Maui is known for its natural wonders, from Wailea’s golden beaches to Haleakalā’s otherworldly terrain. While there’s plenty to see and do, there’s also lots to eat on the Valley Isle. After all, one of the best ways to understand a new destination is through its local cuisine. From bakeries that have stood the test […]
In Hawaiʻi we love our noodles. You’ll find noodle dishes everywhere, from cold somen salad at 7-Eleven shops to chicken long rice on Hawaiian lūʻau plates. Here’s your primer to the different kind of noodle dishes you’ll see on restaurant menus, in grocery stores and at potlucks in the Islands. Saimin Saimin is a unique
Maui has something for everyone. Hikers can trek through the otherworldly Haleakalā National Park, couples can stroll along Mākena Beach at sunset, families can snorkel near honu (Hawaiian green sea turtles) at Maluaka Beach (aka Turtle Town). Here are 10 essential experiences every traveler should have while on the Valley Isle. 1. Catch Sunrise (or
We thought we were early for lunch. It was 9 a.m., after all. But by the time we walked up to the entrance of Sam Sato’s, an unpretentious, old-time restaurant in Wailuku’s industrial area, a crowd of hungry patrons were already gathered, names written on a little yellow pad at the takeout window. Waiting to
