Thai Mee Up
About
A Taste of Bangkok in Central Maui
Stepping up to the service window at Thai Mee Up feels less like a traditional sit-down dinner and more like discovering a in a busy Thai night market. Located right in the heart of Kahului, this food truck operation has gained a loyal following among locals who crave bold, punchy flavors without the pretense of a formal dining room.
Signature Flavors from the Griddle
The menu is anchored by their famous Pad Thai, which manages to strike that elusive balance between sweet, sour, and savory. You will smell the charred aroma of the wok before you even reach the counter. Their short rib tacos have also become a cult favorite, blending island-style protein with zesty Thai aromatics. If you order the Thai iced tea, expect it to be aggressively sweet and creamy—exactly how it should be to cut through the heat of their spicy bird’s-eye chili preparations.
The Kahului Food Truck Culture
Eating here requires a bit of adaptability. Since it is a roadside setup, you are usually dining on a picnic bench or taking your meal back to the car. Don't be surprised if you have to contend with a bit of road noise from the surrounding industrial area; it’s all part of the authentic experience. It is the perfect stop for a quick lunch during a day of errands or a casual dinner when you want high-quality cooking that skips the waitstaff and tablecloths. Come prepared for the occasional breeze, and keep in mind that their most popular items can sell out before the evening rush winds down.
Amenities & Features
Location
591 Haleakala Hwy, Kahului, Hawaii, 96732
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Reviews
Showing 10 of 153 community reviewsAimee HuangGoogle Maps
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I got Pad Thai and realized I don't like sweet dishes but this one was really good I still finished it. I don't know if they fried it in a wok or not but you can taste the "stirred fried" flavor.
GabriellaGoogle Maps
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Good Thai cuisine with good menu variety and timely service. The Pad Thai is super flavorful. Part of a nice food truck park with plenty of cuisine options to satisfy everyone and lots of outdoor seating. Overall, would recommend.
David BerningerGoogle Maps
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The Garlic Ahi was FANTASTIC! Absolutely delicious. Excellent first stop after arriving via Maui airport.
Rebecca HadGoogle Maps
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I ordered the tofu cashew dish. The person preparing my food kept touching his phone and then touching my tofu and wasn't wearing gloves. They would fail a food handling inspection for sure. Food tasted fine, nothing special but they did have the best prices so if you aren't really concerned with food handling my be the place for you.
Greek Murse Google ReviewerGoogle Maps
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My fiance and I got the Panang chicken curry and it was phenomenal! Portion size was nice and it was $13.61 after tax. I would highly recommend giving this place a taste.
The Global ReviewerGoogle Maps
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Amazing Thai food truck in Maui! The location is perfect and the food is even better. I’ve been to Thailand a few times, and this place instantly brought me back to the streets of Bangkok (just a bit pricier than street food, haha). I ordered the Pad See Ew and... It was incredible! Honestly one of the best I’ve had outside Thailand, and I could’ve easily eaten two. Prices are fair for the quality and portion. The seating area is covered, so you’re good whether it’s sunny or raining, and the whole place has a cozy, chill vibe surrounded by other food trucks. Definitely worth a stop if you’re in Maui and craving real Thai flavors.
Julie ViceGoogle Maps
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We had the chicken satee and it was delicious! The peanut sauce was to die for! And the spicy slaw also yummy! Even though the chicken was the meat, there was no fat or skin. Highly recommend. Great food truck park with lots of options.
Jane MathiasGoogle Maps
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Best Thai Food in Maui. We stopped by for dinner and ordered their fried pork ribs (served with rice) and their famous drunken noodles - both the dishes were a bomb. We devoured every bite of it and it was bursting with flavors. Portions were good and their spice levels are out of 10. Service is quick and there are plenty of tables to enjou your meal fresh there. All in all highly recommend this food truck to satisfy your thai cravings when visiting the island.
Maui World TravelersGoogle Maps
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Anyone that knows me, knows that food trucks aren't my favorite as many of them simply disappoint me with lackluster food. It took an episode of Diners, Drive In's & Dives (2017) to spark interest in me to try Thai Mee Up. Unfortunately the dish I wanted to try that was featured on the episode, Stuffed Chicken Wings, isn't offered any longer. No biggie as I'm up to trying other items. LOCATION: The granddaddy of food trucks (it looks like an RV!) is located in the food truck park across from Costco Kahului. Covered picnic tables are shared with the other trucks. MENU: Ribs, chicken, shrimp, curry, vegetarian option, chicken, specials menu, Thai iced coffee, Thai iced tea. FOOD: Pad Thai Shrimp It's a huge portion, good for around three people. The sauce flavor was a little sweet for me but not in excess that I didn't like it. I splashed on some shoyu and black pepper and was good to go. The noodles were cooked perfectly, mixed with six pieces of crunchy shrimp, bean sprouts, carrots, garlic and green onions. A diced peanut and scrambled egg mixture topped the dish, giving it a nice crunch with added moisture to the otherwise dense dish. I'm not a pad Thai expert but it was very good. I'd order this again plus chicken to add more protein. Salmon My spouse's dish that I had a forkful from. Man, talk about flavorful! I've never had salmon seasoned this well. In addition to its good moisture, the filet was infused with garlicky, sweet and salty goodness without any fishiness. My spouse loathes any form of bell peppers so beware that this came topped with some red bell peppers. Lemongrass Fried Chicken After receiving a sample of this the last time I was here, it was my mission to have a full plate of it as it was that good. I'm not a huge fan of lemongrass so it was a good thing that only a few pieces of chicken were seasoned with it. It mainly tastes like plain 'ol fried chicken, not a bad thing in my book. I did however start to dip them in a bit of shoyu for more of a zing. My only gripe about this dish is that the pieces of chicken are the size of Fritos chips; good but larger-sized pieces would be more delectable. A small portion of green papaya salad came to the side. SERVICE: Counter service was friendly and professional. Free samples of their Lemongrass Fried Chicken were handed out. OMG, absolutely ordering that next time! Food service took about ten minutes as it's fired-to-order and came out piping hot. Yes! TIP: The Stuffed Chicken Wings are no longer offered. OVERALL: Big portions, fair pricing, good food. A definite return. Only a handful of food trucks can make me say that.
Kylie OzolsGoogle Maps
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Fun little area with tons of food trucks to choose from! My husband and I tried Thai Mee Up and enjoyed our meals. We tried the Cashew Tofu, Vegetable Fried Rice and the Drunken Noodle. The Cashew Tofu was definitely our favorite. My husband also loved the Drunken Noodle, which he said had a good spice level to it as well. We both liked the fried rice, but felt it was lacking a bit of flavor. However, we took our meals to go, so perhaps adding soy sauce or their hot sauce in person could have helped, regardless it was still very good! Of note, we are vegetarian and I believe we were charged and given what I think was Fried Pork Ribs. While they looked good and I’m sure had tons of flavor, they went to waste. I’m not sure how that happened, but oh well.
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