Japengo

Excellent overall Experience. Japengo has a fantastic location on the Hyatt Property, overlooking the Pools, Ocean and massive open Lobby front side. The approach is cool and overall layout is very fun with so many different seating options and perspectives. Cool round bar near entry to hang out at and take it in. Our server Burt was very gracious and knowledgeable and really made us comfortable talking about all things related. We had Spicy Edamane, Seared Hamachi and Garlic Noodles to start and they were all outstanding with great very distinct flavors and textures. For dinner we had the Chefs Special Roll and a Blackened Ahi Roll. Both were beautiful and delicious, very good. Both were California Roll inside, then the Chefs Special had Ahi and Onaga with Black Squid Ink Roe and the other had Blackened Ahi with Wasabi Roe. They treated us to a Pineapple Upside Down Cake which Beautiful and absolutely Delicious. Thank you, Burt and Japengo Team

Great food, delicious sushi and solid cocktail menu. I highly recommend their fried rice. They do a great job of getting that flame kissed flavor from the wok and crispiness into the rice. Sushi is excellent and among the better experiences I've had in Maui. Highly recommend, especially if you're staying at the Hyatt in Lahaina.

Nice place if you are in mood for something different than the rest of the food everywhere else. We had spicy edamame, beef noodles were amazing, unagi roll was just ok and tuna roll was ok too. But still nice place!

Japengo at the Hyatt Regency Maui offers a sophisticated dining experience with stunning ocean views and a menu that blends Asian fusion and Pacific Rim flavors. The sushi is top-notch, and dishes like the Kung Pao Duck Meatballs and Tengu Seafood Curry Bowl showcase the restaurant's creative use of local ingredients. The ambiance, complemented by attentive service, makes it an ideal spot for a memorable evening in Lahaina

Great dinner spot! We came for a special occasion and it did not disappoint. The good and views were great.

Fantastic menu. There’s both inside layers of flavors were unreal and they combined some ingredients I’ve never tried before. All if it perfectly executed in a luxury setting. Come here for sundown! Nice selection is sake as well.

Will comeback for sure. Delicious food, pretty big menu with interesting choices. And of course Ocean view from the restaurant ❤️ better to make a reservation few days before you want to visit, pretty busy place.

Beautiful outdoor restaurant overlooking the ocean. Lots of wonderful sushi options, all of which was fresh, highly recommend checking them out. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable about the island and life on the other islands.

I went to Japengo with a party of 13. We had made reservations in advance. A couple of thoughts: - Sushi was good, fresh and tastes great - Dessert was epic and would recommend - we were seated at two separate tables which lead to different kitchen timing for Adults vs Kids table - Service was not great.. 2-3 stars at best. Not everyone was offered drinks when we sat down, when we did all finally order them (in 3 seperate waves due to the servers inability to ask us all the first time), it was about 20 minutes into the meal and 25 min after sitting down to even order I would overall recommend and hope we had a one off service experience

I stayed at the resort and stopped by for a quick bite and drink. I didn't make a reservation and was seated at the bar. The ambiance was very intimate and beautiful views. Service was excellent, my server super attentive and fast. I tried the Ube Sour, a gin-based cocktail that was strong but balanced with the sweet ube. The fish was fresh, which I appreciated. However, the poke block missed the mark for me. The rice was hard and fell apart easily, and the poke itself didn't feel authentic. For the small portion, the price didn't feel justified. I'd be open to giving the place another shot next time.

Really nice dinner spot in the Hyatt Regency. The oceanfront views are beautiful and the vibes are set with the dim lighting and chic décor. We started with some salads that were deliciously fresh and opened up the appetite. My bf and I split the 5 piece omakase, 2 rolls, and the garlic noodles. We were surprised by how full we ended up leaving, the rolls here are ginormous! Even though they are a staggering $30 a roll, I did feel like the size of them justified the price. Of course all the fish was super fresh and buttery, and every piece of the omakase was delicious. The chu-toro was a standout, it was really melt-in-your-mouth and rich. Other orders at the table included the shaking beef noodles and the special fish of the day, which all got great reviews too. We had a delicious bottle of sake to wash everything down, and ended the night with the ginger crème brulee. We really got to enjoy dinner and weren't rushed at all, I think we got to enjoy a good 2 hours of great conversation and food. It's definitely a splurge to come here but I think the quality and vibes make it all worth it!

Very fresh, delicious sushi rolls with a spectacular view at sunset from their patio seating. This place is very popular! So definitely make sure you make reservations ahead of time if possible! Service was fast, friendly and took care of all our menu questions and request. Note, the sushi kitchen gets busy, so if you forget to order something with your main order, you might be waiting a long time to get it. So plan ahead! Highly recommend.

Food: 2 stars, Seafood pancake pretty good. garlic noodle is so so. Ordered 3 different Sushi rolls all are mediocre and overpriced. Service: 4 stars Ambiance: 4 stars. location is convenient.

Hands down, Japengo was our favorite meal of the entire trip -- and it just so happened to be our last night on the island, which made it all the more special. We saw online that there weren't any reservations available, so we called to check on walk-in options. The hostess was super helpful and let us know they had bar seating open -- and it ended up working out perfectly. For drinks, we tried the 1944 Mai Tai, Ube Sour, and an Old Fashioned. The standout? The Ube Sour. Easily our favorite drink of the whole weekend -- beautifully balanced and unique. Now for the food -- we went all out and ordered the Korean Seafood Pancake, Cajun Seared Hamachi Sashimi, Omakase Sushi, Aburi Nigiri Trio, Rainbow Roll, and Hotategai (Scallops). Every bite was fresh and full of flavor, but the Korean Seafood Pancake absolutely stole the show. I'll be craving it long after we've left. Japengo delivered on all fronts: ambiance, service, drinks, and unforgettable food. Highly recommend making it part of your Maui stay -- bar seat or not!

Great service - best so far from our trip. Saw whales breaching in the sunset. Loved the shrimp tempura roll, curry dusted calamari, and the shaking beef noodles. But really the views and the service made the night.

always a great exporience at japengo!!! i love the cajun hamachi and the kaanapali roll!!! so so excellent and the flavors are just amazing the sashimi is so good my favorite is the salmon with a lemon slice! the heirloom lavender honey carrots are also amazing!!! i love japengo :)

I am staying at the resort and had Dinner at Japengo this week. Food was great as always. My complaint is the fact that our server placed a screaming hot plate directly in front of my ten month old son, who was in a high chair and he burnt his hand so bad it started to blister. I notified the server right away and all I got was a "my bad", I then asked to speak to the manager whom wasn't aware of the situation(I expected the server to at least let the manager know about the situation) and all I got was well what do you want me to do call the fire department? Not is he okay? Can I get you some ice? After dinner I went to the front desk as I still felt like I was brushed off and left my info for the food and beverage manager to call me and they never did. I really look forward to eating at Sonz and Japengo when I stay at the resort but I will take my business elsewhere.

Enjoyed a beautiful dinner at Japengo after a great day on the water fishing. I wish I remembered what everyone ordered but I was too busy enjoying the sunset and moment with family Service was top notch, view was amazing If you have the opportunity to visit Japengo in the Hyatt I highly recommend you do. Everything was amazing.... Drinks, food, service and the view!!!

I always will love this place and always come back. Their ube sour is delicious, all the food is amazing as pictured. We love the new expanded space above the pool. The penguin habitat is a must to visit to see the cuties, the service is consistently kind and friendly.

We stayed at the Hyatt and come down to Japengo one night for dinner. We had made reservations ahead of time, but on a week night there was actually quite a bit of seating still available. Our table was on a covered patio area overlooking the water, but it was nighttime when we went so we could not see much. I bet during the day/evening it is gorgeous! Menu was huge, and they had some veggie options for myself which was much appreciated! Food was a little slow to come out, but we were not in any rush so it was fine for us.

First night on Maui, we weren't super hungry after stopping for a snack at the food trucks by the airport. We had a reservation & they got us right in. Service was fantastic!! Beautiful view, would've been a divine sunset had we arrived earlier. We're going to try calamari at every restaurant we visit - the calamari here was probably 3.5* it was yummy and unique but not warm?? Not sure if that's the intention. We had two rolls and they were good, but not $35 good - and we live in AZ so fresh sushi in Maui should blow outs out of the water (but didn't). We're staying at the Hyatt but probably won't return to this restaurant based on prices and other sushi in the area.

Had an unbelievable experience at Japengo! This place is an absolute gem. From the moment we arrived, every staff member made us feel special. Located inside the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, this place boasts breathtaking ocean views and a cool, upscale vibe. Oh, and OMG! hands down, the best sushi I've ever had in my life (and likely ever will TBH). I tried the Chef's Special roll which changes nightly, and it was out of this world. The freshness and flavor are unmatched. The Baos were equally stellar -- Perfectly balanced and packed with the most succulent pork belly and pickled veggies. And we absolutely had to end on the Malasadas!!! They're light, fluffy, and come with a trio of dipping sauces: passion fruit, mango, and chocolate. Ugh, I die! From the stunning views to the exceptional flavors, Japengo is a place where you can truly indulge and savor every moment. I'm already dreaaaaming about my next visit!

The ambiance of the restaurant was great with dim lighting and beautiful views, and the portions quite large--the nigiri included. I had the 5 nigiri omakase and uni nigiri for my main, and the uni was fantastic. And the spicy edamame was probably my favorite of the dishes we ordered. It was very well prepared compared to prior nigiri I've had. Now, the reason for the 2 star review? The service. For a ~$300 meal, the service was near rock bottom. 1. The miso soup that was ordered was never provided. Then to make matters worse, after it was cancelled (as everything else had already arrived), it still ended up on the check. 2. The pacing. The starters arrived at the same time as the main dishes. There was no pause between. And our table ended up quite full, and having to rush between cold sushi and hot dishes. 3. We didn't get soy sauce. My husband asked the waitress for soy sauce and she said she'll get it. She left and returned and proceeded to give soy sauce to the guy across from us. Much to both his and our confusion. Then she left and got us soy sauce. 4. Being rushed. There was an overall sense of being rushed. I left to go to the bathroom half way into my food and came back to a table with the food all boxed up. We were there less than an hour. 5. "The boxes are behind me." -- My husband explained what occurred while I was gone. The waitress came by and asked if I was coming back to finish my food or if I was done. He replied I'll be back. Her response was "Would you like the rest of the food boxed up?" He replied sure. And she replied by pointing behind her "The boxes are behind me." That completely confused my husband. Did she expect him to go get the boxes himself and box his food? Luckily the second male older server came by and boxed up the food for him. 6. It wasn't just us. I noticed her bring something to the couple beside us and them being confused and telling her they didn't order it. That couple appeared rushed as well. We left a 15% tip which is low for us. Would have been 10% but didn't want to stiff the older waiter that was doing his job well and we weren't sure how the tips were being split. 7. Side note: when she arrived she asked if we wanted any hot tea. We already had tea on the table that the older waiter brought. If she just looked at our table she would have seen it. Ultimately the food was good, but the service was so abysmal we're not going back. I couldn't even enjoy my food. And thus we wouldn't recommend it.

We stayed at the Hyatt and were starving, thankfully we were able to get reservations here and we are so grateful. Amazing, the ambiance is beautiful, dark and a romantic light at the table. The ocean is in view and that's not even the best part, the food was wonderful, we got the chefs sushi roll which was wonderful, the beef noodles were great!!! Must try this place

We visited Japengo every time we are in Maui and pleasantly surprised by its quality. Each roll is filled & fresh. Each roll is worth every penny. However, we tried the scallops, which yes were tasty, not really worth the $40+ unless you LOVE scallops. We will be back to try something new again! The pool below is under construction and the hours are short (5-9) which made it tricky to find time to visit as we love it midday as well!

Our 3rd time going there. It just keeps getting better and better! The new patio is amazing! Best views in Maui. Food is consistently fantastic and the servers are great. Being part of the Hyatt makes everything even easier and better. 5+ stars all the way.

*KOREAN SEAFOOD PANCAKES* I would pay an onsurb amount of money to shake the hand of the women (or man?) who put this beautiful, perfect dish together. If I could give this place a Michelin star I would. A culinary genius works here. I love the unique dishes they have. The sushi was fresh and buttery. The combinations they put together were works of art. Had the chef's special and let me tell you- it was truly special. I know this seems dramatic but I do really love it here hahaha. Most importantly though don't forget to order the korean seafood pancakes. Shane if you're reading this we love u!

Great location within walking distance to the hotels. Beautiful outdoor area overlooking the water at kaanapali. Perfect location to see the sunset overlooking Lanai. You have to get the boa buns!!! They are the best ones I've ever had. The tuna poke has good flavor but no crunch to it. The sushi rolls had lots of fresh fish. Flavors blended well together. Fried rice was good size to share with the table as an app. Desserts were good and the lilikoi sauce was so yummy! Service with friendly and quick.

We have been here many times and it is always fabulous! Jun our waiter is the best! Masa has a fantastic menu and everything is perfect every time! I also must mention Delfino is so attentive and courteous taking care of you! A must while on Maui!

Delicious, fresh sushi and drinks, but definitely hotel pricing (think $15+ for 2 pieces of nigiri, $4 for a club soda, close to $30 for a roll, $30 for a margarita). A gorgeous view during the day and staff was very friendly and helpful. We will likely go back when we're back in Kaanapali as we had a great time, but you are definitely paying in part for the convenience of it being at a hotel near the beach. Staff was knowledgeable and accommodating about allergies, including gluten.

I love that the seafood udon stir fry was served hot! However, the lobster and shrimp was overcooked and for that price you expect the meal to be perfect!!! Also the website said to call to make a pick up order. Instructions are incorrect- you must go to the restaurant to place the order!!! And if you call, no one pick up... frustrating. Definitely not a high end property but charging high end prices!!!!!!!!!

Tasty and fresh although expensive. The pineapple lychee was delicious and paired well with the view of the ocean.

This place is absolutely amazing! Drinks & food alike are delicious. Make a reservation well in advance because they book up! We went twice while we were there & enjoyed everything. The udon noodle bowl was phenomenal, my son loved the fried rice, & my husband couldn't get enough of the ribeye. Service was amazing & the view is amazing.

We've been to the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa several times (one of our favorite places). We hadn't dined at Japengo so this time decided to have try it. We were not disappointed. We had an amazing and breathtaking view overlooking the ocean. The food was delicious. The garlic noodles are a must. We had a vegetarian roll - also delicious and well-prepared. We also tried the filet mignon - cooked just right. Everything was so tasty. I would be remiss if I didn't talk about the service. Everyone was so nice and accommodating. Carrie served us - so nice and Pleasant. If you are in the area and want some really good Asian Fusion food, to enjoy an amazing view and have great service, Japengo is your spot.

Stop what you're doing and book Japengo now! From the moment you step in, you're surrounded by stunning views, an amazing atmosphere, and impeccable service. And the food? Absolute perfection--every single bite felt like a celebration of flavors. This place is so popular for a reason, and trust me, you don't want to miss it. We booked well in advance and only managed to dine here once, but I wish we could've gone back before leaving Maui--no chance, it's that in demand! Don't wait--secure your reservation now, and thank me later!

Perched above the waters off the Ka'anapali Hyatt resort another of our favorite stops while in the islands. Dinner opens at 5, reservations highly recommended. Indoor and outdoor seating options available. Attractive Asian decor is cozy but airy and frames many gorgeous views over AuAu channel toward Lahaina and Lana'i. Staff are very professional and sensitive, appearing at always the right moment. We started with the Trader Vic's original Mai Tai. This ain't your resort-style blend. Honest-to-goodness old school kinda boozy like when folk's livers were leathery. Giddyup. Wine list covers many mid to upper-tier new and old world selections including a brief list of sake. Tonite we ordered the chef's special roll of spicy tuna,cucumber and avocado under sliced blue-fin, tobiko and microgreens, (chef's special a must every time) and nigiri of o toro, and Santa Barbara uni. In the past they've served mostly Hokkaido so was nice for the change. No matter, their produce is always superbly selected. There is a variety of sides dishes that allow some creativity in composing your feast. Tonite we put together kimchee edamame mash potatoes, shiitakes braised in garlic-oyster sauce and side scallops (2 per order). Flavors are deep and satisfying without too much weight. Sides are quite generous. There are desserts that look great but we typically pass, so no comment. Come n see for yourself. Overall, excellent as always. Joe-Bob says get you some Japengo-a-go-go

Great sushi upstairs looking at the ocean! We had one of the signature rolls, salad, edamame, and eel roll. Sat at the bar early at 5pm no rez. Great bartender but can't remember her name. Highly recommend.

Consistency embodies the service and food from Japengo. I have been coming here for many years through pandemic and the Lahaina fire. The hosts, wait staff and management (Alejandro) at Japengo has always been professional and offering excellent hospitality. Tonight our server Jeff made our dining experience wonderful with his recommendations and timing of dishes delivered. We prefer to eat family style and in a relaxed pace. Jeff delivered on all accounts. We always enjoy the Bao, steamed clams and tonight the chef's special sushi roll was a combination of delicate tastes. Thank you again Japengo!

Beautiful modern styled Asian restaurant. Food was a question mark. Everyone says fresh tasting fish/food? I didn't see it. We ordered the California roll it tasted like store bought crab mix with sesame seeds on/around it. Also we ordered the Jidor chicken tasty but overcooked. Also ordered the spicy tuna rolls and hamachi sashimi. They plated all on 1 plate, unbeknownst to me I ended up being allergic to the hamachi. I have never been to a sushi restaurant where they combine different orders. Unsafe. We also ordered the Fried rice it was good but on the oily side. Lastly we ordered the shaking beef rice noodles?? Not sure they were rice noodles? No flavor and dry beef, I don't remember shaking beef to taste like that? Not sure if we'll ever come back. Great views but seriously mediocre food. Just saying.

We love going to Japengo when we're on the west side. Our favorite dishes and the ambience really sets the tone at this place. Service is always amazing, food didn't take long and drinks were perfect as well. Definitely a must go if you've never been.

We love Japengo! The menu has lots of great dishes that you don't find elsewhere. We had the Korean Seafood pancake and the fried rice as well as a sushi roll. All were excellent. Bert was our server and he was great! The only downside is with the remodel there are a lot of tables out in the open. I'm hoping they are going to put umbrella's up as it can be brutal sitting out in the sun or if it rains.

LOVED Japengo! We ate here our last night in Maui and it was so good. The service was great, staff was friendly, the patio had gorgeous views, and the food was fresh and delicious. Was the best sushi we had on the trip.

Japengo tends to be a restaurant we eat at twice while we are in Maui... Partly because we stay at the Hyatt Regency, so it's convenient, but mainly because the food is always amazing! We tend to crave the California rolls and will even order to-go to enjoy in our room or out on the beach. There is a variety of options to choose from which makes it wonderful. It is not just sushi, you can choose other meals that are definitely worth it. This trip I tried the Shaking Beef Noodles and oh my gosh the beef was to die for! It was way better than I expected! The noodles and the sauce were all amazing, so I highly recommend trying that dish! But also you cannot go wrong with the California rolls because they use actual crab meet - so good!

It's been since pre - Covid that we have enjoyed the views, lounge and Japengo! Naturally, we were a little disappointed when we arrived to barricades and construction, which marred one of the restaurant's top feature, its panoramic view of the ocean and Lahaina. Another disappointment is that construction impacted the live entertainment which was usually in the afternoons through early evenings. Not to worry, we were told that it would be a few more weeks to completion. We were greeted by the always friendly and efficient service from the hostesses, bartenders, and servers. We enjoyed a well paced dinner, which started with edamame and calamari. Our dinners were served family style in great portions for four people. I especially enjoyed that our server Katyana, offered have our 16 oz ribeye cut by the chefs. Our ribeye was cooked to order perfectly - I would have preferred the ginger demi-glaze was served on the side, garlic noodles with just the right amount of garlic, and our sushi rolls made with seafood so fresh that I could seemingly taste the ocean! We topped it off with fresh malasadas served with chocolate, vanilla mac nut and Lilikoi dipping sauces. We cannot wait to return to enjoy Sunset happy hours and music in the lounge !

Let me start off with that amazing ambience. It was a short trip to Maui was at the resort for a week. This is located and part of the Hyatt and it was just amazing. Secondly, the service started off rough. However, the manager Lisa was nice enough to make everything white and my waitress was amazing. Her name was kato The food was OK. I ordered spicy edamame could've had more flavor but definitely the beans were way too hard. Secondly, the pork valley was amazing. Beautiful ginger teriyaki sesame flavor. Same with the bok choy. Amazing garlic noodles was amazing. The lobster could've been better the butter was cold, which makes it hard and it needed to be accompanied with lemon. I ordered this steak unfortunately it was super salty. May I've just been an off night however I came two nights prior had great service. It was last call the bartender let me order a shrimp tempura roll super amazing unfortunately they were out of shrimp tempura the last night that we went, but I would've loved to have that role again overall I would definitely go back

Overpriced, and the service was both slow and biased. Our server chatted up the next table, yet barely exchanged words with us. You are paying for the view, which is of course beautiful, as well as the convenience of staying within the resort.

Japengo was a really nice restaurant and provided for a really nice evening for us. We were hesitant to go there because of the prices, but we love Japanese food and we were staying at the Hyatt Regency so we figured it was okay to splurge one night and eat at the restaurant at our resort! We weren't disappointed. It's located in a really cool spot on the resort so you're overlooking the beach and pool area. We initially were being put in the back where we didn't have a view at all, and we asked to be in the front and they did put us over there, but seemed somewhat reluctant. We did have two young kids with us, not sure if that's why. Anyway they ended up putting us up there, we didn't have to wait long. John was our waiter and he was great. We ordered the lettuce cups and they were so devious. John got us extra lettuce for that at no cost. It was a ton of meat, so the initial lettuce they gave wasn't nearly enough. We also got the miso soup, which was $10 each. They were super small, but tasty. Not sure I'd pay for that again. I ordered avocado and cucumber sushi and my husband got the Rainbow Sushi. It was basically California Roll topped with different types of fish/shellfish. I don't remember what exactly they were, but one of them was shrimp. He said he'd order it again, it was really good! This was definitely a much better restaurant experience than Umalu, the other restaurant on the resort site. If we stayed here again, we'd definitely come back to Japengo! I would recommend making a reservation if you can, we got lucky and got seated quickly, but I can imagine it not being that way normally!

We got bar seats here right when they opened. The atmosphere was beautiful with outdoor bar seating. The drinks we strong and carefully made. We got steak bites, garlic noodles, sushi rolls, sashimi, and bao buns. Everything was excellent! Make a reservation!

Food was awesome. Service was pretty negligent. This was our second visit in a week...we had a great experience with our server Jeff, but if we had Bobby on our first visit, we wouldn't have returned. Seemed arrogant, dismissive, inattentive, and couldn't look us in the eye. He was extremely loud and his behavior didn't match the chill vibe of the restaurant. We were seated at a patio table that was wobbly and our drinks (all of them) spilled a bit. No one came to check on us and we were left with a wet table, silverware, and napkins.

Stayed at the Hyatt Regency for 10 days, this is by far the best place for dinner on the resort, Son'z was overpriced and lacked ambience but Japengo was excellent!

The food was excellent. The service was good The atmosphere was OK. It could've been better.

The space is limited now due to some construction going on, our service was great, the food however could be better, not sure why the food took so long to come out since the place is reduced and it wasn't crowded, I would probably give this place another try in the future but not crazy about it... the view is really pretty tho.

One word; Chef special roll..okay fine, three words. So so ono The calamari was flavorful, pancakes were so-so but I would order the chef roll on repeat Also, the Dasani 45 sake was super flavorful

Aren't You Glad to Sashimi? Located at the world-class Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa, Japengo ("Land of Mystery") offers up a fusion of Asian cuisine meets island flavors into harmonious dishes. Altho, they definitely do lean into the Japanese side of Asia. This was probably our second favorite meal during our time on Maui, and it was the second and final family dinner to celebrate my parents' 50th anniversary. The Good: *Service was outstanding. I wish I could recall our server's name (Yukakoe?) to give her a shout-out, but I don't recall. *Drinks were fantastic and strong. *Location is really terrific as the whole restaurant is open-air, and the views of Ka'anapali Beach are amazing. Pro Tip: Try and schedule your meal about an hour or so before sunset to really get the best time. *Spicy Edamame was delicious and a good app for sharing. *Karaage Chicken was also crispy and delicious. *Omakase (chef's choice) sashimi was outstanding, as all the fish was super fresh, delicately prepared, and practically melted in my mouth. *Sushi rolls were pricy but huge and delicious. *Great place to celebrate a special date, as they went all out and had a special off-the-menu dessert for my parents. *Speaking of desserts, both desserts we sampled were fantastic. The Ka'anapali Pie was rich and chocolatey, while the Malasadas were served warm, yeasty and had three great concomitant dipping sauces (Chocolate, Liliko'i, and Vanilla Mac) to keep the flavors interesting. The Meh: *I wasn't a fan of their poke, as the fish itself was good, but I didn't care for the crunchy hanbun rice underneath it. Kinda like eating poke with a rice cracker. Very strange... *I wish they had more local brews on-tap. *Reservations are highly recommended, especially for large parties. Don't expect to walk in and be seated. *Prices are definitely not cheap but you're paying for outstanding service and quality ingredients. The Ugly: *Parking at the Hyatt is a real shit-show, especially if you have a large SUV. The parking lot is extremely narrow, and the parking spots are even narrower. Plus, they charge, but luckily, we were able to get our paying comped. TLDR: Amazing meal in a terrific location with fabulous service--but at a price.

Japengo has become a family tradition when we're in Maui. Tonight surpassed our expectations with a 12/10 on every dish. Love the atmosphere and the outstanding service provided by Bobby.

One of our favorites in Maui at the Hyatt Regency. Their drinks and appetizers are fantastic!!!

Disappointed in our experience tonight. My surf and turf came out with a steak that was nearly well done despite being ordered medium rare. The recook took so long my partner was done eating by the time the steak came back out. I would have expected at least a manager to pop by with an apology given the high price point of this restaurant and extended wait, but nobody seemed to care. We loved this restaurant so much on our last visit we ate there 4 times. We left disappointed and don't plan to return this week.