A Wailuku family noodle shop that dates to 1933, now run by the third generation. It is famous for dry mein: wavy saimin noodles tossed in a secret seasoning, topped with char siu and bean sprouts, with dashi on the side.
Why we love it
Dry mein is a dish you can’t really get anywhere but Maui, and this is where it lives.
What to expect
It’s a breakfast-and-lunch spot on Wili Pa Loop in Wailuku, popular with locals, so expect a wait at the late-morning peak. Order the dry mein and dip the noodles in the broth, or get classic saimin. Save room for manju, the baked pastries filled with sweet beans such as lima bean or azuki, made from a recipe dating to the 1930s. It’s a natural stop before or after ʻĪao Valley or the Bailey House.
Know before you go
- Hours
- Listed as Tuesday–Saturday, 7 a.m.–2 p.m., closed Sunday and Monday. Call (808) 244-7124 to confirm.
- Order
- Dry mein, plus manju to go (lima bean is a favorite).
- Cash
- Food writers report it’s cash only.
- History
- Open since 1933 and run by the same family.
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