Such a wonderful dining experience at Kō Restaurant! The new menu was excellent and so beautifully executed.
Some of our favorites were the wagyu beef fried rice and steamed opakapaka with the tempura lobster tail. Both dishes were absolutely delicious and cooked perfectly.
Morgan was our server and she was so wonderful! Attentive, kind, and truly made the evening feel special. We felt so well taken care of.
Can’t wait to come back soon!!
Claire WithLove
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January 09, 2026
I researched the best restaurants in Wailea before our trip, and dining at Ko turned out to be one of the most special and memorable experiences of our stay.
We were seated at an exceptional table overlooking the adults-only pool. As evening fell and the tiki torches were lit, the view over the water was quietly magical.
Our server, Connie, was genuinely warm and welcoming. She surprised us with a Happy Anniversary card featuring a painting of the hotel, signed by 30 Ko staff members. Each signature was done with care and personality—one even whimsically shaped like a cat. I loved it so much that I have the card hanging in my home.
Connie explained the menu clearly and thoughtfully, including several items we hadn’t encountered before. We started with the venison lumpia, an elevated take on a spring roll, and shared the wagyu lettuce wraps. Sharing was the right choice—the dish came with four types of lettuce, yuzu leaves, fern greens, a rectangular pan of rice, and more than enough beautifully prepared wagyu for two. Earlier in the week, a guest I met at a lei-making class mentioned she had ordered the wagyu steak at Ko twice. I understand why.
For dessert, the strawberry—shaped like an actual strawberry—was both beautiful and inventive, light rather than heavy, and a perfect ending.
Peni, the manager, also stopped by our table to say hello, which added another thoughtful touch to the evening.
Thank you to everyone at Ko who made this dinner so memorable. It remains one of my happiest travel memories and truly lives in my heart.
Aqib
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February 13, 2026
I did tons of research on Maui’s fine dining scene, but the best meal of our trip happened by chance at Kō. We decided to go on a whim since we were staying at the hotel, and it exceeded every expectation. Misty provided excellent service, and the food was incredible—specifically the fried chicken (rivals anything I've had in the South) and the mind-blowing Filipino milk bread dessert.
Ananya Mahesh
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May 31, 2026
ambiance is a 10/10 and super friendly service but food was not amazing. especially if vegan or vegetarian the prices are absolutely ridiculous for the portion sizes and taste. i for the yaki udon and it was $37 for being undlableful and mid :( they asked if i wanted tofu and added an extra $10 which IS ABSURD (did not know it was extra so that was not cool). overall vibes were immaculate but not worth the price at all i fear. my drink and food came to $86
Hermetria Holloman
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December 16, 2025
Had dinner at Ko with some of my golf friends. The food was fantastic. The atmosphere was great. Hands down the best service we experienced on the island. The head chef came to our table and greeted us. The manager was also very hospitable. Over all a great experience. The Stawberry Ice Cake was to die for.
Such a wonderful dining experience at Kō Restaurant! The new menu was excellent and so beautifully executed. Some of our favorites were the wagyu beef fried rice and steamed opakapaka with the tempura lobster tail. Both dishes were absolutely delicious and cooked perfectly. Morgan was our server and she was so wonderful! Attentive, kind, and truly made the evening feel special. We felt so well taken care of. Can’t wait to come back soon!!
I researched the best restaurants in Wailea before our trip, and dining at Ko turned out to be one of the most special and memorable experiences of our stay. We were seated at an exceptional table overlooking the adults-only pool. As evening fell and the tiki torches were lit, the view over the water was quietly magical. Our server, Connie, was genuinely warm and welcoming. She surprised us with a Happy Anniversary card featuring a painting of the hotel, signed by 30 Ko staff members. Each signature was done with care and personality—one even whimsically shaped like a cat. I loved it so much that I have the card hanging in my home. Connie explained the menu clearly and thoughtfully, including several items we hadn’t encountered before. We started with the venison lumpia, an elevated take on a spring roll, and shared the wagyu lettuce wraps. Sharing was the right choice—the dish came with four types of lettuce, yuzu leaves, fern greens, a rectangular pan of rice, and more than enough beautifully prepared wagyu for two. Earlier in the week, a guest I met at a lei-making class mentioned she had ordered the wagyu steak at Ko twice. I understand why. For dessert, the strawberry—shaped like an actual strawberry—was both beautiful and inventive, light rather than heavy, and a perfect ending. Peni, the manager, also stopped by our table to say hello, which added another thoughtful touch to the evening. Thank you to everyone at Ko who made this dinner so memorable. It remains one of my happiest travel memories and truly lives in my heart.
I did tons of research on Maui’s fine dining scene, but the best meal of our trip happened by chance at Kō. We decided to go on a whim since we were staying at the hotel, and it exceeded every expectation. Misty provided excellent service, and the food was incredible—specifically the fried chicken (rivals anything I've had in the South) and the mind-blowing Filipino milk bread dessert.
ambiance is a 10/10 and super friendly service but food was not amazing. especially if vegan or vegetarian the prices are absolutely ridiculous for the portion sizes and taste. i for the yaki udon and it was $37 for being undlableful and mid :( they asked if i wanted tofu and added an extra $10 which IS ABSURD (did not know it was extra so that was not cool). overall vibes were immaculate but not worth the price at all i fear. my drink and food came to $86
Had dinner at Ko with some of my golf friends. The food was fantastic. The atmosphere was great. Hands down the best service we experienced on the island. The head chef came to our table and greeted us. The manager was also very hospitable. Over all a great experience. The Stawberry Ice Cake was to die for.