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Cozy, low-key eatery serving up family-style Japanese standards & local specialties.
Hours
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 10 AM–3 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–3 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–3 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–2 PM |
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Restaurant Matsu (@restaurant_matsu) · Kahului, HI – Instagram
☎️ (808)871-0822. Monday-Wednesday: 10:00am – 3:00pm. Thursday and Friday: 10:00am – 6:00pm. Saturday: 10:00am – 2:00pm. Sunday: CLOSED …
Restaurant Matsu – Authentic Japanese Cuisine in Kahului
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Restaurant Matsu, 161 Alamaha St, Kahului, HI 96732, US – MapQuest
This place never misses! They offer table service and take out. Everything is always cooked to order so expect a wait during busy times. They do close early and …
Reviews
Lilikoi Victoria
This is an old-school local Japanese restaurant tucked away in an industrial zone, with interior decor looking like it’s from the 1960s. It’s as far from the resort glitz as you can get. But if you’re looking for authenticity this is the place. Even the waiter spoke pidgin (“Careful deez buggaz stay hot!”)
The food was actually really really good, better than you’d expect from a neighborhood Japanese grandma kine restaurant. Basic quality of simple things like rice and broth and udon were high. The unagi was excellent. Even the yuzu cheesecake was good and surprisingly cheap.
… moreThe food was actually really really good, better than you’d expect from a neighborhood Japanese grandma kine restaurant. Basic quality of simple things like rice and broth and udon were high. The unagi was excellent. Even the yuzu cheesecake was good and surprisingly cheap.
Life of Rolly
Restaurant Matsu is a true hidden gem and now officially one of my favorite spots on Maui! It came highly recommended by locals and now I see why.
As a big fan of udon soup, I had to try theirs with the tempura vegetables, and it did not disappoint. The broth was flavorful and comforting, and the tempura was perfectly crispy. I also grabbed a spamasubi (because, of course!), and it hit all the right notes; simple, satisfying, and packed with local flavor.
The menu is full of tempting options, so it’s definitely a place I’ll be revisiting to try more. The service was friendly and efficient, which made the whole experience even better.
If you’re in Maui and looking for something casual, delicious, and local-approved, Restaurant Matsu is the place to go. Highly recommend!
… moreAs a big fan of udon soup, I had to try theirs with the tempura vegetables, and it did not disappoint. The broth was flavorful and comforting, and the tempura was perfectly crispy. I also grabbed a spamasubi (because, of course!), and it hit all the right notes; simple, satisfying, and packed with local flavor.
The menu is full of tempting options, so it’s definitely a place I’ll be revisiting to try more. The service was friendly and efficient, which made the whole experience even better.
If you’re in Maui and looking for something casual, delicious, and local-approved, Restaurant Matsu is the place to go. Highly recommend!
Maui World Travelers
I’ve been coming to Matsu’s ever since they were located in the Maui Mall (where Thailand Cuisine is now.) I’m sure they’re happier in their new digs as they don’t have to follow mall hours & rules and probably have cheaper rent.
ATMOSPHERE:
Divey, dinky little wooden building in Kahului Industrial Park. Signs abound for every pet peeve of theirs. It’s a self-service restaurant, so order at the counter, have a seat, and the food is delivered. The customary request is to take all your items to a cart near the counter when you’re done, like a cafeteria.
The only thing I don’t care for is that they use a lot of styrofoam and disposal plastic products for dine-in service. Such a waste!
MENU:
Ramen, udon, soba, don bowls, sushi, local plate lunches.
FOOD:
Shoyu Ramen
This is what started me on my ramen rage, circa 1990. It was my very first shoyu ramen experience. The broth is a traditional dark shoyu, with a hint of ginger. The noodles are thin and chewy with an eggy-flavor that I love. Toppings are fishcake, green onions, and a razor thin slice of charsiu. Honestly, the best-tasting shoyu broth on Maui, but it’s just a tiny bit too small in portion size for me. It could also use more topping options like a soft egg and bean sprouts.
Tempura Ramen
This is my favorite dish here. It’s served with the shoyu broth which is dark and savory, with thin noodles that are always cooked perfect. It comes topped with green onions and fish cake. The fresh tempura consists of two shrimp, green beans, sweet potato and eggplant. My only gripes are that the portion size of the ramen is a bit below average, they don’t give enough broth as you are constantly trying to ration it while eating, and it doesn’t come with any charsiu. The tempura makes up for the small amount of ramen. That shiny 5th star is close but oh so far.
Miso Ramen
I tried this on a whim, being that my ramen palette has expanded to more than just shoyu, especially when dining off of the rock. I’ve had a tasteless version at Ramen Ya, but this one has a very good & strong miso flavor, and perfectly cooked noodles. I didn’t care for the generous amount of sliced white onions that are apparently part of the broth. Other odd toppings were carrots and won bok, but unfortunately no bean sprouts. There was a half boiled egg which wasn’t fresh as the yolk had the gray ring on the outside. I don’t think any Maui establishment knows how to make that to-die-for soft egg. If you’ve found one, please let me know! Overall, I love miso soup and miso butterfish, but miso ramen is just not a favorite of mine.
California Roll
Nobody comes close to a flavorful Cali roll like these folks. The vinegary rice, fresh avocado, cucumber and mayo mixture just melts in your mouth. Another plus is that you can buy these in as little as 3 pieces to accompany your lunch.
Spicy Ahi
The 6 small pieces were very fresh, but I didn’t care for the spicy sauce as I could taste Tabasco in it, rather than being a creamy sriracha. I’d rate it a 2 on a 5 heat scale. Priced nicely at $4.50.
RESERVATIONS:
Not taken. The busiest times are weekday lunch hour. They probably do equal amounts of dine-in and takeout.
SERVICE:
Staff are friendly and food service is quick.
TIPS:
Plate lunch portion sizes are on the small side.
Call ahead for takeout as they can get pretty busy at lunch with all the other businesses nearby.
FACT:
They used to own the now defunct Izakaya Matsu in Azeka SC (Kihei).
OVERALL:
The best tasting and most traditional shoyu ramen on Maui.
… moreATMOSPHERE:
Divey, dinky little wooden building in Kahului Industrial Park. Signs abound for every pet peeve of theirs. It’s a self-service restaurant, so order at the counter, have a seat, and the food is delivered. The customary request is to take all your items to a cart near the counter when you’re done, like a cafeteria.
The only thing I don’t care for is that they use a lot of styrofoam and disposal plastic products for dine-in service. Such a waste!
MENU:
Ramen, udon, soba, don bowls, sushi, local plate lunches.
FOOD:
Shoyu Ramen
This is what started me on my ramen rage, circa 1990. It was my very first shoyu ramen experience. The broth is a traditional dark shoyu, with a hint of ginger. The noodles are thin and chewy with an eggy-flavor that I love. Toppings are fishcake, green onions, and a razor thin slice of charsiu. Honestly, the best-tasting shoyu broth on Maui, but it’s just a tiny bit too small in portion size for me. It could also use more topping options like a soft egg and bean sprouts.
Tempura Ramen
This is my favorite dish here. It’s served with the shoyu broth which is dark and savory, with thin noodles that are always cooked perfect. It comes topped with green onions and fish cake. The fresh tempura consists of two shrimp, green beans, sweet potato and eggplant. My only gripes are that the portion size of the ramen is a bit below average, they don’t give enough broth as you are constantly trying to ration it while eating, and it doesn’t come with any charsiu. The tempura makes up for the small amount of ramen. That shiny 5th star is close but oh so far.
Miso Ramen
I tried this on a whim, being that my ramen palette has expanded to more than just shoyu, especially when dining off of the rock. I’ve had a tasteless version at Ramen Ya, but this one has a very good & strong miso flavor, and perfectly cooked noodles. I didn’t care for the generous amount of sliced white onions that are apparently part of the broth. Other odd toppings were carrots and won bok, but unfortunately no bean sprouts. There was a half boiled egg which wasn’t fresh as the yolk had the gray ring on the outside. I don’t think any Maui establishment knows how to make that to-die-for soft egg. If you’ve found one, please let me know! Overall, I love miso soup and miso butterfish, but miso ramen is just not a favorite of mine.
California Roll
Nobody comes close to a flavorful Cali roll like these folks. The vinegary rice, fresh avocado, cucumber and mayo mixture just melts in your mouth. Another plus is that you can buy these in as little as 3 pieces to accompany your lunch.
Spicy Ahi
The 6 small pieces were very fresh, but I didn’t care for the spicy sauce as I could taste Tabasco in it, rather than being a creamy sriracha. I’d rate it a 2 on a 5 heat scale. Priced nicely at $4.50.
RESERVATIONS:
Not taken. The busiest times are weekday lunch hour. They probably do equal amounts of dine-in and takeout.
SERVICE:
Staff are friendly and food service is quick.
TIPS:
Plate lunch portion sizes are on the small side.
Call ahead for takeout as they can get pretty busy at lunch with all the other businesses nearby.
FACT:
They used to own the now defunct Izakaya Matsu in Azeka SC (Kihei).
OVERALL:
The best tasting and most traditional shoyu ramen on Maui.
Olga Suliava
This place falls far short of a restaurant. I drank water from cracked plastic cups, ate from chipped plate, the forks so old and had a lot of scratches. We are ordered bento box and it’s not worth the money (36$)
Food is not yummy. We were hungry, but we didn’t eat with appetite. I don’t understand why there is so high rating. The shrimp are not good, the rice in Taki maki sushi is undercooked and dry. Ahi tuna is not bad and California roll was delicious.
Customer service was not great too. We had a company of 8 people, but the waiter refused to let us join the tables together. After several unsuccessful attempts, they grudgingly allowed it.
… moreFood is not yummy. We were hungry, but we didn’t eat with appetite. I don’t understand why there is so high rating. The shrimp are not good, the rice in Taki maki sushi is undercooked and dry. Ahi tuna is not bad and California roll was delicious.
Customer service was not great too. We had a company of 8 people, but the waiter refused to let us join the tables together. After several unsuccessful attempts, they grudgingly allowed it.
Benny Johnson
Best bento I’ve ever had. Ahi sashimi, udon, and so much more. What a pleasant surprise.
… moreJuliana Armijo
Very yummy!! They really took care of us for our gluten allergy. They were very sweet. Family friendly and close to the carnival cruise port.
… moreNaba Barkakati
We stopped for lunch on our way to the airport on our last day. It’s a cozy place with good food and speedy service. We had miso cod fish and unagi donburi — both were excellent. Wed definitely come here for lunch again the next time we’re in Maui.
… moreSalvation Thread Reviews
Very down to earth and laid back if you want it laid-back restaurant where you can just enjoy your meal without everybody running around. Restaurants are definitely a good place. Good environment.
… moreDevon Johnson
Excellent tempura, udon, and miso fish. The staff was friendly, food service quick, and the restaurant was clean. I intend to go back to sample more of the menu.
… moreTemetrius Tarde
Serves a wide variety of Japanese food of solid quality, though I won’t say this is my favorite ramen and tempura, it was a good meal nonetheless, at reasonable price.
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