Nuka

Dined here many many times. The food was always amazing, some of my favorite cocktails, and there has almost always been high quality fish. The waitlist operation is inconvenient, but if you’re willing to get through that then bear in mind you will be treated unkindly by the servers. On multiple occasions I have had horrible service. It’s hard to say how many times i’ve actually enjoyed any service i’ve received here aside from the people that ran the food. Servers are miserable, rude, stuck up, and they do not have any sense of recovery after being rude. It’s unfortunate that I don’t have it in me to leave a bad tip so i’ll always leave 20%, but after my last negative interaction, I will never be returning. It’s unfortunate as the food and drinks are great, sushi chefs are talented, the food runners are nice and friendly, but your server staff is consistently rude and ruins the entire experience. Don’t come here if you want decent service.

We had a delicious and creative meal. The eggplant was beautifully prepared and melted in your mouth. The miso was hearty, udon with tofu flavorful and well portioned. The truffle edamame was well prepared, without the fake, strong flavor of synthetic truffle. I highly recommend enjoying a meal here, and feel confident that anything you order will be delicious, well priced, with excellent service.

This place was good, but the hype was better. Both times went there it was jam packed, so limited seating, that is why i give the atmosphere a low score, not much you can do about that, i understand. The people working do a great job and keep the restaurant flowing. The wait staff are nice and friendly when your their customer. The food was good, but i feel like I could of gone to any sushi place and gotten the same kind of taste. Would i go there again, probably not.

Spectacular food, ambiance, and service. My sister and I came at 5:30 after our trip to Hana and were sat around 6:05. Tip: get there early and put your name on the list because the couple behind us was told there was a 1.5 - 2 hour wait. As there should be honestly and it is SO worth it. Our waiter was excellent and attentive and the food came out incredibly quickly. We have almost perfected our order at Nuka and it is always such a special occasion when we decide to dine here. Here goes: We had the Dragonfly roll, spicy garlic edamame, furikake crusted seared ahi, tempura shrimp udon (will be ordering the miso cream pasta next time though), black sesame ice cream (ICONIC), and miso ice cream (our first time trying and it was SO GOOD WOW). I cannot say enough good things about Nuka. It is a must go whenever I come home.

Really really enjoyed our experience and meal here. The ahi bowl I ordered was taste and fresh. The sushi roll was okay but glad we ordered it to try it. Service was wonderful! Would recommend this place and would love to go back!

First time here. We sat at the sushi bar and it was perfect because it was better seats for us to be closer face to face and enjoy each other's company. Sashimi platter was excellent, fresh and delicious. Homemade ice creams (black sesame and matcha) was better then I expected.

Nuka in small town of Haiku is an absolute treasure for Japanese food lovers. It was so good that we went two days in a row! On our first visit, we ordered the Chicken Katsu with Beef Curry (daily special), which was the perfect soul food after a long day. The beef was tender and juicy and the chicken katsu was hands down the juiciest we had ever had. We also got their Mauna loa roll (another special) which was heavenly. Also don’t sleep on the drinks! Their Coconut Yuzu Ginger mocktail is amazing! Everything made for an unforgettable meal. We also wanted to try another day special: Drunken Whale sushi roll, but they were out of it. However, the incredibly kind sushi chef, Keiko-San, offered to make it for us if we returned the next day, even though it wasn’t on the special menu that night! This pretty much shows how much they care about their customers! We came back the next day and after our trip to Haleakalā, and true to her word, Keiko-San remembered us and crafted the Drunken Whale sushi roll, which was not only delicious but a true piece of art! So pretty and full of amazing textures and flavors! We also got the Panko Fish and Chips with a side of Papaya Salad. The fish was perfectly crispy and juicy, far better than what we would have even hoped for! Nuka offers amazing food, warm hospitality, and great value for the price. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Maui!

As we went to the Road of Hana to explore the Twin Falls we discovered this Japanese restaurant was on the way there. Food was excellent. Cute little place. Staffs were wonderful. Sashimi was fresh. Our tummy satisfied.

Delicious sushi spot upcountry. My first time dining at Nuka was outstanding. The highly quality of the fish was noticeable. Everything was fresh and absolutely delicious. We sat at the sushi bar and the sushi chefs were very warm and friendly. The service from our waitress was okay- she wasn’t the friendliest. Our food came out quickly after placing our order which was awesome because we were hungry! We didn’t have a reservation upon arrival and waited about 15 minutes for a party of two. Its indoor dining only and the space is on the smaller side. There is sushi bar seating as well (about 10 spots). We enjoyed the ceviche and mocktails from their evening specials menu, along with the dragonfly roll, maguro nigiri and ahi salad from their regular menu. We’ll definitely be back.

Nuka in Haiku offers a cozy, stylish setting with a menu that leans into Japanese classics. While the sushi and rolls were just okay — fresh but not particularly memorable — the meat skewers really stood out. Perfectly grilled and full of flavor, they were a great surprise and easily one of the best parts of the meal. The real highlight, though, was the miso cod - buttery, tender, and deeply satisfying. It alone is worth coming for. Service was solid and the space has a nice ambiance, making it a good choice if you’re in the area and looking for a relaxed dinner with some standout bites.