Moku Roots

Good vegan place in Maui.. has a decent size menu but once u have had a few dishes rest of them start tasting the same.. not a bad thing though.. we did their happy hour tacos(one of each), they were good but could do with more sauce as they felt a little dry.. we also did their famous taro burger and roasted cauliflower side for lunch another day.. loved the cauliflower, the burger was decent and filling but again could do with a little more sauce. We also had their avocado cocktail which was so refreshing! And their hot sauce is amazing! Also loved the fact they they are so eco-friendly.. for vegetarians/vegans it was a must try in Maui

Their Taro burger is one of the best burgers I have ever had. This place is a must try, even if you are not a vegan. It’s an experience. They are vegan to the truest sense. They don’t even carry take out boxes and use leaves to pack food. Also, everyone who works here is super nice. No reservations needed, they have indoor as well as outdoor seating and are located in a shopping complex so plenty of parking. They do take a $3 deposit for the mason jars, if you are planning to take out their amazing drinks

This vegan place is absolutely delicious! We had ordered the Buffalo cauliflower and comes with a macadamia nut ranch sauce, the taro root burger, and a slice of mint chocolate pie. All items ordered were also gluten free and so delicious. This place doesn't sacrifice flavor and is consistent throughout each of their dishes. The staff was also nice and there is shaded outdoor seating to enjoy your meal. They are a 0 waste company and give banana leaves to wrap your food in to take leftovers home. This place is great, eat here!

This place has amazing vegan food! The menu is vast and they have some yummy drinks as well- like lavendar lemonade and Thai iced tea. I am not a vegan and enjoyed it a lot. However I will admit, I was hungry a few hours later even though I ate a lot lol. The presentation is thoughtful and the portion sizes are BIG! It’s expensive like everything else in Maui, but one bowl could easily feed two people. Please note that they are waste free so you will not be able to get a takeaway box. If you need one, bring your own. My only complaint is that we were sitting in the outside area with three small children and the rap music they were playing was exceptionally vulgar lol.

For all the folks complaining about food lacking flavor etc, this is coming from an Indian that has spicy or flavorful food all the time. Taro root burger little chewy but fills you up until next 6 hours haha flavorful as well, everything about the burger was fresh and flavorful My husband had a cauliflower bowl and he loved it!!!! Love that they’re a zero waste restaurant and of course like any other restaurant on the island the food is expensive but unfortunately good and fresh food is expensive but keeps you full for a very long time. Coconut water is so fresh and good!!!

Can I get a 6th star? If I could I would use it and still it would not be enough. The food was outstanding, the staff was outstanding, and their attention to the full meaning of being a vegan, made it one of the best eating experience I have had in a long time. The food was wonderful, as was the proportions and price. No plastic in this place or unneeded use of paper. The takeout desserts were carefully wrapped in palm leaves. The napkins are reusable cloth. I had the Reuben (Brined eggplant, sauerkraut, french dressing, and vegan cheese on rye.) it was lovely! My wife had the High Protein Veggie (Loaded with mac-nut aioli, microgreens, avo, carrots, lettuce, tomato, kale pesto.) The best came last in the form of a warm Taro (GF)Brownie covered with macadamia nuts. Truly as good as it gets and can’t wait to go again. All vegan, plant based and sustainable!

It is one of the best places for vegan and vegetarian options. It also offers a gluten-free option. Ordered as follows: Loco Moku - Best, in my opinion Taro Burger - 👌 Raw Pad Thai - 👌 I would strongly recommend this place.

Delicious veggie/vegan food and drink! Even if you are not vegan, the menu is diverse, healthy and very tasty! Helpful and friendly staff… as the menu at first felt abit overwhelming, but after asking what their top sellers were and explaining what food types we enjoy, they made excellent recommendations for us! Reasonable waiting time considering how popular it was when we arrived. Was rather impressed by their sustainability methods. Reusable cloths instead of napkins, use leaves for packaging and do not provide plastic straws. Everything is locally produced as well! We had the Thai tea and lavender lemonade, both refreshing and completely different taste experience. My husband had the kale salad (which was average) and I had the vegan tacos which was a generous portion and delicious! To finish, we had a vegan/gluten free chocolate macaron style looking desert which was very flavourful. Thrilled to have found this healthy hot spot and going to return a few times during our week visiting the island. Hoping the other items I try are equally as good as I have read a handful of negative reviews from other clients, but our recent experience did not reflect what I have come across online. It is abit on the pricier side, however we are personally happy to support a locally run restoraunt and local ethically sourced organic products. Since my original post, we have gone back two more times during our vacation. We had the Loco Moku and BLAT with chocolate chip taro cookie and oatmeal raisin ulu cookies. Everything was delicious yet again! The first time we visited, we didn’t realise they also had cocktails and home made kombuchas. We don’t drink alcohol, however people around us seemed to be enjoying their tropical themed drinks.

My family of 5 all showed up for Friday lunch at Moku Roots with high expectations. We were met with an amazing eating experience. As posted in the photo, the Cheezy Kale Salad with Vegan Ricotta Cheeze was an exquisite fresh salad. The Vegan Ricotta Cheeze was a yummy addition to the already masterful dish. My husband exclaimed that the Moku Grain Bowl was an explosion of flavors. He further opined that the vegan cheeze dressing was a delicious pairing with it. These first two dishes impressed us with their freshness and healthy vibes. The kids also had Taro Fingers apppetizer, a Loaded Lahaina Strong Burger, and a BLAT (vegan BLT) sandwich. All 3 of them were totally satisfied with their meal and gave us two thumbs up when we asked them how they liked it. Finally, our 3 kids wanted to have some desserts. Moku Roots offered us a couple slices of vegan lilikoi cheezecake and one slice of Java guava key lime pie. They were ecstatic to have such delicious sweetness on the beach afterwards to top off their amazing time at Airport Beach afterwards. All in all, we were super delighted to have Friday lunch at Moku Roots, and we are even more excited to stop by later on our trip for another future meal before we have to fly back home from Maui. If you are looking for a premier vegan restaurant with amazing vibes, make Moku Roots your first eating destination when you arrive in West Maui. If you are looking for great organic fresh eats, you should definitely come to Moku Roots. You will not be disappointed. Instead, you will be titillated! Update me- we came here 3 times! This place is pretty nice! We also tried their lilikoi and guava cheesecakes!

This place is sooooo good, we've eaten here 4 times between the 2 times we've visited Maui. We were craving something different, lighter and a bit healthier during our trip and Moku Root is the exact place we were looking for. This most recent trip, we ate the same salad twice because it was that good. Their strawberry beet salad was so refreshing, tasty, and plentiful. The serving size was actually bigger than we expected and we often shared it. Their cocktails are also really unique, I recommend trying it at least once. It was nice getting something different! Lastly, love their focus on sustainability - I don't think they have anything disposable at their restaurant, including to-go containers, so you'll have to put a "deposit" of $10 down if you do to-go, but you can return it and get it back. Luckily, we were close by in Ka'anapali, but I can see this being inconvenient if you were just stopping by while you were in the area or trying to take something on your way to the airport.

So good! Vegan/ Vegetarian, zero waste, local produce. I ordered the fajita bowl with a taro patty instead of mushrooms. The greens are fresh, the jalapeño cream is smooth and delicious, and the taro patty adds some nice texture. And the portion is very generous. I also ordered a chai latte to drink. It is a deliciously spicy chai with macadamia milk. One of the best I've had in awhile. I love the zero waste concept! I ordered to go, and I paid a deposit for my dishes (a tin for my meal and a jar for my drink), which I will get back when I return the dishes tomorrow. Definitely worth a try!

Love that every thing here is thoughtfully sourced, clean, good-for-you ingredients! Even keeping in mind Zero waste and being environmentally conscious with their utensils down to the napkins, water cups, and silverware. Dairy-free/gluten free options. Vegan friendly. Service was pleasant & down to earth as well. Got the High Protein sandwich with an addition of the taro patty and tasted so so good. Perfectly balanced in flavor & taste. The vibe of the place went with the whole theme of what this place stands for--Earth conscious, so again, down-to-Earth & super chill. All around amazing offerings in every which way, which is why I gave it the FULL 5 star!

The pictures of the food posted for this restaurant are not current. Half the food that looks delicious is no longer served and not on the menu, like the passion fruit cheesecake, fruit tart, enchiladas, pizza, etc. We were recommended the yuca fries, and they were dry and tasted like cardboard. Again we were sucked in by the food photos on this yelp page but none were offered. The taro burger was decent, the pad thai was another weak item. We won't return here.

Vegan/veg reviewer: This restaurant has a lot of varieties. We ordered these two dishes, I can assure there were a tonne of more appetizing options. But you gotta peek into your wallet too, haha- High protein veggie sandwich with taro patty and Aina bowl. My partner loved the sandwich, the Taro patty was a great addition. I loved the bowl, so healthy and fresh! We gobbled it up pretty darn quickly, I would recommend this place overall for ambience, food quality and options! Oh and hey they did not have paper towels/napkins but cloth napkins. Environment friendly

Really enjoyed our meal here. The menu items all sounded so good. The local harvest smoothie was absolutely delish. Enjoyed my sushi-rito and my husband liked his taro burger.

The food is good! Their tacos were delicious and the lemongrass lemonade was refreshing. My husband had a bowl of quinoa salad which was okay! Service was alright and ambience was okay too. Food overall was good!

Absolutely amazing! Unassuming local walk up in a nondescript strip mall, but NOTHING about this place is average! The wraps are amazing, the bowls are gorgeous and so satisfying, and the kombucha and cocktails are tasty! Plus, this is one of the most sustainable zero waste establishments I've ever been too! Bravo! The only possible downside is that it's not really an "ambience" place.... There are tables inside and a few out front as well.

Not a vegan but I was looking for "healthier" place to eat with lots of veggies and stumbled across this gem of a place. Not only was everything delicious but the service was friendly, quick and they are zero waste and use all veggies are local. What more could you want? The coconut noodle bowl was so packed it could almost have served 2. The fried rice in the pineapple was a bit smaller but so flavourful and the taro patty it was topped with was quite unique. The prices are reasonable for the amount of local produce you're getting and portion size. Can't recommend this place enough to both vegetarians and non vegetarians

Popped in for a gossipy catch up with friend over lunch and we decided to split a couple of lunch plates between us. Ordered: Special of the day: mushroom melt sandwich Zucchini Alfredo The mushroom melt sandwich was good, a little dry, and I felt needed the hot sauce to give it a bit of ooomph. Tasty. The Zuchini Alfredo was delicious, creamy and moreish, although the chunks of pumpkin were larger than bite size so needed a knife and fork to cut it up. Would definitely order it again. Free water available, or you can order one of their delicious drinks. They also serve alcoholic drinks and hold Happy Hours, and social events during the week. They also sell produce and we bought beautiful local avocados for $2 each to take home. Free parking right outside the door, with indoor/outdoor seating. Vegan but trendy and tasty.

My five is based on only one menu item so far my "Local Harvest Smoothie ". But the score is well deserved for the refreshing, tasty, fresh, LARGE, smoothie that brought my body back to balance after five hours on the beach playing with grandkids. People were great at Moku and I enjoyed looking at what else they offered for another trip. The smoothie recipe- strawberry, banana, papaya, pineapple and mac nut milk was just outstanding.

Be good to yourself and our world and eat at Moku Roots. Great ambiance indoors and outdoors. Cloth napkins metal silverware leaf wrveggie straws. Delicious dreamsicle smoothie but don't mix the pomegranate seeds in as they block the straw. The lemongrass lemonade is very refreshing on a hot day. Great selection of handhelds and salads I had the BLAT a vegan take on the BLT. Very tasty. My wife had a taro burger. With a spicy sauce mmmm. Topped off by friendly service. What's not to like.

Wow! I'm a carnivore, but this vegan/vegetarian place was amazing! I love their No Waste philosophy, which they really live by. Everything is either reusable or natural--from their young bamboo straws to their soft cloth napkins. Their leftover containers are banana leaves! Their take-out containers are cute metal boxes that you pay a $10 deposit for to return or re-use. Coconut noodle bowl: 6/5 This bowl was spectacular! The young coconut is refreshingly tangy and there are so many components to this dish, which come together into an exciting bowl of umami, sweet, tangy, creamy, and refreshing. It makes you feel good to eat it, and it's very filling. Salud-a-bowl: A good filling bowl, but just not as exciting compared with the Coconut bowl. I could eat here everyday! I can't wait to come back the next time I'm on the island.

This was my favorite restaurant in Maui! I went here twice during my week here. I got the falafel wrap one time and the high protein sandwich the other time. Both were super delicious. I also love how they reduce waste in everything they do there. I will definitely be back the next time I'm in Maui.

This spot is PERFECTION. I got the Fajita Wrap and the Buffalo Cauliflower as well as the Honey Girl Cocktail (with whiskey) - alcohol wasn't allowed outside but luckily it was delicious so I was able to finish it quickly before my group sat down outside and ate. You need pay for a to go box metal tin if you want to take home leftovers but you are able to bring it back and get a refund or keep it (which we chose to do and we still use it often!)

FOLLOW UP: I no longer support this restaurant because they oppose requiring the COVID vaccine. They went so far as to offer free meals to people who lost their job for choosing not to be vaccinated (https://www.instagram.com/p/CVgRgp0BKYc/), and they refuse to open indoor dining until "everyone" (including the unvaccinated) are allowed to dine inside. They say that it's because they want to be "inclusive" and "don't discriminate" but personally I think stopping someone who chooses to be unvaccinated from eating indoors is what we *should* be doing in order to stop the spread of a deadly disease. I used to come to this place at least twice on any visit to Maui because the food was so delicious, but I do not want my money to be subsidizing meals for people who choose to remain unvaccinated and espouse these dangerous anti-vax beliefs. (I understand there are some people who literally can't get the vaccine for medical reasons, that's not who I'm talking about here.) I will no longer be supporting Moku Roots. Which is a crying shame, because they have some of the best vegan food on the island. As someone wrote on their Instagram post, "It's not aloha spirit to knowingly aid in the spread of a deadly contagion. Or support those who do."

Great vegan joint in Maui! They have tons of options and experiment with different things. Its a cafe style establishment. They have taro burgers which was really interesting. We have been here on all of our trips to Maui. The falafel burger and the veggie burrito are pretty great.

Came here a couple years ago and had a so-so experience. This year, it was all exceptional. Take your non-vegan friends here! Everything is sooo delicious! From the sandwiches to salads, the flavors are so bright and bold. The sandwich bread is amazing too! I usually leave portions of bread behind but ate every last crumb. For the sandwich, I recommend the BLAT. I tried a few and this one is the best. We also picked up some avocados to take back to our rental. They were perfect. If you are vegan or vegetarian, Moku Roots is a must visit. There just aren't a whole lot of good options at other local restaurants The ambiance is cute and casual. It's all self serve so I can't say much for the service...no one comes by to check on you, but the cashiers are nice.

Had a lovely dinner way up the mountain with spectacular views! We had a delicious dinner and met other Island visitors. We would recommend this experience before they go back to the traditional restaurant.

We LOVED our lunch here and we are not vegans. That bread man, can I order some? I don't even like bread that much and that high protein pillow gloriousness was so nice to sink into. It's a well needed rest break from the fancy foods and fancy prices and a hearty, healthy, well considered meal. Low key outside mall lunch meal and I would go back often if I were local.

Moku Roots adapting to Maui goal of plastic free Maui!!! Water in reusable glasses.. steal spoons,forks and knives. Vegan Food was amazing and different!! Hot sauce is very tasty. Loved their Yucca fries, sushirito, burgers, salads. You may have to add salt. Super friendly staff!! Great place for indoor and outdoor dining. Ample parking

If you need a change and are ready to bring back fiber & healthy eating into your vacation, this is the place to go. The pad Thai was delicious as well as the high protein sandwich. I wasn't a fan of the Taro Burger or the Avocado Toast but the bowls and salads looked delicious! A Women Owned & Zero Waste establishment. Definitely worth a visit for healthy / vegan / clean eating.

Pretty yummy, pleasant service. Lots of seating inside and on the patio. Shaded too! Lovely plants all around and cute touches with flowers in the drinks. We ordered a beet salad and a kids smoothie bowl and a veggie sandwich. I added the coconut "bacon" and got a very generous serving of it. I wasn't a huge fan of the coconut bacon, it was very tender and moist which doesn't equal "bacon" to me. It was nicely flavored though. The bread in the sandie was really nice though and I needed more aoili. My husband loved his salad. My little one didn't enjoy her smoothie bowl but it was my fault for not asking for the granola on the side, I know she doesn't like super crunchy stuff. I loved the concept of this restaurant and all their effort to be zero waste.

If your looking for vegan/ vegetarian food and you have only a handful of restaurants that offer you that please DO NOT go here. I have never tasted such bad tasting food in my entire life. As recommended from some of the reviews here we ordered 1. Yuca fries 2. Pineapple fried rice 3. Falafel Wrap 4. Taro burger. Hated all of it. No taste, no salt, no flavor. Couldn't possibly send the food back we had 2 young hungry children who just wanted a decent meal for dinner. For those of you who haven't eaten vegan/ vegetarian food believe me when I say this it's extremely tasty and flavorful than what you get here. I wouldn't recommend coming here. Hope they focus more on making edible food along with there initiative to reduce their environmental footprint.

Awesome sustainability-focused farm to table to farm vegetarian and vegan restaurant. They have eggs and honey in a few of their items. Other than that they are all vegan. They wrap to go items in leaves. Or for the desserts you can take them in Pyrex co trainers. You pay a $5 deposit which is refunded to you when you bring them back. That helped us return the next day for a burrito! The food was great. The falafel is yuca-based and served with a delicious dill tzatziki. I got the side order of it and then we got the falafel wrap the next day. I also go the side of Buffalo cauliflower which was fresh and delicious. We were there for happy hour so we also got the CRAZY fries which were yummy. My husband got the burger of the week which was a taro burger with jackfruit carnitas. It was deliciously good. They make the taro burger in house and it was seriously amazing! Very friendly staff. Devious food that makes the belly happy because it is all plant based and not junk food. Great find and I would recommend this place to everyone. Oh, and it's a woman-owned business!

Absolutely the best vegan restaurant on the planet. Everything about this place is great, great food, great service, great outdoor seating, great interior, great menu & great location. What's also a fantastic component to this restaurant is that they are incredibly mindful of their impact on the environment. Their whole business model is based on reducing any & all waste/packaging to zero. Completely compassionate about the earth & dedicated to vegan food innovation. The food is incredible here. Everything we tried over a four day period was outstanding. They have a wonderful range of daily specials & make up new things constantly. All were completely reasonably priced. We loved everything. I only wish we were staying longer in this area, we'd eat here all of the time if we were local. Incredible cocktails too. They even have a killer happy hour and music. The people & the place has a great, healthy and happy vibe. You leave here feeling far better than you arrived, even if you were already a happy person. Go here, try everything. Follow them on Instagram just to see the amazing new items the come up with every day. They are all incredible souls working here, trying to actual do good for the earth & all of the creature that live on it.

Just okay, not as good as I was expecting. The avocado toast with strawberry and balsalmic was extremely soggy. Sunday brunch special Acai Bowl was just decent. I also tried the sushi-rito, and it was very bland. The food looks very pretty, though! The restaurant is in a convenient area with a lot of parking, and service is fine.

One of the best vegan options for lunch/dinner in West Maui - Lahaina. They have a variety of choices ranging from burgers to bowls and the best part is their eco friendly, no waste policies! If you opt to take out food, they will pack it in steel boxes, mason jars and green leaves with a $10 deposit which will be returned once you return the utensils. We ordered their Taro burger, BLAT, Loco moku (pineapple fried rice served in a pineapple), Buffalo cauliflower bowl and kombucha! Everything was so good that we ended up going here twice during our 4 day trip.

Date of Dining Experience: 10/23/22 Food: 3.5/5 Atmosphere: 3/5 Service: 4/5 Management: 4/5 I've been stalking Moku Roots online for years, drooling all over my phone every time they post on Instagram, and counting the days until I could take a taste of some of their food myself. I knew going in that this was a fairly alternative restaurant--if the zero-waste, plant-based methodology behind not only their kitchen but also their atmosphere wasn't a clue, than I don't know what would be. I'm a bit more of a cosmopolitan than a hippy, though I've enjoyed my fair share of vegan food and even go to fairly significant lengths to procure for myself various kinds of vegan beef jerky on occasion. However, I was a little unprepared for just how "hip" this restaurant was. It's a counter-service restaurant, for one, and patrons are able to mill around and do as they please while they wait for their food. Outside at the table next to ours, a man sold incense sticks to a patron, perfuming the air with incense as we took our first bites of our sandwiches, making the experience reminiscent, for a moment, of a Catholic mass instead of Sunday lunch. Need to wash your hands and the lady's room is busy? Use the men's! But be careful if you do so...I was in there about thirty seconds (with the door unlocked because, hey, I'm just washing up) before a "dude" cracked open the door and got the surprise of his life. The food was...good. My dining partner got a veggie-packed sandwich complete with chimichurri and a house-made taro patty that was, admittedly, delicious. My dining partner agreed, and they very much enjoyed their meal...until that night, when they ended up with an upset stomach that lasted several days and prevented them from engaging in several planned vacation activities. I quite enjoyed my sandwich--the daily special, which included dragonfruit, macadamia nut cheese, coconut bacon, avocado, and rather delicious thick-cut whole-grain bread. It came with a side salad (which was quite lackluster) and pickles which were delicious, save for the unbearably spicy seasoning they were coated in, making them appear to be scraped from the bottom of the jar. I got a virgin cocktail, a variation of their "dragon tears" drink without the vodka, and it was absolutely beautiful and completely undrinkable. It had good composition, a delicious dragonfruit purée on the bottom of the glass, and so much lavender essence that I felt like I was drinking something borderline medicinal...but it was pretty, so that counts for something. At the end of the day, I don't regret visiting Moku Roots a try, and I would definitely give them another try. However, fellow omnivores, be wary of trying too many new things in one day, lest your stomach rebel and leave you with trouble in paradise.

Tried moku roots while we were on Maui. Veg/vegan with ovo option! Food is delicious. Service is quick considering they seem to prep from scratch. Perfect location in Lahaina with tons of parking. The avocado toast topped with coconut "bacon" is excellent and vegan. Also tried the egg sandwich! My favorite on their menu. Moku roots is locally sourced food and environmentally conscious! your left over food is either recycled or option to take it with you in reuseable tins that are available with deposit.

If vegan food was always made like this, more people would eat it. I love this place. It's vegan, gluten free, and sustainable. My friends and I came here after a day snorkeling and we're super hungry. I had a bowl with coconut noodles and a bunch of other things. It was delicious and filling. I couldn't even eat it all and had to get a carry out container. A few of my friends got their burger special which had mac n cheese I top. We also split the buffalo cauliflower and it was delicious. I think my favorite part was the lemonade. Wow. It was so refreshing and perfect. Not sweet not not too tart. I come to Maui for work sometimes and I will definitely be back here.

So I discovered this place on out last day here and it was a jackpot... just sad I didn't discover it sooner. It is nothing but cool vibes here! The guy at the register is from Argentina and his energy was so welcoming. He didn't rush us he allowed us the time we needed as first timers ti decide what we wanted and he also helped us as he was knowledgeable about everything on the menu. When we left our resort the valet guy asked where we were goin, we told him Mimi Roots he said, "You will love it" with so much passion and conviction, and when I got here I understood exactly why! Everything about this place is just comfortable. We ordered Chai Latte, burger special and a side of Buffalo Cauliflower and a Vanilla Bean Cheesecake. My husband ordered A burger special as well with Sweet Potato wedges. We realized once the order came out that we only ordered one burger so we shared it which means I got 3 bites, but I tomost the cauliflower with the macadamia nut cheese. We got our number, a side of hot sauce and the chai latte right away. As with most vegan restaurants, the water, silverware and Napkins were self serve. Now the Napkins are not the kind you throw away they are reusable Napkins, 100% cotton, so environmentally Conscious..I love it! Also I noticed on this island macadamia nuts are their nut base... so our ranch dressing and the cheese in the burger was macadamia nut and it was delicious. I also took the liberty to look up why... and I found out the majority of the world's cultivated macadamias are grown in Hawaii. I never tried macadamia nuts when making any of my dishes that calls for cashews or almonds, but I will in moderation (macadamia nuts are expensive). Everything was delicious! We didn't leave anything for the birds (that never came around). Also when I don't see birds around an outdoor restaurant eating area than I know the people are not feeding them because they are eating their own food! After we finished our food, I went back in to get the cheesecake, they are stored in the freezer cooler in glass containers. So when you purchase it, they ask if you want it beige or after your meal. My husband said after, I could have took it before, so he put it in the refrigerator freezer behind the register and after we finished I went in and he grabbed the cheesecake out the freezer (without me asking) so I didn't have to stand in line and wait. I shared one fork full and ate the rest myself! We are definitely coming back as much h as we can! This restaurant is so freaking dope and they have deliciously flavorful food!

Our vegan gluten free family really loved this place. The service was top notch and made us feel right at home! Tacos were excellent (especially the salsa that came with it). Also had the taro fingers which came with a flavorful dip and our son loved them. The mushroom melt & BLAT were flavorful. The gluten free bread tasted like it was deliciously homemade. Probably what impressed us the most is as a restaurant they produce zero waste. I was seriously mind-blown at that. This is the first time I've been to a restaurant that kept it's waste production to zero. Wish we were staying nearby to come back!

If you like to be yelled at by the staff for reaching for your to go order.. first time ordering to go so I didn't know to not get it myself. Some teenage looking girl decided to yell at me to keep my hands off and wait till it is handed to me. Mind you I am pregnant with a huge belly. How about hire more respectful crew or train them better? The food is okay, I got reuben sandwich. Last time we dined in and got some salads. It's not bad, not amazing. Good for a quick fill. However, due to the weird staff vibes, I won't be coming back.

The food was good. The lavender lemonade was divine. You should definitely eat at this establishment.

Came in here to support an amazing vegan business. They do so many things right with the amazing food menu and the zero waste practices! Shoutout to the team for reducing takeout plastic waste. Now for the food the dishes can be a hit or a miss. We tried the pineapple fried rice with the taro mock meat which was delicious, the Buffalo cauliflower is super yum, especially the side sauce, the jackfruit burger was tasty, however I did not enjoy the cheesecake. The coconut and turmeric were very overpowering and while the texture was on point , the flavors missed the mark. The pricing is also a little expensive but it's worth it for the quality ingredients and the creativity on the menu. Would visit again if in Maui since they do keep changing the menu seasonally. They also do tacos for happy hour that I would love to come back for.

Locu Moku - I really enjoyed this dish. the presentation and taste were both on point. I am not a fan of the taro burger, but that's just a personal preference. I thought the dish was a tad bit heavy handed with their sauce but overall great filling food! maybe a little salt and pepper to balance the tang from the sauce? the 0 waste concept is fun but it also makes their silverware look super worn out.

Best of the best for vegetarian on the west side of Maui. Zero-waste. These guys are leaders in what they do on the culinary side, sourcing locally, and environmental conservation aspect of things. They also do excellent cocktail drinks and baked goods. They are an anchor to the local community. Love these guys.

Yummy vegan food in a cozy environment. I got the mushroom melt this time, picture doesn't do it justice!

This was our first meal in Maui in this trip, and oh what a treat. We made it just in time for happy hour which meant everything was 20% off. My vegetarian husband had a world of options, and ended up choosing the Loco Moku with a taro patty and the "If you like vegan coladas" cocktail. I opted for the high protein veggie sandwich with an added taro patty and the "It's my jam" cocktail. Both drinks were ridiculously flavorful, and the food was divine. It was a Tuesday, so we also got to snag some well priced, local produce for our stay. My only complaint is that there is no Moku Roots in Seattle, and I'll have to wait until we are back in Maui for that deliciousness.

This vegan restaurant is really tasty! Got takeout. They're zero-waste so you need to bring your own container to pick up any of their dishes that come in a bowl. Sandwiches and wraps are packaged in leaves. Here's what we got: *Cali burrito - 5 stars. I really enjoyed this one and would totally get it again! *High protein veggie sandwich - yum! 4.5 stars. *Falafel wrap - 4 stars. Good but I just liked the flavors of the other items better. *Moku bowl - 3.5 stars. Tastes super healthy but I wished it tasted better.

Our first stop every-time we are on Maui!!! Local organic plant based heaven! The omelet special was so delicious

Located in a shopping plaza. Mostly vegan and local. Zero waste. The to-go food is wrapped in banana leaves. There's also a program for metallic boxes that they can use for to-go orders that is a $10 deposit and you can bring it back or re-use it at multiple restaurants throughout the island. It's an actual program the island participates in to use less waste.. Pretty cool. I ate there once and got food to-go another time. Because it's zero waste, they didn't have anything to pack sauces in for me to take. The person helping me looked around for something I could use and a cook came up with using a used avocado shell. She filled the hollowed avocado with the sauces for me but to make sure to keep it upright because it will roll on it's side and spill. The ingenuity and thoughtfulness into it, I appreciate so much! It made the food all the better. You order at the counter. Menu is on the board on the wall. Specials are on the counter on a large board facing the entrance so if you're talking to the person at the register, you can miss it. You order and pay. They give you a picture of a fish or something to display at your table and your food will be brought to you. Indoor and Outdoor seating

SO Happy to see this lovely place back open - and the food did not disappoint! (it never does!) I dined here on 12/15/23 for lunch (ignore the heading that says they are temp. closed - they are back open baby! (- head to their web site if you are unsure, or just call em) I had the BLAT this time - Sandwich perfection! the coconut bacon is amazing , the bread is delish, and the lettuce and tomatoes are the absolute best (can't go wrong with locally grown!) I'm 100% sure I'll be stopping by a few more times during my stay - and you should visit too - the food is wonderful for vegans and non-vegans alike!

Came for the high protein veg sandwich I saw on Yelp and it was AMAZING! Best veg sandwich I have ever had anywhere. Even my carnivorous husband enjoyed it! Served with lightly sweet tasty pickles. Also ordered their iced latte with macadamia nut milk and lavender. Very tasty and refreshing! Hours were limited, so I only had time to stop in once. Would highly recommend stopping in here if you want something healthy, refreshing, and satisfying.

This is a top choice for me to grab lunch or dinner on the west side. The Cali burrito is a go-to for me unless I'm tempted by a special. I love that they use Ti leaves to wrap to-go food and are doing their best to have zero waste. Hoping they open a shop south side one of these days.

We got the cauliflower wrap and the bomb bowl. The cauliflower wrap was very refreshing, fresh and flavorful. Went well with the dip. The bomb bowl (red curry and pineapple rice) was disappointing. It lacked flavor. It seemed to have all the right ingredients but just wasn't tasty. We also asked for the spicy hot sauce on the side which was good for adding spice into the meal if you like higher spice levels. We walked in expecting better taste overall. Slightly underwhelmed. Good service.

Really cool vegan cafe. The cocktails are incredible! They also had some unique food options which were quite tasty. Also have local produce in the store which is cool.