran out. I asked for an empty container they put lomi salmon in so I can pour chilli in it but they did not understand... When I went back the next morning, I found out spam wasubi was a speciality and not on the staple menu =( I got another Hawaiian plate before flying out.

    (5)

  • Dan K.

    You get a lot of food for a reasonable price. My wife had the katsu chicken and I had the tempura fish sandwich. Good food for the price. I would come here again.

    (3)

  • Joe V.

    Be prepared to be ripped off! I'm finding it difficult to find anything very good about this place. Way too expensive, and they nickel and dime you to boot. For example, if you order fish and chips and want any more than the tiny portion of tartar sauce they provide with your meal - you pay extra! If you want to refill that open soda fountain drink, add another dollar. The fries hare the Orida variety AKA lousy. Every ketchup bottle on the place was just about empty. OK enough already - save your money.

    (1)

  • Michael H.

    Gak, spew. What a crappy waste of $26.00. What happened ? We used to come here back when Da Kitchen 1st opened and could always get a good mixed plate. Last nights visit is definitely the last. The fish sandwich was horrible. For some reason it was deep fried Tempura style. Really just ALL tempura hiding a bad piece of ....fish? The macaroni potato salad looked like it was scrapped out of last weeks plastic bowl. The Pulled Pork, wait a minute, you call that pulled pork?? Do I even need to post about the fact that ALL meals are served in Styrofoam take out packages all the time everyday to grace the Hawaiian land fill for ALL ETERNITY........WTF!!! Dont Go!!!

    (1)

  • JayCee T.

    Pretty good lunch plate spot. Lots to choose from. The hubby and I shared the Hawaiian Plate. It was pretty good and the plate was pretty big, but for the price ($18), we should've just ordered something else. Spam musubi is pretty damn expensive, I think it was 4 bucks for one.. won't be ordering that again..... Will definitely stop by next time we're on the island and try something else on the menu.

    (3)

  • Joe C.

    Came here for our cheapest full meal of our trip. And its still like 13$ person! Man! LocoMoco was def loco with the hugest patties I've seen in my life. Great taste and definitely satisfying. Not really a fan of the mixed mac here though. I prefer the creamier version that we get in the states. Kalua Pork was oversalted as stated in other reviews but when eaten wtih rice it was fine. They def need to put some A/C in there as it was super muggy and couldnt escape the humidity outside. Decent "fast food" joint but didnt blow me away like I thought it would.

    (3)

  • Alexis D.

    Small hole in the wall. Big portion in styrofoam containers. Wasnt thrilled although I didnt like the flavors of my dish- however it was all new food for me (traditonal Hawaiian). Clean but no restrooms. Recommended by our hotel bellhop as a great local place with traditonal style food. Give it a go!

    (3)

  • Mary S.

    Organized chaos, but ran well. In & out & food rocks!

    (5)

  • Chris Y.

    For whatever reason I had a hard time finding plate lunch options in Kihei so I turned to Yelp for some help during a recent business trip there. Seemed like Da Kitchen Express was a good bet in the Kihei area. Prices were not too bad...about $8-9 for a teri beef plate lunch. Wasn't the best or worst...just so so in my opinion for the price. Anyone know where the killer plate lunch place is in Kihei if there is one?

    (3)

  • LibraToro T.

    This was one of the places we found after a nights rest & settling in from our flight in from Bay Area,Cali. Located close to the KAMAOLE SANDS condos where we stayed for 10 days in Sept 2012. We were actually hesitant because most "lil'Hawaiian BBq restaurants" around the Bay Area, in my opinion are sorta greasy and Overwhelming. WELL FOLKS, I think these types of Hawaiian places favor its "greasy appeal" besides the fact that we were in Maui, Hawaii, didn't change its style, nor did overwhelming pork dishes, they were "just that". However, the staff was super friendly, the place was clean & still the macoroni salad remains my fave on the menu..in Maui or back home in bay area. Stop in and there is a gal frm Washington that was very sweet, and glad to help you with menu & area features.

    (3)

  • Lyn P.

    Da Kitchen makes the best burger in Maui. It's seasoned well - a bit oniony, like maybe the onion soup trick was used? They put it on a toasted onion bun. I opt for the teriyaki version and it does not need anything else - no cheese, no pineapple, just a big, juicy burger on a yummy bun. It comes with potato/mac salad, but their version is too mustard-y for me, so I get fries. I also dig their bbq beef sticks - they are well marinated and are not overcooked.

    (3)

  • Jessica F.

    i'm a resident of o'ahu and although we have one in honolulu, i love da kitchen in kihei. the food's better here.. probably because they've been around longer and ours is fairly new. i'm gonna add that the staff here are a little more friendly and you feel more welcomed at this location. nonetheless, i still like both places. they give generous amounts and i'm a small skinny asian, but i can put away a lot. haha. if you don't know what to order, the fried spam musubi and loco moco are winners! in kihei, the noodles are good :)

    (5)

  • Jeremy E.

    3 to 3.5 is about right. The burger was great as was the teriyaki beef skewers. The sliders my wife got were dry and flavorless. the service was nearly non existent. If you want a quick in and out meal during the day this is a good spot.

    (3)

  • ShiitakesroOms L.

    I was expecting a lot from this place because of all the good reviews on yelp.. Mistake number 1, expectations. I ordered the Hawaiian plate.. I wanted to get the most bang out of my buck and I did. It came with lomi, kalua pork, and pork laulau (with rice and mac salad of course.) My lau lau came with a piece of fish, which was a pleasant surprise. Kalua pork is my FAVORITE hawaiian dish and I was really disappointed when my kalua pork didn't contain any cabbage.. =/ Their lomi was really good. I just wish it came with more.. Another thing I didn't like was the girl who helped me. She wasn't really friendly and she stared at me when I asked for a hawaiian sun. Even afterwards.. That bugged me. I kinda wish I went to the Lihaina location.. My friend got to try their deep fried spam musubi.. Why didnt this place have it??!

    (3)

  • Dara V.

    This was our first stop for "local kine" food when we got to Maui. Been away from Hawaii now for 10+years and really wanted to have "local" food from a Local Joint! This was it! We had the Special plate: Kalbi ribs/ meat chun/ chix katsu and the regular Kalbi rib plate. Was not disappointed. Great tasting food; the kim chee was awesome too! They do have toss greens as an option for potato salad. The serving size is huge, but I already knew that going in! LOL! This was a great place to start our week long vacation with local food!

    (5)

  • F. P.

    This mini chain (2 in Maui, 1 in Oahu) is one of those great value places. You just have to know what you're getting yourself into. Basically, you get HUGE portions of food for around $10-$15 books, including mounds of rice, tons of meat, and either green or macaroni salad. It's probably a good idea to split entrees with someone, unless you're incredibly famished. No frills. Simple Hawaiian comfort food.

    (3)

  • Betsy C.

    Craving for Hawaiian food while you are in Kihei? This is the place. The portions are generous and the prices are decent. It's tucked in a strip mall so it may be easy to miss while driving down the main Kihei road. We like Korean BBQ platter, which almost feeds my entire family of 4. Ok, we're not huge eaters, but beware of over-ordering!

    (4)

  • R J.

    I can't add much more to the 300 plus reviews already mostly giving da kitchen two thumbs up. But, if you are a first timer to Maui and kihei, and want to know if you really can eat on a budget, here's a great place to do the plan. Talk about bang for your ef,n buck! This is not some tourist-hype crap theme food that lands on your plate in a pile of over salted guck. This food is well done, VERY well prepared, authentic and just gawdamn good.. It wasnt made yesterday and then frozen, only to be thawed out later. This is good stuff folks. Two people for twenty bucks or less? No problem. The portions are plentiful. Guys, your lady friend will look at it and tell you it's "just too much food!"...Yeah right. Great food at a great price is rare in touristville, but this place will leave you clearly satisfied and ready for a return visit. The service? Just fine. I don't really care..they can curse at me when I come in the door and call me a white skinned haulie but it doesn't matter. I'm coming back boys so live with it...

    (5)

  • M B.

    I am usually a fan of Da Kitchen but this location didn't have the fried spam musubi the night I was there for dinner. And it wasn't even late that they may have possibly run out --it was around 6-ish. BOO for not having enough inventory for the night! Aside from that, the loco moco and the chicken katsu were portioned hugely and were tasty. IMO, the airport location has better service, inventory and slightly cheaper.

    (3)

  • Darron N.

    Average food, at good island prices.

    (2)

  • Jimmy N.

    Great local food, huge portions. If you get the big braddah combo, you'll have enough food for 2 people for 2-3 meals if you've got an average appetite. I would definitely do phone-in orders/takeout. Every time we came here, the place was packed, for good reason. Lots of good food for reasonable prices? Go fig, right? Can be hard to spot because it's not facing the street. Definitely will be back if we're in Kihei again.

    (4)

  • Gigi C.

    Portions are really huge! Come with an appetite or consider sharing with a friend!

    (5)

  • Ravena F.

    Have I mentioned my love for lau lau enough yet? No? Good, I was hoping you'd say that, cause here's another review dedicated to that Hawaiian wonder-food: lau lau. it is good. it is great. it may kill me some day, but that's my arteries' fault, not the lau lau. love the lau lau. Yup, here's another great place at which you may procure my love, I mean, lau lau. I like the combo meal here which is really 2-3 meals if you live here or are staying somewhere with a microwave. You get rice, potato mac or green salad, pork lau lau, an excellent version of chicken long rice, kalua pork and lomi salmon. My husband doesn't mess around, and just orders a mountain of kalua pork (leftovers of course end up on quesadillas - the all-Hawaiian bar food). Really great prices for the amount of food you're getting. Friendly service. Eat the lau lau.

    (4)

  • Ellen C.

    My husband loves a plate lunch and the combo was more than enough food for us both. The only ambiance came from the fresh Christmas tree waiting for decoration in the corner, but we were too focused on the chow to enjoy anything more. Good eats!

    (3)

  • Arianne T.

    We ate here a couple of times on our first trip to Maui and loved the lunch plates - especially the kalua pork. We immediately thought of Da Kitchen when we decided to go to Maui a few years later. Our second visit to Da Kitchen did not disappoint and the food was just as good as the first time. We had to order the kalua pork and I gotta say, it really is pretty amazing. So amazing, that we came back and had it for dinner a second time during our 6 day stay in Maui. We recommended Da Kitchen to family that stayed in Kihei and they ended up eating here twice and also raved about the kalua pork.

    (5)

  • wolf c.

    I definitely liked this place. Fast and yummy is a winner in my book. I need to get another Loco Moco before hopping on the plane back to the mainland.

    (4)

  • Grace K.

    I took some photos of me before dinner. And then again, after dinner. I looked exactly 7 lbs heavier in my AFTER photos. Seriously. I know it's not likely or even possible, but I kid you not - - it happened. Looking for authentic Loco Moco while in Maui - - we kept on hearing about "Da Kitchen". So on our second night - we headed here in our cool Jeep and pulled up before what looked to be a hole in the wall. Entering, it's a small restaurant w/ most of the business being from takeout. At 6 pm, there was no line. At 6:15 pm, the line was out the door. Due to it being so ghetto and so informal, we considered leaving to head elsewhere. This wasn't going to be a "nice Hawaiian dinner" - but that's OK by me as long as the food is good, so we stayed. We had the Loco Moco and another order called "Sumitomo" (?) or something which was a combination of THREE meats, and plenty of it. It included chicken katsu, shredded pork and beef teriyaki - - and it was excellent, decent, and bad, respectively. The Loco Moco was absolutely FABULOUS. That's what put the 7 lbs of me during a 25 minute dinner that we ate out of a takeout box. How big was it? Well, let me put it this way. I was hungry. And this was damn good food. And even then - I got through a little more than half of it before I had to call it quits. Anyone who knows me knows that if I'm this hungry, and the food tastes this good, you'd normally have to stop me from eating through the styrofoam container. But for $10, they gave you enough to feed two people. Now, some 14 hour later, I'm still not hungry. I think I will go back for lunch and look 14 lbs heavier after lunch. By the time I return to the mainland, I can potentially be 35 lbs heavier.... but it's worth it. I might need new bathing suits by tomorrow to continue workin' on my tan, but it's all worth it. Any island that gives me this kind of food, and then encourages me to wear things that I'd normally never be caught dead in - like loud, bright, floral dresses that are loose and flowy to cover the huge belly it gave me----- then puts a lei around my neck and a flower by my ear to detract attention from the belly - - - well, what can I say? It is all good by me. This is comfort food. Eat at your own risk.

    (4)

  • Ava G.

    I am just giving this place and A-OK for a couple reasons. 1) They offer fountain drinks but no free refills. 2) The chicken teriyaki was hard and tasted like it had been sitting there. The chicken was tough and my kids never turn away good chicken 3) The serving size of the mac salad was tiny The good. Kalua pig! I probably won't go back but was worth a try since we were in the area.

    (3)

  • Alisa S.

    I love the big portions they have here. My fav things to order are the loco moco, teriyaki chicken, and katsu. I think they have the best potato-mac salad, too. I usually ask for an extra side order of it.

    (5)

  • Heidi J.

    Can't afford a luau? Go to Da Kitchen! They've got the same food you'll see at most of the luaus on Maui. Terrified of Poi? Ease into it here first. Yes, it's an acquired taste like Marmite (to any non-UKers) or PB&J (to Aussies) but it doesn't taste like "purple" as I've heard it described. Best plate lunch on Maui. It's huge so bring a friend and split it. their kalua pork is amaaaaazing (especially with poi).

    (5)

  • Raider J.

    I stopped by today for my quick kailua pork craving. For 10.00, I got two scoops of rice, macaroni salad and a huge helping of kailua pork.....sooo good and full of that natural roast flavor. When in Hawaii, you got to have a helping of kailua pork! Got mine today!!

    (4)

  • stacey p.

    I love local food! I wish I knew about this place on my first visit to Maui!! They have great food, big portions and great prices! My husband and I can split a plate and be totally stuffed! Our favorite things to eat here are: 1. Loco Moco 2. Big Braddah Combo with Kalua pork and Teri Chicken I'm sure everything else is good, we just kept getting the same things! TIP 1: Call ahead and order so that its ready when you get there. If you order there, no biggy... just be prepared to wait. TIP 2: For those who don't get a meal on the plane ride home, order from Da Kitchen before you head to the airport! They are open at 9A!!

    (5)

  • Derrick W.

    I am not sure why the glowing stars. I will say that the food is very typical fast food Hawaiian style. The prices were very reasonable. The portions were WTF gut bustin. Holy Crap. We were thinking L&L type portions.... DAMN.... it was more like 2x that. I'd go back again if I just wanted a quick meal but it isn't something that inspired me to give it a raving 4-5 stars.

    (3)

  • Renee M.

    This place pays homage to all of the locale cuisine in Hawaii... Don't come here expecting fancy food, served to you on fancy plating, or even a nice sit down area to eat, This is a straight up: Styrofoam box eating, local mom and pop joint that serves up some serious food at decent pricepoints: $9-17 Must try's for this place: 1. Loco Moco: Best loco moco I have ever had, and I have been to every Hawaiian island and tried over 100 different loco moco's and this place kicks everyone else's a$$ out of the park, the patty is moist, well seasoned, and the sauce is the perfect consistency (not too thick or too thin) eggs are over easy (not runny like some places).....I literally fell into loco moco heaven with my first bite. 2. Chicken Katsu rice: Chicken was still very moist and the outer layer of katsu was crisp and not oily like some other places I have tried. This place has made it onto my list for best local places to eat in Maui!

    (4)

  • Chris S.

    All the traditional Hawaiian fare was delicious and the meals are quite a bargain (in terms of most costs in Maui). I like that their macaroni salad had a healthy serving of potatoes. I have no idea why macaroni salad never has potatoes and vice versa. We should really consider combining the two. Best of both worlds. Also, some peas and diced ham would REALLY spruce that ish up. You know what was weird? The total rarity of spam musubi. They kept running out. It's just spam, rice, and nori. How do you keep running out? OH. To keep me coming back. Nice play, DK.

    (4)

  • Theresa B.

    Soooo Maui is really lacking on the plate lunch department, yah? We really missed Oahu after the third day!! What is up with that?!? All I wanted was a plate lunch with two scoops of rice, mac salad and chicken teriyaki! We drove out to kihei after realizing the Kahului location was closed on Sundays! Friendly cashiers! But my chicken teriyaki tasted hard and old! Hmmmppp...not good but chris' chicken katsu on the other hand was amazing!! It was sooo good! Aftr bugging a ton of ABC store cashiers for some spam musubi, I finally got them here!! Saving it for our flight back home...

    (3)

  • Angelica A.

    I had their Ahi Burger and it was really good, I killed it in a few minutes, and I'm usually the type that eats only half of what's on my plate. Granted I didn't touch their potato-mac salad, I'm not a fan of mayonaise, but considering the size of that burger, it's still a feat! I also didn't have to wait very long for my meal, it was out in a few minutes. Recommend this place if you want a quick meal for not very much money.

    (4)

  • Randy T.

    After having a refreshing morning swim in the ocean, I was in need of something to eat. This Hawaiian greasy spoon was a recommendation from a friend who said it was a good place to eat and had big portions. I got there just as it opened at 9AM and decided I would try the Da Kitchen omelet, composed of portuguese sausage, green onions, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, and cheese. Accompanied with either two scoops of white rice or fried potatoes (I chose the latter), I sat down with my styrofoam box and started on my meal. Nothing extraordinary with either the potatoes or the omelet, although there were healthy chunks of each ingredient mentioned above for the omelet. The saltiness of the omelet was unexpected at first, but I remembered previous reviews mentioning the salt content of their food. For this dish, it was coming from the American cheese that they used in the omelet. No big deal to me. It's how the locals like it so I just grabbed some more water from the dispenser and continued to chow down. I'd come back to try other items on the breakfast and lunch items to get a true sense of Da Kitchen. It definitely was a nice pick-me-up after the swim.

    (3)

  • Janie A.

    Get the Hawaiian plate and two can share it. The burgers are so big a child can't eat even 1/2 of it. The fish n Chips can also be shared. a bit skimpy on the onion ring side order. would like to have more than 8 rings in the order. still the Hawaiian plate was yummy.

    (3)

  • Nini D.

    I am not an expert on kalua pork but decided to try it after other yelpers recommendations- it was way too salty! Portions are HUGE! We also got the katsu curry which was really good and took leftovers and enjoyed it for days! Make sure you share if you end up here for lunch one day!

    (3)

  • Jason W.

    If you are looking for some awesome authentic Hawaiian plate lunch food this is the place. Right across from the Kamaole beach. The value is extreme. One lunch will really feed two. They serve a macaroni/potato salad mix that is wonderful.

    (4)

  • M V.

    An awesome place for local Hawaiian plates. Reasonably priced and if you simply click on their menu on their website you'll see they have such a huge offering. After a round of the most brutal golf course I've ever played, Kapalua Plantation, I was ready to get my grub on! I settled for the loco moco and boy was I surprised by the flavor! This was not your typical L&L or Hawaiian Drive-In franchise loco moco, this was the bomb! The meat itself was so tasty. Top it off with the gravy and egg and I was in paradise. Definitely a repeat whenever I come back.

    (4)

  • Samantha B.

    My parents recommended Da Kitchen to me and my boyfriend during our recent trip to Maui. They had gone to the one by the airport, but we found this one right in Kihei where we were staying. Everything we heard was that they give you a ton of food and at a great price, so we figured, why not? I got the Hawaiian plate, which was pork lau lau, kalua pork, chicken long rice and lomi salmon. The kalua pork was definitely the best thing on the plate. I also got the side of macaroni-potato salad, which was delicious. There was SO much food, I couldn't even finish it all. I think finishing one of the three things would have been a meal in itself, let alone all three plus the macaroni-potato salad! The bf got the combo plate with kalua pork and chicken katsu, plus the side of macaroni-potato salad. He said everything was really good, and he also couldn't even finish it all. We definitely could have shared one meal between the two of us. We both enjoyed the meal, though the bf said he wasn't really interested in going back there, he thought it was a nice place to try once. I liked it a bit more than he did and would definitely go back, but only with an empty stomach!

    (3)

  • Miles G.

    The four-stars is for their Loco Moco only and you better call it in ahead of time. This is Hawaii afterall. Otherwise, you will WAIT!!! Do not order anything else from the menu unless you're looking for a marginal filler to get you through the day. You can never go wrong with rice and macaroni salad, but seriously, avoid the saimin (go to Zippy's for that).

    (4)

  • Regi K.

    The soup and the chow fun noodles were just okay. I really liked their locomoto.... 2 eggs on a gigantour meat patty. that was delicious. Our friend had the kahlua pork and thought it was a little salty. Just simple food I think. okay to good.

    (3)

  • Leah P.

    Great food, pricing is reasonable. The portions are huge. Share with someone!

    (5)

  • Naree S.

    Good portions and awesome local food! My boyfriend and I shared a combo and still didn't finish it.

    (4)

  • Julia B.

    Starving after playing in the surf and don't want to pay high prices while you dine in beach gear? Don't worry, there's Da Kitchen!!! Best food you've ever eaten as a carnivore AND there's no corkage fee for getting your own beer/wine/shot from the liquor store next door. Heck, Da Kitchen is sooo cool they give you a cup for ice out of their soda station to put your drink into. And they have a bottle opener in case your beer isn't a screw top. Whoa. Tasty, tasty food that comes in HUGE portions. Try the Hawaiian plate - it's a luau feast without those tourist prices. What's not to like??

    (5)

  • Jon-Rachel Y.

    After eating other Hawaiian mix plates, this place is not as good as some people may think it is. This small fast-food chain is located in a strip mall off of the main street in Kihei. It seemed most carry-out their styrofoam containers and the food come out relatively quick. The teriyaki chicken was like eating leather and kalua pork had a strong weird smell. While the portions are plentiful and the price is affordable, its not worth it. What we ordered: - Big Braddah combo When we went - 6:00 PM Will we return: - no

    (2)

  • Erik M.

    We ordered a plate of Kalua pork and a plate of ribs. If you enjoy eating salt directly from the shaker then you'll truly enjoy the pork. It did come with cabbage and rice to thin it out to a more palatable dish. But still not recommended unless you like eating salt straight up. I thought the ribs had a pretty good flavor and if you string them together they would make an excellent belt. I would give them 5 stars because of the dual purpose but I really wanted something to eat.

    (2)

  • trixy b.

    Best plate lunch on the resort side of Maui with reasonable prices. Definitely worth the drive from Lahaina to Kihei for good local food. You can tell its good when locals pack in. Loco moco with mushrooms and onions were so good, I'm still craving it. The saimin was true comfort food for my little ones and me.

    (5)

  • John M.

    The best Hawaiian food dive on the island. We had lunch here a year ago and raved about it then (had the hawaiian plate!), but the breakfast is what brought me to write this review. The Loco Moco is wonderful, delicious, extraordinary, world-class! We shared that and an order of their French Toast - it was probably the highlight of our trip and the best meal we had on the island. The place is nothing to look at, you order before you sit down, the decor is passable; but none of this matters once you food arrives. If you like great dives, you have to try this one!

    (5)

  • Denice L.

    We were in Maui for 3 days and ate here twice. First time we had the saimin, spam musubi, and teri beef plate lunch. Saimin wasn't bad, though the noodles could have cooked a little longer. Musubi has a lot of rice on it. Teri beef was delightful! Marinated just perfectly and cooked really well. The got knocked down a star because the girls working the front were not so friendly. Second day new girl at the front desk and very nice. Sad to find out they don't have musubi daily, but we order the teri chicken plate for our plane ride home. Well seasoned and cooked. Tasty! We'll be back next time we're on the island.

    (3)

  • April W.

    Asked what the locals liked, so that's how I stumbled upon this place (just being open to new things), and I asked the lady at register what was the fav. among the locals, so I ordered it. It was beef, chicken with some sticky white rice, and it was pretty BAD!

    (1)

  • Lori F.

    This is an authentic Hawaiian food spot. They do have traditional menu options like lau lau, terriyaki chicken, moco loco. The serving sizes are ginormous, and can easily be split between 2 people. They also had one of my favorite guilty pleasures, the Spam mitsuba. Love it! Overall pretty good quality food for an excellent value, but nothing surprising or spectacular. A good option for some authentic Hawaiian fare.

    (3)

  • Cassandra R.

    Huge portions, delicious Hawaiian food! Kalua pork is very tasty, tempura fish is super flavorful and you must have the potato mac salad as a side. The teriyaki chicken was good, but really outshined by the kalua pork. We will definitely be back!

    (4)

  • Kim C.

    Cost of living was so expensive in Maui that my boyfriend and I were determined to mostly cook in and only eat out for Hawaiian food. We found Da Kitchen Express on my phone yelp app (score!) when we were in Kihei. We shared an order of the Hawaiian plate which fed the both of us well and we were not disappointed, it was delicious! It was about $15 for the combo plate, and other, simpler plate lunches are ~$10 which makes it very affordable in Maui. Would be happy to return (when we can afford the flight tickets and accommodation again) and recommend to others.

    (4)

  • Andy W.

    For the category of "Hawaiian Plate Lunch" this is the place to try. The Kula pork, can be a bit salty, the teriyaki chicken I found was yummy to me. Also like the Potato Mac salad, Think Potato salad and Macaroni salad, mixed together. Its a great side to a heap of tasty meats. Also the big scoop of rice was a nice side, though I didn't finish the rice it was just too much food. This is a plate lunch place, not fine dinning, so expect local tasting food and you should enjoy your visit. My only suggestion to DaKitchen and most of Maui is PLEASE free refills on soda

    (4)

  • Edward H.

    For Local hawaiian foood, this place rocks. Loco Moco rules, but the teriyaki dishes are all great. Local joint for sure, but it's cheap, it's tasty, and it's quick. What more do you want...... Katsu is available, and the portions are huge; so it is great value for the money; you might consider sharing an order!

    (5)

  • Tom S.

    So we made our annual pilgrimage to Da Kitchen and once again, Da Kitchen da not disappoint us. I ordered da short ribs plate lunch and it made me so happy. My wife ordered a cheeseburger and OH MY GOD, I think it might've been the best burger EVER. They don't hold back on meat or veges. This may have been the first time where my wife didn't offer me a bite of her food but she hesitantly offered me a bite anyway. The only problem about Da Kitchen is that the food isn't the most low in fat but if you're like me and have a separate stomach for vacation food, then go the Da Kitchen and go crazy.

    (5)

  • Jessica C.

    Good food, more Hawaiian than most places around the island. The only problem is that the 4 times we went this last time, they didn't have any poi! The cashier even had the nerve to say "well go to safeway and buy some!" Apparently the main one across the island always has more food and poi, just because they are bigger. Just never had the time to get over there! Just don't go during regular meal times, there is a line out the door and ZERO parking!

    (4)

  • Tami R.

    I had so much hope to get a local meal here. The food was average at best. The chicken katsu was good but everything else was not up to Local Flavors

    (3)

  • Karla K.

    we went there for the Kalua pork. It was not very good, way too salty, and the consistency was like baby food. You could not really enjoy it, it was so mushy. I have had Kalua pig at luaus before, and you can see pieces of meat, not just a salty meat porridge. The mac salad was unimpressive as well.

    (2)

  • Jeremy L.

    Good local food. The portions are overwhelmingly large. But it makes for good leftovers later. The only complaint is that they've raised their prices a lot in the past couple years. You cannot eat there for less than $10 anymore, for the most part. L&L is a cheaper plate lunch alternative if you don't have much money.

    (4)

  • Michelle W.

    Da kitchen. With name like that, how can you not have great local Hawaiian fare?! 1. The Teriyaki chicken was the most flavorful that I've ever had! It didn't even need teriyaki sauce. 2. The Loco moco was also among the best that i've had. It had a well seasoned patty and fantastic sauce. 3. Spam musubi - pretty standard. Nothing special. 4. Chicken katsu - on the dry side but still okay. Conclusion: Yummerific for hawaiian food!!. P.s. We were told the missed out on the pork. Note to self to have the pork if back in Maui.

    (4)

  • Ana M.

    When my boyfriend and I went to Maui (specifically Kihei) everybody recommended that we go to Da Kitchen - they said it had good Hawaiian food, and was reasonably priced. We tried to go on New Years Day, but it was closed so that was a bummer. So we went to the next day to Da Kitchen express, right in Kihei across from the beach. I felt that the good was overrated. Not that it was bad in any way, but it fell short of the reviews we received. I ordered the Chichen Katsu, and my boyfriend got the Hawaiian plate, but we both felt that it was just OK. It's a cheap and convenient place to go, but I wouldn't say that the food was to die for, by any means.

    (3)

  • Linnea E.

    probably depends what you order. i wanted beef skewers, but was told they were out. my bf had the teriyaki beef plate (guess they ran out of sticks?), and it was good. i got the kalau pork sandwich. it was just meh... kind of bland. soda refills are $1? lame.

    (3)

  • Kevin O.

    While looking around on Yelp! to find a place to eat dinner this place caught my eye. It was a tad hard to find tucked back in the "Mall", but WOW was it worth it! I had the Kalua Pork sandwich with a side of fries and a medium drink. My wife went with a beef and noodle dish and a medium drink. When the lady rang us up and it can to only $20! I though she was nuts! The portions are huge! My sandwich left me saying WoW over and over again. Tender, slow cooked, and packed with flavor. The onion roll was fresh and not over powering. The fries were shoestring with a dash of spice. My wife enjoyed her dish as well and proclaimed it was just what she wanted! I certainly plan to make another stop to Da Kitchen soon. That Kalua Pork is so good I want some now!

    (5)

  • Jay M.

    My first meal from Maui came from this place. And it was the best choice for quick local food. The portions are HUGE. You can easily share a plate between 3 people. The loco moco was probably the best I ever had- the meat was thick and marinated and the gravy was savory. I got full fast! Great prices, plenty of parking. Love it.

    (4)

  • Richie R.

    Had the chicken katsu and I was completely satisfied. The portion size was huge and the chicken was moist and tender. The katsu was fried perfectly for my taste. Price was about $10 but the plate easily fed two. Unless you're super hungry, I think splitting a plate is the way to go or else you'll end up bringing home food, throwing food away, or just stuffing yourself.

    (4)

  • Jill T.

    Good food, ample portions, local favorites. Hot and fresh and filling. I loved the katsu chicken and the kalua pork was very good. You will not leave hungry!

    (3)

  • Marilyn S.

    I ordered the lau lau lunch plate and it was ok but full of fat, don't think I'll be getting that again!!!!!

    (3)

  • Fawn B.

    Best burger! Love the Mac salad

    (5)

  • Denise L.

    HUGE portions with very low damage to the vacation budget. Saving some money in expensive Maui is fantastic! We ordered the kahlua pork & lau lau pork, both of which were sufficient to feed us for two days. They were also delicious and well-prepared. Minus one star because the lau lau pork required us to peel off the banana leaves in which it was cooked, so it was a little messy. And we're lazy. =P

    (4)

  • Mandy A.

    SO MUCH FOOD.... yikes. we could have shared one platter for sure. I am not a fan, and it sucks that some people recommended it as a typical "hawaiian cuisine" because it is just a fast food restaurant...that's like saying that McDonald's is america cuisine. (hmmm....come to think of it, maybe it is...) We got the Kula pork and Teriaki chicken platter with Rice and macaroni salad. Granted, mac salad was very good but the pork was very high in sodium for my taste....chicken was dry. Whatever...it got our bellies full and it was cheap. PLEASE LISTEN TO ME and OTHERS - if you are a moderately sized couple of people, share a platter =)

    (2)

  • Brad M.

    I spent 10 days in Kihei, and ate at Da Kitchen 5 times over that period. The food is GREAT and the prices are very reasonable. The amount of food they give is WAY too much, I ended up with leftovers every time. An easy 5 star rating. PS. They aren't as slow as some people have suggested.

    (5)

  • Shane H.

    The food is always amazing here. We have a "Da Kitchen" on Honolulu but doesn't compare. Service with a smile and some of the best food I've ever consumed, heaven. Don't come here if you are in a diet or are not hungry. This menu, is worth every single calorie.

    (5)

  • Rebecca C.

    Portions: huge Kahlua pork: best I have ever had, EVER. mostly meat and not "filler" cabbage katsu chicken: i loved it; hubby says he's had better. teriyaki beef: omg, omg, omg... YUMMMMMYYYYY cashier: super nice gal ambience: sucks, it was HOT inside location: sucks, inside a strip mall This place was awesome. I didn't like the location, but it was so great, I came here twice in two days. :) YUMMY food.

    (5)

  • Henry S.

    This is the place for large portions and delicious local Hawaiian lunch plates. This was our first stop after we got off the plane and picked up our rental car. I was famished after waking up at 4:30am and was in transit for over 8 hours. Da Kitchen is a must stop for us when ever we are in Maui. They have great kalua pork and their portions are HUGE! Service is fast and friendly and you should try the spam massubi. We are probably going to stop here the day we go home because its delicious and its on the way back to the air port! Ma halo Da Kitchen!

    (5)

  • Drew C.

    On our vacation to Maui all I really wanted to do was dive and eat plate lunches. Keeping this simple: Eat: Chicken Katsu Musubi Kalua Pork (awesome awesome) Lau Lau Loco Moco Rice Mac and potato salad Avoid: Lomi Lomi Salmon Teri chicken The service was friendly and fast, the food prep was quick and my cholesterol happily jumped a few points, I'm sure. The chicken katsu plate, by the way, can feed 3 adults pretty easily.

    (4)

  • Kim K.

    This place was recommended by our hotel. We wanted to try something local, so we stopped by here. I didn't think it was that great. I'm surprised that lots of people give this place 5 stars and say it's the best hawaiian cuisine on the island...um...no. The husband got The Big Braddah Combo, which comes with 2 meats and rice. He chose Chicken Teriyaki and Kalua Pork. The chicken wasn't bad, but it was just chicken breast soaked in teriyaki sauce. The Kalua Pork though....not great at all. It tasted like the pork was just drenched in salt for flavoring. I did not want to take more than one bite of it. We had Kalua Pig taco on our drive at one of the towns to Hana, and that was 100 times better than what we got at Da Kitchen. I got the Honolulu Style Fried Noodles. One of the staff suggested it. It seemed more like a chinese fast food dish. It was stir friend noodles with veggies and some chicken I think. Nothing special or great about it...just a regular plate. Yes the proportions are large, but that doesn't make it taste any better. Next time I'm on this island, I plan to skip out on this place.

    (2)

  • Christine N.

    Like everyone else said, the portions are HUGE!! I was able to share the hawaiian plate and the loco moco the both times we ate there. The food is delicious and it seems to always be crowded. A lot of tourists and locals go there so that should say something about Da Kitchen!

    (4)

  • Steph L.

    I had their special of the day - "Shredded Pork Loco Moco". It had incredibly tender shredded pork that was completely smothered with the most intoxicatingly good gravy topped with sunnyside up eggs all on top of an enormous bed of rice. This dish saves lives.

    (5)

  • JayTee D.

    Ate here twice during our stay in kihei. The loco moco and teriyaki beef were ok. I think the highlight of the lunch plate was the green salad dressing, which was a sweet miso flavor. I'll pass next time I'm on e island. FYI - no spam musubi at this location, only available at their Kahului location.

    (3)

  • Lisa F.

    I like the interior of this bright sunny restaurant. The staff are friendly and easy going. Portions of food are huge here! I decided to bring my husband here so he could experience Hawaiian food. Not sure he was crazy about everything but it was the best I've had in Hawaii. We also ordered the deep fried Spam Masubi. It was worth a try but I didn't think it was all that great. the fried part doesn't really add much to the masubi other than more calories.

    (3)

  • jason c.

    great local fair at reasonable prices. I'm a lover of local cuisine. I'll try anything twice. it makes it impossible to be great or awful that's why very few one or five stars from me. if you want simple raw mien or a local mixed plate it's good stop. make sure your not expecting steak and lobster. come here when you feel whimsical and be open to new things. most people say they hate spam without knowing what it taste like this is a huge thing in Hawaii. major part of there food don't have embrace the cuisine maybe you'll love it to. spam musubi I tip my hat to you. it's part of a shopping mall if you blink you will miss it but I will say this the one next to the airport is better

    (4)

  • Rebecca Z.

    The food is outstanding, but service is quite slow. Perhaps "Express" is not quite the right word.

    (4)

  • Victoria F.

    Huge portions but food was mediocre. We have had better hawaiian fare on the island. Worth trying but look to see what others order. Thought it was pricey with no soda refills...odd. Looked like a lot of locals so maybe we didn't order the right thing.

    (2)

  • April T.

    Moved to maui last week. First day i had to try hawaiian food right? And this is close to where we were staying, so perfect! I was giddy with excitement. Ordered kalua pork with bbq plate. It's too salty i cant even eat it! It was too salty could feel my taste buds burning. Never going back

    (1)

  • Alex K.

    Korean Chicken was memorable. Kaluha Pork was good. I enjoyed every morsel. Thank you! I would return just to experience the food again.

    (4)

  • Surprise M.

    Wish we had found this place earlier during our stay in Kihei... Kalua pork was good if a bit on the salty side, generous portions, if you want to leave satisfied for a very reasonable price then come here. Also had the teriyaki chicken, again huge portions and tasted pretty good too. Would have liked to try some of the other menu items but unfortunately we were relying on Yelp reviews which led us astray.

    (4)

  • G A.

    We ordered the chicken katsu and mahi mahi plate. The kids liked the chicken katsu but I had to take the breading off the fish. The dill over powered the fish and I did not like it. One extra star for the (expensive but) delishous chocolate haupia cake we picked up for dessert. Wish I read more of the reviews first, I would have ordered sometime else.

    (2)

  • Corene C.

    Hungry in Kihei? Go here! We went twice on our recent vacation. Giant portions of good ol' Loco Moco. I had the Katsu special - it's enough for 2 people for sure. My husband always goes for the Loco Moco...eggs over easy. Really good food and value, what more do you need?

    (5)

  • Bianca J.

    as a tourist this past may i was looking for some good hawaiian macaroni salad. i literally searched macaroni salad in my iphone Yelp app and this place came up. This place is amazing! i was a little put off t first by the fact that the macaroni salad had potatoes in it but it was so delish! the kaluha turkey special was super tasty and the portions were huge and the prices were legit spam masubi... bomb! i'm moving here in october, just for the macaroni salad.

    (5)

  • Cathy L.

    Whoa, in all the years I've had Chinese chicken salad, I've NEVER had chicken like this place...and I mean it in the worst way possible. The color was a strange brown, the meat was dried out, and it tasted terrible! I literally asked what it was to my husband... All of our dishes were mediocre at best, and we have Hawaiin food quite a bit back home so this was a huge disappointment. I saw that the "Da Kitchen" next to the airport had higher ratings, I wonder if they have a different menu. But don't waste your time here, there are so many good restaurants in Kihei!

    (2)

  • Su-Lynn T.

    We went here after a morning of lounging around the beach. We show up in pretty much our beach gear, but it's not an issue as the place is super casual. You place your order at the counter and pick it up when they call you. We shared the Won Fat Guys chow fun and the Hawaiian plate. The chow fun is not really the typical chow fun you find in chinatowns of the mainland, it's a lot thicker here, and tastes like really thick cut fettucine. Unfortunately the flavor of the chow fun wasn't really exciting. It has teri beef in it, and some vegetables, but it was kind of watered down overall and didnt' have much flavor. The Hawaiian plate on the other hand, was really good. Kalua pork, lau lau and chicken long rice served with rice, mac salad and lomi lomi salmon. Everything was tasty esp the kalua pork which was super tender and juicy and I dont' even like kalua pork that much. Lau lau was good...not the best but good enough. chicken long rice was a small portion so we didnt' get to try too much but it was tasty. Lomi Lomi salmon was ok, but I don't really like that dish too much anyways. Overall, Da Kitchen is convenient and a good value for large portions, but I'll probably get something else other than the chow fun. On the other hand, the katsu dishes looked really good so that's probably what I'll be trying the next time.

    (3)

  • Jeff M.

    A Haiku Review of Da Kitchen: Had chicken and pork. Great meal for a hungry dude. Friendly staff as well.

    (3)

  • Jackie M.

    Da Kitchen!!! This place was our bomb go-to local eatery while staying in Kihei. All the locals eat here, isn't that why you go on vacation to try new stuff and to do what the locals do?! Friendly Service. Delish Kahlua pork, Pork Lau Lau and amazing Katsu Burger!!

    (5)

  • Tiff C.

    Very typical mixed plate/combos.. I was expecting more because I heard good things about it. I mean don't get me wrong.. it wasn't bad or anything. It was good. I enjoyed my dinner. The Kahlua pork was good. One thing I disliked was the portion of rice they gave.. WAY TOO SMALL.. I think other places usually give two scoops.. not one. All in all it's okay.

    (2)

  • Erika A.

    Poor service, overpriced, not stellar. Food served in takeout boxes, charge for water cups, flavorless food.

    (2)

  • Adam B.

    Two words, Loco moco, I tried it here, went all around the island and couldn't find anything close to this Loco moco, the fish and chips. One thing everything comes in huge portions, so order one meal for two people and you will be good. The staff is super friendly and always made me feel welcome and even remembered my name : )

    (5)

  • Mandi M.

    Really good food. Huge portions! After reading other reviews we opted to share the big braddah combo, good choice. It was too much food for two of us. The Kalua pork was bomb, better than we had at our "pricey" luau. Aside from good food, this place has nothing to offer. It was hot, dirty, loud and smelly. Next time we are in Kihei we'll get takeout.

    (4)

  • Sharon S.

    This is a place we frequent on our annual trips to Maui. We used to eat at L&L all the time when we were craving cheap Hawaiian food. That is until a local told us about Da Kitchen. We haven't eaten at L&L since. Everything we have tried has not failed us thus far, portions are also huge ~ Kahlua pork - a must try - tender and tasty Chicken katsu - kids' fave Loco Moco - hamburger is moist and delectable Prices have gone up since we first visited, but still worth every cent

    (4)

  • Angel R.

    We had the chow fun. Good noodles with a bit of pork and some shredded carrots and cabbage. It was certainly not stir-fried veggies! But it was tasty. I could have used some hot sauce had it been offered. It is very affordable and the portions are large!

    (3)

  • Peggy C.

    Small hole in the wall place in a strip mall. I had the plate lunch with: * Macaroni salad: Less mayonnaise-y and vinegary than usual (good for me, because those are the two reasons why I usually don't like mac salad (not Western-style, at least) * Lomi salmon: finely diced cooked salmon with onions and tomatoes, almost like a salsa, but more like a salad. Pretty good, though the portion was tiny (served in a plastic condiment container, not much bigger than a shot glass. * Chicken long rice: chopped/shredded chicken with broken-up rice noodles in a noodle soup kind of preparation. Chicken was salty and too dry; noodles were kind of plain. * Kalua pork--not what I was expecting; this was my first time having real Hawaiian food. I think "falling off the bone" usually implies that the meat on your plate is attached to a bone, but this was a big, unappetizing heap of shredded pork. Tasted ok, but too salty. * Rice was a little undercooked for me. * Pork laulau: wrapped in taro leaves, imparting a dried, salted veggie flavor that's common in both Korean and Taiwanese cuisine, though in the latter, the veggie has stems and kind of crunch and saltiness to it, like it was pickled). The pork was fatty and salty. It reminded me of the kind of pork and preparation used in making zhong-zi (sticky rice in bamboo leaves) that Chinese people eat, only the laulau was kind of plain in comparison. My bf had the saimin, a local version of noodle soup. The noodle looked like spaghetti-thick egg noodles, with shredded carrots, slivers of white-and-pink fish cake, a handful of raw bean sprouts, and Chinese-style BBQ pork. The broth reminded me of [Japanese cold noodle sauce]. Ok. If this really is authentic Hawaiian food, I'm disappointed that I didn't like it. =(

    (2)

  • Big K.

    I wanted to love this place .. Especially after the good and friendly service, but the Teri chicken was dry and the pork too salty... But huge portions for the hungry

    (3)

  • Sandy Y.

    Went here because of all the good reviews. When we arrived we almost didn't go in because it looks like a take out only place, but they have a small dine in area. We each got the loco moco and the Katsu chicken. Loved how this was the only loco moco that had satay onion and mushroom. That made it very flavorful. The patty was thick and juicy, but the problem was that it was a little too salty for my liking, but still the better of all the loco moco I had on the island. The Katsu chicken was also juicy, well breaded and good, although I am not a fan of Katsu sauce itself. The service was friendly and price was reasonable.

    (4)

  • Suzie L.

    The good: service. Both server and order taker were pleasant and efficient. The bad: Food left much to be desired. I love a good plate lunch but the kalua pork was way too salty and the turkey patty was previously frozen. Not a fan of potato-macaroni rather than classic macaroni salad.

    (2)

  • Sung L.

    If you are looking for food that sticks to your ribs for a low price, this is your place. Not bad for a quick meal after boogie boarding all day but not a great place if you're looking for a healthy meal. We ordered a loco moco which was ok after a healthy dose of tabasco and a plate that included kalua pork and teriyaki beef that we didn't finish because it was too salty. We heard from several people that the other Da Kitchen location is much better so the next time we visit, we'll try the bigger restaurant across the island.

    (2)

  • Jason P.

    For my taste this is the best "mixed plate" you can get on Maui !!! No fancy dishes , no fancy silverware. Just great tasting food that's served on a paper plate or box to go. I could add must try dishes but I would just wind up copying there menu. But for dessert save room for the chocolate haupia pie.

    (5)

  • C. Edward B.

    This place doesn't look like much on the outside and even worse on the inside, but the Pork Lao is the best pulled pork Hawaiian style that you will find that leaves your belly and your wallet feeling fine so fine. Pork katsu was not too bad either. If you have to go to the bathroom be prepared to carry a bucket. nuff said.

    (4)

  • Willow W.

    Yummy! After trying one item at the Kahului Da Kitchen, I wanted something else from their menu. I'm pretty sure there are some differences in the actual items, though the general idea is the same. While I took a while to order, they were kind in answering my questions and helping me pick the perfect option: the Hawaiian plate, with Pork Lau Lau (steamed pork wrapped in taro leaves), kalua pork and chicken longrice (chicken with chopped up rice noodles and a ginger marinade). This is currently beckoning me from my fridge, where I can turn it into at least one more meal! The waitress even remembered my name when she asked me how I liked it. That's a nice touch, especially since it's counter service. The only downfall here is that everything is served in styrofoam, whether it's take out or eat-in. That seems like an economical decision, but an unfortunate one. I bet they could get creative with their take-out packaging. The corn based to-go containers, for example, or biodegradable paper options.

    (5)

  • Stephen R.

    At the recommendation of a friend who's a local my wife n I tried out Da Kitchen. I've had a variety of Hawaiian type food in various places in LA and Oahu and was never a big fan of chicken katsu because it tended to have a weird after taste. I thought since I'm in Maui I should give this place a try. It was pegged as having good potions for a reasonable price. I was not disappointed! The portions were great! I decided to get the teriyaki beef with the chicken katsu. My wife ordered katsu with the pork ( I'm not a huge fan of pork). The beef was delish! The pieces I had were not covered in fat but seemed pretty lean and almost like beef jerky. I could only eat half of it and had the cold half of it for breakfast...still delish! I tried some of my wife's pork and that too was good. If you like pulled pork then you'll love the amount and flavor of what you get. I'd recommend this place for anyone with a hearty appetite and modest budget. I had to give it 5 stars because of how it compared to my previous katsu experiences.

    (5)

  • Mariko K.

    It was good, but expensive. I don't think my kalua pork plate lunch was worth $11. It tasted good and was a good sized portion, but I don't think it worth that much $. I don't recommend eating inside, it's really hot!

    (3)

  • Jessica L.

    So we were spending the day at the Kamaole Beach 1 snorkeling and catching some rays. We had heard about Da Kitchen a lot online and thought it would a good time to check it out and get some lunch. My husband and I both got the Big Braddah Combo (2 choices from the following: Teriyaki Chicken, Teriyaki Beef, Katsu or Kalua Pork) for $9.75 and it comes with two scoops rice and potato macaroni salad. We both tried the Kalua Pork, which was outstanding. The meat was very moist and had a good salty taste to it. I never had such good shredded pork before. We both agree we could eat this everyday! I also got the Teriyaki Chicken (Boneless chicken thighs marinated in teriyaki sauce and charbroiled). The chicken was moist and very flavorful. The meat had absorbed the nice caramelized coloring from the sauce. It had tasted like it had mean marinated for hours and not just placed on topped when cooked. It was delicious. My Husband has the Teriyaki Beef (Thinly sliced sirloin marinated in teriyaki sauce and charbroiled). The meet was tender and just like the chicken very flavorful. It was then topped with sesame seeds. This place has a typical local joint feel and was very busy with both locals and tourists. You placed your order at the counter and then wait for your number to be called. Since it is football bowl season the TV was blaring a football game with all eyes glued to the TV. I highly recommend you top in any of their locations and enjoy!

    (5)

  • Luna M.

    Oh. My. Goodness. SOOOOOOO GOOD! We have to come here overtime we visit Maui! My favorites? The Kalua Pork is to DIE FOR! And the Tempura Mahi Mahi Sandwich (or just the fish) is delicious! You HAVE to mark this on your must-come list!

    (5)

  • Ryan G.

    Very unique. Several locals referred us here. I ordered the Hawaiian Plate which had 3 variations of pork which were unique and tasty. Really enjoyed my experience. Da Kitchen is like nothing I've tasted on the mainland.

    (4)

  • Sandy L.

    Da AWESOME - too bad they dont really say that... haha but this place has yummy local food for an even better price! if you come here, the right thing to get is the MIXED PLATE COMBINATIONS. for 5 people, we ordered 3 plate combinations and we came home with leftovers. do not go here if you want to eat healthy and lose weight!!! This is a local place, definitely nothing fancy. they have wonderful kalua pulled pork, chicken katsu, bbq beef. it comes with macaroni salad, lettuce/cabbage and a couple scoops of rice (the food is somewhat salty and high in flavor so the rice is definitely needed!!). We tried a few places with Kalua pork and this definitely is one of the better places that serve. the price for the 3 mixed plate combinations "Sumotori Combo" is around $12... not too bad for a ton of food. the sadness is that you can't order 2 orders of the the same item (ie two kahlua pork and one chicken katsu).... each combo item must be different. Beware, you may want to stand outside and look at the menu before you know what you want to order. There's a line that moves quickly, and if you can't figure out what you want in a few minutes, you WILL get nasty stares. This was our first time coming and we were staring at the menu for a good 5 minutes and all the locals were very eager to order, take out, and leave... i dont see many locals in a rush, but apparently, they are in a REAL RUSH to eat DA KITCHEN....!!!

    (4)

  • Sean N.

    Good food cheap.. Friendly staff and large portions.. Seems pretty clean.

    (4)

  • Will B.

    Just had "breakfast" at Da Kitchen express . They did not have coffee, did not have home fries, only white rice. Scrambled eggs and portuguese sausage was so bad I'm sitting on the toilet now only minutes after eating. Skip this dump and go down the road to Kihue Cafe for a real breakfast for less money. They have coffee too

    (1)

  • Triple C.

    Not as good as the regular versions of "Da Kitchen". Still worth going for cheaper eats but nothing outstanding. Their menu is lacking the parent company's selection and quality. In fact, the meats like the beef and chicken seemed over marinated and overcooked. However, their pork is moist and tender and is a good choice for lunch.

    (3)

  • JeanandFlo U.

    Ate here on our 2nd day on Maui with the family. My sister-in-law did not like this place despite the recommendations from "Travel Channel's Andrew Zimmern" and I couldn't agree more. Maybe we ordered the wrong item on the menu? I don't see this place as being spectacular at all. The Lau Lau I ordered was so salty. Everything tasted like I am eating at L&L hawaiian in Cali. I wouldn't come back here again if we go back to Maui.

    (2)

  • Eric H.

    I spoke to a lot of locals (including relatives) and they recommended Da Kitchen. Granted, most of them said to try the one in Kahului, which I did. And it was indeed good. But since we were staying in Kihei, I thought to try this location out. Its located in a strip mall with somewhat limited parking. Its a nice, clean, well lit restaurant with tables and booths. When I was there they had ESPN football on their tv. To start, they screwed my order. Shame on me for not checking the bag before walking out. I called them when I realized this but got no apology. I asked them to start re-cooking my missing meal so it would be ready when I re-arrived. They decided not to just to accelerate my hatred. I had the loco moco plate. Their mac salad tastes like it came from Costco - one small bite and tossed it. The macaroni noodles were mush and it tasted like pickles and vinegar in a runny mayo soup. The burger had an interesting flavor - reminded me of meatloaf..Its hard to screw up the egg and rice but given how things went, I'm surprised they got it right, quite frankly. The gravy was uninspired generic mushroom gravy - there was clearly no love in it.. Wife had a burger, which she says was ok. Son had a burger, which he flat out rejected because "it tasted weird." Portions are pretty big. Everything was $10 or more, which I thought was about $2-3 overboard. As if they aren't getting a premium on their food, be prepared for the nickel and dime. If you want cheese on your burger, add $2. Oh, and if you want a bag to carry your food, add $0.25. Next year they'll charge an entrance fee. Wanted to try the fried spam musubi but at 7pm they ran out. Up to that point I didn't think it was cosmically possible to run out of the ingredients that go into a spam musubi. Our other son only had fries. There was nothing special about the fries except for the ridiculous price. Common theme. Given what we spent, I was hoping for more than an "ok", "yuck" and "meh."Out of the $45 we spent, $25 sadly ended up in bin. We make a pilgrimage to Kihei once a year but I won't be going back here - there's better options, IMHO.

    (2)

  • Jeff M.

    large portions, try sharing. katsu was cooked great but still miss the plum sauce, too much rice, loco moco was a hit, chow fun was ok, Teri chicken was tender, pork was moist. still prefer Graces.

    (3)

  • Terri E.

    Great food, great prices! The best local food around! Love the heaping "Hawaiian Plate" a taste of a little bit of everything! A must stop for any visitors & locals alike.

    (5)

  • Vivian L.

    I agree with others that the quality has gone down a bit in recent years but honestly, for the portions that they give you and the reasonable prices, this place is still high on my list in terms of where to grab a quick (huge) bite in Kihei. The chicken katsu is literally stacked three layers deep - ridiculous!!

    (4)

  • Erika G.

    Rainbow Mall (next to the Denny's) Went here because Maui Revealed gave it an "ONO". Its a plate lunch place. It was cheap and alot of locals ate here but I won't go here again. It was kinda gross!! The Pork was too salty and the teri-Beef was more like sliced roast beef (deli style). Macaroni was good though.

    (2)

  • Kellie N.

    We just came back from Maui last week and this is def one of the many memorable places we ate at. This is the place to visit if you're looking for some good ole' local Hawaiian food. The staff is also very friendly people! After Yelping it, we were well aware of the huge servings they give you. So on our first visit, we went there for lunch and ordered the loco moco to share between the two of us. Luckily we did because it was MASSIVE! Da kitchen def has the best loco moco I've ever tasted. My bf loves that stuff and he's tried plenty of it for comparison. It was so good that we went back twice while we were there. The chicken katsu was also enormous and delicious. We're both looking forward to our next trip back to Maui.. so we can visit Da Kitchen again.

    (5)

  • Billee T.

    Their food was pretty good. Portion size was huge. My Husband got the plate with steak & it was great..I got a traditional noodle dish & it was very bland.. but ok.. I loved the experience though. The staff was friendly & helpful.. Fast service as well... oh yeah & their desserts were aaamazing!!

    (2)

  • Sandi S.

    Da Kitchen is fantastic. I read the reviews about Da Kitchen Express and thought people might have just been too picky/they were having an off day/etc. Nope!! Having ordered the same thing at Da Kitchen two days earlier and paying the same price, I expected the same thing at Da Kitchen Express. I was wrong!! The portion was significantly less, the service was really slow and the food was not as good. If you want good, cheap, fast food in Kihei, go to 808 Deli. If you want Da Kitchen, go to Da Kitchen. The Express isn't worth it.

    (2)

  • M L.

    We ordered the hawaiian combo and the chicken teri. Our chicken teri was ok, not too tough. The Hawaiian combo was shared, and let's just say that between two little people, it was polished clean. Maybe it was just because we were hungry after a morning at the beach? I love the potato mac salad. Usually, I'm not a big fan of potato salad, but the mac in there just made it edible for me. If I was back at Maui, I'd come back.

    (4)

  • Karey R.

    I loved the chicken katsu. It was enough for two people. I'm not a fan of the french toast though, it's grainy and heavy...a little hard too, on top of that it's 9 bucks. Also, the floor of this place is always sticky.....what's up with that?

    (3)

  • RT S.

    Local foods. Teriyaki Chicken is terribly chewy and dry. Kalua pork is salty and fatty. Not recommended!

    (2)

  • joy c.

    they have the BEST LOCO MOCOs!!!!! don't order anything else!!!

    (4)

  • Paras B.

    It was good food and huge portions. We shared a combo plate and it was perfect for 2 people without getting super stuffed ($9.75). The shredded pork a little on the salty side but it was still good with the rice. Cashier is super nice and tries to keep thing rolling. The place is small and not that cute, but we got the food to go and it was great. Would go back again.

    (4)

  • Jack T.

    4 stars for taste 3 stars for cleanliness 2 stars for decor Throw some pictures on the wall and call it a day.

    (3)

  • Marcela Y.

    Order the Loco Moco!!! The size of the entrees at this restaurant was HUGE! My husband and I shared the Loco Moco and were both very full! Loco Moco is a traditional Hawaiian breakfast which consists of rice, hamburger patty, egg, onions, and gravy. SO GOOD! Price is very reasonable (less than $10). For Da Kitchen Express, you actually order your food at the cashier and pay, and then they will bring your food to you. The ambiance is very relaxed and low key, no decor really. You come here for the food, not the ambiance. But it was definitely a very memorable meal!

    (4)

  • Niti W.

    My first Hawaiian food and I do say it's really good. Got the Hawaiian plate knowing it can feed two people with left overs for later. Yes it's a bit salty but the rice helps out a lot! The Mac salad is yummy. Will be returning soon.

    (4)

  • Leah P.

    Better than King's Hawaiian in Torrance...and that's a hard feat to accomplish! Need I say more??!?!

    (5)

  • Rita H.

    2ND REVIEW (Gave this place another chance during my return visit to Maui 9/1/2009) So I am back to Maui again (another year later) and once again I was craving plate lunches. What is the closest place to my timeshare? It's Da Kitchen. I skimmed through the menu to choose something other than the Kalbi Short Ribs. My selection - Teriyaki Chicken. Mmm mmm good. When you have an empty stomach or if your just heading to the beach this is a good quick stop for a plate lunch. FIRST REVIEW (RATED 2 STARS) ------------------------------------ 1st Day in Maui - Friday, 9/12/2008 After being famished from a flight from Oakland - Honolulu - Maui I was in the mood to have some Hawaiian flavors hit my taste buds. Da Kitchen was going to be our first stop since "Maui Revealed" mentioned that this place was an ONO. OHHH NOOO was more like it! Let's just say that out of our 8 days and 7 nights we never came back to dine here. PROS: * This was walking distance from our time share. CONS: * We first walked into a very strong smell of pine-sol. They just mopped the floor with this stuff and so this awful smell taunted me as I ate my kalbi ribs. * Kalbi ribs were mucho expensive - $16. I should have waited until I got home to Cali to order some $8 ribs at L&L Hawaiian. * Service was a little mean. My friends were deciding what to eat and they heard the chef in the back say "Hurry the F*** up" Never again will I dine here. I'd rather drive to Lahaina and eat at Aloha Mixed plate.

    (3)

  • Scott W.

    Big portions and pretty good food, but if you get a chance to go to the big island, go to "Super J's " south of Kona. She does the best lau lau you will find. Da Kitchen is fine, but Super J's is a treat.

    (3)

  • Jim D.

    Quite possibly the best food I've eaten back in the islands. If a friend is headed to Maui for vacay, I tell them they MUST head to Da Kitchen, it's just amazing. There are multiple locations but the Kihei spot was the one I frequented. Loco Moco is the best, and if you don't enjoy poi... well, you will here. Gotta go back here if and when I get back to Maui.

    (5)

  • Anya D.

    Quick service, huge portions. OK if you are starving. No atmosphere to speak of - it's pretty much just a greasy spoon dive. I had a Kalua pork lunch platter and the pork was *way* too salty. DH had a Loco Moco (a meat-loaf type pattie with gravy and eggs on top), which was underseasoned. Paid $22 for both, which, IMHO, was pricey for the quality of food. Don't feel the need to go back.

    (2)

  • Bryan B.

    I'll upgrade from 2 to 3. I like to get a gut filling plate lunch from this place once in a while, I don't know why, maybe to remind me to eat healthy. I almost always get the chicken katsu. Or get the loco moco (local "dish".... white rice topped with a hamburger patty, a fried egg, and brown gravy, and who knows what else.) if you're into that sort of thing. Get it to go and take it to Kam 3 beach park to watch the sunset.

    (3)

  • J. M.

    Make a stop here if you can, when you're in Kihei. I believe it's in the nondescript Rainbow mall, and Da Kitchen doesn't face the street--so look carefully for it. Great plate lunches---including things like Poki---that I don't see often on the mainland.

    (4)

  • Thom C.

    bestt burger on the island

    (5)

  • Tom C.

    Good food, good value and very friendly staff. I had a fish sandwich, if my next meal is as good I'm changing my rating to five stars. I plan on returning often.

    (4)

  • Nomey T.

    Huge portions and totally worth the price! You can share or have 2 meals in 1. Tried the Chicken Katsu, Hawaiian plate, and Loco Moco, all pretty good. Maybe a little salty, but I love that they all have rice :)

    (4)

  • D. Miguel G.

    Pro: Affordable Prices Con: Salty Pork Da Kitchen was recommended by a local so we had to check it out. The place itself is not a fancy resort restaurant but is definitely not a "hole in the wall" as described by some. I read that the portions were HUGE so we shared the "Big Brudah Combo" and chose the Kalua Pork (salty) and Teriyaki Chicken (nothing special). Thankfully I wasn't that hungry because it wasn't anything special. My favorite thing on the plate was the macaroni and potato salad. I don't consider myself a pig but I wouldn't exactly describe the portions as HUGE. If you're hungry get your own plate! So if you're in the mood for a lunch plate and want to visit a local joint then go to Da Kitchen but I still like L&L much better.

    (2)

  • LennyLi S.

    Food coma everytime I eat here and have their loco-moco's!

    (5)

  • Fred M.

    DA kitchen was my first meal in Hawaii. I have to say that my expectations were high. I love me some plate lunch. I ordered the loco moco. A heap of food came. It was fresh and not too salty which is common at other places with a of that gravy a top. expectations met...

    (4)

  • C E.

    Da Kitchen = huge portions and tasty!! I had the Kalua Pork plate lunch and was satisfied for sure! The pork was tasty, moist and full of flavor, unlike other dry, bland, kalua pork I've had in the past. I had enough leftovers to feed another mouth! The prices are "cheap" for Maui standards at least. Da Kitchen caters to locals as well as the tourists, so come in for some ono food!

    (5)

  • Marie H.

    Drove through Wailea and Makena to check things out and stopped by Da Kitchen Express in Kihei for lunch. The food was pretty good - the portions are INSANELY big, I'm kidding, they are huge! The kalua pig didn't taste as traditional as we've had - it had a flavor similar to 'paksiw na lechon' for any of those that have had that Filipino dish. It was slightly sweeter than what we've had - a different twist, but I liked it! The katsu preparation was really good - lightly crunchy but not greasy and the teriyaki/bbq was also good. I ordered the chinese chicken salad and it tasted pretty good - with the exception of the chicken itself which actually seemed like they were trying to slice and use up some older teriyaki chicken. That's the only down-side of our experience...

    (4)

  • Darren N.

    My friend told me to go here because she said the food is good and the portions are humongous. She was right on both accounts! I got the loco moco to go and the darn thing was so huge that it made my take out container break in half! Thankfully all the gravy held the rice together so that barely any of it fell out. No doubt one of the best take out loco mocos I've ever had. And it was just as good for breakfast as leftovers the next day.

    (4)

  • Kevin D.

    Great food with huge portions. Will add points to your cholesterol test!!! This location is not as nice as the one near the airport. It is small (Express) but needs some cleaning. Not very presentable. Better to take the food home.

    (4)

  • Noah N.

    Da Kitchen Express always has a great meal in store. Located right next to the beach, it's a perfect spot to chow down after a long day in the sun. Everything is great. The portions are huge, and the prices are extremely reasonable. I usually get a Sumo Tori plate and split it with another person! This is some of the best local food on the island.

    (5)

  • James K.

    can't beat the grinds. good for what it is fast local food. and mega amount of food. you are stuffed

    (3)

  • Nicole S.

    Mmmmmm, we love eating at Da Kitchen. We usually get a plate to share and then walk across the street to watch the sunset. Food is always hot and delicious, prices are reasonable. You really can't go wrong with anything on their menu, SO good!!!

    (5)

  • Ryan C.

    Ambiance. It's cheap Hawaiian Plate Lunch... you don't come here for ambiance. Service. Not much, considering you order from the register and pick up at the same. That being said, very friendly and professional. Food. This is some serious comfort food. The Chicken Katsu was good, but what was even better was the Kalua Pork. Good-old-boys in the South would respect Kalua Pork for what it is: juicy, salty, perfectly cooked BBQ. Not a "must visit", but if you're looking for some cheap, comfort eats... check this place out.

    (3)

  • Stephanie W.

    Not impressed. Teriyaki chicken was tough and catsu chicken was not flavorful. Plus they serve everything in styrofoam, which is a big waste. I would not recommend this place.

    (2)

  • Angenette L.

    You may think it's just your typical Hawaiian comfort food, but after coming back to the mainland from a week long of vaca...that's all my fiance and I craved! They know how to pack those boxes with tons of food. Just get a mini, and I swear you'll be full. It's so good. Try their loco moco. Good gravy.

    (5)

  • Jana K.

    I'm from Hawaii, so I know my food, and Da Kitchen Express, was neither fast, nor good. Maybe they were so slow because they knew the food they would be serving us would be sub-par. My parents and I ordered: the Hawaiian plate, chow fun, and the fried noodles. Chow fun and fried noodles are usually pretty fast and easy dishes, but we waited close to 20 minutes for our food. They definitely were not express. As for the taste? My mom agreed it was the worst chow fun and fried noodles we ever tasted-especially at the price. I don't care if the portions are generous if you have to eat a plate full of bland food. Which was even more frustrating because we were hungry after waiting so long for our food. My dad's Hawaiian plate was ok, but didn't have much lomi lomi, and everything was way too salty. Yeah, Hawaiian food can be salty, but this was just bad. This was just disappointing.

    (1)

  • Tim B.

    Delicious, every time. Unless you have a big appetite, share. Loco Moco with the egg over easy is favorite. Chicken Katsu, and lau lau is good good too. Yum!

    (5)

  • Fraser R.

    Let me start by saying I'm not normally a picky eater, however, this food was disgusting. I had the kalua pork and my wife had the teriyaki chicken. The chicken was really dry and the sauce was horrible, then there was far too much sauce. The pork was so salty it was in-edible. I made my way through about 1/4 of it and two hours later was on the couch with a raging stomach ache. The other reviews are absolutely accurate, the portions are huge. But a huge portion of bad food is just more badness. I can't comment on the other dishes on the menu but if they're anything like these two then stay far far away.

    (1)

  • Gilbert G.

    For all you hungry eaters out there, da kitchen could be your match. The portions are enormous and if I can't finish their plate lunch, that's saying alot. There is definitely more than enough food for two, but hey, it is very tasty. Prior to Zippy's opening, da kitchen is the place to go and it still is if your condo or hotel is in Kihei. But Zippy's could give da kitchen in Kahului a choice when leaving the airport, just off the plane.

    (4)

  • Keanu A.

    Everytime I get off the plane, I make a beeline to two places: (1) Costco (2) da Kitchen Da Kitchen serves huge portions of lunch plate with most under $10. if you are a carnivore such as myself, you will appreciate the 1.5 pounds of teriyaki chicken and 1 pound of kalua pork with each order. Being from the mainland, these types of portions are unheard of. However, most people seem to have no trouble consuming THE WHOLE PLATE in one setting. If you are in the mood for only a partial food coma, order the saimen (hawaiian style noodles) or the various SPAM infused concontions. The chef at the Airport location is pretty famous, and he seems to have a weekly or monthy rotation for special items. Definitely not a romantic getaway place. But who cares? After a long day hitting the waves, kiddies are usually famished and devour their plate. The L and L's around CA are OK, and i have heard there is a similar location somehere in SD. However, nothing has yet matched the plate lunches I had as a kid here.

    (5)

  • Anita R.

    A pretty basic "local style" cafe. The chicken katsu was good. My friend had the beef teri, and it was tender and tasty. Scoop of rice, and a scoop of mac salad... what more could a local want?

    (4)

  • Nolan Y.

    Da kitchen, what can i say this is just an ok kind food place if you know what to expect! Number one wen on vacation never expect good fast service this is Hawaii thats what is called Hawaiian time..we do it nice and slow! You are on vacation no get mad! Number two Hawaiian food is not healthy that is why we are soooo big, its salty, ova sauced food that just tastes good after you smoke out and drink! if you want healthy get your self a Subway sand wich! Number tree take your sandwich and go to the beach find a nice spot, take out your sandwich and start eating, then say damn i wish i had a salty plate lunch from DA Kitchen!

    (3)

  • Kat T.

    OMG this places is YUMMIE! My friend recommended it great job. I do love the fresh fish tempura. The Katsu chicken was so good and the portion was HUGE. My friend ordered the Loco Moco.. OMG it was the best in Maui. I'd say this place you should try at least once or twice. The portion is huge. But the only problem was that you had to pay for the water which is only $.25 I guess people there are shady and get the soda with the cups. The people are friendly and the service is ok because you gots to get it yourself..

    (5)

  • Sean L.

    Food was average, but the quantity was amazing! Friend got this like fried fish, I kid you not, he got 1.5 whole fishes! about the size of like 6 filet-o-fish sandwiches! or at least it seemed like it. Might have been mostly batter

    (3)

  • SR T.

    This place was your typical walk up and order and wait till your order number is called. There was plenty of seating, yet all the tables were taken. Seems like they do good take out volume too. Had the chicken katsu plate...ate off of it for 2 days! Seriously tons of food! Boyfriend had the kalua pork and said it was pretty good too! Seemed like a bunch of locals when we were in there. Hardly any tourist. Good place for a plate lunch with plenty of leftovers!

    (4)

  • Zoran M.

    Huge portions. Kalua pork is amazing as are chicken long rice noodles. It's a self service, fast food spot so don't expect much, but the hawaiian food is amazing and the prices are great.

    (5)

  • James C.

    Good plate lunch. We went for SPAM.

    (4)

  • Patricio G.

    one of our favorite places to eat when we are in maui! this was the first place we ever ate at our first time in maui when we didnt even know what lau lau was. so glad they expanded to provide tables to eat. i usually order the katsu and my wife orders the loco moco. they have the best loco moco weve tasted. if youre looking for a local plate lunch place...this is the spot!!

    (5)

  • Vickie N.

    Maybe the one in Central Maui is better, not sure. All I know is that the food was WAY saltier than I remember. Everything was salty. Moco Loco and Kahlua Pork... believe it or not (I couldn't), it was almost inedible. (Exception: Chicken Katsu was not as salty and actually quite tasty.) The sodium level made me feel concerned for the health of the locals who eat this stuff regularly. I mean-- I LOVE mixed plates Hawaiian style, but never had it this salty. Ever. MAJOR bummer because it's where we used to love going a few years back. The service was grumpy. Overall, disappointed with Da Kitchen in Kihei.

    (2)

  • T N.

    This was our first time in Maui and husband's upteenth time in Hawaii. We wanted to go get some good Hawaiian food and based on the yelp reviews we decided to give Da Kitchen a try. We shared a plate of kalua pork, chicken, teriyaki beef stick, and the usual rice and mac salad. The kalua pork was NOT ono at all. It was way too salty for my taste and even husband who lives on salt thought it was too salty. The chicken was rubber-like and tasteless. The beef stick was probably the only decent meat there but still tasted like it was on the grill for a little bit too long. In my mind I've had better mac salad so the only thing that was appetizing for me was the rice. Good thing our daughter liked the mac salad because that was the only thing she was willing to eat. The only reason I gave this place 3 stars instead of 2 was because the price was reasonable compared to the inflated prices we had been dealing with at other establishments there.

    (3)

  • M G.

    I ordered the chow fun which was a surprising dish. What I mean is that it had almost no oil I could detect and also had beef jerky mixed in with it as well as shredded carrots. Kelly had the noodles Saimen which were fresh noodles with some broth. Fish and other dishes looked good at nearby tables. If I visit again I will order some more substantial dishes and adjust my rating accordingly. The noodles were fresh but the dish was pretty bland, chow fun that is. I expect some onion in my chow fun at the very least and I love hot wok-seared noodles with that smokey flavor and that was completey absent in this preparation.

    (3)

  • Dave M.

    Visiting from the mainland, I had to get a plate lunch and asked a local who directed me to Da Kitchen. Good choice! Nice sized portions (although, this isn't usually a problem with plate lunch) of some tasty chicken katsu and Kalua pork. I don't know when I'll be in Maui next, but when I return, Da Kitchen will see me again.

    (4)

  • Kris C.

    Nice people but the pork was way too salty for us. Stick with the teriyaki chicken if you don't like super salty food.

    (3)

  • dobi d.

    The best dish hands down is the crab/corn chowder! It was so good I got it 2 days in a row. It was even better than the $20 seafood chowder I got at nick's fishmarket.

    (4)

  • Kristen S.

    We stay at a condo a block away and come here regularly when on vaca. It has tasty food, generally quick service, nice waitstaff and the prices aren't too bad. Being part Hawaiian, I come here for the Hawaiian plate which is always excellent, I've had the Teri beef which is also tasty. I tried the fried noodles here once and won't get them again, I'll stick with Sam Sato's or I had the special of kalbi beef noodles at their main restaurant in Kahului (which was amazing, it was loaded with beef and had the nice sweet kalbi sauce). I like the main restaurant more, their menu is bigger, etc. But the location of this place will keep me coming back again and again. Thank you Da Kitchen Express!

    (4)

  • Holger N.

    We had Loco Moco and a Teriyaki chicken. Both were not too great. Table was not cleaned. Will not come back.

    (2)

  • Pamela M.

    YUMMY really fattening but all the plate lunches are and you're probably on vacation so SCREW IT We love eating the lunch plates because they are a cheap break from our feasts at spago and mama's and the sort

    (4)

  • Gerald L.

    Food was pretty good. The service was moderate/neutral (but expected in a food express). Overall, it was a good tasting experience. I was bummed about the no-spam unless its Sunday deal. We were hyped about going to eat there for it. Make sure to try the beef and chicken items. These were highlights to the eating context. Anyhow, this place should not disappoint for a quick meal and a good Maui appeal.

    (3)

  • Suzanne C.

    This place is a must if you're ever in Maui. It's cheap and they give you plenty of food. I love everything on their menu, especially their Loco Moco & Korean BBQ Chicken.

    (4)

  • My C.

    Great first stop to satisfy our hunger after a 5 hour flight, an hour and a half of rental car nonsense and driving. Portions are large and the food is tasty. Fried fish is delish!

    (3)

  • allie c.

    This is the place to go for real island grinds. HUGE portions, but all the local good stuff. This is da kine food not like Aloha mixed plate.

    (4)

  • DomnHaley A.

    Loco Moco... Say whaaaat?!? It's da kine! Good stuff. Spam masubi was tasty too. Good service and nice people.

    (4)

  • Tiffany N.

    I've honestly had better at the Kinaole food truck down the street! I asked if I could substitute the rice and they said I could. When I got my order, they just didn't put any rice.. They also didn't give me any salad. I ordered the chicken katsu. There was a good amount of chicken, but it was flavorless and dry. The sauce wasn't good either. If the Kinaole food truck is down the street, I highly suggest you go there first.

    (1)

  • Ryan J.

    Great food. Nothing lacking. Atmosphere is casual. Prices were not as casual. Nice staff!

    (4)

  • George G.

    This joint carries a good selection of local plate lunches and combo plates. I always pick either the kalbi ribs, KFC (Korean fried chicken), chicken katsu, or the Big Braddah combo plate (two choices of either teriyaki beef or chicken, katsu and something else) when I show up here to eat. The words "teriyaki sauce, fried, and big portions" are all associated with each other when you come to this place, enough to make your arteries worried if you decide to eat here again the following day. But their kalbi ribs are soft enough and finger-licking, KFC has just the right crunchiness and zing to each bite, and the katsu is just as crunchy as it's tender and almost moist, and each order comes with two scoops of rice and potato macaroni salad (a regular setup anywhere in the islands), so I default to this place when nothing else comes to mind at the time and I just want to eat without thinking so much about where to go. This is the Express location, so there's not much line up here as compared to the Kahului branch, there's enough seating inside, staff is friendly and remembers you when you return (hey sistah!), and there's a small TV on the wall if you care to watch something while inhaling your food. Also, parking is almost always available at anytime because people always come and go at the strip mall where this place is located. Quick eats - this is the place!

    (3)

  • Crystal A.

    I wish I would have taken pictures to post because words can't explain how delicious their food was. It was our first time in Hawaii and we only wanted local food; then we came across Da Kitchen. So many local foods to pick from, and we had to go back several times to try different foods. I recommend their Kahlua Pork---so tender and flavorful. Their noodle dishes are delicious, and the spare rib plate is to die for. If you have room left to eat you have to try their banana pie and coconut frosting cupcake. You won't be disappointed.

    (5)

  • Stephen M.

    We went for breakfast, and it was decent food! We'll have to go back for lunch but I would stop by again for sure. When you're in town and looking for a quick breakfast, it's worth a try for sure!

    (4)

  • Tonya B.

    This place has the best Loco Moco we've tasted. The portions are huge. Be sure to take a friend and share.

    (5)

  • Michele W.

    After all the great reviews I was totally expecting to love this place. Disappointing to find it just whatever. The things that are on the menu at the other location, and mentioned in a lot of reviews, were only served as specials at this location and wasn't even available the day we went. The gravy on the loco moco needs a lot of work. It was flavorless, very cornstarchy and I got about two tablespoons on my moco. The katsu was good, but nothing to write home about.

    (3)

  • Angelique A.

    I would give this place 5 full stars if it wasn't for the volume of food they serve per platter. Best to share, this place offers the best opportunity to taste the different Hawaiian specialities. We took the bento 3 (Korean chicken, teriyaki beef and batter fried mahi mahi) and one of the platters with laulau pork, chicken teriyaki and Korean chicken. The food is clearly freshly cooked, very delicious. Waitresses were gracious and the place has a very friendly ambiance overall. Top notch! Must try if you find yourself in Maui.

    (4)

  • Becca F.

    Food was delicious! Ordered the chicken katsu with rice and potato salad. Place wasn't very busy and the food came out fast. It's a hidden gem that we luckily found walking around. Would recommend to anyone, kid friendly.

    (5)

  • Marma S.

    Delicious. Our second dinner on the island. Everyone loved what they ordered. My Kalbi beef ribs were the best I've ever had and a big portion. My stepsons got the loco moco everyday from here the rest of the trip. Other people with us said the Kalua pork was amazing.

    (4)

  • Brent T.

    Stopped in here as my first stop upon arriving in Maui. I was really looking forward to this since there used to be a Da Kitchen in Mountain View, CA a few years ago, but it closed. I stepped up to the counter and asked for a Loco Moco and a spam musubi. Already, things went sideways. They did not have spam. WHAAAAAA?!?!?!?!? You don't have spam in a plate lunch place in Hawaii? People have been killed for less. Anyhow, I had to get over that indiscretion. I did get my Loco Moco, and it was as I remembered it in Mt. View. Appears to be one LARGE scratch made hamburger patty (as opposed to the two frozen type hamburger patties as most places), two eggs your way, standard brown gravy and grilled onions and mushrooms. Delicious. I very much appreciate their (assumingly) scratch made hamburger patty. It really is enormous. And the onions/mushrooms make this dish. A lot of places don't do that for a Loco Moco, or at least not that I've been to. As usual, it was accompanied by a diabetic coma-inducing amount of white rice. Was also accompanied by a decidedly unique and strange hybrid mac/potato salad. What I mean is that it seems they put some mac in an otherwise ordinary potato salad. Was not a fan of this. Overall, good food at fair prices, though I'd note for the relative lack of customers, it seemed like it took a really long time to get my food. Good enough for me to come back, anyhow.

    (3)

  • Michael L.

    Have been in Hawaii for eight days now and still hadn't had my loco moco fix. Made this stop on our way to the airport. Very well worth the trip. Big portion so come hungry. Great and fast service. Everything on the menu looked good. Clean restaurant. Will stop by on our next trip to Maui.

    (4)

  • Chopstick P.

    Ordered the kalua pork. It's was so salty, I only took one bite and call it quit.. I don't know about comin back.. Maybe I'll try the loco moco... Good luck!!

    (1)

  • Lee P.

    I used to eat here all the time, great Kalua pig and chiken katsu. My wife and I got sick from eating the panko battered fish about 6 moths ago and my brother got sick from the fish about 2 months ago. My wife also got sick after eating a burger as well.

    (5)

  • Mag Y.

    Looking for light snacks before dinner, heard about their deep fried spam musubi was awesome, so give it a try! Ended up leaving with a disappointed stomach, the rice was very hard and flavorless, and it fell separated from the fried skin. I would prefer the regular spam musubi. And the price was overprice, $6 for spam musubi, probably not! Won't recommend~~

    (3)

  • Connie C.

    Don't let the name fool you. There's nothing express about this place. I absolutely hate restaurants that doesn't serve people in the order that their orders were taken. Nothing angers me more as a customer to see people coming in after me getting served before me. It took them a good 30 min to get us our to go orders. That's just ridiculous. What sucks most is that part of our order was ready within 10 min. So my order of fish and chips just sat there on the counter in a to go box for 20 min. By the time I got the order and drove back to the hotel, my fish and chips were completely soggy. Ugh! That just made me mad. So yes, service kinda sucks here. We also ordered the oxtail soup and rice. Man was that a mistake. It tasted like salted water with a few oxtail in it. It was totally lacking in flavor. I gave up and just tossed it after a few spoonful. I did save the oxtail meat and fed it to the stray cats that roam around the hotel area. They liked it. The last thing we ordered was the loco moco. Meh. The gravy tasted like it came from a powder or a bag instead of freshly made. Wasn't impressive enough to make up for the other 2 horrible dishes. I went to bed that night still kinda hungry. I really wouldn't bother with this place. Recap 1) service is super slow. Took 30 min for our to go order 2) soggy fish and chips, fish was overly battered 3) don't get the oxtail soup no matter how good they described it to be! 4) just don't eat here

    (1)

  • Paul T.

    Had the loco moko, steak, fried noodles and beef teriyaki plate lunch. place is not super air conditioned which I thought was a real problem on this side of the island...but it was a little cooler on the far inside of the restaurant. food was good ..and the loco moko was the best. no gristle in the meat and not your usual gravy. steak tasted like it was cooked in butter. fried noodles were bland. Teri beef very tasty.

    (4)

  • Reid Y.

    Damn this is good. I went here twice in one day and got the katsu plate lunch combo which was enough for my wife and I to share. Unless you're a 400lb Samoan, I recommend splitting a dish because the portions are HUGE. Keep a look out for their specials written on the white board behind the counter. I got an opakapaka fish for dinner and it was pretty good. A little more expensive than their meats but a nice change. Walking distance from the Maui Coast Hotel if you're staying there.

    (5)

  • Susan C.

    I love this place!!! Da Kitchen Express broke my Hawaiian food virginity and I've not regretted it one bit. This place was convenient, workers were super kind and helpful, and the food was awesome, not to mention, affordable and you get large servings! My absolute favorite is the kalua pork with rice, the red sauce makes the pork taste amazing! I'm back home in Minnesota now but I still dream of the food here. :) Whenever it is that I visit again, this will be my first stop!

    (5)

  • Michelle D.

    We were looking for food at 830 pm and chose this place. BEST (QUICK EATS) that I've had so far. LOCO Moco, Kalua pork, teriyaki beef and Katsu were awesome!! I grew up eating these foods and was tired of Teri beef and this one I would order! I don't like mac salad and this one was DA BEST!! was really quick at getting our food too. Too bad were leaving Maui in 2 days but now I have a favorite place.

    (5)

  • Bad News S.

    Good food, great quantity, good prices This is not a Michelin star type of place. It is perfect for many people on a budget who are vacationing and want something good tasting that won't break your bank account. Enough portions for leftovers that last several days. Friendly service and fast, although they probably get longer when dinner hour and lunch hour come. Chicken Katsu is outstanding and their combo bento box had some very good tasting meats.

    (4)

  • David B.

    Good food, good service. Pretty good fried musubi, wish the spam had more ker-pow! Chicken Katsu was excellent. The Hawaiian plate was meh. Kalua pork was excellent, the rest was forgettable.

    (4)

  • Eileen L.

    We came for dinner while on vacation, got the teriyaki chicken, salmon teriyaki, chow fun, noodle soup, and some pork thing wrapped in lotus leaves. It wasn't terrible, but definitely had better. Definitely would skip the chow fun. Everything was served in styrofoam boxes even though we ate there...pretty wasteful. Maybe the original location near the airport is better...

    (2)

  • Grace Y.

    We had our first meal on Maui @ Da Kitchen. It was supposed to be at Geste but our flights got delayed and all.. so we missed them :[ So.. after getting our rental car we drove straight here since they were a block away from our condo and we wanted to start our vacay off with some Hawaiian food :] We had: - BIG BRADDAH COMBO yelp.com/biz_photos/da-k… - 2 choices of meat from teriyaki chicken, teriyaki beef, katsu, or kalu pork w/ 2 scoops of rice and potato mac salad... I got their teriyaki chicken and kalua pork.. the kalua pork was so salty!! chicken teriyaki was good.. and their potato mac salad was meh.. a bit too sour for me.. - LOCO MOCO yelp.com/biz_photos/da-k… - grilled burger topped with 2 eggs, mushrooms, onions, and gravy.. we got our eggs over easy.. and this loco moco was delish! :] Total: $26ish Service: meh.. sorta rude.. no smiles :T Parking: lot MmMmm... *burp*

    (3)

  • Sal M.

    I have had my share of good Ono Hawaiian BBQ until I went to Maui and tried this place out. I will now know what to use as a staple from now on when eating Hawaiian food. Katsu was crispy and wonderful Chicken was moist and great BBQ Pork was outstanding. If you are staying in Maui do yourself a favor and try this place out,you won't be disappointed. Da Kitchen is Finger Licking Good.

    (5)

  • Juliana C.

    HUGE portions, friendly service, and mediocre to okay food. I felt like my laulau was really bland but I enjoyed the spam masubi. All in all, a convenient place to get affordable food to fill you up.

    (3)

  • Tiffany W.

    I give this place 5 stars because it is exactly what they promised, Hawaiian Comfort Food!!!! Could not ask for more as my meal before I got married! Had a few spam masubis to hold me over and they were tasty! My family had the Kalua pork which was more than I expected it to be (better than a luau). And I ate that the next day, still delicious!! Having it one more time before I hit the airport for my last taste of Maui or Hawaii in general!

    (5)

  • Amy H.

    First place we ate as soon as getting off the plane. Yes, there is one closer to Kahului but it was under renovation at the time 10/17/2013. My family of 5 ordered the Big Braddah Combo w/ crispy Chicken Katsu and moist, tender Kalua Pork (this was better than the pork we had at our luau a few nights later). We also ordered the best Kalbi short ribs; thick, meaty, substantial beef that was tender and flavorful. My boys were fighting each other for the last piece. My favorite was the Fish Tempura. Not oily at all. Perfectly cooked, seasoned, flaky, huge pieces of Mahi Mahi. Even my 6 year old who doesn't like fish enjoyed it & asked for more. It's that good. There was so much more on the menu I wanted to try & if we were staying in Kehei I probably would've eaten here every day. Mahalo from So. California

    (5)

  • Aerin L.

    Cheap food for sure - taste and price. You get what you pay for as the saying goes... no AC you fry in the little place , the order took at least 30 minutes for a fast food place?? Ask around for the better Hawaiian food joints - there are much better ones!

    (1)

  • Susan C.

    Da Kitchen is a tourbook favorite. I really enjoyed my fish sandwich a lot, but my hubby felt that the kahlua pork was a bit blah. It's not a fancy place to eat, but you are in Maui, so why pay extra for white tablecloth service?

    (4)

  • Nikki S.

    The staff here is very friendly and nice. The food isn't anything outstanding we have much better here in Vegas. I had the Katsu chicken and it was ok, not the best I've ever had. I guess I was expecting something that would blow me away since I was in Hawaii. I did really like their macaroni salad though.

    (3)

  • Maile Q.

    My Oahu fave is Highway Inn, but Da Kitchen is da best local food I've had on Maui. The Hawaiian plate - lau lau, kalua pork, mac salad, rice and a little lomi salmon for good measure - is ONOLICIOUS! Tried my friend's Loco Moco and I will definitely order it myself next time. Uniquely different with (what tastes like) onion soup mix in the burger patty and grilled Maui onions on top makes it a sweet/savory delight. Gonna be my new "in and out" place whenever I come here.

    (5)

  • Shannon M.

    Good food, but the girls behind the counter were rude. I know we are tourist but we are also in the service industry. All three of our orders were wrong. When we asked for some extra sauce we were told the were too backed up. There were two other tables... No reason for the rudeness. But other than the messed up orders the food was good.

    (3)

  • Val C.

    How can you not love a place named "Da Kitchen"?? Picture two 60+ somethings picking me up from the airport and asking me to ask Siri where "Da Kitchen" is (emphasis on THE "DA") so we can make a beeline there. Yes, even my parents love this place and it's funny to hear them say the name. We come here for the loco moco but we also eat the spam musubi, tuna melt, and saimin. The gravy on the loco moco is yummy and after a day of surfing, it does the body good.

    (5)

  • Stephanie F.

    Decided to go here after running into a couple who got take out from this place. My sisters and I ordered lau lau and kalua pork. The lau lau didn't have much butterfish in there, but the kalua pork was nice and salty. I had a bite of someones katsu and it was really really good. I'm not sure if I'm hyping it up from my memory or if it was just that good. Try it and you won't regret it! It's not a sit down place, it's like a fast food joint. Order, find a seat and grab your food when it's ready. YUmmmaayy!

    (5)

  • Aimee M.

    The teriyaki burger with mushrooms is my all time favorite and they know I like extra sauce! I am always filled and happy when I leave Da Kitchen!

    (5)

  • Peter B.

    I was a bit skeptical about this place in the beginning - when we read about in a "Travel Guide" and looked up on Yelp/Google Maps. Driving by to the beach in Makena we decided to stop and give it a try...Well, I glad we did ! :-) We not just like it, but we just LOVE IT - during our week long stay in Maui we went to this location 3 times and tried almost all of items on the menu ;-))) Also, we tried other "Da Kitchen" locations on the island - but this one we liked the most. FOOD taste - from very good to just awesome PORTIONS - are huge (so, please "workup" your appetite before come here) - great for after some swimming or surfing PRICES - pretty reasonable It's not a "touristy" spot and mostly place by LOCALS for LOCALS ;-) From now on - when I'm in the Kihei area, I'm "automatically" want to hit one of their "lunch boxes" with delicious Hawaiian Goodies ;)

    (5)

  • Tony K.

    We tried the express a few days ago a n d was excited to try the main restaurant. They were not overly busy. We tried their Shuman and fried wanton it was fair not much flavor we then tried their wanton soup and sa I'm en noodles the wanton was mostly skin, the meats were dry and the broth salty. I also ordered Mahi Mahi tempura , the fish was moist but way too muc j breading. I also tried their chow fun which was floor less and too firm. I was very disappointed

    (3)

  • Ian G.

    This place is so overrated, we came here because of the reviews. But meh, i've experienced way better. The food is very expensive for a plate lunch, and although they consider themselves as a Gourmet style plate lunch, it's not. The price is like $10 per plate or more. TBH, theirs barely any difference from DA Kitchen to L & L, despite the garnish and style of cooking. Very disappointed.

    (2)

  • Simon R.

    If you live in Maui or you want to pretend you do this is where you start. For my money nothing in Maui screams Hawaii more than Da Kitchen. Great people, and even better food. the pig here is exactly how it should be cooked. The Mac salad is simply the best on the island. Since I moved back to the mainland I have looked for something to replace the quality taste of the Da Kitchen now knowing it simply cannot be replaced. Do yourself a favor and make this one happen. You will thank me later, or pretend you live there ask for Kamaaina discount and Mahalo me!

    (5)

  • Erich D.

    The portions are massive, Hawaiian through and through. The plates are a bit expensive at first glance, but you definitely get what you pay for in terms of the portion size. I enjoyed the teriyaki chicken and chicken katsu and though the kalua pig was flavorful it was a bit too salty. I came for a very late lunch/early dinner and I left so full I literally wasn't hungry again until the following evening.

    (3)

  • Ailynn S.

    The fish and chips were great. Yummy fish, perfect batter. Enough for 2 (or 3 lol). We would have tried another dish, but this serving was enormous. Left full and satisfied. Sit in front of the giant fan because it's so hot in there!

    (4)

  • Vanessa H.

    Great food; huge portions; great prices. One of few vacation places we'll dine at repeatedly on the same vacay! Love the Kalua pork!!

    (5)

  • R H.

    Da Kitchen is Da Bomb! Had this place a few times while staying down the street in Kihei. My favorite was the fried spam musibi and the fish sandwich. The rest of my party were addicited to the Loco Moco and ordered it every time. This restaurant had very fair prices amd the food was equivalent to some of the $$$ restaurants in the area.

    (4)

  • Joan P.

    Da best Ono food !!! Not fancy but you get a big portion & trust me you will be satisfied,not one thing on the menu has ever tasted bad ( everything I have tried gets 2 thumbs up ) a must do on your list.

    (5)

  • Homer S.

    Food was good and cheap. Poy was whatever. Tasteless. Place was pretty busy. Inside was pretty warm so my wife wasn't to happy with that. Lets get more AC or fans in there. Lotta flies =T. I wanna check out the other location.

    (4)

  • Rob E.

    Just stopped in for some spam musubi! It was delicious and fast! Very tasty and highly recommended! Will try the fried musubi next time!

    (4)

  • Marko C.

    The rumors about Da Kitchen are all true! The food here is ONO! They have all kinds of local favorites here, including Hawaiian Laulau plates (with kalua pork, poi, lomilomi salmon), Korean Chicken, burgers, hamburger steak, salads, etc. Prices are a bit expensive, but perhaps that is what you can expect for serving good food and HUGE quantities? My Hawaiian combination plate was approximately 5 lbs worth of food! No kidding! I ordered the Hawaiian Combination plate ($15.95), which came with a HUGE beef LauLau (Hawaiian taro root steamed with beef, butterfish, etc.), chicken long rice, a huge honking serving of Kalua Pork, lomilomi salmon (like a salsa with salted salmon), rice. Literally, this dish was about 5+ lbs! The laulau was very authentic Hawaii, with plenty of taro leafs (leafs are scarce, so people use little of it to skimp. Not here!). Loved this dish, only except that I wish the kalua pork was a bit more smokey flavored. It was still delish! Grade: A- Korean Mochiko Chicken Plate ($10), came with about 3-4 chicken thighs sliced, breaded in mochiko flour, deep fried, and plunked into a spicy Korean soysauce mix. Served with shreadded cabbage, macaroni salad, and rice. Grade: B. Chicken Salad ($10), servings of nice green salad, topped with sliced chicken and crispy won-ton like chips. Served with a home-made dressing. Nice and healthy. Tasty and fresh. Grade: B. You have to be patient when you come to this Da Kitchen Express, because you will be surrounded by hungry locals and tourists all trying to grab a seat at this popular joint. Two ladies working at the front cashier worked really hard. Food Grade: B/B+ Service Grade: B Overall impression Grade: B+

    (4)

  • T H.

    The Kihei gang fixed up an Hawaiian Luau for a family Thanksgiving Celebration There were seven of us and the food was great. They were very helpful and easy to work with. Would recommend their catering service if you are planning a group function. Will be going back for plate lunch soon!

    (4)

  • Vi V.

    First place I ate when I got to Maui and last place I ate before I got home. Walking in it was pretty crowded, but eventually we got a 2 tables for 6 people. Price was reasonable looking at how huge every single order was. What I got: Curry Katsu ($9): yum! Just how I like my curry! The order was huge! I ate almost half and I was super full. They give you rice at the bottom and cover it with their curry and they also give you a side of curry as well. The curry had corn in it which I have never seen before, but it was still delicious! The potato/mac salad that came along with it wasn't so bad either. Big Braddah Combo ($10): I got it with teriyaki chicken and chicken katsu. The teriyaki chicken was okay. It was sorta to dry for me. The chicken katsu had a nice crunch to it, but the sauce was just eh to me. It was tangy and something I wasn't use to. Service: The ladies behind the counter seemed like they did not want to work here at all. They ask for your name and will call your name when your order was ready. Every time I told them my name I would spell it out. V - i. That's it! Just 2 letters yet they still spell my name wrong! But whatever...I sat down and I thought I heard my name so I went over to them. I asked them if my order was ready and they just completely ignored me! So for that...3 stars.

    (3)

  • Sandy L.

    Very good price in Maui. Service is good. I love the fried musubi, very fresh and hot!! Other food has big portion and tasted fine. Worthy to check this out when you are on the island.

    (4)

  • Lisa L.

    Never have had a bad meal here. For the first time we did take out and all was as ordered. They have one of the best potatomac on Maui. I had the tempura fish sandwich. Two HUGE pieces of mahogany, fresh bun, super starter sauce. Yummy! The husband had the triple combo of teri beef, teri chicken and Katsu chicken. So much, so fresh. We had leftovers for days. A must do if you're staying in kihei!

    (5)

  • Mary-Joy C.

    For our first meal, I wanted a hole-in-the-wall authentic Hawaiian food. After a brief Yelp search, I found Da Kitchen Express. I was excited with the 5 stars! LOCATION AND PARKING: It being our first time exploring the area of Kihei, looking for a hole-in-the-wall spot on a narrow road sharing with other lost tourists definitely keeps you on your toes. Da Kitchen Express is located on the side of a plaza, so if you don't search deep, you may just pass it. Parking in the plaza itself is a lost cause. Just park along the street and walk to the plaza. MENU AND SERVICE: You order and pay at the counter, then find a seat and they'll bring the food a few minutes later. The menu was a little confusing and I needed to ask questions. For example, they have "The Plate Lunch" which is apparently served for dinner. I ordered the Hawaiian Plate (featuring the laulau, pulled pork, and long noodles). My husband is super healthy and when we asked the server for a healthy item on the menu, she looked dumbfounded, like we were crazy. LOL. "Ummm, you want a salad?" was her helpful reply. He ordered a turkey burger. FOOD: My food my great! YUMMY! LOVED IT! Even the macaroni/potato salad mix was awesome (something new to me). I want more. My husband's turkey burger looked like any other turkey burger, which I didn't care to try even when offered. I intend on eating food I don't normally eat when in Hawaii. :) PRICING: Even for a "hole-in-the-wall" spot, the pricing was actually higher than I expected. My meal (normally a $9 meal at your local L&L) was $17. The turkey burger was $9. Sodas were a couple dollars, but were $1 more per refill (UGH!). Total for 2 people was $35. AMBIANCE: I wouldn't call this a "local spot" like other Yelpers have. I think they attract more tourists than anything, and even the plants used as centerpieces are labeled "airport ready and available for shipping." The tables are sticky and the condiments are partially open. There is a large TV playing HOU vs. OKC which we watched, and as long as there's a game on TV, my husband is happy. OVERALL: The food was amazing, everything else was so-so. I'm still in search for my favorite local spot!

    (3)

  • Chad M.

    My partner just brought home fish and chips from here. Utterly disgusting. The tempura batter is so thick on the fish, it serves as a grease sponge. I had to use paper towels to squeeze the oil out of the fish, and then I discarded the breading because it tasted like heavily used oil. I could not finish this mess. The fries were oil slick soggy and disgusting too. Neither the fries nor the fish were crispy at all. If you are into a large amount of food that is poorly cooked in old oil, this place is for you.

    (1)

  • Rosie W.

    Their loco moco is nothing compared to Kihei Caffe's loco moco. I came here because they had such great reviews, but I was honestly disappointed. The patty was decent, but I wasn't crazy about all the onion they put on top of it. The rice soaked up most of the gravy so I asked for more and was charged $2 - wow. I get that this is the express version of the restaurant, but the quality just wasn't at par. We went to a BBQ where they ordered the Kalua Pork from here to go and that was pretty tasty, but on the saltier end. If I ever go back to Maui, I probably won't be coming back.

    (2)

  • shawn p.

    The fish and chips was really nice but the big bruhdda wasn't good :(

    (3)

  • Catherine C.

    Like people have mentioned, the portions here are generous. There's so much food! We ordered a sumotori combo (teriyaki chicken and beef and kalua pork) and a hawaiian plate (pork lau lau, kalua pork, chicken long rice, and lomi salmon). The sumotori combo was pretty good, but it's your standard teriyaki meat. The kalua pork, which is slow cooked shredded pork, was really good. It was a little too salty though. The hawaiian plate was just okay though. I felt like everything was waaay too salty, especially the chicken long rice. And the lomi salmon would've tasted a lot better with uncooked salmon, in my opinion. Service was.. I have mixed feelings. We called in the order and went to go pick it in. The girls at the counter totally ignored my dad. But when I went up to ask later, the girl I talked to was actually really nice to me, and when I asked for sriracha, she just gave me the whole bottle because she said there wasn't that much left. But still. She didn't leave a good first impression when she ignored my daddy.

    (3)

  • Julie S.

    I found this place on yelp... and the boyfriend kept mentioning some hole-in-the-wall Hawaiian place he liked to frequent on his Maui trips for the loco moco... AND THEY BOTH ENDED UP BEING THE SAME PLACE :) What a good sign! I loved my combo plate of teriyaki chicken and kahlua pork. I thought I didn't like kahlua pork (smoked) but their version of steamed goodness was delightful. Oh, and the boyfriend got another loco moco. I'd come here again. Woot!

    (5)

  • Omkhar A.

    Food was alright. Nothing great. Wouldn't go back. I had the Hawaiian Platter, my wife ordered the Chow Fun.

    (2)

  • steven k.

    Looking for a good plate lunch? This is prob the best around. Great ingredients. Good flavor. Good food for the price.

    (4)

  • Alisa O.

    Our first and last stop every time we come to Kihei! The kailua pork and teriyaki beef plate is our favorite! Favorite food on the island!

    (5)

  • Mathias H.

    This very local eatery in Kihei serves up some great Hawaiian food. The portions are huge, for us it was enough to get one dish and share it between two people. Most people seem to take food with them as did we on all occasions but there is room to sit down and eat as well. Prices are reasonable as well so well worth visit. Worth noting is that there can be some wait for the good when it gets busy.

    (4)

  • Cord N.

    I ate here twice while in Maui for 9 nights. Not because it was super amazing food, but it was a 5 minute walk from my condo and after a long day - an easy / large meal is what I was looking for. Most of the food here looks pretty good, I don't eat Beef / Pork so my options were a little more limited than my dinning sidekick. I got the big broddah combo ( 2 item combo) with Chicken Katsu and Chicken Teriyaki. I asked if I could get the Sumotori combo (3 item) with 2 orders of Chicken Katsu and the Teriyaki - but that is against the rules apparently ... LAME.... The Next time I was there I got the Fish Tempura plate lunch. Overall I can make a way better Chicken Teriyaki than they do. And the Fish Tempura was way too greasy and not that flavorful. This place is good for a quick bite to eat --- nice size portion for the price (Maui sucks royally for prices of food). Give me 5 months or so & I will give this place another shot.....

    (3)

  • Jennie Z.

    Good place to try some Hawaiian food - big portions, good selection. Everything we had was pretty greasy. Had the combination platter and an order of the fried spam musubi. Fried Spam Musubi was only good because it was fried - there was a lot of rice and not much else. Combo platter was huge - enough to share btwn two people; everything kind of tasted the same.

    (3)

  • Paula H.

    ive eaten at the kahului Da Kitchen and i swear portions there a bigger than kihei's express. idk maybe im like the cookie monster when it comes to terikayi chicken but i finished my entire plate BY MYSELF! being from hawaii i definitely know how to make teriyaki chicken but i must admit theirs is SO MUCH BETTER! my husband said mine's is better but he lies :-) happy wife happy life and all. the only reason i gave it 3 stars is because i finished my entire plate with no problem.

    (3)

  • Veronica C.

    As far as plate lunches go, this place was pretty good. Huge portions, I loved both the kahlua pork and the lau lau. I tried some of my friend's massive loco moco and it was also delicious. Just too bad there's no spam musubi!

    (4)

  • Robin W.

    Decent food. Portions are quite large so consider splitting a meal. It was so hot in there the day we went - had to be 90 degrees in there.

    (3)

  • Carla V.

    So much food! Great prices great food! My boys could not get enough of the kahlua pig they wanted it for bkfst, lunch and dinner! Portions are big and enough to share. You must try it

    (5)

  • Shah S.

    Bring your lipitor - amazing heart-attack city food This is a great fast food place and definitely worth trying for a big fun lunch when you are visiting the Kihei area. The dish to try is the loco-moco. It is an hamburger patty served with rice, onions, macaroni salad, a couple of eggs over easy with brown gravy. Yumbo!!! Sounds kind of weird but definitely tasty. BTW., this place is BYOB and there is a liquor store next door.

    (4)

  • Regina C.

    Came here to try some good Hawaiian food off the resort. Place is small inside. you can tell many regulars come here. I'd recommend calling in your order ahead of time because it took a while . They had the staples for Hawaiian food: katsu, teriyaki, beef chickrn etc. The food portions were good on size too. The service was not great but wasnt bad either. The ladies at register were no that friendly. .which sucks because im sure they get a lot of vacationers who are used to getting meeted and greeted daily. Anyhow food was good, parking wasnt so great. Good experience but I probably wouldn't go back. Very similar to L&L... in fact L&Ls potato macaroni salad is better imo. Enjoy.

    (3)

  • Kim W.

    Was very disappointed the Chinese chicken salad looked good, but the crispy noodles on top were staled and all stuck together. We even told the waitress and she never offered to replace the salad. The saimin noodles were over cooked and mushy ! Maybe we just ordered the wrong items ?? We tried it out based on all the yelp reviews but never plan on going back.

    (1)

  • Kimmy T.

    Huge portions for fairly cheap (cheap for Maui anyways) are the only two positives. The food isn't that good. I've had better at L & L on the Mainland. Fish & Chips: Soggy and bland. Chicken Katsu: Katsu was ok but the dipping sauce was weird (like another reviewer pointed out). Tasted like ketchup mixed with other stuff.

    (3)

  • Brent W.

    I'm no expert on Hawaiian food, but I didn't think this place was so great. It has big portions, but nothing I really wanted to eat.

    (2)

  • Steve J.

    I'm pretty sure everything is microwaved. Not too much love in the food.

    (1)

  • Chau D.

    I would give this place more than 5 stars if I had the option. The best place to eat for lunch or dinner in Maui. Huge portions, great food, cheap, and you leave happy and full. We probably ate here 5 or 6 times the week we were in Maui. I recommend the Loco Moco or the Hawaiian Plate. The Hawaiian Plate came with Lau Lau, Kalua Pork, Chicken Long Rice, and Lomi Lomi Salmon. Portions are big enough to share but if you're like me, you can kill it all in one sitting. Da Kitchen is one of the many reasons I want to go back to Maui ASAP!

    (5)

  • Amien P.

    Ehh I think it's overhyped My first time having hawaiian food and I didn't really enjoy it. I was excited to have a loco moco maybe too much hype but it wasn't that good. Only the beef was good. Had the teriyaki chicken and beef both were all right I preferred the beef more kinda like a jerky. And the pan fried noodles weren't bad just too little beef.

    (2)

  • Jeff L.

    Sometimes local places aren't the best. When we ate here they could not make any beef teriyaki and two other dishes. The reviews were so positive for this place but it was below average. The pork was the saltiest I have ever tasted in my life. I had pork a few of the other nights at other locations and it was terrific. Plus it was so hot in here. We won't be back. Sorry.

    (2)

  • E H.

    Had dinner last night, good food and great service, would go again next time

    (4)

  • Myra T.

    Good authentic Hawaiian food!! Loco moco and chicken katsu!!

    (5)

  • AE R.

    Da Kitchen is da BEST!!!! On my first trip to Maui I was introduced to Da Kitchen. I was told to have kudzoo chicken...kalua pork....and POTATO MAC!!!!! ( I am still not sure why some southern mainlander hasn't thought of mixing potato salad with macaroni salad....but I LOVE IT) The Da Kitchen on S Kihei RD is an express location so don't expect a grand experience of dining....but do expect GREAT FOOD!! The staff are friendly and nice and the place is clean and well kept. It is located on the side of a strip mall so you have to keep your eyes out for it but you won't be disappointed. The food is priced well and you get generous portions. I cannot wait for my return to Maui so I can enjoy some Da Kitchen food!! :)

    (4)

  • Laura L.

    Plate lunch! If you're here as a tourist, no matter where you're staying, or how much money is in your pocket, you got to do it. Come here and experience a Hawaiian standard. This place has solid service, friendly atmosphere, and a great plate lunch. Most of our party did the steak teriyaki, but another in our party had the kalua pork, which was salty and delicious. Be prepared for huge portions! You won't go away hungry if you eat here! You'll see a mixture of tourists and locals, which bodes well, in my opinion. Definitely give this place a try. We'll be coming back for more, and next time I expect to try the Chicken Teriyaki. Yum!

    (4)

  • Tammy K.

    after seeing yelp reviews my friends decided to come here to get some spam matsubis! I had the maui style French Toast with Portuguese sausage with special syrup. There was no 'special syrup' it was a syrup from a small box the ones you get from mcdonalds. The fried matsubi was good though and just what I expected.

    (3)

  • Phil M.

    this place was recommended by my realtor. the Kalua pork is excellent, I only wish I had gotten a larger portion. Teryaki beef, was good, but, reminded me of supermarket jerky. meh? nice portion of rice, light, very nice compliment to the pork. potato egg salad seems to be a Hawaii staple, it was ok. coconut creme pie slice, had little flavor(previously frozen, I suspect) I will return for the Kalua Pork. staff was professional and pleasant.

    (4)

  • Nathan S.

    When I'm vacationing somewhere it's always nice to find a place that reflects the local food vibe rather than eating at some national chain. This place is what I like for local Hawaiian flavor. Serving sizes are very plentiful. Nice local vibe.

    (5)

  • K N.

    Da kitchen is a great place to get a taste of Hawaiian down home cooking. The portions are HUGE! Their potato mac salad rocks. I had the mahi mahi sandwich, which was excellent, and my husband had the kalua pork plate lunch, he thought the pork was a little over salted. The atmosphere is welcoming and they have sriracha. Taking off 1 star because of the excess salt on the pork and they use styrofoam containers even for dine in orders, which makes me sad.

    (4)

  • Jethro C.

    Da Kitchen Express was packed with people when we went one evening. I think the proximity to Kamaole Beach Park draws many visitors here. The staff are friendly and always smiling. The Kahlua pork and chicken katsu here are pretty good. Come here early because some of the specials will run out by early evening. While I certainly enjoyed the Hawaiian styled dishes, I didn't think it was worth the wait. There are plenty of similar places in strip malls along South Kihei that serve local Hawaiian food and are equally good minus the long wait. Da kitchen is still a decent place, especially if you are close by the beach.

    (3)

  • BurtReynolds D.

    One of Burt;s favorite spots on Maui. Burt craves the Teriyaki burger when Burt's at home. Burt used to have a picture of it as his screen saver. The mahi mahi tempura is equally amazing. Make sure to get extra lemons and tartar sauce. Most items are served with plain white rice and potato noodle salad. Burt can't say he eats this or looks to eat this anywhere else. But for some odd reason it just goes great and are perfect sides here. Most Hawaiian's are big. Now I know why. Each order feeds 2 people. Healthy portions for sure. Not easy to find located in the back of the mall, but Burt says - make the effort it's worth it!!!!!!! 10 Trans Am award (highest possible rating)

    (5)

  • Monica J.

    After being in Maui in for 3 days and eating "resort" food FINALLY trying Hawaiian food! 3 of us shared the Loco Moco and Hawaiian Plate (Lau Lau and Kalua Pork) and WOW both were AMAZEBALLS! My first time EVER having Loco Moco and loved that this place put onions into the gravy! The Lau Lau was very tasty! Kalua pork was a bit on the salty side but still very good.

    (4)

  • EJ P.

    I do not understand how people can recommend this place. I would not serve this food to my dog. Is this really what people in Hawaii eat? I don't think so. The teri chicken was hard from being overcooked. The kalua pig tasted like pure salt or brine. The mac salad was more like a gallon of mayo with a few elbows thrown in. Horrible food.

    (1)

  • Chris W.

    Great Hawaiian food in big portions. The girls working here were super nice, and we were allowed to drink our beers that we bought in the liquor store next door with our dinner. We had the short ribs, chicken, beef, and kalua pork, which were all very good. Especially the ribs were awesome. The pork was not as good as it was at Aloha Mix plate in Lahaina, but the BYOB totally made up for it. Finally, my camera ran out of battery so they let me charge, and when we left without the charger, they kept it safe for us until we could pick it up the next morning. I'll definitely be stopping by again next time I'm in Maui.

    (5)

  • Al K.

    I had tried Hawaiian previously at an L & L in Manhattan so I was familiar with the musubi and lau lau, which I used as the comparison. I was hoping for Da Kitchen to be superior to L & L. At the time, I didnt know L & Ls were a Hawaiian franchise - just thought it was a gimmick chain from the mainland. Anyway, the Lau Lau did not disappoint. The portions were nice and big - and the Lau Lau platter had 2 Lau Laus. As expected, the meat was delicious and the cooked taro leaves was wonderful. Add rice and macaroni salad AND a salad, the platter was delicious. While in Maui, I pretty much ate there everyday. Partly because it was good food. Partly because 1 platter served as 2 meals. I was able to have dinner and leftovers for breakfast! The bad part: the poi. I had never had poi before, but I regularly eat taro (I'm Taiwanese - we have taro in hotpot and the tasty deep-fried taro balls that you see sometimes in dim sum). Regular cooked taro, fresh taro, has a slightly sweet starchy goodness to it. So I actually had high expectations that poi would be good and that it was just a texture issue. I was wrong. This poi was bitter and sour. It was not tasty. I ended up throwing it out. I later found out that fresh poi DOES taste slightly sweet, but old poi starts fermenting and turning sour. Guess I was served old poi! Other than the poi, I think Da Kitchen was a great place to eat. I love the truly Hawaiian dishes - and the fusion and more familiar Asian type dishes, while I didnt try, did look good. For the adventurous eater, I recommend the Lau Lau.

    (4)

  • JV S.

    The loco Moco was good but i would've wanted more gravy. I asked for more gravy but they probably forgot. Half my rice was dry and had no sauce and by the time I got to my hotel it was too late to go back and tell them. The oxtail soup was good and portions were great. Overall food was good and priced reasonably.

    (3)

  • Jacqueline C.

    Ive been here twice now and all in all, pretty good. The first time we went our order came out wrong (we didn't get the Mac salad or the lomi lomi our dishes were supposed to come with and my husband only got one type of lau lau when there were supposed to be two). Nonetheless the food was good and plentiful, so we didn't bother complaining. I had the hawaiian plate the first time. The pork lau lau and kalua pork were good -- very tender and flavorful! The second time I had the Katsu, served with mac salad, rice, sautéed mushrooms and onions, and gravy. Really good crispy Katsu -- it was not overly greasy. I also had the beef teriyaki skewers, which were really tasty and tender. The portions are huge and if you are just getting lunch, you could probably get away with sharing a plate lunch.

    (3)

  • Richard P.

    I ate at Da Kitchen several times on my last visit to Maui. They served good local food. I ordered the BBQ Beef, Kalua Pork, and Loco Moco. All of them were great! Portions are generous -- more than enough for a meal. I prefer the Kahului location because it is much larger, has a more extensive menu, and a wait staff. However, if you are staying in the Kihei/Wailea area Da Kitchen Express is a good place to eat for good cheap eats.

    (4)

  • Isaac L.

    Loco moco is the bomb. Even though it was a mushroom gravy sauce. They hooked up the pork fried rice with a thick and medium rare hamburger. Legit, though again, expensive at $10.95. I'd come back for this for sure.

    (4)

  • Makenzie K.

    Cheap and good. We've eaten here a couple times and we still have a week to go. The Kalua Pork is my favorite. Their staff is very nice and not at all rushed or hurried, even when their was a line out the door.

    (4)

  • Darrell A.

    I love plate lunches and this seemed to be the spot. On the side of the rainbow mall in Kihei, easy to find. Went for lunch, place busy. Food came for take out real quick - very large portions, so price not really issue. My wife and I split the Hawaiian Plate - Pork lau lau, kalua pork, chicken long rice and lomi salmon. Plenty of food for two, lau lau was the best, moist, tender full of flavor. Mix with rice and sriracha splash and feel Hawaiian. Kalua was too salty for us, the lomi was also very salty, guess that is why plates are always served with rice to help balance lunches. We used 6 pack of Maui lemongrass saison we got next door to compliment - much better then rice! Katsu chicken was great for our son, had enough to save half for his dinner. Took meal to condo, fun time, everyone happy.

    (3)

  • Lulu T.

    Portion sizes are HUGE! Had we known, my husband and I would have been full even sharing a single plate lunch! Seriously! Chicken Teriyaki is nothing spectacular but good with rice and a side salad. Chicken Katsu is juicy and good. This place is great for a quick bite to eat on a budget. We ordered two plate lunches, a medium drink all for $24. Not too shabby given the HUGE portions.

    (3)

  • Kiki H.

    Did not like the chicken katsu, despite everyone's recommendation. The sauce was too thick and overly BBQy. Also did not like the potatoes in the mac salad.

    (2)

  • Megan P.

    Really good food. I had the simple burger. All the ingredients were very fresh. And Kevin had the bento plate. Well be coming back tomrw morning for breakfast.

    (5)

  • Michelle G.

    This was our last place for dinner before we headed back to California. I was contemplating whether to eat here or the one in Kahuhuli. Glad, we chose this spot, because we were able to see the sunset. The place is busy and I mean busy, the cashiers were trying there very best, but were inundated with orders up the antee. Some of the customers were becoming impatient, the cashiers were very apologetic. I felt bad and wanted to jump over the counter to help. In any event, I placed my order. Kindy pricey for a hole in the wall joint. For some reason our food came out pretty quick, so they were definitely prompt since earlier, I thought they were too busy. I ordered Loco Moco. It was good, not a big fan of the onions and satueed mushrooms. Okay so earlier I said it was pricey and it was probaby becasuse portions are humungous. I liked it. I saw other customers plates and wish I would've order other dishes, maybe a combo.next time. All in all, place was A-okay, good stuff..

    (3)

  • Vincent K.

    Omg so awesome. I had the local moco omelet. So awesome full of flavor. Setting is clean and comfortable.

    (4)

  • Kim l.

    We were in the area and we were hungry. I thought this place was related to the Da Kitchen near the airport so we decided to stop in for lunch. I got the bbq chicken and hubby got the loco moco. Sizeable portions, but the food is "express" food. I prefer L&L.

    (2)

  • Daniele F.

    I came here on an evening because different people recommend it.Are u serious?this is a fast food and even not so good. If you plan to go, change your mind!

    (1)

  • Dave M.

    The food is ok but it's gotten way over priced the last couple years for what you actually get. They have priced me out at this point and lost a customer. I'm not paying $15 for a plate lunch.

    (2)

  • Nevada F.

    Outstanding local food. Order the "sumo" triple combo, and you'll have enough for two hungry people to share. The green salad with papaya seed dressing is a desirable alternative to the mac salad. Chicken Katsu crunches wonderfully, the kalua pork is a winner, and the thin sliced beef teri is better than the dry chick (thigh) teri. Even better is the main location out by costco and the airport (saimin and musubi were excellent, and the banana lumpia were sublime), but this is a great choice for take out or eat in if you're in the area.

    (5)

  • Nancy H.

    My search for spam musubi was not fulfilled as this is Da Kitchen Express and not Da Kitchen. They only have the famed spam musubi sometimes as a special unfortunately. Luckily, there were many other Hawaiian dishes including lau lau, saimin, loco moco, kalua pork, etc. The portions are HUGE and it is a very good idea to share. I liked it here because it was a casual place with lots of eats that you really won't be able to get back on the mainland!

    (4)

  • Debra G.

    WARNING - do not go to this restaurant if 1) you are NOT hungry or 2) are attempting to maintain a lo-carb lifestyle... you have been warned! NOW, the good part is the food is quick, hot, delicious. Hubby ordered a Pastrami Sandwich - I initially scoffed, suggesting he should order something "more Hawaiian"... Shut the front door... it was the BESTpastrami sandwich I ever had! Should have shared it, with him but, no, I wanted MY OWN plate. So, I had to do what a real woman must do, I ate ALL of the Combo plate I ordered. I loved the Teriyaki Chicken, Teriyaki Beef, and Chicken Katsu. Simply delicious! Not a fancy dining experience, but much better than the "express" name might indicate. Clean restaurant, friendly service, and great food. You will not be disappointed!

    (4)

  • Michael K.

    Bumped up to 4 stars. I cannot imagine visiting Maui and not having lunch at Da Kitchen Express in Kihea. Da Saimin was, by far, the best version of this local dish that I had during my recent trip (see my photo). At $8.50 a bowl, it was perhaps the most satisfying bang-for-the-buck lunch that I enjoyed during my entire three-and-a-half week vacation. Some of the dishes are a bit dry (chicken katsu) or too salty (kalua pork), but Da Kitchen Express still rates highly for Da Kine Grindz.

    (4)

  • Leo I.

    One of my favorites while in Maui. I always come here a couple times when on Maui. Notice I said 'in' and then I said 'on'. I've been corrected. You're supposed to say 'on'.

    (4)

  • Byron C.

    Quick and easy Hawaiian BBQ in a box! Pretty addicting place. 4 stars only because they didnt have the basic masubi availble. Price $10-$13 range for 2-3 item. I ordered the "sumitori" 3 items: Kahlua pork/katsu/bbq chicken that came with a medium sized rice scoop and mac/potato salad. Kahlua pork was the super tasty. Katsu was moist and came with good sauce. BBQ chicken good. The meat portion is heavy so you probably want to order double rice! Also: Loco Moco was hella good. Flavor is savory and portion is huge. Short ribs are good too BUT you can only order them separate. They should let you include that in a combo. Stay away from the teriyaki beef unless you want to eat teriyaky beef jerky. Dry and not worth it. I'll be back for sure

    (4)

  • Set S.

    Katsu chicken, kalua pork, lau-lau, saimin noodle soup all good. You can even get your huge plate lunch with brown rice! Unless you're a huge eater you can probably share one combo meal between 2 people.

    (4)

  • Becca P.

    GREAT loco moco! Pricey, but what business isn't in Hawaii? Awesome food :)

    (4)

  • Jason W.

    The kahlua pork was fantastic and the portions were way more than I could eat. It tastes great the next day too.

    (5)

  • Chris B.

    Great food, but it's all served in foam to-go containers, which seems very bad for the island. They also charge for soda refills and extra sauce.

    (3)

  • Ben F.

    Very, very solid food for those into Hawaiian Plate meals. Mac/pot salad was damn good and beef was rocking. Fast food, solid service! Place is full of locals at lunch which is a great sign in my book.

    (3)

  • Thomas A.

    Loved the fish and chips. A generous portion w 3 large pcs of fish. Good service and friendly servers.

    (4)

  • Julie P.

    Very Ono plate lunch! We had chicken katsu and kalua pork, both dishes were awesome and the servings were huge for us (easily could've shared one but leftovers are also welcomed). The katsu was golden brown, hot, and so melt in your mouth! The kalua pork was amazing as well, not too salty and super tender. I wish they had regular mac salad instead of a potato-mac salad but mainly because I've never liked potato salad ever. I'm so happy my friend recommended this place for our Maui vacation and even better that I have 8days left to eat here!

    (4)

  • Neal D.

    Da Kitchen is about quality and quantity. They really do a great job with local grinds and you'll have enough for leftovers! The rice is not as amazing as what you'll find at da location in Kahului... oh well, no can help.

    (4)

  • Betty D.

    My sister in law recommended this place and told us we had to try it. So driving up and down the street, passing it a few times, we finally realized it located in a strip mall and happily strolled on in. Bring your appetite because you're going to need it. Portions were large enough to share but we were greedy and wanted our own meals. My husband had the Hawaiian Plate that was a bit overwhelming since it was such large portions but it was tasty. I, of course had the Loco Moco. I think I ate up all my calories for the week but it's ok--I was on my honeymoon! It was delish and kind of saucy but otherwise more than fulfilling. Given that I was sick afterwards and had a luau later that night, I am certain it didn't have anything to do with Da Kitchen. Maybe just burnt out from the sun? Definitely a must stop the next time we're in Maui. Oh yeah and prices are cheap!!

    (4)

  • Anna K.

    We came here our first day in Kihei, and came back on our last day. (And that's saying a lot, because we only ate out a couple times on our whole trip.) We got the teryaki chicken both times, and it was great. It came on the side with white rice that was wonderfully sticky. I also got potato macaroni salad on the side both times, which was creamy and delectable as well. (I had never had that before, but it was GOOD). The service was incredibly speedy-- I think we had been sitting for maybe 5 minutes both times before getting served-- and the staff were friendly and helpful. (They even remembered us, even though we had only been there once, 8 days before!) It's simple decor-- nothing super exciting-- but I would recommend this local spot for good service and reasonably priced food!

    (4)

  • Kelli H.

    This is a great local hangout. Their Mahi fish and chips, with tempura batter is awesome!

    (5)

  • Cheryl L.

    I loved this place! There were a few locations on Maui, one in Lahaina, but this one we wet to because it was out of the crazy area, and we just wanted a good local place to eat. So happy we stopped! Had lau lau, korean chicken and a new thing-- fried spam musubi, which I actually didn't care for. (Too much gohan aka rice) in the spam to rice ratio. Then there was a shoyu sauce on the bottom I think... well, it dripped out of the carton, or something did since we had to take it back to the hotel. Which leads me to say that the portions were so huge that we had leftovers. My husband got lau lau and my daughter ended up eating most of it, it was that good! Definitely a must go when you are in Maui! Oh, they don't refill drinks either.. What is up with that? Maybe we're spoiled in LA.

    (4)

  • Tony L.

    Local Hawaiian fare, huge portions, cafeteria style but they bring you the food. I had the katsu loc moco, it had a huge hamburger patty, a fried pork patty and three eggs over easy on a bed of fried rice, covered in gravy, with two scoops of white rice on the side. I couldn't finish it.

    (4)

  • Angela A M.

    BIG SMILE!! i have such fond memories of Da Kitchen. It was literally "da kitchen" for most of our stay for our wedding in Maui. We were on this island for 10 days, but for about 5 days in a row, this is where we ate... late lunches, dinners, late breakfasts, you name it, as we planned the last minute details just days before our wedding. I love their plate lunches and the portions are so generous. By our second meal, hubby and i realized we could just share a plate, and believe me, he can EAT! We also had Da Kitchen as we ladies were getting prettied up for the wedding as well as for our post-wedding brunch on the day after the wedding. It was the perfect meal by the beach. From their short ribs, lau lau, loco moco, spam musubi, kalua pork... oh and their katsu!!! I had never had such perfectly crisp katsu anywhere! Plus that sauce mmmmm. BTW - not just spam musubi, but DEEP FRIED spam musubi! Boy do I miss a taste of Da Kitchen. My daughters couldn't hear the end of it from me. Sorry, no other plate lunch compares. I heart U Da Kitchen! Mahalo ~ i miss you Hawaii!!!

    (5)

  • Ron M.

    For those of you who like to eat healthy this place is definitely not for you. Da Kitchen serves nothing but the best plate lunch that will clog your arteries just by looking at it. Awesome! This location is their express restaurant. You won't find long lines and hard to find seating like you would at their Kahalui location. That place is always crazy busy. You definitely get great food value for the money. One will not complain about not getting enough to eat when eating here. I had the following: Sumotori Combo ($10.75) - All combos come with two scoops of rice and potato mac salad. You can opt for a green salad in place of the potato mac, but why? You get three choices of meat: Katsu or Kalua Pork, Teriyaki Chicken and Teriyaki Beef. I had the Teriyaki Chicken, Katsu and Kalua Pork. yelp.com/user_local_phot… Hawaiian Plate ($11.75) - This also comes with the standard combo base and: Pork Lau Lau, Chicken Long Rice, Kalua Pork and Lomi Salmon. yelp.com/user_local_phot… They also serve noodle dishes, sandwiches and burgers if island food isn't for you. Oh, they also serve breakfast!

    (4)

  • Jas M.

    Great food, big portions, super friendly staff. Food made fresh to order, yet it doesn't take too long unless you're with a big group. Never had anything from here that wasn't good. Only complaint would be the Chinese Chicken Salad. The salad itself & dressing were awesome, and it was enough for me to eat twice, but the chicken seemed like it was leftover from the day before or something. Cold, stale and all dark meat.. had I known I would've asked if I could get white meat instead. Tempura fish sandwich is huge. My cousin swears by the chicken katsu.. would've tried it if I hadn't just had some from L&L the other day. A bit pricey, but worth it every once in awhile.. we got a burger meal, one fountain drink & tempura sandwich + fries and it was nearly $26. If their prices were lower we'd eat here a lot more often.

    (4)

  • Jared J.

    This place was pretty good. It is a now frills place, so don't expect fancy. It is the typical hole in the wall joint with cheap chairs and inexpensive decor. The food was pretty good. They specialize in Hawaiian style lunch plates. They also have burgers and fries if that is more your style (I did not have them though.) I highly recommend the chicken katsu. Very good!

    (3)

  • Darnesha W.

    The loco moco platter is absolutely amazing! The service is prompt and the food is great. This is always my first stop on the island.

    (5)

  • Erica P.

    Until now, I had never been to Hawaii before as an omnivore. During my seven years of vegetarianism, my first trip to Oahu I was strictly vegan and I barely survived on white rice, clif bars, cheeseless subway sandwiches (just veggies and mustard), soy lattes, veggie sushi and pasta with marinara. A few years after that trip I went to Kauai and was just a regular vegetarian so I had more options, but still, my diet was very restrictive. And I'm not sure if it was diet related, but during this time no matter how much time I spent in the Hawaii sun I was appallingly pale and withered-looking. After all that deprivation, this time around I was glad to get the full Maui experience and eat like the locals at Da Kitchen. The staff at Da Kitchen is friendly and greet you right when you walk in the door. Most of the locals use the word 'ya' after every question, which is a fun and friendly way of saying things. It instantly makes you feel comfortable. "You want potato-mac, yah?" "Kalua pork, ya?" "Try the chicken katsu, ya?" "You want that extra scoop of potato-mac too, yah?" Yah, yah, yah, yah I do! I made up for all that lost time and pretty much tried everything at Da Kitchen in our 9-day stay. The portions are huge, and since we were staying in a condo I would eat half of my entrée for dinner, box the rest and eat it on our ocean-view lanai for lunch the next day. Da Kitchen's chicken katsu is delicious, so is the teriyaki beef. Normally I hate mayonnaise, but I loved Da Kitchen's potato mac, but my only gripe here is that they give you a tiny scoop, and when I ordered extra on the side, it didn't fill up 1/3 of the little to-go box, a pretty sad portion for $2.50. Overall, Da Kitchen was my favorite affordable dining spot on the island and I liked how the tables were painted with really cool Hawaii-themed designs on them (love the turtle table!). There's also a liquor store next door, so if you want to get your food to go you can pick up some ale on the cheap, and banter with a hilarious couple at the cash register as you check out. In closing, I'm glad I'm not a vegetarian or a vegan anymore. And for the record, I came home with a gorgeous tan. Mahalo to Da Kitchen and Maui sunshine!

    (5)

  • Matine J.

    Wish I could give 0 . Tons of food on plate but its slop. There is nothing good to say about this place at all. Its just a bunch of stuff thrown on a plate . Made for huge eaters who really don't care what they shovel in there mouth.

    (1)

  • Our H.

    Great Hawaiian plate lunch! Get the Kalua Pig, but skip the dry, fried spam musubi. Servings large enough to share. Cheap! We come here every trip.

    (4)

  • Acela C.

    Since the day my brother discovered this place out of word of mouth I have returned here annually ever since. Very seldom anything less than a delight, the generous food here is worth the wait. Not your standard L&L or Ohana - oh no. This place has hole-in-the-wall credibility. That doesn't mean it's a secret. Slow when busy - as is common with good places. It is said that it's not worth getting if it's not worth waiting in line for. Dig it! It's Hawaiian food in Hawai'i!

    (5)

  • Brian C.

    Walking distance from our hotel (Maui Coast Hotel)... huge portions.. food so-so.. nothing really spectacular.. coming from the SF Bay Area, we have lots of different types of food, and this didn't taste like anything special. Again, large portions, but I think a bit overpriced.

    (2)

  • Kevin P.

    absolutely delicious loco moco gravy. katsu sauce is on the sweeter side, with less of the worcestershire tang. very high meat-to-rice ratio for their 3-item combo plate and HUGE PORTIONS. the kalua pork just would not end. i shared with a sibling, and we threw some food away. not a low-calorie meal, but will return the next time i am in maui.

    (5)

  • Joan T.

    The food was good and recommended to us by the valet at our hotel. Great service and the food was pretty quick. We got the Kahlua pork and spam musubi. I wish the spam slice was a little thicker but I guess it doesn't matter how thick they cut it, I'll always want more. The pork was a little salty for my taste, but good when paired with rice.

    (4)

  • Amy C.

    The portions are huge here and don't let them tell you otherwise. I asked the cashier if one plate lunch can be shared and she said it's enough food but it depends on how much you eat. She said she personally can finish a whole plate on her own. This person was not much bigger than me so I decided to order my own and one for my husband. Big mistake. The portion size is huge and one person should not be eating that much food. We totally regretted ordering two meals. It was really expensive for a plate lunch. We could get the same thing at L&L for half the price and not half the quality. The chicken katsu was bland and dry. The dipping sauce wasn't too bad. My husband had the combo with lau lau and kalua pork. The lau lau was just ok but the kalua pork was good.

    (3)

  • Kay R.

    It's a very good local food. Very affordable as well. The place was small and was packed. The service was good, no complaints. This place was recommended by locals. It's apparently a very popular place for locals. I'm glad we found this place :)

    (4)

  • Merlin C.

    Great local food! Authentic Kalua pork and chicken teriyaki. A must visit when in Maui.

    (4)

  • Andrew B.

    Great teriyaki chicken. Big portions and can bring in your own beer from the neighboring liquor store.

    (5)

  • Lily N.

    It was getting late and few places were left open near our hotel. By the name of the place, we thought we could get some local food quickly and cheaply. Well, it was super packed so we just ordered to go. The wait wasn't too long, which is good. The portions are super huge, one entree is definitely enough for two hungry people. We got a teriyaki chicken dinner plate and the "locals favorite," the fat guys chow fun. The chicken was ok, a little tough. The noodles were over cooked and became very mushy. The teriyaki beef did not taste like beef and the vegetables were non existent. Overall, I think I would have much rather tried Mama's Rotisserie and BBQ. Or even better, went to Foodland and picked up some poke.

    (2)

  • Sam S.

    Great tasting loco moco, beef patty was delicious, comes with onions and mushrooms. The mushrooms over power the flavor a little bit, but I am not a huge mushroom fan to begin with. It was about $4 too expensive, but when on vacation, I just swipe the old CC and roll with it. Also came with about 8 scoops of rice, only needed about half the rice.

    (3)

  • Isa G.

    Got the Katsu chicken on our first day in Maui. Not good. Tasted just like chicken nuggets. And it was recommended. No thank you. Macaroni salad is good. Staff is nice tho.

    (2)

  • Alice C.

    Food portion is huge here. The burger are pretty damn good. The Hawaiian combo is enough for two, Kalua pork is good, and the lou lou is also pretty decent.

    (3)

  • Patti M.

    Visited here on recommendation from The Maui Girl Guide. Was looking for some authentic Hawaiian food. One look at the menu and we knew this place was a little different. Some unusual items on the menu that we did not recognize. Youngest son and I were not super hungry so we shared a Kalua pork sandwich. The thing was HUGE! Good thing we shared, we would not have been able to eat one by ourselves. I found the pork a little salty, but that is authentic. Husband had the Kalua pork plate lunch. Also a huge portion, he was not able to finish, which is unusual. Oldest son had the Katsu which he thought was good. The cost seemed a little high for the fast food style eating, but portions were rather large. I would recommend sharing a plate with someone, or plan on taking home some leftovers to snack on later!

    (4)

  • Paul G.

    I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food! I had the Hawaiian plate. The kalua pork was especially amazing, as was the macaroni salad. The key lime pie (separate) was also very good. Not a fancy dining experience, nor is it meant to be. It's a great place to get take-out to bring to the beach or hotel room.

    (4)

  • Sarah D.

    Da Kitchen was awesome! My husband and I ate here recently on our honeymoon. Delicious local food with great prices. We split the Hawaiian Plate, which gave us an opportunity to try the kalua pork, lau lau and more. There was so much food that even though we split it, we both stuffed by the end of our meal. The server was super helpful in picking out the Hawaiian Plate (we were going to get the lau lau plate but she suggested we get the Hawaiian instead to try more and she was right!). She also suggested we try the spam musubi, which I have to admit was quite delicious.

    (4)

  • Consumer G.

    Good local grub!

    (3)

  • Penguin S.

    Da wow! I always get the same thing: Kalua pork and chicken catsu with rice and macaroni salad. I eat the chicken right away, and save the pork for my next meal, as there is a lot of food here. I had breakfast here once, and thought it was bland and overpriced. So now I stick to the lunch/dinner.

    (4)

  • Alan W.

    It's da bomb! Great loco moco!

    (4)

  • Ineke v.

    Great Hawaiian style plate lunch. Don't expect something fancy, just some simple meat and rice and good ole Mac salad which is really just mayo, some potatoes and macaroni but strangely hits the spot. I had the kalua pork with the obligatory scoop of rice.

    (4)

  • Tanny Y.

    We got the Hawaiian plate and my buddy got the chicken katsu plate. It was pretty cheap... I think it was under $25, but seriously the service here sucks ass! The girls at the front that were taking down our order was ignoring us. They didn't even seem to acknowledge us for a good 5 minutes or so. When we ordered she gave us an attitude through out the whole time. When our food arrive there was a copious amount for two and we even had left overs for the next day. The chicken katsu was the only thing that stood out to me. The rest were so so.

    (2)

  • Connie G.

    You should only come here if you have a big appetite, or if you want to share. The portions are big! I've tried almost everything on the menu, my favorite is the teriyaki beef with rice and mac salad (other option is a green salad). Great place to experience great Hawaiin food (grinds)! The service is great, I always peek in to say "Hi" to the cooks!

    (5)

  • Mimi T.

    Delicious local food such as Saimen and lau lau. Food served in massive portions(seriousely) so I recommend sharing. BYOB...

    (5)

  • Ella B.

    I'm sorta conflicted about this place. I mean, my order was good, but it was salty, and like Poi Boi said, maybe i just don't "get it" with the saltiness of hawaiian food. We had spent the whole day traveling to Hana. Beautiful day, lots of pics. Now, dark, tired, hungry, getting car sick... We finally made it to the "Da Kitchen" -- first of all, i was looking in our little book for "THE kitchen" -- silly, stupid me. But yes, we found it. It's in Kihei, a sort of like "happening" part of Maui or something b/c there were a lot more young folks there than where we were... anyway, so the food, HUGE oh, did i say HUGE portions? I thought i was hella hungry, but apparently, not like "hawaiian hungry". then again, my eyes are always bigger than my stomach... I ordered the Hawaiian plate: pork lau lau, kalua pork, chicken long rice, lomi salmon, rice and choice of salad. All the pork dishes tasted fine, but the chicken "long rice" is rice noodles and i didn't really like the taste... but overall, very "hawaiian" meal. We had enough left overs for the next day or so.... Kind of annoying, they charge like .10 for cups and she wouldn't give me napkins till my meal was ready...

    (3)

  • David B.

    Read about this place on Yelp. I have been looking forward to eating here my entire trip to Maui. I ate at Aloha Mixed Plate earlier in the trip and it was so wonderful I became more excited about Da Kitchen. Boy was I disappointed. The portions are huge! I shared the Hawaiian Plate with my wife. Neither of us cared for the lau lau, but that had nothing to do with the resteraunt, we just did nnot care for the taro leaves the pork is cooked in. We could overlook that but all of the dishes tasted as if the lid of the salt shaker fell off as the meats were being seasoned. The chicken long rice tasted more like fish than chicken. We could not tell that the salmon lomi lomi had fish in it. We thought the chicken long rice had to be salmon cooked in chicken broth. If you are looking for large portions of salty unidentifiable meat this is the place for you. Truly a dissapointment.

    (1)

  • Elaine M.

    A local souvenir shop owner recommended this place to us. We ate here 3 times during our week long Maui visit. We carried out lunch twice and ate breakfast inside once. Plenty of seating early in the morning! Our whole family loved the loco moco and chicken katsu plate lunches and the Portuguese sausage omelets. Generous portions and good potato mac salad. Tourist tip: Buy some Gladware from Safeway or WalMart and pack a plate lunch to eat on the plane ride home. Sure beats those stale overpriced airline snacks!

    (5)

  • Latisha C.

    Ordered the turkey burger with fries. Yummy!! Great burger and tasty fries. Big portions - my boys shared the teriyaki chicken.

    (4)

  • Kelly S.

    I'm in heaven, oh wait no... I am in paradise! Don't even fool around, get the Loco Moco and be SO happy you did... Thick hamburger patty on rice covered with 2 eggs and onion gravy... Go ahead and make the Homer Simpson loves a donut sound out loud, yeah it's like that! ;)

    (5)

  • Tyler S.

    An abundance of booths, fun island decor, and big portions of authentic Hawaiian food make Da Kitchen an excellent place to stop after a day of soaking in the Hawaiian sun. The loco moco is hearty and juicy. It's a good thing they serve it in a take-out box, because half of it's coming home with you. The teriyaki beef is tender and full of juicy, salty, savory flavor. The potato mac is the best on the island, rich and creamy with cubes of firm potatos throughout. My only two complaints are that the staff was not all too talkative/friendly and there are no free refills on soft drinks. However, I would still eat here again because the food is just too ono!

    (4)

  • Tony H.

    We ate here one night after some locals told us this was the place for some good Hawaiian food. I tried to get the lady behind the counter to recommend a plate for me, but she wouldn't. So I stood there scratching my head in confusion and because it itched. I finally decided on the fried chicken (Katsu) with some sides. My wife ordered some kind of fish, I don't remember what it was. The food was OK at best. The portions are big enough for 3-4 people. My wife and I had so much food left over, but we didn't take it with us. There was no way for us to warm it up at the hotel, and it really wasn't that good. Dislikes: -There really isn't anything to dislike. The food just doesn't stand out. -Portions are just too big. Likes: -Very reasonable price for what you get. -One order should be enough for 3-4 healthy eaters, 2 hungry people, or 1 binge eater. Overall: I don't know if their usual portions are that big, or because it was late and they were try to empty out the kitchen, but if you come in hungry you will leave heavy in the stomach and in the wallet. I could see how the locals would like this place. They even have a dish with all the food you would see in a luau.

    (3)

  • Anna C.

    The food is so good here it hurts. Get the loco moco, the kalua pig, and the hawaiian sun drinks. We always stop here at least a few times during our vacations to eat.

    (5)

  • Amy K.

    My husband would probably argue that this place is a 4-star b/c of their Loco Moco. I'm not a big beef patty/loco moco fan, so I wouldn't know. I have had their chicken katsu which is GOOD. Their chow fun noodles however were way too sweet and not tasty at all! The portions here are HUGE...you could probably eat 2-3 meals off of one order!

    (3)

  • Rome G.

    I'm still on my trip in Maui and I've eaten at this Da Kitchen location twice this week! For the quality of food and the price of the plates, you can't miss. The staff was really nice to us as they brought the food to our table. Normally, you go to the counter to pick up. But they saw my son (14 months old) and couldn't resist him. :-). Order the Loco Moco and share the plate if you can.

    (5)

  • mike c.

    If you love Da Kitchen in Kahului then you will be disappointed by this one. It is more like fast food here. There's no service and food comes in take out containers. I give the Kahului site 5 stars but this was a let down. The Kahului site is known for their huge portions and this is about half as much. Would have gone to the Kahului site except that they are closed on Sundays.

    (2)

  • Ang I.

    We had the kalua pork and the hamburger steak. Both were really good and very filling. I thought this was the perfect place for a quick lunch. If you go, get there before noon because it seemed like it got really busy right at noon.

    (4)

  • Jocelyn J.

    I love this place. The food is soooo tasty and the portions are ridiculously huge. The first time we made a mistake of ordering a plate for my hubby the bbq combo) and another plate (loco moco) for me. We wound up eating leftovers for 2 days!! I can't wait to go back to Maui just to eat here again :)

    (4)

  • Kione E.

    We had spent the entire day on the road to Hana, hitting up every water fall , hiking trail, lookouts and beaches possible. By the time we got to the black sand beach of Wainapanapa State Park and snorkeled for a bit it was about 5pm. We had planned to head back to our condo in Kapalua and prepare a feast, but by the time we actually got close to Lahaina it was about 830pm and we were too tired to cook, and way too hungry. I told my friends of a place that was suggested to me by my friends, and well, when it comes to food, I have the utmost trust and faith in their tastes in every cuisine. Because it's exactly like mine. hehe. So I got on the 411 and got the directions. Easy. Once we found the place tucked away in a tiny strip mall, we dragged our exhausted behinds thru the door and to the counter. I was SO tired that I could barely see the menu board (plus I didn't have my glasses, blind!), but once I saw and read the title, I knew what I wanted. I got the: Hawaiian Plate: Pork Lau Lau, Kalua Pork, Chicken Long Rice and Lomi Salmon. Served with two scoops rice and Potato Mac salad . And to top it off, a small order of Poi. I was gonna get some Ahi Poke with my order, but I had demolished a pound of Raw Crab Poke and 1/2 a lbs. of Tako Poke, so I decied against the Ahi. Plus, I knew I wasn't gonna be able to finish my dinner. Yeah folks, the portions ARE HUGE! Two of my friends ordered the same thing, but without the Poi. And the two other ordered the: Sumotori Combo Plate~Teriyaki Chicken, Teriyaki Beef, Kalua Pork w/ potato mac salad and rice. And the Kalua Pork Plate~Slow cooked pork shredded from da bone also with potato mac salad and rice. Only one person finished their dinner and it wasn't the 5.11 225 lbs Hawai'ian guy (oh, that's me). The prices are higher than most local food places, but it's so worth it. The food is really really good and really really big. People say it's too salty, but if they understood that most Hawai'ian love their salt and sweet, then they would know that the food is perfect. Sated, energized and ready to party we made our way back to the condo to get drunk and chill.

    (4)

  • Robert D.

    Fodd is great. Service is horrible. I always include a tip. That gets me no smile, no eye contact, no thanks. Just another stupid Haole picking up a plate lunch.

    (2)

  • The Dub U.

    As a big fan of loco mocos.. I'd have to say the gravy made this one a bit salty.... yet out of all the loco mocos iv tried else where during the week I was here in Maui.. the seasoned meat was the best at this place..usually I find that the other loco mocos had ground beef that wasn't tasty alone..but this one was good with or without a dollop of gravy. My partner in crime got the braddah combo that came with kalua pork and teriyaki chicken... I'd have to say the meat was rather salty as well..BUT if you level it out with an appropriate amount on rice in the same mouthful-it was a bit tastful. I appreciated the large portions, they were priced just right and if you're in the mood for some fast hawaiin food, I highly recommend this place!

    (4)

  • Alex M.

    Super cute real hawaiian place! Service was super fast and very friendly! Great food for a great price if you are looking for some real cookin while in Maui check this place out.

    (4)

  • Araceli P.

    Chicken Long Rice, Chicken Catsu....this pork thing in a leaf. I don't remember the names of a lot of stuff I ate here but it was hella good and they have player prices, perfect when you are on a mega savings vacation. I never left this place hungry or angry and I miss it sooo much. i can't wait to go back to Maui and lay on the beach with my Chicken Long Rice.

    (5)

  • Shadow R.

    Giant portions, authentic local fare, reasonable prices. The moco loco broke me, delicious and tasty.

    (4)

  • Helen C.

    How is one supposed to stay in swimsuit shape with this place around? The servings here are ginormous. I actually ordered Da Bruddah combo (two items with a side of rice and macaroni salad) and after I was done, there was still enough food leftover to feed a hungry man. Get the Kahlua pork -- some of the best I had on the island.

    (4)

  • Liz M.

    Excellent loco moco, it was sooo good Sumitori and fish tempura also outstanding. We actually ate here 4 times in 7 days. Enough for 2 people to share. Definitely recommended.

    (4)

  • Michael M.

    Nice dive. I would definitely go back. I tried the beef teriyaki and it was good. My advice, go to da kitchen.

    (3)

  • jenny t.

    Ordered the kalua pork with rice, and beef teriyaki and chicken katsu with rice (both with macaroni salad) one night two weeks ago. The kalua was perfectly done but it was kinda fulfilling as I was half way through. The teriyaki marinate was over done and the chicken katsu could've used more flavor (perhaps with the extra sauce). This was the most least expensive dinner during our one-week stay and it was overall great and satisfying the wallet! Service was good and it's close proximiting to other activities. P.S. Someone else had ordered the fried fish; I would've ordered that if we stayed another day!

    (5)

  • Big Room Nine X.

    Typical nothing extra-ordinary. We came here from a recommendation from the staff member at the hotel for "local" eats. I'm more used to eating healthy but from time to time like to eat something fried/unhealthy. The food here made me sick and gassy. The prices here made me puzzled. Don't understand how you could charge so much for those type of eats. Walk a little further towards the street and try Cafe O'Lei. A couple of bucks extra but worth it.

    (2)

  • Tyler M.

    Just had the Shoyu and Ginger Opakapaka and it was a very big disappointment. Fish was fried in some kind of batter and the Shoyu and Ginger sauce was too salty and only a very small hint of Ginger. The fish would have been better if it had been steamed in a soy broth with slivers of Ginger and green onion. Then I definitely would have gave it 5 stars.

    (2)

  • Brent K.

    Had to try this place at the recommendation of some friends from Maui. We ordered the Kalua Pork, Teri Chicken, and Lau Lau. The portions were pretty huge so it was good that we decided to family style the plate lunches. The dishes we ordered were good, nothing was dry or over cooked. The kalua pork and lau lau wasn't too salty either and those were my facvorites. If I go back to Maui, garans I will be hitting this place up and next time, I probably won't be sharing.

    (4)

  • Rick S.

    My wife and I split the Hawaian Plate which includes their famous Kalua pork. It was very good but the taro wrapped pork contained some large chunks of fat. The macaroni salad which was a free side was very good as well. Somehow they forgot the salmon that was supposed to have been included. My son had the fried noodles which were also very good. Bottom line: Good food at a good price.

    (3)

  • Ryan K.

    Kalua pork was outstanding - came with rice and macaroni, had better macaroni but it wasn't too bad - kinda stingy with the 78 cent refills but it was busy so they didn't notice our complimentary refills :). I was craving local food so this did the trick.

    (4)

  • Dan Y.

    The food was a little too salty for my taste. I got a Loco Moco and the Hawaiian dish. That being said, it tasted authentic and for the price, I'd probably go there again next time. Food-wise it's 3 stars but with the really really cute girl at the register, I'll bump it up to 4 stars.

    (4)

  • Heather R.

    When we go to Maui I have to eat at Da Kitchen. After a long day of snorkeling and splashing around at Makena, nothing beats eating their kalua pork with rice and the potato/mac salad. I can eat it all, I mean every bite - in one sitting, no leftovers, no sharing - it is all mine! Don't even ask for a bite. The portions are huge and the money they charge is not too much. I wish I could go there right now...maybe I should just move to Maui...HEY! there's an idea!

    (4)

  • Wayne T.

    Ordered the chili and rice and my friend had the fish and chips. The fish was good...the chips...just ok. Everything comes in carry out containers so no need to ask for take out boxes.

    (3)

  • Gilbert S.

    The food is the bomb and very "authentic!" The service was warm and friendly. The atmosphere is relevant. But, most of all the food is the bomb!!!

    (4)

  • Travis F.

    Read a little bit about this place in a newspaper article about affordable places to eat on Maui, which anyone who has visited the island knows are few and far between. After seeing some decent prices as well as good sounding meals on the menu, the fam and I gave it a shot. Bad idea. I wasn't super hungry, otherwise this place might get a measly 1 star out of pure frustration, but regardless, the food was about as bland as can be. Nothing terribly shocking, like bad meat or a dirty looking kitchen, but the food was just blah. I ate a plate lunch with two types of pork (both almost tasteless) and what an ant might call an acceptable portion of Salmon (I literally had to search through some noodles and rice to find it). I will eat just about anything and be satisfied, but I actually threw this meal away because it was killing what appetite I did have left for something else. Plus for the massive portions (also can be a negative since the food is so bland), aside from the salmon in the traditional Hawaiian plate lunch , and for the fact that the food wasn't actually bad here, it was just so damn plain. If you're familiar with traditional Hawaiian plate lunches (thought I was) give it a shot. A lot of the locals seem to love it. Then again, a lot of the locals love meth too, and that doesn't make me want a fat gacker.

    (2)

  • Kymberli C.

    We came here on a whim because we were walking along the street our hotel was on and nothing looked appetizing. I didn't want to eat at Denny's or a chinese restaurant or Moose McGillicuddy's... so we just saw this place and popped in. The food actually turned out to be really good. I got the teriyaki chicken sandwich which I devoured in seconds... and my new hubby got the sumitori plate with chicken katsu, kahlua pork and teriyaki beef... which turned out to be enough food for 5 people... we ended up taking the leftovers back to our hotel. The amount on the plate was MASSIVE... the meat was just overflowing from the box. There was also a lot of people eating here that there were not enough seats to eat at so we just ate at a counter standing.

    (4)

  • Catherine T.

    Dreadful food. Went there for lunch. Had loco moco and chicken Katsu. Loco Moco was not good. Salty suspect chewy meat. Katsu is way over cooked and tough too.

    (1)

  • Tracy V.

    I was in Maui in May for 2 days and wanted to eat some good Hawaiian food. With the help of my phone & the yelp app, Da Kitchen was only a mile away. They sure do give generous portions! After my boyfriend and I finished eating what we could, it barely looked like we even touched anything. It was even better as left overs later that day. Everything was soo good. The kalua pork was extremely juicy. Oohh yummm.. just thinking about it makes me miss Hawaii!

    (4)

  • Curtis L.

    We walked in and could not decided if we wanted to eat there. Menu was not as large as the other location. We decided to walk around the complex and see what else was available. Nothing else appeal to us because either they were empty or too pricey. When we made it back, the place was packed and a long line to order. We decided to give them a try. We ordered the katsu curry to split know that the servings are large. There was a long wait for the food. Probably a dozen tickets ahead of us. the seating was filled and the place was hot. No A/C. We waited patiently and got our food and took it to go. The service was robotic like the other restaurant. They just go through the motions but do it efficiently. When we got back, we found three layers of katsu and literally a bucket of curry. The food was good. The curry was flavorful, the chicken was light and tender and the rice was not too mushy. The chicken was under-seasoned but was okay with the curry. When we were done, there was still half an order left. I had the katsu with bread for lunch the next day. I would definitely go back but probably take it to go again. Good local food at a good price for how much you get.

    (4)

  • Amanda M.

    This place is a little hole in the wall in a strip mall. The staff was nice enough, although not particularly welcoming or helpful. Anyway, appearances aside, the food is really good! The fish tempura was kind of amazing! My husband loved the teriyaki chicken plate lunch also. The food is good and cheap. Perfect for lunch. Oh, just don't use the bathroom there if you can help it. The key is attached to a huge plastic bucket.

    (4)

  • Scot K.

    One of the best local grinds on Maui! If you are a haoli you'll think the teri beef/chicken is too sweet or the Kailua pork is too salty, but it's typically local flavor. People in Hawaii like the food more salty than people from the mainland, mainly due to the hot weather. The katsu was huge, juicey and tender. My daughter had the teri beef and loved the flavor. My girlfriend's daughter had the saimin and said the broth was excellent. Her only complaint was she couldn't eat it all. The place is not as clean as a 4 star restaurant, but hey, its a local place. It's a lot cleaner than most places in Kihei or Lahaina. Don't go at lunch time unless you want to wait!

    (4)

  • Lai T.

    My husband was craving a loco moco, and being in Maui of course you have to have it. The only other time I've had the loco moco was in Honolulu and I remember the beef patties to be subpar to McDonalds patties, and the gravy was heavy and full of corn starch. Not good. But I was pleasantly surprised at the loco moco at this joint. Definitely another hole in the wall establishment in Kihei, however don't judge a book by its cover. They filled our order rather quickly and I was impressed at the quality of the patty. It seemed homemade to me and had pieces of sweet onions imbedded in the ground meat. It was also really meaty and the egg on top was runny and delicious. Wow, the best hawaiian establishment ever.

    (4)

  • David S.

    Four of us ate dinner here after arriving from Kona. Good food in good portions at a good price, but nothing to rave about. While the plain hamburger was large and tasty, the lau lau pork had unpleasant gristle. If you want a good, cheap plate, come here. You won't go away hungry.

    (3)

  • Barney F.

    Have a craving for a Local Moco? This is the place to satisfy that craving. Hamburger, egg, and gravy over rice never tasted so good. The other stuff like chicken katsu and kalua pork is just okay. We've had better.

    (4)

  • Chris B.

    The portions are huge and it is very easy to overeat here! This place had the best loco moco! It was delicious but could easily stop your heart from the cholesterol. The kalua pork was slow roasted and delicious. While I love eating here, it is hard to go back a second time in one trip because you eat too much. Prices were very reasonable. The place was clean and the staff was friendly. The location is right across the street from the beach and some great snorkeling (saw a sea turtle right off-shore), making it an easy walk.

    (5)

  • Derwynn D.

    When in Hawaii, you want Hawaiian food. Da Kitchen will hook you up. Not the best joint I've been too, but definitely not the worst considering you get to eat their plates in paradise.

    (3)

  • Jimmy F.

    We heard about this place from the locals while staying in Maui at the Grand Wailea so we decided to check it out. True to form, it was everything they described. Extremely large portions for the price you pay ($6-15) each meal. Specials of the day usually come with the best price and are more local fare (beef stew, kitchen loco moco, etc.). I'd recommend sharing with a friend or two or come really hungry. As with most Hawaiian eateries, there are no refills on drinks so drink sparingly. The only draw back has been that the food tends to be pretty salty and I like salt. It's also not the healthiest of food options. It is pretty good local meals. I'd recommend the beef stew, k

    (4)

  • darla h.

    Da Kitchen wasn't da bomb...The AC barely worked and it was pretty hot inside. The place is in a strip mall and the floors were really sticky. We ordered the combo plate, the portions were huge but too bad it wasn't that good. I liked the teriyaki chicken, it was ok, they leave the skin on and oh how I love me some chicken skin! The beef was a bit chewy and made my jaws hurt after the forth bite. This place is a good place to go to if you are on a budget and share a plate. I just wouldn't order the beef again!

    (3)

  • John K.

    Let me recap. 1. This is local food for locals. 2. Kahlua Pork is supposed to be greasy and salty. 3. Too much Moco Loco will kill you. 4. If you need to browse the menu, step aside, or be trampled. 5. "When I'm back in the states..." is an insult.The food is prepared for locals, but they are Americans. If you don't like the looks of the place or it has a funky stank. There's a nice clean Denny's across the parking lot. 6. If you're the type that uses a napkin to sop up grease off your pizza, do not enter. 7. Why is it quaint for the staff at The Wiener's Circle in Chicago to shout obscenities, but on Maui it's kapu? 8. if you want a nice clean place to eat your cholesterol feast, get it to go and eat in your nice air conditioned timeshare condo. There you will find clean plates and utensils. 9. Yes, this is food you hide from your friends because your going to be on the elliptical machine for three or for months to burn this meal off. 10. Read the Yelps. The star spread is vast for a very good reason. You can't judge a local's pallet against your own. There's no mystery to this food, it's greasy and salty. You wouldn't ask Paula Dean to stop using butter. Don't as a local to degrease their food.

    (4)

  • Kelsey D.

    We asked a friend where we could get good local food and he recommended this place. I had the chicken katsu, which was basically a pound of fried chicken strips with a bowl of dipping sauce, two scoops of white rice and one scoop of macaroni salad served in a styrofoam take-out box. It was kinda gnarly. I couldn't even eat half of it. The saddest part was that once we were done with lunch, we just threw away the styrofoam into an overflowing bin of styrofoam next to the door. Then we went past the central maui landfill and watched a single tear stream down a native's face.

    (2)

  • Daniel T.

    The lau lau was very delicious. I Had it with the potato macaroni salad. The plates are big enough for two, out one very hungry person. I would definitely be back

    (4)

  • R W.

    If you are looking for some local fare, large portions, and cheap eats, this is your place. After the big meal at the Grand Wailea, we decided to go local. Almost everyone suggested Da Kitchen. We were definitely not disappointed. We had the Pork Tonkatsu, Hawaiian Luau, and the Chicken Teriyaki Plate lunches. All were excellent and for 6 people more than plenty enough food. Definitely on the list for the next time.

    (4)

  • Valley A.

    Went to this location because we found out the Kahului location was not open on Sunday. You order at a counter and the order takers were less than friendly and not helpful to a couple of howlies who wanted to taste Hawaiian food but had no idea what to order. Served in a styrofoam container. The food was decent but I think between the fast food atmosphere and the unfriendly/unhelpful people I would not go there again. I wonder what the one in Kahului is like?

    (2)

  • Chris K.

    This was an ultimate experience. From the second that I walked in the door, I was greeted with a smile and an authentic atmosphere. Service was lightening fast. I had the Kalua Pork and Teriyaki beef combo plate. Both were exceptional. The Teriyaki sauce was on the sweeter side and the Kalua pork was slightly salty. Portions were huge and could easily feed two. This restaurant is highly recommended for a "real-Hawaiian" feast.

    (4)

  • Jeff B.

    Coconut crusted Mahi Mahi was one of the best fishes I have ever eaten.

    (4)

  • Kev M.

    Just as good as the one in Kahului except smaller seating area. Lomi lomi could use a bit more salmon. Its a bit like a salty pico de gallo with little salmon cubes. Love the cabbage less kalua pork. Cabbage is just a filler for all that pork fatty goodness.

    (4)

  • Charles M.

    I got the Sumotori Combo with kalua pork, teriyaki chicken, and chicken katsu. I was SUPER hungry from skimboarding at Big Beach so when I pulled out the styrofoam containter and opened it up, I started drooling like no other. It all looked sooo delicious and most of it turned to out to be just that. My one complaint was that the kalua pork was a little funky. But with great prices, a wonderful location and quick service, I will DEFINITELY be going back. I didn't eat at the restaurant so I can't say much about the atmosphere or the cleanliness but it all seemed fine to me when I was ordering and waiting for the food. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone in the area who wants cheap, quick, good Hawaiian food.

    (4)

  • Angel N.

    Reccomended to come eat here by a local for hawaiian plate. Was well worth it. Portions were VERY generous. We had the Loco Moco, and Chicken Katsu plates. We both had leftovers for breakfast! Both we very delicous as well. I can't speak for the other foods, but what we had was great.

    (5)

  • Jennie L.

    They had BIG portions and decent food. I really liked the mixed mac/potato salad. They had a modest menu and daily specials - I had the mushroom stuffed chicken (daily special) which was tasty and filling. I would have liked to try something else on the menu another day, but since we didn't get to, this review is based on the first experience we had there overall. I'd be happy to go back and see what else they have to offer - this place is worth a second chance.

    (3)

  • James F.

    Huge portions and good prices! Scampi was great, loco moco was okay.

    (3)

  • Judieann A.

    While on Maui, all I wanted to eat was local lunch plates. Da Kitchen had the best and tastiest kalua pork - for serious. My husband says I like it so much because its tasty and salty like Spam (which I LOVE). Da Kitchen is yummy, has quick service and the prices won't break the bank.

    (4)

  • Daniel C.

    Good food, large portions. We ordered the chicken teriyaki and the loco moco. The chicken was good, and I could definitely order it again, but the loco moco was definitely the winner here. I was a bit disappointed by the mac salad (more potato than mac), but for the money and what's available in Kihei, I probably would have come again if we had stayed a bit longer.

    (4)

  • Sisca S.

    The portions are hella big so one plate lunch is good for two ppl. We were pleasantly surprised to see that the mac salad was actually a combo salad of macaroni & potato, it was pretty good. The Kalua pork was moist, tender, and tasty. We asked for the chicken without skin and they did it w/ no problem, that was pretty delish, too. We wanted to go back so we could try other local dishes, but unfortunately didn't get the chance to. If you're staying in Kihei, ask your concierge or front desk if they have coupons. It's usually like 10-15% off or a free drink w/ plate lunch.

    (4)

  • Foxy B.

    Every time I go home to Maui (2-3 times per year) this is a great spot to pick up a plate lunch and go to the beach. Food is good and portions are huge. Good quality and value.

    (3)

  • Northofthirty D.

    Went here cuz I was in the mood for "local" food, but didn't necessarily want a "plate lunch." I opted for the chow fun, which actually had a unusual, multi-word name on the menu...clearly not a memorable name. but anyways, I ordered this because it was described as a local favorite - fried chow fun noodles with terri beef and veggies. ummm....not so good, I'm sorry to say. lots of noodles, with just a scant amount of beef and veggies. maybe it just wasn't a good batch. I dunno, but next time (if there is a next time), I'll just stick with a typical plate lunch (savory meat + rice + mac salad).

    (2)

  • Q L.

    Ordered three dishes to go. Pork Kalua (the best), Pork LauLau- I won't order this again and the local moco. The portions are very generous. The 3 dishes was more than enough for 5 adults. Just wish the Pork Laulau was better.

    (4)

  • Annie W.

    OK let's start with the bad news. This place is a little dirty. They seem a bit understaffed. The napkin dispensers need filling, no straws in that dispenser either, tables needed wiping, and floors needed sweeping. When you eat there they still give you your food in Styrofoam containers which seems cheesy and also environmentally irresponsible. There is no bathroom inside either, you need to get a key and go to the upstairs level of the strip mall. All right now on to the good stuff. The two young ladies who helped us at the counter were very friendly and seemed to be working their asses off. The food was plentiful like other reviews have mentioned and I enjoyed the meal.

    (3)

  • Peter and Julie H.

    What a value! Very tasty and unhealthy food, served in generous portions. Seemed to be very authentic local Hawaiian fare, akin to Aloha Mixed Place. We both liked it, especially since we had left-overs after splitting a single under $10 meal! We took T.C.'s advice and went for the kalua pork - wow, what a mound of food! It was pretty salty, evidenced by the massive amounts of rice we put away. Substituting a green salad for the mayo-laden potato salad was the only healthy decision we made; Julie had a possibly-unrelated stomachache a few hours later. Call us crazy, but we'd go back :-)

    (4)

  • Kathy D.

    Great food, prices, and massive portions - da kine!

    (4)

  • Little Chef R.

    No frills, no bells, no whistles...but the food was GOOD, and reasonably priced! This isn't your 'sit down and get waited on' type of restaurant. You order at the counter, and they call your name when it is ready. No beer, no wine...but the food was enjoyable! This is one of our best meals thus far while in Maui. Actually, we ate there twice (so far). Their Terriaki Beef is over the top! Their Saimin was more than adequate, and with a touch of Srircha, a hearty meal indeed! The Kaluha pork was moist and delicious, but tended to seem a bit greasy, especially toward the end of a HUGE meal portion. All in all, we really enjoyed Da Kitchen. I wouldn't want to miss it if I was in Maui, especially staying in the higher end resort area! Super casual, and super good!

    (4)

  • Cyn D.

    We hit up Da Kitchen for some mixed plate right after checking into our hotel. I got 4 huge filets of Mahi Mahi for $11 here with rice and macaroni salad. Enormous portions, great deals, and authentic local food can all be found here.

    (4)

  • Susan M.

    okay in my book. for some more affordable dinner or lunch options, da kitchen is just fine. i got a grilled chicken sandwich with fries, and it was nothing special, but of course, it WAS just a grilled chicken sandwich, so how exciting do you expect it to be. my bf had the korean chicken, which was tasty. we ate in and watched the final minutes of a basketball game. place wasn't too busy and it was just a couple of booths and tables. it was a little warm in there, and one of the fans didn't work.

    (3)

  • Dwight R.

    Essential stop on any Maui vacation if you like dives. You get mountains of tasty food for pennies on the dollar. It's not supposed to be Sansei's or Nick's Fishmarket, but it's definately a place to put a stop on your hunger when you're between Lahaina and Makena.

    (5)

  • Renin J.

    We tried the combo - kahlua pork, lao lao and chicken long rice. 4 stars for the kahlua pork - I don't know if the original recipe calls for cabbage, but the one I tried in San Diego had it, and I liked it better 4 stars for the lao lao - it was interesting and we felt like we were eating something the locals would eat. 2 stars for the chicken long rice. 2 stars for the guava cake. The girl was very friendly, when I took my box, i slipped and the whole kahlua pork portion fell on the floor. She immediately took my box and put another portion of pork for us.

    (4)

  • Inigo M.

    Mediocre to poor chicken katsu-- you'll get better quality at L&L. Not the nicest counter staff. Generous portions.

    (3)

  • lisa h.

    Get the Katsu it is SO delicious!! I would give this place five stars but the wait is atrocious.

    (4)

  • Val V.

    8.28.2015: Disappointing return to Da Kitchen Kihei. Last visit was a few years ago and used to order shrimp scampi at approximately $13 per plate lunch, portions use to be enough for 2 people/meals. This evening, ordered for 2, Kalbi plate & Shrimp Scampi, cashiers says $43.22! And I say what??? What the hell did we order? Was told we got 2 best dishes on the menu. Kalbi plate $18 and scampi plate $17 and 2 drinks! Holy shit I'm floored, we go to a table that has obviously been just used, I go back and ask cashier for napkins so I can wipe the table, she said she will do it. She brings an order out to a customer and no napkins in hand. I wait another 5 minutes and go back to ask again for napkins to clean our table (at this point we have newspaper covering the table from the prior customers leftovers. Cashiers says oh sorry I told "her" to do it, meaning other cashier. So she reaches down in this white bucket of water to grab a rags and rings it out, now I'm really disgusted that other people's germs are being swished around in that bucket. Table finally gets wiped with the germ rag. We get our food and I'm shocked at how much the portions have been cut back! My "spaghetti noodles" for shrimp scampi dish didn't even touch not 1 of 4 corners of my container! So needless to say I finished my meal which is not the norm for a dish from Da Kitchen. I almost wanted to take home the remaining sauce from my dish and make more of my own "spaghetti noodles" just because it was so expensive. Unfortunately I will not be returning to this place....restaurant prices and portions served in Styrofoam container, literally went up $5 per plate lunch..wouldn't be so bad if perhaps they were on the beach with an ocean view and we could have seen a sunset to balance out the cost but this is not the case.

    (1)

  • Catherine P.

    Sooo yums!!!! I love love loved it! Sad part was that I saw Fried Spam on yelp here, I was so hyped up to get it to try ...but, by the time we went they didn't have any left to serve :( Portions are huge!

    (5)

  • Alfred Y.

    All the locals seem to love coming here, including the Maui police. And our visit definitely proved that the locals know what eatery gives the best bang for the buck. The chicken katsu came with two large pieces, only one of which my wife was able to finish; and my loco moco added inches to my waist band. Both dishes were heavy to hold in their containers and were absolutely devastating to our diet. The katsu was cooked perfectly, and my dish tasted like it was telling me this was how true, home-cooked, island cuisine should be presented. You get a lot for what you pay for and more.

    (4)

  • Marissa H.

    This place is amazingly delicious! I came here for dinner and it was pretty busy. If you are doing a pick up I recommend all in for dinner. Big portions so I would recommend sharing. The place is kinda of small when you first walk it but on the right is the seating for dining in. I love it and can't wait to come to Maui for this particular place!!

    (5)

  • Tommy H.

    First time back in 10 years! We remember the food tasting so great so had very high expectations. Ordered rice plates with teriyaki beef, chicken, Kalua pork and chicken katsu, and some friend spam. Everything tastes great, except the teriyaki chicken. It actually tastes as if the chicken was spoiled. Had this pungent stench and taste to it. Other than this, the other items were good, but no longer mouth watering as we once remembered. I think my palate now prefers local foods and styles of foods near our home. Food here is definitely good, but just no longer something that says bam 5 stars.

    (3)

  • Shawn T.

    pretty decent food BUT the chunky Filipino girl working the front tonight had a pretty stink attitude, if my son wasn't with me as I paid for and picked up my take-out order, I would've ripped her a new one... she better pray she doesn't see me these last 30 or so days I have left on Maui this summer, because the next time he will not be with me... PS: i ordered my steak prepared medium, and when I got home it was well done...

    (2)

  • Elena C.

    Man:0, Food:2 Super hungry? Check. Wanna eat like the locals? Double check. This no frill place serves local deliciousness at portions that might make Joey Chestnut blush (yeah, I just made an eating contest reference). Unless you are a huge person who can devour pounds of food, stick to ordering one item and split it with someone. If you are ballsy like the hubs and I, you order two entrees and an appetizer. The loco moco was awesome. Between the runny, sunny side up egg and the flavorful hamburger patty, this is the ultimate breakfast of champions. The Korean BBQ ribs plate is served with a hefty heaping of delicious sweet meat. And lastly, there were the spam musubi (although interesting, I wouldn't order again due to the lack of flavor). PS: in our man vs food challenge, food has prevailed. We both failed to finish our dishes.

    (3)

  • Robyn B.

    The kahlua pork here is INSANE. (In a good way.) Huge portions, especially for the price (very reasonable)! Super casual atmosphere, friendly staff. I prefer this place for dinner; the kahlua pork plate is the best thing ever, followed closely by the Loco Moco. The breakfast is okay; I got an omelette and it was decent but nothing special.

    (4)

  • Jae Z.

    Huge portions. Service was slow moving for an "express" place. The chicken katsu was bland but decent with the sauce. The kalbi was pretty good.

    (3)

  • Vladimir P.

    Pros - convenient take out - easy and quick way towards a heart attack Cons - food looks sloppy and does not taste that good So, if you need that heart attack on a plate and are not that interested in how it tastes like, Da Kitchen is the place for you ;)

    (3)

  • Joy M.

    Love love this place! Super affordable and huge serving size. Their kaluah pork is amazing. It's not a fancy place that's why I like it more! This is a good place to get stuffed and not be broke because the serving is huge and price is very reasonable.

    (5)

  • Art K.

    Hard to see from the street, but you have to seek this place out if you are in Kihei. If you eat here for dinner don't each lunch that day (and maybe breakfast) as they provide huge portions. Several good options. Loco Moco is a favorite. Their Katsu and Kalua Pork are awesome. If you find someone in your group wants the same item I highly recommend you share the plate as there should be enough for 2 in most plates.

    (4)

  • Gal L.

    We are very happy to find this place. It's been a while since we had good Mexican food. In Maui, this is definitely a very reasonable place to eat with great food and service. Love their Shrimp bowl,Shredded Chicken bowl, Fish tacos, & Chicken wings. Overall great experience and I will recommend this place to anyone. Right across from the beach & nearby there are mini stores you can shop for souvenirs.

    (4)

  • Matthew L.

    Don't order the loco moco here. Apparently, the chef prepares the loco moco on the medium rare side, so you if you're unlucky like I was... you may get a pretty raw piece of hamburger patty (gross!). I have been to Da Kitchen Express last year in 2013, so since I was staying in Kihei during my most recent trip to Maui this year, I wanted to grab something fast and yummy to eat. Sadly, my experiences here the second time around weren't as good. This second time around, I ordered the loco moco plate special for take out, which I was super stoked about after seeing the pics and reading the reviews on yelp. But unfortunately, my loco moco experience here was not good as previous yelpers had raved about. The loco moco that I ordered's hamburger patty was very raw inside. It wasn't just pink, but it was WET and SLIMY, the way that very raw hamburger meat looks like. The loco moco hamburger patty was pretty thick, so naturally it would take longer to cook due to its sheer side. I had ordered the loco moco to go, so when I brought it back to the condo I was staying at, I was disassembling the loco moco and noticed slimy pinkness inside the patty. Thankfully I didn't blindly eat my food since I could have contracted salmonella or some weird gastrointestinal bug. I brought the loco moco back, and that was where I found out the cook prepares it on the medium rare side (in my case, more on the rare side!). The staff did provide another loco moco, which was pretty much cooked well through (very little pink inside the hamburger patty). However, while the loco moco was pretty much cooked through, it was completely charred on one side of the patty. Carcinogens anyone? So, the loco moco isn't a winner in my books. If it's cooked the way the cook wants to prepare it, it'll be pretty raw inside. If it's fully cooked, it'll be really charred up. Food poison or cancer? You pick. I'd pick neither. Skip the loco moco and get something else.

    (2)

  • Jonelle T.

    When I'm in Hawaii and want plate lunch, Da Kitchen is always a solid option. This location is in the Rainbow Mall and a short drive from where we stayed in Wailea. Craving something hearty, we stopped here for lunch and I got the combo with chicken katsu and teriyaki beef. Combined with rice and mac salad, it was more than enough food for two people or lunch + leftovers.

    (3)

  • Dan T.

    I can't believe we dined at some version of Da Kitchen (Express and Cafe) three times during our stay in Maui. Maybe it was the comforting and relaxed atmosphere; maybe it was the proximity to where we were staying; but most certainly it had something to do with Deanna L's insatiable cravings for spam musubi. We actually liked the original more than the deep-fried rendition, as we felt that the umami-goodness of the seaweed was lost amidst the deep-frying process. The pork was also memorable, as was the crisp and succulent chicken katsu (both fine options for the Big Bruddah combo). The omelettes were just omelettes, but very impressive in size, just as the saimin was an exercise in overwhelming generosity (but perhaps not the first thing I would order were I to go back).

    (3)

  • Sarah R.

    What a perfect spot to break the wedding diet! On our honeymoon we visited Da Kitchen Express- we wanted/needed some loco moco, chicken katsu and spam musubi and got all 3 here wooohoo! The Spam musubi was huge and cut into two pieces much bigger than others spots we have tried. All super yummy! The girls who work here are super friendly and nice! Prices are great and good bang for your buck!

    (4)

  • Adam M.

    Cons: I ordered the garden burger, which had twice as much onion as it did patty. They should just call it an onion burger. The cashier never made eye contact which made ordering awkward because I didn't know if she was listening or ready to take my order. The food came relatively quick, but I would have waited longer for better food. Pros: The food was hot and the place was clean.

    (2)

  • Kelly L.

    The cashier ignored us then was just rude. Then she just dropped the food at our table like we were in cell block C. The French toast was very good. So was my omelette. If they had an Aloha attitude it would be a great place.

    (2)

  • Campo W.

    I tried the 3 meat combo (i forgot what they called it) it was pretty bleh. They DID give a lot of food, even if it was bleh. The chicken katsu wasn't bad, but the pulled pork was horribly bland. The teriyaki chicken was no better, almost like boiled chicken dipped in McDee's bbq sauce. You get a nice portion of rice and potato salad, can't really mess that up and it was a nice to go along w/ the chicken katsu. On the other hand my wifes loco moco was really juicy and tasty, if you like your loco moco to be like meatloaf consistency, this is great, small seating area, nothing different here in kihei.

    (3)

  • FrankDaTank T.

    Food was tasty! I ordered a mix plate which came with; BBQ chicken, BBQ beef, chicken catsu, and sided of Mac salad and rice. The white rice was just that, the Mac salad wasn't anything special but the BBQ was amazing! Probably the best chicken teriyaki I've ever had... My wife really enjoyed it too. I ordered a side of the teriyaki beef skewers and might I say they were AMAZING!!!! Very juicy and tender beef, I feel is a must! Service is great! The only reason I can't give this place 5 stars is because of the sides. Aloha!

    (4)

  • Jonathan M.

    Came here with the family just before our long road trip to Hana. Definitely Hawaiian soul food at its best with friendly and fast service. Highly recommend this place to those looking for good quality Island food. Parking is somewhat ok because it's located in a small strip mall. However didn't find a problem since we got there when it opened at 9am. Food was very good and the portions were big. Had the loco moco, spam musubi. and combination plate (katsu, chicken teriyaki, pork kaluha) and a family of 4 still couldn't finish it. Also support the restaurant by purchasing a t-shirt! I did!... :)

    (5)

  • Paul L.

    Great little place. Kind of hidden away but worth looking into. Had a family of 4 and got out for under 45$. For Kihei I'd say that's pretty good. Everyone was satisfied, staff was very friendly and the place was nice and clean. The Teri burger was really great. Wife ordered 'da bruddah' .....very awkward to hear, she couldn't have sounded more touristy if she tried! HA HA Would recommend to friends and would definitely go again.

    (4)

  • Jody C.

    I was really disappointed in Da Kitchen Express. The fried spam musubi was probably the worst musubi I ever tasted... there was basically no spam in the musubi - the piece was so small, you could barely see it. The entire thing was rice, and the fried part which was made of cornmeal was disgusting.. it fell apart as soon as you took a bite of the musubi. Definitely not worth getting for almost $6. The loco moco was nothing special either. I've had much better loco moco elsewhere. Again, 75% of the plate was just plain rice. I would skip this place and try better "local" food elsewhere.

    (2)

  • Bella G.

    Was definitely an interesting experience and glad to have tried some of native food here outside my hotel food menu. A tip is: you are not supposed to eat the sea kelp wrapping on the Hawaiian plate menu. &fried spam musubi is famous.

    (3)

  • J D.

    Don't trust the star ratings in Hawaii, this place will not let you down. Get the fish and chips or the fish plate which are three frantic pieces of perfectly tempura fried mahi mahi that is plenty to share with two peeps. There is no reason to go anywhere else for fish and chips, and that's coming from an expert fish and chip assault specialist. I really don't know how they make money is this dish, they must have a local source for their fish to keep the prices down, because there's no way you could even buy this much mahi raw at the store for $16! They'd keep a closer eye on the cleanliness of the dining area tables, and ditch the huge foam containers (even when you eat there), for something more Eco-savvy they could be easily at a 5 star. Hit it, it's the real deal.

    (4)

  • Debbie W.

    Da Kitchen gives you a LOT of food for your money. You will see many locals eating there--that should tell you how good the food is. I ate the Asian chicken salad--there was way more chicken meat on the salad than I thought there would be. My daughter ordered the Kalbi ribs plate--wow, the ribs were SO good! My son-in-law ordered the breaded mahi sandwich and pronounced it GREAT! They topped it off with Luau pie which they couldn't eat since they were so full and saved it for breakfast the next day--yummy! One of the local residents claimed that he had to eat there at least once a month because it is so good.

    (5)

  • Dan P.

    Nice place for the area! The ladies working here were really nice. We got the loco moco and the bbq combination plate. Both were big and good. I knocked off a star because I consider myself an expert in loco moco and theirs was good but still only about average for Hawaii. The bathroom is a bit tricky to find since it's around the corner and up the stairs and shares a bathroom for the building.

    (4)

  • Sandra S.

    Visited this place after 9 years and it was very much like I remember it. Food is good and love Mac salad and loco moco. I had their omelette and French toast this time for breakfast which was pretty good. A lot of food for your money and people were nice. Although you pay too much for their lemonade which comes in a Mason jar with their insignia with a sticker outside of it. Should've just went to wow wow lemonade for their lemonade and nicer take home glass. Would return again.

    (4)

  • Max S.

    I've been here twice. The last time I ordered a Moco loco I wasn't too pleased. The meat was raw in the center and I couldn't finish it. I guess I'm just not a big fan of raw meat and eating off of Styrofoam. That night about eight hours later, I got real sick. I will try a few other places for my Moco loco.

    (2)

  • Jaclyn P.

    This place is great is you want somewhere where you will get plenty of food for a great price. We have eaten here twice while on vacation, and will probably stop again. Our favorite is the Sumotori plate with teriyaki beef, chicken katsu, and teriyaki chicken (meat are in order of which we liked best). The meat was really tender and flavorful. The Teri chicken was a tad dry, but still tasty. Fried spam musubi was yummy too. For a family of five (kids 6, 4, 2) we ordered one Sumotori plate, one Keiki Teri beef, and one order of fired spam musubi, plus a soda for $30!!! And we had leftovers! Sumotori and Keiki both come with lots of rice and potato/Mac salad. Potato/Mac salad was the tastiest that we have tried so far while on vacation. Overall the food was delicious, and price was amazing. I wanted to try the desserts, but we were too full. Definitely recommend. Oh, the first time we are here we got the Hawaiian plate, which I wouldn't recommended. The Kahlua pork was a little salty, and whatever meat came wrapped in seaweed (or banana leaves?) was kind of different.

    (5)

  • Brenda F.

    Not sure why people told me to come here. The teriyaki is so so at best. Nothing I can't get in Everett. The worst part is there were 8 of us who ate before my brother and dons food finally showed up after saying something about it. People coming in ten minutes after we sat down were served before them. When their food did come out the server basically threw it down in front of them , no apologizes. And its way too expensive. At least have decent service. Don't waste your time or money here.

    (1)

  • Douglas I.

    This is the GREATEST food, on any island period! Any "Plate Lunch" is AWESOME, my personal favorite is the Teriyaki Chicken Plate (see my picture)...just to die for! I wait 11 & 1/2 months every year, to spend my winter holiday vacation eating as many times as I can at the restaurant...this year's holiday was 12/20/14 to 01/10/15. I ate @ Da Kitchen 22 times this vacation...made this year's number via a couple of 2X and 3X days :-) To everyone at Da Kitchen, thanks for another amazing year of great food and even better service! See you next year...

    (5)

  • Tess S.

    This place was just fine. We were starving after snorkeling on a choppy day. I had a huge bowl of delicious Saimin. The broth was delicious and it had every meat you could possibly want in it. The noodles weren't soggy. Hubby had a fish tempura sandwich. It was huge! I ate half the fish because there were two huge filets. There is nothing like fresh Hawaiian fish. The service was very friendly, food came out quickly and was hot and fresh. I think it is the best local food in the area. It was recommended by the limo driver as well as friend who lives on Maui. The only downside is that the bathroom is like a half a mile away. Don't go when you gotta pee.

    (4)

  • Yosh H.

    Back in Maui and of course I had to bring the family back to Da Kitchen. Knowing the portions sizes to be quite large we shared two plates between 2 adults and 1 teenager and 1 kid. We had the Teriyaki Chicken and the Chicken Katsu Plate. Food was good and I was not disappointed. But when I went up for some cups to get water from the soda pop fountain I was told cups were 25 cents each. That was a little disappointing that after paying $14 per dish and tipping...that paper cups for some water would not be free. 25 cents is nothing but it's the principle of the matter. I can honestly say that this is a first for me. I hope Da Kitchen will sort this petty and insulting policy out.

    (3)

  • Wen L.

    Great Loco Moco! My husband and I split the loco moco and the fried Spam Musubi. The Loco Moco was delicious. The sauce was perfect and the egg was cooked perfectly over easy. I would definitely get this again. The musubi was fried well and tasted great. However, I would get it non-fried next time if I get the loco moco. It was just a heavy combo for us. But if you are SUPER hungry, it would hit the spot!

    (4)

  • Ryan L.

    The Kalua pork is fantastic!

    (5)

  • Misty C.

    Absolutely disastrous. L&L is legit fast Hawaiian food. The BBQ chicken was small portion and dry, the Kahlua pork was too salty and no cabbage.? The "macaroni salad" was a convo of potatoes and macaroni...which you have to pay extra for if you substitute rice for it. So disappointed in the food. Just what I listed was way over priced, $31!!! Wth

    (1)

  • Anson H.

    Went here earlier today for some last minute grub. I was really sketchy with eating local food since every wear tastes the same. I got the Sumotori mix with Teri chicken, Teri Beef and Kalua Pig. Their Teri sauce was really good. A great mix of sweet and salty and the Char from the grill makes it a great combo. The Kalua pig was pretty good. Not over salty and not under seasoned. The wife got the Deep fried Musubi. It was ok. The best part of it was the Fact that it wasn't oily. They should make the Spam a little thicker for the saltiness since it lacked flavor. 5 star for service. The young girls at the counter were very professional. 4 star for food. I would come back when I crave local food in Maui.

    (4)

  • Joyce C.

    Came here because hubs wanted Loco Moco - Hawaiian staple of beef patty and fried egg with gravy over rice. Huge portion but really greasy! Patty was kind of bland. Would not get it here again.

    (2)

  • Juslyn I.

    Shrimp scampi was filled with oil and butter, puddle in the container. Chinese chx salad was leftover cut up veges and the steak was literally a few pieces. This was less than ordinary not what we expected for a dinner on vacation. Not worth any money. Sorry people.

    (1)

  • Kin y.

    Price doubled compared to 4 years ago while food is the same, edible and big portions. The Hawaii plate is now almost $20 including tax.

    (2)

  • Kristen S.

    5 stars for the kalua pork won tons! So good with the sweet chili cream cheese on the side... Fried spam musubi was just okay in my book -- a little too much breading for me -- why ruin a perfectly good thing? But this is a reliable spot for a wide variety of local and comfort foods.

    (4)

  • Lisa E.

    I have mixed feelings about this place. We went to the one by the airport and the one in Kihei, and while the food was fantastic, the service wasn't great. The first time we ordered the pork wontons and the fried spam musubi. I know, I know. Spam! I've never had it before and was reluctant to try it but I'm glad we did. It was SO GOOD. Surprisingly. Try it. Seriously. The food was really good but the service was slow (and it wasn't crowded). Not only that, I paid and the waitress asked if I wanted change. I said yes. I mean, she was assuming I was going to tip her 50% of the bill?!?! Then she proceeded to ignore us for a bit and not bring the change. I had to ask for it again. That pissed me off. I tip well when food and service are good, but if the service is crap I am not a happy camper. Then at Kihei we ordered some stuff to go and walked back to our condo. While it wasn't that far (about a 10 minute walk), I was very frustrated to find out when we go back that they forgot to give us one of the things we ordered. So all in all, the food was good but I wouldn't give this place good ratings for the service.

    (3)

  • Greg T.

    Food is okay. Good portions. Service is good. However, they charge for everything. We asked for some more cheese on the spicy loco moco. They said okay and then charged us for side dish. Are you kidding me? It was like a table spoon of cheese for $2.00. Clearly over priced and they are taking advantage of customers. Our family has owned many restaurants and never charged for small request such as more cheese. Did not complain but will NOT return. There are lot of other places more reasonable. Would not recommend

    (2)

  • Kyle Y.

    Deep fried Musubi is really good. I think it's even better that the original. Good is super quick and service is very friendly and nice.

    (5)

  • Teresa B.

    This place is so good! I loved it here. the staff was friendly, giving us suggestions on what to get. Very laid back. We ordered the Loco Moco and their Da bruddah combo. HUGE portions so come hungry! The Loco Moco was sooo good. I loved it. The patty was HUGE and the egg was perfectly cooked, runny and yummy. The katsu and the pork was good, but its the loco moco that hooked me. My hubby wanted more, but I just couldn't let it go. It was a quick wait to get our food and it was definitely satisfying

    (4)

  • Xandrea G.

    My brother told me to eat here it was delicious. Big plates come hungry. The food is made fresh so it takes a while to get it. Totally worth the wait. Busy on weekends. You will not be disappointed.

    (5)

  • Joe J.

    I was so looking forward to the kitchen. Local food place and was rated highly. Maybe some of their food are good. I like the place. Nothing fancy and maybe the food are good as many say but I'm basing my rating on the Saimin. I guess everyone has their version of it. My expectation of of great Saimin is with the noodles which is similar to Japanese ramen. The broth and the toppings makes it Hawaiian Saimin from what I understand. Unfortunately, their noodles are like chow mein noodles which was thick and chewy wheat noodles. Maybe their loco moco is better for a try out or their fried musubi. Since I was disappointed, Maybe next time. Maybe.

    (3)

  • Vania K.

    Huge portions! We could've easily split a meal. This is a no frills place that serves a variety of plate lunch. I ordered Da Bruddah combo with chicken katsu and lau lau pork. The lau lau pork was delicious, but too salty for me. I've had better chicken katsu (I like white meat chicken and theirs is thigh meat with some breast meat as well, but that's just a matter of preference). It appeared as if they had killed an entire chicken just for my meal. I stuffed my face with chicken katsu, lau lau pork, salad and rice, and barely made a dent on the meal. James ordered the short ribs plate, which was equally big. We both waddled away with to-go containers. It was a good lunch, but I've had better teriyaki plates in Seattle (though we don't have that yummy lau lau pork in Seattle!).

    (3)

  • Aubrey Z.

    We ordered 2 orders of delicious Musubi here and they were devoured and we were full. Will be checking back next time we're in town. Thumbs up!

    (4)

  • Rae Ann S.

    I live on Oahu and used to live 1 block away from their Mo'ili'ili location. When they closed up shop I was so sad and have longed for Fried musubi since! Today, my last day in Maui, I got my fix!! You can't go wrong with anything on the menu here. This location is a small one but I'm pretty sure that's why it's an "express". The 5 minutes I was here the staff was friendly and told me they were coming back to open a new location in Honolulu soon!! I'm super excited!

    (5)

  • J L.

    We had the tempura chicken and the super amazing pulled pork. Wow!!! Incredible food and you get a lot. 2 orders could really feed a family of 4. The food here was a lot better than the Luau we went to...and a lot cheaper!! Do yourself a favor and seek this place out, you won't regret it.

    (5)

  • Elizabeth D.

    A local restaurant to dine in or take out. The trip was a bit far from our hotel but a must go if you want local food.

    (5)

  • Danny S.

    Went here to pick up some plate lunch to take back to the hotel. Ordered the teriyaki chicken and loco moco. The wait was only 10 min or so. Price was decent. Food was pretty good. I like how the chicken wasnt slathered in sauce. Had really nice flavor. Was almost on the dried side though. The loco moco was ok. I preferred the loco moco from Kihei Cafe due to being able to upgrade to fried rice on the bottom. I think this place is ok if you need to grab a quick bite. Nothing fancy. The other restaurant (Da Kitchen Cafe) near the airport is way nicer, better service, and has more selection.

    (3)

  • Naomi K.

    Food: tastes great and huge portions in styrofoam boxes. Service: the person who took our order and served our food had a perpetual scowl on her face. Will go elsewhere for more friendly service.

    (3)

  • Dean S.

    Short on time and looking for good plate lunch in Maui and tired of the normal Drive In's? Give Da Kitchen a try! Stopped by here during my recent vacation in Maui. Only 15 mins away from our resort in Kihei this was a no brainer! We went kayaking/snorkeling in Makena in the AM and then headed here afterwards around 11am for lunch. Luckily it was not too crowded when we got there, but after we got our food and were eating this place got packed! I had the loco moco and it was good, but not mind blowing. The portions are huge, I ate everything except most of the rice lol. I like onions so that was a plus for me with the gravy. If I remember correctly my friend ordered the Big Braddah combo and got teri chicken and kalua pork and a side of spam musubi. It was decent but I do remember that the prices were kinda high. You can go to other plate lunch places and save a few bucks. I would like to go back to try some of the other plate lunches just to gauge how good their other stuff is. But overall, I'd go back since it is a convenient location.

    (3)

  • Bobby M.

    The BEST quick stop plate lunch place around. A definite 'must stop' especially after diving. The service is outstanding and quick. The Saimin was huge and delicious! Enough for two. The Mahi Mahi fish & chips had 2 generous pieces of fish and came out piping hot. The open at 9AM so you can hit them up for breakfast too, although I haven't tried that yet.,

    (5)

  • Pico P.

    This place is a local favorite. The ladies here are very nice. The food here is great. My favorite is the fish tempura. I also like the moco loco, chicken katsu, Da Lau Lau plate and the potato mac that comes with the fish tempura. I recommend this place, specially if you are in the Kihei area.

    (5)

  • Lisa D.

    I was last here May 2015. I eat at Da Kitchen as often as possible when I am vacationing in Maui. The food is delicious, the portions are huge, the staff is welcoming, and everybody can find something that they enjoy. I am a creature of habit, and so I usually order the Loco Moco. Huge beef patty that is absolutely delicious, a pile of onions (I get no mushrooms because mushrooms are gross), tons of white rice, scrambled egg, and delicious green salad with papaya seed dressing. Amazing! Easily 2 to 3 portions and I definitely make it last a few days as leftovers. From the teriyaki to the chicken katsu, pretty much everything on the menu, I've never heard a complaint about the food at Da Kitchen. The FRIED SPAM MUSUBI is amazing... if you don't think you like Spam, try this you'll change your mind. Promise! I will continue to come here every time I vacation in Maui. This last trip we brought eight people and had a family meal, it was wonderful! Thank you for making me feel like a part of your family, Da Kitchen. Aloha!

    (5)

  • Danielle K.

    Da Kitchen is a classic. I make a point of visiting every time I'm in town. Everything I've tried has been yummy. Teriyaki chicken, chicken katsu, mahi mahi tempura: all delicious. Pros: huge portions, reasonable prices Cons: As much as I like it here I've been literally devastated on my last two visits. I love Hawaiian macaroni salad. I loathe potato salad. For some ungodly reason they now mix the two. I asked if they had the option of just mac salad without the potato, which they did not. I almost wanted to cry. So now I have to order a green salad instead. UGH Also, at the express location everything is served in styrofoam to-go containers with plastic fork and knife, which is totally fine. However, trying to cut up the teriyaki chicken with plastic ware is pretty unpleasant. Can't they cut it up in slices like they do with the katsu?

    (4)

  • Ashley T.

    Da Kitchen has one of the most extensive menus I countered in Maui, from Hawaiian loco moco to Korean fried chicken. Their portions are extremely generous, able to last me two meals! I had the teriyaki chicken plate, which came with three giant pieces of chicken, two scoops of rice, and either mac salad or green salad. The chicken was tender and well-marinated in a teriyaki sauce that was not too sweet. The Korean chicken was lightly fried, also a good option if you're looking for Asian flavors. They also have mixed plates, combining two different meats like chicken katsu and BBQ short ribs. Although their portions are huge, the quality of the food isn't out of the ordinary. The flavors are adequate, but nothing special. Come with a big appetite, and you'll be more than satisfied!

    (3)

  • Peter N.

    Great value for the price. A little cheaper than the Cafe version, the portions are still generous, but the food will be served on styrofoam plates or boxes. No biggie. Spam musubi and loco moco were good. My first time trying loco moco and to be honest, it's just a hamburger patty with an eggs on top smothered with beef gravy. What's so great about that? Patty looked hand pressed, so kudos for that. Skip the fried wonton, looks like it was previous frozen? Same goes for the shumai. But aside from those two apps, the entrees were good for what they were (I'm just not a fan of the loco moco but recognize the quality) Helpful staff too.

    (4)

  • Eric T.

    Great food and fair price. This is a place I recommend to get a taster of the island. Love it and wish I had one at home.

    (4)

  • Tom G.

    We've been here a few times over the years - and it is NOT like the Da Kitchen over by the airport. I'm sorry to say you would think these two places could not possibly be owned or operated by the same folks... ? So we'l just leave it at that...

    (2)

  • Allison L.

    Great on the go choice. Combo plates are good. You can probably skip the Katsu but the Kalua pork and the teryaki beef are yummy. Definitely recommend the macaroni. Is it mind blowing? No but it's good and fast and that traditional lunch plate style food that says hawaii. The wait for your food may be longer than you'd like especially if you're taking it to go. I would recommend calling your order in and just quickly running in to grab your food and take it to the beach.

    (3)

  • Luyen D.

    Pros: Affordable, tasty, take-out Cons: Everything comes in take-out (styrofoam boxes), what a waste. We stayed in Wailea for a few days and got food from Da Kitchen twice. We tried the Fish and Chips (Mahi Mahi) and Korean Kalbi style ribs. Both were outstanding, probably the best Fish and Chips i've ever had...the fish was so fresh. Portions are really big and you can have dinner for 4, for around $50 USD which is a real bargain in Maui anywhere you go for dinner. My biggest pet peeve about Da Kitchen? Styrofoam containers - considering how beautiful Maui is, and how popular this place is i'd hope they care more about the environment. The amount of garbage we produced from a single meal was very unfortunate, as you can't opt for plates if you eat in.

    (4)

  • Nick R.

    Quick and easy, but I'll be honest with you, it's not going to knock your socks off. I had the lumpia and teriyaki chicken - good but nothing special. On the plus side, one entree and appetizer can come close to feeding two people comfortably. Another positive is that it is very close to the beach so it is easy to stop by here for a quick lunch.

    (3)

  • diana h.

    This was a pleasant surprise! Wish we would have tried this place years ago when we first started coming to Maui! The teriyaki chicken plate was outstanding! I loved the chicken, enjoyed the rice and the mac salad was great! Excellent customer service!!! I felt like I was at a family BBQ ~ Had to go back for a second piece of macadamia cream pie! Be sure not to leave without the pie! Thanks for the wonderful dining experience of authentic Hawaiian cooking! We WILL be back again and again... I would have added a photo but we ate it too quick! Amazing place!

    (5)

  • Christine M.

    I ordered chicken katsu from here. It wasn't as cooked and tasted really bland. I pick L&L's chicken katsu over theirs any day!

    (2)

  • Britta B.

    Authentic local and delicious. Definitely the Bruddah combo plate can feed two. So much food and all very good. A great place to have lunch. A lot of food for a decent price. I guess the only downside to this place is the food comes out in styrofoam, nothing reusable.

    (4)

  • Gordon R.

    Just went back 3 hours later for some oxtail soup. Bomb I could eat here three our four days a week. Get the lau lau in some form at least once then do it again. Fast and good service from a fast eating kind of place. The hawaiian plate was 20 bucks but it comes with lau lau, ginger chicken noodle soup, and lomi, salmon and macaroni salad and kalua pork with rice. It feeds two average male ('Murica) eaters. Go there and go there again. If you don't like it you are a bad person and you should feel bad

    (5)

  • K Y.

    I LOVE Da Kitchen in Kahalui. But NOT Kihei. Ordered the chicken long rice soup... it had wax paper in it... and other paper of some kind. I ordered the shredded pork plate lunch to go. While I waited an extra long time, seated where I could see the order desk. At one point she handed off a number of containers to a person seated in the restaurant area. A few minutes later, the person brought back a box explaining it wasn't her order. The person behind the desk set it back on the counter. A few MORE minutes later she bagged the returned box and declared it mine. When I mentioned I had seen that box delivered to the wrong customer, opened and sat on a table and that I should have a new order, she rolled her eyes and took the box back to the kitchen declaring to the "chef" I wanted a new box. The "chef" sarcastically said.. "Oh.. NO problem!" They made me wait a few MORE minutes (total of about 25 minutes for a slow time to-go order!) and then the CHEF brought me out the very same box with a smirk and handed it me. I thanked him, took the box and placed in the trash as I left. It is so sad to treat locals this way. Bad karma. Bad no matter what. I would avoid Da Kitchen Kihei even if you're in the mood.

    (1)

  • Adonna B.

    FIRST OF ALL SERVICE WAS BAD. The cashier was so freaking rude! You're not busting ass you're just taking orders. All you have to do is smile, press buttons, you're not serving anyone. She was basically like Squidward from SpongeBob. She did not know how to work the cashier. Their staff needs to be trained better. They need to smile more, and not throw chairs around. The only reason why I'm giving this place two stars is because the food was okay. Oh and I forgot to mention the trash was piling up people did not know where to throw the trash......But seriously needs better customer service, show some aloha.

    (2)

  • Scott S.

    Good place to get Hawaiian food near the airport. The place gets busy between 11 and 2 when most flights from the mainland land. Simple storefront in a strip mall. Parking spaces are a little in the lot, but that is common in land spacious Hawaii. Had the chicken katsu and it was a big portion of chicken with 2 scoops of rice and choice of green salad or Mac salad. The Mac salad was not my favorite but everything else was good. We also had the spam masubi and it was tasty.

    (4)

  • J C.

    Dinner take out Chicken cutlet Katsu 5 Yelp Kalua pork 5 Yelp Hamburger steak 5 Yelp All orders comes with green salad or mac & potato salad All orders are huge, you won't be hungry after. I deducted 1 star because it was slow. They were slammed with a lot of customers. Yes I would go back.

    (4)

  • Edward Y.

    Of all the places in Maui we tried, this honestly was the best bang for the buck. $13 for an order of katsu chicken with gravy on top. Thought this was typical to maui pricing, but when we opened the box, it had 3 big pieces of chicken. So filling for 2 of us that we had some leftovers for the next day. Food is delicious, only tip would be to put the gravy on the side for to-go orders so it would stay crunchier. Staff: fast and courteous Ambience: clean and casual I want to go back to try more items off their menu!

    (5)

  • Adam B.

    Unless you're a momona, you'll have plenty to take home as a late night snack. This is the place to go if you want a lot of food for not much money. The food itself is ok and kind of reminds me of the fast food chain L&L, which can be sampled on the mainland. Teriyaki Beef: My favorite of the meats I tried. Very thinly sliced and heavily marinated then finished with a nice char. My only gripe is that the serving of this meat was significantly smaller than the other meats in the Sumotori Combo. Teriyaki Chicken: Not as flavorful as the beef version and not as a charred. Decent though. Chicken Katsu: Pretty typical for chicken katsu and probably the biggest portion of meat. Really liked dipping it in the sweet chili sauce and the large bowl of tonkatsu sauce. Kalua Pork: It was tender and juicy, but I didn't taste much smokiness even though they used their "secret" imu. Kind of tasted like Southern pulled pork before the BBQ sauce is added. Definitely had better kalua pig elsewhere on the island. Mac Salad: Seemed like it had more mayonnaise than is usually found on a mixed plate. Other than that, it was pretty standard. Macadamia Nut Cream Pie: Actually had this as an appetizer before the meat was ready. Thick custard filling with roasted macadamia nut pieces and whipped cream on top. The custard didn't tasted especially macadamia-y by itself, so I was glad there was a generous sprinkling of actual nut pieces on top. The crust was ok.

    (3)

  • Pat A.

    Best Loco Moco I have had in years. Perfect rice. Flavorful gravy and grilled Maui onions the perfect touch. The mac/potato salad was amazing too

    (5)

  • Ty I.

    Swing and a miss. The good thing is you get enough food for two people with each dish, the bad was it was too salty to eat. I picked the kahloa pork and my wife got the fish. I'm not a picky eater by any means but the pork was sooooo salty that I was only able to take a few bites. On the plus side the counter girls were very nice. Hopefully this was just a fluke but it was an unfortunate experience on our first dinner in Maui.

    (2)

  • Bob S.

    Cool little place with laid-back attitude. Portions are big, prices reasonable. Kalua pork was a tad an the salty side. Teriyaki chicken was excellent.

    (4)

  • Meredith K.

    I received a recommendation for this mixed plate location. It was probably our one and only mixed plate on the trip. We decided to take it to go for our plane ride. We shared the chx katsu along with 1 spam musubi. It held up pretty good and their gravy was super tasty.

    (4)

  • Steve E.

    Da kitchen gave me da runs. I could not stop pooping after my meal of loco moco. I had high hopes after reading all of the good reviews, however was extremely disappointed. It tasted ok, however, it flew out of my body an hour later. In this day and age, why are you charged for a refill on soda? The soda syrup, water, carbonation, and paper cup are mere pennies in cost compared to what they charge, why not have unlimited refills??? Also, I understand maui has a perfect climate all year round, however, that is outside not inside weather, especially in a working restaurant. Turn on the air conditioning. Do not cook the customers while cooking the food.

    (1)

  • Ben W.

    After a landing, this was the first meal on the islands. I had to get a local moco and it did not disappoint. The portions were huge. I typically finish my food in one serving, but needed to save half for breakfast the next day. It was one large patty, covered with onions and a light brown gravy, and think it was hand made based on size and flavor. Eggs were over easy and runny to perfection. It also came with two scoops of rice and mac salad. I would give this place 5 stars, but tried the food from others in my party and it was average. Loco moco is a 5, overall it is a 4.

    (4)

  • Eric F.

    Great food, brings out some great local food! The service was great and the ladies working the counter were extremely friendly! Would definitely recommend.

    (5)

  • Bo W.

    If you only have time for one meal, Da Kitchen it is. They have a combo (sorry I forgot the name) which comes with a taste of every authentic Hawaiian food: Kahlua pork, long chicken rice, poi. We also ordered Deep Fried spam musubi. Out of the world.

    (5)

  • Adrienne F.

    Really really so-so We had spam musubi which was mostly rice and the big brudda plate lunch (meat choices of chicken teriyaki and chicken katsu). The folks are nice, service was quick and there was plenty of food, it just didn't taste particularly good.

    (3)

  • Jonathan C.

    Fat portion! So glad to have had my first Moco Loco at a spot that all the locals know. Tasty!!

    (5)

  • Hope Y.

    On Maui for a day, and Da Kitchen was my last stop before the airport. My Aunt and I decided to share the fish basket, and order a side salad, and that fish basket fed us both, with some leftovers for my Aunt to take home. From what I could see, all the plates that were served were HUGE! I mean gigantic! It's a little bit on the pricey side for plate lunch but I don't think this is a regular plate-lunch kind of place. I'll have to try some other things the next time I visit Maui.

    (3)

  • Regina R.

    Tasty local grinds. I always get the tempura fish $16.99 with three pieces of fish its enough to share. I add the salad with papaya seed dressing for $3.50 and my mom likes the chili fries only $4.99 and its enough for two also.

    (3)

  • Cortney G.

    Don't waste your time! There were so many things wrong about this place. My husband and I walked from our resort to the restaurant. While we were ordering I was asking very basic questions about the pie selection. The girl behind the counter had no idea how to describe any of them. Which is extremely frustrating because it's your job to be able to know about the food. I ended up ordering the Haupia chocolate pie. We waited and finally got our food and left halfway back to our resort I realized my pie wasn't in the bag so my husband ran back to go grab it. Turns out they sold my pie to someone else! They were completely out of it. So my husband got a macadamia nut one to replace it. The food was very average and there was nothing special about it. I was really hoping my pie would be worth it. But unfortunately it was really bad. The girl that described it said "I think it's creamy..." Which should have tipped me off. It was not creamy and it had was seemed like artificial whipped cream. I paid $4 for a small slice of pie. The least you could do is put real whipped cream on it! So disappointing.

    (2)

  • Theresa F.

    GREAT Hawaiian plate food. Every Hawaiian dish served including poi. We go 3 to 4 times a visit. Kalua pork, Kalbi ribs, Chicken Katsu and Lau Lau's to die for! Not fancy just delicious.

    (5)

  • J F.

    Quick and friendly. Food was just okay, not many options if you have to avoid gluten. Kalua pig was way too wet and salty. The macaroni salad is more potato then mac, which we def didn't prefer. Just okay.

    (3)

  • Adam G.

    For was just what I expected. Not to fancy but tasty and filed my gut. We were looking for quick, but not fast food. One 3 combo plate was enough for me, my wife and our 2 young ones. Feed the family for 14 bucks? Sounds good to me. Again, not all that fancy but serves is purpose.

    (5)

  • Emma M.

    My husband and I are on our honey moon like many other couples. I saw this had great reviews on yelp so this was our first non breakfast meal we tried. The mac potato salad was good. But not amazing. Everything was too salty or sweet and the rice was stale and cold. We threw most of it away. The restraunt was not busy and dirty. And the water tasted like crap. I wish it would have been a better experience.

    (1)

  • Travis H.

    Good grubby local food! . It's not the best you will find but will for sure get the job done and leave you needing a beer to feel the pig out complete. Loco moco is a must. Easy for pick up with parking. We picked up with the hurricane coming in that night.

    (5)

  • Michael C.

    Was psyched trying the plate lunches here after hearing so many good things. When we got here at 1pm the place was packed and a long line of patrons. A great menu with all the originals like chicken katsu, teriyaki, loco moco, spam musubi, etc. Maybe this place is catered to the tourists but the hamburger patty was too lean, the gravy very watery and the katsu bland. Did not taste like a locals restaurant. There are better plate lunch places in Kihei.

    (2)

  • Sumil T.

    Solid local plate lunch style food although a tad on the pricey side. The deep fried spam musubi is a winner and the portions are generous. I want to say this is the same folks that had opened Da Kitchen in Honolulu a couple years back. It was good to be able to eat here since the Honolulu location closed down.

    (4)

  • Ashlea H.

    My favorite spot to eat of all the places I ate at on my recent trip to Maui. Delicious, authentic and kid friendly! Hey, Da Kitchen, ship me some Katsu Chicken, yah?

    (5)

  • Michelle L.

    The fried spam Mitsubishi is good, but they either need more teriyaki sauce or more spam in there. The Korean chicken was my fave. The bento was a little on the dry side. needs a little more sauce or flavor. I wish they had a curry sauce for their katsu

    (3)

  • Jean L.

    Kalua pork wasn't as good as in q lot of other plaves on maui... If you want to eat a lot of food, that's the right place though!

    (2)

  • Jimming C.

    how do Hawaiians stay so fit if they eat stuff like this? loco moco is awesome. hot savory gravy, a nice gooey over easy egg, a fat patty of juicy ground beef. not to mention macaroni salad. better go do a snorkeling or surfing session first so you can justify eating this richness. reward yourself. quality was a little inconsistent during the 2 times I went.

    (4)

  • Russ U.

    We had heard about the tradition of the a plate lunch here in Hawaii. We wanted to try one. Four different locals including tour guides as well as bellboys had told us that this was the place for a traditional plate lunch. After eating here we agree with all of them that this is a really good place to eat. I had the Loco Moco plate which is a hamburger steak with brown gravy topped with an egg on top of a bed of rice. The plate also included two scoops of white rice and some macaroni salad. I thought it was great. In fact when I get back home I'm going to try to make one myself. My wife got a chicken dish that she also liked. One thing I will tell you is that the portions here are huge! We came in to get some lunch but after eating this much food we will probably not be ready for supper. If you're here on the beach don't miss this restaurant. It is small and would be easily missed but trust me if you come here for lunch or dinner I don't believe you will be disappointed. Especially, if you're looking for a more local flavor. All in all a big thumbs up!

    (5)

  • Geno G.

    The kitchen is fast! This is our first time here so I don't know what the typical wait time is for food but, today, we waited less than five minutes after ordering our food. We had the teriyaki chicken and the Loco Moco. Both were tasty.

    (4)

  • Amy L.

    Absolutely DELICIOUS!!! I'm a huge fan of traditional Hawaiian lunch plate-style food, and Da Kitchen does it very well! The portions are huge, so unless you have a monstrous appetite, you might consider splitting a 2- or 3-item combo between 2 people! Or if you're like me, you just relish the idea of having delicious leftovers for the next day...mmmm, leftovers...! The kalua pork is flavorful, moist, and not fatty...and you get a HUGE scoop of it with your meal! The chicken katsu is also fantastic:: crunchy and not too oily coating, moist chicken inside, and is very generously sized! The lunch plate comes with two scoops of rice and a scoop of their "potato macaroni salad"...this is my only pet-peeve here. I was hoping for the more traditional macaroni salad that I'm used to at Hawaiian joints...but this tasted more like a (really good) potato salad that just happened to have some macaroni thrown in...this is a matter of preference, not of flavor! A small detail, perhaps, is that the meats came on top of a bed of shredded cabbage...I'm used to finding the cabbage under my kalua pork, but it's usually cooked within an inch of its life! This was fresh, crunchy, a perfect contrast to the salty, warm, shredded pork and fried chicken pieces! The nitty-gritty: This restaurant is WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE, with a large dining room with plenty of tables and booths, but no public restroom...if you need one, they'll give you a key to one upstairs in the same building. There are lots of beverage choices, although the soda fountain is pricey ($2.59 for a medium soda??? REALLY???), and you have to pay $1 for refills...but you can get juices or lemonade instead, and apparently they let you b.y.o.b. from the liquor store next door, if the latter's sign is to be believed! Easily overlooked: They have desserts! And they look like they are either home-made, or at least of a decent quality. I tried the Chantilly cake, and while I'm still not exactly sure what it was, it was very tasty! I noticed they also had a chocolate cake, a coconut macadamia pie, and plump cinnamon buns with icing...I'm sure I'll try at least one or two of them before I leave the island!

    (5)

  • Charles P.

    This really is fast food, Hawaiian style. Perfectly fine and tasty, but don't expect the best version of anything that you get. Musubi is good, but supplies are limited. Burger is surprisingly good.

    (3)

  • Arielle S.

    Delicious. However, PLEASE stop selling both to-go and for-here meals in styrofoam containers!! We all love this planet right?

    (3)

  • Darien R.

    I loved this place. Our taxi driver told us about this place. It's a local hang-out, not a tourist trap which is what we were looking for. We had the Korean short ribs and the Loco Moco. Very good and satisfying. The ribs were cooked just right and the Loco Moco was a huge portion, complete with egg, gravy and rice. Their menu will excite you. And they have specials of the day they put up on a portable chalk board. When we were there, they had the Pork Belly over rice that i wanted to try, but maybe next time we're in Maui?? If you're looking for good, local Hawaiian grub--this is the place.

    (4)

  • Rachel K.

    The best loco moco I've ever had... It's really a large portion, so be very hungry or share! Wish they had one in LA.... :T

    (5)

  • A H.

    The parents and I just wanted to split a plate lunch since it was too early for a full blown meal, but a morning at Big Beach had woken our appetites. An awesome guy at the hat shop in Lahaina had recommended Da Kitchen, so when we saw the express, we pulled right over. Great local vibe, and nice people behind the counter. Only one guy in front of me (11am on a Sunday), so my order came out within 10 minutes. We ordered the Big Bruddah combo with kalua pork and teri beef, and an extra side of mac salad (to prevent fork stab wounds), about $15 total. Soooo much food, and soooo ono! The teri beef was the perfect slightly chewy texture, and the pork just melted into salty deliciousness. Although we intended it as just a snack, we weren't hungry again until dinner. Would highly recommend! Only 4 / 5 because I'm picky about mac salad. It was more of a potato salad, and the chunks of potato were pretty big. Still tasted good, but it was just a little disappointing.

    (4)

  • John P.

    Very Good takeout food if your staying the area. The fish tempura was excellent and the kahula pork was great. Good mac salad as well. Portions were very big, would go back

    (4)

  • Trice T.

    This was the first place my family dined at when we arrived to Maui. It came highly recommended by the locals. The restaurant has a very intimate "mom and pop" feel to it and the staff are all friendly and nice. We ordered the loco moco, chicken katsu, and a chicken teriyaki plate. The food was decent and the prices are to be expected for Maui. Nothing fancy, but good sized portions.

    (3)

  • Ronald L.

    Tried this place on a recommendation of a tour guide on Maui for good local plate lunch. The restaurant was nicely recorded but they didn't have the air conditioning turned up very much because I was perspiring by the time I had finished eating my food. We tried the fried spam musubi since they said it was developed for the travel channels bizarre foods. It was kinda bland. We also got the regular spam musubi. Both musubis were mostly rice with only a very thin slice of spam. Not worth the price. We also got the chicken katsu plate and loco moco plate. Both plates were large on portions! The hamburger for the loco moco was soft and juicy and huge like the plate. It could've used more brown gravy though. The chicken katsu was good, hard to mess that up. Both plates came with the option of macaroni, potato or tossed salad with choice of dressing. All in all, for the price you pay, you get a lot of food! Not many plate lunch places in the area, so that makes it a find in itself.

    (3)

  • Brian S.

    Spam musubi. Yes! They don't have it all the time, but when they do, it's worth adding it on your order. That's for darn sure. Huge portions. Good service. Odd location but worth checking out if you want to eat a meal and sleep for the rest of the afternoon. Aloha.

    (3)

  • Patti L.

    Omg! Loved the fried noodles with hot mustard and shoyu! Saimin with soft won tun...not on menu but they have it! Potato mac salad so good! Will definitely come back! Super quick service! !! Barely sat down when she called my name and delivered to the table!

    (5)

  • Greg S.

    Worst meal we've had all year. The food so greasy. This place is all quantity and no quality. I've been to Da Kitchen near the airport and loved it. Went 4 times then found this sister 'express'. Now my taste buds are tainted and I'll never crave hawaiian food again.

    (1)

  • John S.

    Went there looking for a quick local place to eat after an afternoon trip. The place is nothing fancy,but very friendly staff. It is byob with a liquor store right next door. Does it get any better? I had the lau lau. Had seen it on food tv and wanted to try it. It is pork,fish wrapped in taro leaves wrapped in banana leaves then steamed. It was well prepared, but it is more of a local taste. There were a lot of things on the menu I'll order next time. My son had the Kailua (?) pork which was a home run. Don't usually give 5 stars to a place where I wasn't thrilled about what I ordered, but it was me not the place. So if you go and want lau lau just be aware of what it is.

    (5)

  • Hamdan A.

    Not sure about all the positive yelp review. Food is not tasty and blend. Try Cafe Ole next door which has truly authentic Hawaiian food. Don't waste your money at Da Kitchen Cafe.

    (1)

  • William B.

    Da Kitchen is a tasty first stop when you come from the airport on the way to your first Maui destination. We really enjoyed the fried fish basket, the chicken soup and the teriyaki chicken. But walking out, we all felt stuffed to the hilt! This may explain why Hawaiian cuisine hasn't exactly caught fire in the States? Yes the food was tasty, and perhaps a bit weird (there appears to be a love of food like Spam), but it would be difficult for most to eat this type of heavy cuisine too often. Friendly staff and tasty food make it worth the stop, but I would recommend sharing the food with as many friends as you can bring.

    (4)

  • Randi L.

    The fried musubi was so good and the terriyaki beef was tasty.However, the chow funn had no flavor so i didn't really touch it but the portions were so large I was able to get full off of my date's chicken katsu. I also really liked that they offered brown rice as an option. I heard the the meat jun was a local favorite, but unfortunatley they only served it at this location on special only.

    (3)

  • Josh K.

    Excellent food and service. I was very pleased with how quickly my food came during a busy time. The fried spam musubi is a must try.

    (5)

  • Ryna D.

    We needed something quick and found this on Yelp.. This is one of the few times I've been disappointed by Yelp recommendations. Really, I don't get why they have good ratings. We had the loco moco, kahlua pork and spam musubi. All weren't particularly good. To be fair, I knew I wouldn't like spam musubi (what's with the spam craze anyway?) but my bf wanted to try it. The loco moco was just mushy and the pork was way too salty. Definitely not going back again.

    (2)

  • Sherry C.

    We lived in Kihei for 4 years and had Da Kitchen regularly. Every time friends or family would come visit we would always take them there for the Kalua Pork! Its amazing... Juicy, flavorful and everyone has loved it. The staff is friendly and the facility is clean ***** 5 stars all the way!!!

    (5)

  • John P.

    A taste of Aloha! If you are hungry and are looking for an affordable place to get some grub, then this is the place you need to go. They offer a variety of different items on their menu which ranges from plate lunches, burgers, noodles, all the way to omelets. If you cant pick just one item on the menu I suggest going with the Combo Plates which let you select 2 or 3 choices. I ordered the Big Braddah Combo and choose chicken katsu and terri chicken with 2 scoops of mac salad and 1 scoop of rice. The portions are large you can easily split between 2 people if you go with a combo plate. The chicken katsu was smack-tacular and the chicken was juicy and well marinated. I ended up not finishing my meal because it was so much food. Put me in a food coma for sure. This place will definitely hit the spot after long day at the beach.

    (4)

  • Ashley M.

    It's very delicious and the customer service was excellent. It's a little pricey but worth it. I will be back

    (4)

  • J P.

    I used to like coming here, that is until they became skimpy with their food. Stingy comes to mind. For example, their Mac potato salad is good for about three bites. I also ordered a side of chicken teriyaki and some rice; they charged me over $9. Shortly after ordering this side chicken and rice, I changed my mind and the cashier tells me that it has already been prepared! Seriously? Prepared???its a fast food joint; nothing is freshly prepared. They take a already cooked piece of chicken and they throw it on a grill for a few minutes, if that. Yeah, I know it's Maui but $9 for 2 pieces of cheap thigh meat and some rice is highway robbery. Looking for somewhere else to eat the next time! Oh, this place will nickel and dime you for everything. Try asking for cup of water! It ain't free. Charging for soda refills is completely ludicrous!

    (1)

  • Leia V.

    Omg I love this place! We've been coming here for 10 years to get the fried fish... One of our favorites things to eat in Maui! Is recommend the fish tempura plate, which is a HUGE serving of delicious mahi mahi fried and served with a generous portion of rice and salad. Love it!

    (5)

  • Watson B.

    Liked a lot -- big portions and well made. Got the Chicken Katsu and the Teriyaki Beef (the better of the two imho) If you want a quality mixed plate -- this is the place

    (4)

  • Michelle W.

    Food was delicious and larger portions than you normally get in a plate lunch. A little pricey. Friendly customer service.

    (4)

  • Mike M.

    Love their chili and rice, with a side of spam musubi.

    (4)

  • Peace for U.

    Great Hawaiian fast food. Our large group got a little bit of everything and we were not disappointed. Lemonade was yummy. Loco moco was awesome. Pork, chicken katsu and teriyaki steak was wonderful. We all loved the macaroni potato salad! The kids loved the fried macaroni bites. All of the portions (even the kids ones) were big enough to share for two people. The only thing that we were bummed about was that they ran out of fried masubi by the time we got there super friendly staff.

    (5)

  • Gabe C.

    This used to be our "go to" spot during our annual Maui vacations. But I think we've had to cross it off our list now. Food is still decent, but for a family of 4 (3 and 6 year old), we walked away spending close to $60, which is more of what we would expect from an over the counter "express" place. Also, they are now going skimp on the loco moco gravy, and when I asked for more, they tried charging an additional $2! Workers also all seemed to want to be somewhere else. Not exactly the local experience we were used to getting there. As I said, the food is still pretty good, but I think we can get it at plenty of other places as well.

    (2)

  • Sherri C.

    I ordered a hamburger to go. Brought it back to the hotel room. It was burnt on the outside and raw meat on the inside. Tried to microwave it to cook the meat. But it just completely got burnt. And now the room stinks Very disappointed. Never had a raw burger before from a restaurant. My husband got the pastrami sandwich and found it ok. We will not go back and do not recommend it

    (1)

  • nisha c.

    Katsu chicken is the best. Potato Mac salad amazing. Huge servings. You can eat for 2 days.

    (4)

  • Mel L.

    If you want to try the deep fried musubi, call ahead to make sure they have it! We were told by the girl at the counter that they don't have it every day. We asked which days but she said they don't know! She also said their other location in Kahului has it more often than they do. Too bad, we really wanted to try it! Apparently they get a lot of requests, wonder why they don't stock it more! We had a combo platter with the kahlua pork and chicken katsu and it was really good. Even when you say you're eating in, everything is served in the same takout styrofoam containers. The good thing is, it's biodegradable! We were surprised. We placed a lemon wedge after using it on the top of the lid and by the time we were done our meal it had almost eaten through the styro. Good Job Da Kitchen :)

    (5)

  • Kathy G.

    I wouldn't go back. The food as well as the customer service on the day of my visit was lacking flavor.

    (2)

  • Kyle Y.

    Great Hawaiian food with very generous portions Enjoy coming here time & time again because of the size portions they serve and quality of food. Got the katsu & teriyaki beef as part of the choose 2. Would have liked to substitute the beef for Kalbi ribs. Not a knock on the beef because it's well seasoned and plenty of taste. I like how they offer a different twist with the potato-mac salad vs the mac salad crap (overdoused in cheap mayo w/carrots) that always tastes the same when ordering Hawaiian food. Didn't realize they serve breakfast, Next time I'll try it out.

    (4)

  • David M.

    My family and I loved this place. It has numerous inexpensive items on the menu. No liquor license, but you can bring in your own beer/wine. It's full of locals, which tells you something. We ate here twice on our recent vacation, and even the kids liked it.

    (5)

  • Pete T.

    Got the Big Bruddah Combo and yes it was big, but no it wasn't great. I got the chicken katsu and teriyaki chicken. The latter was better but nothing special. The chicken katsu had no flavour at all and they justify it by giving you a large tub of brown sauce. Expensive for the quality of the meal sold.

    (2)

  • Marek R.

    I've been coming here for 10 years and the food and service keeps getting better! Giant portions of food, lovingly prepared and seasoned just right. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu, its all good eats, definitely comfort food. This time I went I got my food to go in record time, which was awesome because I was starving! Chicken katsu is perfect, as is the teriyaki beef and chicken. I buy a combo and eat it for 3 meals! Love this place and would contemplate moving if it ever closed down. Come hungry.

    (5)

  • Leonard L.

    Go Kahului. Kahului location is great taste and good portion. At this location just walk on bye and save your money

    (2)

  • Chef Daniel B.

    I can only speak of the kahula pork plate lunch.....!!!!!! I had it 3 times in my 9 days in Maui. Always hot, perfectly seasoned, nice portion and consistently great!!! Mahalo, Daniel

    (5)

  • Freda R.

    This is a pretty late review but better late than never. The loco moco is off the hook.....yum yum yum yuuuuum! I do regret not trying anything else. I guess till the next visit!

    (5)

  • Mark P.

    I had the shredded pork I rather enjoyed meal and my Mac and potato salad. I also like how they greeted and said goodby to all the customers. Sometimes at subway they greet you but it is not real and it's phony.

    (5)

  • Lynsey G.

    I went to Da Kitchen with my husband and we had large and very tasty portions of food for our lunch. My hubby tried the Loco Moco and I had Fried Noodles since I am vegetarian. My noodles were delicious and despite the large portion I devoured it all! Those noodles are addictive. The atmosphere is laid back, pay at the front and chill as long as you'd like. My husband enjoyed trying something new and was very filling. It was cool to try the local Hawaiin flavors. I would definitely go back! This is a smaller version of their main restaurant near the airport.

    (5)

  • Catherine M.

    This was our first Hawaiian restaurant here in Maui that we visited. I was craving breakfast and as we got in the nazi chef yelled at the girl in front that was taking out orders that he wasn't cooking breakfast. This was only 930 am??...So we opted to ordering what ever he can cook. I wanted the chowfun and was turned down by the chef. So we opted for saimin and loco moco. Strange experience but the saimin was ok. It didnt blow my mind. We also ordered some togo for lunch. I had the chicken katsu and chicken teriyaki. The teriyaki wasn't the best. The katsu was just ok.

    (3)

  • Donna Marie T.

    This is always the first stop upon touchdown! Loco Moco HEAVEN!!!! The absolute BEST I have ever had! You can't go wrong here for a local food fix! It's actually a sin if you don't stop here when you're on the island! Hearty portions will have you bringing home the rest to enjoy later!

    (5)

  • Andrew K.

    Came recommended by locals and not too far from Wailea. Cleaner than I thought it would be. Price was right. We got a bunch of side dishes (I liked the banana leaf thingie, kalua pork was only so-so). Food was good, but didn't blow my mind. If you are hungry and in a rush, worth going.

    (3)

  • Sasha C.

    I wouldn't say the food was perfect but I had to try the Loco Moco, and yeah I can see why some people didn't get the hype around it. But if you like gravy and meat, this should be good enough. the loco moco was rice with a beef patty (think hamburger patty?) and an egg (get over easy) toppled with a decent amount of gravy. don't forget the spam musubi although i didnt get to try the tempura version. the platters are a bit pricey but you do get a good amount of food for what you pay. if youre a small eater you can even split it with 2 people. not sure if they typically have wait service but the night we went the cashier apologized and asked us to come get our food when our name was called.

    (4)

  • Chris C.

    Great mixed plate. Combo of two meats, pork and chicken which both were done right! Great sticky rice and potato mac was real good. Very flavorful. Fish and chips were the best I had on the island. Crispy and the batter was very flavorful. My only complaint was that I was treated poorly by the lady at the counter. Maybe because I was a tourist? This does seem to happy in Hawaii (Maui) and experienced it a few times! Back off islanders. I am bringing good money to your economy! Appreciate it dont disrespect it! Four stars for the diss!

    (4)

  • Lou I.

    Try the spam musubi and the loco moco; you won't be disappointed. Great value for the amount of food they give you. Very delicious.

    (4)

  • Rene M.

    Moco Loco and Kaula Pork plates always good every time we visit Maui! Great local food.

    (4)

  • Larry M.

    I'm Born in HANA moved to LA at 5yrs old and the Da Kitchen is just like eating at AUNTIES it's the BEST. So Tourist commenting on REAL HAWAIIAN FOOD please. MAHALOS to Virgie and the CHEF and staff.

    (5)

  • Robert R.

    Been to both the Kahului and Kihei express locations. We had wanted to have a celebratory "a hui hou" dinner at the Kahului location, but alas it was not open (Sunday). So begrudingly we went to Kihei location. Disappointed to the nth. Funny it seems we paid less at the Kahului locationand got a better quality of food at comparatively cheaper prices. And we got table service..Will definitely avoid going to their Kihei location at all costs...

    (2)

  • Ang C.

    Lau lau was dry, Lumpia was blown out and oil logged, the saimen was ok but didn't pair well with the teriyaki gristle and dry charsiu gristle. Have been eating here for years and it's really going down hill. Also the price is similar to a 4 star restaurant. Hopefully this place reads this and fixes it problems and takes care of the locals.

    (1)

  • Gennie J.

    All the food there was pretty good they were able to accommodate our large group and one hour before closing considering Maui local restaurants mostly close around 8 or 9 o'clock at night.

    (4)

  • vic f.

    Just got back from a snorkel/kayak trip and was famished, not to mention a bit seasick, what I need some stick to my ribs fare, and this was it! We split the 3 item combo, with katsu chicken, kalua pork, and teri beef. I have nothing but raves for all three, each was plentiful and the girls were super nice. Its not table service, you go to the front and order, they'll bring it to you. My belly very happy.

    (4)

  • Keala K.

    The food is great, the portions is huge so if your not that hungry I would definitely share a plate. With the portions being huge expect to pay a huge price. I was thinking if they half the price and the plate I would be back more often. I don't care to eat left overs and this doesn't encourage portion control. Major Kanak Attact if you finish the whole plate.

    (3)

  • C N.

    Let me be clear - this is one of the best deals on the Hawaiian islands! I am surprised it has only 3 1/2 stars. Great food, not greasy or over cooked and great value. We ordered 2 mixed plates with beef, katsu chicken, kalua pork and teri chicken. Also order a burger for my son. TON of food and everything was delicious. Rice was sticky and moist as well as the Mac salad. This was well worth the price and would recommend this to anyone! I will hit this place up next time I am in Hawaii - Mahalo.

    (5)

  • Eugene F.

    My favorite local place on this Island. Went there twice on our recent trip. Definitely the best loco moco on Maui. Everything we tried was very good. The Kalua pork was exceptionally good as was the shrimp scampi.

    (5)

  • T C.

    Lemme put it this way: I once flew out here from SF just for their kalua pork. This was the first place I ever had the awesome yummyness that is kalua pork. A few years later, I was in the area (well, Oahu's sort of in the area...), and hopped over to Maui for a few days of golf and food, and it was good. As good as a I remembered (and I've had a lot of kalua pork since the first time). Big giant piles of food, and at a decent price.

    (5)

  • Lindsay Z.

    Not nearly as good as the Kahului location, but if you're staying in South Maui this is a great spot to get some Teriyaki Chicken or a Burger (both beef and veggie). Huge portions for not a lot of money. Many times I order a dish, eat half, and save the remainder for a later meal. And there is plenty on the plate to do this. Order at the counter and take it to-go, then walk across South Kihei Road and eat on the lawn by the beach. Yum! The indoor seating was not air-conditioned last time I was there (August 07), and despite the fans it can get quite hot and stuffy. Staff is super friendly and will explain stuff on the menu to you if you're confused. Lots of locals come here for lunch too.

    (4)

  • Ian S.

    Solid quality, epic portions, good service, mellow atmosphere. Prefer the Kihei branch to the Kahului one. Katsu's great.

    (4)

  • Farah J.

    went in here to eat before we headed to Hana for the day... ordered da kitchen omlette with potatoes... the potatoes were a little under cooked but crispy... everything in the omlette was fresh, and even tho its a no frills place... and they charge 75 cents for fountain drink refills, the food was HUGE, one dish was more than enough for two people... all the ingredient were fresh, and there were locals coming in to order... wouldnt be opposed to eating here again.

    (3)

  • Jay S.

    FOOD POISONING EXPRESS!! Our first night in Kihei, my wife and I went to Da Kitchen on the recommendation of a local. We both had the kalua pork, teriyaki chicken, and the chicken katsu plates. The pork was actually really tasty, katsu was pretty good, but the chicken was really leathery. HOWEVER, we spent the next day either in bed, or fighting over who got to use the toilet. Happy honeymoon memories! I thought we were going to have to see the doctor instead of enjoying our time in Maui. I've already called the Health Department.....

    (1)

  • yabad a.

    Hawaian mix plate was very salty and simply not that good at all.

    (3)

  • Carol C.

    Excellent local hawaiian food. They've got everything here and with many of the items on the menu, you'll have leftovers. The Hawaiian combo plate consisting of kalua pork, lau lau, chicken long rice, white rice, lomi lomi salmon and mac salad is a good intro to local food, but the kalua pig is a bit too salty. I really like the wide noodles (can't remember what they are called) -- tasty and light. Also, their teri and katsu chicken are wonderful. I can understand why hawaiians are larger...it's all meat and no veggies! But oh me oh my do I *heart* hawaiian food. They need to do a bit of an update with their ordering/entry area. Kinda shabby and flies are no good.

    (4)

  • Joey L.

    Authentic flavorful Hawai cuisine. Loco moco, mac salad, omelets, hamburgers and a whole host of foods that will get you to type 2 diabetes if that's your goal. They don't sell you short on quantity here. and you'll never leave a meal from Da Kitchen hungry.

    (3)

  • Carol O.

    good spot to pop into if you're really hungry and don't feel like spending much (besides, you're not really in HI to eat at denny's, which is next door, are you?). hubby had the teri beef plate and thought it was on the sweet side... drowned in teriyaki sauce. i had a cheeseburger, which was humungous w/ a few different cheeses. they used the hamburger steak, which is seasoned and contains bits of onion. delish! not too much seating inside. probably best to grab and go eat on the beach across the street.

    (3)

  • Allan Family A.

    Our family went here recently on our wonderful vacaton to Maui. Wow, is the best way to describe it. The food is fantastic, you get a huge amount of it, and prices are resonable but you need to get there early because it gets packed at night for dinner. We liked it so much on our trip we went twice. Tell all your friends.

    (5)

  • james h.

    Average Hawaiian food. First time I've had taro paste. Uneventful by itself but not bad with the Kahlua pork. The kalua pork was fine, nothing great nothing bad. Lau Lau was bland. Lomi was not that good at all. I couldn't taste much of the salmon and the portion was small. If you haven't had hawiian food before then this place will work but I've had better. Maybe this Kihei non-Express shop is not as good as the other one?

    (3)

  • Hello K.

    You get a *ton* of food for cheap prices - Hawaiin plate lunches at its best! The chicken katsu/bbq chicken combo. is good, and comes with rice and macaroni salad. Hubby loved the fried fish combination. Expect to gain some weight if you eat here too often.

    (4)

  • Huy T.

    Was in Maui recently and tried Da Kitchen for lunch. While watching tv earlier, Bizarre Foods highlighted this place in Maui. I thought I'd give it a shot. Yes, the portions are large but I finished everything I ordered. I guess my main gripe with it is that I can get this food 10 minutes from my house at L&L Hawaiin BBQ.

    (3)

  • Jamie P.

    Picked up lunch for 7 (5 adults and two kids) and it was fantastic, all for under $70. The Hawaiian plate was what I ordered and the Lau Lau pork was good, but the Kalua Pork was out of this world. A MUST if you are in or near Kihei. I got the kids the Katsu Chicken (basically chicken tenders) which went over just OK, but the Chow Mein was a home run with them (I tried it and it was fine). The Ahi was goo, but ultimately get the Kula Pork on its own and enjoy.

    (4)

  • Lovanna L.

    I went to Da Kitchen twice. The first time I shared a traditional cheeseburger with my husband and it was one of the best burgers I had ever had. The burger was really juicy and flavorful and cooked to perfection. The next time, I order the platter with lau lau on it and that was alright. The burgers are much better.

    (4)

  • Annie C.

    Through our drive to Hana per Hana Highway during our honeymoon in Maui, we stopped by a stand to grab some fresh coconuts and fruit. The guy gave us a recommendation to stop by Da Kitchen for some authentic Hawaiian food. Since we were staying at the Four Seasons in Wailea, da Kitchen (located in Kheihi) was not too far from us. I got the combo plate (Hawaiian Plate).. The pork lau lau (steamed pork wrapped in taro leaves) was awesome...it was tender, flaky, and I ate it up, including the taro leaves the pork was cooked in. We ordered the poi, which is a sauce made with taro, a veggie that's plentiful and harvested in Maui. Dip the pork in poi. My husband got Da Saimin (noodles in soup broth with beef & veggies) and soup was too greasy and wasn't refreshing as we'd hoped. For me, the only great dish was the pork lau lau. I could do without everything else. I don't know how authentic this place really is, considering they are located RIGHT on S.Khehi road, along all the tourist traps, but it's a cheap, decent eat. Dress is very casual.

    (3)

  • P S.

    Great food if you don't mind gaining a few hundred pounds. I ordered the combo plate with chicken and kailua pork. The chicken was dry and the pork looked like a heap of fat and meat. Don't get me wrong, this is how Hawaii does it, and they do it very well. It's just not my style.

    (3)

  • Maricar A.

    OMG I loved this place!! Everything in Hawaii is so overpriced, but I've read reviews on Yelp about this restaurant and it is worth trying! This place is cheap! You get so much food for what you pay for. I was super stuffed. I wanted to eat here everyday, but we had to try other places. The Kahlua pork was so good mixed it w/ the poi and it gaved the poi flavor. The chicken katsutori was good too! Give this one a try when you are in the Kihei, Maui area!

    (5)

  • Christine T.

    OK breakfasts, local style. They overcooked my eggs - I ordered over easy and they gave me over hard. YUCK. We waited so long I was too hungry to send it back...

    (2)

  • R L.

    I really wish there was half stars on these ratings. Da Kitchen is da good. It' not a nice sit down meal 4* good, but it's a "nice quick meal for low price 4* good" :) Good portions, good price, tasty local food.

    (4)

  • Bryan L.

    Da Kitchen was a great find for my family. It's located just north of the resorts on South Maui and is a great change of pace from the other restaurants in that area. It's what you expect from a place frequented by locals: the prices are reasonable, the food tasty and the portions are simply ginormous. I mean, they were big even for Hawaiian standards. We got 2 Loco Mocos, 1 salad (still huge), 1 Fish Tempura and 1 Teriyaki Beef. We ended up taking our lunches home to finish for dinner. Definitely recommended after working up an appetite snorkeling or surfing.

    (4)

  • Wayne T.

    That was the best rockin' loco moco I've ever had...the burger patty was tasty and delicious and the gravy was dreamy. The portions are large and I was completely stuffed by the end of lunch. My wife had the 3-item combo with kalua pork, teriyaki chicken, and chicken katsu. The teriyaki chicken and chicken katsu were good, but nothing special. I personally found the kalua the best of the three.

    (5)

  • ira g.

    The food was a lot- the Hawaiian cuisine authenticity is really obvious. We love the Luau here. Definitely will come back to try on other menus. The location is also near to the Kamaole Beach. Take a lunch after a relax day at the beach.

    (4)

  • Matt P.

    This place is located in a small shopping plaza. It's pretty easy to find. You get alot for your money here. Get the 3 item combo and split it. It's big enough for 2. I believe it's about $11 or so. Not bad. I recommend their kahlua pork. Very juicy and delicious. And when you're done, walk across the street to the beach and just sleep it off.

    (4)

  • Lee B.

    Ok, when my two teenage boys can not finish a meal, it is either bad or massive portions..... in this case it was the portions. Forget about diets here, just go with the flow....

    (4)

  • Gen E.

    We were starving and I wanted to try this place based on the reviews here and the one in our Maui Revealed book. We enjoyed the experience but thought the meat was on the dry side and it was a bit too salty for our taste. But overall we appreciated giving it a test run.

    (3)

  • Henry W.

    The girls at the front desk were not friendly. I had the Chicken Katsu and teriyaki beef combo. The chicken was very good but the beef was among the worst Teriyaki beef I have ever had. The cut of meat was too lead, too thin and very, very chewy. The portion was surprisingly small...I was shocked given Da Kitchen's reputation. Not worth the money, I can get this poor quality food from any local stand for much less. Won't be back.

    (1)

  • Bobo C.

    loco moco---was one of the best ones from the island. beef on a stick --was alright. was a bit on the salty side katsu chicken---was a bit dry very little taste make sure you share your plate. It was too much food for one person. Went to waste.

    (3)

  • Dr. X.

    With over 70 positive reviews, you should take one look and say... must go! This is a down home kinda fast (not that fast actually) food local joint. I emphasize local because that's the kind of food you'll get and that's the kind of people dropping by (besides tons of local tourists that are staying in the area). More local people = better place to eat. That's the secret formula. Sure, some of the fish is a little overcooked, sure the Korean BBQ style ribs are little over sauced and cooked slightly burnt but it's just a cool place to hang and grub. Why complain? The price, that's local food price anyways. Everything in Maui's a little pricey I guess.

    (4)

  • Amarar S.

    Kristin R. is right. We had burgers, which we only finished half of. They were far tastier than a lot of other food we had that was a lot more expensive. We got a huge portion of fries for a buck! It's not pretty, but it's clean and it's good and by Maui standards, dirt cheap. Eat & get back to the beach where you belong.

    (3)

  • Caroline Y.

    I wouldn't really call this place a nice restaurant. The food was way too greasy and the place was not too clean. Lots of stuff on the floor. It's not a full service restaurant but even the service at the counter where we ordered our food was not very good.

    (3)

  • Jill L.

    I was really surprised about the place after reading so much reviews on webs and travel books. If by "huge" portion you mean 3 slices of Mahi Mahi deep fried and two scoops of rice, which we didn't want or need, then I agree. It was pricier than I thought or read about. For two more dollars, you can get a nice lunch at Hula Grill, which also came with a great view on the beach and friendly service. At least at Hula Grill, you know you are on vacation and getting a good deal, while at Da Kitchen, you thought you were getting lost and robbed by mediocre food and bad service.

    (2)

  • Alexandra P.

    The last time I ate chicken katsu from Da Kitchen I had to lie in a ball at Kam 3 with a friend for an hour because we were in such pain and couldn't move. Good thing it was sunny and warm out.

    (1)

  • Bathing A.

    This one was disappointing because I wanted it to be good since I love kalua pork so. Instead it was very so-so. We had both kalua pork and loco moco and they were both less than average, especially for the price. I think L&L in the Safeway center is tastier.

    (2)

  • Ryan W.

    Da Kitchen got an "Ono" in the Maui Revealed guide book that we like so much. While Maui Revealed is a great, no-nonsense guide to Maui and its sights, its restaurant reviews are a little weak - the writers are certainly not culinary conoisseurs. But Da Kitchen is supposed to be a "locals" place for a cheap, Hawaiian plate lunch. It's buried in a strip mall on South Kihei road. There was a line when we got there for a late lunch - a good sign. We all got something different - Hawaiian dishes we'd mostly heard about but never tried. The portions were huge, which makes up for the fact that the prices were not as inexpensive as the guidebook led us to believe. The teri(yaki) chicken was good and flavorful. Same with the teri beef. The loco moco (hamburger patty topped with two eggs over easy, gravy, onions and mushrooms was a tasty heart attack on a plate. My kahlua pork was better than the same dish at any luau I ever attended - unbelievably moist. The kona coffee pie was good, but the crust was just so-so. Overall, I'd recommend - just make sure you get some cardio in later that day to make up for the fat and carbs you just ate.

    (4)

  • Jake R.

    A simple walk-in eatery with tasty food just a short walk from the beach in Kihei. We porked it up; I had the pork roast while my wife had the kalua pork. Both were good, although the kalua pork was slightly salty. The portions were more than we could handle by ourselves, enough for three hungry people. That and the styrofoam containers (even though we dined in!) made it a bit of an assault on the planet.

    (4)

  • R N.

    Good local fare with unbeleivable portions. We got a Saimin soup and two entries for two people not realizing how much food you get. We ended up bringing back about 2/3 to our condo. Kalua pork was great.

    (4)

  • Mako K.

    This was our first time to Da Kitchen and we loved it! We've heard a lot about this restaurant and we're glad we finally tried it. The portions really are huge! We ordered the chicken katsu, honolulu style fried noodles and the sumotori(combo with 3 choices- we got MORE katsu, kahlua pork and teri chicken). I've heard that this place had big portions but we seriously had over half of our katsu and half of the noodles leftover for 2 adults and 2 kids, and our family can EAT! The katsu was so good, very crunchy, not soggy. The noodles were different than I thought, but yummy anyway- I was expecting dry mein like Zippy's, but they were a little saucy and sweeter. Kahlua pork was good also. Da Kitchen is one of the best restaurants that serve local food, hands down.

    (4)

  • StefnScottman I.

    this is ok.....we went here a while and the katsu was OK! it was really greasy to me....the mac salad was ok! maybe new owners b/c 4 years back it was really ono!!!

    (3)

  • Kenny W.

    4 stars if this place was cleaner. my chicken katsu was bomb. the bbq beef was soso, a bit too sweet. they gave huge portions in everything; even the katsu sauce was in a big container. my life partner ordered the loco moco and the patty was bigger than a six dolla burger! its great value for quality of the food but the place just didnt feel that clean.

    (3)

  • Michelle I.

    We were about to write Maui off as simply exhorbitant in the cost-for-food category when we decided to try out Da Kitchen. We were extremely pleased to discover that everything on the menu satisfied our bargain-hunting selves, from the plate lunch ( something like $8 for one item, $10 for two, $11 for three + rice and macaroni salad or green salad) to the more unusual options like Won Fat Guy's Funn (as in Asian Chow Fun) for $8. Assuming you're feeling adventurous and want to eat like real Hawaiians, which is to say sweet teriyaki meat over rice out of styrafoam containers with a giant soda, this place is awesome. We considered getting the three item combo and sharing it for dinner, but we were too full after lunch. The portions are absurd. I wanted to take home a side of rice, which is listed on the board as "1 scoop rice," so I asked for two... and I got four. Four giant ice cream scoops of rice drenched in teriyaki sauce (as requested.) That got us through dinner just fine, with some left over for the next two days. A real deal if you know how to order, and a real treat even if you don't care that the prices are good.

    (5)

  • Inigo M.

    Mediocre to poor chicken katsu-- you'll get better quality at L&L. Not the nicest counter staff. Generous portions.

    (3)

  • Hello K.

    You get a *ton* of food for cheap prices - Hawaiin plate lunches at its best! The chicken katsu/bbq chicken combo. is good, and comes with rice and macaroni salad. Hubby loved the fried fish combination. Expect to gain some weight if you eat here too often.

    (4)

  • Huy T.

    Was in Maui recently and tried Da Kitchen for lunch. While watching tv earlier, Bizarre Foods highlighted this place in Maui. I thought I'd give it a shot. Yes, the portions are large but I finished everything I ordered. I guess my main gripe with it is that I can get this food 10 minutes from my house at L&L Hawaiin BBQ.

    (3)

  • Jamie P.

    Picked up lunch for 7 (5 adults and two kids) and it was fantastic, all for under $70. The Hawaiian plate was what I ordered and the Lau Lau pork was good, but the Kalua Pork was out of this world. A MUST if you are in or near Kihei. I got the kids the Katsu Chicken (basically chicken tenders) which went over just OK, but the Chow Mein was a home run with them (I tried it and it was fine). The Ahi was goo, but ultimately get the Kula Pork on its own and enjoy.

    (4)

  • Lovanna L.

    I went to Da Kitchen twice. The first time I shared a traditional cheeseburger with my husband and it was one of the best burgers I had ever had. The burger was really juicy and flavorful and cooked to perfection. The next time, I order the platter with lau lau on it and that was alright. The burgers are much better.

    (4)

  • Annie C.

    Through our drive to Hana per Hana Highway during our honeymoon in Maui, we stopped by a stand to grab some fresh coconuts and fruit. The guy gave us a recommendation to stop by Da Kitchen for some authentic Hawaiian food. Since we were staying at the Four Seasons in Wailea, da Kitchen (located in Kheihi) was not too far from us. I got the combo plate (Hawaiian Plate).. The pork lau lau (steamed pork wrapped in taro leaves) was awesome...it was tender, flaky, and I ate it up, including the taro leaves the pork was cooked in. We ordered the poi, which is a sauce made with taro, a veggie that's plentiful and harvested in Maui. Dip the pork in poi. My husband got Da Saimin (noodles in soup broth with beef & veggies) and soup was too greasy and wasn't refreshing as we'd hoped. For me, the only great dish was the pork lau lau. I could do without everything else. I don't know how authentic this place really is, considering they are located RIGHT on S.Khehi road, along all the tourist traps, but it's a cheap, decent eat. Dress is very casual.

    (3)

  • P S.

    Great food if you don't mind gaining a few hundred pounds. I ordered the combo plate with chicken and kailua pork. The chicken was dry and the pork looked like a heap of fat and meat. Don't get me wrong, this is how Hawaii does it, and they do it very well. It's just not my style.

    (3)

  • Maricar A.

    OMG I loved this place!! Everything in Hawaii is so overpriced, but I've read reviews on Yelp about this restaurant and it is worth trying! This place is cheap! You get so much food for what you pay for. I was super stuffed. I wanted to eat here everyday, but we had to try other places. The Kahlua pork was so good mixed it w/ the poi and it gaved the poi flavor. The chicken katsutori was good too! Give this one a try when you are in the Kihei, Maui area!

    (5)

  • Christine T.

    OK breakfasts, local style. They overcooked my eggs - I ordered over easy and they gave me over hard. YUCK. We waited so long I was too hungry to send it back...

    (2)

  • R L.

    I really wish there was half stars on these ratings. Da Kitchen is da good. It' not a nice sit down meal 4* good, but it's a "nice quick meal for low price 4* good" :) Good portions, good price, tasty local food.

    (4)

  • Bryan L.

    Da Kitchen was a great find for my family. It's located just north of the resorts on South Maui and is a great change of pace from the other restaurants in that area. It's what you expect from a place frequented by locals: the prices are reasonable, the food tasty and the portions are simply ginormous. I mean, they were big even for Hawaiian standards. We got 2 Loco Mocos, 1 salad (still huge), 1 Fish Tempura and 1 Teriyaki Beef. We ended up taking our lunches home to finish for dinner. Definitely recommended after working up an appetite snorkeling or surfing.

    (4)

  • Wayne T.

    That was the best rockin' loco moco I've ever had...the burger patty was tasty and delicious and the gravy was dreamy. The portions are large and I was completely stuffed by the end of lunch. My wife had the 3-item combo with kalua pork, teriyaki chicken, and chicken katsu. The teriyaki chicken and chicken katsu were good, but nothing special. I personally found the kalua the best of the three.

    (5)

  • ira g.

    The food was a lot- the Hawaiian cuisine authenticity is really obvious. We love the Luau here. Definitely will come back to try on other menus. The location is also near to the Kamaole Beach. Take a lunch after a relax day at the beach.

    (4)

  • Matt P.

    This place is located in a small shopping plaza. It's pretty easy to find. You get alot for your money here. Get the 3 item combo and split it. It's big enough for 2. I believe it's about $11 or so. Not bad. I recommend their kahlua pork. Very juicy and delicious. And when you're done, walk across the street to the beach and just sleep it off.

    (4)

  • Lee B.

    Ok, when my two teenage boys can not finish a meal, it is either bad or massive portions..... in this case it was the portions. Forget about diets here, just go with the flow....

    (4)

  • Gen E.

    We were starving and I wanted to try this place based on the reviews here and the one in our Maui Revealed book. We enjoyed the experience but thought the meat was on the dry side and it was a bit too salty for our taste. But overall we appreciated giving it a test run.

    (3)

  • Henry W.

    The girls at the front desk were not friendly. I had the Chicken Katsu and teriyaki beef combo. The chicken was very good but the beef was among the worst Teriyaki beef I have ever had. The cut of meat was too lead, too thin and very, very chewy. The portion was surprisingly small...I was shocked given Da Kitchen's reputation. Not worth the money, I can get this poor quality food from any local stand for much less. Won't be back.

    (1)

  • Bobo C.

    loco moco---was one of the best ones from the island. beef on a stick --was alright. was a bit on the salty side katsu chicken---was a bit dry very little taste make sure you share your plate. It was too much food for one person. Went to waste.

    (3)

  • Dr. X.

    With over 70 positive reviews, you should take one look and say... must go! This is a down home kinda fast (not that fast actually) food local joint. I emphasize local because that's the kind of food you'll get and that's the kind of people dropping by (besides tons of local tourists that are staying in the area). More local people = better place to eat. That's the secret formula. Sure, some of the fish is a little overcooked, sure the Korean BBQ style ribs are little over sauced and cooked slightly burnt but it's just a cool place to hang and grub. Why complain? The price, that's local food price anyways. Everything in Maui's a little pricey I guess.

    (4)

  • Amarar S.

    Kristin R. is right. We had burgers, which we only finished half of. They were far tastier than a lot of other food we had that was a lot more expensive. We got a huge portion of fries for a buck! It's not pretty, but it's clean and it's good and by Maui standards, dirt cheap. Eat & get back to the beach where you belong.

    (3)

  • Caroline Y.

    I wouldn't really call this place a nice restaurant. The food was way too greasy and the place was not too clean. Lots of stuff on the floor. It's not a full service restaurant but even the service at the counter where we ordered our food was not very good.

    (3)

  • Jill L.

    I was really surprised about the place after reading so much reviews on webs and travel books. If by "huge" portion you mean 3 slices of Mahi Mahi deep fried and two scoops of rice, which we didn't want or need, then I agree. It was pricier than I thought or read about. For two more dollars, you can get a nice lunch at Hula Grill, which also came with a great view on the beach and friendly service. At least at Hula Grill, you know you are on vacation and getting a good deal, while at Da Kitchen, you thought you were getting lost and robbed by mediocre food and bad service.

    (2)

  • Alexandra P.

    The last time I ate chicken katsu from Da Kitchen I had to lie in a ball at Kam 3 with a friend for an hour because we were in such pain and couldn't move. Good thing it was sunny and warm out.

    (1)

  • Bathing A.

    This one was disappointing because I wanted it to be good since I love kalua pork so. Instead it was very so-so. We had both kalua pork and loco moco and they were both less than average, especially for the price. I think L&L in the Safeway center is tastier.

    (2)

  • Ryan W.

    Da Kitchen got an "Ono" in the Maui Revealed guide book that we like so much. While Maui Revealed is a great, no-nonsense guide to Maui and its sights, its restaurant reviews are a little weak - the writers are certainly not culinary conoisseurs. But Da Kitchen is supposed to be a "locals" place for a cheap, Hawaiian plate lunch. It's buried in a strip mall on South Kihei road. There was a line when we got there for a late lunch - a good sign. We all got something different - Hawaiian dishes we'd mostly heard about but never tried. The portions were huge, which makes up for the fact that the prices were not as inexpensive as the guidebook led us to believe. The teri(yaki) chicken was good and flavorful. Same with the teri beef. The loco moco (hamburger patty topped with two eggs over easy, gravy, onions and mushrooms was a tasty heart attack on a plate. My kahlua pork was better than the same dish at any luau I ever attended - unbelievably moist. The kona coffee pie was good, but the crust was just so-so. Overall, I'd recommend - just make sure you get some cardio in later that day to make up for the fat and carbs you just ate.

    (4)

  • Jake R.

    A simple walk-in eatery with tasty food just a short walk from the beach in Kihei. We porked it up; I had the pork roast while my wife had the kalua pork. Both were good, although the kalua pork was slightly salty. The portions were more than we could handle by ourselves, enough for three hungry people. That and the styrofoam containers (even though we dined in!) made it a bit of an assault on the planet.

    (4)

  • R N.

    Good local fare with unbeleivable portions. We got a Saimin soup and two entries for two people not realizing how much food you get. We ended up bringing back about 2/3 to our condo. Kalua pork was great.

    (4)

  • Mako K.

    This was our first time to Da Kitchen and we loved it! We've heard a lot about this restaurant and we're glad we finally tried it. The portions really are huge! We ordered the chicken katsu, honolulu style fried noodles and the sumotori(combo with 3 choices- we got MORE katsu, kahlua pork and teri chicken). I've heard that this place had big portions but we seriously had over half of our katsu and half of the noodles leftover for 2 adults and 2 kids, and our family can EAT! The katsu was so good, very crunchy, not soggy. The noodles were different than I thought, but yummy anyway- I was expecting dry mein like Zippy's, but they were a little saucy and sweeter. Kahlua pork was good also. Da Kitchen is one of the best restaurants that serve local food, hands down.

    (4)

  • StefnScottman I.

    this is ok.....we went here a while and the katsu was OK! it was really greasy to me....the mac salad was ok! maybe new owners b/c 4 years back it was really ono!!!

    (3)

  • Kenny W.

    4 stars if this place was cleaner. my chicken katsu was bomb. the bbq beef was soso, a bit too sweet. they gave huge portions in everything; even the katsu sauce was in a big container. my life partner ordered the loco moco and the patty was bigger than a six dolla burger! its great value for quality of the food but the place just didnt feel that clean.

    (3)

  • Michelle I.

    We were about to write Maui off as simply exhorbitant in the cost-for-food category when we decided to try out Da Kitchen. We were extremely pleased to discover that everything on the menu satisfied our bargain-hunting selves, from the plate lunch ( something like $8 for one item, $10 for two, $11 for three + rice and macaroni salad or green salad) to the more unusual options like Won Fat Guy's Funn (as in Asian Chow Fun) for $8. Assuming you're feeling adventurous and want to eat like real Hawaiians, which is to say sweet teriyaki meat over rice out of styrafoam containers with a giant soda, this place is awesome. We considered getting the three item combo and sharing it for dinner, but we were too full after lunch. The portions are absurd. I wanted to take home a side of rice, which is listed on the board as "1 scoop rice," so I asked for two... and I got four. Four giant ice cream scoops of rice drenched in teriyaki sauce (as requested.) That got us through dinner just fine, with some left over for the next two days. A real deal if you know how to order, and a real treat even if you don't care that the prices are good.

    (5)

  • Scott F.

    Disappointing. When I asked people where to eat on Maui, they kept telling me Da Kitchen, over and over. I think it's some sort of robotic response, not an actual recommendation of the best plate lunches on the island (for the record, we had better ones at Isla Tamales in Pukalani, and a MUCH better one at the Kinaole grill truck). We had a variety of the dishes, and the meat was of uniformly crappy quality - not that I expect gourmet cuts from a street food joint, but I don't expect a mouth full of gristle, either. That said the food TASTED fine. And it certainly is a traditional plate lunch, with the rice, mac n' cheese, and meat. I don't know if the original location is the better one, or if this is just a case of hype trumping quality, but while you can certainly eat decently here, I'd look elsewhere to really find a great plate lunch.

    (3)

  • Lovesto E.

    You know, this place has been around for a while. The taste of the food is just okay, but the portions are what i go for. If u dont have much moola and wanna eat for 3 days, this is the place!

    (3)

  • Dee B.

    Best food we had in maui! just like home. must try the fried spam masubi.

    (5)

  • Jennifer M.

    It pains me to have to write this update because I loved Da Kitchen and I've made it a point to eat there every time I've been on Maui. Good food and decent prices make Da Kitchen a very affordable dining option when on Maui. However, this last trip when we stopped by Da Kitchen we ordered a mixed BBQ plate and made sure to mention not to put sesame seeds or furikake on our food since one member of the group had an allergy to sesame seeds. We go back to our condo only to discover that they have placed sesame seeds on the BBQ! Believe it or not we still gave Da Kitchen another chance and went back once more about two weeks later, once again we informed them of the food allergy and asked them to make sure no sesame seeds were sprinkled on our food. Imagine how upset we were to find sesame seeds sprinkled on our food once again. The food is still good and portions are still plentiful, but when an establishment does not pay attention to their diners food allergies this is absolutely unacceptable.

    (2)

  • Priscilla S.

    We ordered the Da Kitchen Burger. It was so juicy and savory! Husband thought it tasted like meatloaf, but I loved it.

    (4)

  • Cassandra C.

    Big servings of traditional Hawaiian plate lunch. You can't beat the price for the amount of food you get. We ordered one meal for each of us and could have ordered half as many and shared. My chicken katsu was AWESOME! The sauce is a traditional katsu sauce so I don't know what some of the other reviewers were expecting. I got a 2 item combo with kalua pork and had about 1/2 a pig in my meal. Add a big scoop of rice and mac salad and you are full for about 3 days. Excellent after burning calories swimming or snorkeling right across the street at the beach. Hard to find in the shopping center - it faces the side street not Kihei Road. Lots of food, not much money. Leftovers for lunch the next day.

    (4)

  • Dennis S.

    I simply want to reinforce my comments of a year ago - Da Kitchen is an outstanding place to have casual traditional Hawaiian food. The branch in Kahului is bigger and a bit fancier, but the one in Kihei is wonderfully authentic, as a small local establishment with great food. Portions are generous. Waits can seem long, but it's worth it. The pork laulau is simply perfect, as a plate lunch or a sandwich. Stopping at Da Kitchen should be a priority on any visit to South Maui.

    (5)

  • Jake S.

    Like I stated for the Kahului location, the staff here are awesome and give you a warm welcome when you first step into the establishment. Like Kahului, their portion sizes are colossal to where you got left overs for lunch the next day. All in all the same from what I said about the Kahului store goes for the Kihei location!

    (5)

  • Kali K.

    I was out looking for some yummy dessert and so I went to Da Kitchen Express mainly for the pie. I ordered the macadamia nut creme pie and it did not disappoint. The crust was yummy with just the right amount of filling and a little bit of cream on top, just the way it should be. The macadamia on top was somewhat stale, but it did not take away from the taste. I would definitely go back for more.

    (4)

  • Jenn K.

    If you want Hawaiian food, go to the Da Kitchen in Kahalui. The portions are much larger and food tastes much better. The loco moco was nothing to write home about. Warning to LA eaters, the teriyaki is super sweet in Hawaii. Personally, it just was not my cup of tea.

    (2)

  • Byron C.

    Quick and easy Hawaiian BBQ in a box! Pretty addicting place. 4 stars only because they didnt have the basic masubi availble. Price $10-$13 range for 2-3 item. I ordered the "sumitori" 3 items: Kahlua pork/katsu/bbq chicken that came with a medium sized rice scoop and mac/potato salad. Kahlua pork was the super tasty. Katsu was moist and came with good sauce. BBQ chicken good. The meat portion is heavy so you probably want to order double rice! Also: Loco Moco was hella good. Flavor is savory and portion is huge. Short ribs are good too BUT you can only order them separate. They should let you include that in a combo. Stay away from the teriyaki beef unless you want to eat teriyaky beef jerky. Dry and not worth it. I'll be back for sure

    (4)

  • Set S.

    Katsu chicken, kalua pork, lau-lau, saimin noodle soup all good. You can even get your huge plate lunch with brown rice! Unless you're a huge eater you can probably share one combo meal between 2 people.

    (4)

  • Becca P.

    GREAT loco moco! Pricey, but what business isn't in Hawaii? Awesome food :)

    (4)

  • Jason W.

    The kahlua pork was fantastic and the portions were way more than I could eat. It tastes great the next day too.

    (5)

  • Chris B.

    Great food, but it's all served in foam to-go containers, which seems very bad for the island. They also charge for soda refills and extra sauce.

    (3)

  • Ben F.

    Very, very solid food for those into Hawaiian Plate meals. Mac/pot salad was damn good and beef was rocking. Fast food, solid service! Place is full of locals at lunch which is a great sign in my book.

    (3)

  • Thomas A.

    Loved the fish and chips. A generous portion w 3 large pcs of fish. Good service and friendly servers.

    (4)

  • Julie P.

    Very Ono plate lunch! We had chicken katsu and kalua pork, both dishes were awesome and the servings were huge for us (easily could've shared one but leftovers are also welcomed). The katsu was golden brown, hot, and so melt in your mouth! The kalua pork was amazing as well, not too salty and super tender. I wish they had regular mac salad instead of a potato-mac salad but mainly because I've never liked potato salad ever. I'm so happy my friend recommended this place for our Maui vacation and even better that I have 8days left to eat here!

    (4)

  • Neal D.

    Da Kitchen is about quality and quantity. They really do a great job with local grinds and you'll have enough for leftovers! The rice is not as amazing as what you'll find at da location in Kahului... oh well, no can help.

    (4)

  • Betty D.

    My sister in law recommended this place and told us we had to try it. So driving up and down the street, passing it a few times, we finally realized it located in a strip mall and happily strolled on in. Bring your appetite because you're going to need it. Portions were large enough to share but we were greedy and wanted our own meals. My husband had the Hawaiian Plate that was a bit overwhelming since it was such large portions but it was tasty. I, of course had the Loco Moco. I think I ate up all my calories for the week but it's ok--I was on my honeymoon! It was delish and kind of saucy but otherwise more than fulfilling. Given that I was sick afterwards and had a luau later that night, I am certain it didn't have anything to do with Da Kitchen. Maybe just burnt out from the sun? Definitely a must stop the next time we're in Maui. Oh yeah and prices are cheap!!

    (4)

  • Anna K.

    We came here our first day in Kihei, and came back on our last day. (And that's saying a lot, because we only ate out a couple times on our whole trip.) We got the teryaki chicken both times, and it was great. It came on the side with white rice that was wonderfully sticky. I also got potato macaroni salad on the side both times, which was creamy and delectable as well. (I had never had that before, but it was GOOD). The service was incredibly speedy-- I think we had been sitting for maybe 5 minutes both times before getting served-- and the staff were friendly and helpful. (They even remembered us, even though we had only been there once, 8 days before!) It's simple decor-- nothing super exciting-- but I would recommend this local spot for good service and reasonably priced food!

    (4)

  • Kelli H.

    This is a great local hangout. Their Mahi fish and chips, with tempura batter is awesome!

    (5)

  • Cheryl L.

    I loved this place! There were a few locations on Maui, one in Lahaina, but this one we wet to because it was out of the crazy area, and we just wanted a good local place to eat. So happy we stopped! Had lau lau, korean chicken and a new thing-- fried spam musubi, which I actually didn't care for. (Too much gohan aka rice) in the spam to rice ratio. Then there was a shoyu sauce on the bottom I think... well, it dripped out of the carton, or something did since we had to take it back to the hotel. Which leads me to say that the portions were so huge that we had leftovers. My husband got lau lau and my daughter ended up eating most of it, it was that good! Definitely a must go when you are in Maui! Oh, they don't refill drinks either.. What is up with that? Maybe we're spoiled in LA.

    (4)

  • Tony L.

    Local Hawaiian fare, huge portions, cafeteria style but they bring you the food. I had the katsu loc moco, it had a huge hamburger patty, a fried pork patty and three eggs over easy on a bed of fried rice, covered in gravy, with two scoops of white rice on the side. I couldn't finish it.

    (4)

  • Angela A M.

    BIG SMILE!! i have such fond memories of Da Kitchen. It was literally "da kitchen" for most of our stay for our wedding in Maui. We were on this island for 10 days, but for about 5 days in a row, this is where we ate... late lunches, dinners, late breakfasts, you name it, as we planned the last minute details just days before our wedding. I love their plate lunches and the portions are so generous. By our second meal, hubby and i realized we could just share a plate, and believe me, he can EAT! We also had Da Kitchen as we ladies were getting prettied up for the wedding as well as for our post-wedding brunch on the day after the wedding. It was the perfect meal by the beach. From their short ribs, lau lau, loco moco, spam musubi, kalua pork... oh and their katsu!!! I had never had such perfectly crisp katsu anywhere! Plus that sauce mmmmm. BTW - not just spam musubi, but DEEP FRIED spam musubi! Boy do I miss a taste of Da Kitchen. My daughters couldn't hear the end of it from me. Sorry, no other plate lunch compares. I heart U Da Kitchen! Mahalo ~ i miss you Hawaii!!!

    (5)

  • Ron M.

    For those of you who like to eat healthy this place is definitely not for you. Da Kitchen serves nothing but the best plate lunch that will clog your arteries just by looking at it. Awesome! This location is their express restaurant. You won't find long lines and hard to find seating like you would at their Kahalui location. That place is always crazy busy. You definitely get great food value for the money. One will not complain about not getting enough to eat when eating here. I had the following: Sumotori Combo ($10.75) - All combos come with two scoops of rice and potato mac salad. You can opt for a green salad in place of the potato mac, but why? You get three choices of meat: Katsu or Kalua Pork, Teriyaki Chicken and Teriyaki Beef. I had the Teriyaki Chicken, Katsu and Kalua Pork. yelp.com/user_local_phot… Hawaiian Plate ($11.75) - This also comes with the standard combo base and: Pork Lau Lau, Chicken Long Rice, Kalua Pork and Lomi Salmon. yelp.com/user_local_phot… They also serve noodle dishes, sandwiches and burgers if island food isn't for you. Oh, they also serve breakfast!

    (4)

  • Jas M.

    Great food, big portions, super friendly staff. Food made fresh to order, yet it doesn't take too long unless you're with a big group. Never had anything from here that wasn't good. Only complaint would be the Chinese Chicken Salad. The salad itself & dressing were awesome, and it was enough for me to eat twice, but the chicken seemed like it was leftover from the day before or something. Cold, stale and all dark meat.. had I known I would've asked if I could get white meat instead. Tempura fish sandwich is huge. My cousin swears by the chicken katsu.. would've tried it if I hadn't just had some from L&L the other day. A bit pricey, but worth it every once in awhile.. we got a burger meal, one fountain drink & tempura sandwich + fries and it was nearly $26. If their prices were lower we'd eat here a lot more often.

    (4)

  • Jared J.

    This place was pretty good. It is a now frills place, so don't expect fancy. It is the typical hole in the wall joint with cheap chairs and inexpensive decor. The food was pretty good. They specialize in Hawaiian style lunch plates. They also have burgers and fries if that is more your style (I did not have them though.) I highly recommend the chicken katsu. Very good!

    (3)

  • Darnesha W.

    The loco moco platter is absolutely amazing! The service is prompt and the food is great. This is always my first stop on the island.

    (5)

  • Kevin P.

    absolutely delicious loco moco gravy. katsu sauce is on the sweeter side, with less of the worcestershire tang. very high meat-to-rice ratio for their 3-item combo plate and HUGE PORTIONS. the kalua pork just would not end. i shared with a sibling, and we threw some food away. not a low-calorie meal, but will return the next time i am in maui.

    (5)

  • Joan T.

    The food was good and recommended to us by the valet at our hotel. Great service and the food was pretty quick. We got the Kahlua pork and spam musubi. I wish the spam slice was a little thicker but I guess it doesn't matter how thick they cut it, I'll always want more. The pork was a little salty for my taste, but good when paired with rice.

    (4)

  • Amy C.

    The portions are huge here and don't let them tell you otherwise. I asked the cashier if one plate lunch can be shared and she said it's enough food but it depends on how much you eat. She said she personally can finish a whole plate on her own. This person was not much bigger than me so I decided to order my own and one for my husband. Big mistake. The portion size is huge and one person should not be eating that much food. We totally regretted ordering two meals. It was really expensive for a plate lunch. We could get the same thing at L&L for half the price and not half the quality. The chicken katsu was bland and dry. The dipping sauce wasn't too bad. My husband had the combo with lau lau and kalua pork. The lau lau was just ok but the kalua pork was good.

    (3)

  • Kay R.

    It's a very good local food. Very affordable as well. The place was small and was packed. The service was good, no complaints. This place was recommended by locals. It's apparently a very popular place for locals. I'm glad we found this place :)

    (4)

  • Erica P.

    Until now, I had never been to Hawaii before as an omnivore. During my seven years of vegetarianism, my first trip to Oahu I was strictly vegan and I barely survived on white rice, clif bars, cheeseless subway sandwiches (just veggies and mustard), soy lattes, veggie sushi and pasta with marinara. A few years after that trip I went to Kauai and was just a regular vegetarian so I had more options, but still, my diet was very restrictive. And I'm not sure if it was diet related, but during this time no matter how much time I spent in the Hawaii sun I was appallingly pale and withered-looking. After all that deprivation, this time around I was glad to get the full Maui experience and eat like the locals at Da Kitchen. The staff at Da Kitchen is friendly and greet you right when you walk in the door. Most of the locals use the word 'ya' after every question, which is a fun and friendly way of saying things. It instantly makes you feel comfortable. "You want potato-mac, yah?" "Kalua pork, ya?" "Try the chicken katsu, ya?" "You want that extra scoop of potato-mac too, yah?" Yah, yah, yah, yah I do! I made up for all that lost time and pretty much tried everything at Da Kitchen in our 9-day stay. The portions are huge, and since we were staying in a condo I would eat half of my entrée for dinner, box the rest and eat it on our ocean-view lanai for lunch the next day. Da Kitchen's chicken katsu is delicious, so is the teriyaki beef. Normally I hate mayonnaise, but I loved Da Kitchen's potato mac, but my only gripe here is that they give you a tiny scoop, and when I ordered extra on the side, it didn't fill up 1/3 of the little to-go box, a pretty sad portion for $2.50. Overall, Da Kitchen was my favorite affordable dining spot on the island and I liked how the tables were painted with really cool Hawaii-themed designs on them (love the turtle table!). There's also a liquor store next door, so if you want to get your food to go you can pick up some ale on the cheap, and banter with a hilarious couple at the cash register as you check out. In closing, I'm glad I'm not a vegetarian or a vegan anymore. And for the record, I came home with a gorgeous tan. Mahalo to Da Kitchen and Maui sunshine!

    (5)

  • Matine J.

    Wish I could give 0 . Tons of food on plate but its slop. There is nothing good to say about this place at all. Its just a bunch of stuff thrown on a plate . Made for huge eaters who really don't care what they shovel in there mouth.

    (1)

  • Our H.

    Great Hawaiian plate lunch! Get the Kalua Pig, but skip the dry, fried spam musubi. Servings large enough to share. Cheap! We come here every trip.

    (4)

  • Acela C.

    Since the day my brother discovered this place out of word of mouth I have returned here annually ever since. Very seldom anything less than a delight, the generous food here is worth the wait. Not your standard L&L or Ohana - oh no. This place has hole-in-the-wall credibility. That doesn't mean it's a secret. Slow when busy - as is common with good places. It is said that it's not worth getting if it's not worth waiting in line for. Dig it! It's Hawaiian food in Hawai'i!

    (5)

  • Brian C.

    Walking distance from our hotel (Maui Coast Hotel)... huge portions.. food so-so.. nothing really spectacular.. coming from the SF Bay Area, we have lots of different types of food, and this didn't taste like anything special. Again, large portions, but I think a bit overpriced.

    (2)

  • Katrina T.

    We strolled in and were ravenous we ordered a soup and Hawaiian platter- portions were plenty and our bill was about $30. It was stoner/GI food. A mile high of randomness stacked on my plate: gravy, Salisbury steak- something, a sweet sauce, 2 fried eggs.

    (4)

  • Louis K.

    I give it three star because I haven't try the other item. I will give the loco moco four stars if I were to just rate on that. ordered the loco moco. I love it (coming from eating loco moco in Los Angeles) - they mixed potato in macaroni salad to give it more texture - onion and mushroom in the gravy.. as the way this should be down - big fat juicy patty Note: if you follow the direction on yelp, it will take you to a beach. You need to drive further to then strip mall

    (3)

  • Russell L.

    Ate here three separate times during 3 night trip in kihei... Good value for your money and the quality is good... Best local food I had for breakfast or dinner on Maui...Mathis from a local from Oahu.

    (5)

  • mark y.

    4 stars are for the service. mentioned how I was going to foreswear all da kitchen. but what do you do when you just finished snorkeling and you want to eat fish? got the fish and chips ($15), getting three pieces of mahi in tempura batter over fries. no other options for Mahi. went right over to Eskimo Candy to get other orders. Mahi is better at EC. (-1 star) however, the girls at Da Kitchen Express were totally waayyy more chill and not diva-like compared to Da Kitchen Kahului. and also confirmed that someone told me a lie in Kahului when she said that I couldn't take Kikei meals to go.

    (3)

  • Alison B.

    I wouldn't get the chicken teriyaki again. It was hard, tough, translucent, oily, just a total mess. I honestly thought they screwed up my order and it was some kind of pork?? But no. Everything else was good though. The Hawaiian plate (lau lau, kahlua pork, chicken long rice, lomi salmon), the rice, and the potato mac - all good. I came home and read the other reviews. Seems like I just caught the chicken on a bad day.

    (3)

  • Kimberly M.

    I really love Da Kitchen for a traditional plate lunch. Great portions and very tasty - we always get the Kahlua pork or teriyaki chicken. It's not fancy but very satisfying and the leftovers make a great filling for a wrap.

    (4)

  • Naomi P.

    Huge portions wow! Easily enough for 2 meals (and not just bc I'm a small girl....I think a guy could at least get a meal and a snack out of it). Maybe comparable to Cheesecake Factory sizes.... We got the garlic ahi plate and the Hawaiian plate. Both were really good and satisfying. It's a quaint diner feel inside with booths and regular tables - even if you order to eat in, you still eat out of a take-out box. I guess it def saves them from having to waste water/wash your dishes since they know you will be taking it home!

    (4)

  • Leeann C.

    I came here for dinner with my bf on our first night in Kihei. We ordered the tuna sandwich (me) and combo plate with teriyaki beef, chicken katsu and kalua pork (him). My tuna sandwich (served with macaroni salad) was just okay, but the kalua pork and chicken katsu were quite tasty. There was SO much food, we had enough leftovers the next day for lunch and snacking. Good quality Hawaiian food at a great value! :) -L.

    (3)

  • Tom D.

    What a great place to grab a quick bite. Simple take out based service but you can also dine in if you prefer. Highly recommend the Kalua pork, teriyaki beef, Katsu chicken. Macaroni salad was also good. If your staying on Maui a while definitely worth a visit.

    (4)

  • sonya h.

    HUGE portion...We got 1 meal and shared this. It was so much food that both of us left stuffed. We got the rice with 3 types of meat...very good but the bbq pork was too salty. The chicken and katsu was yummy. This place is definitely a must for budget conscious people who wants to eat like a local.

    (3)

  • Harmony I.

    I had high hopes for this place...after all...when I am in Hawaii, there is nothing more that I want than a plate lunch. I got the kahlua pork plate. The meat was good, but the rice was terrible and the mac salad was just not good either. I have had stellar plate lunches, and this place just failed for me. The two young girls working the counter were really unfriendly and just about laughed in my face when I asked about Haupia. They said that was only a food found at luau's. Odd, since I have had it at several other restaurants in Hawaii that had nothing to do with a luau. I didn't get it...anyway. I just didn't care for this place and would try something else next time I go back. I hear that Aloha mixed plate is a better place to eat. We shall see! 2 stars for the decent pork.

    (2)

  • Tori M.

    After a long day on our honeymoon touring the Hana Highway, I told the hubby I didn't feel like cooking. On our way back to the hotel in Kihei, we decided to check out Da Kitchen since it had some pretty good reviews on Yelp. Pros: It was close to our hotel, we got our food quickly and the cashiers were friendly. Cons: We paid $27 for a Chicken Katsu lunch plate and Da Lua Lua plate (supposed to be kalua park and butterfish). First off, in all the times we've ever gotten a Hawaiian lunch plate, this was the tiniest scoop of mac salad we've ever seen. The Chicken Katsu was decent but the Katsu sauce was like ketchup mixed with BBQ sauce - def not the way I'm used to it tasting. It actually looked just like ketchup. The Lua Lua plate my hubby got was good except for one thing... No butterfish. Of course, we didn't realize this until we got back to the hotel and by that time we didn't feel like going back. And, as for the Mac salad, it wasn't a big deal that the portion was small because it was only so so and my hubby didn't eat his. Unfortunately, we wont be back to Da Kitchen. It was more like Da Disappointment. At least the rice was good.

    (2)

  • Mike T.

    Location, Kihei area can get pretty busy, usually able to get parking. Line is never very long, Don't know where else to get Hawaiian food on Maui...was decent! I would say slightly worse than Ono's on Oahu. Price really hurts this place as I felt like things were maybe $1-2 more than they should be. Had the Laulau plate which had some butterfish (nice!), but the pork was pretty fatty. Kalbi was good, seasoned well and tender. Kalua pig was seasoned well and moist, maybe a hint of smokiness.

    (4)

  • Lon H.

    I was a bit disappointed with this locattion, versus the one in Honolulu. The portions were smaller, the food was OK and the staff wasn't nearly as friendly as the staff in Honolulu. Had the Korean Chicken which was OK, my wife had the friend noodles and my son had the "Sumotori Combo", which should have been a lot bigger than what he got. This location also wasn't as good as the one that was in Mt. View, CA awhile back.

    (3)

  • Cameron M.

    I had come here years ago and enjoyed it, so I decided to return. It seems the quality has gone down and the prices have up since then. They also took forever to prepare it. I would only say they are good for an average plate lunch at a higher price.

    (3)

  • Emma M.

    This is a casual place with great food to go or to eat in. I had a great chicken curry lunch special one day and had enough left over to take home for dinner. Their plate lunches are awesome. Good food for a good price.

    (4)

  • Anne N.

    The plate lunches I get in the Bay Area are a lot better than what I got at Da Kitchen. It is less expensive back home, too! The pork was way too salty, and the macaroni salad bland. My husband didn't feel for Hawaiian bbq, so he ordered a burger - he was very disappointed. Cheese was $2 extra, and the lettuce was not crisp at all. They charged us for a bag, which was OK, but then they forgot to give us one - not ok.

    (2)

  • Yeelin T.

    We stopped by on recommendation from a friend who's local. I got the kalua pork and lau lau combo, and my fiance got the loco moco. My entree came with a noodle thing that I wasn't a big fan of, but the kalua pork was delicious! The lau lau (pork cooked in some leaf) was interesting, and it was good, but it just didn't wow either me or my fiance. My finance's loco moco was crazy unhealthy, but it was delicious! Two eggs over a burger patty slathered in gravy, what more can you ask? :P

    (4)

  • Ryan R.

    This place has awesome authentic Hawaiian food and is popular among the locals. Also probably one of the cheapest options for food on the island but also one of the best. Kahlua pork and other meats are phenomenal. Highly recommended.

    (4)

  • Sean B.

    One of my first stops in Maui. Huge portions and great local food! The Hawaii plate is the best (Lau Lau, kalua pork, chicken long rice, lomi lomi salmon, and Mac salad).

    (5)

  • Karmic K.

    3.5 stars-Gotta say this place is great value over all else...large portions for a reasonable price. The food was good, nothing spectacular or extraordinary. Tried the katsu, teriyaki chicken, kalua pork, and teriyaki beef. The katsu had a great crunch and I was glad to see they put the sauce on the side. The Teri chicken and beef were both kinda "meh"...guess I was expecting more flavor. As for kalua pork, I had only had it one time prior elsewhere and was really disappointed. Gotta say Da Kitchens was much mo betta. Overall, food was 3 star good...not horrible and not spectacular. Prices and portions definitely get a 4 star. Final score 3.5 stars

    (3)

  • Marcus L.

    Huge portions!! A trip to Hawaii is nothing without having local Hawaiian cusine and Katsu. Ordered the Hawaiian Plate($12 for kalua pork, lau lau, lomi salmon), 2 Big Braddah plate ($10 for teri chicken/beef and katsu) and onion rings. Kalua pork - moist and juicy. a little bit over seasoned. Lau lau - underseasoned. all I could taste was the taro leaf and the meat was a little too fatty Lomi salmon - basically salsa with bits of salmon. Teri beef - DONT order - dry and too salty. tasted and had texture of jerky Teri chicken - meh. a little dry but it was decent Katsu - crispy and decent chucks of meat. Onion rings - DELICIOUS. they use maui onions which have a sweet taste. I would only order the Katsu and Onion rings again. Those were the two best of our entire meal.

    (3)

  • Bree b.

    Got the Loco Moco, which is basically a huge hamburger patty with a yolk-y fried egg on top covered with mushrooms, onions, and gravy. It's TONS of food and this thing was amazeballs. Husband got the Hawaiian Plate and the best part was the kalua pork, which you can order by itself so skip this and order just the pork. Be sure to get the Mac salad with it though. Over all this place is bomb. Don't miss it.

    (4)

  • Cheri S.

    Bleck! I'm so disappointed. My husband and I tried not to eat out much to save money and to think that we wasted one of our nights out eating at this place! We both ordered the Hawaiian Plate, which included Kalua Pork and Pork Lau Lau. The Kalua Pork was so salty and mushy and the Pork Lau Lau was really fatty and flavorless. Maybe Kalua Pork is supposed to be salty and I'm just not a fan but I don't think so. We ordered Kalua Pork at Lahaina Coolers and it was delicious. Their pork is what made us decide to eat at Da Kitchen. We thought that while we were in Maui we should stuff ourselves on as much of it as possible. The most irritating part is that we paid $16.99 per plate! We thought we were going to a budget-friendly place based on the reviews. So, so, disappointed. Yes the portions are huge but who cares when I don't want anything to do with the leftovers.

    (2)

  • Oladoa R.

    These portions are HUGE, or at least for the Hawaiian Plate and Katsu Cutlet are. Always split these items with someone else. The Kalua pork was probably my favorite meat item. The lau lau that came with the Hawaiian Plate was not very good (I'm not a particular fan of lau lau in general). My most favorite, though, were the Chow Fun Noodles. Yummmm! Not a bad place to go if you want to try local food.

    (4)

  • Annie M.

    If you're expecting fish tempura when you order the fish tempura, then don't order it. It wasn't even tempura batter. It was just regular deep-fried batter. If you want fish tempura, go to Da Kitchen in Kahului,

    (1)

  • Debbie W.

    Just came back from Maui last week and the family really wanted to go here, but from my past experience here a few years ago, it was not that great. Ordered combo plate and family ordered fish and chips, chicken, no loco moco. Honestly I was so happy that we came here. They re-did the place, air-conditioning and the food was tops. I will definitely come back!

    (5)

  • Ben G.

    We found this place after searching my 'Where' ap for local food and also receiving high recommendations from hotel staff. The Kalua pork was outstanding and the loco moco was one of the best I've ever had. Prices were extremely reasonable and the portions were really generous. Be prepared with a healthy appetite, sharing or taking some home for a great late nite snack! We ate at Da Kitchen twice during our 5 day stay with absolutely no regrets - it'll be on our itinerary for our next trip to Maui!!

    (5)

  • Aaron W.

    We loved this place so much that we picked up the Hawaiian (lau lau, kalua pig, lomi lomi salmon) plate, ate it and one hour later, while still full from the first plate, we picked up the Sumotori plate (katsu, teri beef and teri chicken) to take back to Wailea. The katsu was crispy, the teri beef was tender. The lau lau was divine. I love a good lau lau, and this lau lau didn't disappoint. Get ya some lau lau! (Oh, we returned twice more for Da Kitchen Express lovin') Lau lau.

    (5)

  • Lily Y.

    Lau lau was good. Macaroni salad was good. Good service. Friendly waitresses. Didn't have to wait long to order. And it was conveniently located by the Kamaole Beach II.

    (3)

  • Edgar H.

    Excellent old at any level! Do not pay attention to anything below 3 stars. Place is always packed, long line, something must be right! We had a group of 8 and our orders were 2 chow fun, 3 chicken teriyaki, beef teriyaki, shrimp scampi and one meat loaf. All were thumbs up! They are fast in service and very attentive

    (4)

  • Thane P.

    Teriyaki chicken was good, Kaluha pork way to salty....and a charge for sides that would be offered anywhere else... ...your welcome for my business.

    (2)

  • Tom N.

    We dropped by Da Kitchen for plate lunches on the recommendation of a local. Being really hungry from a morning of beach and sun we eagerly ordered two combo plates -- way too much food! The Hawaiian plate is generous helpings of lau lau, kalua pork, some gingery-clear-noodle dish, salmon lomi and mac salad. We liked the lau lau the best but thought the kalua pork was a bit salty and not much better than what we get in Las Vegas (where there is surprisingly a lot of good Hawaiian food). This Kihei location is convenient for those staying or visiting the South Shore since Aloha Mixed Plate is a full 45 minutes away in Lahaina. We're going back for the loco moco and saimen another day.

    (3)

  • Jen S.

    HUUUGE portions!!! I tried it based on the reviews here, and something I'd seen on food network a long time ago (may have been another travel/food show) Anyhow, had to try a traditional Hawaiin meal with the macaroni salad, rice, and a meat entree. We were staying nearby, called in a takeout order, and within minutes had it at "home" to enjoy. Noodles were flavorful! The Hawaiin staples of rice and mac salad, as basic as it is, were good. Just glad to have experienced the food, nothing exceptionally different I can comment on, but a place to visit for local flavor. Compared to my other dining experiences on the island, really inexpensive here. The food (no beverages) I got could easily have served 4 people for under $20. At the shopping ctr entrance, there is a shaved ice place to frequent :) or a Baskin Robbins for dessert! (i.e. 3 scoops for 3 people was about $15 at Baskins) (Even tho those places were far more pricey it seemed than the dinner) On a sidenote, the breakfast menu looked AMAZING... I have to remember this for another visit with the time to try it...

    (3)

  • Bunny B.

    Don't know if its because I'm always so hungry after beaching it for hours or because its really good, but i kill a whole plate in less than 10 mins. I personally love their Teriyaki sauce and their potato mac salad. Great local spot to stop at to pick up a quick home made like lunch/snack to hold u over for dinner.... The girls there are ALWAYS so nice and sweet...i love that =) Cons: Their chicken is a bit on the tough side. Like its been precooked and stored in the fridge then later taken out to re-warm and sauce up. BF's not a fan of that but I still love it--however it would taste much better if it was moister...

    (4)

  • Andrew Y.

    I had the loco moco here. If I didn't just get to Maui and want to go to the beach, I would have had a second one. It was that good. I hope it wasn't just that day because if I go back to Maui, I want to go back here.

    (5)

  • Chuck D.

    Nowhere to eat on the Kihei side of Maui? Craving some real local food? You've found it at DA KITCHEN. I knew this was the place for me when I walked in and I saw on a blackboard off to the side; Da Special of Da Day: DA CORNED BEEF. From this moment on, I was sold. I ordered a loco moco once for a mid-morning breakfast. GREAT. I ordered kalbi on a subsequent lunch trip. DELISH... Orders come with or are served over rice with a side of mac salad. Portions are on a Hawaiian scale. Massive. Just the way i like it... Mahalos for the Aloha spirit, Da Kitchen... It brok da mouth.

    (5)

  • Ashley M.

    Amazingly huge portions so I definitely suggest sharing (It also makes it cheap, you can get out of there on $10 for two people). Food usually gets served up pretty fast. Its also byob and conveniently enough is located right next to a liquor store. If you are trying to stay healthy or are on any sort of a diet this isn't the place for you. But if you've had an active day and are famished this is the place to hit.

    (4)

  • Jake B.

    If you're really hungry, go here........ problem solved. I recommend the Kalua Pork/Chicken Katsu combo plate :)

    (5)

  • Chris L.

    I can't visit Hawaii without having a plate lunch. It's like going to NYC and not having a slice or Portland and having a local beer. We each ordered a plate lunch - I had kalua pork, the wife had katsu chicken - which was our first mistake as the portions are pretty huge. Also keep in mind this food isn't exactly a mixed green salad, we're talking some serious calories here. Despite having run 5 miles that morning this was still more food than I could handle in one sitting. If you understand the concept of portion control I suggest splitting an order. The katsu chicken was so-so though I don't think I've ever had great katsu chicken. The chicken itself was on the dry side and the sauce was unspectacular. Honestly, it tasted like catsup and BBQ sauce mixed together. The pork was much better. Definitely on the salty side (the side of rice is there for a reason!) but otherwise the best I had of the three places we visited. Of all the places we went to in Kihei this is one of the only ones I'd make a return trip to. If you share an order it's a downright bargain.

    (4)

  • Brandon V.

    The portions are good and the food is tasty but the place is out for every buck they can get out of you. It just rubs me raw when you go for a refil of your fountain drink and they want a $1 for the refill. Want a side of teriyaki sauce? Dont forget your buck.

    (2)

  • Mark Z.

    Very good food for those looking for hearty portions and good flavor. My daughter got the Philly cheesesteak and it was amazing! Even served with cheezwiz. Rest of the family got da brudda combo plates. Shredded pork was good, not great, but the chicken katsu was money. Would definitely come here again!

    (4)

  • Darron N.

    Average food, at good island prices.

    (2)

  • Alexis D.

    Small hole in the wall. Big portion in styrofoam containers. Wasnt thrilled although I didnt like the flavors of my dish- however it was all new food for me (traditonal Hawaiian). Clean but no restrooms. Recommended by our hotel bellhop as a great local place with traditonal style food. Give it a go!

    (3)

  • Mary S.

    Organized chaos, but ran well. In & out & food rocks!

    (5)

  • qirk z.

    Kalua pork with one large scoop of white rice and a very small scoop of potato macaroni salad. There was a lot of pork, less cabbage, the way I like it. I've had better, but that place doesnt exist anymore in the bay area.

    (3)

  • Joe C.

    Came here for our cheapest full meal of our trip. And its still like 13$ person! Man! LocoMoco was def loco with the hugest patties I've seen in my life. Great taste and definitely satisfying. Not really a fan of the mixed mac here though. I prefer the creamier version that we get in the states. Kalua Pork was oversalted as stated in other reviews but when eaten wtih rice it was fine. They def need to put some A/C in there as it was super muggy and couldnt escape the humidity outside. Decent "fast food" joint but didnt blow me away like I thought it would.

    (3)

  • Diana T.

    I came here on 12/26/09 for lunch and got the Hawaiian plate which came with Pork Lau Lau, Kalua pork, chicken long rice, lomi salmon, rice and potato macaroni salad. Very big combo plate for about $12 and was able to split it with my bf. I'm from LA so from a non-Hawaiian point of view: Pork Lau Lau: So so good! Very fat pieces of pork. I'm not sure what the cooked leaves wrapped around the lau lau was but it was very soft and yummy (in a healthy way). Kahlua pork: very tender and salty. Eat it with rice and sriracha hot sauce. Chicken Long Rice: I was arguing with my bf for a day that it was a type of noodles...the name is confusing. Tastes like salty chicken noodles with a bit of soup but its delicious! Lomi Salmon: nothing special. Tastes like fishy pico de gallo. I rather get salad but that replaces a scoop of rice. SPAM WASUBI: Came here the night afterwards to grab food again and got the BEST SPAM WASUBI ever. My bf and I ordered a lau lau plate and Kahlau pork plate to go. They forgot our wasubi in the to go bag and we went back for it. Make sure you check your bags because they get really busy at night and the girl working the counter is not so smart. I asked for a container for chilli and they looked confused and said they ran out. I asked for an empty container they put lomi salmon in so I can pour chilli in it but they did not understand... When I went back the next morning, I found out spam wasubi was a speciality and not on the staple menu =( I got another Hawaiian plate before flying out.

    (5)

  • Dan K.

    You get a lot of food for a reasonable price. My wife had the katsu chicken and I had the tempura fish sandwich. Good food for the price. I would come here again.

    (3)

  • Joe V.

    Be prepared to be ripped off! I'm finding it difficult to find anything very good about this place. Way too expensive, and they nickel and dime you to boot. For example, if you order fish and chips and want any more than the tiny portion of tartar sauce they provide with your meal - you pay extra! If you want to refill that open soda fountain drink, add another dollar. The fries hare the Orida variety AKA lousy. Every ketchup bottle on the place was just about empty. OK enough already - save your money.

    (1)

  • Michael H.

    Gak, spew. What a crappy waste of $26.00. What happened ? We used to come here back when Da Kitchen 1st opened and could always get a good mixed plate. Last nights visit is definitely the last. The fish sandwich was horrible. For some reason it was deep fried Tempura style. Really just ALL tempura hiding a bad piece of ....fish? The macaroni potato salad looked like it was scrapped out of last weeks plastic bowl. The Pulled Pork, wait a minute, you call that pulled pork?? Do I even need to post about the fact that ALL meals are served in Styrofoam take out packages all the time everyday to grace the Hawaiian land fill for ALL ETERNITY........WTF!!! Dont Go!!!

    (1)

  • JayCee T.

    Pretty good lunch plate spot. Lots to choose from. The hubby and I shared the Hawaiian Plate. It was pretty good and the plate was pretty big, but for the price ($18), we should've just ordered something else. Spam musubi is pretty damn expensive, I think it was 4 bucks for one.. won't be ordering that again..... Will definitely stop by next time we're on the island and try something else on the menu.

    (3)

  • Chris Y.

    For whatever reason I had a hard time finding plate lunch options in Kihei so I turned to Yelp for some help during a recent business trip there. Seemed like Da Kitchen Express was a good bet in the Kihei area. Prices were not too bad...about $8-9 for a teri beef plate lunch. Wasn't the best or worst...just so so in my opinion for the price. Anyone know where the killer plate lunch place is in Kihei if there is one?

    (3)

  • LibraToro T.

    This was one of the places we found after a nights rest & settling in from our flight in from Bay Area,Cali. Located close to the KAMAOLE SANDS condos where we stayed for 10 days in Sept 2012. We were actually hesitant because most "lil'Hawaiian BBq restaurants" around the Bay Area, in my opinion are sorta greasy and Overwhelming. WELL FOLKS, I think these types of Hawaiian places favor its "greasy appeal" besides the fact that we were in Maui, Hawaii, didn't change its style, nor did overwhelming pork dishes, they were "just that". However, the staff was super friendly, the place was clean & still the macoroni salad remains my fave on the menu..in Maui or back home in bay area. Stop in and there is a gal frm Washington that was very sweet, and glad to help you with menu & area features.

    (3)

  • Lyn P.

    Da Kitchen makes the best burger in Maui. It's seasoned well - a bit oniony, like maybe the onion soup trick was used? They put it on a toasted onion bun. I opt for the teriyaki version and it does not need anything else - no cheese, no pineapple, just a big, juicy burger on a yummy bun. It comes with potato/mac salad, but their version is too mustard-y for me, so I get fries. I also dig their bbq beef sticks - they are well marinated and are not overcooked.

    (3)

  • Jessica F.

    i'm a resident of o'ahu and although we have one in honolulu, i love da kitchen in kihei. the food's better here.. probably because they've been around longer and ours is fairly new. i'm gonna add that the staff here are a little more friendly and you feel more welcomed at this location. nonetheless, i still like both places. they give generous amounts and i'm a small skinny asian, but i can put away a lot. haha. if you don't know what to order, the fried spam musubi and loco moco are winners! in kihei, the noodles are good :)

    (5)

  • Jeremy E.

    3 to 3.5 is about right. The burger was great as was the teriyaki beef skewers. The sliders my wife got were dry and flavorless. the service was nearly non existent. If you want a quick in and out meal during the day this is a good spot.

    (3)

  • Heidi J.

    Can't afford a luau? Go to Da Kitchen! They've got the same food you'll see at most of the luaus on Maui. Terrified of Poi? Ease into it here first. Yes, it's an acquired taste like Marmite (to any non-UKers) or PB&J (to Aussies) but it doesn't taste like "purple" as I've heard it described. Best plate lunch on Maui. It's huge so bring a friend and split it. their kalua pork is amaaaaazing (especially with poi).

    (5)

  • ShiitakesroOms L.

    I was expecting a lot from this place because of all the good reviews on yelp.. Mistake number 1, expectations. I ordered the Hawaiian plate.. I wanted to get the most bang out of my buck and I did. It came with lomi, kalua pork, and pork laulau (with rice and mac salad of course.) My lau lau came with a piece of fish, which was a pleasant surprise. Kalua pork is my FAVORITE hawaiian dish and I was really disappointed when my kalua pork didn't contain any cabbage.. =/ Their lomi was really good. I just wish it came with more.. Another thing I didn't like was the girl who helped me. She wasn't really friendly and she stared at me when I asked for a hawaiian sun. Even afterwards.. That bugged me. I kinda wish I went to the Lihaina location.. My friend got to try their deep fried spam musubi.. Why didnt this place have it??!

    (3)

  • Dara V.

    This was our first stop for "local kine" food when we got to Maui. Been away from Hawaii now for 10+years and really wanted to have "local" food from a Local Joint! This was it! We had the Special plate: Kalbi ribs/ meat chun/ chix katsu and the regular Kalbi rib plate. Was not disappointed. Great tasting food; the kim chee was awesome too! They do have toss greens as an option for potato salad. The serving size is huge, but I already knew that going in! LOL! This was a great place to start our week long vacation with local food!

    (5)

  • F. P.

    This mini chain (2 in Maui, 1 in Oahu) is one of those great value places. You just have to know what you're getting yourself into. Basically, you get HUGE portions of food for around $10-$15 books, including mounds of rice, tons of meat, and either green or macaroni salad. It's probably a good idea to split entrees with someone, unless you're incredibly famished. No frills. Simple Hawaiian comfort food.

    (3)

  • R J.

    I can't add much more to the 300 plus reviews already mostly giving da kitchen two thumbs up. But, if you are a first timer to Maui and kihei, and want to know if you really can eat on a budget, here's a great place to do the plan. Talk about bang for your ef,n buck! This is not some tourist-hype crap theme food that lands on your plate in a pile of over salted guck. This food is well done, VERY well prepared, authentic and just gawdamn good.. It wasnt made yesterday and then frozen, only to be thawed out later. This is good stuff folks. Two people for twenty bucks or less? No problem. The portions are plentiful. Guys, your lady friend will look at it and tell you it's "just too much food!"...Yeah right. Great food at a great price is rare in touristville, but this place will leave you clearly satisfied and ready for a return visit. The service? Just fine. I don't really care..they can curse at me when I come in the door and call me a white skinned haulie but it doesn't matter. I'm coming back boys so live with it...

    (5)

  • M B.

    I am usually a fan of Da Kitchen but this location didn't have the fried spam musubi the night I was there for dinner. And it wasn't even late that they may have possibly run out --it was around 6-ish. BOO for not having enough inventory for the night! Aside from that, the loco moco and the chicken katsu were portioned hugely and were tasty. IMO, the airport location has better service, inventory and slightly cheaper.

    (3)

  • Raider J.

    I stopped by today for my quick kailua pork craving. For 10.00, I got two scoops of rice, macaroni salad and a huge helping of kailua pork.....sooo good and full of that natural roast flavor. When in Hawaii, you got to have a helping of kailua pork! Got mine today!!

    (4)

  • stacey p.

    I love local food! I wish I knew about this place on my first visit to Maui!! They have great food, big portions and great prices! My husband and I can split a plate and be totally stuffed! Our favorite things to eat here are: 1. Loco Moco 2. Big Braddah Combo with Kalua pork and Teri Chicken I'm sure everything else is good, we just kept getting the same things! TIP 1: Call ahead and order so that its ready when you get there. If you order there, no biggy... just be prepared to wait. TIP 2: For those who don't get a meal on the plane ride home, order from Da Kitchen before you head to the airport! They are open at 9A!!

    (5)

  • Will B.

    Just had "breakfast" at Da Kitchen express . They did not have coffee, did not have home fries, only white rice. Scrambled eggs and portuguese sausage was so bad I'm sitting on the toilet now only minutes after eating. Skip this dump and go down the road to Kihue Cafe for a real breakfast for less money. They have coffee too

    (1)

  • Eric H.

    I spoke to a lot of locals (including relatives) and they recommended Da Kitchen. Granted, most of them said to try the one in Kahului, which I did. And it was indeed good. But since we were staying in Kihei, I thought to try this location out. Its located in a strip mall with somewhat limited parking. Its a nice, clean, well lit restaurant with tables and booths. When I was there they had ESPN football on their tv. To start, they screwed my order. Shame on me for not checking the bag before walking out. I called them when I realized this but got no apology. I asked them to start re-cooking my missing meal so it would be ready when I re-arrived. They decided not to just to accelerate my hatred. I had the loco moco plate. Their mac salad tastes like it came from Costco - one small bite and tossed it. The macaroni noodles were mush and it tasted like pickles and vinegar in a runny mayo soup. The burger had an interesting flavor - reminded me of meatloaf..Its hard to screw up the egg and rice but given how things went, I'm surprised they got it right, quite frankly. The gravy was uninspired generic mushroom gravy - there was clearly no love in it.. Wife had a burger, which she says was ok. Son had a burger, which he flat out rejected because "it tasted weird." Portions are pretty big. Everything was $10 or more, which I thought was about $2-3 overboard. As if they aren't getting a premium on their food, be prepared for the nickel and dime. If you want cheese on your burger, add $2. Oh, and if you want a bag to carry your food, add $0.25. Next year they'll charge an entrance fee. Wanted to try the fried spam musubi but at 7pm they ran out. Up to that point I didn't think it was cosmically possible to run out of the ingredients that go into a spam musubi. Our other son only had fries. There was nothing special about the fries except for the ridiculous price. Common theme. Given what we spent, I was hoping for more than an "ok", "yuck" and "meh."Out of the $45 we spent, $25 sadly ended up in bin. We make a pilgrimage to Kihei once a year but I won't be going back here - there's better options, IMHO.

    (2)

  • Jeff M.

    large portions, try sharing. katsu was cooked great but still miss the plum sauce, too much rice, loco moco was a hit, chow fun was ok, Teri chicken was tender, pork was moist. still prefer Graces.

    (3)

  • Terri E.

    Great food, great prices! The best local food around! Love the heaping "Hawaiian Plate" a taste of a little bit of everything! A must stop for any visitors & locals alike.

    (5)

  • Vivian L.

    I agree with others that the quality has gone down a bit in recent years but honestly, for the portions that they give you and the reasonable prices, this place is still high on my list in terms of where to grab a quick (huge) bite in Kihei. The chicken katsu is literally stacked three layers deep - ridiculous!!

    (4)

  • Erika G.

    Rainbow Mall (next to the Denny's) Went here because Maui Revealed gave it an "ONO". Its a plate lunch place. It was cheap and alot of locals ate here but I won't go here again. It was kinda gross!! The Pork was too salty and the teri-Beef was more like sliced roast beef (deli style). Macaroni was good though.

    (2)

  • Triple C.

    Not as good as the regular versions of "Da Kitchen". Still worth going for cheaper eats but nothing outstanding. Their menu is lacking the parent company's selection and quality. In fact, the meats like the beef and chicken seemed over marinated and overcooked. However, their pork is moist and tender and is a good choice for lunch.

    (3)

  • Kellie N.

    We just came back from Maui last week and this is def one of the many memorable places we ate at. This is the place to visit if you're looking for some good ole' local Hawaiian food. The staff is also very friendly people! After Yelping it, we were well aware of the huge servings they give you. So on our first visit, we went there for lunch and ordered the loco moco to share between the two of us. Luckily we did because it was MASSIVE! Da kitchen def has the best loco moco I've ever tasted. My bf loves that stuff and he's tried plenty of it for comparison. It was so good that we went back twice while we were there. The chicken katsu was also enormous and delicious. We're both looking forward to our next trip back to Maui.. so we can visit Da Kitchen again.

    (5)

  • Billee T.

    Their food was pretty good. Portion size was huge. My Husband got the plate with steak & it was great..I got a traditional noodle dish & it was very bland.. but ok.. I loved the experience though. The staff was friendly & helpful.. Fast service as well... oh yeah & their desserts were aaamazing!!

    (2)

  • Sandi S.

    Da Kitchen is fantastic. I read the reviews about Da Kitchen Express and thought people might have just been too picky/they were having an off day/etc. Nope!! Having ordered the same thing at Da Kitchen two days earlier and paying the same price, I expected the same thing at Da Kitchen Express. I was wrong!! The portion was significantly less, the service was really slow and the food was not as good. If you want good, cheap, fast food in Kihei, go to 808 Deli. If you want Da Kitchen, go to Da Kitchen. The Express isn't worth it.

    (2)

  • M L.

    We ordered the hawaiian combo and the chicken teri. Our chicken teri was ok, not too tough. The Hawaiian combo was shared, and let's just say that between two little people, it was polished clean. Maybe it was just because we were hungry after a morning at the beach? I love the potato mac salad. Usually, I'm not a big fan of potato salad, but the mac in there just made it edible for me. If I was back at Maui, I'd come back.

    (4)

  • Karey R.

    I loved the chicken katsu. It was enough for two people. I'm not a fan of the french toast though, it's grainy and heavy...a little hard too, on top of that it's 9 bucks. Also, the floor of this place is always sticky.....what's up with that?

    (3)

  • RT S.

    Local foods. Teriyaki Chicken is terribly chewy and dry. Kalua pork is salty and fatty. Not recommended!

    (2)

  • joy c.

    they have the BEST LOCO MOCOs!!!!! don't order anything else!!!

    (4)

  • Paras B.

    It was good food and huge portions. We shared a combo plate and it was perfect for 2 people without getting super stuffed ($9.75). The shredded pork a little on the salty side but it was still good with the rice. Cashier is super nice and tries to keep thing rolling. The place is small and not that cute, but we got the food to go and it was great. Would go back again.

    (4)

  • JeanandFlo U.

    Ate here on our 2nd day on Maui with the family. My sister-in-law did not like this place despite the recommendations from "Travel Channel's Andrew Zimmern" and I couldn't agree more. Maybe we ordered the wrong item on the menu? I don't see this place as being spectacular at all. The Lau Lau I ordered was so salty. Everything tasted like I am eating at L&L hawaiian in Cali. I wouldn't come back here again if we go back to Maui.

    (2)

  • Jack T.

    4 stars for taste 3 stars for cleanliness 2 stars for decor Throw some pictures on the wall and call it a day.

    (3)

  • Marcela Y.

    Order the Loco Moco!!! The size of the entrees at this restaurant was HUGE! My husband and I shared the Loco Moco and were both very full! Loco Moco is a traditional Hawaiian breakfast which consists of rice, hamburger patty, egg, onions, and gravy. SO GOOD! Price is very reasonable (less than $10). For Da Kitchen Express, you actually order your food at the cashier and pay, and then they will bring your food to you. The ambiance is very relaxed and low key, no decor really. You come here for the food, not the ambiance. But it was definitely a very memorable meal!

    (4)

  • Niti W.

    My first Hawaiian food and I do say it's really good. Got the Hawaiian plate knowing it can feed two people with left overs for later. Yes it's a bit salty but the rice helps out a lot! The Mac salad is yummy. Will be returning soon.

    (4)

  • Leah P.

    Better than King's Hawaiian in Torrance...and that's a hard feat to accomplish! Need I say more??!?!

    (5)

  • Thom C.

    bestt burger on the island

    (5)

  • Tom C.

    Good food, good value and very friendly staff. I had a fish sandwich, if my next meal is as good I'm changing my rating to five stars. I plan on returning often.

    (4)

  • Nomey T.

    Huge portions and totally worth the price! You can share or have 2 meals in 1. Tried the Chicken Katsu, Hawaiian plate, and Loco Moco, all pretty good. Maybe a little salty, but I love that they all have rice :)

    (4)

  • Rita H.

    2ND REVIEW (Gave this place another chance during my return visit to Maui 9/1/2009) So I am back to Maui again (another year later) and once again I was craving plate lunches. What is the closest place to my timeshare? It's Da Kitchen. I skimmed through the menu to choose something other than the Kalbi Short Ribs. My selection - Teriyaki Chicken. Mmm mmm good. When you have an empty stomach or if your just heading to the beach this is a good quick stop for a plate lunch. FIRST REVIEW (RATED 2 STARS) ------------------------------------ 1st Day in Maui - Friday, 9/12/2008 After being famished from a flight from Oakland - Honolulu - Maui I was in the mood to have some Hawaiian flavors hit my taste buds. Da Kitchen was going to be our first stop since "Maui Revealed" mentioned that this place was an ONO. OHHH NOOO was more like it! Let's just say that out of our 8 days and 7 nights we never came back to dine here. PROS: * This was walking distance from our time share. CONS: * We first walked into a very strong smell of pine-sol. They just mopped the floor with this stuff and so this awful smell taunted me as I ate my kalbi ribs. * Kalbi ribs were mucho expensive - $16. I should have waited until I got home to Cali to order some $8 ribs at L&L Hawaiian. * Service was a little mean. My friends were deciding what to eat and they heard the chef in the back say "Hurry the F*** up" Never again will I dine here. I'd rather drive to Lahaina and eat at Aloha Mixed plate.

    (3)

  • Scott W.

    Big portions and pretty good food, but if you get a chance to go to the big island, go to "Super J's " south of Kona. She does the best lau lau you will find. Da Kitchen is fine, but Super J's is a treat.

    (3)

  • Jim D.

    Quite possibly the best food I've eaten back in the islands. If a friend is headed to Maui for vacay, I tell them they MUST head to Da Kitchen, it's just amazing. There are multiple locations but the Kihei spot was the one I frequented. Loco Moco is the best, and if you don't enjoy poi... well, you will here. Gotta go back here if and when I get back to Maui.

    (5)

  • Anya D.

    Quick service, huge portions. OK if you are starving. No atmosphere to speak of - it's pretty much just a greasy spoon dive. I had a Kalua pork lunch platter and the pork was *way* too salty. DH had a Loco Moco (a meat-loaf type pattie with gravy and eggs on top), which was underseasoned. Paid $22 for both, which, IMHO, was pricey for the quality of food. Don't feel the need to go back.

    (2)

  • Bryan B.

    I'll upgrade from 2 to 3. I like to get a gut filling plate lunch from this place once in a while, I don't know why, maybe to remind me to eat healthy. I almost always get the chicken katsu. Or get the loco moco (local "dish".... white rice topped with a hamburger patty, a fried egg, and brown gravy, and who knows what else.) if you're into that sort of thing. Get it to go and take it to Kam 3 beach park to watch the sunset.

    (3)

  • J. M.

    Make a stop here if you can, when you're in Kihei. I believe it's in the nondescript Rainbow mall, and Da Kitchen doesn't face the street--so look carefully for it. Great plate lunches---including things like Poki---that I don't see often on the mainland.

    (4)

  • D. Miguel G.

    Pro: Affordable Prices Con: Salty Pork Da Kitchen was recommended by a local so we had to check it out. The place itself is not a fancy resort restaurant but is definitely not a "hole in the wall" as described by some. I read that the portions were HUGE so we shared the "Big Brudah Combo" and chose the Kalua Pork (salty) and Teriyaki Chicken (nothing special). Thankfully I wasn't that hungry because it wasn't anything special. My favorite thing on the plate was the macaroni and potato salad. I don't consider myself a pig but I wouldn't exactly describe the portions as HUGE. If you're hungry get your own plate! So if you're in the mood for a lunch plate and want to visit a local joint then go to Da Kitchen but I still like L&L much better.

    (2)

  • LennyLi S.

    Food coma everytime I eat here and have their loco-moco's!

    (5)

  • Fred M.

    DA kitchen was my first meal in Hawaii. I have to say that my expectations were high. I love me some plate lunch. I ordered the loco moco. A heap of food came. It was fresh and not too salty which is common at other places with a of that gravy a top. expectations met...

    (4)

  • C E.

    Da Kitchen = huge portions and tasty!! I had the Kalua Pork plate lunch and was satisfied for sure! The pork was tasty, moist and full of flavor, unlike other dry, bland, kalua pork I've had in the past. I had enough leftovers to feed another mouth! The prices are "cheap" for Maui standards at least. Da Kitchen caters to locals as well as the tourists, so come in for some ono food!

    (5)

  • Marie H.

    Drove through Wailea and Makena to check things out and stopped by Da Kitchen Express in Kihei for lunch. The food was pretty good - the portions are INSANELY big, I'm kidding, they are huge! The kalua pig didn't taste as traditional as we've had - it had a flavor similar to 'paksiw na lechon' for any of those that have had that Filipino dish. It was slightly sweeter than what we've had - a different twist, but I liked it! The katsu preparation was really good - lightly crunchy but not greasy and the teriyaki/bbq was also good. I ordered the chinese chicken salad and it tasted pretty good - with the exception of the chicken itself which actually seemed like they were trying to slice and use up some older teriyaki chicken. That's the only down-side of our experience...

    (4)

  • Darren N.

    My friend told me to go here because she said the food is good and the portions are humongous. She was right on both accounts! I got the loco moco to go and the darn thing was so huge that it made my take out container break in half! Thankfully all the gravy held the rice together so that barely any of it fell out. No doubt one of the best take out loco mocos I've ever had. And it was just as good for breakfast as leftovers the next day.

    (4)

  • Kevin D.

    Great food with huge portions. Will add points to your cholesterol test!!! This location is not as nice as the one near the airport. It is small (Express) but needs some cleaning. Not very presentable. Better to take the food home.

    (4)

  • Noah N.

    Da Kitchen Express always has a great meal in store. Located right next to the beach, it's a perfect spot to chow down after a long day in the sun. Everything is great. The portions are huge, and the prices are extremely reasonable. I usually get a Sumo Tori plate and split it with another person! This is some of the best local food on the island.

    (5)

  • James K.

    can't beat the grinds. good for what it is fast local food. and mega amount of food. you are stuffed

    (3)

  • Nicole S.

    Mmmmmm, we love eating at Da Kitchen. We usually get a plate to share and then walk across the street to watch the sunset. Food is always hot and delicious, prices are reasonable. You really can't go wrong with anything on their menu, SO good!!!

    (5)

  • Ryan C.

    Ambiance. It's cheap Hawaiian Plate Lunch... you don't come here for ambiance. Service. Not much, considering you order from the register and pick up at the same. That being said, very friendly and professional. Food. This is some serious comfort food. The Chicken Katsu was good, but what was even better was the Kalua Pork. Good-old-boys in the South would respect Kalua Pork for what it is: juicy, salty, perfectly cooked BBQ. Not a "must visit", but if you're looking for some cheap, comfort eats... check this place out.

    (3)

  • Latisha C.

    Ordered the turkey burger with fries. Yummy!! Great burger and tasty fries. Big portions - my boys shared the teriyaki chicken.

    (4)

  • Kelly S.

    I'm in heaven, oh wait no... I am in paradise! Don't even fool around, get the Loco Moco and be SO happy you did... Thick hamburger patty on rice covered with 2 eggs and onion gravy... Go ahead and make the Homer Simpson loves a donut sound out loud, yeah it's like that! ;)

    (5)

  • Tyler S.

    An abundance of booths, fun island decor, and big portions of authentic Hawaiian food make Da Kitchen an excellent place to stop after a day of soaking in the Hawaiian sun. The loco moco is hearty and juicy. It's a good thing they serve it in a take-out box, because half of it's coming home with you. The teriyaki beef is tender and full of juicy, salty, savory flavor. The potato mac is the best on the island, rich and creamy with cubes of firm potatos throughout. My only two complaints are that the staff was not all too talkative/friendly and there are no free refills on soft drinks. However, I would still eat here again because the food is just too ono!

    (4)

  • Araceli P.

    Chicken Long Rice, Chicken Catsu....this pork thing in a leaf. I don't remember the names of a lot of stuff I ate here but it was hella good and they have player prices, perfect when you are on a mega savings vacation. I never left this place hungry or angry and I miss it sooo much. i can't wait to go back to Maui and lay on the beach with my Chicken Long Rice.

    (5)

  • Shadow R.

    Giant portions, authentic local fare, reasonable prices. The moco loco broke me, delicious and tasty.

    (4)

  • Tony H.

    We ate here one night after some locals told us this was the place for some good Hawaiian food. I tried to get the lady behind the counter to recommend a plate for me, but she wouldn't. So I stood there scratching my head in confusion and because it itched. I finally decided on the fried chicken (Katsu) with some sides. My wife ordered some kind of fish, I don't remember what it was. The food was OK at best. The portions are big enough for 3-4 people. My wife and I had so much food left over, but we didn't take it with us. There was no way for us to warm it up at the hotel, and it really wasn't that good. Dislikes: -There really isn't anything to dislike. The food just doesn't stand out. -Portions are just too big. Likes: -Very reasonable price for what you get. -One order should be enough for 3-4 healthy eaters, 2 hungry people, or 1 binge eater. Overall: I don't know if their usual portions are that big, or because it was late and they were try to empty out the kitchen, but if you come in hungry you will leave heavy in the stomach and in the wallet. I could see how the locals would like this place. They even have a dish with all the food you would see in a luau.

    (3)

  • Anna C.

    The food is so good here it hurts. Get the loco moco, the kalua pig, and the hawaiian sun drinks. We always stop here at least a few times during our vacations to eat.

    (5)

  • Amy K.

    My husband would probably argue that this place is a 4-star b/c of their Loco Moco. I'm not a big beef patty/loco moco fan, so I wouldn't know. I have had their chicken katsu which is GOOD. Their chow fun noodles however were way too sweet and not tasty at all! The portions here are HUGE...you could probably eat 2-3 meals off of one order!

    (3)

  • Rome G.

    I'm still on my trip in Maui and I've eaten at this Da Kitchen location twice this week! For the quality of food and the price of the plates, you can't miss. The staff was really nice to us as they brought the food to our table. Normally, you go to the counter to pick up. But they saw my son (14 months old) and couldn't resist him. :-). Order the Loco Moco and share the plate if you can.

    (5)

  • mike c.

    If you love Da Kitchen in Kahului then you will be disappointed by this one. It is more like fast food here. There's no service and food comes in take out containers. I give the Kahului site 5 stars but this was a let down. The Kahului site is known for their huge portions and this is about half as much. Would have gone to the Kahului site except that they are closed on Sundays.

    (2)

  • Ang I.

    We had the kalua pork and the hamburger steak. Both were really good and very filling. I thought this was the perfect place for a quick lunch. If you go, get there before noon because it seemed like it got really busy right at noon.

    (4)

  • Jocelyn J.

    I love this place. The food is soooo tasty and the portions are ridiculously huge. The first time we made a mistake of ordering a plate for my hubby the bbq combo) and another plate (loco moco) for me. We wound up eating leftovers for 2 days!! I can't wait to go back to Maui just to eat here again :)

    (4)

  • Kione E.

    We had spent the entire day on the road to Hana, hitting up every water fall , hiking trail, lookouts and beaches possible. By the time we got to the black sand beach of Wainapanapa State Park and snorkeled for a bit it was about 5pm. We had planned to head back to our condo in Kapalua and prepare a feast, but by the time we actually got close to Lahaina it was about 830pm and we were too tired to cook, and way too hungry. I told my friends of a place that was suggested to me by my friends, and well, when it comes to food, I have the utmost trust and faith in their tastes in every cuisine. Because it's exactly like mine. hehe. So I got on the 411 and got the directions. Easy. Once we found the place tucked away in a tiny strip mall, we dragged our exhausted behinds thru the door and to the counter. I was SO tired that I could barely see the menu board (plus I didn't have my glasses, blind!), but once I saw and read the title, I knew what I wanted. I got the: Hawaiian Plate: Pork Lau Lau, Kalua Pork, Chicken Long Rice and Lomi Salmon. Served with two scoops rice and Potato Mac salad . And to top it off, a small order of Poi. I was gonna get some Ahi Poke with my order, but I had demolished a pound of Raw Crab Poke and 1/2 a lbs. of Tako Poke, so I decied against the Ahi. Plus, I knew I wasn't gonna be able to finish my dinner. Yeah folks, the portions ARE HUGE! Two of my friends ordered the same thing, but without the Poi. And the two other ordered the: Sumotori Combo Plate~Teriyaki Chicken, Teriyaki Beef, Kalua Pork w/ potato mac salad and rice. And the Kalua Pork Plate~Slow cooked pork shredded from da bone also with potato mac salad and rice. Only one person finished their dinner and it wasn't the 5.11 225 lbs Hawai'ian guy (oh, that's me). The prices are higher than most local food places, but it's so worth it. The food is really really good and really really big. People say it's too salty, but if they understood that most Hawai'ian love their salt and sweet, then they would know that the food is perfect. Sated, energized and ready to party we made our way back to the condo to get drunk and chill.

    (4)

  • Robert D.

    Fodd is great. Service is horrible. I always include a tip. That gets me no smile, no eye contact, no thanks. Just another stupid Haole picking up a plate lunch.

    (2)

  • The Dub U.

    As a big fan of loco mocos.. I'd have to say the gravy made this one a bit salty.... yet out of all the loco mocos iv tried else where during the week I was here in Maui.. the seasoned meat was the best at this place..usually I find that the other loco mocos had ground beef that wasn't tasty alone..but this one was good with or without a dollop of gravy. My partner in crime got the braddah combo that came with kalua pork and teriyaki chicken... I'd have to say the meat was rather salty as well..BUT if you level it out with an appropriate amount on rice in the same mouthful-it was a bit tastful. I appreciated the large portions, they were priced just right and if you're in the mood for some fast hawaiin food, I highly recommend this place!

    (4)

  • Alex M.

    Super cute real hawaiian place! Service was super fast and very friendly! Great food for a great price if you are looking for some real cookin while in Maui check this place out.

    (4)

  • Helen C.

    How is one supposed to stay in swimsuit shape with this place around? The servings here are ginormous. I actually ordered Da Bruddah combo (two items with a side of rice and macaroni salad) and after I was done, there was still enough food leftover to feed a hungry man. Get the Kahlua pork -- some of the best I had on the island.

    (4)

  • Liz M.

    Excellent loco moco, it was sooo good Sumitori and fish tempura also outstanding. We actually ate here 4 times in 7 days. Enough for 2 people to share. Definitely recommended.

    (4)

  • Michael M.

    Nice dive. I would definitely go back. I tried the beef teriyaki and it was good. My advice, go to da kitchen.

    (3)

  • jenny t.

    Ordered the kalua pork with rice, and beef teriyaki and chicken katsu with rice (both with macaroni salad) one night two weeks ago. The kalua was perfectly done but it was kinda fulfilling as I was half way through. The teriyaki marinate was over done and the chicken katsu could've used more flavor (perhaps with the extra sauce). This was the most least expensive dinner during our one-week stay and it was overall great and satisfying the wallet! Service was good and it's close proximiting to other activities. P.S. Someone else had ordered the fried fish; I would've ordered that if we stayed another day!

    (5)

  • Big Room Nine X.

    Typical nothing extra-ordinary. We came here from a recommendation from the staff member at the hotel for "local" eats. I'm more used to eating healthy but from time to time like to eat something fried/unhealthy. The food here made me sick and gassy. The prices here made me puzzled. Don't understand how you could charge so much for those type of eats. Walk a little further towards the street and try Cafe O'Lei. A couple of bucks extra but worth it.

    (2)

  • Tyler M.

    Just had the Shoyu and Ginger Opakapaka and it was a very big disappointment. Fish was fried in some kind of batter and the Shoyu and Ginger sauce was too salty and only a very small hint of Ginger. The fish would have been better if it had been steamed in a soy broth with slivers of Ginger and green onion. Then I definitely would have gave it 5 stars.

    (2)

  • Brent K.

    Had to try this place at the recommendation of some friends from Maui. We ordered the Kalua Pork, Teri Chicken, and Lau Lau. The portions were pretty huge so it was good that we decided to family style the plate lunches. The dishes we ordered were good, nothing was dry or over cooked. The kalua pork and lau lau wasn't too salty either and those were my facvorites. If I go back to Maui, garans I will be hitting this place up and next time, I probably won't be sharing.

    (4)

  • Rick S.

    My wife and I split the Hawaian Plate which includes their famous Kalua pork. It was very good but the taro wrapped pork contained some large chunks of fat. The macaroni salad which was a free side was very good as well. Somehow they forgot the salmon that was supposed to have been included. My son had the fried noodles which were also very good. Bottom line: Good food at a good price.

    (3)

  • Ryan K.

    Kalua pork was outstanding - came with rice and macaroni, had better macaroni but it wasn't too bad - kinda stingy with the 78 cent refills but it was busy so they didn't notice our complimentary refills :). I was craving local food so this did the trick.

    (4)

  • Dan Y.

    The food was a little too salty for my taste. I got a Loco Moco and the Hawaiian dish. That being said, it tasted authentic and for the price, I'd probably go there again next time. Food-wise it's 3 stars but with the really really cute girl at the register, I'll bump it up to 4 stars.

    (4)

  • Heather R.

    When we go to Maui I have to eat at Da Kitchen. After a long day of snorkeling and splashing around at Makena, nothing beats eating their kalua pork with rice and the potato/mac salad. I can eat it all, I mean every bite - in one sitting, no leftovers, no sharing - it is all mine! Don't even ask for a bite. The portions are huge and the money they charge is not too much. I wish I could go there right now...maybe I should just move to Maui...HEY! there's an idea!

    (4)

  • Wayne T.

    Ordered the chili and rice and my friend had the fish and chips. The fish was good...the chips...just ok. Everything comes in carry out containers so no need to ask for take out boxes.

    (3)

  • Gilbert S.

    The food is the bomb and very "authentic!" The service was warm and friendly. The atmosphere is relevant. But, most of all the food is the bomb!!!

    (4)

  • Travis F.

    Read a little bit about this place in a newspaper article about affordable places to eat on Maui, which anyone who has visited the island knows are few and far between. After seeing some decent prices as well as good sounding meals on the menu, the fam and I gave it a shot. Bad idea. I wasn't super hungry, otherwise this place might get a measly 1 star out of pure frustration, but regardless, the food was about as bland as can be. Nothing terribly shocking, like bad meat or a dirty looking kitchen, but the food was just blah. I ate a plate lunch with two types of pork (both almost tasteless) and what an ant might call an acceptable portion of Salmon (I literally had to search through some noodles and rice to find it). I will eat just about anything and be satisfied, but I actually threw this meal away because it was killing what appetite I did have left for something else. Plus for the massive portions (also can be a negative since the food is so bland), aside from the salmon in the traditional Hawaiian plate lunch , and for the fact that the food wasn't actually bad here, it was just so damn plain. If you're familiar with traditional Hawaiian plate lunches (thought I was) give it a shot. A lot of the locals seem to love it. Then again, a lot of the locals love meth too, and that doesn't make me want a fat gacker.

    (2)

  • Barney F.

    Have a craving for a Local Moco? This is the place to satisfy that craving. Hamburger, egg, and gravy over rice never tasted so good. The other stuff like chicken katsu and kalua pork is just okay. We've had better.

    (4)

  • Kymberli C.

    We came here on a whim because we were walking along the street our hotel was on and nothing looked appetizing. I didn't want to eat at Denny's or a chinese restaurant or Moose McGillicuddy's... so we just saw this place and popped in. The food actually turned out to be really good. I got the teriyaki chicken sandwich which I devoured in seconds... and my new hubby got the sumitori plate with chicken katsu, kahlua pork and teriyaki beef... which turned out to be enough food for 5 people... we ended up taking the leftovers back to our hotel. The amount on the plate was MASSIVE... the meat was just overflowing from the box. There was also a lot of people eating here that there were not enough seats to eat at so we just ate at a counter standing.

    (4)

  • Catherine T.

    Dreadful food. Went there for lunch. Had loco moco and chicken Katsu. Loco Moco was not good. Salty suspect chewy meat. Katsu is way over cooked and tough too.

    (1)

  • Tracy V.

    I was in Maui in May for 2 days and wanted to eat some good Hawaiian food. With the help of my phone & the yelp app, Da Kitchen was only a mile away. They sure do give generous portions! After my boyfriend and I finished eating what we could, it barely looked like we even touched anything. It was even better as left overs later that day. Everything was soo good. The kalua pork was extremely juicy. Oohh yummm.. just thinking about it makes me miss Hawaii!

    (4)

  • Chris B.

    The portions are huge and it is very easy to overeat here! This place had the best loco moco! It was delicious but could easily stop your heart from the cholesterol. The kalua pork was slow roasted and delicious. While I love eating here, it is hard to go back a second time in one trip because you eat too much. Prices were very reasonable. The place was clean and the staff was friendly. The location is right across the street from the beach and some great snorkeling (saw a sea turtle right off-shore), making it an easy walk.

    (5)

  • Derwynn D.

    When in Hawaii, you want Hawaiian food. Da Kitchen will hook you up. Not the best joint I've been too, but definitely not the worst considering you get to eat their plates in paradise.

    (3)

  • Curtis L.

    We walked in and could not decided if we wanted to eat there. Menu was not as large as the other location. We decided to walk around the complex and see what else was available. Nothing else appeal to us because either they were empty or too pricey. When we made it back, the place was packed and a long line to order. We decided to give them a try. We ordered the katsu curry to split know that the servings are large. There was a long wait for the food. Probably a dozen tickets ahead of us. the seating was filled and the place was hot. No A/C. We waited patiently and got our food and took it to go. The service was robotic like the other restaurant. They just go through the motions but do it efficiently. When we got back, we found three layers of katsu and literally a bucket of curry. The food was good. The curry was flavorful, the chicken was light and tender and the rice was not too mushy. The chicken was under-seasoned but was okay with the curry. When we were done, there was still half an order left. I had the katsu with bread for lunch the next day. I would definitely go back but probably take it to go again. Good local food at a good price for how much you get.

    (4)

  • Amanda M.

    This place is a little hole in the wall in a strip mall. The staff was nice enough, although not particularly welcoming or helpful. Anyway, appearances aside, the food is really good! The fish tempura was kind of amazing! My husband loved the teriyaki chicken plate lunch also. The food is good and cheap. Perfect for lunch. Oh, just don't use the bathroom there if you can help it. The key is attached to a huge plastic bucket.

    (4)

  • Scot K.

    One of the best local grinds on Maui! If you are a haoli you'll think the teri beef/chicken is too sweet or the Kailua pork is too salty, but it's typically local flavor. People in Hawaii like the food more salty than people from the mainland, mainly due to the hot weather. The katsu was huge, juicey and tender. My daughter had the teri beef and loved the flavor. My girlfriend's daughter had the saimin and said the broth was excellent. Her only complaint was she couldn't eat it all. The place is not as clean as a 4 star restaurant, but hey, its a local place. It's a lot cleaner than most places in Kihei or Lahaina. Don't go at lunch time unless you want to wait!

    (4)

  • Lai T.

    My husband was craving a loco moco, and being in Maui of course you have to have it. The only other time I've had the loco moco was in Honolulu and I remember the beef patties to be subpar to McDonalds patties, and the gravy was heavy and full of corn starch. Not good. But I was pleasantly surprised at the loco moco at this joint. Definitely another hole in the wall establishment in Kihei, however don't judge a book by its cover. They filled our order rather quickly and I was impressed at the quality of the patty. It seemed homemade to me and had pieces of sweet onions imbedded in the ground meat. It was also really meaty and the egg on top was runny and delicious. Wow, the best hawaiian establishment ever.

    (4)

  • David S.

    Four of us ate dinner here after arriving from Kona. Good food in good portions at a good price, but nothing to rave about. While the plain hamburger was large and tasty, the lau lau pork had unpleasant gristle. If you want a good, cheap plate, come here. You won't go away hungry.

    (3)

  • Jimmy F.

    We heard about this place from the locals while staying in Maui at the Grand Wailea so we decided to check it out. True to form, it was everything they described. Extremely large portions for the price you pay ($6-15) each meal. Specials of the day usually come with the best price and are more local fare (beef stew, kitchen loco moco, etc.). I'd recommend sharing with a friend or two or come really hungry. As with most Hawaiian eateries, there are no refills on drinks so drink sparingly. The only draw back has been that the food tends to be pretty salty and I like salt. It's also not the healthiest of food options. It is pretty good local meals. I'd recommend the beef stew, k

    (4)

  • darla h.

    Da Kitchen wasn't da bomb...The AC barely worked and it was pretty hot inside. The place is in a strip mall and the floors were really sticky. We ordered the combo plate, the portions were huge but too bad it wasn't that good. I liked the teriyaki chicken, it was ok, they leave the skin on and oh how I love me some chicken skin! The beef was a bit chewy and made my jaws hurt after the forth bite. This place is a good place to go to if you are on a budget and share a plate. I just wouldn't order the beef again!

    (3)

  • John K.

    Let me recap. 1. This is local food for locals. 2. Kahlua Pork is supposed to be greasy and salty. 3. Too much Moco Loco will kill you. 4. If you need to browse the menu, step aside, or be trampled. 5. "When I'm back in the states..." is an insult.The food is prepared for locals, but they are Americans. If you don't like the looks of the place or it has a funky stank. There's a nice clean Denny's across the parking lot. 6. If you're the type that uses a napkin to sop up grease off your pizza, do not enter. 7. Why is it quaint for the staff at The Wiener's Circle in Chicago to shout obscenities, but on Maui it's kapu? 8. if you want a nice clean place to eat your cholesterol feast, get it to go and eat in your nice air conditioned timeshare condo. There you will find clean plates and utensils. 9. Yes, this is food you hide from your friends because your going to be on the elliptical machine for three or for months to burn this meal off. 10. Read the Yelps. The star spread is vast for a very good reason. You can't judge a local's pallet against your own. There's no mystery to this food, it's greasy and salty. You wouldn't ask Paula Dean to stop using butter. Don't as a local to degrease their food.

    (4)

  • Kelsey D.

    We asked a friend where we could get good local food and he recommended this place. I had the chicken katsu, which was basically a pound of fried chicken strips with a bowl of dipping sauce, two scoops of white rice and one scoop of macaroni salad served in a styrofoam take-out box. It was kinda gnarly. I couldn't even eat half of it. The saddest part was that once we were done with lunch, we just threw away the styrofoam into an overflowing bin of styrofoam next to the door. Then we went past the central maui landfill and watched a single tear stream down a native's face.

    (2)

  • Daniel T.

    The lau lau was very delicious. I Had it with the potato macaroni salad. The plates are big enough for two, out one very hungry person. I would definitely be back

    (4)

  • R W.

    If you are looking for some local fare, large portions, and cheap eats, this is your place. After the big meal at the Grand Wailea, we decided to go local. Almost everyone suggested Da Kitchen. We were definitely not disappointed. We had the Pork Tonkatsu, Hawaiian Luau, and the Chicken Teriyaki Plate lunches. All were excellent and for 6 people more than plenty enough food. Definitely on the list for the next time.

    (4)

  • Valley A.

    Went to this location because we found out the Kahului location was not open on Sunday. You order at a counter and the order takers were less than friendly and not helpful to a couple of howlies who wanted to taste Hawaiian food but had no idea what to order. Served in a styrofoam container. The food was decent but I think between the fast food atmosphere and the unfriendly/unhelpful people I would not go there again. I wonder what the one in Kahului is like?

    (2)

  • Chris K.

    This was an ultimate experience. From the second that I walked in the door, I was greeted with a smile and an authentic atmosphere. Service was lightening fast. I had the Kalua Pork and Teriyaki beef combo plate. Both were exceptional. The Teriyaki sauce was on the sweeter side and the Kalua pork was slightly salty. Portions were huge and could easily feed two. This restaurant is highly recommended for a "real-Hawaiian" feast.

    (4)

  • Jeff B.

    Coconut crusted Mahi Mahi was one of the best fishes I have ever eaten.

    (4)

  • Kev M.

    Just as good as the one in Kahului except smaller seating area. Lomi lomi could use a bit more salmon. Its a bit like a salty pico de gallo with little salmon cubes. Love the cabbage less kalua pork. Cabbage is just a filler for all that pork fatty goodness.

    (4)

  • Charles M.

    I got the Sumotori Combo with kalua pork, teriyaki chicken, and chicken katsu. I was SUPER hungry from skimboarding at Big Beach so when I pulled out the styrofoam containter and opened it up, I started drooling like no other. It all looked sooo delicious and most of it turned to out to be just that. My one complaint was that the kalua pork was a little funky. But with great prices, a wonderful location and quick service, I will DEFINITELY be going back. I didn't eat at the restaurant so I can't say much about the atmosphere or the cleanliness but it all seemed fine to me when I was ordering and waiting for the food. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone in the area who wants cheap, quick, good Hawaiian food.

    (4)

  • Angel N.

    Reccomended to come eat here by a local for hawaiian plate. Was well worth it. Portions were VERY generous. We had the Loco Moco, and Chicken Katsu plates. We both had leftovers for breakfast! Both we very delicous as well. I can't speak for the other foods, but what we had was great.

    (5)

  • Jennie L.

    They had BIG portions and decent food. I really liked the mixed mac/potato salad. They had a modest menu and daily specials - I had the mushroom stuffed chicken (daily special) which was tasty and filling. I would have liked to try something else on the menu another day, but since we didn't get to, this review is based on the first experience we had there overall. I'd be happy to go back and see what else they have to offer - this place is worth a second chance.

    (3)

  • James F.

    Huge portions and good prices! Scampi was great, loco moco was okay.

    (3)

  • Judieann A.

    While on Maui, all I wanted to eat was local lunch plates. Da Kitchen had the best and tastiest kalua pork - for serious. My husband says I like it so much because its tasty and salty like Spam (which I LOVE). Da Kitchen is yummy, has quick service and the prices won't break the bank.

    (4)

  • Daniel C.

    Good food, large portions. We ordered the chicken teriyaki and the loco moco. The chicken was good, and I could definitely order it again, but the loco moco was definitely the winner here. I was a bit disappointed by the mac salad (more potato than mac), but for the money and what's available in Kihei, I probably would have come again if we had stayed a bit longer.

    (4)

  • Sisca S.

    The portions are hella big so one plate lunch is good for two ppl. We were pleasantly surprised to see that the mac salad was actually a combo salad of macaroni & potato, it was pretty good. The Kalua pork was moist, tender, and tasty. We asked for the chicken without skin and they did it w/ no problem, that was pretty delish, too. We wanted to go back so we could try other local dishes, but unfortunately didn't get the chance to. If you're staying in Kihei, ask your concierge or front desk if they have coupons. It's usually like 10-15% off or a free drink w/ plate lunch.

    (4)

  • Foxy B.

    Every time I go home to Maui (2-3 times per year) this is a great spot to pick up a plate lunch and go to the beach. Food is good and portions are huge. Good quality and value.

    (3)

  • Northofthirty D.

    Went here cuz I was in the mood for "local" food, but didn't necessarily want a "plate lunch." I opted for the chow fun, which actually had a unusual, multi-word name on the menu...clearly not a memorable name. but anyways, I ordered this because it was described as a local favorite - fried chow fun noodles with terri beef and veggies. ummm....not so good, I'm sorry to say. lots of noodles, with just a scant amount of beef and veggies. maybe it just wasn't a good batch. I dunno, but next time (if there is a next time), I'll just stick with a typical plate lunch (savory meat + rice + mac salad).

    (2)

  • Consumer G.

    Good local grub!

    (3)

  • Penguin S.

    Da wow! I always get the same thing: Kalua pork and chicken catsu with rice and macaroni salad. I eat the chicken right away, and save the pork for my next meal, as there is a lot of food here. I had breakfast here once, and thought it was bland and overpriced. So now I stick to the lunch/dinner.

    (4)

  • Alan W.

    It's da bomb! Great loco moco!

    (4)

  • Ineke v.

    Great Hawaiian style plate lunch. Don't expect something fancy, just some simple meat and rice and good ole Mac salad which is really just mayo, some potatoes and macaroni but strangely hits the spot. I had the kalua pork with the obligatory scoop of rice.

    (4)

  • Tanny Y.

    We got the Hawaiian plate and my buddy got the chicken katsu plate. It was pretty cheap... I think it was under $25, but seriously the service here sucks ass! The girls at the front that were taking down our order was ignoring us. They didn't even seem to acknowledge us for a good 5 minutes or so. When we ordered she gave us an attitude through out the whole time. When our food arrive there was a copious amount for two and we even had left overs for the next day. The chicken katsu was the only thing that stood out to me. The rest were so so.

    (2)

  • Connie G.

    You should only come here if you have a big appetite, or if you want to share. The portions are big! I've tried almost everything on the menu, my favorite is the teriyaki beef with rice and mac salad (other option is a green salad). Great place to experience great Hawaiin food (grinds)! The service is great, I always peek in to say "Hi" to the cooks!

    (5)

  • Mimi T.

    Delicious local food such as Saimen and lau lau. Food served in massive portions(seriousely) so I recommend sharing. BYOB...

    (5)

  • Ella B.

    I'm sorta conflicted about this place. I mean, my order was good, but it was salty, and like Poi Boi said, maybe i just don't "get it" with the saltiness of hawaiian food. We had spent the whole day traveling to Hana. Beautiful day, lots of pics. Now, dark, tired, hungry, getting car sick... We finally made it to the "Da Kitchen" -- first of all, i was looking in our little book for "THE kitchen" -- silly, stupid me. But yes, we found it. It's in Kihei, a sort of like "happening" part of Maui or something b/c there were a lot more young folks there than where we were... anyway, so the food, HUGE oh, did i say HUGE portions? I thought i was hella hungry, but apparently, not like "hawaiian hungry". then again, my eyes are always bigger than my stomach... I ordered the Hawaiian plate: pork lau lau, kalua pork, chicken long rice, lomi salmon, rice and choice of salad. All the pork dishes tasted fine, but the chicken "long rice" is rice noodles and i didn't really like the taste... but overall, very "hawaiian" meal. We had enough left overs for the next day or so.... Kind of annoying, they charge like .10 for cups and she wouldn't give me napkins till my meal was ready...

    (3)

  • David B.

    Read about this place on Yelp. I have been looking forward to eating here my entire trip to Maui. I ate at Aloha Mixed Plate earlier in the trip and it was so wonderful I became more excited about Da Kitchen. Boy was I disappointed. The portions are huge! I shared the Hawaiian Plate with my wife. Neither of us cared for the lau lau, but that had nothing to do with the resteraunt, we just did nnot care for the taro leaves the pork is cooked in. We could overlook that but all of the dishes tasted as if the lid of the salt shaker fell off as the meats were being seasoned. The chicken long rice tasted more like fish than chicken. We could not tell that the salmon lomi lomi had fish in it. We thought the chicken long rice had to be salmon cooked in chicken broth. If you are looking for large portions of salty unidentifiable meat this is the place for you. Truly a dissapointment.

    (1)

  • Elaine M.

    A local souvenir shop owner recommended this place to us. We ate here 3 times during our week long Maui visit. We carried out lunch twice and ate breakfast inside once. Plenty of seating early in the morning! Our whole family loved the loco moco and chicken katsu plate lunches and the Portuguese sausage omelets. Generous portions and good potato mac salad. Tourist tip: Buy some Gladware from Safeway or WalMart and pack a plate lunch to eat on the plane ride home. Sure beats those stale overpriced airline snacks!

    (5)

  • Stephanie W.

    Not impressed. Teriyaki chicken was tough and catsu chicken was not flavorful. Plus they serve everything in styrofoam, which is a big waste. I would not recommend this place.

    (2)

  • Angenette L.

    You may think it's just your typical Hawaiian comfort food, but after coming back to the mainland from a week long of vaca...that's all my fiance and I craved! They know how to pack those boxes with tons of food. Just get a mini, and I swear you'll be full. It's so good. Try their loco moco. Good gravy.

    (5)

  • Jana K.

    I'm from Hawaii, so I know my food, and Da Kitchen Express, was neither fast, nor good. Maybe they were so slow because they knew the food they would be serving us would be sub-par. My parents and I ordered: the Hawaiian plate, chow fun, and the fried noodles. Chow fun and fried noodles are usually pretty fast and easy dishes, but we waited close to 20 minutes for our food. They definitely were not express. As for the taste? My mom agreed it was the worst chow fun and fried noodles we ever tasted-especially at the price. I don't care if the portions are generous if you have to eat a plate full of bland food. Which was even more frustrating because we were hungry after waiting so long for our food. My dad's Hawaiian plate was ok, but didn't have much lomi lomi, and everything was way too salty. Yeah, Hawaiian food can be salty, but this was just bad. This was just disappointing.

    (1)

  • Tim B.

    Delicious, every time. Unless you have a big appetite, share. Loco Moco with the egg over easy is favorite. Chicken Katsu, and lau lau is good good too. Yum!

    (5)

  • Fraser R.

    Let me start by saying I'm not normally a picky eater, however, this food was disgusting. I had the kalua pork and my wife had the teriyaki chicken. The chicken was really dry and the sauce was horrible, then there was far too much sauce. The pork was so salty it was in-edible. I made my way through about 1/4 of it and two hours later was on the couch with a raging stomach ache. The other reviews are absolutely accurate, the portions are huge. But a huge portion of bad food is just more badness. I can't comment on the other dishes on the menu but if they're anything like these two then stay far far away.

    (1)

  • Gilbert G.

    For all you hungry eaters out there, da kitchen could be your match. The portions are enormous and if I can't finish their plate lunch, that's saying alot. There is definitely more than enough food for two, but hey, it is very tasty. Prior to Zippy's opening, da kitchen is the place to go and it still is if your condo or hotel is in Kihei. But Zippy's could give da kitchen in Kahului a choice when leaving the airport, just off the plane.

    (4)

  • Keanu A.

    Everytime I get off the plane, I make a beeline to two places: (1) Costco (2) da Kitchen Da Kitchen serves huge portions of lunch plate with most under $10. if you are a carnivore such as myself, you will appreciate the 1.5 pounds of teriyaki chicken and 1 pound of kalua pork with each order. Being from the mainland, these types of portions are unheard of. However, most people seem to have no trouble consuming THE WHOLE PLATE in one setting. If you are in the mood for only a partial food coma, order the saimen (hawaiian style noodles) or the various SPAM infused concontions. The chef at the Airport location is pretty famous, and he seems to have a weekly or monthy rotation for special items. Definitely not a romantic getaway place. But who cares? After a long day hitting the waves, kiddies are usually famished and devour their plate. The L and L's around CA are OK, and i have heard there is a similar location somehere in SD. However, nothing has yet matched the plate lunches I had as a kid here.

    (5)

  • Anita R.

    A pretty basic "local style" cafe. The chicken katsu was good. My friend had the beef teri, and it was tender and tasty. Scoop of rice, and a scoop of mac salad... what more could a local want?

    (4)

  • Nolan Y.

    Da kitchen, what can i say this is just an ok kind food place if you know what to expect! Number one wen on vacation never expect good fast service this is Hawaii thats what is called Hawaiian time..we do it nice and slow! You are on vacation no get mad! Number two Hawaiian food is not healthy that is why we are soooo big, its salty, ova sauced food that just tastes good after you smoke out and drink! if you want healthy get your self a Subway sand wich! Number tree take your sandwich and go to the beach find a nice spot, take out your sandwich and start eating, then say damn i wish i had a salty plate lunch from DA Kitchen!

    (3)

  • Kat T.

    OMG this places is YUMMIE! My friend recommended it great job. I do love the fresh fish tempura. The Katsu chicken was so good and the portion was HUGE. My friend ordered the Loco Moco.. OMG it was the best in Maui. I'd say this place you should try at least once or twice. The portion is huge. But the only problem was that you had to pay for the water which is only $.25 I guess people there are shady and get the soda with the cups. The people are friendly and the service is ok because you gots to get it yourself..

    (5)

  • Sean L.

    Food was average, but the quantity was amazing! Friend got this like fried fish, I kid you not, he got 1.5 whole fishes! about the size of like 6 filet-o-fish sandwiches! or at least it seemed like it. Might have been mostly batter

    (3)

  • SR T.

    This place was your typical walk up and order and wait till your order number is called. There was plenty of seating, yet all the tables were taken. Seems like they do good take out volume too. Had the chicken katsu plate...ate off of it for 2 days! Seriously tons of food! Boyfriend had the kalua pork and said it was pretty good too! Seemed like a bunch of locals when we were in there. Hardly any tourist. Good place for a plate lunch with plenty of leftovers!

    (4)

  • Zoran M.

    Huge portions. Kalua pork is amazing as are chicken long rice noodles. It's a self service, fast food spot so don't expect much, but the hawaiian food is amazing and the prices are great.

    (5)

  • James C.

    Good plate lunch. We went for SPAM.

    (4)

  • Patricio G.

    one of our favorite places to eat when we are in maui! this was the first place we ever ate at our first time in maui when we didnt even know what lau lau was. so glad they expanded to provide tables to eat. i usually order the katsu and my wife orders the loco moco. they have the best loco moco weve tasted. if youre looking for a local plate lunch place...this is the spot!!

    (5)

  • Vickie N.

    Maybe the one in Central Maui is better, not sure. All I know is that the food was WAY saltier than I remember. Everything was salty. Moco Loco and Kahlua Pork... believe it or not (I couldn't), it was almost inedible. (Exception: Chicken Katsu was not as salty and actually quite tasty.) The sodium level made me feel concerned for the health of the locals who eat this stuff regularly. I mean-- I LOVE mixed plates Hawaiian style, but never had it this salty. Ever. MAJOR bummer because it's where we used to love going a few years back. The service was grumpy. Overall, disappointed with Da Kitchen in Kihei.

    (2)

  • T N.

    This was our first time in Maui and husband's upteenth time in Hawaii. We wanted to go get some good Hawaiian food and based on the yelp reviews we decided to give Da Kitchen a try. We shared a plate of kalua pork, chicken, teriyaki beef stick, and the usual rice and mac salad. The kalua pork was NOT ono at all. It was way too salty for my taste and even husband who lives on salt thought it was too salty. The chicken was rubber-like and tasteless. The beef stick was probably the only decent meat there but still tasted like it was on the grill for a little bit too long. In my mind I've had better mac salad so the only thing that was appetizing for me was the rice. Good thing our daughter liked the mac salad because that was the only thing she was willing to eat. The only reason I gave this place 3 stars instead of 2 was because the price was reasonable compared to the inflated prices we had been dealing with at other establishments there.

    (3)

  • M G.

    I ordered the chow fun which was a surprising dish. What I mean is that it had almost no oil I could detect and also had beef jerky mixed in with it as well as shredded carrots. Kelly had the noodles Saimen which were fresh noodles with some broth. Fish and other dishes looked good at nearby tables. If I visit again I will order some more substantial dishes and adjust my rating accordingly. The noodles were fresh but the dish was pretty bland, chow fun that is. I expect some onion in my chow fun at the very least and I love hot wok-seared noodles with that smokey flavor and that was completey absent in this preparation.

    (3)

  • Dave M.

    Visiting from the mainland, I had to get a plate lunch and asked a local who directed me to Da Kitchen. Good choice! Nice sized portions (although, this isn't usually a problem with plate lunch) of some tasty chicken katsu and Kalua pork. I don't know when I'll be in Maui next, but when I return, Da Kitchen will see me again.

    (4)

  • Kris C.

    Nice people but the pork was way too salty for us. Stick with the teriyaki chicken if you don't like super salty food.

    (3)

  • dobi d.

    The best dish hands down is the crab/corn chowder! It was so good I got it 2 days in a row. It was even better than the $20 seafood chowder I got at nick's fishmarket.

    (4)

  • Kristen S.

    We stay at a condo a block away and come here regularly when on vaca. It has tasty food, generally quick service, nice waitstaff and the prices aren't too bad. Being part Hawaiian, I come here for the Hawaiian plate which is always excellent, I've had the Teri beef which is also tasty. I tried the fried noodles here once and won't get them again, I'll stick with Sam Sato's or I had the special of kalbi beef noodles at their main restaurant in Kahului (which was amazing, it was loaded with beef and had the nice sweet kalbi sauce). I like the main restaurant more, their menu is bigger, etc. But the location of this place will keep me coming back again and again. Thank you Da Kitchen Express!

    (4)

  • Holger N.

    We had Loco Moco and a Teriyaki chicken. Both were not too great. Table was not cleaned. Will not come back.

    (2)

  • Pamela M.

    YUMMY really fattening but all the plate lunches are and you're probably on vacation so SCREW IT We love eating the lunch plates because they are a cheap break from our feasts at spago and mama's and the sort

    (4)

  • Gerald L.

    Food was pretty good. The service was moderate/neutral (but expected in a food express). Overall, it was a good tasting experience. I was bummed about the no-spam unless its Sunday deal. We were hyped about going to eat there for it. Make sure to try the beef and chicken items. These were highlights to the eating context. Anyhow, this place should not disappoint for a quick meal and a good Maui appeal.

    (3)

  • Suzanne C.

    This place is a must if you're ever in Maui. It's cheap and they give you plenty of food. I love everything on their menu, especially their Loco Moco & Korean BBQ Chicken.

    (4)

  • My C.

    Great first stop to satisfy our hunger after a 5 hour flight, an hour and a half of rental car nonsense and driving. Portions are large and the food is tasty. Fried fish is delish!

    (3)

  • allie c.

    This is the place to go for real island grinds. HUGE portions, but all the local good stuff. This is da kine food not like Aloha mixed plate.

    (4)

  • Eugene F.

    My favorite local place on this Island. Went there twice on our recent trip. Definitely the best loco moco on Maui. Everything we tried was very good. The Kalua pork was exceptionally good as was the shrimp scampi.

    (5)

  • T C.

    Lemme put it this way: I once flew out here from SF just for their kalua pork. This was the first place I ever had the awesome yummyness that is kalua pork. A few years later, I was in the area (well, Oahu's sort of in the area...), and hopped over to Maui for a few days of golf and food, and it was good. As good as a I remembered (and I've had a lot of kalua pork since the first time). Big giant piles of food, and at a decent price.

    (5)

  • Lindsay Z.

    Not nearly as good as the Kahului location, but if you're staying in South Maui this is a great spot to get some Teriyaki Chicken or a Burger (both beef and veggie). Huge portions for not a lot of money. Many times I order a dish, eat half, and save the remainder for a later meal. And there is plenty on the plate to do this. Order at the counter and take it to-go, then walk across South Kihei Road and eat on the lawn by the beach. Yum! The indoor seating was not air-conditioned last time I was there (August 07), and despite the fans it can get quite hot and stuffy. Staff is super friendly and will explain stuff on the menu to you if you're confused. Lots of locals come here for lunch too.

    (4)

  • Ian S.

    Solid quality, epic portions, good service, mellow atmosphere. Prefer the Kihei branch to the Kahului one. Katsu's great.

    (4)

  • Farah J.

    went in here to eat before we headed to Hana for the day... ordered da kitchen omlette with potatoes... the potatoes were a little under cooked but crispy... everything in the omlette was fresh, and even tho its a no frills place... and they charge 75 cents for fountain drink refills, the food was HUGE, one dish was more than enough for two people... all the ingredient were fresh, and there were locals coming in to order... wouldnt be opposed to eating here again.

    (3)

  • Jay S.

    FOOD POISONING EXPRESS!! Our first night in Kihei, my wife and I went to Da Kitchen on the recommendation of a local. We both had the kalua pork, teriyaki chicken, and the chicken katsu plates. The pork was actually really tasty, katsu was pretty good, but the chicken was really leathery. HOWEVER, we spent the next day either in bed, or fighting over who got to use the toilet. Happy honeymoon memories! I thought we were going to have to see the doctor instead of enjoying our time in Maui. I've already called the Health Department.....

    (1)

  • yabad a.

    Hawaian mix plate was very salty and simply not that good at all.

    (3)

  • Carol C.

    Excellent local hawaiian food. They've got everything here and with many of the items on the menu, you'll have leftovers. The Hawaiian combo plate consisting of kalua pork, lau lau, chicken long rice, white rice, lomi lomi salmon and mac salad is a good intro to local food, but the kalua pig is a bit too salty. I really like the wide noodles (can't remember what they are called) -- tasty and light. Also, their teri and katsu chicken are wonderful. I can understand why hawaiians are larger...it's all meat and no veggies! But oh me oh my do I *heart* hawaiian food. They need to do a bit of an update with their ordering/entry area. Kinda shabby and flies are no good.

    (4)

  • Joey L.

    Authentic flavorful Hawai cuisine. Loco moco, mac salad, omelets, hamburgers and a whole host of foods that will get you to type 2 diabetes if that's your goal. They don't sell you short on quantity here. and you'll never leave a meal from Da Kitchen hungry.

    (3)

  • Carol O.

    good spot to pop into if you're really hungry and don't feel like spending much (besides, you're not really in HI to eat at denny's, which is next door, are you?). hubby had the teri beef plate and thought it was on the sweet side... drowned in teriyaki sauce. i had a cheeseburger, which was humungous w/ a few different cheeses. they used the hamburger steak, which is seasoned and contains bits of onion. delish! not too much seating inside. probably best to grab and go eat on the beach across the street.

    (3)

  • Allan Family A.

    Our family went here recently on our wonderful vacaton to Maui. Wow, is the best way to describe it. The food is fantastic, you get a huge amount of it, and prices are resonable but you need to get there early because it gets packed at night for dinner. We liked it so much on our trip we went twice. Tell all your friends.

    (5)

  • james h.

    Average Hawaiian food. First time I've had taro paste. Uneventful by itself but not bad with the Kahlua pork. The kalua pork was fine, nothing great nothing bad. Lau Lau was bland. Lomi was not that good at all. I couldn't taste much of the salmon and the portion was small. If you haven't had hawiian food before then this place will work but I've had better. Maybe this Kihei non-Express shop is not as good as the other one?

    (3)

  • Q L.

    Ordered three dishes to go. Pork Kalua (the best), Pork LauLau- I won't order this again and the local moco. The portions are very generous. The 3 dishes was more than enough for 5 adults. Just wish the Pork Laulau was better.

    (4)

  • Annie W.

    OK let's start with the bad news. This place is a little dirty. They seem a bit understaffed. The napkin dispensers need filling, no straws in that dispenser either, tables needed wiping, and floors needed sweeping. When you eat there they still give you your food in Styrofoam containers which seems cheesy and also environmentally irresponsible. There is no bathroom inside either, you need to get a key and go to the upstairs level of the strip mall. All right now on to the good stuff. The two young ladies who helped us at the counter were very friendly and seemed to be working their asses off. The food was plentiful like other reviews have mentioned and I enjoyed the meal.

    (3)

  • Peter and Julie H.

    What a value! Very tasty and unhealthy food, served in generous portions. Seemed to be very authentic local Hawaiian fare, akin to Aloha Mixed Place. We both liked it, especially since we had left-overs after splitting a single under $10 meal! We took T.C.'s advice and went for the kalua pork - wow, what a mound of food! It was pretty salty, evidenced by the massive amounts of rice we put away. Substituting a green salad for the mayo-laden potato salad was the only healthy decision we made; Julie had a possibly-unrelated stomachache a few hours later. Call us crazy, but we'd go back :-)

    (4)

  • Kathy D.

    Great food, prices, and massive portions - da kine!

    (4)

  • Little Chef R.

    No frills, no bells, no whistles...but the food was GOOD, and reasonably priced! This isn't your 'sit down and get waited on' type of restaurant. You order at the counter, and they call your name when it is ready. No beer, no wine...but the food was enjoyable! This is one of our best meals thus far while in Maui. Actually, we ate there twice (so far). Their Terriaki Beef is over the top! Their Saimin was more than adequate, and with a touch of Srircha, a hearty meal indeed! The Kaluha pork was moist and delicious, but tended to seem a bit greasy, especially toward the end of a HUGE meal portion. All in all, we really enjoyed Da Kitchen. I wouldn't want to miss it if I was in Maui, especially staying in the higher end resort area! Super casual, and super good!

    (4)

  • Cyn D.

    We hit up Da Kitchen for some mixed plate right after checking into our hotel. I got 4 huge filets of Mahi Mahi for $11 here with rice and macaroni salad. Enormous portions, great deals, and authentic local food can all be found here.

    (4)

  • Susan M.

    okay in my book. for some more affordable dinner or lunch options, da kitchen is just fine. i got a grilled chicken sandwich with fries, and it was nothing special, but of course, it WAS just a grilled chicken sandwich, so how exciting do you expect it to be. my bf had the korean chicken, which was tasty. we ate in and watched the final minutes of a basketball game. place wasn't too busy and it was just a couple of booths and tables. it was a little warm in there, and one of the fans didn't work.

    (3)

  • Dwight R.

    Essential stop on any Maui vacation if you like dives. You get mountains of tasty food for pennies on the dollar. It's not supposed to be Sansei's or Nick's Fishmarket, but it's definately a place to put a stop on your hunger when you're between Lahaina and Makena.

    (5)

  • Renin J.

    We tried the combo - kahlua pork, lao lao and chicken long rice. 4 stars for the kahlua pork - I don't know if the original recipe calls for cabbage, but the one I tried in San Diego had it, and I liked it better 4 stars for the lao lao - it was interesting and we felt like we were eating something the locals would eat. 2 stars for the chicken long rice. 2 stars for the guava cake. The girl was very friendly, when I took my box, i slipped and the whole kahlua pork portion fell on the floor. She immediately took my box and put another portion of pork for us.

    (4)

  • lisa h.

    Get the Katsu it is SO delicious!! I would give this place five stars but the wait is atrocious.

    (4)

  • Val V.

    8.28.2015: Disappointing return to Da Kitchen Kihei. Last visit was a few years ago and used to order shrimp scampi at approximately $13 per plate lunch, portions use to be enough for 2 people/meals. This evening, ordered for 2, Kalbi plate & Shrimp Scampi, cashiers says $43.22! And I say what??? What the hell did we order? Was told we got 2 best dishes on the menu. Kalbi plate $18 and scampi plate $17 and 2 drinks! Holy shit I'm floored, we go to a table that has obviously been just used, I go back and ask cashier for napkins so I can wipe the table, she said she will do it. She brings an order out to a customer and no napkins in hand. I wait another 5 minutes and go back to ask again for napkins to clean our table (at this point we have newspaper covering the table from the prior customers leftovers. Cashiers says oh sorry I told "her" to do it, meaning other cashier. So she reaches down in this white bucket of water to grab a rags and rings it out, now I'm really disgusted that other people's germs are being swished around in that bucket. Table finally gets wiped with the germ rag. We get our food and I'm shocked at how much the portions have been cut back! My "spaghetti noodles" for shrimp scampi dish didn't even touch not 1 of 4 corners of my container! So needless to say I finished my meal which is not the norm for a dish from Da Kitchen. I almost wanted to take home the remaining sauce from my dish and make more of my own "spaghetti noodles" just because it was so expensive. Unfortunately I will not be returning to this place....restaurant prices and portions served in Styrofoam container, literally went up $5 per plate lunch..wouldn't be so bad if perhaps they were on the beach with an ocean view and we could have seen a sunset to balance out the cost but this is not the case.

    (1)

  • Catherine P.

    Sooo yums!!!! I love love loved it! Sad part was that I saw Fried Spam on yelp here, I was so hyped up to get it to try ...but, by the time we went they didn't have any left to serve :( Portions are huge!

    (5)

  • Alfred Y.

    All the locals seem to love coming here, including the Maui police. And our visit definitely proved that the locals know what eatery gives the best bang for the buck. The chicken katsu came with two large pieces, only one of which my wife was able to finish; and my loco moco added inches to my waist band. Both dishes were heavy to hold in their containers and were absolutely devastating to our diet. The katsu was cooked perfectly, and my dish tasted like it was telling me this was how true, home-cooked, island cuisine should be presented. You get a lot for what you pay for and more.

    (4)

  • Marissa H.

    This place is amazingly delicious! I came here for dinner and it was pretty busy. If you are doing a pick up I recommend all in for dinner. Big portions so I would recommend sharing. The place is kinda of small when you first walk it but on the right is the seating for dining in. I love it and can't wait to come to Maui for this particular place!!

    (5)

  • Tommy H.

    First time back in 10 years! We remember the food tasting so great so had very high expectations. Ordered rice plates with teriyaki beef, chicken, Kalua pork and chicken katsu, and some friend spam. Everything tastes great, except the teriyaki chicken. It actually tastes as if the chicken was spoiled. Had this pungent stench and taste to it. Other than this, the other items were good, but no longer mouth watering as we once remembered. I think my palate now prefers local foods and styles of foods near our home. Food here is definitely good, but just no longer something that says bam 5 stars.

    (3)

  • Shawn T.

    pretty decent food BUT the chunky Filipino girl working the front tonight had a pretty stink attitude, if my son wasn't with me as I paid for and picked up my take-out order, I would've ripped her a new one... she better pray she doesn't see me these last 30 or so days I have left on Maui this summer, because the next time he will not be with me... PS: i ordered my steak prepared medium, and when I got home it was well done...

    (2)

  • Elena C.

    Man:0, Food:2 Super hungry? Check. Wanna eat like the locals? Double check. This no frill place serves local deliciousness at portions that might make Joey Chestnut blush (yeah, I just made an eating contest reference). Unless you are a huge person who can devour pounds of food, stick to ordering one item and split it with someone. If you are ballsy like the hubs and I, you order two entrees and an appetizer. The loco moco was awesome. Between the runny, sunny side up egg and the flavorful hamburger patty, this is the ultimate breakfast of champions. The Korean BBQ ribs plate is served with a hefty heaping of delicious sweet meat. And lastly, there were the spam musubi (although interesting, I wouldn't order again due to the lack of flavor). PS: in our man vs food challenge, food has prevailed. We both failed to finish our dishes.

    (3)

  • Robyn B.

    The kahlua pork here is INSANE. (In a good way.) Huge portions, especially for the price (very reasonable)! Super casual atmosphere, friendly staff. I prefer this place for dinner; the kahlua pork plate is the best thing ever, followed closely by the Loco Moco. The breakfast is okay; I got an omelette and it was decent but nothing special.

    (4)

  • Jae Z.

    Huge portions. Service was slow moving for an "express" place. The chicken katsu was bland but decent with the sauce. The kalbi was pretty good.

    (3)

  • Vladimir P.

    Pros - convenient take out - easy and quick way towards a heart attack Cons - food looks sloppy and does not taste that good So, if you need that heart attack on a plate and are not that interested in how it tastes like, Da Kitchen is the place for you ;)

    (3)

  • Joy M.

    Love love this place! Super affordable and huge serving size. Their kaluah pork is amazing. It's not a fancy place that's why I like it more! This is a good place to get stuffed and not be broke because the serving is huge and price is very reasonable.

    (5)

  • Art K.

    Hard to see from the street, but you have to seek this place out if you are in Kihei. If you eat here for dinner don't each lunch that day (and maybe breakfast) as they provide huge portions. Several good options. Loco Moco is a favorite. Their Katsu and Kalua Pork are awesome. If you find someone in your group wants the same item I highly recommend you share the plate as there should be enough for 2 in most plates.

    (4)

  • Gal L.

    We are very happy to find this place. It's been a while since we had good Mexican food. In Maui, this is definitely a very reasonable place to eat with great food and service. Love their Shrimp bowl,Shredded Chicken bowl, Fish tacos, & Chicken wings. Overall great experience and I will recommend this place to anyone. Right across from the beach & nearby there are mini stores you can shop for souvenirs.

    (4)

  • Adam M.

    Cons: I ordered the garden burger, which had twice as much onion as it did patty. They should just call it an onion burger. The cashier never made eye contact which made ordering awkward because I didn't know if she was listening or ready to take my order. The food came relatively quick, but I would have waited longer for better food. Pros: The food was hot and the place was clean.

    (2)

  • Kelly L.

    The cashier ignored us then was just rude. Then she just dropped the food at our table like we were in cell block C. The French toast was very good. So was my omelette. If they had an Aloha attitude it would be a great place.

    (2)

  • Matthew L.

    Don't order the loco moco here. Apparently, the chef prepares the loco moco on the medium rare side, so you if you're unlucky like I was... you may get a pretty raw piece of hamburger patty (gross!). I have been to Da Kitchen Express last year in 2013, so since I was staying in Kihei during my most recent trip to Maui this year, I wanted to grab something fast and yummy to eat. Sadly, my experiences here the second time around weren't as good. This second time around, I ordered the loco moco plate special for take out, which I was super stoked about after seeing the pics and reading the reviews on yelp. But unfortunately, my loco moco experience here was not good as previous yelpers had raved about. The loco moco that I ordered's hamburger patty was very raw inside. It wasn't just pink, but it was WET and SLIMY, the way that very raw hamburger meat looks like. The loco moco hamburger patty was pretty thick, so naturally it would take longer to cook due to its sheer side. I had ordered the loco moco to go, so when I brought it back to the condo I was staying at, I was disassembling the loco moco and noticed slimy pinkness inside the patty. Thankfully I didn't blindly eat my food since I could have contracted salmonella or some weird gastrointestinal bug. I brought the loco moco back, and that was where I found out the cook prepares it on the medium rare side (in my case, more on the rare side!). The staff did provide another loco moco, which was pretty much cooked well through (very little pink inside the hamburger patty). However, while the loco moco was pretty much cooked through, it was completely charred on one side of the patty. Carcinogens anyone? So, the loco moco isn't a winner in my books. If it's cooked the way the cook wants to prepare it, it'll be pretty raw inside. If it's fully cooked, it'll be really charred up. Food poison or cancer? You pick. I'd pick neither. Skip the loco moco and get something else.

    (2)

  • Jonelle T.

    When I'm in Hawaii and want plate lunch, Da Kitchen is always a solid option. This location is in the Rainbow Mall and a short drive from where we stayed in Wailea. Craving something hearty, we stopped here for lunch and I got the combo with chicken katsu and teriyaki beef. Combined with rice and mac salad, it was more than enough food for two people or lunch + leftovers.

    (3)

  • Dan T.

    I can't believe we dined at some version of Da Kitchen (Express and Cafe) three times during our stay in Maui. Maybe it was the comforting and relaxed atmosphere; maybe it was the proximity to where we were staying; but most certainly it had something to do with Deanna L's insatiable cravings for spam musubi. We actually liked the original more than the deep-fried rendition, as we felt that the umami-goodness of the seaweed was lost amidst the deep-frying process. The pork was also memorable, as was the crisp and succulent chicken katsu (both fine options for the Big Bruddah combo). The omelettes were just omelettes, but very impressive in size, just as the saimin was an exercise in overwhelming generosity (but perhaps not the first thing I would order were I to go back).

    (3)

  • Sarah R.

    What a perfect spot to break the wedding diet! On our honeymoon we visited Da Kitchen Express- we wanted/needed some loco moco, chicken katsu and spam musubi and got all 3 here wooohoo! The Spam musubi was huge and cut into two pieces much bigger than others spots we have tried. All super yummy! The girls who work here are super friendly and nice! Prices are great and good bang for your buck!

    (4)

  • Campo W.

    I tried the 3 meat combo (i forgot what they called it) it was pretty bleh. They DID give a lot of food, even if it was bleh. The chicken katsu wasn't bad, but the pulled pork was horribly bland. The teriyaki chicken was no better, almost like boiled chicken dipped in McDee's bbq sauce. You get a nice portion of rice and potato salad, can't really mess that up and it was a nice to go along w/ the chicken katsu. On the other hand my wifes loco moco was really juicy and tasty, if you like your loco moco to be like meatloaf consistency, this is great, small seating area, nothing different here in kihei.

    (3)

  • FrankDaTank T.

    Food was tasty! I ordered a mix plate which came with; BBQ chicken, BBQ beef, chicken catsu, and sided of Mac salad and rice. The white rice was just that, the Mac salad wasn't anything special but the BBQ was amazing! Probably the best chicken teriyaki I've ever had... My wife really enjoyed it too. I ordered a side of the teriyaki beef skewers and might I say they were AMAZING!!!! Very juicy and tender beef, I feel is a must! Service is great! The only reason I can't give this place 5 stars is because of the sides. Aloha!

    (4)

  • Jonathan M.

    Came here with the family just before our long road trip to Hana. Definitely Hawaiian soul food at its best with friendly and fast service. Highly recommend this place to those looking for good quality Island food. Parking is somewhat ok because it's located in a small strip mall. However didn't find a problem since we got there when it opened at 9am. Food was very good and the portions were big. Had the loco moco, spam musubi. and combination plate (katsu, chicken teriyaki, pork kaluha) and a family of 4 still couldn't finish it. Also support the restaurant by purchasing a t-shirt! I did!... :)

    (5)

  • Paul L.

    Great little place. Kind of hidden away but worth looking into. Had a family of 4 and got out for under 45$. For Kihei I'd say that's pretty good. Everyone was satisfied, staff was very friendly and the place was nice and clean. The Teri burger was really great. Wife ordered 'da bruddah' .....very awkward to hear, she couldn't have sounded more touristy if she tried! HA HA Would recommend to friends and would definitely go again.

    (4)

  • Jody C.

    I was really disappointed in Da Kitchen Express. The fried spam musubi was probably the worst musubi I ever tasted... there was basically no spam in the musubi - the piece was so small, you could barely see it. The entire thing was rice, and the fried part which was made of cornmeal was disgusting.. it fell apart as soon as you took a bite of the musubi. Definitely not worth getting for almost $6. The loco moco was nothing special either. I've had much better loco moco elsewhere. Again, 75% of the plate was just plain rice. I would skip this place and try better "local" food elsewhere.

    (2)

  • Bella G.

    Was definitely an interesting experience and glad to have tried some of native food here outside my hotel food menu. A tip is: you are not supposed to eat the sea kelp wrapping on the Hawaiian plate menu. &fried spam musubi is famous.

    (3)

  • J D.

    Don't trust the star ratings in Hawaii, this place will not let you down. Get the fish and chips or the fish plate which are three frantic pieces of perfectly tempura fried mahi mahi that is plenty to share with two peeps. There is no reason to go anywhere else for fish and chips, and that's coming from an expert fish and chip assault specialist. I really don't know how they make money is this dish, they must have a local source for their fish to keep the prices down, because there's no way you could even buy this much mahi raw at the store for $16! They'd keep a closer eye on the cleanliness of the dining area tables, and ditch the huge foam containers (even when you eat there), for something more Eco-savvy they could be easily at a 5 star. Hit it, it's the real deal.

    (4)

  • Debbie W.

    Da Kitchen gives you a LOT of food for your money. You will see many locals eating there--that should tell you how good the food is. I ate the Asian chicken salad--there was way more chicken meat on the salad than I thought there would be. My daughter ordered the Kalbi ribs plate--wow, the ribs were SO good! My son-in-law ordered the breaded mahi sandwich and pronounced it GREAT! They topped it off with Luau pie which they couldn't eat since they were so full and saved it for breakfast the next day--yummy! One of the local residents claimed that he had to eat there at least once a month because it is so good.

    (5)

  • Dan P.

    Nice place for the area! The ladies working here were really nice. We got the loco moco and the bbq combination plate. Both were big and good. I knocked off a star because I consider myself an expert in loco moco and theirs was good but still only about average for Hawaii. The bathroom is a bit tricky to find since it's around the corner and up the stairs and shares a bathroom for the building.

    (4)

  • Sandra S.

    Visited this place after 9 years and it was very much like I remember it. Food is good and love Mac salad and loco moco. I had their omelette and French toast this time for breakfast which was pretty good. A lot of food for your money and people were nice. Although you pay too much for their lemonade which comes in a Mason jar with their insignia with a sticker outside of it. Should've just went to wow wow lemonade for their lemonade and nicer take home glass. Would return again.

    (4)

  • Max S.

    I've been here twice. The last time I ordered a Moco loco I wasn't too pleased. The meat was raw in the center and I couldn't finish it. I guess I'm just not a big fan of raw meat and eating off of Styrofoam. That night about eight hours later, I got real sick. I will try a few other places for my Moco loco.

    (2)

  • Jaclyn P.

    This place is great is you want somewhere where you will get plenty of food for a great price. We have eaten here twice while on vacation, and will probably stop again. Our favorite is the Sumotori plate with teriyaki beef, chicken katsu, and teriyaki chicken (meat are in order of which we liked best). The meat was really tender and flavorful. The Teri chicken was a tad dry, but still tasty. Fried spam musubi was yummy too. For a family of five (kids 6, 4, 2) we ordered one Sumotori plate, one Keiki Teri beef, and one order of fired spam musubi, plus a soda for $30!!! And we had leftovers! Sumotori and Keiki both come with lots of rice and potato/Mac salad. Potato/Mac salad was the tastiest that we have tried so far while on vacation. Overall the food was delicious, and price was amazing. I wanted to try the desserts, but we were too full. Definitely recommend. Oh, the first time we are here we got the Hawaiian plate, which I wouldn't recommended. The Kahlua pork was a little salty, and whatever meat came wrapped in seaweed (or banana leaves?) was kind of different.

    (5)

  • Brenda F.

    Not sure why people told me to come here. The teriyaki is so so at best. Nothing I can't get in Everett. The worst part is there were 8 of us who ate before my brother and dons food finally showed up after saying something about it. People coming in ten minutes after we sat down were served before them. When their food did come out the server basically threw it down in front of them , no apologizes. And its way too expensive. At least have decent service. Don't waste your time or money here.

    (1)

  • Douglas I.

    This is the GREATEST food, on any island period! Any "Plate Lunch" is AWESOME, my personal favorite is the Teriyaki Chicken Plate (see my picture)...just to die for! I wait 11 & 1/2 months every year, to spend my winter holiday vacation eating as many times as I can at the restaurant...this year's holiday was 12/20/14 to 01/10/15. I ate @ Da Kitchen 22 times this vacation...made this year's number via a couple of 2X and 3X days :-) To everyone at Da Kitchen, thanks for another amazing year of great food and even better service! See you next year...

    (5)

  • Tess S.

    This place was just fine. We were starving after snorkeling on a choppy day. I had a huge bowl of delicious Saimin. The broth was delicious and it had every meat you could possibly want in it. The noodles weren't soggy. Hubby had a fish tempura sandwich. It was huge! I ate half the fish because there were two huge filets. There is nothing like fresh Hawaiian fish. The service was very friendly, food came out quickly and was hot and fresh. I think it is the best local food in the area. It was recommended by the limo driver as well as friend who lives on Maui. The only downside is that the bathroom is like a half a mile away. Don't go when you gotta pee.

    (4)

  • Yosh H.

    Back in Maui and of course I had to bring the family back to Da Kitchen. Knowing the portions sizes to be quite large we shared two plates between 2 adults and 1 teenager and 1 kid. We had the Teriyaki Chicken and the Chicken Katsu Plate. Food was good and I was not disappointed. But when I went up for some cups to get water from the soda pop fountain I was told cups were 25 cents each. That was a little disappointing that after paying $14 per dish and tipping...that paper cups for some water would not be free. 25 cents is nothing but it's the principle of the matter. I can honestly say that this is a first for me. I hope Da Kitchen will sort this petty and insulting policy out.

    (3)

  • Wen L.

    Great Loco Moco! My husband and I split the loco moco and the fried Spam Musubi. The Loco Moco was delicious. The sauce was perfect and the egg was cooked perfectly over easy. I would definitely get this again. The musubi was fried well and tasted great. However, I would get it non-fried next time if I get the loco moco. It was just a heavy combo for us. But if you are SUPER hungry, it would hit the spot!

    (4)

  • Ryan L.

    The Kalua pork is fantastic!

    (5)

  • Misty C.

    Absolutely disastrous. L&L is legit fast Hawaiian food. The BBQ chicken was small portion and dry, the Kahlua pork was too salty and no cabbage.? The "macaroni salad" was a convo of potatoes and macaroni...which you have to pay extra for if you substitute rice for it. So disappointed in the food. Just what I listed was way over priced, $31!!! Wth

    (1)

  • Anson H.

    Went here earlier today for some last minute grub. I was really sketchy with eating local food since every wear tastes the same. I got the Sumotori mix with Teri chicken, Teri Beef and Kalua Pig. Their Teri sauce was really good. A great mix of sweet and salty and the Char from the grill makes it a great combo. The Kalua pig was pretty good. Not over salty and not under seasoned. The wife got the Deep fried Musubi. It was ok. The best part of it was the Fact that it wasn't oily. They should make the Spam a little thicker for the saltiness since it lacked flavor. 5 star for service. The young girls at the counter were very professional. 4 star for food. I would come back when I crave local food in Maui.

    (4)

  • Joyce C.

    Came here because hubs wanted Loco Moco - Hawaiian staple of beef patty and fried egg with gravy over rice. Huge portion but really greasy! Patty was kind of bland. Would not get it here again.

    (2)

  • Juslyn I.

    Shrimp scampi was filled with oil and butter, puddle in the container. Chinese chx salad was leftover cut up veges and the steak was literally a few pieces. This was less than ordinary not what we expected for a dinner on vacation. Not worth any money. Sorry people.

    (1)

  • Kin y.

    Price doubled compared to 4 years ago while food is the same, edible and big portions. The Hawaii plate is now almost $20 including tax.

    (2)

  • Kristen S.

    5 stars for the kalua pork won tons! So good with the sweet chili cream cheese on the side... Fried spam musubi was just okay in my book -- a little too much breading for me -- why ruin a perfectly good thing? But this is a reliable spot for a wide variety of local and comfort foods.

    (4)

  • Lisa E.

    I have mixed feelings about this place. We went to the one by the airport and the one in Kihei, and while the food was fantastic, the service wasn't great. The first time we ordered the pork wontons and the fried spam musubi. I know, I know. Spam! I've never had it before and was reluctant to try it but I'm glad we did. It was SO GOOD. Surprisingly. Try it. Seriously. The food was really good but the service was slow (and it wasn't crowded). Not only that, I paid and the waitress asked if I wanted change. I said yes. I mean, she was assuming I was going to tip her 50% of the bill?!?! Then she proceeded to ignore us for a bit and not bring the change. I had to ask for it again. That pissed me off. I tip well when food and service are good, but if the service is crap I am not a happy camper. Then at Kihei we ordered some stuff to go and walked back to our condo. While it wasn't that far (about a 10 minute walk), I was very frustrated to find out when we go back that they forgot to give us one of the things we ordered. So all in all, the food was good but I wouldn't give this place good ratings for the service.

    (3)

  • Greg T.

    Food is okay. Good portions. Service is good. However, they charge for everything. We asked for some more cheese on the spicy loco moco. They said okay and then charged us for side dish. Are you kidding me? It was like a table spoon of cheese for $2.00. Clearly over priced and they are taking advantage of customers. Our family has owned many restaurants and never charged for small request such as more cheese. Did not complain but will NOT return. There are lot of other places more reasonable. Would not recommend

    (2)

  • Kyle Y.

    Deep fried Musubi is really good. I think it's even better that the original. Good is super quick and service is very friendly and nice.

    (5)

  • Teresa B.

    This place is so good! I loved it here. the staff was friendly, giving us suggestions on what to get. Very laid back. We ordered the Loco Moco and their Da bruddah combo. HUGE portions so come hungry! The Loco Moco was sooo good. I loved it. The patty was HUGE and the egg was perfectly cooked, runny and yummy. The katsu and the pork was good, but its the loco moco that hooked me. My hubby wanted more, but I just couldn't let it go. It was a quick wait to get our food and it was definitely satisfying

    (4)

  • Xandrea G.

    My brother told me to eat here it was delicious. Big plates come hungry. The food is made fresh so it takes a while to get it. Totally worth the wait. Busy on weekends. You will not be disappointed.

    (5)

  • Joe J.

    I was so looking forward to the kitchen. Local food place and was rated highly. Maybe some of their food are good. I like the place. Nothing fancy and maybe the food are good as many say but I'm basing my rating on the Saimin. I guess everyone has their version of it. My expectation of of great Saimin is with the noodles which is similar to Japanese ramen. The broth and the toppings makes it Hawaiian Saimin from what I understand. Unfortunately, their noodles are like chow mein noodles which was thick and chewy wheat noodles. Maybe their loco moco is better for a try out or their fried musubi. Since I was disappointed, Maybe next time. Maybe.

    (3)

  • Vania K.

    Huge portions! We could've easily split a meal. This is a no frills place that serves a variety of plate lunch. I ordered Da Bruddah combo with chicken katsu and lau lau pork. The lau lau pork was delicious, but too salty for me. I've had better chicken katsu (I like white meat chicken and theirs is thigh meat with some breast meat as well, but that's just a matter of preference). It appeared as if they had killed an entire chicken just for my meal. I stuffed my face with chicken katsu, lau lau pork, salad and rice, and barely made a dent on the meal. James ordered the short ribs plate, which was equally big. We both waddled away with to-go containers. It was a good lunch, but I've had better teriyaki plates in Seattle (though we don't have that yummy lau lau pork in Seattle!).

    (3)

  • Aubrey Z.

    We ordered 2 orders of delicious Musubi here and they were devoured and we were full. Will be checking back next time we're in town. Thumbs up!

    (4)

  • Rae Ann S.

    I live on Oahu and used to live 1 block away from their Mo'ili'ili location. When they closed up shop I was so sad and have longed for Fried musubi since! Today, my last day in Maui, I got my fix!! You can't go wrong with anything on the menu here. This location is a small one but I'm pretty sure that's why it's an "express". The 5 minutes I was here the staff was friendly and told me they were coming back to open a new location in Honolulu soon!! I'm super excited!

    (5)

  • J L.

    We had the tempura chicken and the super amazing pulled pork. Wow!!! Incredible food and you get a lot. 2 orders could really feed a family of 4. The food here was a lot better than the Luau we went to...and a lot cheaper!! Do yourself a favor and seek this place out, you won't regret it.

    (5)

  • Elizabeth D.

    A local restaurant to dine in or take out. The trip was a bit far from our hotel but a must go if you want local food.

    (5)

  • Danny S.

    Went here to pick up some plate lunch to take back to the hotel. Ordered the teriyaki chicken and loco moco. The wait was only 10 min or so. Price was decent. Food was pretty good. I like how the chicken wasnt slathered in sauce. Had really nice flavor. Was almost on the dried side though. The loco moco was ok. I preferred the loco moco from Kihei Cafe due to being able to upgrade to fried rice on the bottom. I think this place is ok if you need to grab a quick bite. Nothing fancy. The other restaurant (Da Kitchen Cafe) near the airport is way nicer, better service, and has more selection.

    (3)

  • Naomi K.

    Food: tastes great and huge portions in styrofoam boxes. Service: the person who took our order and served our food had a perpetual scowl on her face. Will go elsewhere for more friendly service.

    (3)

  • Dean S.

    Short on time and looking for good plate lunch in Maui and tired of the normal Drive In's? Give Da Kitchen a try! Stopped by here during my recent vacation in Maui. Only 15 mins away from our resort in Kihei this was a no brainer! We went kayaking/snorkeling in Makena in the AM and then headed here afterwards around 11am for lunch. Luckily it was not too crowded when we got there, but after we got our food and were eating this place got packed! I had the loco moco and it was good, but not mind blowing. The portions are huge, I ate everything except most of the rice lol. I like onions so that was a plus for me with the gravy. If I remember correctly my friend ordered the Big Braddah combo and got teri chicken and kalua pork and a side of spam musubi. It was decent but I do remember that the prices were kinda high. You can go to other plate lunch places and save a few bucks. I would like to go back to try some of the other plate lunches just to gauge how good their other stuff is. But overall, I'd go back since it is a convenient location.

    (3)

  • Bobby M.

    The BEST quick stop plate lunch place around. A definite 'must stop' especially after diving. The service is outstanding and quick. The Saimin was huge and delicious! Enough for two. The Mahi Mahi fish & chips had 2 generous pieces of fish and came out piping hot. The open at 9AM so you can hit them up for breakfast too, although I haven't tried that yet.,

    (5)

  • Pico P.

    This place is a local favorite. The ladies here are very nice. The food here is great. My favorite is the fish tempura. I also like the moco loco, chicken katsu, Da Lau Lau plate and the potato mac that comes with the fish tempura. I recommend this place, specially if you are in the Kihei area.

    (5)

  • Lisa D.

    I was last here May 2015. I eat at Da Kitchen as often as possible when I am vacationing in Maui. The food is delicious, the portions are huge, the staff is welcoming, and everybody can find something that they enjoy. I am a creature of habit, and so I usually order the Loco Moco. Huge beef patty that is absolutely delicious, a pile of onions (I get no mushrooms because mushrooms are gross), tons of white rice, scrambled egg, and delicious green salad with papaya seed dressing. Amazing! Easily 2 to 3 portions and I definitely make it last a few days as leftovers. From the teriyaki to the chicken katsu, pretty much everything on the menu, I've never heard a complaint about the food at Da Kitchen. The FRIED SPAM MUSUBI is amazing... if you don't think you like Spam, try this you'll change your mind. Promise! I will continue to come here every time I vacation in Maui. This last trip we brought eight people and had a family meal, it was wonderful! Thank you for making me feel like a part of your family, Da Kitchen. Aloha!

    (5)

  • Danielle K.

    Da Kitchen is a classic. I make a point of visiting every time I'm in town. Everything I've tried has been yummy. Teriyaki chicken, chicken katsu, mahi mahi tempura: all delicious. Pros: huge portions, reasonable prices Cons: As much as I like it here I've been literally devastated on my last two visits. I love Hawaiian macaroni salad. I loathe potato salad. For some ungodly reason they now mix the two. I asked if they had the option of just mac salad without the potato, which they did not. I almost wanted to cry. So now I have to order a green salad instead. UGH Also, at the express location everything is served in styrofoam to-go containers with plastic fork and knife, which is totally fine. However, trying to cut up the teriyaki chicken with plastic ware is pretty unpleasant. Can't they cut it up in slices like they do with the katsu?

    (4)

  • Ashley T.

    Da Kitchen has one of the most extensive menus I countered in Maui, from Hawaiian loco moco to Korean fried chicken. Their portions are extremely generous, able to last me two meals! I had the teriyaki chicken plate, which came with three giant pieces of chicken, two scoops of rice, and either mac salad or green salad. The chicken was tender and well-marinated in a teriyaki sauce that was not too sweet. The Korean chicken was lightly fried, also a good option if you're looking for Asian flavors. They also have mixed plates, combining two different meats like chicken katsu and BBQ short ribs. Although their portions are huge, the quality of the food isn't out of the ordinary. The flavors are adequate, but nothing special. Come with a big appetite, and you'll be more than satisfied!

    (3)

  • Peter N.

    Great value for the price. A little cheaper than the Cafe version, the portions are still generous, but the food will be served on styrofoam plates or boxes. No biggie. Spam musubi and loco moco were good. My first time trying loco moco and to be honest, it's just a hamburger patty with an eggs on top smothered with beef gravy. What's so great about that? Patty looked hand pressed, so kudos for that. Skip the fried wonton, looks like it was previous frozen? Same goes for the shumai. But aside from those two apps, the entrees were good for what they were (I'm just not a fan of the loco moco but recognize the quality) Helpful staff too.

    (4)

  • Eric T.

    Great food and fair price. This is a place I recommend to get a taster of the island. Love it and wish I had one at home.

    (4)

  • Tom G.

    We've been here a few times over the years - and it is NOT like the Da Kitchen over by the airport. I'm sorry to say you would think these two places could not possibly be owned or operated by the same folks... ? So we'l just leave it at that...

    (2)

  • Allison L.

    Great on the go choice. Combo plates are good. You can probably skip the Katsu but the Kalua pork and the teryaki beef are yummy. Definitely recommend the macaroni. Is it mind blowing? No but it's good and fast and that traditional lunch plate style food that says hawaii. The wait for your food may be longer than you'd like especially if you're taking it to go. I would recommend calling your order in and just quickly running in to grab your food and take it to the beach.

    (3)

  • Luyen D.

    Pros: Affordable, tasty, take-out Cons: Everything comes in take-out (styrofoam boxes), what a waste. We stayed in Wailea for a few days and got food from Da Kitchen twice. We tried the Fish and Chips (Mahi Mahi) and Korean Kalbi style ribs. Both were outstanding, probably the best Fish and Chips i've ever had...the fish was so fresh. Portions are really big and you can have dinner for 4, for around $50 USD which is a real bargain in Maui anywhere you go for dinner. My biggest pet peeve about Da Kitchen? Styrofoam containers - considering how beautiful Maui is, and how popular this place is i'd hope they care more about the environment. The amount of garbage we produced from a single meal was very unfortunate, as you can't opt for plates if you eat in.

    (4)

  • Nick R.

    Quick and easy, but I'll be honest with you, it's not going to knock your socks off. I had the lumpia and teriyaki chicken - good but nothing special. On the plus side, one entree and appetizer can come close to feeding two people comfortably. Another positive is that it is very close to the beach so it is easy to stop by here for a quick lunch.

    (3)

  • diana h.

    This was a pleasant surprise! Wish we would have tried this place years ago when we first started coming to Maui! The teriyaki chicken plate was outstanding! I loved the chicken, enjoyed the rice and the mac salad was great! Excellent customer service!!! I felt like I was at a family BBQ ~ Had to go back for a second piece of macadamia cream pie! Be sure not to leave without the pie! Thanks for the wonderful dining experience of authentic Hawaiian cooking! We WILL be back again and again... I would have added a photo but we ate it too quick! Amazing place!

    (5)

  • Christine M.

    I ordered chicken katsu from here. It wasn't as cooked and tasted really bland. I pick L&L's chicken katsu over theirs any day!

    (2)

  • Britta B.

    Authentic local and delicious. Definitely the Bruddah combo plate can feed two. So much food and all very good. A great place to have lunch. A lot of food for a decent price. I guess the only downside to this place is the food comes out in styrofoam, nothing reusable.

    (4)

  • Gordon R.

    Just went back 3 hours later for some oxtail soup. Bomb I could eat here three our four days a week. Get the lau lau in some form at least once then do it again. Fast and good service from a fast eating kind of place. The hawaiian plate was 20 bucks but it comes with lau lau, ginger chicken noodle soup, and lomi, salmon and macaroni salad and kalua pork with rice. It feeds two average male ('Murica) eaters. Go there and go there again. If you don't like it you are a bad person and you should feel bad

    (5)

  • K Y.

    I LOVE Da Kitchen in Kahalui. But NOT Kihei. Ordered the chicken long rice soup... it had wax paper in it... and other paper of some kind. I ordered the shredded pork plate lunch to go. While I waited an extra long time, seated where I could see the order desk. At one point she handed off a number of containers to a person seated in the restaurant area. A few minutes later, the person brought back a box explaining it wasn't her order. The person behind the desk set it back on the counter. A few MORE minutes later she bagged the returned box and declared it mine. When I mentioned I had seen that box delivered to the wrong customer, opened and sat on a table and that I should have a new order, she rolled her eyes and took the box back to the kitchen declaring to the "chef" I wanted a new box. The "chef" sarcastically said.. "Oh.. NO problem!" They made me wait a few MORE minutes (total of about 25 minutes for a slow time to-go order!) and then the CHEF brought me out the very same box with a smirk and handed it me. I thanked him, took the box and placed in the trash as I left. It is so sad to treat locals this way. Bad karma. Bad no matter what. I would avoid Da Kitchen Kihei even if you're in the mood.

    (1)

  • Adonna B.

    FIRST OF ALL SERVICE WAS BAD. The cashier was so freaking rude! You're not busting ass you're just taking orders. All you have to do is smile, press buttons, you're not serving anyone. She was basically like Squidward from SpongeBob. She did not know how to work the cashier. Their staff needs to be trained better. They need to smile more, and not throw chairs around. The only reason why I'm giving this place two stars is because the food was okay. Oh and I forgot to mention the trash was piling up people did not know where to throw the trash......But seriously needs better customer service, show some aloha.

    (2)

  • Scott S.

    Good place to get Hawaiian food near the airport. The place gets busy between 11 and 2 when most flights from the mainland land. Simple storefront in a strip mall. Parking spaces are a little in the lot, but that is common in land spacious Hawaii. Had the chicken katsu and it was a big portion of chicken with 2 scoops of rice and choice of green salad or Mac salad. The Mac salad was not my favorite but everything else was good. We also had the spam masubi and it was tasty.

    (4)

  • J C.

    Dinner take out Chicken cutlet Katsu 5 Yelp Kalua pork 5 Yelp Hamburger steak 5 Yelp All orders comes with green salad or mac & potato salad All orders are huge, you won't be hungry after. I deducted 1 star because it was slow. They were slammed with a lot of customers. Yes I would go back.

    (4)

  • Edward Y.

    Of all the places in Maui we tried, this honestly was the best bang for the buck. $13 for an order of katsu chicken with gravy on top. Thought this was typical to maui pricing, but when we opened the box, it had 3 big pieces of chicken. So filling for 2 of us that we had some leftovers for the next day. Food is delicious, only tip would be to put the gravy on the side for to-go orders so it would stay crunchier. Staff: fast and courteous Ambience: clean and casual I want to go back to try more items off their menu!

    (5)

  • Adam B.

    Unless you're a momona, you'll have plenty to take home as a late night snack. This is the place to go if you want a lot of food for not much money. The food itself is ok and kind of reminds me of the fast food chain L&L, which can be sampled on the mainland. Teriyaki Beef: My favorite of the meats I tried. Very thinly sliced and heavily marinated then finished with a nice char. My only gripe is that the serving of this meat was significantly smaller than the other meats in the Sumotori Combo. Teriyaki Chicken: Not as flavorful as the beef version and not as a charred. Decent though. Chicken Katsu: Pretty typical for chicken katsu and probably the biggest portion of meat. Really liked dipping it in the sweet chili sauce and the large bowl of tonkatsu sauce. Kalua Pork: It was tender and juicy, but I didn't taste much smokiness even though they used their "secret" imu. Kind of tasted like Southern pulled pork before the BBQ sauce is added. Definitely had better kalua pig elsewhere on the island. Mac Salad: Seemed like it had more mayonnaise than is usually found on a mixed plate. Other than that, it was pretty standard. Macadamia Nut Cream Pie: Actually had this as an appetizer before the meat was ready. Thick custard filling with roasted macadamia nut pieces and whipped cream on top. The custard didn't tasted especially macadamia-y by itself, so I was glad there was a generous sprinkling of actual nut pieces on top. The crust was ok.

    (3)

  • Pat A.

    Best Loco Moco I have had in years. Perfect rice. Flavorful gravy and grilled Maui onions the perfect touch. The mac/potato salad was amazing too

    (5)

  • Ty I.

    Swing and a miss. The good thing is you get enough food for two people with each dish, the bad was it was too salty to eat. I picked the kahloa pork and my wife got the fish. I'm not a picky eater by any means but the pork was sooooo salty that I was only able to take a few bites. On the plus side the counter girls were very nice. Hopefully this was just a fluke but it was an unfortunate experience on our first dinner in Maui.

    (2)

  • Bob S.

    Cool little place with laid-back attitude. Portions are big, prices reasonable. Kalua pork was a tad an the salty side. Teriyaki chicken was excellent.

    (4)

  • Meredith K.

    I received a recommendation for this mixed plate location. It was probably our one and only mixed plate on the trip. We decided to take it to go for our plane ride. We shared the chx katsu along with 1 spam musubi. It held up pretty good and their gravy was super tasty.

    (4)

  • Steve E.

    Da kitchen gave me da runs. I could not stop pooping after my meal of loco moco. I had high hopes after reading all of the good reviews, however was extremely disappointed. It tasted ok, however, it flew out of my body an hour later. In this day and age, why are you charged for a refill on soda? The soda syrup, water, carbonation, and paper cup are mere pennies in cost compared to what they charge, why not have unlimited refills??? Also, I understand maui has a perfect climate all year round, however, that is outside not inside weather, especially in a working restaurant. Turn on the air conditioning. Do not cook the customers while cooking the food.

    (1)

  • Ben W.

    After a landing, this was the first meal on the islands. I had to get a local moco and it did not disappoint. The portions were huge. I typically finish my food in one serving, but needed to save half for breakfast the next day. It was one large patty, covered with onions and a light brown gravy, and think it was hand made based on size and flavor. Eggs were over easy and runny to perfection. It also came with two scoops of rice and mac salad. I would give this place 5 stars, but tried the food from others in my party and it was average. Loco moco is a 5, overall it is a 4.

    (4)

  • Eric F.

    Great food, brings out some great local food! The service was great and the ladies working the counter were extremely friendly! Would definitely recommend.

    (5)

  • Bo W.

    If you only have time for one meal, Da Kitchen it is. They have a combo (sorry I forgot the name) which comes with a taste of every authentic Hawaiian food: Kahlua pork, long chicken rice, poi. We also ordered Deep Fried spam musubi. Out of the world.

    (5)

  • Adrienne F.

    Really really so-so We had spam musubi which was mostly rice and the big brudda plate lunch (meat choices of chicken teriyaki and chicken katsu). The folks are nice, service was quick and there was plenty of food, it just didn't taste particularly good.

    (3)

  • Jonathan C.

    Fat portion! So glad to have had my first Moco Loco at a spot that all the locals know. Tasty!!

    (5)

  • Hope Y.

    On Maui for a day, and Da Kitchen was my last stop before the airport. My Aunt and I decided to share the fish basket, and order a side salad, and that fish basket fed us both, with some leftovers for my Aunt to take home. From what I could see, all the plates that were served were HUGE! I mean gigantic! It's a little bit on the pricey side for plate lunch but I don't think this is a regular plate-lunch kind of place. I'll have to try some other things the next time I visit Maui.

    (3)

  • Regina R.

    Tasty local grinds. I always get the tempura fish $16.99 with three pieces of fish its enough to share. I add the salad with papaya seed dressing for $3.50 and my mom likes the chili fries only $4.99 and its enough for two also.

    (3)

  • Cortney G.

    Don't waste your time! There were so many things wrong about this place. My husband and I walked from our resort to the restaurant. While we were ordering I was asking very basic questions about the pie selection. The girl behind the counter had no idea how to describe any of them. Which is extremely frustrating because it's your job to be able to know about the food. I ended up ordering the Haupia chocolate pie. We waited and finally got our food and left halfway back to our resort I realized my pie wasn't in the bag so my husband ran back to go grab it. Turns out they sold my pie to someone else! They were completely out of it. So my husband got a macadamia nut one to replace it. The food was very average and there was nothing special about it. I was really hoping my pie would be worth it. But unfortunately it was really bad. The girl that described it said "I think it's creamy..." Which should have tipped me off. It was not creamy and it had was seemed like artificial whipped cream. I paid $4 for a small slice of pie. The least you could do is put real whipped cream on it! So disappointing.

    (2)

  • Theresa F.

    GREAT Hawaiian plate food. Every Hawaiian dish served including poi. We go 3 to 4 times a visit. Kalua pork, Kalbi ribs, Chicken Katsu and Lau Lau's to die for! Not fancy just delicious.

    (5)

  • J F.

    Quick and friendly. Food was just okay, not many options if you have to avoid gluten. Kalua pig was way too wet and salty. The macaroni salad is more potato then mac, which we def didn't prefer. Just okay.

    (3)

  • Adam G.

    For was just what I expected. Not to fancy but tasty and filed my gut. We were looking for quick, but not fast food. One 3 combo plate was enough for me, my wife and our 2 young ones. Feed the family for 14 bucks? Sounds good to me. Again, not all that fancy but serves is purpose.

    (5)

  • Emma M.

    My husband and I are on our honey moon like many other couples. I saw this had great reviews on yelp so this was our first non breakfast meal we tried. The mac potato salad was good. But not amazing. Everything was too salty or sweet and the rice was stale and cold. We threw most of it away. The restraunt was not busy and dirty. And the water tasted like crap. I wish it would have been a better experience.

    (1)

  • Travis H.

    Good grubby local food! . It's not the best you will find but will for sure get the job done and leave you needing a beer to feel the pig out complete. Loco moco is a must. Easy for pick up with parking. We picked up with the hurricane coming in that night.

    (5)

  • Michael C.

    Was psyched trying the plate lunches here after hearing so many good things. When we got here at 1pm the place was packed and a long line of patrons. A great menu with all the originals like chicken katsu, teriyaki, loco moco, spam musubi, etc. Maybe this place is catered to the tourists but the hamburger patty was too lean, the gravy very watery and the katsu bland. Did not taste like a locals restaurant. There are better plate lunch places in Kihei.

    (2)

  • Sumil T.

    Solid local plate lunch style food although a tad on the pricey side. The deep fried spam musubi is a winner and the portions are generous. I want to say this is the same folks that had opened Da Kitchen in Honolulu a couple years back. It was good to be able to eat here since the Honolulu location closed down.

    (4)

  • Ashlea H.

    My favorite spot to eat of all the places I ate at on my recent trip to Maui. Delicious, authentic and kid friendly! Hey, Da Kitchen, ship me some Katsu Chicken, yah?

    (5)

  • Michelle L.

    The fried spam Mitsubishi is good, but they either need more teriyaki sauce or more spam in there. The Korean chicken was my fave. The bento was a little on the dry side. needs a little more sauce or flavor. I wish they had a curry sauce for their katsu

    (3)

  • Jean L.

    Kalua pork wasn't as good as in q lot of other plaves on maui... If you want to eat a lot of food, that's the right place though!

    (2)

  • Jimming C.

    how do Hawaiians stay so fit if they eat stuff like this? loco moco is awesome. hot savory gravy, a nice gooey over easy egg, a fat patty of juicy ground beef. not to mention macaroni salad. better go do a snorkeling or surfing session first so you can justify eating this richness. reward yourself. quality was a little inconsistent during the 2 times I went.

    (4)

  • Russ U.

    We had heard about the tradition of the a plate lunch here in Hawaii. We wanted to try one. Four different locals including tour guides as well as bellboys had told us that this was the place for a traditional plate lunch. After eating here we agree with all of them that this is a really good place to eat. I had the Loco Moco plate which is a hamburger steak with brown gravy topped with an egg on top of a bed of rice. The plate also included two scoops of white rice and some macaroni salad. I thought it was great. In fact when I get back home I'm going to try to make one myself. My wife got a chicken dish that she also liked. One thing I will tell you is that the portions here are huge! We came in to get some lunch but after eating this much food we will probably not be ready for supper. If you're here on the beach don't miss this restaurant. It is small and would be easily missed but trust me if you come here for lunch or dinner I don't believe you will be disappointed. Especially, if you're looking for a more local flavor. All in all a big thumbs up!

    (5)

  • Geno G.

    The kitchen is fast! This is our first time here so I don't know what the typical wait time is for food but, today, we waited less than five minutes after ordering our food. We had the teriyaki chicken and the Loco Moco. Both were tasty.

    (4)

  • Amy L.

    Absolutely DELICIOUS!!! I'm a huge fan of traditional Hawaiian lunch plate-style food, and Da Kitchen does it very well! The portions are huge, so unless you have a monstrous appetite, you might consider splitting a 2- or 3-item combo between 2 people! Or if you're like me, you just relish the idea of having delicious leftovers for the next day...mmmm, leftovers...! The kalua pork is flavorful, moist, and not fatty...and you get a HUGE scoop of it with your meal! The chicken katsu is also fantastic:: crunchy and not too oily coating, moist chicken inside, and is very generously sized! The lunch plate comes with two scoops of rice and a scoop of their "potato macaroni salad"...this is my only pet-peeve here. I was hoping for the more traditional macaroni salad that I'm used to at Hawaiian joints...but this tasted more like a (really good) potato salad that just happened to have some macaroni thrown in...this is a matter of preference, not of flavor! A small detail, perhaps, is that the meats came on top of a bed of shredded cabbage...I'm used to finding the cabbage under my kalua pork, but it's usually cooked within an inch of its life! This was fresh, crunchy, a perfect contrast to the salty, warm, shredded pork and fried chicken pieces! The nitty-gritty: This restaurant is WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE, with a large dining room with plenty of tables and booths, but no public restroom...if you need one, they'll give you a key to one upstairs in the same building. There are lots of beverage choices, although the soda fountain is pricey ($2.59 for a medium soda??? REALLY???), and you have to pay $1 for refills...but you can get juices or lemonade instead, and apparently they let you b.y.o.b. from the liquor store next door, if the latter's sign is to be believed! Easily overlooked: They have desserts! And they look like they are either home-made, or at least of a decent quality. I tried the Chantilly cake, and while I'm still not exactly sure what it was, it was very tasty! I noticed they also had a chocolate cake, a coconut macadamia pie, and plump cinnamon buns with icing...I'm sure I'll try at least one or two of them before I leave the island!

    (5)

  • Charles P.

    This really is fast food, Hawaiian style. Perfectly fine and tasty, but don't expect the best version of anything that you get. Musubi is good, but supplies are limited. Burger is surprisingly good.

    (3)

  • Arielle S.

    Delicious. However, PLEASE stop selling both to-go and for-here meals in styrofoam containers!! We all love this planet right?

    (3)

  • Darien R.

    I loved this place. Our taxi driver told us about this place. It's a local hang-out, not a tourist trap which is what we were looking for. We had the Korean short ribs and the Loco Moco. Very good and satisfying. The ribs were cooked just right and the Loco Moco was a huge portion, complete with egg, gravy and rice. Their menu will excite you. And they have specials of the day they put up on a portable chalk board. When we were there, they had the Pork Belly over rice that i wanted to try, but maybe next time we're in Maui?? If you're looking for good, local Hawaiian grub--this is the place.

    (4)

  • Rachel K.

    The best loco moco I've ever had... It's really a large portion, so be very hungry or share! Wish they had one in LA.... :T

    (5)

  • A H.

    The parents and I just wanted to split a plate lunch since it was too early for a full blown meal, but a morning at Big Beach had woken our appetites. An awesome guy at the hat shop in Lahaina had recommended Da Kitchen, so when we saw the express, we pulled right over. Great local vibe, and nice people behind the counter. Only one guy in front of me (11am on a Sunday), so my order came out within 10 minutes. We ordered the Big Bruddah combo with kalua pork and teri beef, and an extra side of mac salad (to prevent fork stab wounds), about $15 total. Soooo much food, and soooo ono! The teri beef was the perfect slightly chewy texture, and the pork just melted into salty deliciousness. Although we intended it as just a snack, we weren't hungry again until dinner. Would highly recommend! Only 4 / 5 because I'm picky about mac salad. It was more of a potato salad, and the chunks of potato were pretty big. Still tasted good, but it was just a little disappointing.

    (4)

  • John P.

    Very Good takeout food if your staying the area. The fish tempura was excellent and the kahula pork was great. Good mac salad as well. Portions were very big, would go back

    (4)

  • Trice T.

    This was the first place my family dined at when we arrived to Maui. It came highly recommended by the locals. The restaurant has a very intimate "mom and pop" feel to it and the staff are all friendly and nice. We ordered the loco moco, chicken katsu, and a chicken teriyaki plate. The food was decent and the prices are to be expected for Maui. Nothing fancy, but good sized portions.

    (3)

  • Ronald L.

    Tried this place on a recommendation of a tour guide on Maui for good local plate lunch. The restaurant was nicely recorded but they didn't have the air conditioning turned up very much because I was perspiring by the time I had finished eating my food. We tried the fried spam musubi since they said it was developed for the travel channels bizarre foods. It was kinda bland. We also got the regular spam musubi. Both musubis were mostly rice with only a very thin slice of spam. Not worth the price. We also got the chicken katsu plate and loco moco plate. Both plates were large on portions! The hamburger for the loco moco was soft and juicy and huge like the plate. It could've used more brown gravy though. The chicken katsu was good, hard to mess that up. Both plates came with the option of macaroni, potato or tossed salad with choice of dressing. All in all, for the price you pay, you get a lot of food! Not many plate lunch places in the area, so that makes it a find in itself.

    (3)

  • Brian S.

    Spam musubi. Yes! They don't have it all the time, but when they do, it's worth adding it on your order. That's for darn sure. Huge portions. Good service. Odd location but worth checking out if you want to eat a meal and sleep for the rest of the afternoon. Aloha.

    (3)

  • Patti L.

    Omg! Loved the fried noodles with hot mustard and shoyu! Saimin with soft won tun...not on menu but they have it! Potato mac salad so good! Will definitely come back! Super quick service! !! Barely sat down when she called my name and delivered to the table!

    (5)

  • Greg S.

    Worst meal we've had all year. The food so greasy. This place is all quantity and no quality. I've been to Da Kitchen near the airport and loved it. Went 4 times then found this sister 'express'. Now my taste buds are tainted and I'll never crave hawaiian food again.

    (1)

  • John S.

    Went there looking for a quick local place to eat after an afternoon trip. The place is nothing fancy,but very friendly staff. It is byob with a liquor store right next door. Does it get any better? I had the lau lau. Had seen it on food tv and wanted to try it. It is pork,fish wrapped in taro leaves wrapped in banana leaves then steamed. It was well prepared, but it is more of a local taste. There were a lot of things on the menu I'll order next time. My son had the Kailua (?) pork which was a home run. Don't usually give 5 stars to a place where I wasn't thrilled about what I ordered, but it was me not the place. So if you go and want lau lau just be aware of what it is.

    (5)

  • Hamdan A.

    Not sure about all the positive yelp review. Food is not tasty and blend. Try Cafe Ole next door which has truly authentic Hawaiian food. Don't waste your money at Da Kitchen Cafe.

    (1)

  • William B.

    Da Kitchen is a tasty first stop when you come from the airport on the way to your first Maui destination. We really enjoyed the fried fish basket, the chicken soup and the teriyaki chicken. But walking out, we all felt stuffed to the hilt! This may explain why Hawaiian cuisine hasn't exactly caught fire in the States? Yes the food was tasty, and perhaps a bit weird (there appears to be a love of food like Spam), but it would be difficult for most to eat this type of heavy cuisine too often. Friendly staff and tasty food make it worth the stop, but I would recommend sharing the food with as many friends as you can bring.

    (4)

  • Mike M.

    Love their chili and rice, with a side of spam musubi.

    (4)

  • Peace for U.

    Great Hawaiian fast food. Our large group got a little bit of everything and we were not disappointed. Lemonade was yummy. Loco moco was awesome. Pork, chicken katsu and teriyaki steak was wonderful. We all loved the macaroni potato salad! The kids loved the fried macaroni bites. All of the portions (even the kids ones) were big enough to share for two people. The only thing that we were bummed about was that they ran out of fried masubi by the time we got there super friendly staff.

    (5)

  • Gabe C.

    This used to be our "go to" spot during our annual Maui vacations. But I think we've had to cross it off our list now. Food is still decent, but for a family of 4 (3 and 6 year old), we walked away spending close to $60, which is more of what we would expect from an over the counter "express" place. Also, they are now going skimp on the loco moco gravy, and when I asked for more, they tried charging an additional $2! Workers also all seemed to want to be somewhere else. Not exactly the local experience we were used to getting there. As I said, the food is still pretty good, but I think we can get it at plenty of other places as well.

    (2)

  • Sherri C.

    I ordered a hamburger to go. Brought it back to the hotel room. It was burnt on the outside and raw meat on the inside. Tried to microwave it to cook the meat. But it just completely got burnt. And now the room stinks Very disappointed. Never had a raw burger before from a restaurant. My husband got the pastrami sandwich and found it ok. We will not go back and do not recommend it

    (1)

  • nisha c.

    Katsu chicken is the best. Potato Mac salad amazing. Huge servings. You can eat for 2 days.

    (4)

  • Mel L.

    If you want to try the deep fried musubi, call ahead to make sure they have it! We were told by the girl at the counter that they don't have it every day. We asked which days but she said they don't know! She also said their other location in Kahului has it more often than they do. Too bad, we really wanted to try it! Apparently they get a lot of requests, wonder why they don't stock it more! We had a combo platter with the kahlua pork and chicken katsu and it was really good. Even when you say you're eating in, everything is served in the same takout styrofoam containers. The good thing is, it's biodegradable! We were surprised. We placed a lemon wedge after using it on the top of the lid and by the time we were done our meal it had almost eaten through the styro. Good Job Da Kitchen :)

    (5)

  • Kathy G.

    I wouldn't go back. The food as well as the customer service on the day of my visit was lacking flavor.

    (2)

  • Kyle Y.

    Great Hawaiian food with very generous portions Enjoy coming here time & time again because of the size portions they serve and quality of food. Got the katsu & teriyaki beef as part of the choose 2. Would have liked to substitute the beef for Kalbi ribs. Not a knock on the beef because it's well seasoned and plenty of taste. I like how they offer a different twist with the potato-mac salad vs the mac salad crap (overdoused in cheap mayo w/carrots) that always tastes the same when ordering Hawaiian food. Didn't realize they serve breakfast, Next time I'll try it out.

    (4)

  • David M.

    My family and I loved this place. It has numerous inexpensive items on the menu. No liquor license, but you can bring in your own beer/wine. It's full of locals, which tells you something. We ate here twice on our recent vacation, and even the kids liked it.

    (5)

  • Pete T.

    Got the Big Bruddah Combo and yes it was big, but no it wasn't great. I got the chicken katsu and teriyaki chicken. The latter was better but nothing special. The chicken katsu had no flavour at all and they justify it by giving you a large tub of brown sauce. Expensive for the quality of the meal sold.

    (2)

  • Marek R.

    I've been coming here for 10 years and the food and service keeps getting better! Giant portions of food, lovingly prepared and seasoned just right. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu, its all good eats, definitely comfort food. This time I went I got my food to go in record time, which was awesome because I was starving! Chicken katsu is perfect, as is the teriyaki beef and chicken. I buy a combo and eat it for 3 meals! Love this place and would contemplate moving if it ever closed down. Come hungry.

    (5)

  • Leonard L.

    Go Kahului. Kahului location is great taste and good portion. At this location just walk on bye and save your money

    (2)

  • Chef Daniel B.

    I can only speak of the kahula pork plate lunch.....!!!!!! I had it 3 times in my 9 days in Maui. Always hot, perfectly seasoned, nice portion and consistently great!!! Mahalo, Daniel

    (5)

  • Freda R.

    This is a pretty late review but better late than never. The loco moco is off the hook.....yum yum yum yuuuuum! I do regret not trying anything else. I guess till the next visit!

    (5)

  • Mark P.

    I had the shredded pork I rather enjoyed meal and my Mac and potato salad. I also like how they greeted and said goodby to all the customers. Sometimes at subway they greet you but it is not real and it's phony.

    (5)

  • Lynsey G.

    I went to Da Kitchen with my husband and we had large and very tasty portions of food for our lunch. My hubby tried the Loco Moco and I had Fried Noodles since I am vegetarian. My noodles were delicious and despite the large portion I devoured it all! Those noodles are addictive. The atmosphere is laid back, pay at the front and chill as long as you'd like. My husband enjoyed trying something new and was very filling. It was cool to try the local Hawaiin flavors. I would definitely go back! This is a smaller version of their main restaurant near the airport.

    (5)

  • Catherine M.

    This was our first Hawaiian restaurant here in Maui that we visited. I was craving breakfast and as we got in the nazi chef yelled at the girl in front that was taking out orders that he wasn't cooking breakfast. This was only 930 am??...So we opted to ordering what ever he can cook. I wanted the chowfun and was turned down by the chef. So we opted for saimin and loco moco. Strange experience but the saimin was ok. It didnt blow my mind. We also ordered some togo for lunch. I had the chicken katsu and chicken teriyaki. The teriyaki wasn't the best. The katsu was just ok.

    (3)

  • Donna Marie T.

    This is always the first stop upon touchdown! Loco Moco HEAVEN!!!! The absolute BEST I have ever had! You can't go wrong here for a local food fix! It's actually a sin if you don't stop here when you're on the island! Hearty portions will have you bringing home the rest to enjoy later!

    (5)

  • Andrew K.

    Came recommended by locals and not too far from Wailea. Cleaner than I thought it would be. Price was right. We got a bunch of side dishes (I liked the banana leaf thingie, kalua pork was only so-so). Food was good, but didn't blow my mind. If you are hungry and in a rush, worth going.

    (3)

  • vic f.

    Just got back from a snorkel/kayak trip and was famished, not to mention a bit seasick, what I need some stick to my ribs fare, and this was it! We split the 3 item combo, with katsu chicken, kalua pork, and teri beef. I have nothing but raves for all three, each was plentiful and the girls were super nice. Its not table service, you go to the front and order, they'll bring it to you. My belly very happy.

    (4)

  • Sasha C.

    I wouldn't say the food was perfect but I had to try the Loco Moco, and yeah I can see why some people didn't get the hype around it. But if you like gravy and meat, this should be good enough. the loco moco was rice with a beef patty (think hamburger patty?) and an egg (get over easy) toppled with a decent amount of gravy. don't forget the spam musubi although i didnt get to try the tempura version. the platters are a bit pricey but you do get a good amount of food for what you pay. if youre a small eater you can even split it with 2 people. not sure if they typically have wait service but the night we went the cashier apologized and asked us to come get our food when our name was called.

    (4)

  • Chris C.

    Great mixed plate. Combo of two meats, pork and chicken which both were done right! Great sticky rice and potato mac was real good. Very flavorful. Fish and chips were the best I had on the island. Crispy and the batter was very flavorful. My only complaint was that I was treated poorly by the lady at the counter. Maybe because I was a tourist? This does seem to happy in Hawaii (Maui) and experienced it a few times! Back off islanders. I am bringing good money to your economy! Appreciate it dont disrespect it! Four stars for the diss!

    (4)

  • Lou I.

    Try the spam musubi and the loco moco; you won't be disappointed. Great value for the amount of food they give you. Very delicious.

    (4)

  • Rene M.

    Moco Loco and Kaula Pork plates always good every time we visit Maui! Great local food.

    (4)

  • Larry M.

    I'm Born in HANA moved to LA at 5yrs old and the Da Kitchen is just like eating at AUNTIES it's the BEST. So Tourist commenting on REAL HAWAIIAN FOOD please. MAHALOS to Virgie and the CHEF and staff.

    (5)

  • Robert R.

    Been to both the Kahului and Kihei express locations. We had wanted to have a celebratory "a hui hou" dinner at the Kahului location, but alas it was not open (Sunday). So begrudingly we went to Kihei location. Disappointed to the nth. Funny it seems we paid less at the Kahului locationand got a better quality of food at comparatively cheaper prices. And we got table service..Will definitely avoid going to their Kihei location at all costs...

    (2)

  • Ang C.

    Lau lau was dry, Lumpia was blown out and oil logged, the saimen was ok but didn't pair well with the teriyaki gristle and dry charsiu gristle. Have been eating here for years and it's really going down hill. Also the price is similar to a 4 star restaurant. Hopefully this place reads this and fixes it problems and takes care of the locals.

    (1)

  • Gennie J.

    All the food there was pretty good they were able to accommodate our large group and one hour before closing considering Maui local restaurants mostly close around 8 or 9 o'clock at night.

    (4)

  • Keala K.

    The food is great, the portions is huge so if your not that hungry I would definitely share a plate. With the portions being huge expect to pay a huge price. I was thinking if they half the price and the plate I would be back more often. I don't care to eat left overs and this doesn't encourage portion control. Major Kanak Attact if you finish the whole plate.

    (3)

  • C N.

    Let me be clear - this is one of the best deals on the Hawaiian islands! I am surprised it has only 3 1/2 stars. Great food, not greasy or over cooked and great value. We ordered 2 mixed plates with beef, katsu chicken, kalua pork and teri chicken. Also order a burger for my son. TON of food and everything was delicious. Rice was sticky and moist as well as the Mac salad. This was well worth the price and would recommend this to anyone! I will hit this place up next time I am in Hawaii - Mahalo.

    (5)

  • DomnHaley A.

    Loco Moco... Say whaaaat?!? It's da kine! Good stuff. Spam masubi was tasty too. Good service and nice people.

    (4)

  • Tiffany N.

    I've honestly had better at the Kinaole food truck down the street! I asked if I could substitute the rice and they said I could. When I got my order, they just didn't put any rice.. They also didn't give me any salad. I ordered the chicken katsu. There was a good amount of chicken, but it was flavorless and dry. The sauce wasn't good either. If the Kinaole food truck is down the street, I highly suggest you go there first.

    (1)

  • Ryan J.

    Great food. Nothing lacking. Atmosphere is casual. Prices were not as casual. Nice staff!

    (4)

  • George G.

    This joint carries a good selection of local plate lunches and combo plates. I always pick either the kalbi ribs, KFC (Korean fried chicken), chicken katsu, or the Big Braddah combo plate (two choices of either teriyaki beef or chicken, katsu and something else) when I show up here to eat. The words "teriyaki sauce, fried, and big portions" are all associated with each other when you come to this place, enough to make your arteries worried if you decide to eat here again the following day. But their kalbi ribs are soft enough and finger-licking, KFC has just the right crunchiness and zing to each bite, and the katsu is just as crunchy as it's tender and almost moist, and each order comes with two scoops of rice and potato macaroni salad (a regular setup anywhere in the islands), so I default to this place when nothing else comes to mind at the time and I just want to eat without thinking so much about where to go. This is the Express location, so there's not much line up here as compared to the Kahului branch, there's enough seating inside, staff is friendly and remembers you when you return (hey sistah!), and there's a small TV on the wall if you care to watch something while inhaling your food. Also, parking is almost always available at anytime because people always come and go at the strip mall where this place is located. Quick eats - this is the place!

    (3)

  • Crystal A.

    I wish I would have taken pictures to post because words can't explain how delicious their food was. It was our first time in Hawaii and we only wanted local food; then we came across Da Kitchen. So many local foods to pick from, and we had to go back several times to try different foods. I recommend their Kahlua Pork---so tender and flavorful. Their noodle dishes are delicious, and the spare rib plate is to die for. If you have room left to eat you have to try their banana pie and coconut frosting cupcake. You won't be disappointed.

    (5)

  • Stephen M.

    We went for breakfast, and it was decent food! We'll have to go back for lunch but I would stop by again for sure. When you're in town and looking for a quick breakfast, it's worth a try for sure!

    (4)

  • Tonya B.

    This place has the best Loco Moco we've tasted. The portions are huge. Be sure to take a friend and share.

    (5)

  • Michele W.

    After all the great reviews I was totally expecting to love this place. Disappointing to find it just whatever. The things that are on the menu at the other location, and mentioned in a lot of reviews, were only served as specials at this location and wasn't even available the day we went. The gravy on the loco moco needs a lot of work. It was flavorless, very cornstarchy and I got about two tablespoons on my moco. The katsu was good, but nothing to write home about.

    (3)

  • Angelique A.

    I would give this place 5 full stars if it wasn't for the volume of food they serve per platter. Best to share, this place offers the best opportunity to taste the different Hawaiian specialities. We took the bento 3 (Korean chicken, teriyaki beef and batter fried mahi mahi) and one of the platters with laulau pork, chicken teriyaki and Korean chicken. The food is clearly freshly cooked, very delicious. Waitresses were gracious and the place has a very friendly ambiance overall. Top notch! Must try if you find yourself in Maui.

    (4)

  • Becca F.

    Food was delicious! Ordered the chicken katsu with rice and potato salad. Place wasn't very busy and the food came out fast. It's a hidden gem that we luckily found walking around. Would recommend to anyone, kid friendly.

    (5)

  • Marma S.

    Delicious. Our second dinner on the island. Everyone loved what they ordered. My Kalbi beef ribs were the best I've ever had and a big portion. My stepsons got the loco moco everyday from here the rest of the trip. Other people with us said the Kalua pork was amazing.

    (4)

  • Brent T.

    Stopped in here as my first stop upon arriving in Maui. I was really looking forward to this since there used to be a Da Kitchen in Mountain View, CA a few years ago, but it closed. I stepped up to the counter and asked for a Loco Moco and a spam musubi. Already, things went sideways. They did not have spam. WHAAAAAA?!?!?!?!? You don't have spam in a plate lunch place in Hawaii? People have been killed for less. Anyhow, I had to get over that indiscretion. I did get my Loco Moco, and it was as I remembered it in Mt. View. Appears to be one LARGE scratch made hamburger patty (as opposed to the two frozen type hamburger patties as most places), two eggs your way, standard brown gravy and grilled onions and mushrooms. Delicious. I very much appreciate their (assumingly) scratch made hamburger patty. It really is enormous. And the onions/mushrooms make this dish. A lot of places don't do that for a Loco Moco, or at least not that I've been to. As usual, it was accompanied by a diabetic coma-inducing amount of white rice. Was also accompanied by a decidedly unique and strange hybrid mac/potato salad. What I mean is that it seems they put some mac in an otherwise ordinary potato salad. Was not a fan of this. Overall, good food at fair prices, though I'd note for the relative lack of customers, it seemed like it took a really long time to get my food. Good enough for me to come back, anyhow.

    (3)

  • Michael L.

    Have been in Hawaii for eight days now and still hadn't had my loco moco fix. Made this stop on our way to the airport. Very well worth the trip. Big portion so come hungry. Great and fast service. Everything on the menu looked good. Clean restaurant. Will stop by on our next trip to Maui.

    (4)

  • Chopstick P.

    Ordered the kalua pork. It's was so salty, I only took one bite and call it quit.. I don't know about comin back.. Maybe I'll try the loco moco... Good luck!!

    (1)

  • Lee P.

    I used to eat here all the time, great Kalua pig and chiken katsu. My wife and I got sick from eating the panko battered fish about 6 moths ago and my brother got sick from the fish about 2 months ago. My wife also got sick after eating a burger as well.

    (5)

  • Mag Y.

    Looking for light snacks before dinner, heard about their deep fried spam musubi was awesome, so give it a try! Ended up leaving with a disappointed stomach, the rice was very hard and flavorless, and it fell separated from the fried skin. I would prefer the regular spam musubi. And the price was overprice, $6 for spam musubi, probably not! Won't recommend~~

    (3)

  • Connie C.

    Don't let the name fool you. There's nothing express about this place. I absolutely hate restaurants that doesn't serve people in the order that their orders were taken. Nothing angers me more as a customer to see people coming in after me getting served before me. It took them a good 30 min to get us our to go orders. That's just ridiculous. What sucks most is that part of our order was ready within 10 min. So my order of fish and chips just sat there on the counter in a to go box for 20 min. By the time I got the order and drove back to the hotel, my fish and chips were completely soggy. Ugh! That just made me mad. So yes, service kinda sucks here. We also ordered the oxtail soup and rice. Man was that a mistake. It tasted like salted water with a few oxtail in it. It was totally lacking in flavor. I gave up and just tossed it after a few spoonful. I did save the oxtail meat and fed it to the stray cats that roam around the hotel area. They liked it. The last thing we ordered was the loco moco. Meh. The gravy tasted like it came from a powder or a bag instead of freshly made. Wasn't impressive enough to make up for the other 2 horrible dishes. I went to bed that night still kinda hungry. I really wouldn't bother with this place. Recap 1) service is super slow. Took 30 min for our to go order 2) soggy fish and chips, fish was overly battered 3) don't get the oxtail soup no matter how good they described it to be! 4) just don't eat here

    (1)

  • Paul T.

    Had the loco moko, steak, fried noodles and beef teriyaki plate lunch. place is not super air conditioned which I thought was a real problem on this side of the island...but it was a little cooler on the far inside of the restaurant. food was good ..and the loco moko was the best. no gristle in the meat and not your usual gravy. steak tasted like it was cooked in butter. fried noodles were bland. Teri beef very tasty.

    (4)

  • Reid Y.

    Damn this is good. I went here twice in one day and got the katsu plate lunch combo which was enough for my wife and I to share. Unless you're a 400lb Samoan, I recommend splitting a dish because the portions are HUGE. Keep a look out for their specials written on the white board behind the counter. I got an opakapaka fish for dinner and it was pretty good. A little more expensive than their meats but a nice change. Walking distance from the Maui Coast Hotel if you're staying there.

    (5)

  • Susan C.

    I love this place!!! Da Kitchen Express broke my Hawaiian food virginity and I've not regretted it one bit. This place was convenient, workers were super kind and helpful, and the food was awesome, not to mention, affordable and you get large servings! My absolute favorite is the kalua pork with rice, the red sauce makes the pork taste amazing! I'm back home in Minnesota now but I still dream of the food here. :) Whenever it is that I visit again, this will be my first stop!

    (5)

  • Ryna D.

    We needed something quick and found this on Yelp.. This is one of the few times I've been disappointed by Yelp recommendations. Really, I don't get why they have good ratings. We had the loco moco, kahlua pork and spam musubi. All weren't particularly good. To be fair, I knew I wouldn't like spam musubi (what's with the spam craze anyway?) but my bf wanted to try it. The loco moco was just mushy and the pork was way too salty. Definitely not going back again.

    (2)

  • Sherry C.

    We lived in Kihei for 4 years and had Da Kitchen regularly. Every time friends or family would come visit we would always take them there for the Kalua Pork! Its amazing... Juicy, flavorful and everyone has loved it. The staff is friendly and the facility is clean ***** 5 stars all the way!!!

    (5)

  • John P.

    A taste of Aloha! If you are hungry and are looking for an affordable place to get some grub, then this is the place you need to go. They offer a variety of different items on their menu which ranges from plate lunches, burgers, noodles, all the way to omelets. If you cant pick just one item on the menu I suggest going with the Combo Plates which let you select 2 or 3 choices. I ordered the Big Braddah Combo and choose chicken katsu and terri chicken with 2 scoops of mac salad and 1 scoop of rice. The portions are large you can easily split between 2 people if you go with a combo plate. The chicken katsu was smack-tacular and the chicken was juicy and well marinated. I ended up not finishing my meal because it was so much food. Put me in a food coma for sure. This place will definitely hit the spot after long day at the beach.

    (4)

  • Ashley M.

    It's very delicious and the customer service was excellent. It's a little pricey but worth it. I will be back

    (4)

  • J P.

    I used to like coming here, that is until they became skimpy with their food. Stingy comes to mind. For example, their Mac potato salad is good for about three bites. I also ordered a side of chicken teriyaki and some rice; they charged me over $9. Shortly after ordering this side chicken and rice, I changed my mind and the cashier tells me that it has already been prepared! Seriously? Prepared???its a fast food joint; nothing is freshly prepared. They take a already cooked piece of chicken and they throw it on a grill for a few minutes, if that. Yeah, I know it's Maui but $9 for 2 pieces of cheap thigh meat and some rice is highway robbery. Looking for somewhere else to eat the next time! Oh, this place will nickel and dime you for everything. Try asking for cup of water! It ain't free. Charging for soda refills is completely ludicrous!

    (1)

  • Randi L.

    The fried musubi was so good and the terriyaki beef was tasty.However, the chow funn had no flavor so i didn't really touch it but the portions were so large I was able to get full off of my date's chicken katsu. I also really liked that they offered brown rice as an option. I heard the the meat jun was a local favorite, but unfortunatley they only served it at this location on special only.

    (3)

  • Josh K.

    Excellent food and service. I was very pleased with how quickly my food came during a busy time. The fried spam musubi is a must try.

    (5)

  • Leia V.

    Omg I love this place! We've been coming here for 10 years to get the fried fish... One of our favorites things to eat in Maui! Is recommend the fish tempura plate, which is a HUGE serving of delicious mahi mahi fried and served with a generous portion of rice and salad. Love it!

    (5)

  • Watson B.

    Liked a lot -- big portions and well made. Got the Chicken Katsu and the Teriyaki Beef (the better of the two imho) If you want a quality mixed plate -- this is the place

    (4)

  • Michelle W.

    Food was delicious and larger portions than you normally get in a plate lunch. A little pricey. Friendly customer service.

    (4)

  • Susan C.

    Da Kitchen is a tourbook favorite. I really enjoyed my fish sandwich a lot, but my hubby felt that the kahlua pork was a bit blah. It's not a fancy place to eat, but you are in Maui, so why pay extra for white tablecloth service?

    (4)

  • Nikki S.

    The staff here is very friendly and nice. The food isn't anything outstanding we have much better here in Vegas. I had the Katsu chicken and it was ok, not the best I've ever had. I guess I was expecting something that would blow me away since I was in Hawaii. I did really like their macaroni salad though.

    (3)

  • Maile Q.

    My Oahu fave is Highway Inn, but Da Kitchen is da best local food I've had on Maui. The Hawaiian plate - lau lau, kalua pork, mac salad, rice and a little lomi salmon for good measure - is ONOLICIOUS! Tried my friend's Loco Moco and I will definitely order it myself next time. Uniquely different with (what tastes like) onion soup mix in the burger patty and grilled Maui onions on top makes it a sweet/savory delight. Gonna be my new "in and out" place whenever I come here.

    (5)

  • Shannon M.

    Good food, but the girls behind the counter were rude. I know we are tourist but we are also in the service industry. All three of our orders were wrong. When we asked for some extra sauce we were told the were too backed up. There were two other tables... No reason for the rudeness. But other than the messed up orders the food was good.

    (3)

  • Val C.

    How can you not love a place named "Da Kitchen"?? Picture two 60+ somethings picking me up from the airport and asking me to ask Siri where "Da Kitchen" is (emphasis on THE "DA") so we can make a beeline there. Yes, even my parents love this place and it's funny to hear them say the name. We come here for the loco moco but we also eat the spam musubi, tuna melt, and saimin. The gravy on the loco moco is yummy and after a day of surfing, it does the body good.

    (5)

  • Stephanie F.

    Decided to go here after running into a couple who got take out from this place. My sisters and I ordered lau lau and kalua pork. The lau lau didn't have much butterfish in there, but the kalua pork was nice and salty. I had a bite of someones katsu and it was really really good. I'm not sure if I'm hyping it up from my memory or if it was just that good. Try it and you won't regret it! It's not a sit down place, it's like a fast food joint. Order, find a seat and grab your food when it's ready. YUmmmaayy!

    (5)

  • Aimee M.

    The teriyaki burger with mushrooms is my all time favorite and they know I like extra sauce! I am always filled and happy when I leave Da Kitchen!

    (5)

  • Peter B.

    I was a bit skeptical about this place in the beginning - when we read about in a "Travel Guide" and looked up on Yelp/Google Maps. Driving by to the beach in Makena we decided to stop and give it a try...Well, I glad we did ! :-) We not just like it, but we just LOVE IT - during our week long stay in Maui we went to this location 3 times and tried almost all of items on the menu ;-))) Also, we tried other "Da Kitchen" locations on the island - but this one we liked the most. FOOD taste - from very good to just awesome PORTIONS - are huge (so, please "workup" your appetite before come here) - great for after some swimming or surfing PRICES - pretty reasonable It's not a "touristy" spot and mostly place by LOCALS for LOCALS ;-) From now on - when I'm in the Kihei area, I'm "automatically" want to hit one of their "lunch boxes" with delicious Hawaiian Goodies ;)

    (5)

  • Tony K.

    We tried the express a few days ago a n d was excited to try the main restaurant. They were not overly busy. We tried their Shuman and fried wanton it was fair not much flavor we then tried their wanton soup and sa I'm en noodles the wanton was mostly skin, the meats were dry and the broth salty. I also ordered Mahi Mahi tempura , the fish was moist but way too muc j breading. I also tried their chow fun which was floor less and too firm. I was very disappointed

    (3)

  • Ian G.

    This place is so overrated, we came here because of the reviews. But meh, i've experienced way better. The food is very expensive for a plate lunch, and although they consider themselves as a Gourmet style plate lunch, it's not. The price is like $10 per plate or more. TBH, theirs barely any difference from DA Kitchen to L & L, despite the garnish and style of cooking. Very disappointed.

    (2)

  • Merlin C.

    Great local food! Authentic Kalua pork and chicken teriyaki. A must visit when in Maui.

    (4)

  • Andrew B.

    Great teriyaki chicken. Big portions and can bring in your own beer from the neighboring liquor store.

    (5)

  • Lily N.

    It was getting late and few places were left open near our hotel. By the name of the place, we thought we could get some local food quickly and cheaply. Well, it was super packed so we just ordered to go. The wait wasn't too long, which is good. The portions are super huge, one entree is definitely enough for two hungry people. We got a teriyaki chicken dinner plate and the "locals favorite," the fat guys chow fun. The chicken was ok, a little tough. The noodles were over cooked and became very mushy. The teriyaki beef did not taste like beef and the vegetables were non existent. Overall, I think I would have much rather tried Mama's Rotisserie and BBQ. Or even better, went to Foodland and picked up some poke.

    (2)

  • Sam S.

    Great tasting loco moco, beef patty was delicious, comes with onions and mushrooms. The mushrooms over power the flavor a little bit, but I am not a huge mushroom fan to begin with. It was about $4 too expensive, but when on vacation, I just swipe the old CC and roll with it. Also came with about 8 scoops of rice, only needed about half the rice.

    (3)

  • Isa G.

    Got the Katsu chicken on our first day in Maui. Not good. Tasted just like chicken nuggets. And it was recommended. No thank you. Macaroni salad is good. Staff is nice tho.

    (2)

  • Alice C.

    Food portion is huge here. The burger are pretty damn good. The Hawaiian combo is enough for two, Kalua pork is good, and the lou lou is also pretty decent.

    (3)

  • Patti M.

    Visited here on recommendation from The Maui Girl Guide. Was looking for some authentic Hawaiian food. One look at the menu and we knew this place was a little different. Some unusual items on the menu that we did not recognize. Youngest son and I were not super hungry so we shared a Kalua pork sandwich. The thing was HUGE! Good thing we shared, we would not have been able to eat one by ourselves. I found the pork a little salty, but that is authentic. Husband had the Kalua pork plate lunch. Also a huge portion, he was not able to finish, which is unusual. Oldest son had the Katsu which he thought was good. The cost seemed a little high for the fast food style eating, but portions were rather large. I would recommend sharing a plate with someone, or plan on taking home some leftovers to snack on later!

    (4)

  • Paul G.

    I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food! I had the Hawaiian plate. The kalua pork was especially amazing, as was the macaroni salad. The key lime pie (separate) was also very good. Not a fancy dining experience, nor is it meant to be. It's a great place to get take-out to bring to the beach or hotel room.

    (4)

  • Sarah D.

    Da Kitchen was awesome! My husband and I ate here recently on our honeymoon. Delicious local food with great prices. We split the Hawaiian Plate, which gave us an opportunity to try the kalua pork, lau lau and more. There was so much food that even though we split it, we both stuffed by the end of our meal. The server was super helpful in picking out the Hawaiian Plate (we were going to get the lau lau plate but she suggested we get the Hawaiian instead to try more and she was right!). She also suggested we try the spam musubi, which I have to admit was quite delicious.

    (4)

  • Simon R.

    If you live in Maui or you want to pretend you do this is where you start. For my money nothing in Maui screams Hawaii more than Da Kitchen. Great people, and even better food. the pig here is exactly how it should be cooked. The Mac salad is simply the best on the island. Since I moved back to the mainland I have looked for something to replace the quality taste of the Da Kitchen now knowing it simply cannot be replaced. Do yourself a favor and make this one happen. You will thank me later, or pretend you live there ask for Kamaaina discount and Mahalo me!

    (5)

  • Erich D.

    The portions are massive, Hawaiian through and through. The plates are a bit expensive at first glance, but you definitely get what you pay for in terms of the portion size. I enjoyed the teriyaki chicken and chicken katsu and though the kalua pig was flavorful it was a bit too salty. I came for a very late lunch/early dinner and I left so full I literally wasn't hungry again until the following evening.

    (3)

  • Ailynn S.

    The fish and chips were great. Yummy fish, perfect batter. Enough for 2 (or 3 lol). We would have tried another dish, but this serving was enormous. Left full and satisfied. Sit in front of the giant fan because it's so hot in there!

    (4)

  • Vanessa H.

    Great food; huge portions; great prices. One of few vacation places we'll dine at repeatedly on the same vacay! Love the Kalua pork!!

    (5)

  • R H.

    Da Kitchen is Da Bomb! Had this place a few times while staying down the street in Kihei. My favorite was the fried spam musibi and the fish sandwich. The rest of my party were addicited to the Loco Moco and ordered it every time. This restaurant had very fair prices amd the food was equivalent to some of the $$$ restaurants in the area.

    (4)

  • Joan P.

    Da best Ono food !!! Not fancy but you get a big portion & trust me you will be satisfied,not one thing on the menu has ever tasted bad ( everything I have tried gets 2 thumbs up ) a must do on your list.

    (5)

  • Homer S.

    Food was good and cheap. Poy was whatever. Tasteless. Place was pretty busy. Inside was pretty warm so my wife wasn't to happy with that. Lets get more AC or fans in there. Lotta flies =T. I wanna check out the other location.

    (4)

  • Rob E.

    Just stopped in for some spam musubi! It was delicious and fast! Very tasty and highly recommended! Will try the fried musubi next time!

    (4)

  • Lisa L.

    Never have had a bad meal here. For the first time we did take out and all was as ordered. They have one of the best potatomac on Maui. I had the tempura fish sandwich. Two HUGE pieces of mahogany, fresh bun, super starter sauce. Yummy! The husband had the triple combo of teri beef, teri chicken and Katsu chicken. So much, so fresh. We had leftovers for days. A must do if you're staying in kihei!

    (5)

  • Marko C.

    The rumors about Da Kitchen are all true! The food here is ONO! They have all kinds of local favorites here, including Hawaiian Laulau plates (with kalua pork, poi, lomilomi salmon), Korean Chicken, burgers, hamburger steak, salads, etc. Prices are a bit expensive, but perhaps that is what you can expect for serving good food and HUGE quantities? My Hawaiian combination plate was approximately 5 lbs worth of food! No kidding! I ordered the Hawaiian Combination plate ($15.95), which came with a HUGE beef LauLau (Hawaiian taro root steamed with beef, butterfish, etc.), chicken long rice, a huge honking serving of Kalua Pork, lomilomi salmon (like a salsa with salted salmon), rice. Literally, this dish was about 5+ lbs! The laulau was very authentic Hawaii, with plenty of taro leafs (leafs are scarce, so people use little of it to skimp. Not here!). Loved this dish, only except that I wish the kalua pork was a bit more smokey flavored. It was still delish! Grade: A- Korean Mochiko Chicken Plate ($10), came with about 3-4 chicken thighs sliced, breaded in mochiko flour, deep fried, and plunked into a spicy Korean soysauce mix. Served with shreadded cabbage, macaroni salad, and rice. Grade: B. Chicken Salad ($10), servings of nice green salad, topped with sliced chicken and crispy won-ton like chips. Served with a home-made dressing. Nice and healthy. Tasty and fresh. Grade: B. You have to be patient when you come to this Da Kitchen Express, because you will be surrounded by hungry locals and tourists all trying to grab a seat at this popular joint. Two ladies working at the front cashier worked really hard. Food Grade: B/B+ Service Grade: B Overall impression Grade: B+

    (4)

  • T H.

    The Kihei gang fixed up an Hawaiian Luau for a family Thanksgiving Celebration There were seven of us and the food was great. They were very helpful and easy to work with. Would recommend their catering service if you are planning a group function. Will be going back for plate lunch soon!

    (4)

  • Vi V.

    First place I ate when I got to Maui and last place I ate before I got home. Walking in it was pretty crowded, but eventually we got a 2 tables for 6 people. Price was reasonable looking at how huge every single order was. What I got: Curry Katsu ($9): yum! Just how I like my curry! The order was huge! I ate almost half and I was super full. They give you rice at the bottom and cover it with their curry and they also give you a side of curry as well. The curry had corn in it which I have never seen before, but it was still delicious! The potato/mac salad that came along with it wasn't so bad either. Big Braddah Combo ($10): I got it with teriyaki chicken and chicken katsu. The teriyaki chicken was okay. It was sorta to dry for me. The chicken katsu had a nice crunch to it, but the sauce was just eh to me. It was tangy and something I wasn't use to. Service: The ladies behind the counter seemed like they did not want to work here at all. They ask for your name and will call your name when your order was ready. Every time I told them my name I would spell it out. V - i. That's it! Just 2 letters yet they still spell my name wrong! But whatever...I sat down and I thought I heard my name so I went over to them. I asked them if my order was ready and they just completely ignored me! So for that...3 stars.

    (3)

  • Sandy L.

    Very good price in Maui. Service is good. I love the fried musubi, very fresh and hot!! Other food has big portion and tasted fine. Worthy to check this out when you are on the island.

    (4)

  • Mary-Joy C.

    For our first meal, I wanted a hole-in-the-wall authentic Hawaiian food. After a brief Yelp search, I found Da Kitchen Express. I was excited with the 5 stars! LOCATION AND PARKING: It being our first time exploring the area of Kihei, looking for a hole-in-the-wall spot on a narrow road sharing with other lost tourists definitely keeps you on your toes. Da Kitchen Express is located on the side of a plaza, so if you don't search deep, you may just pass it. Parking in the plaza itself is a lost cause. Just park along the street and walk to the plaza. MENU AND SERVICE: You order and pay at the counter, then find a seat and they'll bring the food a few minutes later. The menu was a little confusing and I needed to ask questions. For example, they have "The Plate Lunch" which is apparently served for dinner. I ordered the Hawaiian Plate (featuring the laulau, pulled pork, and long noodles). My husband is super healthy and when we asked the server for a healthy item on the menu, she looked dumbfounded, like we were crazy. LOL. "Ummm, you want a salad?" was her helpful reply. He ordered a turkey burger. FOOD: My food my great! YUMMY! LOVED IT! Even the macaroni/potato salad mix was awesome (something new to me). I want more. My husband's turkey burger looked like any other turkey burger, which I didn't care to try even when offered. I intend on eating food I don't normally eat when in Hawaii. :) PRICING: Even for a "hole-in-the-wall" spot, the pricing was actually higher than I expected. My meal (normally a $9 meal at your local L&L) was $17. The turkey burger was $9. Sodas were a couple dollars, but were $1 more per refill (UGH!). Total for 2 people was $35. AMBIANCE: I wouldn't call this a "local spot" like other Yelpers have. I think they attract more tourists than anything, and even the plants used as centerpieces are labeled "airport ready and available for shipping." The tables are sticky and the condiments are partially open. There is a large TV playing HOU vs. OKC which we watched, and as long as there's a game on TV, my husband is happy. OVERALL: The food was amazing, everything else was so-so. I'm still in search for my favorite local spot!

    (3)

  • Chad M.

    My partner just brought home fish and chips from here. Utterly disgusting. The tempura batter is so thick on the fish, it serves as a grease sponge. I had to use paper towels to squeeze the oil out of the fish, and then I discarded the breading because it tasted like heavily used oil. I could not finish this mess. The fries were oil slick soggy and disgusting too. Neither the fries nor the fish were crispy at all. If you are into a large amount of food that is poorly cooked in old oil, this place is for you.

    (1)

  • Rosie W.

    Their loco moco is nothing compared to Kihei Caffe's loco moco. I came here because they had such great reviews, but I was honestly disappointed. The patty was decent, but I wasn't crazy about all the onion they put on top of it. The rice soaked up most of the gravy so I asked for more and was charged $2 - wow. I get that this is the express version of the restaurant, but the quality just wasn't at par. We went to a BBQ where they ordered the Kalua Pork from here to go and that was pretty tasty, but on the saltier end. If I ever go back to Maui, I probably won't be coming back.

    (2)

  • shawn p.

    The fish and chips was really nice but the big bruhdda wasn't good :(

    (3)

  • Catherine C.

    Like people have mentioned, the portions here are generous. There's so much food! We ordered a sumotori combo (teriyaki chicken and beef and kalua pork) and a hawaiian plate (pork lau lau, kalua pork, chicken long rice, and lomi salmon). The sumotori combo was pretty good, but it's your standard teriyaki meat. The kalua pork, which is slow cooked shredded pork, was really good. It was a little too salty though. The hawaiian plate was just okay though. I felt like everything was waaay too salty, especially the chicken long rice. And the lomi salmon would've tasted a lot better with uncooked salmon, in my opinion. Service was.. I have mixed feelings. We called in the order and went to go pick it in. The girls at the counter totally ignored my dad. But when I went up to ask later, the girl I talked to was actually really nice to me, and when I asked for sriracha, she just gave me the whole bottle because she said there wasn't that much left. But still. She didn't leave a good first impression when she ignored my daddy.

    (3)

  • Julie S.

    I found this place on yelp... and the boyfriend kept mentioning some hole-in-the-wall Hawaiian place he liked to frequent on his Maui trips for the loco moco... AND THEY BOTH ENDED UP BEING THE SAME PLACE :) What a good sign! I loved my combo plate of teriyaki chicken and kahlua pork. I thought I didn't like kahlua pork (smoked) but their version of steamed goodness was delightful. Oh, and the boyfriend got another loco moco. I'd come here again. Woot!

    (5)

  • Omkhar A.

    Food was alright. Nothing great. Wouldn't go back. I had the Hawaiian Platter, my wife ordered the Chow Fun.

    (2)

  • steven k.

    Looking for a good plate lunch? This is prob the best around. Great ingredients. Good flavor. Good food for the price.

    (4)

  • Alisa O.

    Our first and last stop every time we come to Kihei! The kailua pork and teriyaki beef plate is our favorite! Favorite food on the island!

    (5)

  • Mathias H.

    This very local eatery in Kihei serves up some great Hawaiian food. The portions are huge, for us it was enough to get one dish and share it between two people. Most people seem to take food with them as did we on all occasions but there is room to sit down and eat as well. Prices are reasonable as well so well worth visit. Worth noting is that there can be some wait for the good when it gets busy.

    (4)

  • Sal M.

    I have had my share of good Ono Hawaiian BBQ until I went to Maui and tried this place out. I will now know what to use as a staple from now on when eating Hawaiian food. Katsu was crispy and wonderful Chicken was moist and great BBQ Pork was outstanding. If you are staying in Maui do yourself a favor and try this place out,you won't be disappointed. Da Kitchen is Finger Licking Good.

    (5)

  • Juliana C.

    HUGE portions, friendly service, and mediocre to okay food. I felt like my laulau was really bland but I enjoyed the spam masubi. All in all, a convenient place to get affordable food to fill you up.

    (3)

  • Cord N.

    I ate here twice while in Maui for 9 nights. Not because it was super amazing food, but it was a 5 minute walk from my condo and after a long day - an easy / large meal is what I was looking for. Most of the food here looks pretty good, I don't eat Beef / Pork so my options were a little more limited than my dinning sidekick. I got the big broddah combo ( 2 item combo) with Chicken Katsu and Chicken Teriyaki. I asked if I could get the Sumotori combo (3 item) with 2 orders of Chicken Katsu and the Teriyaki - but that is against the rules apparently ... LAME.... The Next time I was there I got the Fish Tempura plate lunch. Overall I can make a way better Chicken Teriyaki than they do. And the Fish Tempura was way too greasy and not that flavorful. This place is good for a quick bite to eat --- nice size portion for the price (Maui sucks royally for prices of food). Give me 5 months or so & I will give this place another shot.....

    (3)

  • Jennie Z.

    Good place to try some Hawaiian food - big portions, good selection. Everything we had was pretty greasy. Had the combination platter and an order of the fried spam musubi. Fried Spam Musubi was only good because it was fried - there was a lot of rice and not much else. Combo platter was huge - enough to share btwn two people; everything kind of tasted the same.

    (3)

  • Paula H.

    ive eaten at the kahului Da Kitchen and i swear portions there a bigger than kihei's express. idk maybe im like the cookie monster when it comes to terikayi chicken but i finished my entire plate BY MYSELF! being from hawaii i definitely know how to make teriyaki chicken but i must admit theirs is SO MUCH BETTER! my husband said mine's is better but he lies :-) happy wife happy life and all. the only reason i gave it 3 stars is because i finished my entire plate with no problem.

    (3)

  • Veronica C.

    As far as plate lunches go, this place was pretty good. Huge portions, I loved both the kahlua pork and the lau lau. I tried some of my friend's massive loco moco and it was also delicious. Just too bad there's no spam musubi!

    (4)

  • Robin W.

    Decent food. Portions are quite large so consider splitting a meal. It was so hot in there the day we went - had to be 90 degrees in there.

    (3)

  • Carla V.

    So much food! Great prices great food! My boys could not get enough of the kahlua pig they wanted it for bkfst, lunch and dinner! Portions are big and enough to share. You must try it

    (5)

  • Shah S.

    Bring your lipitor - amazing heart-attack city food This is a great fast food place and definitely worth trying for a big fun lunch when you are visiting the Kihei area. The dish to try is the loco-moco. It is an hamburger patty served with rice, onions, macaroni salad, a couple of eggs over easy with brown gravy. Yumbo!!! Sounds kind of weird but definitely tasty. BTW., this place is BYOB and there is a liquor store next door.

    (4)

  • Regina C.

    Came here to try some good Hawaiian food off the resort. Place is small inside. you can tell many regulars come here. I'd recommend calling in your order ahead of time because it took a while . They had the staples for Hawaiian food: katsu, teriyaki, beef chickrn etc. The food portions were good on size too. The service was not great but wasnt bad either. The ladies at register were no that friendly. .which sucks because im sure they get a lot of vacationers who are used to getting meeted and greeted daily. Anyhow food was good, parking wasnt so great. Good experience but I probably wouldn't go back. Very similar to L&L... in fact L&Ls potato macaroni salad is better imo. Enjoy.

    (3)

  • Michelle D.

    We were looking for food at 830 pm and chose this place. BEST (QUICK EATS) that I've had so far. LOCO Moco, Kalua pork, teriyaki beef and Katsu were awesome!! I grew up eating these foods and was tired of Teri beef and this one I would order! I don't like mac salad and this one was DA BEST!! was really quick at getting our food too. Too bad were leaving Maui in 2 days but now I have a favorite place.

    (5)

  • Bad News S.

    Good food, great quantity, good prices This is not a Michelin star type of place. It is perfect for many people on a budget who are vacationing and want something good tasting that won't break your bank account. Enough portions for leftovers that last several days. Friendly service and fast, although they probably get longer when dinner hour and lunch hour come. Chicken Katsu is outstanding and their combo bento box had some very good tasting meats.

    (4)

  • David B.

    Good food, good service. Pretty good fried musubi, wish the spam had more ker-pow! Chicken Katsu was excellent. The Hawaiian plate was meh. Kalua pork was excellent, the rest was forgettable.

    (4)

  • Eileen L.

    We came for dinner while on vacation, got the teriyaki chicken, salmon teriyaki, chow fun, noodle soup, and some pork thing wrapped in lotus leaves. It wasn't terrible, but definitely had better. Definitely would skip the chow fun. Everything was served in styrofoam boxes even though we ate there...pretty wasteful. Maybe the original location near the airport is better...

    (2)

  • Grace Y.

    We had our first meal on Maui @ Da Kitchen. It was supposed to be at Geste but our flights got delayed and all.. so we missed them :[ So.. after getting our rental car we drove straight here since they were a block away from our condo and we wanted to start our vacay off with some Hawaiian food :] We had: - BIG BRADDAH COMBO yelp.com/biz_photos/da-k… - 2 choices of meat from teriyaki chicken, teriyaki beef, katsu, or kalu pork w/ 2 scoops of rice and potato mac salad... I got their teriyaki chicken and kalua pork.. the kalua pork was so salty!! chicken teriyaki was good.. and their potato mac salad was meh.. a bit too sour for me.. - LOCO MOCO yelp.com/biz_photos/da-k… - grilled burger topped with 2 eggs, mushrooms, onions, and gravy.. we got our eggs over easy.. and this loco moco was delish! :] Total: $26ish Service: meh.. sorta rude.. no smiles :T Parking: lot MmMmm... *burp*

    (3)

  • Tiffany W.

    I give this place 5 stars because it is exactly what they promised, Hawaiian Comfort Food!!!! Could not ask for more as my meal before I got married! Had a few spam masubis to hold me over and they were tasty! My family had the Kalua pork which was more than I expected it to be (better than a luau). And I ate that the next day, still delicious!! Having it one more time before I hit the airport for my last taste of Maui or Hawaii in general!

    (5)

  • Amy H.

    First place we ate as soon as getting off the plane. Yes, there is one closer to Kahului but it was under renovation at the time 10/17/2013. My family of 5 ordered the Big Braddah Combo w/ crispy Chicken Katsu and moist, tender Kalua Pork (this was better than the pork we had at our luau a few nights later). We also ordered the best Kalbi short ribs; thick, meaty, substantial beef that was tender and flavorful. My boys were fighting each other for the last piece. My favorite was the Fish Tempura. Not oily at all. Perfectly cooked, seasoned, flaky, huge pieces of Mahi Mahi. Even my 6 year old who doesn't like fish enjoyed it & asked for more. It's that good. There was so much more on the menu I wanted to try & if we were staying in Kehei I probably would've eaten here every day. Mahalo from So. California

    (5)

  • Aerin L.

    Cheap food for sure - taste and price. You get what you pay for as the saying goes... no AC you fry in the little place , the order took at least 30 minutes for a fast food place?? Ask around for the better Hawaiian food joints - there are much better ones!

    (1)

  • Brent W.

    I'm no expert on Hawaiian food, but I didn't think this place was so great. It has big portions, but nothing I really wanted to eat.

    (2)

  • Steve J.

    I'm pretty sure everything is microwaved. Not too much love in the food.

    (1)

  • Chau D.

    I would give this place more than 5 stars if I had the option. The best place to eat for lunch or dinner in Maui. Huge portions, great food, cheap, and you leave happy and full. We probably ate here 5 or 6 times the week we were in Maui. I recommend the Loco Moco or the Hawaiian Plate. The Hawaiian Plate came with Lau Lau, Kalua Pork, Chicken Long Rice, and Lomi Lomi Salmon. Portions are big enough to share but if you're like me, you can kill it all in one sitting. Da Kitchen is one of the many reasons I want to go back to Maui ASAP!

    (5)

  • Amien P.

    Ehh I think it's overhyped My first time having hawaiian food and I didn't really enjoy it. I was excited to have a loco moco maybe too much hype but it wasn't that good. Only the beef was good. Had the teriyaki chicken and beef both were all right I preferred the beef more kinda like a jerky. And the pan fried noodles weren't bad just too little beef.

    (2)

  • Kim W.

    Was very disappointed the Chinese chicken salad looked good, but the crispy noodles on top were staled and all stuck together. We even told the waitress and she never offered to replace the salad. The saimin noodles were over cooked and mushy ! Maybe we just ordered the wrong items ?? We tried it out based on all the yelp reviews but never plan on going back.

    (1)

  • Kimmy T.

    Huge portions for fairly cheap (cheap for Maui anyways) are the only two positives. The food isn't that good. I've had better at L & L on the Mainland. Fish & Chips: Soggy and bland. Chicken Katsu: Katsu was ok but the dipping sauce was weird (like another reviewer pointed out). Tasted like ketchup mixed with other stuff.

    (3)

  • Jeff L.

    Sometimes local places aren't the best. When we ate here they could not make any beef teriyaki and two other dishes. The reviews were so positive for this place but it was below average. The pork was the saltiest I have ever tasted in my life. I had pork a few of the other nights at other locations and it was terrific. Plus it was so hot in here. We won't be back. Sorry.

    (2)

  • E H.

    Had dinner last night, good food and great service, would go again next time

    (4)

  • Myra T.

    Good authentic Hawaiian food!! Loco moco and chicken katsu!!

    (5)

  • AE R.

    Da Kitchen is da BEST!!!! On my first trip to Maui I was introduced to Da Kitchen. I was told to have kudzoo chicken...kalua pork....and POTATO MAC!!!!! ( I am still not sure why some southern mainlander hasn't thought of mixing potato salad with macaroni salad....but I LOVE IT) The Da Kitchen on S Kihei RD is an express location so don't expect a grand experience of dining....but do expect GREAT FOOD!! The staff are friendly and nice and the place is clean and well kept. It is located on the side of a strip mall so you have to keep your eyes out for it but you won't be disappointed. The food is priced well and you get generous portions. I cannot wait for my return to Maui so I can enjoy some Da Kitchen food!! :)

    (4)

  • Laura L.

    Plate lunch! If you're here as a tourist, no matter where you're staying, or how much money is in your pocket, you got to do it. Come here and experience a Hawaiian standard. This place has solid service, friendly atmosphere, and a great plate lunch. Most of our party did the steak teriyaki, but another in our party had the kalua pork, which was salty and delicious. Be prepared for huge portions! You won't go away hungry if you eat here! You'll see a mixture of tourists and locals, which bodes well, in my opinion. Definitely give this place a try. We'll be coming back for more, and next time I expect to try the Chicken Teriyaki. Yum!

    (4)

  • Tammy K.

    after seeing yelp reviews my friends decided to come here to get some spam matsubis! I had the maui style French Toast with Portuguese sausage with special syrup. There was no 'special syrup' it was a syrup from a small box the ones you get from mcdonalds. The fried matsubi was good though and just what I expected.

    (3)

  • Phil M.

    this place was recommended by my realtor. the Kalua pork is excellent, I only wish I had gotten a larger portion. Teryaki beef, was good, but, reminded me of supermarket jerky. meh? nice portion of rice, light, very nice compliment to the pork. potato egg salad seems to be a Hawaii staple, it was ok. coconut creme pie slice, had little flavor(previously frozen, I suspect) I will return for the Kalua Pork. staff was professional and pleasant.

    (4)

  • Nathan S.

    When I'm vacationing somewhere it's always nice to find a place that reflects the local food vibe rather than eating at some national chain. This place is what I like for local Hawaiian flavor. Serving sizes are very plentiful. Nice local vibe.

    (5)

  • K N.

    Da kitchen is a great place to get a taste of Hawaiian down home cooking. The portions are HUGE! Their potato mac salad rocks. I had the mahi mahi sandwich, which was excellent, and my husband had the kalua pork plate lunch, he thought the pork was a little over salted. The atmosphere is welcoming and they have sriracha. Taking off 1 star because of the excess salt on the pork and they use styrofoam containers even for dine in orders, which makes me sad.

    (4)

  • Jethro C.

    Da Kitchen Express was packed with people when we went one evening. I think the proximity to Kamaole Beach Park draws many visitors here. The staff are friendly and always smiling. The Kahlua pork and chicken katsu here are pretty good. Come here early because some of the specials will run out by early evening. While I certainly enjoyed the Hawaiian styled dishes, I didn't think it was worth the wait. There are plenty of similar places in strip malls along South Kihei that serve local Hawaiian food and are equally good minus the long wait. Da kitchen is still a decent place, especially if you are close by the beach.

    (3)

  • BurtReynolds D.

    One of Burt;s favorite spots on Maui. Burt craves the Teriyaki burger when Burt's at home. Burt used to have a picture of it as his screen saver. The mahi mahi tempura is equally amazing. Make sure to get extra lemons and tartar sauce. Most items are served with plain white rice and potato noodle salad. Burt can't say he eats this or looks to eat this anywhere else. But for some odd reason it just goes great and are perfect sides here. Most Hawaiian's are big. Now I know why. Each order feeds 2 people. Healthy portions for sure. Not easy to find located in the back of the mall, but Burt says - make the effort it's worth it!!!!!!! 10 Trans Am award (highest possible rating)

    (5)

  • Monica J.

    After being in Maui in for 3 days and eating "resort" food FINALLY trying Hawaiian food! 3 of us shared the Loco Moco and Hawaiian Plate (Lau Lau and Kalua Pork) and WOW both were AMAZEBALLS! My first time EVER having Loco Moco and loved that this place put onions into the gravy! The Lau Lau was very tasty! Kalua pork was a bit on the salty side but still very good.

    (4)

  • EJ P.

    I do not understand how people can recommend this place. I would not serve this food to my dog. Is this really what people in Hawaii eat? I don't think so. The teri chicken was hard from being overcooked. The kalua pig tasted like pure salt or brine. The mac salad was more like a gallon of mayo with a few elbows thrown in. Horrible food.

    (1)

  • Al K.

    I had tried Hawaiian previously at an L & L in Manhattan so I was familiar with the musubi and lau lau, which I used as the comparison. I was hoping for Da Kitchen to be superior to L & L. At the time, I didnt know L & Ls were a Hawaiian franchise - just thought it was a gimmick chain from the mainland. Anyway, the Lau Lau did not disappoint. The portions were nice and big - and the Lau Lau platter had 2 Lau Laus. As expected, the meat was delicious and the cooked taro leaves was wonderful. Add rice and macaroni salad AND a salad, the platter was delicious. While in Maui, I pretty much ate there everyday. Partly because it was good food. Partly because 1 platter served as 2 meals. I was able to have dinner and leftovers for breakfast! The bad part: the poi. I had never had poi before, but I regularly eat taro (I'm Taiwanese - we have taro in hotpot and the tasty deep-fried taro balls that you see sometimes in dim sum). Regular cooked taro, fresh taro, has a slightly sweet starchy goodness to it. So I actually had high expectations that poi would be good and that it was just a texture issue. I was wrong. This poi was bitter and sour. It was not tasty. I ended up throwing it out. I later found out that fresh poi DOES taste slightly sweet, but old poi starts fermenting and turning sour. Guess I was served old poi! Other than the poi, I think Da Kitchen was a great place to eat. I love the truly Hawaiian dishes - and the fusion and more familiar Asian type dishes, while I didnt try, did look good. For the adventurous eater, I recommend the Lau Lau.

    (4)

  • JV S.

    The loco Moco was good but i would've wanted more gravy. I asked for more gravy but they probably forgot. Half my rice was dry and had no sauce and by the time I got to my hotel it was too late to go back and tell them. The oxtail soup was good and portions were great. Overall food was good and priced reasonably.

    (3)

  • Jacqueline C.

    Ive been here twice now and all in all, pretty good. The first time we went our order came out wrong (we didn't get the Mac salad or the lomi lomi our dishes were supposed to come with and my husband only got one type of lau lau when there were supposed to be two). Nonetheless the food was good and plentiful, so we didn't bother complaining. I had the hawaiian plate the first time. The pork lau lau and kalua pork were good -- very tender and flavorful! The second time I had the Katsu, served with mac salad, rice, sautéed mushrooms and onions, and gravy. Really good crispy Katsu -- it was not overly greasy. I also had the beef teriyaki skewers, which were really tasty and tender. The portions are huge and if you are just getting lunch, you could probably get away with sharing a plate lunch.

    (3)

  • Richard P.

    I ate at Da Kitchen several times on my last visit to Maui. They served good local food. I ordered the BBQ Beef, Kalua Pork, and Loco Moco. All of them were great! Portions are generous -- more than enough for a meal. I prefer the Kahului location because it is much larger, has a more extensive menu, and a wait staff. However, if you are staying in the Kihei/Wailea area Da Kitchen Express is a good place to eat for good cheap eats.

    (4)

  • Chris W.

    Great Hawaiian food in big portions. The girls working here were super nice, and we were allowed to drink our beers that we bought in the liquor store next door with our dinner. We had the short ribs, chicken, beef, and kalua pork, which were all very good. Especially the ribs were awesome. The pork was not as good as it was at Aloha Mix plate in Lahaina, but the BYOB totally made up for it. Finally, my camera ran out of battery so they let me charge, and when we left without the charger, they kept it safe for us until we could pick it up the next morning. I'll definitely be stopping by again next time I'm in Maui.

    (5)

  • Isaac L.

    Loco moco is the bomb. Even though it was a mushroom gravy sauce. They hooked up the pork fried rice with a thick and medium rare hamburger. Legit, though again, expensive at $10.95. I'd come back for this for sure.

    (4)

  • Makenzie K.

    Cheap and good. We've eaten here a couple times and we still have a week to go. The Kalua Pork is my favorite. Their staff is very nice and not at all rushed or hurried, even when their was a line out the door.

    (4)

  • Darrell A.

    I love plate lunches and this seemed to be the spot. On the side of the rainbow mall in Kihei, easy to find. Went for lunch, place busy. Food came for take out real quick - very large portions, so price not really issue. My wife and I split the Hawaiian Plate - Pork lau lau, kalua pork, chicken long rice and lomi salmon. Plenty of food for two, lau lau was the best, moist, tender full of flavor. Mix with rice and sriracha splash and feel Hawaiian. Kalua was too salty for us, the lomi was also very salty, guess that is why plates are always served with rice to help balance lunches. We used 6 pack of Maui lemongrass saison we got next door to compliment - much better then rice! Katsu chicken was great for our son, had enough to save half for his dinner. Took meal to condo, fun time, everyone happy.

    (3)

  • Lulu T.

    Portion sizes are HUGE! Had we known, my husband and I would have been full even sharing a single plate lunch! Seriously! Chicken Teriyaki is nothing spectacular but good with rice and a side salad. Chicken Katsu is juicy and good. This place is great for a quick bite to eat on a budget. We ordered two plate lunches, a medium drink all for $24. Not too shabby given the HUGE portions.

    (3)

  • Kiki H.

    Did not like the chicken katsu, despite everyone's recommendation. The sauce was too thick and overly BBQy. Also did not like the potatoes in the mac salad.

    (2)

  • Megan P.

    Really good food. I had the simple burger. All the ingredients were very fresh. And Kevin had the bento plate. Well be coming back tomrw morning for breakfast.

    (5)

  • Michelle G.

    This was our last place for dinner before we headed back to California. I was contemplating whether to eat here or the one in Kahuhuli. Glad, we chose this spot, because we were able to see the sunset. The place is busy and I mean busy, the cashiers were trying there very best, but were inundated with orders up the antee. Some of the customers were becoming impatient, the cashiers were very apologetic. I felt bad and wanted to jump over the counter to help. In any event, I placed my order. Kindy pricey for a hole in the wall joint. For some reason our food came out pretty quick, so they were definitely prompt since earlier, I thought they were too busy. I ordered Loco Moco. It was good, not a big fan of the onions and satueed mushrooms. Okay so earlier I said it was pricey and it was probaby becasuse portions are humungous. I liked it. I saw other customers plates and wish I would've order other dishes, maybe a combo.next time. All in all, place was A-okay, good stuff..

    (3)

  • Vincent K.

    Omg so awesome. I had the local moco omelet. So awesome full of flavor. Setting is clean and comfortable.

    (4)

  • Kim l.

    We were in the area and we were hungry. I thought this place was related to the Da Kitchen near the airport so we decided to stop in for lunch. I got the bbq chicken and hubby got the loco moco. Sizeable portions, but the food is "express" food. I prefer L&L.

    (2)

  • Daniele F.

    I came here on an evening because different people recommend it.Are u serious?this is a fast food and even not so good. If you plan to go, change your mind!

    (1)

  • Dave M.

    The food is ok but it's gotten way over priced the last couple years for what you actually get. They have priced me out at this point and lost a customer. I'm not paying $15 for a plate lunch.

    (2)

  • Nevada F.

    Outstanding local food. Order the "sumo" triple combo, and you'll have enough for two hungry people to share. The green salad with papaya seed dressing is a desirable alternative to the mac salad. Chicken Katsu crunches wonderfully, the kalua pork is a winner, and the thin sliced beef teri is better than the dry chick (thigh) teri. Even better is the main location out by costco and the airport (saimin and musubi were excellent, and the banana lumpia were sublime), but this is a great choice for take out or eat in if you're in the area.

    (5)

  • Nancy H.

    My search for spam musubi was not fulfilled as this is Da Kitchen Express and not Da Kitchen. They only have the famed spam musubi sometimes as a special unfortunately. Luckily, there were many other Hawaiian dishes including lau lau, saimin, loco moco, kalua pork, etc. The portions are HUGE and it is a very good idea to share. I liked it here because it was a casual place with lots of eats that you really won't be able to get back on the mainland!

    (4)

  • Debra G.

    WARNING - do not go to this restaurant if 1) you are NOT hungry or 2) are attempting to maintain a lo-carb lifestyle... you have been warned! NOW, the good part is the food is quick, hot, delicious. Hubby ordered a Pastrami Sandwich - I initially scoffed, suggesting he should order something "more Hawaiian"... Shut the front door... it was the BESTpastrami sandwich I ever had! Should have shared it, with him but, no, I wanted MY OWN plate. So, I had to do what a real woman must do, I ate ALL of the Combo plate I ordered. I loved the Teriyaki Chicken, Teriyaki Beef, and Chicken Katsu. Simply delicious! Not a fancy dining experience, but much better than the "express" name might indicate. Clean restaurant, friendly service, and great food. You will not be disappointed!

    (4)

  • Michael K.

    Bumped up to 4 stars. I cannot imagine visiting Maui and not having lunch at Da Kitchen Express in Kihea. Da Saimin was, by far, the best version of this local dish that I had during my recent trip (see my photo). At $8.50 a bowl, it was perhaps the most satisfying bang-for-the-buck lunch that I enjoyed during my entire three-and-a-half week vacation. Some of the dishes are a bit dry (chicken katsu) or too salty (kalua pork), but Da Kitchen Express still rates highly for Da Kine Grindz.

    (4)

  • Leo I.

    One of my favorites while in Maui. I always come here a couple times when on Maui. Notice I said 'in' and then I said 'on'. I've been corrected. You're supposed to say 'on'.

    (4)

  • Derrick W.

    I am not sure why the glowing stars. I will say that the food is very typical fast food Hawaiian style. The prices were very reasonable. The portions were WTF gut bustin. Holy Crap. We were thinking L&L type portions.... DAMN.... it was more like 2x that. I'd go back again if I just wanted a quick meal but it isn't something that inspired me to give it a raving 4-5 stars.

    (3)

  • Renee M.

    This place pays homage to all of the locale cuisine in Hawaii... Don't come here expecting fancy food, served to you on fancy plating, or even a nice sit down area to eat, This is a straight up: Styrofoam box eating, local mom and pop joint that serves up some serious food at decent pricepoints: $9-17 Must try's for this place: 1. Loco Moco: Best loco moco I have ever had, and I have been to every Hawaiian island and tried over 100 different loco moco's and this place kicks everyone else's a$$ out of the park, the patty is moist, well seasoned, and the sauce is the perfect consistency (not too thick or too thin) eggs are over easy (not runny like some places).....I literally fell into loco moco heaven with my first bite. 2. Chicken Katsu rice: Chicken was still very moist and the outer layer of katsu was crisp and not oily like some other places I have tried. This place has made it onto my list for best local places to eat in Maui!

    (4)

  • Chris S.

    All the traditional Hawaiian fare was delicious and the meals are quite a bargain (in terms of most costs in Maui). I like that their macaroni salad had a healthy serving of potatoes. I have no idea why macaroni salad never has potatoes and vice versa. We should really consider combining the two. Best of both worlds. Also, some peas and diced ham would REALLY spruce that ish up. You know what was weird? The total rarity of spam musubi. They kept running out. It's just spam, rice, and nori. How do you keep running out? OH. To keep me coming back. Nice play, DK.

    (4)

  • Theresa B.

    Soooo Maui is really lacking on the plate lunch department, yah? We really missed Oahu after the third day!! What is up with that?!? All I wanted was a plate lunch with two scoops of rice, mac salad and chicken teriyaki! We drove out to kihei after realizing the Kahului location was closed on Sundays! Friendly cashiers! But my chicken teriyaki tasted hard and old! Hmmmppp...not good but chris' chicken katsu on the other hand was amazing!! It was sooo good! Aftr bugging a ton of ABC store cashiers for some spam musubi, I finally got them here!! Saving it for our flight back home...

    (3)

  • Angelica A.

    I had their Ahi Burger and it was really good, I killed it in a few minutes, and I'm usually the type that eats only half of what's on my plate. Granted I didn't touch their potato-mac salad, I'm not a fan of mayonaise, but considering the size of that burger, it's still a feat! I also didn't have to wait very long for my meal, it was out in a few minutes. Recommend this place if you want a quick meal for not very much money.

    (4)

  • Randy T.

    After having a refreshing morning swim in the ocean, I was in need of something to eat. This Hawaiian greasy spoon was a recommendation from a friend who said it was a good place to eat and had big portions. I got there just as it opened at 9AM and decided I would try the Da Kitchen omelet, composed of portuguese sausage, green onions, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, and cheese. Accompanied with either two scoops of white rice or fried potatoes (I chose the latter), I sat down with my styrofoam box and started on my meal. Nothing extraordinary with either the potatoes or the omelet, although there were healthy chunks of each ingredient mentioned above for the omelet. The saltiness of the omelet was unexpected at first, but I remembered previous reviews mentioning the salt content of their food. For this dish, it was coming from the American cheese that they used in the omelet. No big deal to me. It's how the locals like it so I just grabbed some more water from the dispenser and continued to chow down. I'd come back to try other items on the breakfast and lunch items to get a true sense of Da Kitchen. It definitely was a nice pick-me-up after the swim.

    (3)

  • Janie A.

    Get the Hawaiian plate and two can share it. The burgers are so big a child can't eat even 1/2 of it. The fish n Chips can also be shared. a bit skimpy on the onion ring side order. would like to have more than 8 rings in the order. still the Hawaiian plate was yummy.

    (3)

  • Nini D.

    I am not an expert on kalua pork but decided to try it after other yelpers recommendations- it was way too salty! Portions are HUGE! We also got the katsu curry which was really good and took leftovers and enjoyed it for days! Make sure you share if you end up here for lunch one day!

    (3)

  • Jason W.

    If you are looking for some awesome authentic Hawaiian plate lunch food this is the place. Right across from the Kamaole beach. The value is extreme. One lunch will really feed two. They serve a macaroni/potato salad mix that is wonderful.

    (4)

  • M V.

    An awesome place for local Hawaiian plates. Reasonably priced and if you simply click on their menu on their website you'll see they have such a huge offering. After a round of the most brutal golf course I've ever played, Kapalua Plantation, I was ready to get my grub on! I settled for the loco moco and boy was I surprised by the flavor! This was not your typical L&L or Hawaiian Drive-In franchise loco moco, this was the bomb! The meat itself was so tasty. Top it off with the gravy and egg and I was in paradise. Definitely a repeat whenever I come back.

    (4)

  • Samantha B.

    My parents recommended Da Kitchen to me and my boyfriend during our recent trip to Maui. They had gone to the one by the airport, but we found this one right in Kihei where we were staying. Everything we heard was that they give you a ton of food and at a great price, so we figured, why not? I got the Hawaiian plate, which was pork lau lau, kalua pork, chicken long rice and lomi salmon. The kalua pork was definitely the best thing on the plate. I also got the side of macaroni-potato salad, which was delicious. There was SO much food, I couldn't even finish it all. I think finishing one of the three things would have been a meal in itself, let alone all three plus the macaroni-potato salad! The bf got the combo plate with kalua pork and chicken katsu, plus the side of macaroni-potato salad. He said everything was really good, and he also couldn't even finish it all. We definitely could have shared one meal between the two of us. We both enjoyed the meal, though the bf said he wasn't really interested in going back there, he thought it was a nice place to try once. I liked it a bit more than he did and would definitely go back, but only with an empty stomach!

    (3)

  • Miles G.

    The four-stars is for their Loco Moco only and you better call it in ahead of time. This is Hawaii afterall. Otherwise, you will WAIT!!! Do not order anything else from the menu unless you're looking for a marginal filler to get you through the day. You can never go wrong with rice and macaroni salad, but seriously, avoid the saimin (go to Zippy's for that).

    (4)

  • Regi K.

    The soup and the chow fun noodles were just okay. I really liked their locomoto.... 2 eggs on a gigantour meat patty. that was delicious. Our friend had the kahlua pork and thought it was a little salty. Just simple food I think. okay to good.

    (3)

  • Leah P.

    Great food, pricing is reasonable. The portions are huge. Share with someone!

    (5)

  • Naree S.

    Good portions and awesome local food! My boyfriend and I shared a combo and still didn't finish it.

    (4)

  • Julia B.

    Starving after playing in the surf and don't want to pay high prices while you dine in beach gear? Don't worry, there's Da Kitchen!!! Best food you've ever eaten as a carnivore AND there's no corkage fee for getting your own beer/wine/shot from the liquor store next door. Heck, Da Kitchen is sooo cool they give you a cup for ice out of their soda station to put your drink into. And they have a bottle opener in case your beer isn't a screw top. Whoa. Tasty, tasty food that comes in HUGE portions. Try the Hawaiian plate - it's a luau feast without those tourist prices. What's not to like??

    (5)

  • Jon-Rachel Y.

    After eating other Hawaiian mix plates, this place is not as good as some people may think it is. This small fast-food chain is located in a strip mall off of the main street in Kihei. It seemed most carry-out their styrofoam containers and the food come out relatively quick. The teriyaki chicken was like eating leather and kalua pork had a strong weird smell. While the portions are plentiful and the price is affordable, its not worth it. What we ordered: - Big Braddah combo When we went - 6:00 PM Will we return: - no

    (2)

  • Erik M.

    We ordered a plate of Kalua pork and a plate of ribs. If you enjoy eating salt directly from the shaker then you'll truly enjoy the pork. It did come with cabbage and rice to thin it out to a more palatable dish. But still not recommended unless you like eating salt straight up. I thought the ribs had a pretty good flavor and if you string them together they would make an excellent belt. I would give them 5 stars because of the dual purpose but I really wanted something to eat.

    (2)

  • trixy b.

    Best plate lunch on the resort side of Maui with reasonable prices. Definitely worth the drive from Lahaina to Kihei for good local food. You can tell its good when locals pack in. Loco moco with mushrooms and onions were so good, I'm still craving it. The saimin was true comfort food for my little ones and me.

    (5)

  • John M.

    The best Hawaiian food dive on the island. We had lunch here a year ago and raved about it then (had the hawaiian plate!), but the breakfast is what brought me to write this review. The Loco Moco is wonderful, delicious, extraordinary, world-class! We shared that and an order of their French Toast - it was probably the highlight of our trip and the best meal we had on the island. The place is nothing to look at, you order before you sit down, the decor is passable; but none of this matters once you food arrives. If you like great dives, you have to try this one!

    (5)

  • Denice L.

    We were in Maui for 3 days and ate here twice. First time we had the saimin, spam musubi, and teri beef plate lunch. Saimin wasn't bad, though the noodles could have cooked a little longer. Musubi has a lot of rice on it. Teri beef was delightful! Marinated just perfectly and cooked really well. The got knocked down a star because the girls working the front were not so friendly. Second day new girl at the front desk and very nice. Sad to find out they don't have musubi daily, but we order the teri chicken plate for our plane ride home. Well seasoned and cooked. Tasty! We'll be back next time we're on the island.

    (3)

  • April W.

    Asked what the locals liked, so that's how I stumbled upon this place (just being open to new things), and I asked the lady at register what was the fav. among the locals, so I ordered it. It was beef, chicken with some sticky white rice, and it was pretty BAD!

    (1)

  • Lori F.

    This is an authentic Hawaiian food spot. They do have traditional menu options like lau lau, terriyaki chicken, moco loco. The serving sizes are ginormous, and can easily be split between 2 people. They also had one of my favorite guilty pleasures, the Spam mitsuba. Love it! Overall pretty good quality food for an excellent value, but nothing surprising or spectacular. A good option for some authentic Hawaiian fare.

    (3)

  • Cassandra R.

    Huge portions, delicious Hawaiian food! Kalua pork is very tasty, tempura fish is super flavorful and you must have the potato mac salad as a side. The teriyaki chicken was good, but really outshined by the kalua pork. We will definitely be back!

    (4)

  • Kim C.

    Cost of living was so expensive in Maui that my boyfriend and I were determined to mostly cook in and only eat out for Hawaiian food. We found Da Kitchen Express on my phone yelp app (score!) when we were in Kihei. We shared an order of the Hawaiian plate which fed the both of us well and we were not disappointed, it was delicious! It was about $15 for the combo plate, and other, simpler plate lunches are ~$10 which makes it very affordable in Maui. Would be happy to return (when we can afford the flight tickets and accommodation again) and recommend to others.

    (4)

  • Andy W.

    For the category of "Hawaiian Plate Lunch" this is the place to try. The Kula pork, can be a bit salty, the teriyaki chicken I found was yummy to me. Also like the Potato Mac salad, Think Potato salad and Macaroni salad, mixed together. Its a great side to a heap of tasty meats. Also the big scoop of rice was a nice side, though I didn't finish the rice it was just too much food. This is a plate lunch place, not fine dinning, so expect local tasting food and you should enjoy your visit. My only suggestion to DaKitchen and most of Maui is PLEASE free refills on soda

    (4)

  • Edward H.

    For Local hawaiian foood, this place rocks. Loco Moco rules, but the teriyaki dishes are all great. Local joint for sure, but it's cheap, it's tasty, and it's quick. What more do you want...... Katsu is available, and the portions are huge; so it is great value for the money; you might consider sharing an order!

    (5)

  • Tom S.

    So we made our annual pilgrimage to Da Kitchen and once again, Da Kitchen da not disappoint us. I ordered da short ribs plate lunch and it made me so happy. My wife ordered a cheeseburger and OH MY GOD, I think it might've been the best burger EVER. They don't hold back on meat or veges. This may have been the first time where my wife didn't offer me a bite of her food but she hesitantly offered me a bite anyway. The only problem about Da Kitchen is that the food isn't the most low in fat but if you're like me and have a separate stomach for vacation food, then go the Da Kitchen and go crazy.

    (5)

  • Jessica C.

    Good food, more Hawaiian than most places around the island. The only problem is that the 4 times we went this last time, they didn't have any poi! The cashier even had the nerve to say "well go to safeway and buy some!" Apparently the main one across the island always has more food and poi, just because they are bigger. Just never had the time to get over there! Just don't go during regular meal times, there is a line out the door and ZERO parking!

    (4)

  • Tami R.

    I had so much hope to get a local meal here. The food was average at best. The chicken katsu was good but everything else was not up to Local Flavors

    (3)

  • Karla K.

    we went there for the Kalua pork. It was not very good, way too salty, and the consistency was like baby food. You could not really enjoy it, it was so mushy. I have had Kalua pig at luaus before, and you can see pieces of meat, not just a salty meat porridge. The mac salad was unimpressive as well.

    (2)

  • Jeremy L.

    Good local food. The portions are overwhelmingly large. But it makes for good leftovers later. The only complaint is that they've raised their prices a lot in the past couple years. You cannot eat there for less than $10 anymore, for the most part. L&L is a cheaper plate lunch alternative if you don't have much money.

    (4)

  • Michelle W.

    Da kitchen. With name like that, how can you not have great local Hawaiian fare?! 1. The Teriyaki chicken was the most flavorful that I've ever had! It didn't even need teriyaki sauce. 2. The Loco moco was also among the best that i've had. It had a well seasoned patty and fantastic sauce. 3. Spam musubi - pretty standard. Nothing special. 4. Chicken katsu - on the dry side but still okay. Conclusion: Yummerific for hawaiian food!!. P.s. We were told the missed out on the pork. Note to self to have the pork if back in Maui.

    (4)

  • Ana M.

    When my boyfriend and I went to Maui (specifically Kihei) everybody recommended that we go to Da Kitchen - they said it had good Hawaiian food, and was reasonably priced. We tried to go on New Years Day, but it was closed so that was a bummer. So we went to the next day to Da Kitchen express, right in Kihei across from the beach. I felt that the good was overrated. Not that it was bad in any way, but it fell short of the reviews we received. I ordered the Chichen Katsu, and my boyfriend got the Hawaiian plate, but we both felt that it was just OK. It's a cheap and convenient place to go, but I wouldn't say that the food was to die for, by any means.

    (3)

  • Linnea E.

    probably depends what you order. i wanted beef skewers, but was told they were out. my bf had the teriyaki beef plate (guess they ran out of sticks?), and it was good. i got the kalau pork sandwich. it was just meh... kind of bland. soda refills are $1? lame.

    (3)

  • Kevin O.

    While looking around on Yelp! to find a place to eat dinner this place caught my eye. It was a tad hard to find tucked back in the "Mall", but WOW was it worth it! I had the Kalua Pork sandwich with a side of fries and a medium drink. My wife went with a beef and noodle dish and a medium drink. When the lady rang us up and it can to only $20! I though she was nuts! The portions are huge! My sandwich left me saying WoW over and over again. Tender, slow cooked, and packed with flavor. The onion roll was fresh and not over powering. The fries were shoestring with a dash of spice. My wife enjoyed her dish as well and proclaimed it was just what she wanted! I certainly plan to make another stop to Da Kitchen soon. That Kalua Pork is so good I want some now!

    (5)

  • Jay M.

    My first meal from Maui came from this place. And it was the best choice for quick local food. The portions are HUGE. You can easily share a plate between 3 people. The loco moco was probably the best I ever had- the meat was thick and marinated and the gravy was savory. I got full fast! Great prices, plenty of parking. Love it.

    (4)

  • Richie R.

    Had the chicken katsu and I was completely satisfied. The portion size was huge and the chicken was moist and tender. The katsu was fried perfectly for my taste. Price was about $10 but the plate easily fed two. Unless you're super hungry, I think splitting a plate is the way to go or else you'll end up bringing home food, throwing food away, or just stuffing yourself.

    (4)

  • Jill T.

    Good food, ample portions, local favorites. Hot and fresh and filling. I loved the katsu chicken and the kalua pork was very good. You will not leave hungry!

    (3)

  • Marilyn S.

    I ordered the lau lau lunch plate and it was ok but full of fat, don't think I'll be getting that again!!!!!

    (3)

  • Fawn B.

    Best burger! Love the Mac salad

    (5)

  • Denise L.

    HUGE portions with very low damage to the vacation budget. Saving some money in expensive Maui is fantastic! We ordered the kahlua pork & lau lau pork, both of which were sufficient to feed us for two days. They were also delicious and well-prepared. Minus one star because the lau lau pork required us to peel off the banana leaves in which it was cooked, so it was a little messy. And we're lazy. =P

    (4)

  • Mandy A.

    SO MUCH FOOD.... yikes. we could have shared one platter for sure. I am not a fan, and it sucks that some people recommended it as a typical "hawaiian cuisine" because it is just a fast food restaurant...that's like saying that McDonald's is america cuisine. (hmmm....come to think of it, maybe it is...) We got the Kula pork and Teriaki chicken platter with Rice and macaroni salad. Granted, mac salad was very good but the pork was very high in sodium for my taste....chicken was dry. Whatever...it got our bellies full and it was cheap. PLEASE LISTEN TO ME and OTHERS - if you are a moderately sized couple of people, share a platter =)

    (2)

  • Brad M.

    I spent 10 days in Kihei, and ate at Da Kitchen 5 times over that period. The food is GREAT and the prices are very reasonable. The amount of food they give is WAY too much, I ended up with leftovers every time. An easy 5 star rating. PS. They aren't as slow as some people have suggested.

    (5)

  • Shane H.

    The food is always amazing here. We have a "Da Kitchen" on Honolulu but doesn't compare. Service with a smile and some of the best food I've ever consumed, heaven. Don't come here if you are in a diet or are not hungry. This menu, is worth every single calorie.

    (5)

  • Rebecca C.

    Portions: huge Kahlua pork: best I have ever had, EVER. mostly meat and not "filler" cabbage katsu chicken: i loved it; hubby says he's had better. teriyaki beef: omg, omg, omg... YUMMMMMYYYYY cashier: super nice gal ambience: sucks, it was HOT inside location: sucks, inside a strip mall This place was awesome. I didn't like the location, but it was so great, I came here twice in two days. :) YUMMY food.

    (5)

  • Henry S.

    This is the place for large portions and delicious local Hawaiian lunch plates. This was our first stop after we got off the plane and picked up our rental car. I was famished after waking up at 4:30am and was in transit for over 8 hours. Da Kitchen is a must stop for us when ever we are in Maui. They have great kalua pork and their portions are HUGE! Service is fast and friendly and you should try the spam massubi. We are probably going to stop here the day we go home because its delicious and its on the way back to the air port! Ma halo Da Kitchen!

    (5)

  • Jimmy N.

    Great local food, huge portions. If you get the big braddah combo, you'll have enough food for 2 people for 2-3 meals if you've got an average appetite. I would definitely do phone-in orders/takeout. Every time we came here, the place was packed, for good reason. Lots of good food for reasonable prices? Go fig, right? Can be hard to spot because it's not facing the street. Definitely will be back if we're in Kihei again.

    (4)

  • Gigi C.

    Portions are really huge! Come with an appetite or consider sharing with a friend!

    (5)

  • Ravena F.

    Have I mentioned my love for lau lau enough yet? No? Good, I was hoping you'd say that, cause here's another review dedicated to that Hawaiian wonder-food: lau lau. it is good. it is great. it may kill me some day, but that's my arteries' fault, not the lau lau. love the lau lau. Yup, here's another great place at which you may procure my love, I mean, lau lau. I like the combo meal here which is really 2-3 meals if you live here or are staying somewhere with a microwave. You get rice, potato mac or green salad, pork lau lau, an excellent version of chicken long rice, kalua pork and lomi salmon. My husband doesn't mess around, and just orders a mountain of kalua pork (leftovers of course end up on quesadillas - the all-Hawaiian bar food). Really great prices for the amount of food you're getting. Friendly service. Eat the lau lau.

    (4)

  • Ellen C.

    My husband loves a plate lunch and the combo was more than enough food for us both. The only ambiance came from the fresh Christmas tree waiting for decoration in the corner, but we were too focused on the chow to enjoy anything more. Good eats!

    (3)

  • Betsy C.

    Craving for Hawaiian food while you are in Kihei? This is the place. The portions are generous and the prices are decent. It's tucked in a strip mall so it may be easy to miss while driving down the main Kihei road. We like Korean BBQ platter, which almost feeds my entire family of 4. Ok, we're not huge eaters, but beware of over-ordering!

    (4)

  • Arianne T.

    We ate here a couple of times on our first trip to Maui and loved the lunch plates - especially the kalua pork. We immediately thought of Da Kitchen when we decided to go to Maui a few years later. Our second visit to Da Kitchen did not disappoint and the food was just as good as the first time. We had to order the kalua pork and I gotta say, it really is pretty amazing. So amazing, that we came back and had it for dinner a second time during our 6 day stay in Maui. We recommended Da Kitchen to family that stayed in Kihei and they ended up eating here twice and also raved about the kalua pork.

    (5)

  • wolf c.

    I definitely liked this place. Fast and yummy is a winner in my book. I need to get another Loco Moco before hopping on the plane back to the mainland.

    (4)

  • Grace K.

    I took some photos of me before dinner. And then again, after dinner. I looked exactly 7 lbs heavier in my AFTER photos. Seriously. I know it's not likely or even possible, but I kid you not - - it happened. Looking for authentic Loco Moco while in Maui - - we kept on hearing about "Da Kitchen". So on our second night - we headed here in our cool Jeep and pulled up before what looked to be a hole in the wall. Entering, it's a small restaurant w/ most of the business being from takeout. At 6 pm, there was no line. At 6:15 pm, the line was out the door. Due to it being so ghetto and so informal, we considered leaving to head elsewhere. This wasn't going to be a "nice Hawaiian dinner" - but that's OK by me as long as the food is good, so we stayed. We had the Loco Moco and another order called "Sumitomo" (?) or something which was a combination of THREE meats, and plenty of it. It included chicken katsu, shredded pork and beef teriyaki - - and it was excellent, decent, and bad, respectively. The Loco Moco was absolutely FABULOUS. That's what put the 7 lbs of me during a 25 minute dinner that we ate out of a takeout box. How big was it? Well, let me put it this way. I was hungry. And this was damn good food. And even then - I got through a little more than half of it before I had to call it quits. Anyone who knows me knows that if I'm this hungry, and the food tastes this good, you'd normally have to stop me from eating through the styrofoam container. But for $10, they gave you enough to feed two people. Now, some 14 hour later, I'm still not hungry. I think I will go back for lunch and look 14 lbs heavier after lunch. By the time I return to the mainland, I can potentially be 35 lbs heavier.... but it's worth it. I might need new bathing suits by tomorrow to continue workin' on my tan, but it's all worth it. Any island that gives me this kind of food, and then encourages me to wear things that I'd normally never be caught dead in - like loud, bright, floral dresses that are loose and flowy to cover the huge belly it gave me----- then puts a lei around my neck and a flower by my ear to detract attention from the belly - - - well, what can I say? It is all good by me. This is comfort food. Eat at your own risk.

    (4)

  • Ava G.

    I am just giving this place and A-OK for a couple reasons. 1) They offer fountain drinks but no free refills. 2) The chicken teriyaki was hard and tasted like it had been sitting there. The chicken was tough and my kids never turn away good chicken 3) The serving size of the mac salad was tiny The good. Kalua pig! I probably won't go back but was worth a try since we were in the area.

    (3)

  • Alisa S.

    I love the big portions they have here. My fav things to order are the loco moco, teriyaki chicken, and katsu. I think they have the best potato-mac salad, too. I usually ask for an extra side order of it.

    (5)

  • Steph L.

    I had their special of the day - "Shredded Pork Loco Moco". It had incredibly tender shredded pork that was completely smothered with the most intoxicatingly good gravy topped with sunnyside up eggs all on top of an enormous bed of rice. This dish saves lives.

    (5)

  • JayTee D.

    Ate here twice during our stay in kihei. The loco moco and teriyaki beef were ok. I think the highlight of the lunch plate was the green salad dressing, which was a sweet miso flavor. I'll pass next time I'm on e island. FYI - no spam musubi at this location, only available at their Kahului location.

    (3)

  • Drew C.

    On our vacation to Maui all I really wanted to do was dive and eat plate lunches. Keeping this simple: Eat: Chicken Katsu Musubi Kalua Pork (awesome awesome) Lau Lau Loco Moco Rice Mac and potato salad Avoid: Lomi Lomi Salmon Teri chicken The service was friendly and fast, the food prep was quick and my cholesterol happily jumped a few points, I'm sure. The chicken katsu plate, by the way, can feed 3 adults pretty easily.

    (4)

  • Kim K.

    This place was recommended by our hotel. We wanted to try something local, so we stopped by here. I didn't think it was that great. I'm surprised that lots of people give this place 5 stars and say it's the best hawaiian cuisine on the island...um...no. The husband got The Big Braddah Combo, which comes with 2 meats and rice. He chose Chicken Teriyaki and Kalua Pork. The chicken wasn't bad, but it was just chicken breast soaked in teriyaki sauce. The Kalua Pork though....not great at all. It tasted like the pork was just drenched in salt for flavoring. I did not want to take more than one bite of it. We had Kalua Pig taco on our drive at one of the towns to Hana, and that was 100 times better than what we got at Da Kitchen. I got the Honolulu Style Fried Noodles. One of the staff suggested it. It seemed more like a chinese fast food dish. It was stir friend noodles with veggies and some chicken I think. Nothing special or great about it...just a regular plate. Yes the proportions are large, but that doesn't make it taste any better. Next time I'm on this island, I plan to skip out on this place.

    (2)

  • Christine N.

    Like everyone else said, the portions are HUGE!! I was able to share the hawaiian plate and the loco moco the both times we ate there. The food is delicious and it seems to always be crowded. A lot of tourists and locals go there so that should say something about Da Kitchen!

    (4)

  • Lisa F.

    I like the interior of this bright sunny restaurant. The staff are friendly and easy going. Portions of food are huge here! I decided to bring my husband here so he could experience Hawaiian food. Not sure he was crazy about everything but it was the best I've had in Hawaii. We also ordered the deep fried Spam Masubi. It was worth a try but I didn't think it was all that great. the fried part doesn't really add much to the masubi other than more calories.

    (3)

  • jason c.

    great local fair at reasonable prices. I'm a lover of local cuisine. I'll try anything twice. it makes it impossible to be great or awful that's why very few one or five stars from me. if you want simple raw mien or a local mixed plate it's good stop. make sure your not expecting steak and lobster. come here when you feel whimsical and be open to new things. most people say they hate spam without knowing what it taste like this is a huge thing in Hawaii. major part of there food don't have embrace the cuisine maybe you'll love it to. spam musubi I tip my hat to you. it's part of a shopping mall if you blink you will miss it but I will say this the one next to the airport is better

    (4)

  • Rebecca Z.

    The food is outstanding, but service is quite slow. Perhaps "Express" is not quite the right word.

    (4)

  • Victoria F.

    Huge portions but food was mediocre. We have had better hawaiian fare on the island. Worth trying but look to see what others order. Thought it was pricey with no soda refills...odd. Looked like a lot of locals so maybe we didn't order the right thing.

    (2)

  • April T.

    Moved to maui last week. First day i had to try hawaiian food right? And this is close to where we were staying, so perfect! I was giddy with excitement. Ordered kalua pork with bbq plate. It's too salty i cant even eat it! It was too salty could feel my taste buds burning. Never going back

    (1)

  • Alex K.

    Korean Chicken was memorable. Kaluha Pork was good. I enjoyed every morsel. Thank you! I would return just to experience the food again.

    (4)

  • Surprise M.

    Wish we had found this place earlier during our stay in Kihei... Kalua pork was good if a bit on the salty side, generous portions, if you want to leave satisfied for a very reasonable price then come here. Also had the teriyaki chicken, again huge portions and tasted pretty good too. Would have liked to try some of the other menu items but unfortunately we were relying on Yelp reviews which led us astray.

    (4)

  • G A.

    We ordered the chicken katsu and mahi mahi plate. The kids liked the chicken katsu but I had to take the breading off the fish. The dill over powered the fish and I did not like it. One extra star for the (expensive but) delishous chocolate haupia cake we picked up for dessert. Wish I read more of the reviews first, I would have ordered sometime else.

    (2)

  • Corene C.

    Hungry in Kihei? Go here! We went twice on our recent vacation. Giant portions of good ol' Loco Moco. I had the Katsu special - it's enough for 2 people for sure. My husband always goes for the Loco Moco...eggs over easy. Really good food and value, what more do you need?

    (5)

  • Su-Lynn T.

    We went here after a morning of lounging around the beach. We show up in pretty much our beach gear, but it's not an issue as the place is super casual. You place your order at the counter and pick it up when they call you. We shared the Won Fat Guys chow fun and the Hawaiian plate. The chow fun is not really the typical chow fun you find in chinatowns of the mainland, it's a lot thicker here, and tastes like really thick cut fettucine. Unfortunately the flavor of the chow fun wasn't really exciting. It has teri beef in it, and some vegetables, but it was kind of watered down overall and didnt' have much flavor. The Hawaiian plate on the other hand, was really good. Kalua pork, lau lau and chicken long rice served with rice, mac salad and lomi lomi salmon. Everything was tasty esp the kalua pork which was super tender and juicy and I dont' even like kalua pork that much. Lau lau was good...not the best but good enough. chicken long rice was a small portion so we didnt' get to try too much but it was tasty. Lomi Lomi salmon was ok, but I don't really like that dish too much anyways. Overall, Da Kitchen is convenient and a good value for large portions, but I'll probably get something else other than the chow fun. On the other hand, the katsu dishes looked really good so that's probably what I'll be trying the next time.

    (3)

  • Jeff M.

    A Haiku Review of Da Kitchen: Had chicken and pork. Great meal for a hungry dude. Friendly staff as well.

    (3)

  • Jackie M.

    Da Kitchen!!! This place was our bomb go-to local eatery while staying in Kihei. All the locals eat here, isn't that why you go on vacation to try new stuff and to do what the locals do?! Friendly Service. Delish Kahlua pork, Pork Lau Lau and amazing Katsu Burger!!

    (5)

  • Tiff C.

    Very typical mixed plate/combos.. I was expecting more because I heard good things about it. I mean don't get me wrong.. it wasn't bad or anything. It was good. I enjoyed my dinner. The Kahlua pork was good. One thing I disliked was the portion of rice they gave.. WAY TOO SMALL.. I think other places usually give two scoops.. not one. All in all it's okay.

    (2)

  • Erika A.

    Poor service, overpriced, not stellar. Food served in takeout boxes, charge for water cups, flavorless food.

    (2)

  • Adam B.

    Two words, Loco moco, I tried it here, went all around the island and couldn't find anything close to this Loco moco, the fish and chips. One thing everything comes in huge portions, so order one meal for two people and you will be good. The staff is super friendly and always made me feel welcome and even remembered my name : )

    (5)

  • Mandi M.

    Really good food. Huge portions! After reading other reviews we opted to share the big braddah combo, good choice. It was too much food for two of us. The Kalua pork was bomb, better than we had at our "pricey" luau. Aside from good food, this place has nothing to offer. It was hot, dirty, loud and smelly. Next time we are in Kihei we'll get takeout.

    (4)

  • Bianca J.

    as a tourist this past may i was looking for some good hawaiian macaroni salad. i literally searched macaroni salad in my iphone Yelp app and this place came up. This place is amazing! i was a little put off t first by the fact that the macaroni salad had potatoes in it but it was so delish! the kaluha turkey special was super tasty and the portions were huge and the prices were legit spam masubi... bomb! i'm moving here in october, just for the macaroni salad.

    (5)

  • Cathy L.

    Whoa, in all the years I've had Chinese chicken salad, I've NEVER had chicken like this place...and I mean it in the worst way possible. The color was a strange brown, the meat was dried out, and it tasted terrible! I literally asked what it was to my husband... All of our dishes were mediocre at best, and we have Hawaiin food quite a bit back home so this was a huge disappointment. I saw that the "Da Kitchen" next to the airport had higher ratings, I wonder if they have a different menu. But don't waste your time here, there are so many good restaurants in Kihei!

    (2)

  • Sharon S.

    This is a place we frequent on our annual trips to Maui. We used to eat at L&L all the time when we were craving cheap Hawaiian food. That is until a local told us about Da Kitchen. We haven't eaten at L&L since. Everything we have tried has not failed us thus far, portions are also huge ~ Kahlua pork - a must try - tender and tasty Chicken katsu - kids' fave Loco Moco - hamburger is moist and delectable Prices have gone up since we first visited, but still worth every cent

    (4)

  • Angel R.

    We had the chow fun. Good noodles with a bit of pork and some shredded carrots and cabbage. It was certainly not stir-fried veggies! But it was tasty. I could have used some hot sauce had it been offered. It is very affordable and the portions are large!

    (3)

  • Jason P.

    For my taste this is the best "mixed plate" you can get on Maui !!! No fancy dishes , no fancy silverware. Just great tasting food that's served on a paper plate or box to go. I could add must try dishes but I would just wind up copying there menu. But for dessert save room for the chocolate haupia pie.

    (5)

  • C. Edward B.

    This place doesn't look like much on the outside and even worse on the inside, but the Pork Lao is the best pulled pork Hawaiian style that you will find that leaves your belly and your wallet feeling fine so fine. Pork katsu was not too bad either. If you have to go to the bathroom be prepared to carry a bucket. nuff said.

    (4)

  • Peggy C.

    Small hole in the wall place in a strip mall. I had the plate lunch with: * Macaroni salad: Less mayonnaise-y and vinegary than usual (good for me, because those are the two reasons why I usually don't like mac salad (not Western-style, at least) * Lomi salmon: finely diced cooked salmon with onions and tomatoes, almost like a salsa, but more like a salad. Pretty good, though the portion was tiny (served in a plastic condiment container, not much bigger than a shot glass. * Chicken long rice: chopped/shredded chicken with broken-up rice noodles in a noodle soup kind of preparation. Chicken was salty and too dry; noodles were kind of plain. * Kalua pork--not what I was expecting; this was my first time having real Hawaiian food. I think "falling off the bone" usually implies that the meat on your plate is attached to a bone, but this was a big, unappetizing heap of shredded pork. Tasted ok, but too salty. * Rice was a little undercooked for me. * Pork laulau: wrapped in taro leaves, imparting a dried, salted veggie flavor that's common in both Korean and Taiwanese cuisine, though in the latter, the veggie has stems and kind of crunch and saltiness to it, like it was pickled). The pork was fatty and salty. It reminded me of the kind of pork and preparation used in making zhong-zi (sticky rice in bamboo leaves) that Chinese people eat, only the laulau was kind of plain in comparison. My bf had the saimin, a local version of noodle soup. The noodle looked like spaghetti-thick egg noodles, with shredded carrots, slivers of white-and-pink fish cake, a handful of raw bean sprouts, and Chinese-style BBQ pork. The broth reminded me of [Japanese cold noodle sauce]. Ok. If this really is authentic Hawaiian food, I'm disappointed that I didn't like it. =(

    (2)

  • Big K.

    I wanted to love this place .. Especially after the good and friendly service, but the Teri chicken was dry and the pork too salty... But huge portions for the hungry

    (3)

  • Sandy Y.

    Went here because of all the good reviews. When we arrived we almost didn't go in because it looks like a take out only place, but they have a small dine in area. We each got the loco moco and the Katsu chicken. Loved how this was the only loco moco that had satay onion and mushroom. That made it very flavorful. The patty was thick and juicy, but the problem was that it was a little too salty for my liking, but still the better of all the loco moco I had on the island. The Katsu chicken was also juicy, well breaded and good, although I am not a fan of Katsu sauce itself. The service was friendly and price was reasonable.

    (4)

  • Suzie L.

    The good: service. Both server and order taker were pleasant and efficient. The bad: Food left much to be desired. I love a good plate lunch but the kalua pork was way too salty and the turkey patty was previously frozen. Not a fan of potato-macaroni rather than classic macaroni salad.

    (2)

  • Sung L.

    If you are looking for food that sticks to your ribs for a low price, this is your place. Not bad for a quick meal after boogie boarding all day but not a great place if you're looking for a healthy meal. We ordered a loco moco which was ok after a healthy dose of tabasco and a plate that included kalua pork and teriyaki beef that we didn't finish because it was too salty. We heard from several people that the other Da Kitchen location is much better so the next time we visit, we'll try the bigger restaurant across the island.

    (2)

  • Willow W.

    Yummy! After trying one item at the Kahului Da Kitchen, I wanted something else from their menu. I'm pretty sure there are some differences in the actual items, though the general idea is the same. While I took a while to order, they were kind in answering my questions and helping me pick the perfect option: the Hawaiian plate, with Pork Lau Lau (steamed pork wrapped in taro leaves), kalua pork and chicken longrice (chicken with chopped up rice noodles and a ginger marinade). This is currently beckoning me from my fridge, where I can turn it into at least one more meal! The waitress even remembered my name when she asked me how I liked it. That's a nice touch, especially since it's counter service. The only downfall here is that everything is served in styrofoam, whether it's take out or eat-in. That seems like an economical decision, but an unfortunate one. I bet they could get creative with their take-out packaging. The corn based to-go containers, for example, or biodegradable paper options.

    (5)

  • Stephen R.

    At the recommendation of a friend who's a local my wife n I tried out Da Kitchen. I've had a variety of Hawaiian type food in various places in LA and Oahu and was never a big fan of chicken katsu because it tended to have a weird after taste. I thought since I'm in Maui I should give this place a try. It was pegged as having good potions for a reasonable price. I was not disappointed! The portions were great! I decided to get the teriyaki beef with the chicken katsu. My wife ordered katsu with the pork ( I'm not a huge fan of pork). The beef was delish! The pieces I had were not covered in fat but seemed pretty lean and almost like beef jerky. I could only eat half of it and had the cold half of it for breakfast...still delish! I tried some of my wife's pork and that too was good. If you like pulled pork then you'll love the amount and flavor of what you get. I'd recommend this place for anyone with a hearty appetite and modest budget. I had to give it 5 stars because of how it compared to my previous katsu experiences.

    (5)

  • Mariko K.

    It was good, but expensive. I don't think my kalua pork plate lunch was worth $11. It tasted good and was a good sized portion, but I don't think it worth that much $. I don't recommend eating inside, it's really hot!

    (3)

  • Sean N.

    Good food cheap.. Friendly staff and large portions.. Seems pretty clean.

    (4)

  • Jessica L.

    So we were spending the day at the Kamaole Beach 1 snorkeling and catching some rays. We had heard about Da Kitchen a lot online and thought it would a good time to check it out and get some lunch. My husband and I both got the Big Braddah Combo (2 choices from the following: Teriyaki Chicken, Teriyaki Beef, Katsu or Kalua Pork) for $9.75 and it comes with two scoops rice and potato macaroni salad. We both tried the Kalua Pork, which was outstanding. The meat was very moist and had a good salty taste to it. I never had such good shredded pork before. We both agree we could eat this everyday! I also got the Teriyaki Chicken (Boneless chicken thighs marinated in teriyaki sauce and charbroiled). The chicken was moist and very flavorful. The meat had absorbed the nice caramelized coloring from the sauce. It had tasted like it had mean marinated for hours and not just placed on topped when cooked. It was delicious. My Husband has the Teriyaki Beef (Thinly sliced sirloin marinated in teriyaki sauce and charbroiled). The meet was tender and just like the chicken very flavorful. It was then topped with sesame seeds. This place has a typical local joint feel and was very busy with both locals and tourists. You placed your order at the counter and then wait for your number to be called. Since it is football bowl season the TV was blaring a football game with all eyes glued to the TV. I highly recommend you top in any of their locations and enjoy!

    (5)

  • Luna M.

    Oh. My. Goodness. SOOOOOOO GOOD! We have to come here overtime we visit Maui! My favorites? The Kalua Pork is to DIE FOR! And the Tempura Mahi Mahi Sandwich (or just the fish) is delicious! You HAVE to mark this on your must-come list!

    (5)

  • Ryan G.

    Very unique. Several locals referred us here. I ordered the Hawaiian Plate which had 3 variations of pork which were unique and tasty. Really enjoyed my experience. Da Kitchen is like nothing I've tasted on the mainland.

    (4)

  • Sandy L.

    Da AWESOME - too bad they dont really say that... haha but this place has yummy local food for an even better price! if you come here, the right thing to get is the MIXED PLATE COMBINATIONS. for 5 people, we ordered 3 plate combinations and we came home with leftovers. do not go here if you want to eat healthy and lose weight!!! This is a local place, definitely nothing fancy. they have wonderful kalua pulled pork, chicken katsu, bbq beef. it comes with macaroni salad, lettuce/cabbage and a couple scoops of rice (the food is somewhat salty and high in flavor so the rice is definitely needed!!). We tried a few places with Kalua pork and this definitely is one of the better places that serve. the price for the 3 mixed plate combinations "Sumotori Combo" is around $12... not too bad for a ton of food. the sadness is that you can't order 2 orders of the the same item (ie two kahlua pork and one chicken katsu).... each combo item must be different. Beware, you may want to stand outside and look at the menu before you know what you want to order. There's a line that moves quickly, and if you can't figure out what you want in a few minutes, you WILL get nasty stares. This was our first time coming and we were staring at the menu for a good 5 minutes and all the locals were very eager to order, take out, and leave... i dont see many locals in a rush, but apparently, they are in a REAL RUSH to eat DA KITCHEN....!!!

    (4)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :9:00 am - 9:00pm

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : No
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Lunch
    Parking : Private Lot
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Casual
    Noise Level : Average
    Alcohol : No
    Outdoor Seating : No
    Wi-Fi : No
    Has TV : Yes
    Waiter Service : No
    Drive-Thru : No
    Caters : Yes

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