Restaurant Matsu

Very yummy!! They really took care of us for our gluten allergy. They were very sweet. Family friendly and close to the carnival cruise port.

My wife and I went here during our honeymoon and it was fantastic! The food was cooked really well and to our specifications. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming and the atmosphere was relaxed and inviting. The menu was diverse and reasonably priced as well! Would not hesitate to come here again!!!

We stopped for lunch on our way to the airport on our last day. It's a cozy place with good food and speedy service. We had miso cod fish and unagi donburi -- both were excellent. Wed definitely come here for lunch again the next time we're in Maui.

Excellent tempura, udon, and miso fish. The staff was friendly, food service quick, and the restaurant was clean. I intend to go back to sample more of the menu.

Super friendly staff and great food! Best Mac salad I’ve ever had

Family of 10 enjoyed a delicious lunch for under $200 including tip. Everyone is so nice and always smiling. This includes staff and customers. If you come with a large group get there before noon because the place gets busy and tables fill quickly after noon.

Amazing, genuinely have not had an experience with a restaurant this good since I was a kid. Everyone should eat here constantly this is lowkey the best restaurant on Maui.

Great food especially for the price! Food was out super quick and everyone was super nice! Family owned which is also awesome. I'd suggest the ramen! The sushi was also good!

A good comfort food spot, the food/service is decent, but not as great as I expected. The staff is very friendly, but I wish they could clean up and organize the place a little better.

Landed from the airport and went straight here for a ma and pa meal! The food was okay. I noticed that their rolls were mostly rice rather than protein and one of my rolls was just drenched in spicy mayo. I wouldn't recommend a sushi fix here, but the cooked food options are made with love! The bento special was pretty good for the price. The chicken curry katsu was very crunchy and I enjoyed the curry taste without all the extra seasoning and salt. Service is really friendly and sweet! Ambiance is very cozy. I notice a lot of locals come eat here and most of them order soups. Maybe I'll come back for a warm bowl of ramen :)

My GMAs favorite for Japanese food and now my favorite too! Staff was so kind and friendly. We ordered some sushi tonkatsu gyoza and more... it tastes so good!!!! Will always be coming back to this place! Only downside is be careful of the table. You will hit your knee when trying to get up from it.

This is one of the best places on Maui to get Japanese food that tastes like home cooking. It's a small place with limited seating. Their hours can be a bit tricky so it's best to call ahead to make sure they're open. My favorite dish is the fried chicken. It's so crispy and seasoned perfectly. Another popular item is their special of the day bento box. It's pretty big with a little bit of everything. You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu!

After not eating at Matsu for about 5 years, I decided to come back. We are so happy that we did. The chicken karaage was delicious, cooked exactly the way I like it, plus potato salad that was excellent. My wife had beef tofu, which she loved. The nice thing about this place is the prices are very reasonable, as well as a smaller portion. I don't need the extra large portions. The customer service is great with Carl and Annie. This place is the best.

Picked up a few items from here that were tasty! Futomaki ($14), Combination C with Chicken Katsu Bento ($17) and California Roll ($11) were delicious. The tempura and Katsu were wonderfully crispy, and the California Roll was yummy and had a creamy, flavorful filling.

Excellent home style Japanese food including mochiko spam Musubi and excellent ramen and tonkatsu. You can also get sushi which is really fresh - had spicy salmon skin for the first time Service was so kind and funny too

KAHULUI, HI 96732 / JAPANESE / 11-03-23 / LUNCH +The house-made udon broth was delicious. +The tempura was well-made. +The udon noodles were al dente, nice and chewy.

Yum yum yum. You want local food that's been around and knows what they are doing? Try here! There's parking in the front and back of the restaurant. Open seating or take out options. If you are doing take out, I recommend placing a phone order. My mom and I like to come here. It's convenient and the variety of food is awesome! You want sushi? Or Teishoku style? Or just some local food? Up to you! Try this place out. Order at the register and sit to eat. Easy!

I have some heard people say this is one of the oldest continuing functioning restaurants in Maui. Don't know if that's true or not but it is a classic casual Japanese restaurant. In fact, if you could close your eyes, you could be in Osaka or outside of Tokyo the food is very similar, the quality is good but not great. The prices are not dirt cheap but not expensive. It's a casual restaurant to have meals when you're working or maybe lunch out the seats and tables are plan. Restaurant is appearing to follow Covid protocols still, which is a good thing. Onto the food I actually had the Bento box special, which is kind of a survey of the menu with some chicken teriyaki some salmon, sashimi, and a couple of pieces of sushi. I have had much better Japanese food and much worse Japanese food at the same price, but I would say this place for the food is a solid B and I hope it continues to stay as part of our community for a very long time to come.

The food is fine. But it's dirty. Tables are smudged with dry food. Floor is dusty and strewn with debris. The window sill is dusty and full of gecko droppings. Ever since I spent a week in Tokyo and dined in all different levels of cafes, bars and restaurants, I realized how little cleanliness matters in the US. There really is no excuse for a dirty eating establishment. Japan is proof that even inexpensive and unassuming places can be clean.

Delicious Sushi and Local Japanese Favorites . Best California Sushi Roll on Island *Spicy Ahi Sushi *Chicken Katsu DonBuri *Daily Bento Special

With Covid, they've offered (and still are as of 2 weeks ago!) a % discount on your order if you come back within 2 weeks of the receipt. Any discount helps! Also, I've been ordering sushi from them and although it's a bit pricey (umeque which is ume cucumber is $5!) it's well made. It's the rice, def. Nice and fluffy, cucumber crunchy, decent ume. Be sure to ask without wasabi, as it comes with it. I also increased my rating to five because they're always nice here and the food is consistent! They also have modified their restaurant to a more take-out kind of vibe to accommodate Covid restrictions and have gotten much better answering their phones (not that they didn't answer, they just were always busy, so you'd get a busy tone). If they could streamline ordering, that would be great.

It has been years since I came to this restaurant. I saw their menu online and ordered the chicken katsu curry. It was pretty good. However for $15 I would've liked a little more chicken katsu in the plate. I'd consider trying their bento or something else when I feel like eating japanese food next time. Ladies at the counter were also friendly.

Super delicious food, good portions! There's a small area where you can sit down and eat with A/C. Conveniently located in the heart of Kahului. Parking was easy and customer service was great! Definitely a Maui gem, will be coming back. Super shocked I didn't go here before, especially since I grew up on Maui. I want to try the chicken katsu now!

The bento plate was delicious and service was quick and efficient would definitely recommend for a quick lunch.

This is a local must-try, very authentic and yummy! tried the katsu don and chicken curry. Absolutely delicious. My only complaint is that it's pretty small so you have to order first and then wait for a table to clear up. Wish they had a bit more space to seat more people. Getting take out from here would probably be ideal for this reason.

I love restaurant matsu. They are they best Japanese food in my eyes! It's jus them hours. So confusing and restrictive!

Went here yesterday. Called my order in some to a friendly girl on the phone. She's was really sweet. She told me it would be 10 minutes, and to val then when we arrive she'll come outside to your car and bring your order. So we went to get a soda to kill some time. It was 10 minutes, called when we arrived she came outside really fast told me mybtotal. |12.50| have her 17 dollars told her to Keep the change. She then gave me a receipt so I can use on a order within 2 weeks for 20% off. Yay.. perfcet.. We went to a parking lot nearby to eat it was a little overcooked on the outside but undercooked on the inside.. long story short I had ti find a bathroom within 15 minutes of eating my stomach was so sore. I really like this place their great but not too sure now. Maybe you'll have better luck.. they have great customer service tho.

Love this place. They have bento specials that change daily. Old school Japanese place w/ bentos, udon, tempura, ramen, katsu, and sushi. There are a few tables inside for seating up to 4 persons but most people come for takeout. Good quality food for what they do and affordable.

No frills authentic Japanese restaurant with counter service. Limited seating, but it looks like they do a bunch of takeout. Decent portions (the udon is very large), but the sushi is a bit small. Extremely reasonable prices as well. If I worked close to here, I would be here every week!

Please keep in mind when coming here, that despite only being takeout, the integrity of their food and presentation has not been compromised one bit. It does make me sad that I can no longer dine in her, and enjoy the beautiful plating of each type of food. This is one of those restaurants that you could run into people from work, previous jobs, Sunday School from years ago, or the Mayor and various elected officials. Because the way everything is here, it is home. It slightly scares me to share this priceless gem, but it's hard not to want to herald their food! Combo sets, plates, soup. Everything is handmade, ingredients are local - or from Japan! For the uninitiated, go for a Combo. You can't go wrong. Call ahead or order online!

Ok, I ordered the unagi don . It was the best I had in the last few years. The rest of food was a little above average. Decent price for Maui. Will be back.

Ordered the special bento. Everything was delicious!!! The hamachi sashimi was fresh and the sauce on top was perfect! Nice and air conditioned restaurant. A local favorite.

Have not been here since Covid shut it down. Good to enjoy it once more. Clean, fast service. Food is delicious. Prices fair. The combo dishes are spot on. Tempura Shrimp very light and crispy coated. Nice to have another ono Japanese food restaurant in Kahului. Bento is available after 11. Opens at 10.

Restaurant Matsu is a Maui institution. A favorite among locals, this mom and pop shop has earned this badge of honor after many years in the business; 35 years, give or take. They were originally located in Maui Mall, but about 20 years ago moved to their location on Alamaha Street. It's still owned and run by the same family, using the same recipes created by the family patriarch. In an industry where doors close more often than not, they've withstood the test of time and have built a loyal customer base. Growing up, I always wondered about that 'house' on Alamaha and what kind of food they served. They never seemed to be open whenever it would pique my interest so I never paid them a visit up until maybe a year or two ago. You walk into the restaurant to find a simple, cozy space that is more or less self-service. The menu is on the counter -- filled with your typical Japanese fare of udon, ramen, sushi, tempura, katsu, teriyaki, etc. Put your order in with the cashier and if you're dining in you get a number and a tray which you take to the table of your choice. If you're doing take out, you pay and wait for your order. While you're waiting, you can decide if you want dessert as they have shelves stocked with Maui Manjookie cookies ;) I've tried a handful of dishes since my inaugural visit: miso soup, tempura, piece of miso butterfish, soft shell crab roll, shrimp tempura roll, tonkatsu, oyako donburi, & tempura udon. The food is homey, not fancy. Not the best, but pretty good, and the prices are very very reasonable. Except for that side of miso butterfish. For $4.50, I got a piece that was less than 2" x 2" ... I know it's normally expensive, but the piece was tiiiiny. I do not recommend. My favorite dish that I keep coming back to time and time again is the tempura udon. It always hits the spot and once I find something I really like from a restaurant, I will order the same thing for years to come. The side of tempura is always tasty as well. If you like Japanese homestyle cookin' that won't break the bank, do make a stop here.

Located in a industrial park in Kahului, this joint didn't disappoint. We ordered some Japanese comfort foods. The place was packed! We ordered at the counter and given a number. We grabbed a table and helped our selves to water. The food came out at a decent time and everything was delicious and comforting. We ordered the Ten Zaru Soba, combo plate, and yakisoba. The teriyaki chicken was a tad salty, but everything else was great.

Food was delicious!!! The chicken katsu curry was crispy despite being smothered in curry, soft shell crab roll was a hit, and I especially loved the saimin & udon! Beef teriyaki my dad ordered was just okay, but I'm sure any young kid would absolutely love it & maybe I only felt meh about it because everything else was so good! Thank you to the staff, who were all so lovely and patient. Yes, it was very hot inside the restaurant. Yes, I had to order the soups. And yes, my family and I will be back.

The Japanese food is decent. We happened to go when the AC unit broke down so it was uncomfortable eating inside. The menu is pretty basic but the food is well prepared. I do wish there was more choices for veggies.

Finally took the time to try this place and it did not disappoint! Got the bento special for the day which included nigiri, shrimp tempura roll, croquette, fried oyster, shrimp spring roll and Arabiki sausage. Everything was soooooooo delicious! My favorite was the shrimp tempura roll which also had a healthy amount of avocado in it which put it over the top! You can this is a favorite lunch spot because it was very busy on a Tuesday. Definitely will be back to try some of the individual menu items.

The locals love coming to this place for affordable Japanese food and bentos. There is limited seating but they also do take-out. We were craving for donburis but they are also known for their fried chicken and chicken karaage. This place is highly recommended.

Mauis best Japanese cuisine to go. Daily bento specials that never disappoint. The sushi is grade a quality with the preparation skills to match. Gotta try thier 4 kinds of Spam musubi. Our favorite is da mochiko & karage Spam musubi.

In a word: Oishi! (Delicious!) Which explains why the place gets packed at mealtimes, and why takeout flies out the door. A wide variety of simple Japanese dishes, with something for everyone, including vegetarians. The dining room is cozy, but tables turn over fairly quickly. Even when they are busy they manage to crank out the goodies in good time. Generous portions of comfort food. My oyako donburi was wonderfully warm and filling, and my friend enjoyed her tempura udon. Parking around the front, side, and in back. Could be easy to miss, as it is a modest place in a business neighborhood, but they have a big sign. A few steps in front but there is a ramp (park in back). There's a restroom on the premises. Self-serve water and a good selection of canned soda, juices, and teas. There is a picture menu available but the problem is everything looks good! Sometimes stuff, like the fish, runs out. They take cards.

I've turned into a regular here. Chicken Katsu don and chicken Katsu curry are the things that I like the most. They can be busy at times so I'd advise to call if your order first so when you get there you can just pick up and sit down to eat. Great place for the kahului area.

On our trip to Haleakala, we were craving Japanese Ramen so we found a place on the route. It is near the airport on the industrial side of town. It is small and quaint where you order at the counter and sit down. The vibe was definitely casual. A lot of locals dropped by when we were there. We ordered udon, tempura ramen, oyakodon, and cold ramen. The food was good, more comfort food than compared to a specialty ramen place. It had a feel like you would get something made by your mom without all the frills. It was satisfying. Recommend if you are in the area.

I can honestly say this place NEVER disappoints! I've had a variety of their foods that they offer and everything is super yummy! Normally restaurants may slip up every once in awhile but not here. I do recommend calling ahead to order if you're on a time limit. The space only offers a few tables and it can be calm one second and the next every table is full, there's a line to take orders, and the one aunty cashier is doing taking orders in person and on the phone while the kitchen continues to pump out food. Everything is quality! They have it down with no need to change anything. I love love love their fried chicken with fresh squeezed lemon or orange. It makes all the difference! Also the Cali roll is so smooth! You need to bookmark this place and go!

I haven't gone here for over 10 years, why? I have not idea. I've been missing out on the best tempura and udon. Ordered the tempura udon, broth was yummy and loved the chewiness of the noodles. The tempura was perfectly cooked, shrimp was not overdone. The tempura sauce was not your ordinary bland sauce! It was onolicious. It went perfect with their california sushi and their homemade Kim-chi. Will it take me another 10 years to come back? No ways, will be back as soon as i can.

Please update your hours of operation!!! 3rd time website says open, we drive over and you are closed. No hours of operation posted anywhere..

I love the food and the sushi, they even have wonderful I also enjoy the plate lunches and my favorite is the pork tofu plate but everything on the menu is really good

Amazing customer service and very fast food delivery. Ordered food and in about 10 minutes we go food instantly. Food was super delicious and well worth the price. Amazing place!

I will be back! If you're looking for an authentic Japanese restaurant ,this is the place to go for lunch. Right when you walk in, order what you want, & don't forget to look at their specials. Pay up, and choose a table. We went at 11am and there was a lot of available tables. Once the clock hits 12, the 8 tables with four chairs were all taken. So if you're planning to go there for lunch and dine it, go before 12pm. While eating , most of the customers were speaking in Japanese which made it feel like I was in Japan. California and spicy tuna rolls are a MUST Try. Theirs have a unique taste & creamy texture. This place has so much to offer, I need to go back asap.

I think one of our best take-out meals in Maui. Pretty affordable food, spent about $110 for a family group of 7. Huge menu of bentos, ramen, udon, sushi, etc. Highlight was the FOUR types of spam musubi. Even though it was too much of a curiosity to NOT try it (I was a little skeptical), my 3-hour cold (the driver always eats last) karaage spam musubi was deliciooooouuuuus. I also had the cold noodles which were yummy. The rest of the food was devoured before my turn to sit down and eat, so I assume it was satisfactory. Also the meal was ready for pick-up when they said it would be--I think they have their operation well-practiced.

I was disappointed the food was not what I expected, my rice was hard and for the price 15.50 not worth it. Our stomachs was not well after we ate our lunch.

Awesome bento! Shrimp tempura, fish, chicken, gyoza, california roll, teri beef and condensed milk mochi. All really good and beautifully presented.

Too small to dine-in, unless you're comfortable sitting elbow to elbow. Great for take out though. I had their Chicken Katsu and my husband had their fish. Great portions and we both enjoyed it. Definitely returning.

Love this eatery. Small mom and pop restaurant in Kahului Central Maui. My favorites- yakitori donburi bowl and mochiko spam musubi. However, everything is delicious. The staff is so kind and helpful.

Fresh food and options for all your cravings. Served hot to table. No waiters, anyone who wants to make an order regardless of whether you're dining in or not goes straight to the cashier. You place your order and then you are given a number and tray to take to your table for dine in. Note, seating is limited so if you are dining in make sure you've got the time to wait. Be aware Restaurant Matsu is like a "mom and pop" place so patience for good food is key. I definitely wasn't disappointed. I noticed also that some staff speaks Japanese. Might be a little hard to find if you're driving so go slow while you're on Alamaha. Parking is available in front of the restaurant and on the side and in the back. Beautiful Kurokawa mural on the side of the building.

I've driven past this restaurant a ton of times, yet I don't know why I never stopped in to check out da GRINDZ? I was with my coworker this past Wednesday, and he mentioned to me that the ladies at Bank Of Hawaii come here for da grindz sometimes, and he said that the food looked good......... For you folks that know me, I like to "investigate" new places............. so when we could break away for a quick lunch, we dropped by this little restaurant called - Restaurant Matsu! Restaurant Matsu is a little hole in the wall joint...........kinda looks like I'm going to my auntie's house for a meal. Lol! As you walk into this little wood shack of a house, there is an ordering counter where you walk up to order your food. Everything here at Restaurant Matsu is "cafeteria" style.........how it works is - you place your order of food, find an open table, then get your utensils, napkins, & water. When you food is ready, someone will come out and call your number & deliver the food to your table. The restaurant itself is real small..........I wanna say they had about 10 tables or so? (Sorry I didn't do an exact count), and the menu is layed out pretty simple.............. I also noticed on their menu they had pictures, so that it could help you decide on what you're jonesing for. The day when I came with my coworker for lunch, I decided to order - combo "D" - where I got 3 pieces of Yakitori Chicken, 1 piece of Vegetable Croquete, & 2 pieces of Shrimp Tempura. ($9.00). Each combo meal came with rice & you had a choice of mac salad or tsukemono . My coworker ordered combo "C" - where he got 5 pieces of Chicken Katsu & 2 pieces of Shrimp Tempura. ($9.00). What can I say about the grub? I thoroughly enjoyed my meal! The shrimp tempura & vegetable croquete came out hot & fresh! The fried items did not taste oily at all.............fresh, light, & hot! Just the way I like my tempura. The yakitori chicken was also delicious, as it was marinaded perfectly! My coworker also mention how he liked his chicken katsu & shrimp tempura, as both fried items tasted so light & fresh. If I could only wish for one thing about my meal..........I wished they gave a little more food, as I left the place still a wee bit hungry. But no matter, I shouldn't be eating so much fried stuff anyways! Lol! Would I come back here to try more items? But of course I will...........I will probably buy some cookies (they sell cookies too!) the next time I come back here!

You don't answer your phone for takeout. I have tried several times on a Friday night at 5:00 , 5:05, 5:15. No answer. People have told me that you DON'T answer your phone and we are just supposed to go down there. Why have a phone? If you don't want our business I can surely find other places to go that will answer a phone call. I have done that he last 2 Fridays. I'm done.