Outstanding experience from start to finish. From the moment we arrived, the service set the tone—we were told there would be about a 5-minute wait, but ended up being seated in closer to 2 minutes. When we asked to sit outside, the host stand was extremely accommodating, which we really appreciated.
Our server, Nick, was exceptional. He was incredibly knowledgeable about both the food and drink menu and took the time to make thoughtful recommendations based on our personal preferences. Every drink suggestion was spot-on, and the food recommendations were equally impressive. He also made it very clear that if a drink wasn’t to our liking, he would happily replace it—an extra touch of consideration that stood out. We are still in shock about how balanced the drinks were without one ingredient being overpowering.
Was not able to get the bartender’s name, the waitress running drinks, or the waiter running food, but they all were phenomenal!
Traveling with kids can sometimes be challenging at restaurants, but Nick was especially helpful and patient, making the experience enjoyable for everyone at the table.
The food itself was fantastic: generous portion sizes, very flavorful, and clearly well thought out. Everything felt fresh, balanced, and executed with care.
Monkeypod delivered excellent service, great hospitality, and consistently delicious food. This is absolutely a place we would return to and confidently recommend to anyone visiting Maui.
Krista Falcon
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February 03, 2026
This was our first time dining here, and it was amazing. The food was delicious, and my husband said the Monkeypod Mai Tai was the best he’s ever had. I enjoyed the virgin Mai Tai, served in the coolest tiki glass, and it was just as delicious. We sat on the patio and had excellent service from our server, Nick. He was knowledgeable, attentive, and gave great recommendations. We will definitely be back on our next vacation and highly recommend this restaurant.
Margaret
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November 28, 2025
Loved our meal here! There was a bit of a wait for our reservation but it went by quickly. The atmosphere is a bit loud and the lightening needs to change (it's overhead and makes you look awful). However our server was soo sweet and the food was outstanding. The special of monchong fish with cauliflower puree was amazing. The shrimp with cornbread also amazing, though portion size a bit small. The banana pie was way too sweet, I wish there was some chocolate or something to break through the sweetness, and the portion was a bit big for the two of us.
Bob Gordon
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January 17, 2026
Everyone says, "Go to Monkeypod Kitchen," and that's some good advice. We enjoyed a lovely meal during our vacation on Maui. We didn't have a reservation and the wait wasn't too long. There is not much to do at this little shopping plaza, so planning ahead would be better! I had the noodle soup dish, it was excellent. Hearty, spicy, memorable. If this spot were local I would run over weekly for that dish alone. Energetic staff. Open kitchen, lots of energy. Excellent mocktails! I loved everything about Monkeypod.
M
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January 08, 2026
The Mai Tai (both alcohol and NA) were amazing!! The food was good but quite under-seasoned. The Organic Macadamia Nut Crusted Fresh Fish was good but I don’t think I would pay that price to eat it again. The Seared Ahi Steak was perfectly cooked but didn’t have much flavor without the sauce. The service was STELLAR!
Outstanding experience from start to finish. From the moment we arrived, the service set the tone—we were told there would be about a 5-minute wait, but ended up being seated in closer to 2 minutes. When we asked to sit outside, the host stand was extremely accommodating, which we really appreciated. Our server, Nick, was exceptional. He was incredibly knowledgeable about both the food and drink menu and took the time to make thoughtful recommendations based on our personal preferences. Every drink suggestion was spot-on, and the food recommendations were equally impressive. He also made it very clear that if a drink wasn’t to our liking, he would happily replace it—an extra touch of consideration that stood out. We are still in shock about how balanced the drinks were without one ingredient being overpowering. Was not able to get the bartender’s name, the waitress running drinks, or the waiter running food, but they all were phenomenal! Traveling with kids can sometimes be challenging at restaurants, but Nick was especially helpful and patient, making the experience enjoyable for everyone at the table. The food itself was fantastic: generous portion sizes, very flavorful, and clearly well thought out. Everything felt fresh, balanced, and executed with care. Monkeypod delivered excellent service, great hospitality, and consistently delicious food. This is absolutely a place we would return to and confidently recommend to anyone visiting Maui.
This was our first time dining here, and it was amazing. The food was delicious, and my husband said the Monkeypod Mai Tai was the best he’s ever had. I enjoyed the virgin Mai Tai, served in the coolest tiki glass, and it was just as delicious. We sat on the patio and had excellent service from our server, Nick. He was knowledgeable, attentive, and gave great recommendations. We will definitely be back on our next vacation and highly recommend this restaurant.
Loved our meal here! There was a bit of a wait for our reservation but it went by quickly. The atmosphere is a bit loud and the lightening needs to change (it's overhead and makes you look awful). However our server was soo sweet and the food was outstanding. The special of monchong fish with cauliflower puree was amazing. The shrimp with cornbread also amazing, though portion size a bit small. The banana pie was way too sweet, I wish there was some chocolate or something to break through the sweetness, and the portion was a bit big for the two of us.
Everyone says, "Go to Monkeypod Kitchen," and that's some good advice. We enjoyed a lovely meal during our vacation on Maui. We didn't have a reservation and the wait wasn't too long. There is not much to do at this little shopping plaza, so planning ahead would be better! I had the noodle soup dish, it was excellent. Hearty, spicy, memorable. If this spot were local I would run over weekly for that dish alone. Energetic staff. Open kitchen, lots of energy. Excellent mocktails! I loved everything about Monkeypod.
The Mai Tai (both alcohol and NA) were amazing!! The food was good but quite under-seasoned. The Organic Macadamia Nut Crusted Fresh Fish was good but I don’t think I would pay that price to eat it again. The Seared Ahi Steak was perfectly cooked but didn’t have much flavor without the sauce. The service was STELLAR!