Minimal menu of locally sourced vegetables, meats, and fish. With each supplier marked on a large board near the entrance. Excellent specialty rolls with melt in your mouth fish. Portioning leaves more to be desired on thr menu that is worth exploring.
Anahita Khalilzadeh
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October 15, 2024
Nuka in small town of Haiku is an absolute treasure for Japanese food lovers. It was so good that we went two days in a row! On our first visit, we ordered the Chicken Katsu with Beef Curry (daily special), which was the perfect soul food after a long day. The beef was tender and juicy and the chicken katsu was hands down the juiciest we had ever had. We also got their Mauna loa roll (another special) which was heavenly. Also donโt sleep on the drinks! Their Coconut Yuzu Ginger mocktail is amazing! Everything made for an unforgettable meal. We also wanted to try another day special: Drunken Whale sushi roll, but they were out of it. However, the incredibly kind sushi chef, Keiko-San, offered to make it for us if we returned the next day, even though it wasnโt on the special menu that night! This pretty much shows how much they care about their customers!
We came back the next day and after our trip to Haleakalฤ, and true to her word, Keiko-San remembered us and crafted the Drunken Whale sushi roll, which was not only delicious but a true piece of art! So pretty and full of amazing textures and flavors! We also got the Panko Fish and Chips with a side of Papaya Salad. The fish was perfectly crispy and juicy, far better than what we would have even hoped for!
Nuka offers amazing food, warm hospitality, and great value for the price. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Maui!
Junhua Chen
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September 08, 2024
I had an excellent experience at Nuka, especially with their fresh sashimi. The hamachi was absolutely superb, and every other dish was equally impressive. If you're in search of fresh, delicious seafood, I highly recommend giving this place a try. You wonโt be disappointed!
Justin MCDONALD
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March 29, 2025
Always amazing. Best overall sushi on Maui. All dishes amazing. Have been atleast ten times. Always perfect.
Stacy Kehoe
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November 23, 2024
We somehow scored a table during a rainy mid-week evening without a reservation. Loved every moment in this beautiful, intimate space. Delicious bevs and food. Service was on point. Mahalo ๐ค๐ฝ Really hope Iโm lucky enough to visit again ๐๐
Minimal menu of locally sourced vegetables, meats, and fish. With each supplier marked on a large board near the entrance. Excellent specialty rolls with melt in your mouth fish. Portioning leaves more to be desired on thr menu that is worth exploring.
Nuka in small town of Haiku is an absolute treasure for Japanese food lovers. It was so good that we went two days in a row! On our first visit, we ordered the Chicken Katsu with Beef Curry (daily special), which was the perfect soul food after a long day. The beef was tender and juicy and the chicken katsu was hands down the juiciest we had ever had. We also got their Mauna loa roll (another special) which was heavenly. Also donโt sleep on the drinks! Their Coconut Yuzu Ginger mocktail is amazing! Everything made for an unforgettable meal. We also wanted to try another day special: Drunken Whale sushi roll, but they were out of it. However, the incredibly kind sushi chef, Keiko-San, offered to make it for us if we returned the next day, even though it wasnโt on the special menu that night! This pretty much shows how much they care about their customers! We came back the next day and after our trip to Haleakalฤ, and true to her word, Keiko-San remembered us and crafted the Drunken Whale sushi roll, which was not only delicious but a true piece of art! So pretty and full of amazing textures and flavors! We also got the Panko Fish and Chips with a side of Papaya Salad. The fish was perfectly crispy and juicy, far better than what we would have even hoped for! Nuka offers amazing food, warm hospitality, and great value for the price. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Maui!
I had an excellent experience at Nuka, especially with their fresh sashimi. The hamachi was absolutely superb, and every other dish was equally impressive. If you're in search of fresh, delicious seafood, I highly recommend giving this place a try. You wonโt be disappointed!
Always amazing. Best overall sushi on Maui. All dishes amazing. Have been atleast ten times. Always perfect.
We somehow scored a table during a rainy mid-week evening without a reservation. Loved every moment in this beautiful, intimate space. Delicious bevs and food. Service was on point. Mahalo ๐ค๐ฝ Really hope Iโm lucky enough to visit again ๐๐