We really, really wanted to love this because we have watched Chef Sheldon on Top chef and he was so genuine and amazing. Our experience however was not great. We did order closer to closing, which may have impacted the experience, but the food quality was sub par. First, they forgot two of our add ones, egg and spam in one dish. Next, we had four dishes and 1 desert, with only one of the dishes being really great (Mochiko Chicken - Highly recommended!). The spicy chicken sandwich was good enough, but the bun seemed stale and the chicken was a little on the chewy side without any real juiciness. The chopped steak had really good flavor, but had quite a lot of fat on most of the pieces that had to be cut out. The Poke bowl was good, but didn't really stand out in any way from any other poke spot. The desert, Chocolate Birthday Babingka was actually fantastic with great textures and great flavor.
Hopefully, this was a one off experience because the reviews here are generally off the charts and he seems like such an incredible person. When we return to Maui next year we will try again and hope for the best.
John Arzadon
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June 07, 2025
Small to go spot with outdoor seating, no indoor seating. We ordered online, and it was quick. We ordered the garlic shrimp and the spicy chicken sandwich animal style (animal style adds pork belly and a 6 minute egg). It was a huge sandwich. I couldn't even hold it right because it was so big. It's definitely worth the wait, and the prices are affordable.
Maling Sun
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April 20, 2025
Tin Roof Maui is a must-try for casual, authentic Hawaiian flavors! A shop by Chef Sheldon Simeon in Kahalui, Maui. We grabbed their famous Mochiko Chicken - crispy, juicy perfection - and the Garlic Shrimp, which was bursting with garlicky goodness. No dine-in here. There is a small outdoor seating area with couple of tables, so we took our feast back to the resort and savored every bite.
For my Mochiko Chicken, I love they have brown rice option. :) Thank you. Next time when we come back to Maui, definitely come back to Tin Roof Maui. One of the best food we had during our trip.
Sydney Perry
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August 19, 2025
Great spot to hit right when you land in paradise! Tin Roof is a quick drive from the airport and is the perfect first stop when you make it to Maui. Great food! Only thing is that there is rarely a place to sit, so be prepared to chill in your car. Chef Sheldon is such a gift! So definitely worth checking out.
Viviana
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May 29, 2025
Food: I was really impressed by their flavors! The garlic shrimp was cooked perfectly and tasted amazing, as well as the poke being so fresh and tasty. However, their rice was just okay.
Service: You order at the cashier and wait for them to call you once your order is ready. Friendly staff.
Atmosphere: There’s only like 3 tables to sit outside, which is on the smaller side. When we got there, all of them were occupied so we had to wait a bit. Otherwise, we would have to eat in your car or go somewhere else. There were also lots of birds around which wasn’t ideal while eating. Also, keep in mind that this seating area is in the parking lot.
We really, really wanted to love this because we have watched Chef Sheldon on Top chef and he was so genuine and amazing. Our experience however was not great. We did order closer to closing, which may have impacted the experience, but the food quality was sub par. First, they forgot two of our add ones, egg and spam in one dish. Next, we had four dishes and 1 desert, with only one of the dishes being really great (Mochiko Chicken - Highly recommended!). The spicy chicken sandwich was good enough, but the bun seemed stale and the chicken was a little on the chewy side without any real juiciness. The chopped steak had really good flavor, but had quite a lot of fat on most of the pieces that had to be cut out. The Poke bowl was good, but didn't really stand out in any way from any other poke spot. The desert, Chocolate Birthday Babingka was actually fantastic with great textures and great flavor. Hopefully, this was a one off experience because the reviews here are generally off the charts and he seems like such an incredible person. When we return to Maui next year we will try again and hope for the best.
Small to go spot with outdoor seating, no indoor seating. We ordered online, and it was quick. We ordered the garlic shrimp and the spicy chicken sandwich animal style (animal style adds pork belly and a 6 minute egg). It was a huge sandwich. I couldn't even hold it right because it was so big. It's definitely worth the wait, and the prices are affordable.
Tin Roof Maui is a must-try for casual, authentic Hawaiian flavors! A shop by Chef Sheldon Simeon in Kahalui, Maui. We grabbed their famous Mochiko Chicken - crispy, juicy perfection - and the Garlic Shrimp, which was bursting with garlicky goodness. No dine-in here. There is a small outdoor seating area with couple of tables, so we took our feast back to the resort and savored every bite. For my Mochiko Chicken, I love they have brown rice option. :) Thank you. Next time when we come back to Maui, definitely come back to Tin Roof Maui. One of the best food we had during our trip.
Great spot to hit right when you land in paradise! Tin Roof is a quick drive from the airport and is the perfect first stop when you make it to Maui. Great food! Only thing is that there is rarely a place to sit, so be prepared to chill in your car. Chef Sheldon is such a gift! So definitely worth checking out.
Food: I was really impressed by their flavors! The garlic shrimp was cooked perfectly and tasted amazing, as well as the poke being so fresh and tasty. However, their rice was just okay. Service: You order at the cashier and wait for them to call you once your order is ready. Friendly staff. Atmosphere: There’s only like 3 tables to sit outside, which is on the smaller side. When we got there, all of them were occupied so we had to wait a bit. Otherwise, we would have to eat in your car or go somewhere else. There were also lots of birds around which wasn’t ideal while eating. Also, keep in mind that this seating area is in the parking lot.