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Natural Foods
If you're a vegetarian, vegan, or just care about what you put in your body, you will
love the salad bar and deli inside the M Down to Earth (305 Dairy Rd., 808/877-2661,
www.downtoearth.org , 7am-9pm Mon.-Sat., 8am-8pm Sun.) grocery store. There's a wide
selection of bottled juices, all-natural snack options, and vitamins and supplements. While
the “Fresh Mex” burrito at the deli (which features a wheat tortilla, brown rice, and all ve-
getarian fillings for $8) will fill you up, for anyone who isn't a vegetarian the burrito at
neighboring Whole Foods is tastier and heartier for the same price.
Japanese
The best Japanese in Kahului is at Ichiban Restaurant (65 W. Ka'ahumanu Ave., 808/
871-6977, www.ichibanrestaurantandsushimaui.com , 7am-2pm, 5pm-9pm Mon.-Fri.,
1:30pm-2pm, 5pm-9pm Sat., $8-12), squirreled away in the Kahului Shopping Center. The
building appears to be closed, but once you step inside, the traditional Japanese decor will
make you forget you're in an industrial section of Kahului. Rainbow rolls and heaping
bowls of udon punctuate the menu. Cap it all off with a Kirin beer or a cup of sake.
At the Ka'ahumanu Shopping Center, Ramen-Ya (275 W. Ka'ahumanu Ave., 808/
873-9688, 10:30am-9:30pm Mon.-Sat., 10:30am-8:30pm Sun., $7-9) is a hole-in-the-wall
that is always packed. It's that good. While the decor isn't quite as authentic as Ichiban,
the prices for huge bowls of ramen and udon are tough to beat.
Chinese
The most well-known Chinese restaurant in Kahului is Dragon Dragon (70 E.
Ka'ahumanu Ave., 808/893-1628, 10:30am-2pm, 5pm-9pm Sun.-Thurs., 10:30am-2pm,
5pm-9:30pm Fri.-Sat., $10-19), inside the Maui Mall. Traditional Chinese options such as
moo shu shrimp and vegetables or chow fun Singapore-style dominate the menu. Dim sum
options are available during lunch. It isn't the same cuisine you'd find in a Hong Kong
back alley, but it's a decent place for Chinese food with moderate prices.
Thai
Thailand Cuisine II (70 E. Ka'ahumanu Ave., 808/873-0225,
www.thailandcuisinemaui.net , 10:30am-3:30pm, 5pm-9:30pm daily, $11-16) has been
awarded the honor of “Best Ethnic Restaurant on Maui” four separate times. The food is
authentic and tasty, but the location at Maui Mall isn't anything special. Menu items fea-
ture a classic selection of Thai curries, pad thai noodles, and tom yum soup.
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