BEST JAPANESE FOOD NUKA Yay! MauiTime readers have voted NUKA for the best Japanese food on Maui. Hands down, Chef Hiro Takanashi is a god from the heavens. Here is a man that we all love! He has the biggest smile, gives the best hugs, and has created a spectacular menu at NUKA in Haiku. Here, you can start your meal with a variety of tasty Otsunami (small plates) like … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2018: Best Japanese Food on Maui: Nuka
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Umi Sushi in Wailuku turns sushi on its head
Some places you go are just an instant fit. I think everyone has that feeling when they visit Umi Sushi. It’s one of Wailuku’s newest sushi hot spots. Owner/chef Jayse Sato says his journey to opening this spot wasn't the usual trajectory. “We opened March 1st,” says Sato. “We are open from Wednesdays through Saturdays and we also do BYOB here. It's been good. It's been … [Read more...] about Umi Sushi in Wailuku turns sushi on its head
MauiTime’s 20th Anniversary 5k Walk/Run Benefit at Queen Kaahumanu Center
MauiTime’s 20th Anniversary 5k Walk/Run Benefit will take place at the Queen Ka`ahumanu Center on Saturday, June 17. Expect fun fitness challenges, a costume contest and Marty Dread on center stage as we celebrate two decades of independent journalism. Presented by HMSA, event proceeds will benefit the Paia Youth and Cultural Center. Entry fee includes a swag bag and a dry-fit … [Read more...] about MauiTime’s 20th Anniversary 5k Walk/Run Benefit at Queen Kaahumanu Center
MauiTime Best of Maui 2016: Best Japanese Food on Maui: Nuka
BEST JAPANESE FOOD Nuka Nuka, North Shore’s destination restaurant, takes the Maui Time reader votes for Best Japanese Restaurant this year. This little spot does an incredible-yet-simple lunch with ramen and sandwiches. But dinner offers extensive sushi, karaage, tempura, yakitori, udon, dynamite and so much more that everyone is buzzing about. The shochu cocktails and sake … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2016: Best Japanese Food on Maui: Nuka
Nuka adds Friday to their Lunch Schedule
I would drive an hour out of my way to eat the furikake fries and wasabi mayo that Nuka serves at lunch. Even if you aren't as crazy about furikake fries, there is plenty to love on this lunch menu. The first thing to know is lunch hour runs from 10am to 1:30pm. I recommend an early lunch because sitting in their dining room during the daytime is exquisite. They have … [Read more...] about Nuka adds Friday to their Lunch Schedule