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Where Locals Eat In Kihei Maui

Pizza Madness opened a few short years ago and quickly became a South Maui favorite. Located next to Maui Dive Shop on South Kihei Road, walking into Pizza Madness is kind of like entering the belly of an old wooden ship. The bronze-looking statues hanging around the place are always a point of interest- when is the last time you saw artwork depicting a shark devouring a slice of pepperoni? Pizza Madness is home to delicious food and amazing pizza, a great staff and plenty of TVs to catch the game. The oversized picnic tables around the perimeter are perfect for large groups, making this a fantastic spot to meet up with friends and family for a slice. 1455 S. Kihei Rd 270-9888

Kihei Caffe is a classic and a frequent stop for locals and visitors alike. Mention the name and you’re sure to hear “delicious” in response. The owner and staff are some of the best people you’ll meet on Maui and cheerfully serve up incredible food on a daily basis. The portions are BIG, everything is out-of-this-world delicious and the location right across from Kalama Park is perfect for a post-breakfast beach walk. 1945 S. Kihei Rd 879-2230 http://www.kiheicaffe.com/

Da Kitchen is the place to go when you’re hungry. The portions served up here are very generous and everything is satisfying. With breakfast, plate lunch, noodles, salads and burgers there’s sure to be something here for everyone with an appetite. Da Kitchen Express in the Rainbow Mall has plenty of seating and is a great place to chow down on the way home from a day at Big Beach. 2439 S. Kihei Rd 875-7782 http://www.da-kitchen.com/

Maui Thai is tucked away in the back corner of the Rainbow Mall in South Kihei. If you love Thai food, or have never tried it, then seeking this place out could be the best thing you have ever done for your taste buds. Maui Thai has long been considered by locals to be some of the best Thai food on island. Just about everything is under $20 and absolutely heavenly. Every dish is delicious, and you must try the one of the amazing curries. They are even running an early bird special right now: 15% off between 5-6pm. 2439 S. Kihei Rd 874-5605 http://www.mauithai.com/

Wokstar is relatively new to Kihei. But with delicious food, reasonable prices and a location right across from the whale at Kalama Park, Wokstar quickly established itself as a local favorite. Their long business hours, especially into the late night, means you can get your noodle fix just about anytime of the day. Order up a pupu, breakfast, soup, salad or any of the amazing bowls, from Maui Fried Rice to Indo Peanut Stir-Fry, and take a seat at one of the street front picnic benches perfect for people watching. And don’t leave without trying the banana lumpia. Wokstar offers coffees, teas, BYOB, and a keiki menu. There is also a current special for Happy Hour and Last Call hours: order one item and get 50% off the second item (of equal or lesser value). 1913-D S. Kihei Rd 495-0066 http://www.wokstarcafe.com/

Sansei is a celebrity of Hawaii restaurants. A quick peak at any local culinary magazine or Sansei’s own website and you will read why critics and sushi-lovers praise Sansei year after year. The Kihei location offers excellence in every dish and an abundance of creative sushi options. And the specials keep locals coming back time and again: Early Bird Dining offers 25-50% off and Late Night Thursday thru Saturday gets you 50% off and a chance to listen to karaoke, or sing if you’re feeling brave. Days and hours of specials vary so call or check the website for details. These specials are very popular, so arrive early and get in line. 1881 S. Kihei Rd 879-0004 http://www.sanseihawaii.com/ 

* This blog post is written by our guest blogger, Justine Volk. Thank you Justine!

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