Kings BBQ & Chinese Restaurant
About
A Maui Local Secret
When you find yourself navigating the winding roads toward Hana, the hunger usually hits right as you pass through the lush landscape of Haiku. Kings BBQ & Chinese Restaurant serves as the ultimate pit stop for those craving hearty, no-nonsense portions that fuel a day of exploring Maui's north shore. The scent of sweet, smoky char-siu pork hitting the grill is often the first thing that greets you before you even step inside.
Menu Staples and Island Flavors
This is where local comfort food lives. The menu leans heavily into classic plate lunch culture, featuring generous helpings of barbecue chicken and savory beef that satisfy the most ravenous hikers. Their Chinese-inspired offerings, particularly the fried rice and crispy noodle dishes, provide that essential salty, savory punch needed after hours in the humid tropical air. If you are indecisive, their combination plates are the way to go—expect the styrofoam container to be packed to the lid.
The Haiku Atmosphere
Expect a casual, utilitarian environment. It isn't a place for white-tablecloth service; it is a place for quick service and honest food. The dining area is modest, and the sound of the kitchen is constant, offering a window into the fast-paced prep work required to keep up with the steady flow of local residents grabbing lunch. A minor word of advice: parking in this small lot can get a bit tight during peak afternoon hours, so keep your eyes peeled as you pull off the main road. Whether you are a resident grabbing a quick takeout box or a traveler looking for an authentic slice of island life, Kings BBQ brings a reliable, smoky heat to the Upcountry and Haiku culinary scene.
Amenities & Features
Location
810 Kokomo Rd, Haiku, Hawaii, 96708-5075
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Showing 10 of 12 community reviewsTalus UuGoogle Maps
Recently
great food very affordable and fast
Ro P.Google Maps
Recently
Simplicity of ordering. Attentive cashier, even with a slight language barrier, awesomeness of that he really display his attentiveness to learn and understand customers. Clean dinning area. Huge menu options. Food cooked immediately after ordering. Mini plates, and regular to go plate size. GENEROUS PORTIONS, thank you! Food flavor did not disappoint. Spacey dinning area. About a merchant shop door away, outside is an outdoor seating area. Adequate parking. This visit .. well I went two days in a row, I had the mini portion Meat Jun twice. They also serve up Banana Lumpia! Get some. I'll be back! Thank you for everything Kings BBq in Haiku. -Rowena
Josh SGoogle Maps
Recently
I got the Mahi Mahi Burger. It was a McDonald's Fish Fillet hopped up on steroids with local Mahi Mahi fish. Yummy. Will be back. Service was direct and to the point. Good. Atmosphere was quiet and nice. Nice wall art and plenty of room. No complaints - simple and to the point place and my review will reflect that. Get it done.
Christopher KramerGoogle Maps
Recently
I give this restaurant a 5 star for quality of food and affordability. Great portion sizes for the price. The BBQ mixed platter was delicious as well as the musubi. Great find!
Addy AddersonGoogle Maps
Recently
King's is a conveniently located Chinese/Hawaiian restaurant in a humble storefront. Prices are a relief from resort gougers, and the food is good and fast. Generous portions. I had Chicken Katsu the first time, and it was delectable. Second time, Chicken Chow Mein. Check their menu. Lots of variety, not just chicken. After ordering at the counter, I heard the ingredients for my Chow mein hitting a hot wok in the kitchen. Fresh, hot and delicious. My son can't stop eating their orange chicken. Yeah, Kings should be on your lunch/dinner list.
Christiana BarrowsGoogle Maps
Recently
Been going to Kings in Haiku, a few times a month, for a couple of years now. Always fast and delicious and a good deal for the cost. Wasn't as excited about the quality of the American style food offerings (burgers & fries) but if you're looking for good Chinese, they do it well. I highly recommend the eggplant chicken 👍🏼
Joiel BetarGoogle Maps
Recently
Great service and pricing for the quantity and quality you’re getting. Guy at the front was very kind to us. Will definitely be back if I am in the area. The food is very delicious and even tho the place is old it is very clean.
Daryl MauGoogle Maps
Recently
Wide variety of plates to choose from. Nice people. Used to have indoor dining but I think it'll pick up again. I am happy they have survived the pandemic. Parking can be scarce but there are more stall in the rear or end of the complex if you dont mind a short walk. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 9 till 9...enjoy!
Shauna McCoyGoogle Maps
Recently
The girl at the counter was really nice but unfortunately that's the only good thing I have to say about this location. I really want to like this place because there is hardly any Chinese food on the island, but everything I've tried here has been truly terrible. The honey walnut shrimp was barely cooked and had an extreme amount of strange glutinous breading on it to make the shrimp look bigger. The egg rolls were homemade but were filled with mostly cabbage and didn't taste great, the sweet/sour sauce tasted ok but was a deep red food coloring color and honestly kinda scary. The beef broccoli was just not very flavorful and I'm pretty sure the 'beef' was actually pork, it wasn't brown but more of a flesh color. If it was beef, it was the strangest beef I've ever seen and/or ate. I really don't understand why there are so many good reviews for the food here.
Michael LemkeGoogle Maps
Recently
I tried to share this but just posted the photo earlier. The food was fantastic, portions were generous, and the service was good. This picture is of the black pepper chicken; definitely recommended!
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