Siu's Chinese Kitchen
About
A Local Favorite for Cantonese Comfort in Kahului
When you find yourself cruising through the heart of Maui and craving a no-frills, authentic plate, Siu's Chinese Kitchen serves as a reliable anchor. Located right in the bustling commercial hub of Kahului, this spot is where residents head when they want genuine flavor without the pretension of tourist-heavy dining.
The Flavor of Traditional Cantonese Cooking
The menu highlights classic Cantonese staples that favor generous portions and savory, umami-rich profiles. Regulars swear by their roast duck and char siu, which carry that distinct, slightly charred sweetness perfected over high-heat woks. The air inside is perpetually filled with the scent of ginger, scallions, and searing soy sauce, echoing the sounds of a busy kitchen that has been a staple in the Central Maui food scene for years.
Why You’ll Keep Coming Back
This is the kind of place that caters to the workday lunch crowd and families looking for a quick, filling dinner. The dining area is modest and functional, designed for eating rather than lingering for hours. You might notice the parking lot gets a bit cramped during the lunch hour rush, which is usually a dead giveaway that the local crowd considers this a must-visit. If you are exploring the island and want to step away from the resort food circuit, pulling up a chair at Siu’s offers an unfiltered look at the daily dining habits of the Kahului community.
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Location
70 E Kaahumanu Ave Ste C5, Kahului, Hawaii, 96732-2113
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Reviews
Showing 3 of 16 community reviewsJoshua ManglicmotGoogle Maps
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Maybe the best Roast Pork I've eaten ever, melt in da mouth ono. I'll be back for it again and again, compliments to the Chef!
Septiana WulandariGoogle Maps
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Pretty standard Chinese takeout in terms of portion and flavor. It was good, but nothing really stood out. The place is quite small and can get very humid when the weather is hot. Whether you dine in or take out, the food is served in takeaway containers, which I do not mind. They offer combo meals with white rice, fried rice, or chow mein, and you can choose two, three, or four side dishes. For char siu and roast duck, there is an extra charge. I ordered fried rice with roast duck and two spring rolls. The vegetable spring rolls were good, nicely crunchy, and not too oily. The fried rice had a pleasant flavor, slightly oily but not too much. I also enjoyed the roast duck, which was meaty, tender, and flavorful. Overall, it was a satisfying meal for under twenty dollars.
Maui World TravelersGoogle Maps
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When a business ups their game, a review update is in order. ATMOSPHERE: Siu's is still in the Maui Mall and hasn't been renovated in years, though it's still in good shape and pretty clean (out front, anyways). They have a hot line of premade food or you can order off the menu. Most of the business is takeout so eating in is very enjoyable as it's not crowded. I'm definitely coming here for lunch more often! One table is reserved for the staff that's cluttered with junk, but who cares! FOOD: Black Bean Chicken This is available on the hot line, either part of a combo plate or by itself in small or large boxes. It's absolutely delish and loaded with veggies (green peppers, zucchini, onions, carrots, and mushrooms) stir fried in a savory gravy with lots of black bean flavor. Heavenly over rice. House Cake Noodles - $12.95 Since my last update years ago, I've been on the hunt for a better version, but no one can top theirs. While the amount of cake noodles could be a tad bit more, theirs has the most traditional flavor and crunch. The thick, savory gravy is chock full of won bok, canned mushrooms, carrots, zucchini, chicken, and two shrimp. Definitely eat this in the restaurant as opposed to takeout as it tastes best hot from the kitchen, like how ramen does. I cleaned the whole plate and wanted to lick it clean but there were others around!? Beef Broccoli Another hot line item, it's hard to find a version as good as my dad used to make, but theirs comes closest. All I ask is for tender beef, crunchy and fresh broccoli, and a tasty gravy. Check, check, check! SERVICE: A vast improvement here as I've been greeted and thanked the last few times. Today, I was even given a follow-up shout of "Your cake noodle almost done"! Yes! OVERALL: Food improved and service better. Sure, I'm longing for dim sum, chicken feet, look funn, pork hash and what not, but this is Maui where there's a lack of Chinese restaurants. So, until someone opens up shop, Siu's is 3 + 2 = 5 (stars)!
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