Dining

Maui Nō Ka ʻOi offers you an insider’s perspective on food in Maui. Read our stories below to discover the diverse and inspiring stories behind Maui’s thriving culinary scene.

fairmont kea lani

Excellence in Sustainability: Fairmont Kea Lani

Congratulations to Fairmont Kea Lani, winner of Pacific Biodiesel’s Excellence in Sustainability Award.
adult shaved ice

Spiked Shave Ice

Breakwall offers a rainbow of grown-up fun.
Origin Coffee Roasters Maui-3

Bean Buzz: Origin Coffee Roasters

Heather Brisson-Lutz took the leap to follow her coffee passion and start Origin Coffee Roasters.
Peter Merriman Lifetime Achievement Award 2020

2020 Lifetime Achievement Award

Meet Peter Merriman, the 2020 ‘Aipono Lifetime Achievement Award winner.
fiesta time

Fiesta Time

The fish tacos at Fiesta Time arrive piping hot, packed with well-seasoned, pan-fried mahi mahi on a bed of authentic Spanish rice and refried bean
Milagros

Milagros Food Company

Straying from tradition, the chefs at Milagros use sweet Thai chili sauce and melted jack cheese to elevate their fish tacos.

Mixology

TKO Punch! Story by Becky Speere When you host a party, it’s easy to spend the whole evening making cocktails for your guests instead of socializing. But...
Wailea fish dinner

Prize Catch

Get to know this Maui restaurant built on a history of fine dining and excellent service.

Craving Maui

Dining scene ‘Breaking Good’ with new pop-up, chef’s table, canoe culture, Wailuku eatery, Pa'ia coffee, more.  By Carla Tracy, Dining Editor  BREAKING NEWS... When the chemistry...
Chef de Cuisine Chance Savell

Chef’s Table Nights: FOND and Ka‘ana Kitchen

An intimate Chef’s Table dining experience is a unique foodie adventure. Two entirely different restaurants led by two skilled chefs make for a memorable night on the town.
Huihui Restaurant

Star Power: Huihui Restaurant

Exploring Huihui, the newest dining venue at Kā‘anapali Beach Hotel.

Popular Pā‘ia Eatery Gets Stylish Upgrade

Pā‘ia has long been a renowned foodie destination, home to popular Maui eateries like Flatbread Company and the original Pā‘ia Fish Market. However, one...
murder hornet cocktail

Mushroom Buzz: Cocktail Recipe

When challenged to design a mushroom cocktail, Esters Fair Prospect's mixologist created the Murder Hornet.
bele spinach

Bele Under Wraps

Becky sources fresh bele, aka Tongan spinach, and uses it for breakfast.
The Restaurant at Hotel Wailea

Treated Above the Treetops at The Restaurant at Hotel Wailea

Check out this special dining experience!
vegan recipes

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Vegan Recipes

Delicious recipes for vegan mac & cheese, lu‘au leaf w/ roasted garlic dip, vegan nut cream, garlic mash potatoes with vegan gravy, and kabocha pie.
north shore cafe

North Shore Cafe

Sink your teeth into a noble Benedict or steak and eggs for less than ten bucks at North Shore Cafe in Haiku, Maui.
chai tea

Qisa + Chai

Get a recipe for Kashmiri Chai Tea.

Aipono Winners 2022

Maui Nō Ka ‘Oi Magazine presents the 2022 ‘Aipono Restaurant Award Winners What’s in a name? In Hawaiian, ai means “to eat,” and pono means...

Umalu

Chef Kevin Boyle says the Korean BBQ beef bulgogi sandwich he created for Umalu is among his top five favorite sandwiches of all time.
holiday potluck feast

Holiday Potluck

Our annual Holiday Test Kitchen stays close to home this year.

Squid Lū‘au Recipe

Use this recipe to make up to 50 portions as a side dish.
cocktails

Appealing Cocktails

Get three delicious cocktail recipes featuring orange.
Kamayan dinner

Kamayan and Get It!

Star Noodle’s new themed dinners are winners, hands down.
Wailea food

Eat, Drink & Be Merriman

A founder of Hawai‘i Regional Cuisine adds a branch to the family tree.
Hotel Lahaina

An Island Oasis: Lahaina Grill

Our dining editor recounts her relaxing two-night dine-cation at one of Lahainaʻs historic landmarks.
kiawe cocktail

Stuck on Kiawe

Our thanks to Sunny Savage for sharing her recipe for this kiawe cooler.

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