Da Nani Pirates (520 Keolani Pl)

Nice gem in the food trucks over by the Costco. They have an amazing assortment of food on the menu but I wholeheartedly recommend the fried calamari. These pieces were so big they were like getting big chicken tenders at some places. Ahi sliders were cooked perfectly same with the Davey Jones burger. One thing I look forward to trying next time was the pulled pork burger with a fried egg. One thing to be prepared for is lots of flies in the picnic table area but that’s no fault of the truck.

Tried Da Nani Pirates and got the fish and chips I added extra fish (3 more pieces), and it was totally worth the extra charge. The fish was crispy, fresh, and paired perfectly with their house-made tartar sauce. So flavorful and satisfying. Honestly, this was probably the best fish & chips I had in all of Maui. I’d 100% come back here again. I wish they had a location in L.A.! Highly recommend if you’re in the area and love quality seafood done right.

If you like Ahi, Da Nani Pirates should be on your list of go-to places. I had the seared Ahi tacos and my spousal unit had the seared Ahi wrap. Same ingredients, different wrapper (my wife prefers flour to corn tortillas). For me, one of the things that really made it interesting, was the inclusion of macadamia nuts. Most of the other ingredients can be found in a fish taco. But the blend of seasonings was good here, too. So it was more than just the addition of the nuts. Also, their take on mac salad is great! It's a combo potato/mac salad that's not too sweet, with just the right blend of mac and potatoes. My wife let me try a bite, but was reluctant to share more. That should tell you something. It's a food truck court in a parking lot, so atmosphere is not great. But whether just arriving, or getting ready to leave, try to fit Da Nani Pirates into your day.