Restaurant Matsu

This is an old-school local Japanese restaurant tucked away in an industrial zone, with interior decor looking like it's from the 1960s. It's as far from the resort glitz as you can get. But if you're looking for authenticity this is the place. Even the waiter spoke pidgin ("Careful deez buggaz stay hot!") The food was actually really really good, better than you'd expect from a neighborhood Japanese grandma kine restaurant. Basic quality of simple things like rice and broth and udon were high. The unagi was excellent. Even the yuzu cheesecake was good and surprisingly cheap.

Restaurant Matsu is a true hidden gem and now officially one of my favorite spots on Maui! It came highly recommended by locals and now I see why. As a big fan of udon soup, I had to try theirs with the tempura vegetables, and it did not disappoint. The broth was flavorful and comforting, and the tempura was perfectly crispy. I also grabbed a spamasubi (because, of course!), and it hit all the right notes; simple, satisfying, and packed with local flavor. The menu is full of tempting options, so it’s definitely a place I’ll be revisiting to try more. The service was friendly and efficient, which made the whole experience even better. If you’re in Maui and looking for something casual, delicious, and local-approved, Restaurant Matsu is the place to go. Highly recommend!

This place falls far short of a restaurant. I drank water from cracked plastic cups, ate from chipped plate, the forks so old and had a lot of scratches. We are ordered bento box and it’s not worth the money (36$) Food is not yummy. We were hungry, but we didn't eat with appetite. I don’t understand why there is so high rating. The shrimp are not good, the rice in Taki maki sushi is undercooked and dry. Ahi tuna is not bad and California roll was delicious. Customer service was not great too. We had a company of 8 people, but the waiter refused to let us join the tables together. After several unsuccessful attempts, they grudgingly allowed it.