Back Home In Lahaina

We had a small & intimate birthday celebration of 20 family members. The Manager (Peter) and the staff went above and beyond to make our experience unforgettable. The food was on point, like it always is. We live in Texas now, and whenever we're in town, we always stop by and pick up a few plates. I highly recommend Back Home In Lahaina. We appreciate the island love and awesome hospitality. Fafetai tele lava.

Service and food were both phenomenal. Came here to eat with coworkers and service was prompt and food was great. Definitely recommend! Don’t skip the Asian chicken salad, its a must.

The Lahaina fried chicken is something you need to try in your lifetime. I have no idea how they prepare it but it’s sensational. It has a light sweetness to it but is overall still savory. It’s not greasy at all and has a perfect amount of crunch to it. The ramen cabbage salad is super addictive. Light, refreshing and very crunchy, it compliments the other things on the plate quite well. I always order double cabbage and skip the macaroni salad. Service is always friendly. Place feels like a real locals spot, because it is. I cannot recommend this place enough, everything I’ve had has always been great, and their prices are more than fair.

I’ve been coming here for years! Such a staple in the neighborhood. Every friend I’ve brought here has absolutely loved it! The portions are massive!! The desserts are magical. The atmosphere is very cute. I came for my birthday and ordered my usual fries chicken entree. It never fails. The chicken is perfectly crunchy and seasoned. Their cabbage is salad is definitely a favorite of mine. The raw ramen noodle as the croutons is perfection.

Comfort Hawaiian plates that feel homemade. The kalua pork is juicy and not overly salty. Mac salad is creamy but not heavy. They greet everyone like family. Easy parking in the center

Real authentic Hawaiian food! Located on corner so easy to find(next to a pizza restaurant) I’ve been to Hawaii every year since 2003 and this is the closest I have found to the taste of the islands! Large menu selection! Quick fast service! Employees seemed a little over busy but maybe because they were hosting a private event also; looked like a wedding reception? So we could only get take out! Decor made you feel like you were in Hawaii! Would definitely go back to try more dishes! Good size portions of food! Unsure if they had a parking lot but I did see plenty of street parking nearby! Clean restaurant and even some patio seating! They definitely bring the Aloha spirit to California!

A local friend brought us to this fun Hawaiian restaurant.. Friday night they had live music and it was packed, we made a reservation for Saturday evening.. had a table for 15.. our waiter did a great job for a large group constantly filling our beverages. The food is very authentic, we tried several different things including the spam musbai appetizer which everyone enjoyed.. portions are very large so you can share.. atmosphere is neat and they have a fresh bakery on site as well..

Waited to be seated but no one showed up so I decided to get takeout, and when I got to the takeout are the service was good and food didn’t take long either. So I got the BBQ chicken and fried chicken plate and it was pretty good, Mac salad was ok and the coleslaw was great not gonna lie. The inside of the restaurant is really nice and they have a huge dessert shelf with a bunch of dry and refrigerated sweets.

This is one of our favorite Hawaiian spots! It's great for large groups and to take family and friends. It really does taste like being back in Hawaii. I love the decor around the restaurant. It's like you're eating on the beach. Also, all the prices are super affordable and the portions are huge! My favorite thing to get there is the Simin soup, it's super flavorful and filled with noodles, meat, fish cake ans much more. My family also enjoys getting the combination plates and the rice and noodle dishes. The staff is super friendly and very attentive. They also will give recommendations if you ask there's really nothing you can go wrong in getting. (Hawaiian food is our favorite) We love going back and celebrating big family moments and definitely recommend to anyone who wants to Hawaiian food in the area!

My family and I frequent this restaurant because we crave that Hawaiian flavor once in a while. Not only does the place have aloha vibes, but the service is quick and friendly. Yummy dishes. This visit was a little loud and there was only space for maybe 20 people sectioned off due to a private party on one side of the restaurant. The Lahaina fried chicken was room temp but tasty. Always love their Mac and ramen salads. My daughter had the katsu which hit her katsu craving.

It's been ages since I've been here. I'm pretty sure it was in a different location. I don't remember parking being like it was. I remember they had the best Lahaina fried chicken. But my eyes were bigger than my stomach and decided to share the Back Home Sampler - spam musubi, fried chicken, lumpia, wontons, skewers... It was okay. The chicken is still my favorite. We also ordered tofu salad. Dressing was mediocre. My friend got the loco moco and that was delicious. Hamburger had a crispy outside. Gravy was flavorful. HUGE menu with plenty of choices. It was a Friday night with live Hawaiian musicians. It was packed! Our server, Gregory? Can't remember now, was very attentive. He was very courteous and friendly even though it was so busy. The restaurant itself has an amazing vibe. It really feels like you're back home in Lahaina.

Great place for groups and families too. They can handle large parties and get your food out at the same time. Such friendly and kind staff Large and hearty portions

This place is a gem!!!! I got a two plate combo of Lahaina friend chicken and Kahlua pork. It came with macaroni salad but I don't prefer so I substituted it for chicken salad. It also came with cabbage salad. All was delicious. I didn't try the cheesecake but my girlfriend did. It was delicious and I was so thankful I tried some. I would get it when I go back. I loved the teriyaki sauce, though I did not use it with my chicken. I'm actually going to make some pulled pork at home and put the teriyaki sauce on it for another meal because I think that would be amazing. The service was great. Ambience was nice, but I got mine to go. can't wait to come back.

A good spot if you're looking for Hawaiian style food with very generous portion sizes. There is street parking and parking lot available for this location. It is all indoor seating and the restaurant feels very bright and open with lots of windows and fun decor. They have a fairly large selection on their menu and everything is very fairly priced. They were out of a couple of items the day that we were there but they were kind enough to offer substitutions for the things that they didn't have. Every dish that came out was massive in portion size and would definitely have been enough for two people to share. The noodles in the fried saimin were a little bit overcooked, but the Hawaiian bbq chicken made up for it. It was perfectly tender and had great flavor. The somen salad also came in a heaping portion and was very refreshing on a hot day. The wonton min had decent flavor for the broth. The loco moco patty was more well done than I prefer, but the egg was cooked perfectly as ordered and the gravy flavor was fantastic.

Food Highlights: Back home in Lahaina brings some back for your buck by providing Hawaiian staples with large portions for you to share. While I appreciate the value, the choices I selected were okay. My Loco Moco was ordered with an over easy egg that came out over hard. The gravy was a little more on the viscous side and the Mac was heavy on the Mayo. Nothing stellar to report on the flavor profiles of the Fried Saimin and Kalua Pork as they were all very one dimensional. Service: The restaurant was at about 75% capacity when we got there and despite our party being on the larger side right in the middle of the room, they kind of forgot about us for long periods of time. I spent a good amount of my lunch service thirsty trying to get my beverage refilled. Ambiance: There is a rustic Hawaiian theme with the glazed wooden tables and art on the walls. The vibe is on point and the plentiful seating in doors means it gets pretty loud. There is fairly limited parking on site. It's a good place to try once, perhaps I just caught them on a bad day.

First time here and I almost felt like I was in Hawaii. There's a bakery and quick service counter where you can place takeout orders. Very satisfied with what I ordered, the saimin came with these homemade fried wontons as well. The salad was great and I was surprised at the portion and quality of the loco moco. Yes to making in house patties! There's nothing I appreciate more than this. The best surprise was the cheesecake I got to go. Homemade as well, light with the best chocolate fudgy pudding.

My daughter suggested we try this place. My wife was pointing on the mural on the wall, which was from a street we visited when we were in LaHaina a few years ago. She knew exactly where it was. Now that's interesting ambiance. You also have the street signs on the various support posts of the roads in LaHaina. And more murals. We dropped in on our first night in the area. For a Tuesday night, we got seated promptly, and the place was pretty quiet. Our server came out and took our drink orders, and then came and got our dinner orders. I ordered their Seared Ahi Tuna plate, which had cabbage, the sashimi grade Ahi tuna, a very nice sesame wasabi sauce for dipping the Ahi in, and white rice. My wife's dish was Hawaiian Chicken and Teriyaki Steak with extra teriyaki sauce. She also ordered their Lomi Lomi Salmon salad. She really enjoyed her dinner. She ordered a glass of tea, and I went for a 16 ounce glass of their Longboard Beer. All in all the food was plentiful and tasty. Service was solid. Parking is available just past the business, but make sure you park in the general parking, not the chiropractor's lot. There are signs - don't do it. You can also find more parking if you go through the garage - there is some in the garage near the restaurant entrance, and then outside near the entrance.

They ran out of Kalbi twice this week, but that shows you how Ono it is! Father's Day Dinner was nice, the kitchen got backed up a bit, but that's expected on a holiday. The service was good, the full capacity took its toll on what is usually great service, but still ok. The meals were tasty as usual and the ambience was still flowing with Aloha vibes. We enjoyed our Father's Day dinner!

Back Home in Lahaina's inside decor and service is far superior to the taste of their food unfortunately. What is a little surprising is that the restaurant was absolutely packed on a Saturday during the lunch rush. Sadly, I'd rather visit a chain like Ono's than this place. The food was pretty mediocre. We ordered the Lahaina Platter #2, which includes the Lahaina Fried Chicken, Chicken Breast Teriyaki, and the Hawaiian BBQ Beef. The Fried Chicken was room temperature at best, but the flavor was decent. The Chicken Breast was just grilled chicken with sauce drizzled on top. The Hawaiian BBQ Beef was good. The teriyaki sauce served here tastes a little strange compared to other restaurants. The ramen cabbage salad was interesting as well. I'd never had noodles mixed into my salad before. The service was outstanding. Shout out to those that work here. They were very attentive and on top of it. Overall, you'll notice that the clientele are generally older in age and probably regulars.

My all time local restaurant in SoCal! I moved out of CA over a decade ago and had always wondered if this place was still around. I was in town recently and decided to check it out. It was a nice surprise that not too much had changed here, in fact, it's cuter than what I remembered! Service is still great and the food is still amazing. I like that there's a bakery that sells some yummy items (cookies!)so I can bring some back home with me and share with my friends.

Haven't been here in a while but happened to be in Carson and this is one of my top restaurants here. Okay so I just got back from Oahu and the slow-cooked pork wasn't as tender here but I still loved it and I'm still going to give it 5 stars. Stopped at their bakery and got the haupia cheesecake, great dessert.

3.6 star restaurant rounded up to a 4. Back Home In Lahaina is the perfect place if you're super hungry. They give you huge portions! The Loco Moco gravy is not too thick and ground beef patties are thick and good. Service is excellent! Waitress came by several time to fill my soda and water dispute y how busy it was. Ambiance was good. It's a small restaurant and super busy during weekend dinners. Parking is abundant with parking outside and a small parking structure in the back. I don't think there's outdoor seating.

I've been coming here for years and always crave their Lahaina fried chicken. Always good and the service never disappoints. The manager Pete is very friendly and an all around great guy. Oh and if you add some sriracha to the chicken...dude...gospel music.

This is my 2nd favorite Hawaiian food spot in SoCal. We ordered the fried chicken, char sui saimin noodles, and lumpias. All three were so good. Their Mac salad hits the spot. The service is always friendly and they check up to see if everything is okay about every 10 mins. My water was always full. The ambiance is a Hawaiian theme. The restaurant is always busy, but with plenty of seating. Pro tip: the bacon fried rice is always delicious. If you are hungry get the appetizer sampler. They also have a bakery in the front.

Greeting: there is a please wait here sign at the entryway to the dine Inn area. We were quickly and warmly greeted by the most gracious waitress. I did not catch her name. Menu: the menu offers so many great comfort food Hawaiian dishes. One thing that I noticed was that they do offer not only the classic spam musubi, but they also offer Portuguese sausage will be. Another interesting menu item that I noticed is that they offer the Filipino style lumpia, but also a Kahlúa pork lumpia. I thought that was really cool. Some of the items that I feel were very typical or usual of most Hawaiian spots included items like barbecue beef for barbecue chicken, different varieties of fried rice, loco moco, chicken, Katsu, Mac salad and wontons. There were so many items on the menu to choose from. I was very, very pleased at the wide variety of items that were available. They have a lot of little sides as well. One of their more popular dishes is the Lahaina fried chicken. It comes available in either a fried chicken bowl or as a fried chicken entrée. The entrée includes a little sides like Mac salad & cabbage or salad. Portions & Flavor: I ordered their fried rice with Portuguese sausage. The portion was pretty HUGE. I'm glad I asked for 2 eggs to go with it. It was DELICIOUS! The Lahaina fried chicken entree was large as well. I really enjoyed the salad that came with it. It's the dressing that makes it so special. It's light but a sweet vinaigrette like you'd get with Chinese chicken salads. It's a sweet, subtle flavor that just adds a little something. I REALLY enjoyed their Mac salad. I love the potato in it. That reminds me of my grandma's. That alone reminds me of home. Ambiance: the dining room area is very cute. It feels like you're on the patio or outside dining along a very cute little village street. There are lanterns and old street signs looks like old street lamps. There are signs for things like Maui tours or fishing excursions boat, houses, and other restaurants. The murals on the wall are beautiful. You have a mural of a whale as it emerges out of the water, along the shore with hibiscus, bromeliad, and other plants in flowers along the banks. You have the palm trees swaying in the breeze. It's just very pretty. The artwork in here is beautiful. I like the cute signs paired with the street lamps. I feel like it gives this place so much character. Music: Kalohe Kai was the first thing to catch my attention. LOVE it!!!

This place was amazing, crazy portions!!!! Had to get extra gravy to dip the fried chicken in as well

"Loco moco. Is Mom's response to what she wanted for lunch. There's probably a half dozen Hawaiian restaurants near home (at least!) but we wanted to try a new place... ... well. I've been here but it's literally been at least a decade since the last run, so it was time for a come back. Took a lunch break and drove up. We arrived maybe thirty minutes into opening time and already a few tables occupied. We didn't take long putting our orders in since we pretty much already knew what we wanted before we arrived: loco moco for Mom and Portuguese sausage and eggs for me. And an order of Portuguese sausage musubi to start. I love the whole Hawaiian vibe interior. Not because the whole place is decorated as such, but just the overall feel of it. It felt sorta homely. Wasn't long before our food started trickling in. PORTUGUESE MUSUBI: I picked this because I wanted to steer away from the usual Spam version. I remember having this the last time (albeit a loooooong time ago!) and the overall flavor is still on point. Rice was fluffy. Seaweed added to the taste and the protein was the center of it all. PORTUGUESE SAUSAGE AND EGGS: I guess I was kind of on a theme of some sorts, but I haven't had Portuguese patties for awhile! They were were seasoned salty and although I thought they were a bit overdone, they were delicious! Packed with so much flavor, combined with eggs and rice, it didn't need anything else. Just for fun, I dipped a couple of small pieces on Mom's gravy (from her order of loco moco) and made it a different bite! Delish! Mom enjoyed her plate. Couldn't finish it because of how massive this plate was! I get it, I didn't finish mine either. We had enough for second meals. FOOD: 5. SERVICE: 4. VALUE: 4.5. You get more for what you pay for, the servings are generous! PARKING: Street and private lot at the back. Not an issue for a midweek lunch. OVERALL: 4.5. On a side note, we also enjoyed the macaroni salad and the ramen cabbage salad that I put in a catering order for both as adds to a gathering we're having in the near future. Shoulda come back sooner! Definitely looking forward to our next visit!

Best in the West. The ambiance is amazing with good music and wholesome fun for all. Keep up the good work crew team!

Our church was looking for a place to order Hawaiian catered food for our Father's Day celebration. One of our church members highly recommended it as her group eats there once a month. She was absolutely correct. All the food we ordered were amazing! Everyone loved them. The portion was perfect and the price is just right especially compared to the prices of food now a days. We ordered the Spam musubi, Chinese chicken salad, macaroni salad, Lahaina fried chicken, grilled beef teriyaki, Hawaiian barbecue chicken, and miso salmon. The service was awesome! The ordering had different choices either by phone, in person, or on line. I emailed and someone responded right away. I was told I was going to receive a call to take my credit card information but I won't be charged until the day of. They open at 11 and we asked to pick up the food by 11:30 a.m. I was amazed that they got all of our orders all ready to go. The person who I spoke to was very polite and they even offered to bring everything up to our car and load them. They were very helpful. While I was waiting, I noticed that the atmosphere of the restaurant was just like you got transported to Hawaii! I would like to go there someday and hopefully bring our women's ministry or just groups of our members and/or friends to eat in the restaurant and try more of their food. So over all, we enjoyed our experience.

I gather every two months with a group of fellow retirees at a different restaurant that we've heard is worth visiting. We been gathering for almost ten years now. Today we met at Back Home in Lahaina. This seems to be popular Hawaiian restaurant as it was busy when we arrived at 11:30 and even busier when we left two hours later. The menu was extensive with many choices. A couple of us chose the Lahaina platters and others had individual plates. Everything looked really good on a plate and everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meal or took home leftovers. I also tried their spam musubi. That was yummy. The atmosphere is casual and the restaurant was very clean and inviting. I will be back soon and want to try other menu items.

So Boss took us here for a quick lunch. It is just sad that i cant really fully enjoy the food and dining experience. It was not the restaurant issue. We are a chaotic finance department. Overall experience was great. The food was on point. Restaurant staffs are well oil machines. I can see that this is a preferred spot for all the local businesses. I saw alot of other colleague groups dining with us as well.

4/4/2025 - A great Hawaiian vibe. Ordered takeout and it was very easy. The customer service is good. Very friendly and helpful. Not as experienced as I would prefer but it was good. The food is delicious; Island fried chicken is my favorite. The somen salad... the noodles were a bit overcooked and not drained well. The flavors were good but yeah a little more draining would have gone a long way. Cream puffs are delicious.

3 words ...Oh My Goodness!!! I went here after church and was very impressed. At first, I couldn't find it off Carson, but drove around the back and followed an islander..... The place is beautiful put together with the flow being very nice. They even have a bakery. I was takin in quickly to my seat. I ordered the Lau Lau plate with Lomi Lomi . Everything was so ONO! Perfect portions and everything hit the spot. I definitely will go back for more. Talk about back home cooking! Love the service, love the food, love the people. And I'm not saying this because I'm an islander. I think I've found my go to place since moving here to L A. Come and check out the Ono Grinds. You won't regret it!

Food and service was good for Friday night, but the music entertainment was sadly lacking. They did not play any Hawaiian music.

We ordered takeout for dinner. So good! We all ended up ordering the same item on the menu: Lahaina Fried Chicken. As an appetizer, we had the Back Home Sampler which included spam musubi, lahaina friend chicken, bbq sticks, egg rolls, and wontons. It was a little bit of a wait but I understand because their food is amazing! The Lahaina Fried Chicken was crispy and had a hint of sweetness. Their portions were generous. Not to mention, the place is so decorative and really tries to capture what it is like being in Lahaina

Inflation sucks, but at least you can get fantastic food for a very affordable price here! $10-15 will get you a meaty Hawaiian combo with generous portions and so many sides. The Back Home Sampler is an appetizer-meal for two, a full platter of filling items, fried chicken and Kalua Lumpia are among the highlights. Loco Moco is made with two big beef patties, and Fried Saimin is an island chow mein. The Luau Platter is my first taste of Lau Lau, I find the fragrant taro-leaf and pork combination fascinating. The Kalua Pork is juicy but tastes more braised than buried...probably because the health department wouldn't take kindly to people burying pigs in Carson. There are so many sides, and all of them are awesome. Chicken long rice is a cup of comfort, the ramen cabbage salad has some real snap, the mac salad is always my favorite, and although I still don't love Lomi Lomi, theirs is the first one in which I can actually see the salmon. If you get nothing else, just the Huapia Cheesecake is worth a visit. I've never cared for coconut but this is one of my favorite desserts I've had all year. Incredible place, irresistible island fare. The South Bay has plenty of good Hawaiian, and this one competes with the best.

"ONO" Eat's Broke Da' Mouth! Good food and Quality Service! I would highly Recommend eating here! Lot's of Local plates. Don't have to drive too far! Get's busy at times. I call and PU a take out. Island style chicken is thee best! Give them a try. You won't be disappointed! Big Mahalo's Big Island M

This place has been a go to for me and my family for as long as I can remember! With great food, a super nice staff, and a very cozy at home feel to the place.. you can't go wrong I usually get the combo plate and usually get the teriyaki chicken + island fried chicken and it hits every time! Super crunchy fried chicken and the portions will for sure leave you satisfied. If you're looking for a sort of island comfort food, you can't go wrong with this spot

Look at the meat. This is not made from fresh beef. I would believe if they cook it with beef jerky. Very dry and tough to chew. Looking at how dark panko is, this is definitely fried more than once. Possibly recycled food from canceled food. Never ordering from this location anymore.

Dined in on Sunday, 10/6/24. Everything was great except for the long wait to get our order in. We got seated and water was served then our water was gone for a while. I had to flag him down to get his attention. The food was tasty and good. I ordered the Chinese chicken salad with Lahaina fried chicken and I loved it. I am on keto and I am so glad they offered this really delicious option. I enjoyed every bite! The ohana enjoyed their meals as well. We ordered kalbi, Lahaina fried chicken combo, teri burger and ahi poke. Ambiance was relaxing and music from Kolohe Kai brought us back home! Mahalo for the food and music. Also, if I could recommend, please upgrade the restrooms. I appreciate the many private restrooms but they desperately need a facelift.

Ordered the grilled beef teriyaki, this isn't it. This is like microwaved beef with zero flavor. Lahaina chicken is great but DO NOT order the beef teriyaki. there is no way this was cooked on a grill. Staff is always chill and great, I go here a lot but this was disappointing.

I have to admit I am posting this review several months after I have been there. But the food was outstanding. The service was outstanding. The atmosphere was just wonderful. I went on my birthday with friends. I had a chicken dish, but honestly, I can't remember what it was but it had The chicken and it had a crispy coating on it. I think it was Katsu chicken. It came with Hawaiian macaroni, salad and rice. I would definitely go back. And I'm excited to have tried Hawaiian food and now I love it.

We held my mom's 85th birthday party here. Rochelle was very helpful through every step of the process. She assisted with booking, graciously answered my numerous questions leading up to the party, as well as taking care of the needs of all of the guests with the help of additional staff on the day of the event. To top it all off the food was delicious!

I absolutely love this place. All time best Hawaiian food out there, hands down. The only ick is that ordering take out can be tricky. Sometimes you are missing one tiny item like the sauce that goes with your meal. And that can ruin the whole experience. Each item delicately goes with the next. You have to have extra teriyaki or lumpia sauce. You can't just have one little 1 ounce cup. Today though, all was included in my to-go meal. I love everything on their menu is delicious. Today I had a craving for their Kalua lumpia and Mac salad. I haven't found any other place that makes Mac salad like Back Home to Lahaina. Oh another ick is that the to-go order app doesn't always work so I have to call in to order. The place inside is nice. Very clean and an at home feel. The art that you see is neat. The staff are warm and welcoming when you sit and eat. There are times that pick up is very busy as well as the sit and dine area. I've attended a babyshower here too and a party event here and the staff was spectacular. The chicken breast, Chinese chicken salad, teriyaki chicken omg sooooo good. The food portions are nice and big. You are always greeted with the Aloha style which is always a great feeling. I love that they have the Island sodas and pastries. Ooooh and the cabbage saimin is a super delicious craving Make reservations if you can. Most times they say that you can't. The weekends are always beyond packed. Get there early if you want to fix your craving. The food here always tastes fresh. Restrooms are always clean. Staff is always smiling and friendly.

They were so nice to let us make a reservation for our basketball team, a party of 38, and they had two long tables set up. It was perfect for splitting up the boys+siblings and parents at separate tables. They also have an ingenious system of allowing each family to order and pay separately on mini clipboards. And of course, the food was SO GOOD. Loco moco was a hefty portion with tasty gravy, perfect over-easy eggs, and the mac salad is top notch. They also offer mimosas made with bubbly and your choice of any Hawaiian Sun flavor. Thank you to all the servers for being so kind and helpful to our party. It certainly made it a memorable tournament for our team. Also, don't forget to pick up some treats from the bakery/store by the front door.

Finally found time to come back...so glad I did!! I missed the delicious Furikake Maui Mix snacks, which you can find in their fun little store! Their staff here are super friendly and helpful, & that hasn't changed! Tried the Lau Lau plate this time, and wow!!!! I've had Lau Lau before, a long time ago some place else, and thought that was quite awful. But this one was absolutely amazing, full of flavor, moist and soft, and the plate was one hefty plate, which also came with the Lomi Lomi Salmon! That's a hearty meal, I couldn't finish the rice at all, lol. Came also with saimin salad & macaroni salad! With inflation prices these days, this was one of the most "worth it" meals for the amount of food! Come with a good appetite!!

I love trying new Hawaiian spots whenever I'm in the area and decided to check this place out. The atmosphere is so cute and the decorations make you feel like you're in Hawaii. There's also 2 sides where you could do dine-in or takeout. They're known for their Lahaina fried chicken, but I decided to get the kalua plate. The portions are really big for their price, which is awesome! It came with a side of rice, mac salad, and their special salad/slaw. I thought the food was really good and flavorful. The pork can be a little salty, but it balances out with the rice. I'd come back to try something else or get their Lahaina plate! The parking was pretty accessible. There was a small garage with a few spots available. The people there are also super friendly. Great service! Come here if you're looking to try a new Hawaiian spot.

I got the loco moco, it was okay. The meat was dry and burnt and I felt like it could use more gravy because there was a lot of rice under the meat. The portion was big which I like because I enjoy having leftovers.

I'm always greeted with kind and great customer service. The ambience is excellent. They are always playing Hawaiian music live or recorded. Everything is kept clean and all the customers and staff are friendly. The food is amazing. I've never had a bad meal. The portions per plate are very generous and filling. I will be returning with my family and eating here everytime I come to the main-land. I recommend everyone come in and enjoy quality food with your family

Bacon fried rice not in my rice and we pay extra on the rice very disappointing I've been coming here for a long time I'll check my order before I leave now.

What a delight. The interior is decorated in a way that makes you feel like you're in Hawaii. There's a cute gift shop near the exit too with snacks and other authentic Hawaiian odds and ends. We tried the Luau Platter and the Hawaiian Nachos. The kalua pork is a perfect saltiness and softness, they really nailed it. The nachos are made with wonton chips - a fun, light, airy take on nachos! Waitresses were on top of it with our refills and the food came out quickly. Highly recommended!

Here in Back Home In Lahaina the big portions are no joke. The raspberry ice tea and fountain drinks are free refills. The Portuguese sausage patties are juicy. The ahi poke are big chunks with sauce so spicy it'll clear your sinuses. Hurray for delish bacon fried rice, too.

My wife loves Hawaiian food, so she convinced me to try this Hawaiian restaurant, which really does feel like the former Lahaina. The food is much better than I expected and was truly Hawaiian food at its best! I wanted to try the sampler, which has many of the foods I'm accustomed to in Hawaii, and they did not dissappoint. Their fish tacos are better than I've had at Mexican restaurants and the fried chick was all dark meat and so soft. I felt so much at home with their staff and felt their service was truly felt. As for ambiance, the decor resembles the buildings I recollect from my most recent trip to Maui before the fires, and kind of made me sad that it's all gone. I'll need to go back and see how the island is doing and hopefully see some brand new construction in Lahaina!

Omg back home in lahaina is the only restaurant that comes close to the motherland. Their Hawaiian food here is just superb. I had it through door dash and their presentation their generous portions were very well received. I loved the taste very fresh and authentic to that Hawaiian flavor we all love and wish we could have. If you can't travel to Hawaii but still want some good grubz cheeee travel here! Hope you enjoy this place as much as I did

My wife and I got married in Lahaina so it holds a special place in our hearts. Love the Lahaina/Maui ambiance! The food is INCREDIBLE! Great quality, great preparation, friendly staff. Definitely reminds me of Lahaina... it's like having a little piece of Hawaii super close to home. PS: I've never had haupia... tried the haupia cheesecake. I have no words to describe what a unique a delicious dessert this is. If you're into coconut flavors... you HAVE to try it for yourself.

Back Home In Lahaina is what you would expect of Hawaiian comfort food with decent service and a fun ambiance. At least that was the expectation going into this experience. Of course I want to take into account the recent tragedies that has occurred in Lahaina when writing this review and really we went...and this was a far drive...because we wanted to support the community in some way. The interior of the space has a kitschy feel as if we were on the streets of Old Town Lahaina. The space is homely yet has this hole-in-the-wall feel that felt appropriate for the space. The service here was good, albeit understaffed. I can imagine this being a nightmare with a larger crowd at a busier time, but at the time we arrived it was manageable. The food is pretty much greasy spoon Hawaiian style. Hearty portions with food that sticks to the bones. If you're on a diet, don't come here. The food is heavy and filling and you'll definitely be bringing some of it home. With that said, it isn't really sophisticated food or at least in its preparation. I think you can do homestyle greasy spoon type of food and still make it with some finesse and this place was not that. It's not to say it wasn't satisfying, but if you're looking for nuance and layers of flavors, you won't get that here. The cost is higher than what it should be for what its serving, but it is what it is. It's worth a visit, but manage your expectations.

Rating: 3.5 Stars, but will bump it up to a 4. :) Background On Visit: Saw a recent check in from Nadine and thought this could be a great way to support with all the things that've happened with Lahaina. Location/Parking: Located on the NE corner of Carson St. and Grace Ave.. Parking can be found on Grace Ave. or in the shared parking lot in the back. Ambiance/Decor: Neat chill vibe with modern furnishings and neat decor along the walls. Entertainment: Have a jolly time taking pictures with all the decor along the wall. You can also check out their merch or buy some delicious Hawaiian snacks. There's also live hawaiian music every Friday night from 5:30- 8PM. Service: Service was alright. Staffers were friendly and offered great suggestions. Food came out at a decent time. Had an issue with one of my kalbi short ribs (it was was really charred) and was able to get another one cooked perfectly. Food Of Choice: 1) Spam Masubi (Hawaiian-Style sushi wrapped with nori (seaweed): It was good. Came with three pieces. 2) Lahaina Fried Chicken (Our Famous Hawaiian-style fried chicken nuggets.): Actually like the fried chicken. It wasn't overly battered or didn't have grease coming out of it. Had a crunch with almost every single bite and the teriyaki sauces complimented the nuggets well. 3) Chicken And Beef Combination (BBQ chicken and kalbi spare ribs): Thought the chicken and beef was good. 1 of the kalbi spare rib pieces was charred, but was able to get it switched out with a new one that wasn't charred. The combination also came with ramen salad and mac. Really liked it. 4) Kalua Pork (Seasoned shredded pork cured in Hawaiian salt. Served with macaroni and ramen salad.): Thought the kalua pork a bit dry. The ramen salad was very good. I really enjoyed eating the ramen and mac salad with the teriyaki sauce. Back Home In Lahaina For Thought: Wouldn't mind coming back to try more of their items.