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.

wagyu steak

Sharing Tradition

"The food I ate, growing up, is different from anyone else’s food. The connection to these flavors sets my ideas apart from others," says MiJin Kang, the new chef de cuisine at Andaz Maui’s Ka‘ana Kitchen.
Star Noodle Empty Bowl fundraiser

Empty Bowl, Full Heart

Empty Bowl fundraiser at Star Noodle features entertainment, handcrafted art, and Asian-inspired dishes to benefit the Maui Food Bank and others.
Maui Pineapple Grill

Destination Delicious

Pineapple Grill and Plantation House team up to make Kapalua the place to eat.
Ivan Pahk

2007 Chef of the Year Ivan Pahk

Maui chef of the year Ivan Pahk’s success is due, in no small part, to his generous participation in Maui’s food scene.

A Passion for Food

For this pair of Maui restaurant critics, the secret ingredient to any great meal is love.
mala dessert

A Tree, A Trio & A Treat

Chef Alvin Savella took over as executive chef for Māla over a year ago.
Gannons

Dining Highlights

Maui dining highlights featuring Gannon's and Duke's Beach House.
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Madame Chocolatier

When a deal in the diamond market didn't pan out, Melani Boudar found her true calling, dipping chocolate.
Chef Jennifer Evetushick

Pho, Glorious Pho

Chef Jennifer Evetuschick shares her recipe for a seafood soup guaranteed to win friends.

Eating Local

Maui farms dig up delicious fare for island restaurants.
Bev Gannon Maui

Maui’s Top Restaurants Dish up Plenty of Winning Aloha!

Maui’s Top Restaurants Dish up Plenty of Winning Aloha!

A Study in First-Class Dining

The Leis Family Class Act Restaurant is one of Maui’s best-kept secrets.
Maui chef kitchen

Chef’s Kitchen

Dining editor Marti Rosenquist samples brand new Maui eatery, 100 Wines, and talks with Chef Lyndon Honda about this latest culinary concept.
Excellence in Sustainability Kuia Estate Chocolate

Maui Ku‘ia Estate Chocolate: Excellence in Sustainability Award winner

Meet the 2020 ‘Aipono Excellence in Sustainability Award winner: Maui Ku‘ia Estate Chocolate.
herb mix

Multi-purpose herb mix

When prepping for dinner at Il Teatro in Wailea, Chef Kulis personally harvests herbs from the restaurant’s garden.
Hotel Lahaina

An Island Oasis: Lahaina Grill

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

A Growing Revolution

Why Hawaii Regional Cuisine is more important than ever.
aipono winners 2011

Bringing the Best Forward

Our dining editor gets the scoop on three Aipono Award winning restaurants.
Maui venison

He’s Got Game

Spago's Chef Cameron Lewark ruminates on what makes undomesticated venison so good—and shares a recipe that meat-lovers will go wild for.
Wine sommelier

What’s Your Taste in Wine?

Advanced Sommelier Charles Fredy explores fashions in wine, why some grow or decline in popularity, while others remain timeless.
maui bbq truck

The Iron Imu

Originally from Texas, grill master Rob Wheeler brings his barbecue secrets to Maui shores. Look for his portable, custom-designed smoking and grilling trailer throughout the island.
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Side Dish: Hell’s Kitchen

From Hell's Kitchen to the Four Seasons Resorts Lana'i, Miz G hikes high and low to find you the best gourmet gossip.
market fresh bistro

From Farm to Fork

Two delicious Maui dining experiences take us back to our roots.
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Here’s the Catch

Can We Have Our Fish and Eat Them, Too?
basil cocktail

Herbal Essences

Get a tasty basil cocktail recipe from the Luana Lounge at the Fairmont Kea Lani.
Star Noodle

In With the New

Maui No Ka Oi dining editor, Marti Rosenquist, bestows her own accolades on island restaurants setting the trends that others are sure to follow.

The Quarter-Century Chef

Executive chef Tylun Pang celebrates 25 years at the Fairmont Kea Lani Maui.

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