Best Out of Business Business Wokstar Yeah, Wokstar–South Maui’s best noodle house–closed back in October 2011 (there’s a King’s in its place now). But Wokstar was more than a place to get fried rice, noodles, potstickers and the most amazing, delicious jaffel sandwiches around–it was a gathering place where locals, visitors, Maui Roller Girls and clubbers trying to … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2012: Best Out of Business Business on Maui: Wokstar
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VIA MauiFeed: WOKSTAR Kihei Closes Doors Tomorrow
To paraphrase the old master, let us sit upon the ground and tell sad stories of the death of small businesses. I’m speaking of Wokstar, born in a small shop in Kihei Kalama Village. It’s dying this week, on Wednesday, Oct. 26 to be precise, at the age of three. I was there at the birth–before, even, when the owners were bolting together benches and hanging chalkboards … [Read more...] about VIA MauiFeed: WOKSTAR Kihei Closes Doors Tomorrow
Places to Eat on Maui New Years Day
Places To Nurse Your NYE Hangover photo credit: Social Geek One of my first lines of defense against a booming, booze-induced headache is a steaming bowl of ramen noodles. Ramen Ya at Kaahumanu Center is open New Year’s Day and offers the best menu combos. Lucky Lahaina dwellers can enjoy Star Noodle for any of their saimin bowls, made with rich pork broth. … [Read more...] about Places to Eat on Maui New Years Day
MauiTime Best of Maui 2010: Best Noodle Shop on Maui: WokStar International Noodle Cafe
WokStar International Noodle Cafe It’s easy to see why MauiTime readers love Wokstar; it’s got a great, convenient location on South Kihei Road and their Asian-fusion dishes are fresh and fast. Nowhere else on the planet (that we know of) can you find peanut butter and jelly jaffel sandwiches, noodle bowls and spring rolls on one menu. They open at 9am and even have a … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2010: Best Noodle Shop on Maui: WokStar International Noodle Cafe
MauiTime Best of Maui 2008: Best New Restaurant on Maui: Wok Star
BEST NEW RESTAURANT Wok Star Yeah, yeah, Wok Star has great noodles. I know you can get them in all sorts of configurations from dry mein to ramen, plus plenty of flavor varieties such as teriyaki or curry. But have you tried the peanut butter and bananas? It’s called a Jaffel. Just a pressed sandwich, really—peanut butter, honey and bananas on Hawaiian sweet bread—then … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2008: Best New Restaurant on Maui: Wok Star