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Star Noodle

286 Kupuohi St, Lahaina, HI, 96761
  • (808) 667-5400
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  • Anita m.

    It was worth a shot, but the wait time (1.5 hr) kinda killed our taste buds. I was determined to eat here so I put up with the wait but I should have known better... The food was good and I highly recommend the loco green salad and you MUST get the kochu vinaigrette dressing. But sadly, nothing else stood out for us. The garlic noodles were just ok and needed a little more salt/spices. The Hot n Sour soup is probably as close as you can get to pho was good, but at $15, it seemed a little overpriced. The mango pudding was disappointing. I was expecting something similar to the ones served at dim sum but this one was a little blah. Not worth the wait. :(

    (3)

  • Jerry Z.

    A friend recommended we try Star Noodle when we got to Maui. It's a must! Had the Pad Thai and it was amazing. Great prices and great service. Yes the place is small and packed but that is because of the quality.

    (5)

  • Heather s.

    Yelp, you lead us astray this time! It's too bad the food didn't make up for the terrible service from our waitress Jessica. We called ahead and put our name on the list - we were quoted an hour from the time of our phone call and seated essentially right on time. That's where the service ended. Jessica came to tell us the special and then turned to walk away, without asking if we wanted anything to drink. That should be question number one from any wait staff after greeting the customer. During our meal, no one filled my empty water glass. No one came to ask how things were. No one noticed that they never brought out my husband's dish. 15 minutes into eating mine, I finally had to flag our waitress down. Because she never noticed as she never came by to check on us. And then she went to check the kitchen, came back out and proceeded to check in on the other tables without updating us. Another five minutes later until she finally brought out his dish with a simple "sorry about that." The food was okay, but certainly not worth the one hour wait times to be seated (even though we didn't even have to wait) or the bad service. Ahi avo had a really great flavor profile (4 stars). But it was too oily. And the price listed at MP ended up being $20!! Not worth that. (Especially when we can go to Eskimo candy and get a bowl of some similar ahi poke for $10). Singapore noodles, which I ordered, was a very large portion - decently priced at $12. It was good with yellow curry, chicken, shrimp, red peppers and onions. But nothing special - it would have been 2 stars on the mainland. My husband had the Hapa ramen 2 stars for $12. The ramen noodles were "mushy" according to my husband, who's quite the ramen conosseur. Too overcooked. Surprising given they prob didn't start whipping it up til we reminded them we were waiting for it! (We saw a table seated way after us get their ramen before we asked for it to be brought out). I'm guessing Jessica probably forgot to put the order in and didn't own up to it. At least apologize! Which is weird because she paid A LOT of attention to all the other tables surrounding us. After we left, I realized that what another Yelp reviewer said was true. They pay a lot more attention to you if you're white. Who knew an Asian-style restaurant on Maui might be racist in the 21st century. No thanks Star Noodle, I'm taking my business elsewhere when we make our annual Maui visits.

    (2)

  • Kimico P.

    A hidden gem a little out of the way but worth looking for ! Tasty not overly salty loved the Garlic noodles and so did my 2 year old! Brussel sprouts were tasty too ! Will defiantly be back

    (4)

  • Jenniffer C.

    Definitely a must when on Maui. Great food and amazing service. I definitely recommend the Vietnamese crepe- It's a twist on lettuce wraps! The pad Thai-cabbage was a little on the hard side. The pork buns were great. The hapa is kind of heavy for my preference. Definitely a 4-4.5!

    (4)

  • Pedro C.

    Great place in Maui. Definitely a change of pace and very inventive food choices. I came here with my girlfriend and ordered....everything on the menu. Haha yea, we did. A little bit pricey, but you can't get this type of food/execution anywhere else on the island. You should check this place out!

    (4)

  • Spencer M.

    The restaurant started by Chef Sheldon Simeon, our local representative on Bravos Top Chef, definitely did not disappoint. You could really get a sense of the fusion cuisine that Chef Simeon was going for. His Filipino roots really come out in many of his dishes and many local favorites are transformed into delightfully unique concoctions that dazzle guests. Everyone will talk about their famous pork buns or the Malasada dessert with chocolate and caramel dipping sauce, but I will discuss some of the other options that, in my opinion, bring a uniqueness begging for me to buy a plane ticket to Maui just to experience again. First, those gosh darn Brussels sprouts. I remember mom always trying to force me to eat my Brussels sprouts that were most likely previously frozen, Birds eye, mushy and just not appetizing, giving most adults the I will never like Brussels Sprouts mentality. Well, Star Noodle definitely knows how to flip that upside down and make us fall in love with this once hated humble vegetable. Quickly blanched, then shocked, then sautéed in bacon grease and cooked to a perfect Artichoke like consistency. Served with a KimChee purée (that's right, KimChee purée), something that leaves you with a who woulda thunk moment. The pair along with the crumpled bacon is absolutely delectable and has given me dreams of bliss since tasting. Then, there is the Filipino Bacon and Eggs. Thick cut cured pork belly, with a wonderful smokey flavor and cut up to bite size morsels that make want to shout alleluia, with red and yellow cherry tomatoes, Maui Onions and topped with a perfectly poached egg. What else could a person need? Pad Thai is a hard thing to get just right. Star Noodle and most likely Chef Simeon took one of my all time favorite dishes and boldly combined it with a Filipino twist by saying, I LOVE FISH SAUCE!!!!! Perfectly cooked rice vermicelli noodles, with all the right Pad Thai ingredients, sweet And fresh jumbo shrimp, and lots of Fish sauce, to make this Pad Thai one that quite literally forces saliva out of my saliva glands and puts thoughts of kidnapping Chef Simeon and forcing him to be my personal chef for all eternity into my head. I didn't even talk about their incredible housemade noodles or out of this world Dashi broth. But, I will say, Star Noodle is a must visit in Lahaina, Maui and might even be worth a plane ticket as well!!!!

    (5)

  • Tre M.

    After reading the reviews and having several people suggest this place, we decided to give it a try. We called 45 minutes ahead of time (definitely recommend) as it was a Saturday evening and busy. Showed up got right in. The entire staff was awesome. Upbeat, funny and very helpful with suggestions. Ordered the steamed pork buns, miso salmon, tempura shrimp, pad Thai and Malasadas. Best thing was the miso salmon. Perfectly cooked, great sauce. The tempura were just big in size that's it. The pork buns were ok. The pad Thai lacked favor, maybe should have been little more spicy in my opinion. The Malasadas were delish, the sauces they came with were great. Overall, place was ok. Some of the things were overpriced, the food I expected to have more favor! The customer service was great, our waitress was friendly, made good suggestions, just wish the food lived up to the hype!

    (3)

  • Catherine C.

    This place was recommended by our hotel concierge personnel. The chef was a Maui local who was on the show top chef. We decided to stop by for dinner and were really glad we did. We arrived at 5 pm on a Sunday and got seated right away at the bar. By the time we left, there was a line of people waiting outside the restaurant. I got the star udon, cooked in a pork broth and it was delicious. My boyfriend got the hapa ramen which was also delicious. We also got the pork buns as an appetizer. My boyfriend liked it, but I feel like I've had better pork buns in NY. Overall, I would definitely recommend this place.

    (5)

  • Irvin L.

    I came here because of the 1000 plus review of 4 star. We ordered 2 noodles and a Bao. The noodles were very plain I think I can cook way better. The Bao was not authentic at all. Overall this is not a 4 star noodle shop. Not worth the drive and money.

    (1)

  • Kenneth D.

    The food here is alright nothing special or eye catching just kind of plain our waiter forgot our noodles and soup so we had to wait here longer we were told the portions were family style so you expect a big plate for every so we ordered a few items we ended up still hungry all our food came one at a time only the noodles were portion enough to have family style seams like a hole in the wall kind of place but not really worth seeking out the deserts could be a bit more creative basically a mango flan cake and a square sugar doughnut with chocolate or butterscotch dip not really too much to pull you away from the beach here in all fairness it is fairly priced

    (3)

  • Hannah Y.

    This place was sooooooo delicious! We started with the pork buns. They were delicious! We were seated at the noodle bar and we loved watching food come and go. We then had the hot and sour soup and the large rectangular noodles (I forgot what my husband's dish was called). Both of our dishes were delicious! We ended with the fried doughnuts which were to live for!!!

    (5)

  • Aaron L.

    Wait is long, I did a walk-in and waited for about 45 min. Call trying to make reservations and its 2hr. Food was ok, my son had a gallic ramen which is pretty plain. We a lot tried the pork bun, in my opinion it's too much fat. Duck by in California is better. I had a udon ramen, nothing special. Waiting for an hour was too long for the food. The service was really good very nice people working there. The place is small.

    (4)

  • Mylinh L.

    Everything but the food was good here. I was super disappointed with the food that we got. Kim chee wings - has a nice crunch, but super salty!! I can barely finish one wing Pork buns - not too shabby. The pork had a good crisp to it with each bite, but better at Chairman Bao Singapore noodles - where's the flavor?! I can smell the curry flavor, but lack in flavor,the noodles were overcooked and the chicken was dry. Though the shrimp was big and juicy (that's the only plus with this dish) Garlic noodle - good al dente noodles, but the only garlic I tasted was the roasted garlic that was sprinkled on top

    (3)

  • Jae B.

    fusion food so complex it took a moment to register all the flavors of each dish. Party in my mouth. My picky kids didn't handle it quite as well but am glad we went. Won't quite experience this again anywhere else!

    (4)

  • Annie H.

    I grew up in the Toronto area so I know good asian food. This place is amazing!!! The only thing is they are very busy and you really should make reservations ahead of time. I had an 8:15 reservation but still ended up waiting 20 minutes to get my table. Service is excellent. Our server, Laura, was very good in explaining everything and gave great recommendations. Our water was refilled every 5 minutes. We ordered the steamed pork buns, garlic noodles and the hot and sour soup. Everything was great. I especially liked the garlic noodles. I was afraid that it may be too strong but it was really, really good. I will definitely be back.

    (5)

  • Mike G.

    Gotta love the food, presentation, and people! Phad Thai and Vietnamese crepes highly recommend.

    (5)

  • Julia K.

    We found this place after the Shark Pit was sold out of corn on the cob. The owner recommended this place and we came to find out one of the winning Top Chef winners was the Executive Chef here a couple of years ago. So we were very excited to see the Asian fusion menu and even more delighted to find that each cuisine we tasted was not only authentic but had a savory and fragrant twist! We are definitely coming back before we leave this magical island!

    (4)

  • Pamela N.

    I really wanted to like this place, but perhaps my lofty expectations just set the bar too high. We ordered: - pork bun: flavorful with a soft bun but the flavors just didn't mix well - hapa ramen: not a fan of the black sesame, made the ramen taste extra salty - hot n sour ramen: unique flavors, but still pretty average ramen. To be honest, the ramen was just okay. Nothing fabulous, but nothing terribly wrong. It was just ramen done right, but not well. I've definitely had better. Next time I'm in Maui, would I stop by? Unfortunately no, there are just too many delicious options in the area.

    (3)

  • Y T.

    I heard about Star Noodle being so amazing so I HAD TO try their famous Hapa Ramen. First, to be fair, I grew up in Japan so I tend to rate Asian food (especially Japanese food of course) pretty strict. Being said that, Hapa Ramen? Meh. Broth wasn't actually too bad, but using buckwheat noodle for a ramen wasn't cool. Meat was kinda dry, egg was almost raw but this could be personal preference. The best tasted ingredients was bamboo shoot, which is pretty sad. I also ordered the pork bun since a lot of people on Yelp were excited about. Hmm, it wasn't bad but nothing too special. The Chairman the food truck in San Francisco area makes better pork buns. The donuts thingy was great. I don't usually like too much sugar in any deserts, and it was just right amount of sweetness! I just had to try this place once and my mission is done.

    (3)

  • Rob L.

    Delicious! Nice price point. Noodle dishes were delicious. Like the share plates but they were a bit on the pricey side . The donuts were a great finish.

    (5)

  • Derrick W.

    Not sure why the hype. Any ramen noodle place in Seattle is better than this. Over 2000 reviews and 4 stars? Sure, let's try it. Made reservation but even so, we still waited 25 mins past our reservation time. In fact, we showed up early and the guy hostess was surprised and told us to wait outside. The parking lot is bigger than the restaurant itself. Restaurant isn't big and it was fully packed at 1:30pm. Plenty of parking spaces and it's free parking. :) The broth for the ramen is the key. It's ok but I can't say it's worthy of 4 stars. Definitely not on par with Santouka or Kukai. If you are tired of poke, laulau, locomoco, or any seafood and have to have ramen, go here by yourself and my be you can just sit at the bar without waiting. If you have more than 4 in the group, go somewhere else and enjoy the paradise.

    (2)

  • Richard C.

    I have a theory, where busy restaurants, raise prices till people stop coming, and In my humble opinion, Star Noodle has accomplished that. The tiny portions were pricey, and we won't return, Steamed Pork Buns - Duroc Pressed Pork, Hoisin, Shiitake, Cucumber 10 3 semi soggy buns with a little piece of dry pork on em? kind of tasty but 3 bucks + each?, no way Brussels Sprouts - Pan Roasted, Bacon, Kim Chee Puree 9 A buck and a half per sprout, are you kidding me? sorry star noodle , its a no for me

    (2)

  • Kathy S.

    I wasn't blown away by Star Noodle, but it was pretty damn good. It's a trendy, modern place, and I love the community-style table down the middle of the restaurant. We came back several times during our week in Maui, and worked our way through quite a bit of the menu in that time! Our favorites... - Garlic Noodles - Roasted Mushrooms - Hapa Ramen - Steamed Pork Buns - Local Saimin My best advice would be to come for a late lunch (around 12:30 or 1pm) to avoid crowds. We usually came around that time and rarely ever had to wait for a table!

    (4)

  • Ramona N.

    Not sure where all the great reviews are coming from.... It was just ok. Recommend pad Thai, not recommended the scallops!!!! Three scallops in a park tasting greasy sauce.... Horrific. Mushrooms...almost I existent and oily. Cannot comment on pork dishes, soup is more noodles, the Vietnamese crepes are full of mayo....

    (3)

  • Anon H.

    Star Noodle did something hostess did something bad! They told my daughter and o the wait would be 45 min to 1 hr the. One from our party went in 20 min later and she then said it would be 1hr 45 and basically called me liar!! Disappointing!

    (1)

  • Melissa Y.

    We ordered the steamed pork buns, roasted mushrooms, garlic noodles, Kim Chi wings and Kalbi steak. The steamed pork bun and Kalbi steak was average. The rest were not good at all. I would compare this place to a higher end Panda Express. Such a disappointment. Not sure how this place got 4 stars. I was expecting a garlic noodle type similar to Crustacean restaurant. The Kim Chi wings were a replica of orange chicken. No Kim chi flavor of any sort.

    (2)

  • Derek N.

    The food is really great, but it is a better idea to do carryout than to try and eat there. Takes forever to get seated, even with a reservation but with carryout the food was ready when we got there.

    (4)

  • Eliza A.

    Love Star Noodle! Our favorites include the Vietnamese crepe, the ahi belly (not on the daily menu), any and all noodle dishes and the pohole salad. We've eaten here countless times and have never been disappointed.

    (5)

  • Dorothy T.

    The server said the pad Thai and garlic noodles were the two most popular. Pad Thai is a 3 star plate. There was not much flavor and I found it bland. The noodles were cooked perfectly and were not soggy Garlic Noodles is a 4 star plate. The garlic flavor was very pronounced and noodles were cooked very well. The noodles were not oily.

    (3)

  • Chuck B.

    Well, after a near 70 min wait we finally got to our table and ordered up the following: 1. Hapa Ramen: it was a 7/10 as it was not your traditional ramen. The noodles fell apart easily in your mouth. 2. Singapore Noodles: again, different from what we get at some of my other fav restaurants but I liked the fact that they added a lot of curry. 3. Star Kim Chee: it was average compared to what I've eaten in Korea. 4. Kim Chee Wings: didn't taste like Kim Chee but had a nice sauce on them. 5. Filipino Bacon & Eggs: this was a surprisingly tasty dish. It was mini lechon with an egg on a hot plate. Highly recommended. Overall, the prices here are much more reasonable than many of the restaurants here on Maui so, I'll give them a 4 Star Rating. Even though the wait really annoyed me...

    (4)

  • Krystle L.

    Ordered the garlic noodles, pork buns, and the udon. All were decent but nothing stood out. Garlic noodles are very thin noodles (unlike the thick Vietnamese garlic noodles from SF). The udon had a very light broth, which would be pretty boring on its own, but a nice cleanser to the strong garlic noodles. Actually the pear cocktail the waiter recommended was the surprising highlight of the night.

    (3)

  • Allison L.

    Went last night for dinner - great vibes here and friendly staff. We sat at the bar and let Johnny pick and choose our dishes. We had the octopus special and ahi appetizer which were both amazing. Pork buns were also phenomenal. Jalapeño margs here are delicious and refreshing with the Maui weather. Finished off the meal with the Malasadas - so yum!! Highly recommend this place, and to let the server handle your ordering!

    (5)

  • Matthew L.

    Service was awesome (Miki we think), food was amazing and the place looked top notch. We had the ahi 'poke' which melted in our mouths and shrimp tempura which was cooked perfectly. I ordered the Hapa ramen which we split and my gf ordered the garlic noodles, both of which were incredible. I would recommend this to anyone visiting as we were one couple amongst mostly locals.

    (5)

  • R S.

    Holy hot and sour, batman! I dream of this broth. I would bathe in it. We went as often as possible without looking like stalkers or binge eaters. Also had the pork buns. Every time. And the garlic noodles (yes!), the hapa ramen (double yes!)...like someone wrung a pig out into your bowl, it was so amazingly porky! Oh, and the Vietnamese crepe (meh). But I return to the hot and sour. It's in my top 5 meals ever. Please go. Please order it. Please slurp it with unbridled glee. Order a few gallons to go, you'll want it for later. The service was also fine, one server in particular (Anna, maybe?), with an English accent, was amazing. Go. Order. Slurp.

    (5)

  • Mandy E.

    Star noodle is a local favorite with a pacific rim flavor that keeps you coming back for more. My favorites are the pohole salad which is flavorful and makes you feel like you are in Hawaii . The ahi avo is fresh ahi and avocado in a sweet soy sauce, chicken yakitori sticks are flavorful and moist. The pad thai noodle and pork buns are must haves! Listen for the daily specials as today the ahi special was crispy and moist and so "broke da mouth" delicious. The energy is quick , the wait staff does a great job and you leave feeling great .

    (5)

  • Amy C.

    The ambivalent reviews confused me, but I'm glad we took the chance. We went at about 5:30 on a Monday evening and got seated right away. What we ordered: "Bacon" and eggs, which was pork belly on a sizzling plate with onions and a poached egg we were instructed to crack and mix in immediately. Amazing. Pork buns, which were overrated, esp. if you are used to bun-style dishes in Asian cuisine. Hapa ramen, which was tasty. Our not-quite 2 year old son ate half of it on his own. Half order of garlic noodles, overrated - it's noodles with garlic, but even after polishing off half the ramen, our kid wanted more, so I figured this was a safe bet for him. Half order of fried saimin, tasty! Very homestyle though, so if you're expecting out of this world, can't make it at home, amazing, yes, you will be disappointed. But it was good. Scallop shooters, which made me incredibly happy, especially with the sambal sauce. Malasadas, Leonards this is not. They were fluffy and tasty, but I'd take a Leonards malasada any day. I had a Soho Sparkler, which was basically Soho lychee liquer with some sort of sake, lemon, and muddled strawberries I think. Tasty. All in all, we really enjoyed this meal. I can also see why some people might have had different ideas of what the food should be like and been disappointed. It was good, slightly pricey, but we'd definitely go again if/when we visit this area once more.

    (4)

  • Ro J.

    Awesome food. Had the filipino bacon and eggs and steamed pork buns. They are a must.

    (5)

  • Carol L.

    We weren't able to get a reservation at this Chef Sheldon Simeon restaurant, but the hostess told us to call about 30-45 min before arriving to be placed on the waitlist. We did just that and didn't have to wait long when we got there, and it was very crowded. There was so much we wanted to try, but we settled on three of their most popular items: STEAMED PORK BUNS, LAHAINA FRIED SOUP and GARLIC NOODLES. The steamed bao had a nice smooth texture, with a filling of thick sliced pork and sliced shiitakes and cucumbers. We almost ordered another round. The fried soup isn't soup at all. It's a dish of thick tapioca noodles pan-fried with ground pork and bean sprouts. Surprisingly good. The garlic noodles are definitely a dream for garlic lovers with lots of fresh and fried garlic throughout. There's also a full menu of sake, cocktails, beer and wine. I tried one of their sake cocktails -- the JASMINE DREAM -- made with lychee, jasmine tea liqueur, Nigori sake and Xrated (passion fruit and mango vodka). Stiff pour. We took most of our food home for leftovers so that we could try a couple of desserts. When searching Yelp for MALASADAS, the ones here kept coming up. I think both of us were disappointed. I've definitely had better. The MANGO PUDDING was gritty, not silky, and the flavor of mango just didn't shine. At least we had leftovers to look forward to.

    (4)

  • Michael S.

    Better than I expected. Worth the wait even for 1 hour wait. The ramen is just so so but the appetizers are dynamite. The crepe, the bun, the tempura shrimp, and the scallop shots all must try. You won't be disappointed.

    (5)

  • Jeska P.

    First time to Hawaii, first time here. Food was AWESOME! First off the restaurant itself is nicely decorated. Really comfortable. It has a LA-esque feel to it, but once you look out the window you remember where you are. The food is meant to be shared amongst all people at the table. I always enjoy this style of eating, because you get to try a little bit of everything. We ordered the Steamed Pork Buns, Kim Chee Wings, Lahaina Fried Soup, and the Fried Saimin. All great dishes!! I definitely recommend the pork buns and wings! Those were awesome. The noodles were also good, but order around and try different flavors! The waiter let us know that all the noodles are made in house. For the price, this is a DEAL! Thank you Star Noodle. If I ever I'm around and you're around, I'll be here.

    (5)

  • Christine C.

    SINGAPORE NOODLES. just go get it. It is so good. I would say Star Noodle is probably one of the best meals I had in Maui and an affordable one at that. Not sure why some of these reviews say it is pricey.... The pohole salad was extremely delicious. The flavors are delicate and simple but addicting. I wish we had pohole on the mainland...My bf got the fried soup. I wasn't too much of a fan but he was super into it. They are literally big fat puffy pillowy noodles. If you're into lemonade... and different flavored lemonades.... I suggest you get them here. They are so refreshing!!!!! I wish they sold pitchers of it.

    (5)

  • Satish P.

    Awesome pork buns tempura shrimp and noodles love it. Asian pear drink was splendid. Had the noodles broth was great

    (5)

  • Elliott W.

    Excellent. Malasadas. Shrimp tempura. Non alcoholic beverages all great. Great waitress from Portland.

    (5)

  • Anita A.

    My wife and I really enjoyed the food here while we were on our honeymoon. We waited about half hour to be seated but it was well worth it, so be sure to make Reservations. We ordered the Pad Thai, Kim Chee, Yakitori and Kim Chee Wings. I can't say that one was better than the other, it was all very flavorful. It was nice to get away from the resort restaurants and try something different. I just wish I had the appetite to try more dishes. Their "share dishes" can easily serve 2-3 people. Don't forget to ask for sauces for an extra kick. My wife had the Agave Rose cocktail and she loved it (she loves tequila). The prices are very reasonable for the area. I told everyone I know about this place to make sure they try it if they're ever in Maui. We will definitely go back on our next trip.

    (5)

  • Billy A.

    Tourist trap, I've eaten much better Thai food. I expect much more. We have learned that in Hawaii if you walk in and you see no natives, just leave.

    (2)

  • J J.

    I so wanted to like this place.... I watched Top Chef and my wife and I loved Sheldon Simeon. We ordered a bunch of food with another couple. Sadly, the food was nothing special. Food ordered - thoughts - pork buns - good. - vietnamese crepe - alright - garlic noodles - way too seafood-y. I love seafood but all I tasted was shrimp.... - pad thai - no flavor - Lahaina fried soup - pretty good - Singapore Noodles - not good.

    (3)

  • Jenny W.

    Super disappointed given all the hype. We got the food to go given the long wait for a table (when we got our food, we still wouldn't have been seated). The Saimin was disappointing, pretty minimal, skip this. The Hapa Ramen was my favorite, the soup was delicious and I loved the balance of the veggies, soft egg and meat. The vietnamese crepe was interesting - we couldn't figure out how to eat it initially, but we realized that we were supposed to stuff parts of the crepe and meat into the lettuce leaves. I think it's more about the cool concept than the actual taste, which was pretty standard. All in all, I'm not sure why this place is raved about so much. It's got nothing on the ramen places back home, but I guess it's a cheap but nice place to eat for Maui. The interior is really cute and I think it's a nice place to eat (if you can get a seat!).

    (3)

  • Meg C.

    Good food, slightly over-hyped in terms of taste. The flavors and dishes were fairly traditional but yummy nonetheless. We loved the garlic noodles and hot and sour soup. The malasadas were delightful adorable and sugaryly decadent but a bit bland when you actually took a bite. The only reservation we could get was for 5pm which felt too early. The cool thing was that there's a trapeze school that we could see from our table and we basically could watch them practice during our dinner which was a fun element of the meal.

    (4)

  • Tara H.

    So good , I love the pad Thai and the delicious cocktails ... We like to come for lunch it gets supper packed and we have a one year old so sitting at the bar isn't an option. My husband loves the soups and pork buns. Definitely a must in maui

    (5)

  • Catherine S.

    This is my new favorite restaurant. I can't say enough good things about the food, the service and the great friendly staff. If I could give it ten stars, I would!

    (5)

  • Dustin S.

    we did take out this year. we have had dinner here each trip for a few years now. i was impressed with their take out - good sized portions, excellent value. stand outs - singapore noodles, bacon and eggs, pad thai (not typical style in most thai restaurants in the US). the fried soup was a favorite for the kids - big thick noodles, easy for little ones to grab a hold of. its our only 'must go' spot in maui.

    (5)

  • Meredith K.

    We arrived early on Monday for dinner and were lucky to get a table for 2. We were informed from liable sources to not expect too much. C'mon we're from SF and we have lots of good food, especially Asian! We shared the kim chee, our waiter's suggestion - vietnamese crepe, and fried saimin. Everything seemed fresh and it was overall ok. Their menu is trying to cover several Asian cuisines and trying to make it a little more upscale. Practically all upscale Asian food is overrated...sorry. Anyway I digress, we saved our tummies for the malasadas - sorry but I've had better.

    (3)

  • Matthew L.

    In general Maui is an expensive island-- from it's luxury hotels and relatively pricier restaurants (not always fancy, but you can always expect a higher price tag still). Much of the food in Wailea, Kapalua and Lahaina can be $$$-$$$$ (per Yelp dollar sign ratings), but Star Noodle offers an excellent hearty meal for only a $$ price tag, which makes this place a great option for food I'm the area for more budget-minded connoisseurs. A lot of the food in Hawaii has a lot of influence from Asian cultures, and Star Noodle is no different... With its elements from Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese cuisines. My friend and I ordered the ramen, garlic noodles, pork belly buns, and the bacon and eggs. Overall the food was very good with big portions and was similar to Asian food that I've had back at home. The only dish I didn't really like was the garlic noodles... It wasn't garlicky enough even though we asked for extra garlic! For dessert we had the masaladas -- similar to Leonard's on Oahu, which came with decadent chocolate and butterscotchy-caramel dipping sauces and peanuts... Which was absolute heaven! Perfectly fried and sugared, it's like a symphony of textures and flavors in your mouth. You must definitely get the masaladas after your meal! Service was also top notch. The waitstaff here definitely take good care of you and are very friendly and down to earth. Parking may be difficult if you come for dinner between 6-7 pm (expect a 1 hour wait too, if you come in a group of 2!), but there is plenty of street parking so not too big of a deal. Overall this place gets a solid 4 stars for cooking some super good food, excellent service, and being a great "bang for the buck" despite being in an expensive, touristy destination island. Aloha!

    (4)

  • M E.

    I went kicking and screaming to this place in an effort to feed me as I was literally dying of starvation stuck on the island in a rental car trying to find food that was not a tourist trap. Welcome Star Noodle. I know I am late to the party as this place has been around for a nice long while but with zero expectations I thought it was good. I thought the food was really good for lunch. I am not sure I would run here for dinner but for lunch it was definitely on point. They also have a full bar (what appeared like a full bar) so that was helpful as well and the drinks were pretty good. ROI was there. I don't spending if I am getting good food that fills me up. The only huge downside which I am not sure is their fault is the fact that I had to wait for an hour + for a table. It was far too long to wait and I hadn't done that in a very long time. Finally when we get seated we get a table near the bathroom with me facing the wall. That was a definite no no but after they moved us to the window I was happier. Although I would never wait an hour for a table again. Definitely a one time thing.

    (3)

  • Shawn B.

    This restaurant is good. Very busy but worth wait

    (4)

  • Nick L.

    Great food, small service issue. This place get's crowded quick and the wait get's longer and longer as expected. There's one huge table in the center of the restaurant and you sit next to and across from other people, kind of an interesting experience. There are also tables around the large center table and the bar. The bar seating is also handled by the host/hostess. We got there before the dinner rush and a little after the lunch rush, we still waited 20 minutes, which was no big deal at all. The waitress explained the menu "concept" and most dishes were small and for sharing (do you remember when you didn't need a menu explained to you?) We were also told that food would come out as it was ready and not together (not usually the mark of a great kitchen, but whatever) We started with some kimchee, steamed pork buns and filipeno bacon and eggs. All 3 were very good. The steamed buns come with small clear plastic squeeze bottles of hot mustard and plum sauce. Which was sort of nice, but the bottles were a bit scratched up and obviously well used, I would have preferred a small divided plate just to look cleaner. We then got the saimin, which was a major disappointment. There was almost zero flavor and when I order something that's described as fried I do expect at least a mild texture to it. This was just thin tasteless noodles in an almost tasteless broth with some little chunks of spam tossed in. We both had 2 bites and pushed it away. I ordered the hapa ramen and it was really quite good, a great broth and a nice spice! I really enjoyed it. They split the bowls so my wife and I could share. When the waitress came by and asked how we were doing we told her we didn't care for the saimin at all. I also asked if it was supposed to have any texture and she said, "that's how it's supposed to be, ours is the best and people love it." she then asked if there's anything wrong with it and I said that neither of us cared for it at all and we're not sure if this is how it's supposed to be prepared as per the description, she said, "ok" and walked away. I can't remember the last time I've dined at a decent place and a server made so little effort. Not liking a dish does NOT happen often to me. Normally the server will grab the dish and offer to take it off the bill. Our sad full dishes just sat at the end of the table reminding us of the disappointment. Also at this point in the meal the service went from doing well or as well as they could (due to the crowd)to almost an indifference. We never got asked if we wanted another cocktail, so we didn't order one. There were no more "table touches" by the server. We just felt abandoned. We ordered dessert and got the malasadas and they were wonderful. The order was larger then I would have expected and the provided sauces and toppings really made it a great dessert. It would have been a 4 star layup. Minus 1 star for the server's performance.

    (3)

  • Gessa C.

    The soup for the Star Noodle was so good. We tried the pad Thai and that was good. Tasted like home. Then the Ahi poke avo, a lil too salty for me but the fish was very buttery and fresh. We had the malasadas which was 5 fried donuts. I love desserts but I didn't care for this one. I'd come back for more soup and to try some other things.

    (4)

  • Meridith Z.

    It would've been one star if I didn't love the Malasadas so much. The food sucked. Let me explain. We tried to get takeout last night on a Saturday because I knew there would be a crazy wait. They wouldn't do takeout because it was busy. Okay. Called back today on Easter, packed again, got pad Thai, pork buns, Singapore noodles and Malasadas. Pad Thai had zero flavor. Sad. Bland and sweet. No kick. Singapore noodles had chicken which was BURNT and barely any flavor except from the lime which came with it. And the abundance of BEAN SPROUTS? And GREEN ONION? When they have a full layer of these things over a dish it's obviously there to hide the food and because it is CHEAP. The pork buns were alright. My husband found them bland. The Malasadas are good, but not worth the hassle. Honestly go to china bowl. I'm thinking of calling for takeout now since this meal was a failure.

    (2)

  • Ange M.

    OMG - so damn good. Everything is tasty - my very favorite is the filipino bacon and eggs. Vietnamese Crepe comes in at a close 2nd. Service is great, prices are decent for the food and experience. Only gripe is the long wait to get in. Still I go, I wait and I eat because ultimately it's worth it.

    (5)

  • Conrad J.

    Food was fantastic. Loved the Lahaina Fried Soup. Service was outstanding. Ahi was fantastic as was the wings. The Raman and hot n sour was great. There is a wait bit if you time it right, you can get in after about a 15 minute wait. We were there between 430 and 5 p. when we left, it was an hour +. Do yourself a favor and try the Asian Pair Saki. It was amazing. We need one of these in OC.

    (5)

  • William C.

    Great Asian fusion style restaurant that offers food from all over asia. I actually came here once back in 2010 and now almost 5 years later the food is still tasty. Unlike 5 years ago, now you have to wait a bit for your table when you come here during lunch or dinner time. We ordered some of the signature dishes such as pork buns, as usual very tasty. kimchi wings is a bit salty but still good. Ramen noodle is one of the best ramen I ever tasted! very very good! and singapore noodle, it could use bit more salt. For dessert we ordered the mango pudding which is very good. Service is great. One thing I do not like is the community table, I know they want to make you feel like eating with friends but when you sat next to a group with some of them don't know how to use chop sticks, you will see their food flying into your plate....

    (4)

  • Jax M.

    2.5 stars is probably more appropriate. The problem with this place is that the food does NOT justify the long wait. My family and I had to make 4 attempts at 4 different times to get the opportunity to eat here. Eventually we had to show up right before they opened in order to get seated within a reasonable time. Many restaurants in Maui have long waits too but at the very least you're usually looking at an ocean view while you wait. This restaurant is almost hidden in a more industrial/warehouse part of town. Like I said, the food is just ok. The Ramen broth was really good but everything else is more pretty than it is tasty. Garlic noodles were really dry, steamed pork buns were bland, and the yakitori sticks were almost burnt. The upsides to this place are friendly service, nice ambience, and the malasadas are delicious. I would only be willing to come back if the wait isn't so ridiculous.

    (2)

  • Sophie L.

    Good but not worth the wait. There was close to an hour wait even after calling ahead. Our waiter was interesting, he was super nice at first then really rude 5 minutes later. The Singapore noodles were good. Pork buns and Malasadas were okay. The hot and sour soup was not worth it. Maybe I'm just used to really good Asian food and my expectations were too high for Star Noodle after all the good reviews.

    (3)

  • Alan K.

    Stopped by for lunch yesterday. When eating with the kids, must go by what they like (aka makes them happy). We all loved the shrimp tempura which was by far best I've ever had. The pad Thai was delicious and went super fast. The Yakitori with chicken teriyaki was small but but again was delicious. We also had the ramen which was good but not a huge hit and the Singapore noodles which was similar. The restaurant was small and a little tight but it worked well as ambiance was nice. Staff was ok, not very friendly but efficient. It was a little expensive for lunch but overall very good experience.

    (4)

  • Rebecca D.

    Seriously delicious. We are about to head over for our second time this trip. We had the Pad Thai and the pork buns. They were awesome! We split them and were stuffed. We got the malasadas as well. I think they were the only disappointment of the meal. We love Leonards on Oahu but this is nothing like that. They are smaller and sort of dry. More in the Chineese donut family. I also would complain that we walked in and there were empty tables everywhere and they still asked us to wait 15 minutes. I'm not exaggerating. The place was 30-40% full so that was a little odd. Overall loved it!

    (4)

  • Rachel M.

    I'm a Top Chef fan so I wanted to try Sheldon Simeon's restaurant. We chose to dine here after our long Road to Hana and for our final dinner in Maui. This is what we ordered: Asian Pear cocktail (3 stars) - This was bubbly and refreshing. Agave Rose cocktail (4 stars) - I enjoyed the flavors of this muddled strawberry margarita. Miso Salmon (3 stars) - I wish it had more miso flavor, but the fish was cooked perfectly. Steamed Pork Buns (4 stars) - The pork was tasty but I wish there was a little more between the thick, soft bun. Rib Eye (4 stars) - We enjoyed the tender sous vide slices. Since it was on a sizzling platter, it continues to cook. So grab your pieces right way if you like it rarer like me. I liked the teriyaki and kimchi puree sauces. Garlic Noodles (3 stars) - Although it had a good garlic flavor, it's not a stand alone dish since it didn't have protein or vegetables. Pad Thai (4 stars) - This was a really good pad thai and had the flavors you except. Malasadas (3 stars) - They weren't that special. It was dense, and the sauces were okay. Service (4 stars) was great. I loved that the staff really knows the details of each menu item. Expect to wait around 20-30 minutes without a reservation since the place is small. I'm an LA girl who loves Sunday brunch so the wait didn't bother me.

    (4)

  • SB S.

    Soooooo not worth the wait. Everything was either bland or lackluster. Kim chee wings- not my thing. My husband liked them though. Vietnamese crepe- Blech. The blandest taste ever. The only savior was all the fresh herbs that came with it. Pork based noodle soup (can't remember the name) made me squeamish. Something about it being pork broth grossed me out. Needed major seasoning up to taste appetizing. Fried soup- not a soup. Tapioca noodles made this dish up. It was just okay. Malasadas were the best thing here. Don't go.

    (2)

  • Michael N.

    At least worth one visit, probably more. The Vietnamese Crepes were excellent. Also, we liked the pork buns and Hot and Sour soup. The Garlic noodles were pretty good, but not too big a deal. The Filipino Bacon and Eggs were tasty, very rich, but probably wouldn't do a second time. Enjoyed the Brussel Spouts with Kim Chee. I regularly eat Thai. The food here is very unique and reasonably priced and set up to share so everyone gets to try a lot of different things... A great way to present it. The mixed drinks are also tasty and fairly unique. No complaints for the service, but they do seem very busy. The restaurant itself always seems busy, but worth it.

    (5)

  • Veronica T.

    Super busy place. Very popular. For a group of 4 people the wait was about an hour when we arrived at 6pm. We left and had to come back another time. This time we made reservations and were seated right away. Service was excellent and quick. Food was delicious. We ordered pork buns, Singapore noodles and ramen. Of course we had to order malasadas for dessert even though we were so full. It was worth it. Definitely will come back again when we're visiting!

    (5)

  • Michelle C.

    Apparently, I never reviewed Star Noodle the first time I came. Good thing I returned this summer! Even better news: the quality and service are still on par. This September, Johnny B was the man. If you're lucky enough to get him as your server, get excited. The pork belly buns are pretty much my favorite. Pork is pretty much the best meat ever, so there's that. Then the shiitake mushrooms and cucumber + hoisin bring it home inside a delicious pillow of a bun. You can order whatever number you want. I suggest a number great than 5. mmm. garlic noodles are yummy. any of the dishes with spam are a must. stop being scared of spam, you sissy. really though, try the local saimin. Wafu Dashi Broth, kamaboko, green onions and yes, spam. I tried the pad thai this last go 'round at the behest of someone who swore it was one of the best they'd had. I do NOT have a thing for pad thai or anything Thai for that matter. This however - just, wow. It was really great. The malasads are great for a little somethin' sweet at the end of the meal.

    (5)

  • Katie B.

    Had lunch at Star Noodle today and was impressed. Suggest making a reservation because they are packed. The 5 stars are for: steamed pork buns and garlic noodles and our waitress, Sarah B. The Kalbi beef app and pad thai were good too. Skip the malasadas.. They aren't really malasadas (if you think of Leonard's or T. Komoda's, etc) Definitely will be back - delicious!

    (5)

  • Mihai R.

    It's a cool out of the way spot, service was super friendly. But the value is simply not there. When I got the garlic noodles for ten bucks, I thought there would be some sort of protein to accompany the small plate of carbs. There wasn't. Everything tastes great, but the portions are a wee bit small for a big guy. And it's far from a nutritious meal.

    (3)

  • Nancy G.

    Wet love Star Noodle, enough said. Everything, did I say, EVERYTHING is delicious. You will thank me

    (5)

  • Danielle C.

    3.5 stars, rounding up to 4 because I can't give half stars on Yelp. I am always a bit wary of "Asian fusion" restaurants but I was on vacation so why not. Everyone recommended reservations but we were able to get a table within 5 minutes for dinner. The menu is actually not that large so if you have a large party you could theoretically get one of everything I feel like. Here are the dishes we tried: -Garlic noodles. There was a lot of garlic flakes on top which made the noodles very fragrant. The flavor was decent. The noodles were quite thin, almost like birds nest noodles. -Saimin noodles. Eh. Probably my least favorite dish. I thought the dish could use more Saimin and spam. The sauce on the side helped but not by much. -Yakitori. I don't know what I was expecting. The chicken just tasted like teriyaki sauce. -ahi with avocado. Pretty fresh pieces. The pieces were drenched in some sort of oil or sauce. The avocado pieces added a nice touch. Service was cool. Our server was this chill dude from Georgia. Everyone had this surfer chill vibe to them here. Dinner was about $60 for two.

    (4)

  • Marina H.

    This place was AWESOME! I'd read about the restaurant, heard about it from others, AND was recommended to eat here by some friends. We were so happy that it was a restaurant we enjoyed too! Definitely one of our top meals on our Maui trip. We made lunch reservations over OptenTable and were seated within five minutes. As a fair warning, lunch hour and dinner are VERY busy. Make a reservation a day or more in advance if you can! The two of us sat at the bar which was actually really fun because we got to see all the different types of food coming out of the kitchen. The bartender was serving us, and he made some great recommendations, as well as explained clearly how the family-style menu works. We had the ahi special, a small order of the garlic noodles and the yakitori. This was plenty for two people with a couple of drinks. Totally enjoyed the food and vibe of this place. Our hotel offers a shuttle to Lahaina and we walked up the hill to the restaurant. It was a long, hot and strange walk. If you have the ability, I would definitely recommend driving. It's quite far from the main road.

    (5)

  • Angeline K.

    After my last visit two years ago, things have gone a little downhill at this place. They only take reservations for parties of 7 or more now, so the wait for two people was 1.5 hours long. My husband called ahead to put our names down while we were shopping in Lahaina. We stayed there for awhile to kill time, but when we got to the restaurant it was still another 30-40 minutes. Finally we got seated at the bar and it took quite awhile for someone (Johnny) to take our order. I still think the food is pretty good, but far from mind blowing and definitely not worth a 1.5 hour wait. If you want to try this place go during off hours. Having had Momofuku since our last visit, the pork buns here pale in comparison, big time. I'm not a hater of the garlic noodles like most of the reviewers are, but it's nothing amazing. Ahi avo is still good but like others said probably not worth the market price you pay and something you can probably make at home. Filipino bacon and eggs was probably the most flavorful dish we had.

    (3)

  • Roger P.

    I always want to start off rating every restaurant 5-stars because I know how hard the restaurant business can be. This place especially since it came both highly rated on Yelp as well as by our hotel concierge. The "mandatory" 45 minute wait also gave us hope (it has to be good if you have to stave for it, right?). This is one of these times where it becomes very obvious what happens when you leave food ratings to non-professional critics (myself included). What should have tipped me off was all of the clientele at the restaurant and in line were all white. First, the hostess apparently skipped us and decided to sit another couple ahead of us. We went in to ask about our wait and was finally seated (we took a peek at the wait list and have no idea what circles next to our name means). Minus one star. When we were finally seated at the bar our server Zane never gave us water and just tossed a few menus at us. I also had to keep asking my water to be refilled when I could see him proactively fill the water of the customers sitting right next to me. I can't imagine his blind spot being greater than 6-inches. I never remember any waiter's name, but his service was so poor I remembered Zane's name printed on the bill. I clearly remember he would be attentive to all of the white clientele but ignore us. He never even bothered to hand us the hot towels and I had to ask for them from another server. I still tipped him 20% because I preemptively felt bad about the bad Yelp review I was going to leave. Minus one star. We ordered the pork bun, ahi, Hapa ramen, and malasada. The pork bun that every Yelper raved about here is essentially a "white" Taiwanese hamburger minus the peanuts and sugar. The bun was pre-made and from a supermarket and overall it was a very underwhelming appetizer. Minus one star. The Hapa ramen was okay. The soba noodle tasted store bought and the broth was just okay with a hint of dashi flavor. I've had significantly better ramen in the mainland (Ramen Dojo, Ramen Parlor) and in Honolulu. Minus one star. But, the other waitress (not Zane) that took our order offered to split the bowl for us and gave us extra poached egg as well as meat. It was very sweet of her to do so. Plus one star. Net zero gain/loss. The ahi was the highlight for us. They infused the raw ahi with lemon without the citrus that would have cooked it into a ceviche. I love every bite of the dish. Definitely highly recommended. Plus one star. The malasada was not that great. The outside was nice and crunchy but the inside wasn't pillowy at all. It almost tasted like a cake donut. If you're wondering how a malasada should taste, I would recommend trying them at Leonard's Bakery in Honolulu. This was a poor imitation at best. A side note is they do make a damn good carmel sauce. Minus one star. Overall, what we had was not worth all the praise and the $50 bill, and this comes from someone who thinks it's a bargain to pay $290/pp for TFL. This is like hoping that all of N'SYNC would be good but later realizing only Justin Timberland can hold it on his own.

    (2)

  • Kathy N.

    The food was great and no one in my party had complaints on it, but my meal was kinda soured by the rude host. We were in a rush because our flight was about to depart soon, and some in my party asked him about several other seating options. However, he was very snotty about the whole situation and gave them very condescending responses. I then felt a little forgiving when he allowed us to get togo, but when we ordered, he acted very stuck up again. I would not come back.

    (2)

  • Monica T.

    Ughhhh being a foodie and yelper, this place is so bad in so many ways, I don't know where to begin. Most reviews have been good so we decided to give it a try to find out this is a tourist trap! Why? We got here around 6pm on a Thursday, the place "looks" crowded because groups of people are waiting outside and inside the not full restaurant. We asked for a table for 2 and was quoted 30mins wait. I told my husband, "really???? So many open seats??" Fine, we waited for 20mins or so, but the weird part is during that time, groups and groups of partiea of 2 or 4 or even one bigger party of 6 left. But no one got seated. We thought they either take a long time to clear up or trying to make the place look busy. The latter is apparently true because when we finally got seated in the communal table (at least good for 20 people) there were 8 seats that was left unseated for at least another 20 or so minutes (since we got seated). Bad move dude!!!! Make ppl wait to look busy??? Whatever, since we waited and got seated, we ordered the kim chee wings, hapa ramen and star udon. After we ordered, I went to the ladies room (which was clean and interesting door they installed). I came back, must have been 3 minutes (definitely less than 5), my kim chee fried wings has been served!!! Thats bad sign #2... there is no way you fried the wings in 5 minutes!!! And yes it was pre-fried!! Then ramen came before udon. Ramen broth was ok, noodle was meh, bamboo had weird taste and the pork.. omg so bad!! So dried like been sitting around for a long time... the husband's udon was meh too not real udon noodle. Again he had same issue with the pork. After this experience, I rather spend money at local deli...

    (1)

  • Lovelee T.

    Their garlic noodles are amazing. The Filipino bacon and eggs are out of this world. There is always a wait at Star Noodle for good reason, and the staff is always friendly.

    (5)

  • David A.

    We came at the right time (around 5) and got a seat at the counter. (A table would have been a 40 minute wait.) Everything we had was amazing and unique. The service from Alex was perfect. Friendly and helpful with the many choices. Like someone else said, I can't imagine someone giving this place less than 4 stars. I will definitely be back the next time I come to Maui. And as for the prices. Most of the items are for sharing so the price isn't bad. We had two appetizers, 2 bowls and two specialty drinks and the bill was 70 bucks. Completely worth it and have some left overs. I will add, when we left, the parking lot was full of people waiting to eat. Make reservations if possible.

    (5)

  • Kristina F.

    I'm forever ruined by these garlic noodles!! Noodles as I know it will never be the same. So good. Get the large order no matter what. Wings were delicious. Pork buns were some of the best I ever tasted and I'm Filipino so you know I have had a bunch of pork buns. The experience was phenomenal. Great staff, great bartender. Try the drink that was wine and Jack Daniels. So delicious. I came here because I heard about it via Top Chef. Glad I came! Thanks Star Noodle!

    (5)

  • Jamie C.

    It's very difficult for me to write a bad review. I hate having to say bad things about anyone's establishment, but as an Asian I can't say I enjoyed any of the food I had at Star Noodle. I went with a group of friends and we were a large party of 9. We were starving and everyone was super excited to try the food after reading good reviews online. We ordered a bunch of stuff on the menu and got to try a little bit of everything. Mind you, I don't even remember everything we ordered because we ordered so many dishes but none of us had anything good to say about the food. It's edible and nothing tasted horrible, but nothing was good. I was the most excited about the Garlic Noodles but it just tasted like sautéed minced garlic with salt and dry noodles :( The service was good and the restaurant itself was clean and welcoming. It had a modern feel to it and the staff seemed to be very friendly. I was just really disappointed with the food.

    (3)

  • Katrina K.

    If you are a foodie in Maui, or any sort of ramen/noodle snob, DO NOT go to Star Noodle. I only went here because my husband really wanted to try it, but I knew from reviewing yelp that it was a bad choice. Unfortunately my instinct held true. The ramen was not awful, but the broth held no depth or flavor as ramen broth should and the noodles were over cooked. Very disappointing. The fried siemin was bland and the toppings were embarrassing. The only satisfying item we ordered was the malasadas. But not worth enduring dinner for. The service was very good, though. The food came out surprisingly quickly and the waiters were all very friendly. If you're not picky about food and want a modern, nice place to have mediocre (at best) food then follow the 5 star yelp reviews to star noodle.

    (3)

  • B J M.

    We go here often and always a good time. Chef Sheldon Simeon from Top Chef for no longer is associated with this restaurant, but the team still maintains the quality that they were known for when he was. Filipino Bacon and Eggs, 'Ahi Belly, Pohole Salad, Bao Buns, Garlic Noodles (add mushroom and bacon)... Etc. All are winners!

    (5)

  • Jody O.

    I love this place. I have been twice now and both times, perfect strangers sitting near me shared their food because it was so good. Fun! It's in a bit of a strange location but inside is nice. They previously did not take reservations and I am glad that they do now offer reservations. That would have been the reason to take off a star but no longer. :) BTW - try the Brussel Sprout dish. Seriously, I never eat Brussel Sprouts but this dish is amazing!!!!

    (5)

  • Barbara G.

    Do not get confused about the location of this place. It is definitely "off the beaten path", but so worth the quest and wait. First of all-MAKE RESERVATIONS! To ensure getting in- make them prior to your arrival if u can. Amazingly this simplistic Asian fusion decor with cliche bamboo and earthtones serve up the most delicious family style feasts that are also extremely affordable. The pork buns with their addicting pillow-filled savory piggy loveliness are sincerely delectable. You will think about them hours after eating! The sauces that accompany them are a perfect harmony of sweetness and spicyness. Then add the Star Udon noodles with rich pork broth and you're set. The other ramens are also delish- but I tend to lean toward minimal ingredients. The broth is so flavorful!!- and was told it takes 3 days to perfect. Completely understandable. Desserts are also worth it. Try the malasadas or mango pudding, and it won't disappoint. My only complaint is we do not have them on the mainland. Aloha

    (5)

  • Craig L.

    Best restaurant in Maui!! Great drinks, wonderful pork belly buns and fabulous pad Thai.

    (5)

  • Johnny N.

    Food was decent but I had expected more still good but not as expected. One part that ruined the food for me was when the host was extremely rude and made the experience so much worse it took so long even though he had said that he would bring our food out he had left in there and made us wait wasting our time sitting in the car waiting. He had be extremely rude over and over again with no way of being nice.

    (2)

  • Anna M.

    As some others have noted, Star Noodle is waaaay overrated. Perhaps I feel this way, because I grew up in San Francisco and have had better Thai/Chinese/Asian food. Most of the dishes we ordered were lacking in flavor and seasoning, and the service moved so quickly I felt rushed. I'm just glad we didn't have to wait for a table. I do recommend the pork buns. They were the best dish we received, but the rest of the dishes I would say pass, based on the following: Shrimp tempura - Nothing special, other than the size of the shrimp Filipino bacon and eggs - heart attack on a sizzling platter Hapa ramen - flavorless broth Pad Thai - Nothing special. Do order cocktails, which are very good (but small servings). Lastly, my friend gave me this hint. Rather than wait in line, call in and leave your name with the hostess, then show up after an hour or so-- or if they aren't busy, they will just tell you when to show up.

    (3)

  • Aneesh J.

    Crepe was fantastic and the sake flight was a great steal! The garlic noodles are also really tasty. I'd go back in an instant. P.S. My girlfriend got the Hapa Ramen but she wasn't the biggest fan.

    (5)

  • Andrew Y.

    Food was just ok for me. Hate to plagiarize, but Richard B. below summed it up probably better than anybody else. I concur with this assessment: "Food was just ok. Not a place I would visit twice. The steamed pork belly buns were not that great, the garlic noodle was very dry and flavor was not as good as expected. The Udon was pretty flavorless as well." Looks like we ordered the exact same items, too. Skip.

    (2)

  • Erin S.

    Oh yes. The memories are flooding back... The recommendation came from a young man who lives on the island. After a long morning driving up and down Haleakalā, our group of 5 needed a good meal. Star Noodle was exactly what we needed, and proved to be such a great choice that we came back a couple days later! We were lucky to arrive with only about a 5 minute wait for a table that seats 5 if you put one on the end. Depending on the time of day, don't count on this and call ahead. Between the 5 of us and the 2 visits, we probably sampled most of their menu. They cater to family style, which is our preference too. Roasted Mushrooms: I don't like mushrooms, and I loved these. Ahi Avo: One of the best things ever. Steamed Pork Buns: a must try! The squishy bun is delightful. Filpino Bacon and Eggs: Scramble it yourself in a skillet! I didn't care for this one. I avoid pork (made an exception to taste the aforementioned buns and this dish) and this tasted SO porky. That was a good thing for my table mates though, and they wasted no time in finishing that dish. Pad Thai: top notch. I know we tried another noodle too, but I can't remember what it was! Every day, the resident bartenders whip up a new cocktail with fresh ingredients and a creative twist. They're happy to dream up virgin cocktails too, if you prefer. For dessert we had the donuts and an ice cream trio..one of the flavors was maple and bacon. The cherry on top was the superb service we received on both visits. The staff is friendly, engaging and happy to chat. 5 stars for Star Noodle!

    (5)

  • Kelly B.

    We've been to Maui several times. We are always on the lookout for good eats for reasonable prices. I researched and YELP lead me to this place. From the reviews, I was a little leery because we are from LA and have really great asian food so I feared this place wouldn't hold up but fear not, Yelpers! The food is not only reasonable but tasty! Throw in great service and you have an enjoyable meal that won't make you go bankrupt! We went to the restaurant before the dinner crowd at about 4pm, which I highly recommend you do as its relaxing. We pretty much had the place to ourselves for a good 40 minutes before people started filling up the place. After spending the day in the ocean we were ready to get our grub on and grub we did! And they made our grub quickly. Hubby and I tried the miso salmon, steamed pork buns, fried noodles, local green salad, and malasadas. Of those items, I really enjoyed the pork buns and the miso salmon. Hubs of course liked everything else. I did enjoy the salad. The salads in Maui are usually amazing because they are made with fresh local ingredients. I wasn't keen on the dressing so much so that is what made it just alright for me. The staff was very friendly and had good recommendations on what to try. I am so glad we went with our waitresses recommendation for the malasadas, as they hit the spot and the dipping sauces were just oh-so-good. Check this place out!

    (4)

  • S O.

    Awesome awesome awesome!! If the prices had been a little more reasonable I would have given this 5 stars!

    (4)

  • Ann L.

    Go here!!! Wonderful food!! Share plates were yummy, ordered everything from soup to yokitori very very good. Service was great. There was a bit of a wait but the manager was nice & kept us in the loop on our wait time. When we sat we weren't rushed felt free to eat & share with family style dishes. Great experience.

    (5)

  • Lisa E.

    This was a super out of the way, hard to find place that seemed to be in the middle of nowhere in Lahaina. It was on my "must try" list and several people recommended it! It was family style dining and seating. The place was packed when we got there and we were sat in the middle of the room on the long table. So there we strangers on either side of us. Which was slightly weird, didn't make for intimate conversations, but it was alright. We started with the Steamed Pork Buns. They were small and packed with flavor. The buns were soft and airy. All of it was so tasty! Then we got the Filipino "Bacon & Eggs". It came out on a cast iron plate, sizzling like fajitas at a Mexican restaurant, with crispy pork, onions and tomatoes on it and an egg cracked on top. We were supposed to mix the egg around to cook it and mix it with everything. This was AMAZING. Wow. So good. I would go back just for this! Next we got the Pad Thai. It was just okay. It wasn't anything particularly memorable but it wasn't greasy like the usual Thai restaurants are. Then the Vietnamese Crepe. It was a giant, crispy crepe filled with shrimp, pork, bean sprouts with Nuoc Cham and a pile of fresh greens. You put the shredded carrots and greens in the crepe and then wrap the crepe with the giant lettuce leaf in order to eat it. It was messy but delicious. I'd go back here for the "bacon and eggs" and pork buns in a heart beat!!

    (4)

  • Dave K.

    Creative and delicious. We keep coming back!

    (5)

  • Arick W.

    We heard mixed reviews about this place before trying it on our first day in Maui. Overall we were pretty satisfied. I ordered the Lahaina Fried Soup which did not disappoint, I only wish the portions were a bit larger. My wife had the Hapa Ramen which she seemed to really like although I thought the broth was a bit weird tasting. We shared a plate of the kim chi chicken wings which were very good although very messy to eat. I could see how some people think they're too salty. The service here is top notch and the decor is gorgeous and comfortable. If we had more days in Maui we would've gone back to try their other dishes but honestly as soon as we left the meal was forgettable. There were so many other places we wanted to try during our trip and afterwards this place ranked around the middle.

    (4)

  • Shirley R.

    Star Noodle is a MUST when in Lahaina whether you're visiting or a local. Their food and drinks are amazing and inexpensive. Definitely make a reservation otherwise expect to wait!

    (5)

  • Yuer X.

    The only disappointing experience I had in Maui. The wait is incredibly long. According to my observation, it's not because of the crowd visiting, it's because the slowness of the service. I don't know whether they were understaffed or the staff were being super inefficient, but I really saw a table left unattended for over ten minutes while there were lots of people waiting. As far as the food, nothing really stood out. The pad thai and kimchi chicken wings tasted literally like leftover I brought home two days ago. Pork buns and ramen were ok, but I've definitely had better ones in Seattle. Don't know how could people rated this restaurant that high, maybe it's because of the lack of food options on the island.

    (2)

  • Angela T.

    Disclaimer: Maybe it's because I'm from the Bay Area and am blessed to have Asian food options at every street corner, but overall, I didn't find the food here delicious. It was also a 2 hour wait for a table, so we got our food to go which is no big deal because hey, if it's this popular, it must be really good. Sigh. I did like was the steamed pork buns, but everything else was underwhelming. The Singapore Noodles ($12) were bland. As were my friend's Lahaina Fried Soup ($12). The Garlic Noodles (small $6) and the Hapa Ramen ($12) were okay, but I've had better. Hm I wouldn't NOT recommend this place, but I wouldn't eat here again. I will say the service and the decor were very nice though.

    (2)

  • Rose R.

    First thing I highly recommend is making reservations especially if you are a large party because the place is pretty small they don't have much room to accommodate a large party as a walk in. I heard all of the hype about this place and thought there is NO WAY it can be that good so I really didn't expect much before eating here...I was wrong! We tried the pad thai, hot n sour soup, kim chee wings, pork buns, star kim chee and the garlic noodles. The thing I liked the most was the thing that sounded least appetizing to me. The Hot n Sour soup was AMAZING by far the best soup I have ever tasted all of the flavors mixed together beautifully. The wings were mind blowing as were the pork buns (I don't typically eat pork) but they were so fresh tasting with the sliced cucumber and the pork was so tender. The dish I wouldn't recommend are the garlic noodles, to me they were just OK, pretty plain but if that's your thing go for it. Pad thai was delicious. Everything came out piping hot which is important to me because you know it was freshly prepared. Our server (Laura I believe) was exceptional! We were a party of 13 and she didn't skip a beat; gave perfect recommendations for the kids and nothing was forgotten. I would very much come back here and am sad we only had a chance to eat here on the last day in Maui!

    (5)

  • Ruslan M.

    I'm torn between posting a review and keeping this place a well kept secret. 30 minute wait was totally worth it. Every single dish we tried was absolutely delicious. Staff was friendly, and super attentive. We had 3 kids with us - their food came first - saving our sanity. Ahi evo was incredibly fresh and the sauce was not overpowering the natural flavor of the tuna. The scallop shooters are a must-try. Great flavor in the broth and nice sear on the scallop. Miso salmon - wow! Flavorful, moist. Really well executed. Since this is a noodle place - had to try ramen and udon - the flavors in both broths developed incredibly well. Noodles done right. All in all - haven't had a bad bite. Now this is on my must-visit list while on Maui.

    (5)

  • Robert P.

    Good service got us in and eating very quick. Drinks were very sub par none of my party enjoyed theirs, but none the less great food and service

    (4)

  • Phil B.

    We came for dinner having been warned about and anticipating a forty five minute wait, but were seated immediately at a table for two. The service was prompt, thoughtful, all around fantastic. Offered to split a noodle dish we wanted to share and made good recommendations. The food was great, flavorful and cheap! Garlic noodles and hot sour broth were the two dishes we had and i would order them again in a heartbeat.

    (5)

  • Fred P.

    This place is amazing! Off the "beaten path" in Lahaina, nestled in what appears to be an industrial area, sits this well-appointed and *very* busy eatery. I went on a Tuesday night, and the pleasant hostess informed me there would be a 25 minute wait for a seat at the bar! She wasn't kidding, either. But, I waited, having nothing else to do. I'm glad I did. I was ushered to a seat at the bar, where a very gregarious and knowledgeable bartender told me about a number of the dishes, and drinks. I ordered a "Ginzu," a non-alcoholic blend of ginger and "yuzu," which I was told is like a Japanese grapefruit. Delicious! Hapa Ramen is the signature dish here, I was informed, and though a number of choices tempted me, I decided to sample the specialty of the house. Ramen dishes are not my passion, but I will have to say, the soup was delicious. The pork was heavenly (the broth is made from leftover bones from the nightly Royal Lahaina Luau). I chose the mango pudding for dessert, which was a creative blending of mango, cinnamon crisp, and salty crisps, known as Lumpia. I had set out looking for something Chinese. What I found instead, was a delightful, albeit bustling, gem off the main drag in Lahaina.

    (5)

  • D J.

    Delicious! Worth the wait - loved the atmosphere and the food was like nothing I've ever had. We stated receiving our food once we ordered...and it just kept coming - don't leave without trying the bacon and eggs - the flavor is magnificent! For dessert the malasadas are amazing!

    (5)

  • Alexandra Z.

    If this place was in mainland, I would have given it 4 stars, but for Hawaii this place deserves 6 stars!

    (5)

  • Jon B.

    Ordered take out of Brussel sprouts, garlic noodles and Singapore noodles. All were great! Food was ready fast and excellent customer service. One of the best meals we've had on our vacation so far!

    (5)

  • Ricky S.

    This place seems quite over-rated. Dropped by on a whim at 8:30pm on a Monday evening and waited over an hour to be seated at the bar. The food was average and service was sub-par. Everyone is friendly but the dude at the bar missed our garlic noodle order which was like our carb anchor to all the other dishes we ordered. Bummer as that was the highlight of what we were looking forward to and what we had that evening. Not worth the hype or wait or hassle.

    (2)

  • Melissa S.

    Excellent meal, there were 5 of us and we shared the Vietnamese crepes, pork buns, yakatori, tempura shrimp and Saigon noodles. All the food was excellent. I didn't give it 5 stars because the drinks were very weak. Most places here are very generous with the alcohol but not here. Also, the service was mediocre.

    (4)

  • T H.

    Took other yelper's suggestions and came in around 4pm to beat the dinner rush. Plenty of parking, zero wait time. Score! Atmosphere inside the place was great. Husband and I ordered shrimp tempura, kimchee, garlic noodle, and hot sour noodle soup. Overall, would I recommend this place? Sure. Just don't do what I did and come in expecting to be oh-em-gee amazed & impressed :/

    (3)

  • Teresa B.

    We came here based on the reviews from Yelp and from our friend's recommendation...but I wasn't too impressed. The interior is really cool. I liked the main table where you sit with other people. we came here for lunch and it got busy, but we were seated right away. I got their strawberry drink special and that was delicious. We decided to order the garlic noodles and their pork buns. Dave also got some kimchi wings. Everything was just OK. nothing to special. the garlic noodles we got were a little bland (We love garlic and hoped it was have a kick) and they were slightly burnt. The pork buns were soft, but it wasnt anything special to them. The wings were fine, but after snorkeling, we were hoping for a little more.

    (3)

  • May C.

    We had our first meal there five years ago when it first opened......it was amazing! It is one of favorite restaurants and we go back every time we are in Maui, every Christmas and New Year and sometimes in the summer. The food is incredibly yummy and the staff are extraordinary. Bobby makes sure each and every customer gets the absolute best in food and service. What's our favorite dish? Hard to say, we love it all! Udon noodle soup, pad Thai noodles, garlic noodles, kimchee, malasadas with sauces, kalbi beef, and so much more. All so great, you really can't go wrong. Only problem, the secret is out and the restaurant is crazy busy but well worth the wait.

    (5)

  • Kathy D.

    We came to find this place from our snorkel instructor, and I later found out that it was own by Sheldon, a Top Chef! I luckily saw that season and knew who he actually was! The restaurant is not too big, so we did have to wait a bit. Thankfully it was not that long. It's also located in an industrial area, so it may seem like you are lost driving here, but chances are you are not! We had the bbq pork buns for starters. I feel like anything in a fluffy pocket is straight up comfort food, and it was just that. The hapa ramen was excellent, the broth was very flavorful. The garlic noodles was a simple dish. We added shrimp to give it some protein. We had a full morning of swimming, so it was definitely something we needed.

    (4)

  • Hailey Y.

    The best pohole salad in town! I absolutely loved the modern, Asian look to the whole restaurant and the fun menu! My husband and I had hapa ramen, pohole salad, ahi Avo and steamed pork buns. They were all amazing but we both felt like the steamed buns were perfectly done. The pohole salad was a great side to taste local vegetables and it tastes so good that I kept craving for it. I heard the malasadas are awesome too so I'm going back soon!

    (5)

  • Jin C.

    Heard some good things about this place so wanted to try it during our hop over from O'ahu. When we got there a line was already going out the door. Put my name in and the hostess said it would be 40 minutes. About 30 minutes later the line had disappeared and we were next. Yet, a party of three who arrived AFTER us gets seated first! Really?? When I asked the hostess why the other party got seated first, she tells me that she assumed we didn't want to sit at the bar because our son was with us. She must be telepathic because my son hadn't even walked in to the restaurant when I put my name in. After waiting for 40 minutes we would've gladly sat in the restroom to get some food. Needless to say, bad start. The food was okay. The Lahaina Fried Soup was tasty. The Hapa Ramen was okay and the Steamed Buns were so so. The saving grace of the experience (and the only reason I'd consider coming back) was the awesome waitress who provided excellent service. Otherwise, a one-star experience.

    (3)

  • Alvin C.

    Star Noodle is located inside a business area. The food and service was great. We ordered the Pork Bun, Yakitori, KimChee Chicken Wings and Pad Thai. All were very good. BTW, nothing comes with rice but you can order it as a side. For dessert, we had malasadas. The malasadas comes with a side of chocolate/caramel to dip in. Really good...you just have to order it. The only thing we didn't like, is the seating. We are a family of 4 and we were seated in the middle area where they have a long table which you share with other customers. They had about 6-8 individual tables that seats 4 but were all taken. Overall, it was a good experience but keep in mind that this is not a typical lunch plate type restaurant. Pricey for the portion but it is in Maui.

    (4)

  • Joe K.

    CHICHARONES!!! Aha.... do I have your attention yet? Imagine chunks of crispy chicharones sliced onions, cherry tomato, and a poached egg, all presented deliciously on a sizzling platter. Now imagine the wonderful aroma it's emitting wafting through the dining room, and coming to rest in front of you for your gastronomic enjoyment. Can I dare say probably the best dining experience we've ever had on the island of Maui? Okay there I said it! But first let's start at the beginning...... Cocktails ( where else should we start?) Our "TOP NOTCH" bartender Johnny, suggested we start our anniversary celebration with the "Asian Pear" ( A freshly sliced Asian pear muddled in a tall glass with ice joined with Pear vodka, Sake, and lime sour, shaken and garnished with a pear slice) After gallantly letting us stew on our first round of drinks, we order another and began to order our meal that can only be considered the best food pairing we could ever have put together. The Pohole Salad: The fiddle head fern, we here call "Pako" blanched, mixed with Maui onion, Ebi (dried shrimp) Kombu. A refreshing salad dish slightly salty yet savory. Wonderful. The Tempura Shrimp: Two huge Colossal Prawns dipped in panko batter, perfectly deep fried. Served with a Faux"nagi sauce , and Garlic Aioli. A "Crunchilicious" seafood delight! Garlic Noodles: Fresh hand made noodles (made on property) Wok fried in fresh chopped garlic, Dashi, and green onions. Wickedly flavorful! The afore mentioned Chicharone dish called "The Filipino Bacon and Eggs": simply put..... awesome! Then for our dessert, the "Malasadas" : Three skewered malasadas that comes with dishes of Chocolate, and Butterscotch Caramel sauces, and chopped nuts. And the Star Screams: A trio of Chef selected frozen treats. A perfect way to end dinner. No....... The perfect way to end an "Anniversary Dinner" Two more "Asian Pears" please.....tarbender! Maybe we'll see you next year!

    (5)

  • Ann H.

    Overhyped! terrible wait (75mins)! Got pork buns and hapa ramen; pork buns were luke warm, dry and tough; hapa ramen was below average with fatty meat. Service was fine. Would not come back, not worth the wait. 1 star is for the service.

    (1)

  • Jodi G.

    Very yummy!! Loved the Pork Buns and Pad Thai - even the picky teenagers loved it! A but pricey and quite a wait so we took it to go and it was ready quickly.

    (4)

  • Roger Y.

    Came at 8:30 pm Sunday and got seated right away. Service and decor was excellent. Came here due to friends recommendations and Yelp reviews. Son ordered the Filipino bacon and egg. No redeeming factor about this dish. The pork was dry and tasteless. Wife ordered the Hapa ramen. One word sums it up. Salty. I ordered the Singapore noodles which was also salty and lacking flavor. All in all, feel like the restaurant was over hyped and left disappointed.

    (2)

  • Anisha G.

    I was expecting great things from Star Noodle after all the rave reviews but actually found everything to be a bit lackluster. I made a reservation for 9:00pm but wasn't seated till 9:35pm (25 minutes prior to close). The party before us was apparently having a great time and ordering items from the menu one by one. Who does that? Regardless, the hostess put in an order of pork buns to thank us for waiting so that was nice! Our waitress was a bit snippy and looked super agitated. She seemed somewhat annoyed that we were in so late but that really wasn't our fault. She took our order and informed us 10 minutes later that they were taking last calls. We put in a few last minute orders and waited for the parade of food. Garlic Noodles: EHHH. It lacked seasoning and some of the noodles were dried out. I've had way, way better. They were greasy, lukewarm, and actually tasted worse than Panda Express noodles. That's sad. Pork Buns: Yum! They weren't anything out of the ordinary but tasty nonetheless. Hapa Ramen: No thanks. The broth was super thick and the noodles were just ok. They weren't soggy or anything but not the best quality. I definitely wouldn't order this again. Pad Thai: Pretty decent. Not the best I've had (again) but I actually enjoyed this. Mushrooms: Too much vinegar. Just ... too much vinegar. Kimchi Chicken Wings: It barely tasted like kimchi and it was somewhat powdery but a decent chicken wing. Perhaps put the sauce off to the side for people to try? I was expected some real kimchi flavor. Overall, the food as ALRIGHT at best. I'm kind of irritated that I wasted a dinner here with all the other awesome dinner prospects but what's a girl to do? You won't see me recommending Star Noodle to anyone but maybe they were just having an off night?

    (3)

  • Judy P.

    We called and put our name on the wait list like other reviewers suggested and they told us the wait is 1hr so we arrived on time then were told that it would be another 45 minute wait. The good thing about this restaurant is that the food comes out super quick or maybe they might've been really attentive to our table since we had to wait so long. The food tasted just ok, there weren't any dishes that gave a wow factor. We ordered the singapore noodles which we all thought lacked some flavor. The steam pork bun and garlic noodles weren't memorable as well. The only dish that we all thought tasted decent was the ramen.

    (3)

  • Randy L.

    Man, this place is great! A nice place improbably located in an industrial park on the north end of Lahaina. Wildly popular with the locals, go early (before 12:00) to avoid the lines. Really nice "hip" decor, family style seating and individual tables, friendly and knowledgable staff. And the food is to die for. Everything's good, we've been four times in two years, eating our way through the menu. Scallop shooters are different and good, pork belly buns were heavenly, the fish and noodle dishes are nice too. When you're tired of overpriced beachfront restaurants, this makes a really nice change.

    (5)

  • Allan Jay G.

    This place is DABOMB.com .... I have been going here everyday all week and now they know me by name... ain't that great? OK ... food... Ahi Avo ... a must have is u love Ahi poke... always well made Garlic Noodles ... always good and garlicky... always nicely seasoned Filipino Bacon and Eggs ... it's bad but it's exciting to eat ... one of their best tasting dish Pork Buns ... good not great but don't forget to add the dark sauce... taste better with it Phad Thai .... I think the best in the island ... I have nothing else to say about this dish because it doesn't last 2 minutes once I get it Vietnamese Crepe ... it's daylicious and it looks like a big hard shell taco ... one of the most fun food u can eat.... Malasadas .... da round ball donuts for u to dip on caramel and chocolate sauce with macadamia nuts... great to end your meal... Service generally is great... can get very busy but the people are respectable and very pono. .. Overall a great place to eat.... I enjoy eating here so much again it's intoxicating... I love Star Noodle For those giving this place less than 4 stars they need to get their tongues replaced and for those who can't wait then panda express is 2 blocks away... Aloha!!!

    (5)

  • Michelle P.

    Wish we could have stopped by here more than once!! My boyfriend immediately noticed how the place was entirely decorated with Shepard Fairey artwork and immediately fell in love! We ordered pad thai, pork buns, Hapa Ramen, and their cucumber specialty drink!! We loved every dish!!! The service was great as well and they carefully explained each dish and it's ingredients. This is a must stop place when you are in Maui!!!

    (5)

  • Adorable T.

    I'm Chinese, and this place is the ISH (probably no Chinese people working in the kitchen, but ohhhh well!). I wanted to come here every day during my 5 days in Maui. The food is absolutely delicious. The service is fun and sweet. Order the Pohole salad, scallop shooters, and sake. Their Hapa ramen's pretty decent too. We ordered a few other items, but I don't remember the names. I just know that nothing sucked. Live on, Star Noodle!

    (5)

  • Jonathan G.

    Consistent High Quality Deliciousness!!! We started with Steamed Pork Buns and the Brussels Sprouts - both were creative and cooked perfectly. For main dishes we shared the Star Udon, Hapa Ramen and the Pad Thai. The best of these three dishes is the flavor of the broth in the Hapa Ramen. Star Noodle has a creative drink menu including an excellent Sake selection. The exterior of the building is nonchalant and on a hillside above Lahaina, but the interior has been warmly decorated. This is one of if not the best culinary experience you can have in the Lahaina area of Maui - expect a wait but it's worth it!!!

    (5)

  • Michael M.

    Call ahead! 4* Vietnamese Crepe - Shrimp, Pork, Bean Sprouts, Nuoc Cham $12 Crispy crepe is a nice touch to the traditional lettuce wrap vs the usual fried noodle. Comes with lots of items to put on/in the wrap. 4* Roasted Mushrooms - Pan Roasted Medley of Alii, Oyster, Shiitake $12 Tasted a lot like steak! 5* Lahaina Fried Soup - Fat Chow Funn, Ground Pork, Bean Sprouts $8/12 Rice noodles were cooked very well. Great flavor. Was my favorite dish. 5* Service - sat us very quickly and meals came out fast. Waiter/bar tender was a little unconcerned with us it seemed....so minus points there but I like less attention rather than too much. Didn't impact overall service/experience enough to warrant losing a star.

    (4)

  • Ryan L.

    Star Noodle is the star of dining on the west side of Maui. At first I thought this was a ramen/noodle soup type spot. In all honesty, this place is all about the small plates. Though the noodles were good, they were not the star of the menu. The menu consists of small plates, noodle soups and other noodle dishes. Everything is served family style. The gems of the menu are: - Scallop Shots - Fillipino "Bacon & Eggs" - Vietnamese Crepe - Pohole Salad - Malasadas Save room for the malasadas. The drink menu is also interesting and well curated. I got a watermelon sour that was divine. This place is located at the back of an industrial park. It's not easy to find, but worth the hunt. The wait at this place can easily be two hours or more. Call ahead and place your name on the wait list. There are no reservations, but they can tell you about when to arrive. Lunch and after 9pm the line is not as much. Also, outside the restaurant is the StarTruck that serves some food if you don't want to eat there.

    (5)

  • Andrea O.

    On vacation in Maui from Cali. A local friend told us about this new spot so we had to check it out. Amazing cocktails and food. Garlic Noodles and Pad Thai were awesome. We also ordered steamed pork buns and hot & sour noodle soup... Yum!! Restaurant is on the smaller side so we did wait an hour for a table, but nothing a couple of drinks at the bar can't fix. Well worth the wait!!!

    (5)

  • T. T.

    Apparently 3pm is the magic hour. We were unable to get reservations for our party of five until the following week and weren't willing to wait 1-2hrs for a table, but we walked in at 3pm and were seated right away. Score! The service was fantastic and the food was served right away. Everyone there really sold us on the food and seemed very proud of the restaurant. That said, the food was just so-so. It was plated well and I loved all of the sauces served in tiny bottles, but no one dish impressed us. The garlic noodles were oily and surprisingly bland. The kim chee, pork buns & yakitori chicken were just ok. The mushrooms were probably the best thing on the menu, but still no WOW factor. All in all, it was a decent meal, but nothing to write home about.

    (4)

  • Laurie S.

    A number of friends recommended Star Noodle, and we were so glad we went! We really enjoyed our lunch! Our waitress recommended ordering family-style and sharing everything, which we did. We had: tofu pad thai, regular pad thai, grilled salmon, green salad, a fern salad (forgot the name of it), pork buns, and soba salad. The green salad was rather plain but the dressings (two come with the order) were good. The cold soba salad was bland but it would have been great with a more flavorful dressing. The pork buns were delicious. The fern salad was different but very tasty. We'll be going back soon!

    (4)

  • Jennifer B.

    Good food and atmosphere. Our server Andrew was very knowledgeable and friendly. Great service. Will definitely be back on our next trip.

    (4)

  • Crystal L.

    We came here on a Wednesday evening with no reservations and it was an hour wait so we decided to leave. We came back for lunch the following day (around 11:30am), and it was still super busy, but we got seated at the bar right away. Johnny was the bartender and he was great. Very knowledgeable of the food and helped with finding me gluten free options (there are plenty). We got the Filipino scrambled eggs (wow you have to try this), and shared the Vietnamese noodles. All were simply wonderful.... Great flavors, generous portions and lovely atmosphere. We will be back next time we visit Lahaina!

    (5)

  • Dee O.

    We arrived at 3 pm. Not too busy. Ordered pork buns - good Fried saimin - fair --- no flavor Kim chee ramen - good Tempura shrimp- very bad. Doughy batter, not cooked in the middle. Shrimp a bit undecooked. Before, was light crispy and crunchy. Malasadas were hot and freshly made with choc, caramel and nuts in side dishes. Good! Mentioned to server about the shrimp & she told mgr. We did not ask but they removed it from the bill. I thought that was very nice. So food 2 stars, service 4/5 stars. If we come back, it will be for ramen and pork buns period. Oh, and a nice cold beer!!

    (2)

  • Jennifer K.

    Star Noodle I'm sorry, normally I just say it how it is so here it is. Star Noodle sucks. I don't know what all the rave reviews are about. Even the locals don't recommend it. Over priced ichiban with broth, meat and veggies. Big deal. Get in line for anywhere from 1.5-2.5 hours just for a seat! You can also order at the counter for takeout but you're still going to wait probably an hour. Do yourselves a favor...take the two hours you would spend waiting there and go to monkey Pod in Wailea. Top dog on the island.

    (2)

  • D B.

    Empty plate after 10 minutes of being ignored at the bar! The hostess is a brat, you may be local but that doesn't mean you own this place. This place has AWFUL customer service... Every time I make eye contact with an employee the look away so they can ignore me. SUNDAY AT 3pm =bad time

    (1)

  • Alex P.

    This place is the epitome of an Asian Fusion restaurant. What I mean by that is that they offer a wide variety of dishes (which are typically family style but can be finished by one person) but at the expense of that, not one items stands out more than another. I had the Hapa Ramen but also tried the Hot and Sour Noodles as well, and I'd have to say that although the portions were generous the flavors we below par. I also order the Asian Pear Sake cocktail and I was a bit disappointed at how weak it was.

    (3)

  • J B.

    Mediocre food at best. I really wanted to like this place. But unfortunately 4+ star yelp reviewers were off on this one. The steam pork buns were not fresh at all, the garlic noodles were so dry and flavorless that you would never think there was any garlic in it at all. The Singapore noodles looked good on the plate but tasted mushy. The Hapa Ramen broth was not flavorful. The malasadas were just whatever sugar donuts with watered down sauce on side. Add that to a 45+ min wait with inattentive service and you will feel quite annoyed. The only nice thing about this place was the decor. In Maui this place is a star. Put this place in OC-LA california near authentic asian cuisine and it wont last a month.

    (2)

  • CHRISTINE R.

    Amazing lunch stop hesitating and just go already! Order everything If you are just here once. Loved ahi avo and Korean crepe.

    (5)

  • Karen W.

    We were looking for a noodle place and we found Star Noodle and ordered a virgin black cherry drink, Lahaina Fried Soup (Large) and Fried Saimin (Large). The portions were hearty, reasonable and tasty. Only complaint was that we both felt thirsty after eating there.

    (4)

  • Nayoung L.

    Coming from a city where Asian or Asian fusion food is lacking, I was very impressed with how Star Noodle offers a great variety of Asian food. We arrived around 5pm on Thursday night and there was a line already. My husband and I were lucky to score bar seats right away and greeted by the best bartender/waiter named Zane. He was very attentive and his description of food and drinks made everything sound delicious. We got watermelon sour (fresh watermelon juice, jack Daniel whiskey, nigori sake) and stargarita to start and I appreciated how they are not too sweet without any artificial sweetener. I also tried Asian pear drink and it was good. Moving onto food, Ban chan- it is assortment of Korean side dishes. I was not sure about paying for a dish which is usually free at a Korean restaurant but was glad that my husband decided to order it. Everything was freshly made including kiimchee and yellow radish stuff Philippine pork and eggs - I never had this combination before - bits of pork belly with onions and tomatoes and over easy eggs on top. Great dish. Pork buns - decent but not anywhere close to momofuku. Ahi tuna with avocado - fresh tuna bits with delicious sauce. I ended up getting a bowl of rice and mixed it in so I can clean the bowl! We will definitely return to try other dishes while we are in Maui. Too bad this restaurant is 10 hour flight from where I live!

    (4)

  • Hoa K.

    So I don't exactly understand the hype that warrants a 1 1/2 wait (we left after hearing that and came back later in our trip before the dinner rush). But IMHO, the food here is just ok, probably not worth the high price tag it comes with ($10 for 3 pork bun?). The kimchee chicken wings makes sense, it had that sour fermented taste but was definitely cooked well, but the Pad Thai was an epic fail. Their special strawberry lemonade wasn't worth the cost either (try Wai Lemi for some food strawberry lemonade) Maybe I'm spoiled by being from Los Angeles but I've had so much better so much cheaper

    (2)

  • Susan C.

    Disclaimer: Spoiled by plethora of Asian noodles in the San Francisco/Bay Area. I thought it was over-rated. Yes, I know, he was on food network. It is really affordable for a nice ambiance (though it is kinda off the beaten path). Saimin was ok but not that special. The Kimchee ramen was not too different than the saimin other than presence of kimchee. The pickle plate had several items that were too sweet and generally just not tasty. The pork belly buns were probably the most yummy thing we had. Honestly, while this place is good to try a bunch of Asian style noodles if you haven't been exposed to them, I just don't think any of them are shining examples of their cuisine. I'm afraid that it has fallen into the "jack of all trades master of none" category to me. It's an ok meal, but it's not earth shattering.

    (3)

  • Melissa B.

    If you are looking for something different on Maui than your typical seafood place- this is it!! We could only get reservations for 4 pm...but the place was pretty full even then! Excellent food and the service was great!...The food comes out in stages and is intended to eat family style which we loved! The portions were small plate portions so be prepared to order several items...The price is average but the experience and taste are well worth it! I would highly recommend the garlic noodles and udon noodles!

    (5)

  • Shar M.

    Excellent noodle house. Very fresh ingredients., nice variety of items on the menu. We had Pad Thai - fabulous, tempura shrimp were huge and delicious! I would highly recommend them if you are in Maui

    (5)

  • Kevin P.

    Wasn't that impressed with the food at all. The Star Udon was lacking flavor the pork broth wasn't rich at all. Lahaina Fried Noodle was ok it comes in 2 sizes small for $8 or large for $12. We got the small. Man its small maybe just 4 big bits and done. The Singapore Noodle was the best out of all good flavor season well and the shrimp was cook prefect. For our sweets we ordered Malasadas bummer it was to chewy but the dipping sauce was good. The service was slow even tho we order take out. Sorry try it and wasn't impress.

    (3)

  • Mariel L.

    Was satisfied with our visit here! My cousin recommended to try this place We ordered 3 items in the menu & they were all tasty the atmosphere is decent, clean, love the decor & their furniture! Especially their restrooms ...staff are very welcoming and pleasant! Flavors of the good are delicious! No complaints

    (4)

  • S C.

    The only reason this place got one star was, the building looked nice. First, we had a reservation at 9pm (party of 6). Dropped by at 7:30 to see if they might be able to seat us earlier. Hostess said it would be an hour, possibly earlier. Thought we'd at least be 1/2 hour early, so we waited. Nope. Stood there for 1 1/2 hours till 9pm.... Wish the hostess would have just told us no chance and come back at 9. Then, at least we wouldn't have wasted 1 1/2 hours watching other people be seated. Then, the food. We ordered the steamed pork bun, Singapore noodles, star udon, hapa ramen, and garlic noodles. Glad we didn't order more. The only thing good was the steamed pork bun. The Singapore noodle wasn't even rice noodle. It seemed to be over soggy vermicelli. Just stuck together. Both the udon and ramen were in this liquid laced with msg. Great if you like msg, and the garlic noodle, very salty. Considering the place is called Star "Noodle", you'd think they would make good noodles. HUGE disappointment!!

    (1)

  • Denise R.

    What can I say his place this place is fantastic. There is nothing here that is not delicious. I had to Singapore noodles with shrimp and chicken and scallop shots and shrimp tempura and now I'm finishing it off with Malasadas! I'll be back tommorow for the chef special! Staff is friendly and they always are so knowledgeable about the food recommendations.

    (5)

  • The P.

    Called for reservation first but they were booked for reservations and suggested walk-in. When we arrived we were told about 45 minutes wait. Over one full hour later we were told there were still three tables ahead of us. After an hour and a half wait we took seats at the bar where we promptly waited another ten minutes before anyone took our drink or food order. I was never given a place setting and ended up sharing with my son. Service was far less than adequate. Food was poor. KalBi steak is small (about 1/2 a Typical Strip but sirloin or a lower grade) and tastes like the marinade is teriyaki and ketchup. Garlic noodles appear to be Top Ramen fried with garlic and garnished with scallions. Everything is overpowered with sodium and garlic, presumably to mask the lack of flavor. Portions are extremely small for the prices. Not worth the wait or cost. Save your time, save your money, and go somewhere else. In hindsight I would have had better noodles at Panda Express or McDonalds and better meat with a Spam Musubi from Foodland.

    (1)

  • Tim C.

    The food was good but super heavy. We got the Hawaiian bacon and eggs, pork buns, and the fried soup noodles. The bacon was literally all fat. Next time I will try some of the lighter options. Not the type of food you want to eat before getting on a boat to go whale watching like we did.

    (4)

  • cheryl b.

    I was in Maui last week for vacation and this was so good, we went twice. My faves were: ahi avo, garlic noodles, brussel sprouts with bacon, and the malasadas, which came with butterscotch and chocolate dipping sauces. Filipino bacon and eggs was also amazing. The Kim Chee wings were pretty good. The mango puddin, pork buns, and Hapa ramen were decent, but nothing special. My dinner companions tried the sake sampler, which they enjoyed, and I had a yummy lychee martini.

    (5)

  • Jessie C.

    Drove all the way from Wailea to eat here for lunch based on the recommendation of a family friend (and we had some time to kill anyways). We had the banchan and pohole salad as appetizers, which were both delicious, especially the pohole salad (fiddle head ferns, onion, kombu, ebi). All three of us ordered the Hapa Ramen. This is an extremely rare occurrence for my family. Usually we each order a different thing so we can try as many items as we can, but apparently we're all ramen aficionados who don't like to share our ramen. Unfortunately the Hapa ramen was severely underwhelming. The pork broth and poached egg were decent but everything else was lackluster. The noodles were too soft and didn't have the firm bite that is essential to good ramen. More than 1 piece of pork would have been nice too. Kind of a bummer given how the place is called "Star Noodle" Overall - 5 stars for the appetizers and 3 for the ramen. A lot of the other dishes looked promising though so I'll give them the benefit of the doubt. We seem to have just chosen the wrong place to invest all our options in a single menu item.

    (4)

  • Chris J.

    Food was good for the price. Served family style so dishes come out at random. Hits: Pohole salad (fiddlehead fern), roasted mushrooms, miso salmon, steamed pork buns, chicken yakitori (sauce quite delicious). Misses: Local green salad (ho hum), tempura shrimp (no flavor to shrimp and sauces were strange...garlic aoli tasted like straight Hellmans and Faux'nagi Sauce - well figure out from the name), kim chee wings (chicken a bit gristly even for wings...sauce just ok), Star udon (my 9 y.o. starving daughter slurped it up but I thought the noodles and broth were a little pasty and bland), Singapore noodles (dry, yellow curry powder flavor). I tried the jalapeno margarita which is made from their own Jalapeno shrub. Was just ok. Seating is limited so make reservations. Had to wait approx. 45 min. to be seated at 5:30 on a Wednesday. Unfortunately, did not have room for dessert - malasadas looked quite good.

    (3)

  • Jasmine H.

    So amazing we went here twice! Both nights the service and food was amazing, it's refreshing to go to a place in maui that isn't dated and tourist filled. Loved the modern Decor and everything on the menu was delicious!! Would love a star noodle in Vancouver :) Tip ... Make a rezo both nights we had to wait 20mins+ cuz they have lineups.

    (5)

  • Dennis G.

    Garlic Noodles and Fried Saimin were excellent. Noodles were just right and tasty. Even the spam in the Saimin was great. The Kalbi Steak was cooked medium rare and was like butter. The Malasadas were hot out of the fryer and the dipping sauces were phenomenal. Andrew, our waiter, was knowledgable on the preparation, welcoming and enthusiastic. Absolutely a return spot every time we get to Maui.

    (5)

  • Diana C.

    What I loved about Star Noodle: -Call ahead wait list (wait would have been 2 hrs at the restaurant!) -Hapa ramen (so good!) -Pork buns -Garlic noodles What I wasn't too crazy about: -The seating at the long center table (for someone who appreciates personal space it's kind of awkward sitting so close to others) -Malasadas (they were okay, but I would like to try the other two desserts next time) What I would have loved to love at Star Noodle: -kim chee brussel sprouts (I love brussel sprouts, but my fiancé hates them so I didn't get to try them :( ) I would definitely go back and reserve a table ahead of time to avoid the seating issue :) *And try the brussel sprouts!*

    (5)

  • Lori C.

    Excellent meal with appetizer of Brussel sprouts and yummy garlic noodles with chicken and vegetables. Lots of food in This excellent meal and i enjoyed the leftovers for breakfast the following day. Husband liked his meal too, but doesn't remember what he ordered....

    (5)

  • Nolando T.

    I tend to have bad experiences with Asian fusion places like this. Usually because you can get the same type of food at a hole in the wall somewhere else for much cheaper. Very rarely do they present you with something so incredible that you must return and pay the outrageous prices. That's the case for Star Noodle. Like most of this area the food is ridiculously overpriced. $20 for an order of poke? Really? It was good, but not way better than any of the poke from Foodland which is nearly half the price. That should give you an idea of what you're getting here. Don't get me wrong, the food is good. But not worth what they charge you. I'd come back if the prices were significantly lower. Doubt that'll happen though as they're very popular.

    (3)

  • A H.

    My mom and dad had checked this place out before I flew in, and they had a wonderful experience. Apparently my mom was asking about the different kind of noodles, and the manager (?) brought out samples for her to try. My parents wound up sharing the saimin, and my mom said it was the BEST she's ever had. She's a local girl (relocated to SoCal) and not prone to superlatives, so for her to say that meant something. When they picked me up from OGG, she could not stop talking about Star Noodle, how impressed she was at how they treated her, and how great the food was. If nothing else, they get 5 stars for making a memorable experience for my mom. Thank you!

    (5)

  • Neetha V.

    Finding something AWESOME in an island is pretty rare! Hands down, it was the BEST dinner we had in Maui. Crazy waiting hours, but again finding a place with 1900 reviews in Maui, who wouldn't want to try it after sunset! ;) Go for the Pad Thai, comfort food and sure a great dish to have on table! The other thing we went there for was to try the MALASADAS, loved them!!

    (5)

  • Sean S.

    Good. We got the Hapa Ramen and Garlic Noodles. Ramen was okay. Broth was very good, generous portions of pork and sides but the noodles were off...not a good chewy consistency like I want from a top tier noodle place. Garlic noodles were good but got old after awhile as we got the larger portion with just two of us. Very good service and a nice modern atmosphere. Trendy and can see why it gets busy. Wouldn't compare with top tier noodle shops in the Bay Area but it's a good dinner all the same.

    (4)

  • Diane N.

    Go here for lunch. Recommend getting: Filipino bacon and eggs

    (4)

  • Melissa K.

    We tried this restaurant based on several recommendations coupled with their large amount of Yelp reviews. In short, don't waste your time. This restaurant sits on top of a hill in an industrial park, this should have been my first clue. We did have reservations but had to wait 20 minutes past our reservation time. The smell inside the restaurant was very off putting, it eventually went away. We ordered a wide variety of their most popular dishes and everything tasted the same. Really disappointed and won't be recommending this restaurant to any other diners.

    (1)

  • Lily L.

    Four stars for the hapa ramen, which was on point from the silky smooth broth and the black garlic oil to the perfectly cooked noodles. Everything else we ordered was underwhelming, 2-3 stars at best. This includes the Saimin (bland and boring and noodles were overcooked), pork buns (again, boring), and kimchee wings (had lots less flavor than I would expect from kimchee).

    (4)

  • Lynn Z.

    Best meal in Maui ! Great service ! Get the mushrooms! They are outstanding ! Love this place !

    (5)

  • Meli N.

    Great friendly service..5 stars for sure. Food is good..not amazing..but good. Very cute place and reminded me of some NY style community seating in the middle. It's off of a tiny street up the hill so you definitely won't be driving pass it. Was told about it from a guy on the beach.

    (3)

  • Wendy L.

    They only take reservation for large group but you can call to leave your name first then you are in the queue. Make sure you call first and ask for the waiting time, you could probably drop by front street to have some shaved ice and shopping before heading back. Great environment and food comes out really fast. Garlic noodle is yummy. Hapa ramen is ok. The soup is not rich to match with the thickness of the noodle. Pork bun is similar to the Taiwanese pork bun, not bad. Malasadas is fresh and hot. People said the sauces are great but I haven't got a chance to try it. My son took it all so I guess it must be good.

    (4)

  • rebecca f.

    Love this place!! Our favorite meal so far. The crepe was delicious!! We also enjoyed the brussle sprouts which had plenty of crunchy bacon bits!! Had to try the hapa Ramen and was not disappointed! None of us liked the pork buns (not at all flavorable) Service was fast and friendly once seated. Go mid day as menu is the same for lunch and dinner!!

    (5)

  • Nancy Y.

    I was starving. I left full but unsatisfied. We waited for about 20 minutes which was expected. I had the steamed pork buns, chicken yakitori, the Hapa ramen and the malasadas. The pork in the buns were too thinly sliced and didn't have much flavor. The chicken yakitori was good... I guess. The broth in the ramen was lacking flavor and the noodles were okay. But!!! The malasadas were delicious. Get that. And maybe not anything else I had. As for service, I didn't really care for it. I got sat at the crowded bar because half the tables in the restaurant were dirty (yet not being used!).

    (2)

  • Moris A.

    Amazing food , great service . Expect to wait ... But the food is fast and amazing . Lots of room for families but you have to make reservations ahead of time , like 3-5 days prior , if you didn't just show up around 5pm and wait 45min- 1hr (totally worth the wait) . You won't be the only one ! Be sure to try the chicken skewers and the pad Thai noodles . Njoy !!!

    (5)

  • Joshuah S.

    We arrived a short while ago, and were told it would be a wait of 1.5 hours. Fortunately, we only had to wait about 45 minutes. The restaurant is very small, I highly recommend taking advantage of the reservations. The food was good, but not great. We had the Vietnamese crepe, star udon, hada ramen, and the Singapore noodles. The Vietnamese crepe was the best thing on we ate. The star udon was a little to salty. The Singapore noodles did not taste good at all. Overall the food was okay.

    (3)

  • Nicole G.

    Foods great! service can be ok, and there's usually a wait, and no where to wait!

    (4)

  • TopCat W.

    By far the WORSE shrimp tempura I have ever had. Huge batter and half of the batter was not cooked through. The flavors of the Singapore noodles were okay, but the noodles were overlooked. Will not return.

    (1)

  • david l.

    I had the special fish of the day, kalbi, some curry based noodles. Food is pricy and decent. Everything is very salty. I'm ised to some salty foods as Korean. But this place used too much salt in all their dishes. Not worth the price. Salty. I would not go back. Too much hype.

    (2)

  • Michelle L.

    4 stars compared to other restaurants in Maui. We tried the scallop shots, hapa ramen, vietnamnese crepe, garlic noodles, and yakitori. Hapa ramen was excellent. Dont expect your traditional japanese ramen here. The noodles and soup are nothing like that in Japan. BUT it's pretty good! Good fusion style ramen. Al dente noodles with rich soup. The poached egg was perfectly executed. Accompanied by extra fresh green veggies. Yakitori was way too charred. I couldnt eat like a fifth of the skewer because it was black carbon. Everything else is not bad. I would come back here next time i am in maui.

    (4)

  • Kanani K.

    We LOVE Star Noodle! I wish I lived in Lahaina and could go all the time! It gets super busy so doing an off time meal is best--late lunch or early dinner lol. Food is delicious! Our faves are the scallop shots, steamed pork buns, miso salmon, pad thai & the Vietnamese crepe. It's a very cool and trendy spot. Be sure to save room for the malasadas which come with three decadent dipping sauces.

    (5)

  • Amber V.

    Thx fellow yelpers for all the recommendations! What we ordered: ~ steam pork buns - Holy shat! The steam pork bun is by far the best I've ever had. ~ garlic noodle in regular - not greasy at all compare to all the other places. And is delicious. ~ laihaina fried soup - pretty good but not on the list to reorder in the future. ~ malasadas - very very good.

    (4)

  • Heidi P.

    I was told the owners are the same as Aloha Mixed Plate, of which I am a fan. But absolutely no comparison. AMP is the McDonald's version. This place is over the top on quality, taste & presentation. Delicious. We had the prawn special (ginger,garlic,sweet chili paste, oyster sauce & corn starch) , Kalbi, pad thai (with lime!) and mango pudding (not my fav). Off the beaten tourist path. Worth finding.

    (5)

  • Caitlin G.

    YUMMY. I went twice on my last visit to Maui. Always order the garlic noodles and fried soup no matter what! The Ahi belly and Kalbi were delicious choices for meat. The pork buns as an appetizer is the only I've tried and get every time, too...an unique twist on the traditional recipe, like fluffy tacos. I just wish they offered women's paraphernalia, instead of unisex T-shirts.

    (5)

  • Rachel B.

    Went with my family of 11. The ramen was just as tasty as I had in Japan. We ordered Hapa Ramen, Local Saimin, kimchi, Brussels sprouts, garlic noodles, pork buns, and tempura shrimp. Excellent lunchtime meal. Staff was friendly and frequently filled our ice waters and other drinks. Decor was simple and unique and music selection was outstanding. Make a reservation.

    (5)

  • Mimi T.

    I dont understand how you can give this place anything less than a 4-star. There was definitely a long wait for dinner on a Sunday night, but luckily I made reservations with open table. I love the staff, super friendly and nice. Not to mention all very attentive. We had the Hapa Ramen, Scallop Shooters, and their special for the night, dikon fried noodles. (for all you vietnamese folks, its banh bot chien) I'd have to say for asian fusion, you guys got it down. Simple, tasty, and affordable. If i ever come back to town, I'm definitely going to come back!

    (5)

  • Daniel N.

    The Kim Chee wings are a must have !! So tasty! The pork buns are very good and the garlic noodles are simple, flavorful and not overdone!

    (5)

  • Grace M.

    I absolutely loved this place! Steamed pork buns and pad Thai was delicious! Nice dining atmosphere with good service. If you are vacationing on Maui, this is a must for foodies. There is also a nice view of the ocean, if you happen to get a table near the windows.

    (4)

  • Sharon H.

    Love love love! We celebrated Valentine's Day with a good for the heart menu -- the special of the day opakapaka (pink snapper) with veggies, our fave garlic noodles, pork bao, Pohole (fiddlehead fern) salad, brussel sprouts with bacon!, rib-eye steak and yakitori chicken ... For five people, in case you think that's a lot for just two! Capping the stellar meal, we hungrily demolished the malasada dessert and special choco brownies with strawberries and choco parfait even while proclaiming with blissful groans, "too full!" Ok, just one more bite. Star Noodle is a must-go if you're on Maui!

    (5)

  • Lauren O.

    Star Noodle was the best meal we have had while in Hawaii! We went based on a recommendation from our shuttle driver and it did not disappoint. Our server, Johnny, made personal recommendations for us and we tried every one of them. The man knows what he is talking about and as he would say, "I know how to eat!!" The family style dishes were reasonably priced and allowed us to try a few different things on the menu. Get the hot and sour soup and the ahi appetizer. Overall, excellent service and outstanding food made for a great night out in Maui!

    (5)

  • J A.

    Wow- all the recommendations were right on target! We loved every dish we ordered- but the stand out dish was the crepe. We ordered it vegetarian and it was one of the best dishes I've eaten in a long time. Coconut cream with tofu and vegetables within a crispy crepe. Served with lettuce cups, fresh basil, cilantro and mint and a side of sweet chili sauce. We also ordered the mushrooms and the garlic noodles (without Dashi to make it vegetarian). The garlic noodles without the Dashi makes it a bit dry but it was still really good! I think we will definitely be back before the end of our trip.

    (5)

  • Kelvin K.

    Steamed pork buns were great and the garlic noodles were delicious. This was a nice place to dine!

    (4)

  • Jennifer K.

    Pad Thai is memorable. Ambience is special. And the service and wait staff unforgettable. Make the most of time in Maui with a trip to Star Noodle. Sit at the bar if you want to see into the kitchen where the magic happens. Those guys are like watching finely orchestrated ballet. And definitely end your meal with the malasadas. Heaven on earth!

    (5)

  • Anissa M.

    I've been here every time I am in Maui. The garlic noodles are of course a must. I've had so many things on the menu it's tough to say what stands out because it's all so good. It's great to sit at the bar and have the chance to chat with other neighboring patrons. I highly recommend making this restaurant a stop when in Maui.

    (5)

  • Krystal C.

    Being truthful.. The food is not worth the wait. We waited over a hour and a half and the food was... Ok. I am half chinese so I like real chinese food and this was more fusion style. I did not like the hapa ramen and that was so surprising because I love ramen. I give 3 starts because the bacon and eggs were really good and my waitress was extremely sweet. She is the one with the English accent. (Sorry I never got her name)

    (3)

  • Adam D.

    After three visits we thought we had enough, but the gastrointestinal pull was still there! So we decided to dine there on our vacation return day prior to heading to the airport. We were served by Chelsea, probably our favorite waitress and went crazy with our order. As usual we loved everything we ordered that we didn't have during our first three visits. In the end, we tried 12 different dishes and 2 desserts, all amazing. This was by far our favorite restaurant on Maui, especially as Asian cuisine.

    (5)

  • Z B.

    The garlic noodles were good! The steak appetizer was a little chewy, but the total experience was great. The server even let us share an entree that was ordered out of place at the bar top. Highly recommend a reservation. My wife and I went on a weekday at noon and there was a wait.

    (4)

  • Rachel A.

    This is a cool little restaurant in an industrial part of town. The food was good, but not great. The service was fast and friendly, and the drinks were great. Definitely get a reservation, we had one, but people who walked in before us had an hour wait.

    (4)

  • Woody B.

    This place is a not-miss in Maui. We had an early lunch here on our way to the airport (10:45am) and the place was filled with people! There is never a bad time for noodles . Anyways, this place is awesome and very reasonably priced for what you get. We only got 3 plates, but everything looked so good. The Vietnamese crepe was so delicious and you get so many flavors with the Thai basil, cilantro etc. we also had the pad thai and the Singapore noodles which was amazing as well! Enjoy this yummy place!!

    (4)

  • Diana H.

    I'd like to preface my review by stating that I think the experience could be 5 star based on the dishes you order. We chose ours carefully after reading through other reviews on Yelp and were pretty pleased. We got to the restaurant around 5 and had about an hour's wait, but we had planned in advance and weren't hungry when we got there. So by the time they called us up, we were just getting hungry and it worked out really well. In the meantime, we stood around outside just enjoying the weather and talking to other people waiting. I did see a large cockroach or two scurrying around outside near the plants, so for you squeamish people like me, just be mindful of where you sit so you don't screech like I do when I see bugs. We got: 1) Ahi Avo- this was absolutely delicious; it was fresh and they gave us a good sized portion. I highly recommend this! 2) Garlic Noodles- they don't sound like much, but trust me - it really hits the spot. I would definitely get this again. 3) Filipino bacon and eggs- this was good but not great; I think I was underwhelmed. The dish was still savory and different, but I think we could have done without this and just gotten another portion of the delicious Ahi. 4) Malasadas- worth saving room for. They were fresh and piping hot, and even though we were stuffed, we still ate every last morsel. I have to compliment the service since I normally gripe about poor service; we were definitely well attended to. My water glass was always refilled as soon as it became half empty, and the timing of the visits to the table was great.

    (4)

  • Alana C.

    Good food and ideal for sharing! Had the pad Thai and pork buns. A must stop when visiting Maui!

    (5)

  • Brittney L.

    What a hidden gem! Star noodle has great food! We ordered takeout: Pork buns-these were average, more sticky bun than anything else, lacked flavor, maybe need to add a sauce Pad Thai-Delicious!! Great flavors Fried Lahaina Soup-WOW! We have an awesome Asian restaurant back home called Amerasia (KY) and they have a special similar to this so we knew what to expect. My advice is to try something different and try this! The noodles are so good!! We even had leftovers the next day and it was good! Highly recommended! Might want to think about making reservations, it was packed at 7:30pm and it was a 45 minute wait so we just grabbed takeout instead.

    (5)

  • Chris G.

    I am the Chef / Owner of a restaurant in Bristol, CT and I do consider myself a foodie of all types of cuisines. When a person who works in the restaurant business can be left speechless by the craftsmanship / talents of another Chef and his staff...it should be considered the highest compliment possible. The food, atmosphere, staff and all around attention to detail of Star Noodle was so beyond on point that they may have just ruined me for other Maui eateries. Do not come to this beautiful island without making the time to dine here...it was the best restaurant experience of our trip.

    (5)

  • Josie H.

    Okay. Either I have very picky taste or I expect too much. I'm not sure what's the hype and the wait for this restaurant. But I'm definitely not impressed. We ordered almost everything that was well known here . Star noodles udon- seems like just udon in not well flavored broth. Hapa ramen- I swear the broth tasted the same as the star udon. The only difference between these dishes was yeah noodle Steamed buns- the pork was so little, I might as well be eating just the steamed buns. Kamul- the assortment of banchans! Super disappointed. Plus we waited 40 minutes to sit at the bar. At least the waiter that served is was awesome and provided us with many tips for our maui trip!

    (3)

  • Kathy L.

    I heard about this restaurant from watching Top Chef and rooting for Sheldon to win. We went on a Sunday for lunch; got there after 1 pm and surprisingly we were seated right away. Wow!! What a amazing noodle place tucked away in an industrial area in Lahaina. Not knowing what to eat, the bartender recommended the miso salmon & garlic noodles. The flavors of the two dishes were so complimentary together. We also ordered the look moore funn & fried saimin in case we didn't have enough to eat. We had more than enough food for 3 of us! I will definitely return on my next trip to Maui. TIP: They don't take reservations for small parties, less than 5. During peak times, you can call ahead and ask to have your name placed on their waitlist.

    (5)

  • Kathy C.

    Star Noodle, one of the most highly anticipated meals our group of six had planned on our recent trip to Hawaii. Did it disappoint? Well, it's kinda mixed bag for me. Did I enjoy the meal? Yes, I really did. But did it disappoint? Yes... a little. But it's more than "A-OK" and more toward the "Yay! I'm a fan" rating for me when considering the overall experience that night. Ok, let me back up... We made a reservation for 5:30 and were promptly seated when we arrived. Our party of six was at one end of the large community table. No big deal, we can hang with other folks. So between the six of us, we ordered a bunch of food to share. I am sure I've forgotten a few, but some highlights: The pork buns were pretty good. We've had various pork buns from different restaurants. While it is not the best we've had, it's certainly a respectable rendition of this dish. The kim chee was yummy, the karate chicken was decent, the Filipino "Bacon & Eggs" is freakin AWESOME yumminess. In fact, it was so awesome that we polished off the first one and ordered a 2nd serving. And then here is the disappointing part. All of the above, have you noticed, were not noodle dishes lol... yep, I was way disappointed by their noodles. Every single noodle dish we ordered was very very salty. The garlic noodle, one dish I was looking forward to, was so salty I couldn't really taste garlic. Anyways, if I lived in Hawaii, would I frequent Star Noodle? Yep, yep I would. But I probably stay away from the noodle dishes. Oh, but the Pad Thai (the person who ordered it actually got heck from everyone else for ordering Pad Thai in non-Thai restaurant) was actually the star in the numerous noodle dishes we ordered. Oh the dessert was very yummy. We got the malasadas and the mango pudding. Both were polished clean. So combined everything, ambiance, service, food... overall experience, I am still a fan and would go again if I could.

    (4)

  • Greg S.

    Best food we had on Maui by far! I was really looking forward to trying this place and often I leave disappointed when my expectations are high. Not with star noodle. We had the ahi in lemon avo, sooooo good. Great flavor and a silky mouthfeel made this dish my favorite. We also had the Singapore noodles and the Filipino Bacon & eggs. Both were great but not quite as good as that ahi. Andrew our server was fantastic. He made us his own sauce for the bacon & eggs which complemented the dish perfectly, was on top of everything and as nice as could be. We went for lunch so the wait wasn't long and there were no signs of hipsters as mentioned in a previous post (unless Maui hipsters are different from my definition of a hipster). Go, unless I'm in town. I don't want to wait.

    (5)

  • Taci O.

    Delicious food and a very friendly service. We were super hungry after exploring Maui all day and here's what we ordered: Pohole Salad (very light and fresh with great flavor - I loved the dried cuttlefish in it), Roasted Mushroom slightly cooked with ginger, my Favorite! Steamed Pork Buns very soft, the pork was tender and flavorful, and the Vietnamese Crepe (big portion) and very fresh. To finish we ordered the Malasadas the caramel sauce was definitely my favorite. Everything we had at this place was amazing. Fresh food, nice ambiance and friendly service. If you're visiting Maui make sure to check out his place.

    (5)

  • Carmen M.

    Wow~what can I say but Fabulous place to eat flavorful/delicious food as well as have a welcoming ambiance all the way down to the professional service. We ordered the chicken wings (the bomb), garlic noodles and more. We will surely visit again and again during our annual trek to Maui!

    (5)

  • Annonymous R.

    This was a good experience all around there was a little bit of a wait, but it was well worth it. The pad Thai was delicious and so were the pork steamed buns. The staff were friendly and quick. I would definitely recommend this restaurant.

    (5)

  • Jenn N.

    Agree with poster who stated this place was overhyped. The pork in the pork buns was kind of dry and bun to pork ratio was off, garlic noodles were a little salty/dry, saimin was pretty decent. Not worth the wait, in my opinion. Mediocre Asian food.

    (3)

  • Selena R.

    Never going back again. Server had an attitude. Food was ok. Over priced for bad service. No air condition. You sweat as you eat.

    (1)

  • Vanessa H.

    Hands down the best Asian Fusion food I have EVER had... Been all over place and have eaten at a million good restaurants.... This is one of the best not only ever but best restaurants in Maui.... Great flavor!! Shrimp Tempura is a must and the garlic noodles are so great!! Enjoy.... I would call and make reservations place gets packed!!!

    (5)

  • Adrienne R.

    Great food located in an awkward place in Maui. The wait was long but worth it. I ordered udon with pork. The broth had a ton of flavor. My hubby ordered Singapore Noodles. Again, so good!!! For dessert we ordered these sugary fried doughballs. They were served with a side chocolate and caramel sauce. Those were solo good. The decor is really nice. The entire place is really decorated nice! If I lived in Maui this would be a regular stop for us!!!

    (5)

  • Ellaine G.

    Just had another amazing meal at Star Noodle! The food was delicious and the service was awesome! Our server Alex was exceptional! I highly recommend this place but try to make reservations if possible since the wait can be long. Had the pork belly buns, kimchee wings, garlic noodles, fried soup, and the ahi belly (not on the menu). Everything was delish!

    (5)

  • Mark H.

    Did take out here off of the recommendation of our tour guide. Very good food, staff was super helpful, friendly and food was ready in no time! Seems like the locals like it as it was busy when we pulled up. Note: off the beaten path surprise! Hidden gem!

    (5)

  • Brandon B.

    So on point in every way. I dream of a pitcher full of the Ginga Ninja cocktails, sitting here by me back on the mainland. The malasadas burning my fingers, the steak done to perfection, family style pig out, the friendly and efficient service. The unexpected culinary highlight of this summer's Maui trip. A+.

    (5)

  • Kimberly W.

    Everything on the menu sounded so good it was hard to make a decision. My boyfriend and I went with the steamed pork (very good), pad thai (excellent!), and the singapore noodles (good). Experience was very good. I'm only in Maui for four more days but am highly considering coming back to try more dishes!

    (5)

  • Nikki H.

    4.5 stars, really. Party of 3 - Went at 9pm on a school night and were quoted 25 min wait which turned out to be 10 at most. Highlights were the miso salmon, filipino eggs and ham dish, and the malasadas. Oh- and the hapa ramen! Our friend who is a local said the garlic noodles weren't the usual which normally have more bits of garlic and she thinks they may have been skinnier too. Maybe. The pad thai was very good - but no more "very good" then what we get here at home in SF/Oakland. Service was fantastic and the ambiance was great. Malasadas for dessert sealed the deal with their sweet yummy goodness. We'll be back on the next visit!

    (4)

  • Patrick M.

    I really like noodles and this place filled my noodle needs while staying on Maui. It does get busy, so if you don't like to wait go early. The only dish where I thought it was just "okay" was the ramen. The texture of the noodles didn't quite do it for me.

    (5)

  • Tom P.

    This was a completely new experience for me. The menu is simple and delicious. The staff is very courteous and will chat you up about anything. The garlic noodles with chicken are to die for and the pork dumpling was heavenly. We may return here this trip.

    (5)

  • kristin r.

    Over rated :( Was very excited to try this place out. Prices are good but the food is not as fantastic as I was hoping. The worst part was feeling rushed the entire meal, Let alone the line of people waiting that watch you the entire time until you leave. Sorry Star Noodle.... Minimize the size of the giant kitchen and add more tables. This place is chaotic.

    (2)

  • My Linh H.

    This place has good soup noodles, I had the kimchi ramen and the Vietnamese crepe was very crispy and had a good coconut aroma. Lychee martini could use a little less syrup. To me, the pork belly buns could be better bc the steam bun was soggy and the pork wasn't that tender.

    (4)

  • Kris M.

    Another great Maui offer! Wait was long so decided to take out. Tried pork buns (good), brussel sprouts (awesome) beef app (good), scallop shots (great), garlic noodles (awesome) and hot & sour soup (best of the 6). Hostesses are great...make reservations a few days ahead or call in for take out...really busy.

    (5)

  • Melissa K.

    Noodles noodles noodles. Def lives up to its name. Everything was super flavorful. So much to choose from def have to come back to try some more items. Came here on a Sunday at 2pm it wasnt too crowded got seated right away. Staff is super friendly and accommodating. Small little restaurant small little parking lot. Worth the trip.

    (5)

  • Jonathan Y.

    Pork buns were great! Out server was also really nice and helpful. Make sure you either make a reservation or get there early for dinner. We waited about an hour for a table.

    (4)

  • A H.

    Just do not like this place. I think it has pretentious atmosphere including the staff. the food is fair and small portions. Plus it is in an industrial park. Have been there a few times and that is it.

    (1)

  • Prasad T.

    Food is delicious, portions are big, meant for sharing and prices are reasonable for Maui. We ordered Singapore noodles, Vietnamese wrap and pad Thai. The food felt fresh and light. It did not leave any after taste. We finished it off with a yummy mango pudding.

    (5)

  • Nicole T.

    Tried a bunch of dishes- udon, pad Thai, miso salmon, pork buns, yakitori chicken and none disappointed. We went for an early dinner so getting a table was easy but if you are a large group call for a reservation. Service was excellent, attentive and friendly. Made for a great family dinner.

    (5)

  • L O.

    There are only a few places in the world that I can trust the food in front of me is delicious, healthy and safe for an allergic girl to eat - Star Noodle is my favorite. I always order singapore noodles and love them. But tonight I ordered the noodles and they came out with over cooked and tough chicken. The dish was so salty that it was barely palatable. I must say that salt is one of my favorite foods. But this was at another level. I still ate most of the dish because I was famished but man I didn't enjoy it - it was just refueling.

    (2)

  • Xavier C.

    Can't say enough about this place. It's in an industrial park up the hill from Lahaina. The pork dumplings are delicious. The garlic noodles are worth being uncomfortably full and eating all of them alone. The bartenders are super, attentive, informative and patient. Wish I had a star noodle on the mainland.

    (5)

  • Allison R.

    GO HERE!!!!! FOOD WAS AMAZING. We split the garlic noodles and their most popular ramen... i cant recall the name but it was like first on the menu. place is very clean and just all around a great place to eat. everything is large and enough to be split. i wish i was able to go back!!!!

    (5)

  • Kevin W.

    Asian Fusion! Always a line! Located in a random area at the top of the hill. Sat at the bar. Service was good. Hapa Ramen - $12 - Broth was fatty and had a good meat flavor. Salt level was good. I really liked the noodles they used. The soft boiled egg was yums! Pork was nothing special. Garlic Noodle - $6 - Similiar to garlic noodles I can get in LA. It was good but nothing mind blowing. Glad I waited to try it!

    (4)

  • Tesh C.

    Good food, fast service. I didn't understand the hype and I'm glad I didn't experience the "hype" atmosphere. I was afraid the service would be terrible due to the number of tourists that comet through here - luckily it wasn't! The servers take their time to explain the menu and ask what you're into -- a big help! The food came out fast, I mean SUPER fast. We got 3 dishes in less than 12 minutes.. it was great. I'm sure this is so they can turn around more customers and that's okay! Who doesn't want more free time during their vacation? I didn't find anything spectacular about the food, but it was cool to see all the various options available.

    (4)

  • Courtney P.

    Came in because I've seen so many amazing reviews on their steam pork buns... So worth it!! I LOVED every bite. Shared a bowl of the Star Udon and it was the best! Loved the service also!

    (5)

  • Joe Y.

    Unbelievable!!! Love this restaurant!! First time here and we were delighted. Heard about this restaurant when watching the Top Chef television program on Bravo. Their head chef, Sheldon, was a semifinalist, so made it a point to dine here when in Maui. The menu is vast and has plenty of choices. We decided on picking from the share plates.. Miso Salmon. Then, added the Pork Buns and the Garlic Noodles. There was ample food for two persons and the presentation and tastes were outstanding!!! Will definitely return since I have marked Star Noodle as a fave from now on....

    (5)

  • Te L.

    Our server was amazingly friendly, and her food recommendations were delicious. We had pork buns, chicken skewers, Lahaina fried soup, garlic noodles, and the ahi special. Wow. Lots of food just for two!

    (4)

  • Tara C.

    Not worth the wait and the food was just ok. Our server was snobby and wouldn't substitute an item when we found out it had an unwanted ingredient even though it wasn't listed as an ingredient.

    (2)

  • Mike M.

    Where should I start?.... this gem is almost hidden in an industrial center. North of Foodland farms and the new drive thru Starbucks. We saw many people waiting in the parking lot, but decided to give it a shot. Table for 4? ....45 minutes. ..no problem, we went down the hill and did some light shopping at the market. After we were seated, a peppy gal from Maine named noreen stopped by our table and was quite helpful, explaining the menu, family style items, soups, and noodle dishes. We ordered the garlic noodles...yum, pad thai....had a bunch of chicken and shrimp. ...hot and sour....very food...and chicken skewers....all they servers were happy and very on top of their game

    (5)

  • Kathy N.

    Wow! Went to star Noodle this past Sunday and I was VERY impressed. For starters, our group of 7 arrived an hour early for our reservation and they seated us right away. Second, I told the waitress I had a Gluten allergy and she asked if I was sensative or had Celiac-Music to my ears, someone who gets it! She then proceeded to tell me all the wonderful Gluten free options and how they really go out of their way in the kitchen to ensure there is no cross contamination. Lastly, she recommended some really lovely sparkling sake that we all enjoyed. The dinner was soooo amazing and we will definitely go back. I am still dreaming of that poke and the pork belly and eggs. Thank you Star noodle!

    (5)

  • Manali P.

    Can't wait to come back. One of the best meals on Maui. Everything from appetizers to dessert were indescribably delicious!! Service is excellent. Make reservations or you can get lucky and get seats at the bar. Definite food destination for Maui!!

    (5)

  • Teju A.

    This is a review of the service first and food second. A group of 5 went to lunch and on our way called for reservations. We were told that a reservation could be made for the next 10 mins, but that we'd have to be there on time and all. Short story is we ended up waiting over 30 mins for food and that turned out to be overrated and service that comes across as thinking of themselves as superstars when they are not. This place should be called "1 star noodle"

    (3)

  • E Charlene S.

    This was on our must do list for this trip to Maui. We were not disappointed. Great waitstaff, really like Bobby, and delicious creative dishes, especially the Vietnamese crepe. We even brought our three teenage daughters and they loved everything, from the Pohole Salad, garlic noodles, Lahaina Fried Soup, Hapa Ramen, Singapore Noodles, to the Pad Thai. Yum!

    (5)

  • Chau L.

    It was my first time in Maui so I trusted Yelp to find good restaurants to eat in the area. I went to this place after three hours of snorkeling so needless to say that I was super hungry and even then the food tasted whatever to me. I ordered the pork bun, Vietnamese crepe, saimin, and udon.

    (3)

  • Tina P.

    Went here twice during my time on Maui. First, let's talk about cocktails. The bar menu is creative with lots of Asian inspired mixes: lychee, sake, lemongrass, Asian pear, etc. all $12, all well mixed, all tasty. The lychee drinks were especially my favorite. The food is really good. Ramen, Singapore noodles, garlic noodles, all of it is tasty and the portions are pretty generous. Honestly, my only complaint is that there isn't enough veggies to balance out the noodles. The noodles obviously shine but some crunchy vegs would be a nice addition. There are veggies in some dishes, just not enough. And get the malasadas. Just do it.

    (4)

  • Lucrecia D.

    Excellent service and food is amazing! We order shrimp tempura and hot and sour noodle soup very good!!!! Definitely recommend it!

    (5)

  • Zelie D.

    After whale watching my partner and I headed up the hill back of Lahaina town to sample the food at this one of Maui's better eateries. We had heard raves from friends who are foodies and we were not disappointed. I loved the Thai Basil lemonade, the Brussel sprouts, and the Kim Chee ramen! My partner really enjoyed her Singapore noodles and green salad. We will go back since we live on Maui and Molokai.

    (4)

  • Lyn C.

    Born and raised in ESSJ, I think I know Vietnamese food. With that said, I think the Banh Xeo was so bomb! I usually think my friends or their parents make the best crepes, but Star Noodle is up there with them. We also got pork buns, pad thai, and tea (which came in a cute teapot). All the food was yummy! Even though we had reservations, it was at the end of the night and there were open tables so we didn't need them. Initially I was thinking, Asian food? I can get that at home, how special can this be? I was wrong! This place is totes worth eating at!!

    (5)

  • teresa v.

    This review is long overdue (we just had Lucky Belly in Honolulu which reminded us of how wonderful Star Noodle was). We legit had this place two days in a row on our 4-day trip to Maui. This place, by far, has one of the most memorable foods we've ever had -- talking about the pork belly bao, of course. Food and service (from what I remember) was a 5+ star! If on Maui and if we ever come back, DEFINITELY come here!

    (5)

  • Fred L.

    Ick. I don't know what everyone is raving about. Overpriced, tiny portions. Very ordinary flavors. You can do better, and save money too.

    (1)

  • Christine N.

    The Five Stars is for Tony our waiter. This place has enough great reviews. I agree with most of them so I'm not going to continue beating that poi. it's beaten. The Ahi avo ruined my poke cravings for any other place ever. Thanks Tony. He seriously was the friendliest waiter I've ever met. Great charisma, clearly loves where he works and if he doesn't, he surely knows how to pull it out for the customers. Went there twice already and he remembered us... I think. whatever. he was still nice the second time around and he didn't even wait on us. Gave us good Recs for places to eat. He was spot on. did I mention he's super duper adorable? He is. Made me happy eating there with all the other stuffies around us. oops. inside voice. food is good. ambience is clean and simple. not pretentious. the patrons- mixed. Whatevers. Tony-you need a raise. Mahalo brah!

    (5)

  • Robert W.

    fantastic. We hopped in for lunch (with a reservation) on a Friday and it was packed. Cozy atmosphere with good service. The pork belly buns- good, but could used a bigger piece! The fiddle head fern salad was delicious and the Happa Ramen was amazing. The noodles are chewy, slightly thicker than typical ramen pasta and served with tender pork and other yummies. The other items looked interesting but we needed to save room for dinner! I'd definitely go again.

    (5)

  • Joann M.

    Yummy yummy noodles! Fried soup is my favorite!!!! When in maui...you must come and try!!

    (5)

  • Abigail G.

    I tell people to go to star noodle. NEVER AGAIN!!! service there sucks, i went in today, lots of workers, but I had to say hello. she was folding napkins, said the bar is open , I didn't want to sit at bar and asked for a table, she instantly said its a 30 min wait, without looking at me. took my money somewhere else. NO ALOHA. I'm usually annoyed by the service there, but this time wanted to write a review. thanks star noodle, I won't need to pay high prices for your small portions anymore. too bad because I've been there many times even though everyone says its not worth it

    (1)

  • Amy N.

    Over 2 thousand reviews? That is worthy of a visit, no? Sure, why not! Our group of 20 was seated quickly as we came before the lunch rush. The service was wonderful and the little establishment was well decorated, lit and had gorgeous single bathrooms being situated in an industrial area. My husband ordered the star ramen and I ordered the star udon. The broth was good but I must say, I've had better. It was nothing spectacular in my books but I am unsure of the other dishes my fellow friends ordered. I wouldn't say I would be back though, meh. xoxo Amy Nguyen

    (3)

  • Huyen N.

    We came to Star Noodle two nights in a row during our six days vacation. Come a little earlier than dinner or a little after dinner to avoid wait because it will not be less than an hour wait. Service was great and very helpful. Best service I've had in Maui. I gave it an extra star for great Asian fusion dishes. Usually, I feel that Asian dishes need to stay authentic because it is way easy to screw up the fusion part. Hapa noodles: we live in LA and there are some amazing ramen where we live so we were skeptical. I am so glad we ordered this because it was amazing. The broth was light and rich at the same time. Perfect egg. Noodles are a little overcooked Pork belly bun: I thought it was good while my picky husband loves it. Singaporean noodles: just a good amount of curry hints and full of flavors Lahaina Fried Soup: the waiter told us that there used to be a family that sell this fried soup in a cone. It was a very nice dish with thicker and chunky rice noodles. Udon: we chose to get the wafu dashi broth instead of the ramen broth. It was light and very tasty. Hot and sour ramen: It brought me back to my childhood in Vietnam but I cannot remember where or what it reminded me of. It was a limey sour and such an interesting balance of flavor. I really don't know how to describe this dish but I liked it a lot. Overall, I liked all the dishes at Star Noodles but the stand outs are the Hapa ramen, hot and sour soup, and pork buns.

    (5)

  • Freda M.

    The food is pretty good but the wait is terrible. I am from San Francisco Bay Area, we have lots of great noodles shops here and more authentic...... The waiters are friendly and I will give them 5 stars for the service. As for food - 3 stars.

    (3)

  • Cin-Yee S.

    Appetizers: steamed pork buns (think Taiwanese gua bao without the peanut sugar), tempura shrimp (in unagi sauce), kimchee wings (sticky and awesome), and avo ahi (market price was $20 for a portion slightly larger than a golf ball, but the fish was so fresh it had been alive an hour ago) were all impressive. Entrees left much to be desired. Hapa ramen the best of the bunch, even though one of the three bowls ordered arrived a half hour after the other two (and only after repeated inquiries) with significantly saltier broth. The Singapore curry noodle was off and had to be sent back. The kim chee ramen was fine. Mango pudding for dessert was light and refreshing, with interesting texture added by crumbled Japanese rice crackers. Expect a wait, even if you have a reservation.

    (3)

  • Austie M.

    Everything that we tried here was absolutely delicious. We came here with 6 girls and ordered a bunch of food to share. My favorites were the kimchi wings and the Brussel sprouts. List of ordered items are below and all are highly recommended: Hot and sour noodles Garlic noodles Kimchi wings Brussel sprouts Ahi Ana Steamed pork buns House salad w/ spicy vinaigrette Definitely will return next time I come to Maui!

    (5)

  • Amy Z.

    Yum yum yum! Singapore Noodles: sai fun vermicelli, mild curry flavor, sweet yellow onion, red bell pepper, chicken, egg, prawns topped with green onion. Wonderful mild curry flavor, not spicy. Huge fan of those style of noodles. Tempura Prawns: wonderfully crispy. Two huge prawns accompanied by a garlic purée and sweet faux-nagi sauce. Kimchee Wings: my other favorite of the night aside from the Singapore noodles. They had this wonderfully sour fermented flavor almost, not as potent as traditional Kimchee, so I think even if you HATE Kimchee, like my husband, you will still enjoy these wings. Awesomely crunchy and meaty, the flavor is so unique you must try. Garlic Noodles: dry style fried noodles, loaded with garlic flavor and topped with fried garlic, that's pretty much all that's to those, they were good, but if I went back I would want to try the Lahaina Fried Soup. Table next to us got the Pad Thai and didn't sound impressed, glad I didn't get it considering I can get that at home. Overall a great meal, very unique flavor combinations, beautiful restaurant and attentive servers. Make a reservation!!!! When we came the wait for those without was over an hour!!!!

    (5)

  • Joseph D.

    Not bad at all. Star Noodle wasn't fantastic, but it was toward the upper end of restaurants we ate at on Maui for flavor and interest. The ahi avo was delicious with lemon-pressed olive oil and soy sauce. The Ban Chan sampler was a little disappointing but we liked the apple and daikon which were both acidic and sweet. Skip the pohole salad (a bit too slimy). The Filipino bacon and eggs were stinky but delicious on a sizzling hot plate. Garlic noodles were just okay, could've had more flavor. Finally, we enjoyed the mango pudding which was like a flan and a nice light finish to the meal.

    (4)

  • Adam C.

    I really liked the clean, new interior design of the place and the bar seating. This place is quite popular. Our Ramen was pretty good, but I think since being so close to L.A's Little Tokyo, I'm a bit spoiled when it comes to Ramen. I liked their take on it, but we were expecting something more rich in flavor concerning the broth and the noodles. Nothing really stood out and I think they should stick to making a classic Tonkotsu Ramen compared to what we had which was a blend of miso and pork. Next time I come, I'd definitely get some Pad Thai!

    (3)

  • Mary Ann P.

    This my second visit there. We had garlic noodles, chicken yakitori. Shrimp tempura and Vietnamese crepes. The first visit was a disappointment but after waiting one year to try again, I find it hasn't changed at all. The food was generally bland except for the garlic noodles that was salty. The server was just as bad as the food. Would be nice if waitress explained the food and what came with them. We were told steam rice came with the ala carte food but none came. All in all not a pleasant experience. Do not plan on recommending to friends or visitors.

    (1)

  • Damon C.

    Need to make a reservation or wait forever. Place is always packed and have to park on the streets. Ahi Avo was too salty, almost zero pork in Steamed Pork Buns' and Ramen was really really bland. Service was good though... If you're Asian, I wouldn't recommend this place.

    (1)

  • P L.

    During my trip I came here twice, and both time it was packed as packed can be. First visit no reservation about an hour wait, second time with reservation 45min wait. Either way you're waiting, I believe when you place your name on the reservation list you jump the list to whatever is available next, not really a reserve table. Food was very flavorful, portion was just right, not massive portion or small portion. Staff was very nice, and friendly. Food came out quickly, while it was still hot is always the best. Parking is so-so there like about 15 spot in the lot or so, but parking isn't bad as there is plenty of street parking. The location of this restaurant is definite to question, it's in the middle of nowhere, it's between an car junk yard and storage units. Heading towards there you would never guess there is a restaurant in such area. Overall pretty good, price for Maui area decent/reasonable, price for such food (coming from the bay area) pricey.

    (4)

  • No B.

    Recommended by a friend and reinforced by Yelp reviews. Made reservations initially by calling, then had to change but could not get anyone on the line. Was able to doing it online via OpenTable. Later, finally got through later to cancel original reservation. Place gets packed like all the reviews say. Our table of four initially was going to be mixed into a long community style table in center of dining room, but was going to be problematic with our kids in tow. Hostess graciously moved us over to a 'regular' table. Server was nice. She messed up on not getting one of our dishes in, but got it out quickly when notified and owned up to her error. Pork buns- awesome. Just like everyone says. Awesome. Great taste and texture. Reminds me of the chinese banquet style peking duck in buns, but with pork, slice of cucumber and sliver of shitake mushroom. Nice marriage of flavors!!! GOOD STUFF!! Garlic noodles- expected a lot. They were ok. Kind of chewy and tasted salty more than garlicky. Kalbi steak- son is a red meat connoisseur. He loved it and wanted to come back the next day to have again. Was not able to order rare, but the med/rare was pretty good. Fried Soup- Interesting dish. Different take on chow fun noodles. This was ok. Added hot sauce which made it better. Look Moore Funn- I liked this pretty good. Similar to chow fun noodle gravy style but with the fun rolled up into bite size portions. Wife thought it was only ok. Malasadas- 5 come in a serving. What can say about dessert that is deep fried and covered in sugar along with chocolate and butterscotch sauce for dipping...had to ask for more butterscotch has kids were drinking it! Overall, 4 stars, socks were not blown off by the noodle dishes. Perhaps it was the ones we ordered. Probably would like to try Pad Thai next time. Definitely the steamed pork buns blew our socks off and we would go back just to get that. Almost went to take-out pork buns a couple days later.

    (4)

  • Les L.

    First things first, Sheldon Simeon doesn't own this restaurant nor is he the Chef here any longer. With that out of the way, I really enjoyed Star Noodle as one of my top dining experiences in Hawaii. In particular, I liked the design aesthetic of the restaurant and the interesting take on Asian fusion. We started with the Steamed Pork Buns, which were okay versions of fluffy bun with a slice of duroc pressed pork inside, with a dab of hoisin, shitake mushroom, and a slice of cucumber. There were 3 to an order, which was pretty generous, but I wished there were more crunchy elements like pickled vegetables! Star Noodle has a portion of their menu devoted to really interesting noodles that blend a few Asian cuisines in one bowl. Mine was a Hot & Sour soup. While you might think of the Chinese version, this one was more like a Thai tom yum, with a zingy, spicy chili lime dashi, with bits of tasty and aromatic smoked proscuitto, shrimp, cilantro, Thai basil, bean sprouts, and fried garlic. The Lahaina Fried Soup is a take on a local dish that's a lot like the Cantonese chow fun. They have these fat, stuck together rice noodles that are stir fried with ground pork, and bean sprouts in a soy based sauce. This was really savory and hearty. For dessert, we ordered their version of malasadas. They were like little doughnut holes served with chocolate and butterscotch caramel sauces with crushed peanuts. They were warm but not as tender and fluffy inside as I'd have hoped so I somehow doubt they are the best version on the islands! Perhaps my favorite thing from Star Noodle was their CranZu drink, a mix of cranberry (cocktail?) juice and yuzu juice which was soo, soo deliciously refreshing. You were able to taste the distinctive yuzu juice and it added such a tangy, bitter taste. Because so much of the menu is made of noodle dishes (hence Star Noodle), it's a relatively affordable place to eat. Plus i LOVE love the way the restaurant looks. It's nowhere near the frenetic main stretch of Lahaina and just a pretty building. The food is interesting and fairly tasty so I recommend this to anyone!

    (4)

  • Mindy J.

    i LOVED the hot and sour ramen. was amazing. the chicken wings & garlic noodles were also great. we got the pork buns and while the pork was amazing, the buns were kinda weird. overall, would go back. perfect for the price.

    (4)

  • Cel Y.

    I'm use to the authentic "real" Asian noodle houses like the ones in the Bay Area. The bell hop guys at our hotel said this was the BEST place to go so of course we had to try it out. I'm with 2 Mien girls who eat Thai, Viet, Lao and food everyday and hearing this is the best... Our expectations are pretty high. When we first got there we noticed that everything was pretty modern and there was no Pho on the menu. They don't have Chili peppers, jalapeños or Sriracha?!? Huh... A noodle house with no Sriracha? So weird. The food was ok. It was "pretty" but honestly taste is everything. It wasn't authentic at all. We all were pretty disappointed. I think it's safe to call this place Asian American infusion.

    (3)

  • Mike A.

    We tried this spot based on the positive Yelp reviews. We ordered the Kimchi ramen, fried chicken wings, pork belly steamed buns, kalibi steak, garlic noodles. All were average. My favorite was the kalibi steak and kimchi ramen. All of the seating is up close and personal so don't expect any privacy. Was told it would be an hour wait and was seated in 10 minutes. Overall not bad. I do suggest you try it for yourself.

    (3)

  • Caroline B.

    Been coming to Maui for many years but this was our first time at Star Noodle. We will be coming back again and again for sure! The service was friendly and perfectly paced. We spent 1.5 hrs for lunch without realizing it, and our toddler didn't mind either! The pork broth for the hapa ramen and star udon was so deliciously rich without being greasy. The shrimp tempura, Kalbi steak, and garlic noodles were likewise delicious. For dessert, do not miss the malasadas accompanied by caramel, chocolate, and crushed mac nuts for dipping. Our server described the malasadas as being slightly larger than donut holes. Understatement! These pillowy balls were each the size of a tennis ball, lightly dusted in sugar, with a generous 5 to an order. Despite being quite full, we couldn't resist, and they were so light and fluffy! Definitely make reservations or come early!

    (5)

  • Michele P.

    Undeserved hype. Ahi avo & pork buns = I've had way better. The couple bites I had of my boyf's Hapa Ramen were good. "Look Moore Funn": noodles that you had to untwirl then swirl around in the black bean sauce...more gimmicky than flavorful or memorable. PASS Our server was a class act though, I must say. FYI: If you're worried about the wait, call ahead, then drive over. We called and had open seats ready for us when we walked in.

    (3)

  • E R.

    Tasty noodles and appetizers. Had pork steamed buns, Vietnamese crepe, garlic noodles, hapa noodles. Had a reservation for lunch, but came early, and was seated immediately. This restaurant is away from the beach and hustle and bustle of Lahaina. A little pricy, but great quality ingredients.

    (5)

  • Emilie B.

    I give Star Noodles a solid 4 stars (It's pretty tough to earn 5 stars from me, but Star Noodles came pretty close!) I randomly found Star Noodles on Yelp while looking for local restaurants outside of our mediocre hotel restaurants. I was a bit concerned that the menu might not appeal to my husband, but I took the chance and took him there for lunch anyways. When we arrived at Star Noodles, the parking lot was totally full and we had to park down the block, which is usually an indicator of a great restaurant with a loyal following. We checked in at the host stand, and were told it would be about a 20 minute wait for our food. The line got bigger behind us, and even when the host was telling people it would be over a 45 minute wait for a table, people were saying "it's worth it!" which really reassured me about my decision to try the restaurant. Once we were seated, it was literally like 6 minutes between us looking at the menu, ordering our food, and the food arriving. The menu is pretty small, so it's quite easy to pick something, and noodles are super quick to cook, so only a few minutes after we ordered the food was being presented at our table! We ordered the kimchee wings and pad thai- wowza the wings were delicious! I wish that flavor could be bottled up so I could make wings like that at home! Yum! Such a unique flavor. The pad thai was fantastic as well, very fresh and tasty! The portion sizes are very generous, especially for the price! One of our cheapest meals in Maui so far!

    (4)

  • David O.

    We really enjoyed the food here ,everything was on point and totes delish!! Our server Talia was amazing ,best customer service hands down . This is def our go to place for Asian on the island . Tip: arrive early or make reservations in advance Bc it gets super busy. Enjoy!

    (5)

  • Jimmy W.

    This place sucks! The ambiance is decent and the service is mediocre but the food sucks. They try to serve American Asian fusion food but do it all wrong. Ordered a brussel sprout and bacon appetizer which tasted like nothing but sautéed brussel sprouted with no flavor bacon was soft not crispy. Miso salmon was terrible. I asked how it would be prepared and waitress said it would be cooked all the way through. I requested it medium rare and was given rare with a bull$h!t miso mayo sauce. Never order. Ramen was way too salty but decent flavor.

    (2)

  • C W.

    A little bummed to be downgrading Star Noodle a star but something has changed... We still enjoyed it but everything was WAY too salty *Kimchee Wings - good but salty *Singapore Noodles - good but again salty and way too much curry powder, you couldn't taste the rest of the ingredients, which was another complaint, what other ingredients? There was only a couple shrimp a few pieces of sliced chicken and two slices of red pepper and a ton of onions. *Kalbi steak - good not very exciting and again salty We had instant salt bloat after eating here, no joke! We understand some of the comments on feeling rushed because everything comes out at you at once, no staggering and then you eat quick and leave. done. Also, seriously the sake list is awful, who pays $88 for a 720ml bottle of black and gold Gekkeikan?? Truly smacks of ripping you off when you can buy it around the corner at Tamuras Fine Wine for less than a third of that price. I probably would have given them 3stars if this was our first time there but I have hopes that it was an off day, a super salty off day.... Till next time star noodle...

    (4)

  • Dea D.

    We didn't make a reservation. Bad move dude! Make sure you make a reservation if you're going to come here. The wait can be horrendous. It's a pretty small joint that does a better job of seating parties of 2 rather than 4. We got seated at the bar which was perfect. We got to see everything being made, our server was very attentive, and we didn't have to wait long once we were there. Now on to the food! Garlic Noodles - I love garlic and it sounded delicious. The flavor overall was good, but it was a bit salty for me. Kim Chee Wings - These were delicious! So much flavor, not too spicy, and just really good! Hapa Ramen - My favorite for the night. There was so much flavor in each bite. It was hard to get each component all together, but each one individually added a different layer to what seemed like a simple ramen dish. They were also super nice about splitting it for my boyfriend and I so we had our own bowls. Malasadas - Hard to go wrong with fresh deep fried dough. They were good but I only liked the chocolate sauce that went with them. The butterscotch caramel didn't do much for me. Overall it was good, but the place is small which creates a long wait. If they improved that I think they would capitalize on a lot more business.

    (3)

  • Caroline K.

    This place is just okay. I didn't understand the hype. Maybe I didn't order the best dishes? Had the Kimchee ramen - thought broth could use more flavor and noodles could be chewier. Also had garlic noodles - kinda dry and flavor wasn't anything to write home about. Some parts of the noodles were cold and other parts were warm...go figure??? My favorite - the malasadas...who doesn't like deep fried dough rolled in sugar? Think beignets but round and soft...Asian style. The dipping sauces were okay - butterscotch sea salt (couldn't taste the sea salt),dark chocolate, and macadamia nuts (would have been great if they were toasted). The malasadas were fine without the sauces.

    (3)

  • KJP P.

    We have a timeshare in Maui, have been to Star noodle in that past, and have enjoyed it. This is not a Bad Food issue. Both attempts of my family of 3 to have lunch there this August were met with greeted by apathetic and borderline rude people at the Hostess desk. The second attempt (a Tuesday) we were alone in the waiting area, but rudely told to wait for a gentleman that acknowledged us, then quickly went to clearing tables and sweeping the floor. 10 minutes later went to the podium and looked at us and said "45 minutes". We left feeling like the "tourist" they didn't want dining there. We wont be back, as we feel the remaining star is tarnished....

    (1)

  • Misty N.

    OMG....the food was EXCELLENT. ....POHOLE, MISO SALMON. ....yes.....I am shouting. The best grinds in a long long time!!! Try the Celebration cocktail and the Lychee Martini. ...Onolicious!!!!! Five Gazillion Stars!!! PAULINE WAS superb!

    (5)

  • Heather S.

    Whenever I'm planning a trip, I make a list of places to eat and what to eat at these places. I'm not about flying somewhere else to eat at a highly recommended restaurant to order the wrong thing. Soooo, star noodle made the "must-eat-places" list and as suggested by my good friend, the garlic noodles and steam pork buns are must-trires. Our "must-eat-places" list was pretty long, and so we've decided to just do take-out order of those two dishes. I enjoyed both dishes very much. By sight, both dishes looked quite simple but in taste, it's a whole different story. Each bite was packed with so much flavor. The garlic in the noodles really stood out in the dish, as it should. The pork on its own was really good, but the hoisin sauce brings out the pork's flavor even more by adding some sweetness to the pork's saltiness. What was new for me was the cucumbers in the buns, which I liked. Though I've had garlic noodles and pork buns at several other places that were delicious, there's just something different about their garlic noodles and pork buns. I can say with confidence that this place isn't one of those "ate here once and that's good enough for me" kind of place. When I make another trip to Maui, I'll be back here again, but next time, we'll be dining in instead of just take-out.

    (4)

  • Richard T.

    Fast service, nice waitress, good food with reasonable price. The only complaint is the pork in ramen is bit too chewy. Btw, if you sit by the window, the view would be fantastic... You will see the mountain on the island opposite to east Maui.

    (4)

  • Jo U.

    What can I say...went to eat here after a couple friends mentioned Star Noodle as a must visit place to eat when in Maui. Let me tell you, they did not disappoint! EVERYTHING and I mean EVERYTHING we ordered was DELISH!! Simple flavor but SO full of deliciousness in my mouth! We did the share plates so we could try several things. -Pohole Salad (SOOO good, flavorful and healthy) - Garlic Noodles (simple and not overpowering at all. Just so good!) -Roasted mushrooms (OMG!) - avocado poke (fresh ahi with a twist of lemon flavors) - Banchan (assorted pickled veggies that went well with my husband's beer!) I wish I had room for dessert! Will have to try that on my next visit to Maui! Oh and be sure to make reservations as they are busy!! P.S. We enjoyed it so much we went back for lunch the next day for some Hapa Ramen! With a side of Pohole Salad of course. Lol!

    (5)

  • Di A.

    My husband and I ordered the Kim chi, pork steamed buns, garlic noodles, and hot and sour soup. I honestly can't say anything bad about any of the items. I would go back if it was on closer to us on the east coast. Ordered the stargherita and ask for it with strawberries. Amazing!!!! The bartender (Thalia)also was really cool and easy to talk to.

    (5)

  • Stanley K.

    Was here a few months ago and the food was great. Make sure to make reservations when going here, as it was very busy for dinner. Some of their seating is shared, so if you want to have a private dining experience, I would ask for a private table.

    (5)

  • Carmen G.

    Thank you Yelp for helping my sister and I find this place in Maui. The bride to be wanted to try this place out and based on all the good reviews, it was a must for her bachelorette outting. Establishment was zen and chic with a mighty long waiting list. Good thing I called ahead and made reservations. That is a must! When we arrived, there were about 5 parties waiting outside. Felt nice to just stroll right in and get seated. What better way to order than to order family style and share everything. Great way to sample everyone's yummy entrees. Appetizers Scallop Shots - wafu dashi, ginger, scallion, lemon evoo - unfortunately I wasn't impressed. The scallop was cooked perfectly but the broth that came with it, was lacking luster and taste. Steamed pork buns - duroc pressed pork, hoisin, shitake, cucumber - tasty but had better. Pork was seasoned and salted just right. But I had pork buns @ Ippudo before so... enough said. Filipino "Bacon & Eggs" - crispy pork, poached egg, tomato, onion - the best appetizer out of our meal YUMMO!! The crispy bacon with some fatty goodness was delicious. Pop the runny egg and swirl it around, every foodie's dream. Make sure you order two of these. Entrees Hapa Ramen - rich pork broth, roast prok, poached egg, choi sum, kamaboko, bamboo shoots, mayu, spicy miso Hot n Sour - Chili lime dashi, smoked proscuitto, shrimp, cilantro, thai basil, bean sprouts, fried garlic But out of all the entrees, the best was *drum roll* Pad Thai. Crunchy bean sprouts, al dente noodles with tasty flavors. I would definitely come back to sample more entrees. Maui wait for me! I'll be back!

    (3)

  • Barbara L.

    I was not impressed with the food here. It honestly reminded me of Panda Express or fast food take out. We got the garlic noodles($9), Kim chi chicken wings($10), and Chicken Skewers ($6). Basic and mediocre taste overall. A little on the bland side when it comes to the noodles. Portion size was also small esp. for the wings which only came with 7. The ambience was great with the bar and modern decor for an Asian fusion restaurant but food was disappointing. I wouldn't recommend.

    (3)

  • Bharat D.

    Shaving off one star because its not as good as Orenchi and is more expensive. Otherwise, the food is flavorful and the service is nice. Overall a great experience. We ordered the hapa ramen, singapore noodles and the yakitori chicken. All the dishes were good, especially the yakitori.

    (4)

  • Jenn R.

    We came to Star Noodle upon multiple recommendations of top places to eat in Maui. We came in for lunch. After a bit of a wait, we were able to get seated at the bar. Alex, the bartender, was our server. His recommendations were helpful! For my drink, I had the ginzu: fresh ginger, yuzu juice, and soda water. I didn't really like this, but then again, I usually order water with lemon. I'm happy with water with lemon. From a drink perspective, I keep it simple. The steamed pork buns are beyond amazing! This is a MUST order. My husband and I shared the hapa ramen. They were able to split it into 2 bowls for us, and it was perfect to share. The hapa ramen consists of rich pork broth, roast pork, poached egg, choi sum, kamaboko fish cake, bamboo shoots, may, and aka miso. This is probably one of the tastiest ramen that we have had! I would definitely order this again! Though, there are so many other things that I want to try on the menu! We must have been really hungry because we also ordered the garlic noodles. They were tasty, but they weren't as delicious as what we have had at Thanh Long in San Francisco. Overall, everything at this restaurant was on point. Everything was delicious! The service was great! Everyone was friendly, and the hostess even remembered our names! They said bye to us when we left! If we lived in Maui, we would definitely be regulars here.

    (5)

  • Joie Y.

    I love this place for the food and atmosphere. I hate this place for the wait. Every time I've been here, there has been at least a 45 minute wait. The option is either leave or wait, and I've decided to wait every singe time. So what keeps me waiting and coming back? The food! Duh! I love food! Seriously though, they are always consistent with their food. Pad thai or garlic noodles, I never know what to pick. Pork buns or kalbi steak, I want them both! Definitely yes on the kim chee wings, I just wish the wings were meatier, but the sauce is so ono. Seriously ono. I would take the sauce home! Service here is spectacular! And if you get here during the day, the view is awesome. I like their drinks here. Always something different, even if I'm not having beer. People that sit next to you at the bar or at the next table are always friendly and wanting to know what you ordered. It's like a big family reunion, but you don't know anyone! If I could, I would come here as much as I can. But time is of essence and I can't spend my time waiting just for a seat at such an awesome restaurant.

    (4)

  • Kai C.

    In an island where diners generally appreciate size of food over flavor and quality, Star Noodle stands out. We ordered the Star Kim Chee, Local Green Salad, Steamed Pork Buns, Hapa Ramen and Fried Saimin. The availability of fresh vegetables was refreshing considering that my diet on Maui for the most part consisted of spam, poke and carbs. The Hapa Ramen tasted more like chinese noodles soups than Japanese ramen but tasty and delicate. The only thing I wasn't crazy about was the Fried Saimin because it was too dry, but I think I generally don't like Fried Saimin and prefer saucier and thicker noodles.

    (4)

  • Valerie M.

    I had the Hapa Noodles and Kim Chee Ramen. The broths were very tasty. The owners also own Lahaina Luau and I hear that the broth is made from the kalua pig bones. That's why it's so flavorful. The noodles are soft, chewy, cooked al dente. Hapa comes with two slices of pork, a coddled egg, kamaboko, bamboo shoots and baby Bok Choy. Kimchee has pork, bean sprouts, kimchee and a generous sprinkling of kimchee powder. My meal was accompanied with a serving of Brussels sprouts. Tender halved sprouts sautéed with bacon. Delish!

    (5)

  • Aa A.

    Food is 3 stars. .5 star for the staff's service. So I wish I can give this a place 3.5 If you're an Asian food fanatic, you'll find this place to have "okay" food. Chefs nail down the basic flavor but fails to go beyond what makes the dishes we ordered famous. Pork buns were okay. The flavor of the buns took over the glorious pork flavor that was supposed to shine. Udon was good but lacked the deep base flavor that comes with really great udon. Garlic noodles was a good light version of what garlic noodles was. I wish the chef just went all out and actually made heavy garlic noodles. Thick noodles, heavy butter, heavy garlic, and heavy garlic salt. But it was a good garlic/fishy version. Pear drink was awesome. Wish I could've sat at the bar and just drank away at the bar all night. No disrespect to the Chefs, meals were good, but I think another deep look into the dishes they make at authentic restaurants that make just those dishes as specialties will really help.

    (4)

  • Debbie H.

    Yummy dinner for our party of 7. Ordered steamed pork buns, Brussel sprouts, crepe, garlic noodles, Kim Chee wings, star udon, Look Moore Funn, and the nights special: Ahi Belly. Brussel sprouts cooked perfectly and very tasty with the bacon. Steamed pork buns were great as usual. Kim Chee wings were new on the menu since the last time we came here two years ago. My Vietnamese in-laws weren't too impressed with the crepe, saying the ground pork should really be the thinly sliced pork. They're hard critics but they still ate it so it couldn't have been terrible. The Funn noodles weren't what we expected but fun to unroll the noodles. Black bean sauce not too strong. The Ahi belly was pretty good but a tad dry. Service was great and we were always checked on.

    (4)

  • Inazuma H.

    Having eaten here for a few years this time just B+ CREPES over cooked and although bar person said they never came with a spicy green sauce they did in past. Singapore noodle again was just B. Taste okay.

    (3)

  • Beth K.

    This was my first experience at Star Noodle and it will not be my last! The food was awesome, the ambience is great, and the staff is so friendly and efficient! We had Tony as our server and he was so friendly and funny. He made fantastic recommendations and gave us the best service we've received in a restaurant all year. Can't wait to come back in the future!

    (5)

  • Samantha L.

    We couldn't resist checking out the other "Sheldon from Top Chef" restaurant on Maui after loving our Leoda's experience. We made reservations early in our stay (good call) for our last night there. We drove through the industrial park area of Lahaina very relieved we were warned in advance of the location being a little funky. We arrived to a lot of people waiting for tables or the bar -- I imagine without reservations. We were seated promptly. Our table was a little cramped, with so many tables in the space it almost seemed smaller. Though they did say it had air conditioning when we called, it was VERY hot in the restaurant. I can only guess if so, the mass amount of people caused it to feel hotter. We had the garlic noodles, pork dumplings and ahi tuna belly. All were just as amazing as everyone else says. Our service was also impeccable. My only complaint (and lack of a star) was the heat in the restaurant. It made the meal a tad less pleasant than I would have preferred.

    (4)

  • Lizzy U.

    The best meal I had in Maui! A friend of ours lives on the island and we asked him for some recommendations before our vacation. Star Noodle was the first place he listed as a must try. We were not disappointed. The pork buns, garlic noodles, kim chee wings and Vietnamese crepe were all incredible! The restaurant itself is decent sized with a large communal table that runs down the center of the restaurant. They don't take reservations for groups under five and it looks like there's always a wait. We had made reservations for five people and a stroller (so they would know we'd need a bit more room) at six on a Sunday. There were two hostesses, one was great and one was super abrasive and rude. The not so nice one tried to put us at the communal table, when we explained we had a stroller she essentially threw a fit that she hadn't known, found the reservation saw the note we had made and just said 'oh, well you'll need to wait longer than'. We were seated at 6:45 for a 6 o'clock reservation. Needless to say I was less than thrilled when we sat down. However, the food our amazing waitress more than made up for it. Would absolutely recommend to anyone, just be aware you're going to have wait regardless of if you have a reservation or not.

    (4)

  • Carol K.

    What a fabulous experience! The Yelp reviews caught my eye and once again did not disappoint. They had me with the aroma on arrival. We haven't been to many noodle houses or ramen joints so our experience is very limited. We were seated at the large table in the center of the restaurant after a 10min. wait. It was fun seeing what everyone else ordered and we got to be one big happy group. Based on the helpful server's recommendations: we had the Ahi Avo, Vietnamese Crepe with Shrimp, pork and bean sprouts and finished with a Hot n' Sour Noodle soup. Our tablemates joked they were coming back for lunch tomorrow and we will still be there eating. It was WAY too much food! The ahi was melt in your mouth delicious. The creamy avo with the lemon pressed olive oil made a poke lover out of my husband who leans on the squeamish side with raw fish. The Vietnamese Crepe was a bit of a wonderful discovery and a definite repeat order for next time. All the fresh delicious herbs and fried garlic, and yummy sauces was like a work of culinary art. I love eating with my hands and building my own lettuce wraps with exotic ingredients. The soup was really good but at that point we were stuffed so we brought 1/2 home. Definite winner, and a place to bring visitors! Thanks for getting me off Front Street Yelp!

    (5)

  • Laura P.

    A great find, tucked away from the rest of the many touristy areas. The decor is wonderful, and I also recommend having a reservation as it is small. We started with the pork belly bao, which was divine (how can that much fatty pork not be?). The pohole salad was also refreshing and Steeped in sesame oil. I found the Vietnamese crepe woefully dissapointing, and really only saved by the sauce that came with it. The Singapore noodles had a nice balance of curry, but I heavily preferred the udon noodles in pork broth. The definite winner of the evening was the special: tuna belly accompanied by garlic noodles. Never have I seen tuna cooked (not seared - that's another story )to such perfection. Again, the sauce carried the dish, but the tuna truly fell apart like brisket might. High recommend on that! The lilikoi cocktail was very sweet, but also delicious. I found the Asian pear cocktail a bit herbal for me, but it was definitely gulped down by another member of my party. The donuts are a fantastic way to finish off the meal, and double as a fantastic breakfast the next day! I look forward to coming back soon!

    (5)

  • Honesty G.

    For those foodies... This is a great place to tempt your palette. We ordered the chefs special: squid ink noodles with double fried shrimp, bacon and eggs(pork belly), Lahiana fried soup (fried noodles), and kalbi. Each dish had its own flavor, style and texture. Great for someone who is a foodie. I say this because I just read a review comparing this to Panda Express... Well ordering chicken skewers anywhere and expecting magic... That won't happen. Try something different and just maybe you'll see what everyone else is talking about!! Love it and loved our server!! Thank you and we will suggest this place to everyone!

    (5)

  • Alexandra F.

    Loved this place. Andrew was our server, he was so inviting and knowledgable. We got the hot and sour soup, chicken wings, shrimp tempura, and pad Thai. I would have liked the pad Thai to have s little spice to it but other then that the food was amazing. We spent 90$ for three drinks, 4 meals, and dessert. Not too shabby.

    (5)

  • Robyn R.

    Overall, this was a fantastic experience. I came here with two dear friends--one of whom was visiting from Seattle. Even though I live on Maui and had heard excellent things about Chef Sheldon's venue, I don't make it to Lahaina often enough and, given that this is off Front Street (though not difficult to find), it hasn't exactly been on my radar. I wish it had been, as the food, service, and atmosphere are all superb. We started off with ahi sashimi--and it was mere perfection. The size of the cubed ahi was ideal; the avocado added a nice, nutty touch. We then moved on to three dishes: Pad Thai, the Vietnamese Taco, and Brussel Sprouts. The Pad Thai was great--thin noodles, scrumptious shrimp, and vegetables tossed in a delicate sauce. The Vietnamese Taco wasn't my cup of, er, tequila, but I could see why my buddies enjoyed it: A fried cornmeal "tortilla" is filled with pork and shrimp, mint, lettuce, and cilantro. (Confession: The sloppiness of if kinda, sorta, yeah turned me off.) But it was the Brussel Sprouts that won my heart. They're seared with love: black at the leaves, nearly, and served over a bed of bacon and garlic with a kimchee sauce on the side. Three words: Spicy, delicious, crunchy. Then there was the service--and it was exceptional. We had a lovely young woman from Portland as our server, and she anticipated our needs with grace and style. The vibe is mainland-cool: Terrific lighting that would probably be just right for a date, a swell bar, quiet but fun music, and picnic-style tables that invite conversation. All in all: Can't wait to return. This place is a gem.

    (4)

  • Christina N.

    Portions are very small and food is pricey. Sauteed mushrooms for $14 for a miserable portion :( Scallop shots - concept is good but the scallops were overcooked. Ahi poke - Fresh tuna, but sauce was too salty. Not enough avocado. Hapa ramen was pretty good. Will not return.

    (3)

  • Rolan P.

    OMG! This place is amazing... We had a few dishes from here; scallop shooters, Napa ramen, pork buns & ahi avo. Everything was amazingly delicious. I wish I had the malasada but I was way to full for that. I would definitely come back soon to try the other half of the menu. Two thumbs up! Oh and Great service!

    (5)

  • Bridgett P.

    I had never been to a Star Noodle before so when we had girls night out, and someone reserved dinner here, I was stoked! I love trying new places. We had a large party--10ish of us and they accommodated us with a reservation--that was awesome. We got in and the place smelled delicious. Our waitress was awesome and made sure that those of who were new to Star Noodle, knew how to order: how many people the entrees served, what were popular items, what her favorites are and why. Picking out just one thing was torture.. but I'm a sucker for noodles and garlic sooooo---Garlic Noodles it was! As she explained: layers of garlic.. fried in garlic, then tossed in it then topped with it. Yes please. Also topped with Dashi and green onion. We all got different items and shared them and it was aweeesome! Just when I was completely full, 5 orders of malasada's came out to the table. (ARE YOU KIDDING ME!?) Fried bread tossed in sugar dunked in chocolate? I was already full, but I forgot once those babies hit the table. Mmm Mmmm Good. All around great experience and fun night! :)

    (5)

  • Sheryl N.

    A ramen joint on Maui you say? Whaaaat? A few friends and I were curious of the semi new food scene that was popping up on Maui. I read the promising reviews and decided to book a reservation on a Saturday night. The parking lot is a bit small, probably around 10-12 stalls. The amount of people waiting was around 12; luckily we had booked it earlier. We were seated within 10 minutes or so. The decor was modern and the atmosphere was casual. It was a bit small, but nice. Our server was really friendly and informative about the featured items. We were super hungry so we ordered like almost half of the menu LOL. For appetizers we had the Filipino eggs and pork, salmon, and scallop shots. The eggs and pork (basically lechon) was a little salty but the explosion of flavor was pretty amaze balls! The salmon was a bit small and simply cooked, broiled and seasoned with garlic. The scallop shots were delicious! They usually come in 3, but you can request 4 if you have that much guests. We didn't necessarily take it as a "shot" since it was more like a soup. So we sipped and nibbled a bit. Nonetheless I highly recommend it! Now the Main course! I had the kimchee based ramen which came about 10 minutes after our appetizers. The broth was nicely balanced with spice and thickness, but I wasn't too keen on the noodle type. I was thinking maybe an egg based noodle would've been a bit better? But that's me lol. There was a good amount of garnishes, but I wish the pork had been a bit thicker. The portions were pretty large and satisfying for the amount. I actually had to take it home. Overall, not too shabby. I would come back to try the other items on the menu. It's a nice addition to the Maui food options. Go get itttt!

    (4)

  • Tzarina W.

    Aloha! This is a very overdue review from May 2013 (before I was a Yelper and.. I happen to have some pics saved on my phone to remind me of the yumminess!) I remember the night here was packed and the wait was quite a bit even for the bar. We went for the bar seating to shave off at least 15-20 minutes extra of wait for a table. Share Plates: Steamed Pork Buns- these were so delicious!!! Probably one of my favorites. 3 white pillowy soft rice buns were placed in a wicker steam basket to encapsulate the heat and the smells of the pressed pork, shittake mushroom, hoisin sauce and cucumber in each of the buns. I think another order would have been pleasing. $10 Noodles: Hapa Ramen - if you love a hot bowl of soup and goodies in it then this is the one to get!! First off, I love the simplicity of ramen. It's a basic necessity that can't be bypassed. This is bathed in a rich pork broth with enough flavors to drink it on its own, along with the roast pork, bamboo shoots, kamaboko (a fish cake that's presented colorfully), choy sum (a Chinese green leafy vegetable), spicy aka miso (a fermented miso base for soups), a poached egg, and mayu ( black garlic oil) drizzled over the pork. The varied combination of flavors make this a nice soup to salivate over. $12 Singapore Noodles - this dish is great because it includes cubed chicken and shrimp all mixed in the stir-fried curried vermicelli noodles and sliced bell peppers, sprouts, scallions and cilantro. The curry gives this dish a bit of spice to it. $12 If I come back to Hawaii this is the place to be. Opens 10:30am to 10pm daily.

    (5)

  • Kevin M.

    If you've never had a doughnut before and someone rolled a turd in chocolate sprinkles and said "hey, try this!" you would probably think it's okay. ...that's what this place is. An attempt at asian fusion, but poorly executed, but if you've never had good asian fusion, then meh, maybe it's not so bad, if you like dog turds with sprinkles on them. We had the pork belly bun, pad thai, and garlic noodles. The pork belly bun was supposed to be like a peking duck bun, but with pork instead of duck. I've had this before at momofuku and ma peche'. At these other restaurants, they take a generous portion of braised pork belly and accompany it with some pickled onions, duck sauce and chives. At Star Noodle, their spin on this dish is to make the pork is thin as possible so that all you taste is bun. Needless to say this dish was terrible. The garlic noodles were good, but the small plates style of the restaurant leaves you hungry unless you spend $25 a person. Pad thai was forgettable.

    (2)

  • Janet O.

    Star Noodle is the star in this Maui trip. It's amazing how one restaurant can manage to outnumber, outplay everyone else on all aspects. In my book at least on this trip so far. I've been here almost two weeks. So I've dined just about everywhere from a pricey place to a very affordable one. In all aspects. I mean it! Location: Picturesque view of the mountains. Price point: Very reasonable. Most expensive is their Ahi Belly at $24. It is so worth it. Tasty dish: It is definitely here. Everything we tried we loved. Staff: Professional but warm. Keeping that aloha spirit. Ambience: Classy but still casual. Parking: Easy. If nothing is open in their lot park on the street since its in a residential location by the foot of the mountains and is somewhat sparsely populated you won't have a difficult time. Walk that lazy self! Our server Lora who's English rocked the pro tip scale. On her encouragement we got their most famous dish: Padthai. Generous portion. Garnished with chicken and shrimp generously as well. It has that vinegar-ry taste to it. The Garlic Noodles was my pick. It was one of Da Best. Garlicky taste, somewhat on the dry side which is how it should be meaning not soaked in oil. Perfect consistency, Their unique take on the Ahi belly ( think Pork Belly) is very gratifying. It's a big piece than can be shared with probably four hungry female gorillas or just two hungry adults post hike. Or in this case one hungry adult post hike. Cooked perfectly and seasoned just right. It sits on this awesome sauce that we were told is perfect to dip or mix your garlic noodles with. So yeah a match made in culinary heaven. So the end for most is the dessert. Although I prefer dessert before the entree. Malasadas! It is a mini version of a donut. You can dip it in three sauces that it will be presented with. For now I can only remember the butterscotch sauce because that was my favorite! Dip it as is or cut in half and dip! Your game so your choice. Star Noodle is definitely my favorite this trip!

    (5)

  • S. Rene' P.

    We had lunch here & I'm regretting it. I'm sick to my stomach right now from my lunch earlier. I'm so miserable. ...... We had the Vietnamese crepe, shrimp tempura, chicken Yakatori & garlic noodles. I have no idea which item has made me so sick. All the items we ordered taste horrible! ! The garlic noodles were burnt, dry, tasteless and sooo salty that I had to drink two large glasses of water. I'm so disappointed & literally sick to my stomach. I will never recommend or revisit this place. In addition, we came here hoping to escape the heat & inside this restaurant was very hot & uncomfortable. Service was also a let down.

    (1)

  • Latifa S.

    Ahmazing!!! Beyond Ahmazing!! I'll admit, Top chef Seattle contestant" brought me here but their noodles, atmosphere and drinks kept me going back for more!! First thing first. It's hidden, it's cute, it got free parking. And amazing food!! Naturally, there'll be a wait. Average half hour to forty minutes wait. But once you get seated, you better be ready for a feast!! What's good? Pretty much every single thing on the menu!! No joke. Pork buns ~ so tasty, steamy fluffy cakes with pork belly, mustard, bokchoys and all that tasty stuff! Scallops shot~ the BEST!! Grilled scalloped skewers with a tasty bowl of soup!!! You mix, drink and eat. It is refreshing, cleansing and rich all in one. Hapa Ramen~ get it split into two bowls and share! Seriously amazing ramen noodles in tasty broth, soft egg, pork slices and magic. Oh so good. Hot and sour soup~ think Vietnamese fusion! Delish noodles in savory lemongrass broth with shrimp! Comes with Asian lime, garlic chips and stuff on the side. So different from everything else they offer. Fried saimin~ good. A little dry for me but good. Could've been the charsui that was dry. I do like the taste of the noodles. Fried soup noodles~ with tapioca noodles. I love tapioca noodles. Hard to make, takes forever to cook but quite tasty with a chewy bits. This was pretty good. Garlic noodles~ epic!!! Simply amazing!!! Fresh noodles and garlic chips. Can't think any simpler meal. Yet so tasty! And dessert~ try their malasadas!!! It's no Leonard's but it's tasty!!! Comes with peanuts,lilikoi sauce, chocolate sauce to dip. Wow. Talk about making things better! So good. I've also had their house special cocktails. Pretty good. But the noodles are the showstoppers here! It's what you'll come here for! And it's what you'll want to take home! Hmmmmm seems garlic noodles are even better the next day! True story.

    (4)

  • Julia P.

    A must go to place when you're on Maui. Plenty of noodle options all over the map. We got the pad thai, the local saimin, and a kim chi noodle dish (like a kim chi noodle ramen type dish). Throw in a starter of pork buns and you're ready to go - as mentioned prior it's a must have at this place. Quick service and friendly despite being busy.

    (4)

  • Colleen L.

    Amazing - the only thing that was bad was that we had to wait 45 minutes to get in and our stomachs were not larger so we could keep eating this amazing food and drinking the unique cocktails! Make a reservation as soon as you arrive on Maui or even before you go! There is nothing here that is not delicious and groan inducing! Bring a bunch of people so you can taste as many dishes as possible - it is THAT good.

    (5)

  • Lisa C.

    This was one of our favorite restaurants on Maui and for me re-defines the concept of Hawaiian cuisine. The restaurant decor is clean and modern with a large community table in the center. The food was a refreshing blend of Asian and Hawaiian flavors without too much fried food or grease. There is not a bad dish on the menu. The highlights for me were the lilikoi margherita, pothole salad and hapa ramen. TIp: Make a reservation for dinner otherwise the wait can be up to 1 hour for a table.

    (5)

  • Edward C.

    1st time here. 20 min wait but worth it Pokole salad with shrimp is a great start The hot and sour Saimin is excellent. Will be back

    (5)

  • John M.

    I think Star Noodle works for a lot of people from places like California (where I'm from) because we hanker for that let's take it up a notch food culture fusion and such. That said, there are so many Asian places in California that do the individual dishes better, though we became slowly enamored with the Vietnamese crepe, basically a deconstructed egg-spring roll mash-up. The pad thai, per our waiter 'one of the best I've ever had,' was just okay, and the pork buns were delicious. I'd continue to come here to escape resort food on Maui but I have to be fair when I note the meal didn't stick with me much more so.

    (3)

  • Alexandra P.

    Consistently good for years! Not many places in Maui can say that. I recently went in for my dad's birthday and he ordered like a maniac. Dish after dish kept coming to the table. Each one great! And our bill for 3 people with more food than we should admit to eating was just a little over a $100. BEST KIM CHEE ON MAUI

    (4)

  • Ally S.

    Star noodle isn't an accurate name for this place...it should be called 5 star noodle cause it deserving of 5 stars. I don't know if that makes sense lol I'm currently writing this in the car while suffering a food coma from all those noodles Steamed pork buns are a MUST have. The plum sauce that accompanies it is so good and the cucumber gives it a crunchy and refreshing taste. Kalapi steak is SO BOMB. Don't ask questions just order. Brussel sprouts were nice and big and had great flavor. Bacon and eggs was amazing as well it reminds me of chicharrones (Mexican dish) Garlic noodles were so light yet PACKED with flavor I loved it. I savored ever single bite. Then I got the Ramen. I forgot what it's called but it's the first ramen option and the flavor was just so complex and delicious and the texture of the noodles was just perfect. I will say I could've done without the pad Thai. I'm from LA so I've had some pretty delish pad Thai and I can get that at home. The waitresses were so nice and friendly. They really know their menu and seem like the love working there. DEF GO!

    (5)

  • Nahal K.

    This place was probably the best place we dined at while visiting Maui. Thank god for Yelp. We spent the day driving to Lahaina to be adventurous. There wasn't really much to do besides shopping at stores that we have here in LA. We were starving and stumbled across this hidden gem. We are so glad we did. YUM! It was small portions, allowing you to order a few dishes and share. We ordered the Pohole salad, so different but yet so delicious. Texture was kind of slimy like Okra but very interesting. We also ordered the singapore noodles, garlic noodles and Kalbi steak with a side of Kimchi. I highly recommend anyone visiting this city to try this place out. YUM.

    (4)

  • Daniel C.

    1. Friendly staff hostess and wait staff 2. Good selection of drinks 3. Good selection of food 4. The ramen is amazing 5. Shrimp tempura fantastic 6. Pork buns were pretty decent 7. You can make reservations 8. Good size portions 9. Fair prices for Maui 10. Left with a full belly Overall great experience and if I lived in Maui it would be one of my regular spots.

    (4)

  • Autumn D.

    Me and my family ate here for dinner. The restaurant had its pro and cons. Pros: Service- staff friendly and attentive Decor- on point Ahi avo- is similar to ahi poke. The fish was fresh and tasted amazing (highly recommend) Filipino bacon & eggs- delicious Cons: The drinks -lilikoi lemonade and strawberry lemonade in a tiny glass for $5 and taste was off. (Do not waste your $$$) Malasadas: lack flavor, you can spend $7 on a more flavorful desert! The sauces that accompanied it was nothing impressive! The WAITER forgot to tell us the special (ahi belly) which was a shame being that we found out by asking another waiter as the food came to another party. Okay but not the best: Garlic noodles Chicken yakatori Brussel sprouts. Even thought it wasn't 5 stars I would return to try other items on the menu! :)

    (4)

  • Alfred Y.

    I did not experience the same Star Noodle as many others have here. The food fell short of the on both sides of the fusion that Star Noodle tried to bring together. The steam pork buns tasted like a near attempt at peking duck but fell short of having enough protein and substance within the bun. The brussels sprouts with kimchee puree didn't really even need the puree, and the sprouts themselves felt a little over cooked and shrank quite a bit. I barely tasted any garlic in the garlic noodles, even after we had cleansed our palate at home. The better of all of our dishes was the Vietnamese crepe. It was the largest dish with a crispiness and lettuce to wrap. The fish sauce really helped me finish each bite, since the components would have really failed the entire dish without it. I don't think this place deserves 2 stars, since it feels like they actually tried to get things put together.

    (3)

  • David T.

    Great food and service! Don't miss the Hapa Ramen. Everything on the menu was excellent, eat family style of possible. This place is worth the wait. And an incredible for Maui!

    (5)

  • molly f.

    We had been told to check out Star Noodles by a local chef, and we are glad we did. When we arrived at 1:30, we were told there would be a 45 min wait, ended up being over an hour, so get a reservation! Many brilliant dishes on the menu but my top picks were Scallop shots Ahi Avo Hot and sour soup All were complex, unusual and straight up fantastic! Many people raved about the crepe, we ordered it and frankly thought it was not good at all. The crepe was more like a hard taco shell that had gone stale, with a lot of ground pork that didn't have much flavor.. Another highlight for me was that they had Hou Hou Shu under sakes, love the stuff and it is hard to find!

    (4)

  • Kathy G E.

    Food is EXCEPTIONAL! Service is equally good. At times the wait is 1-2 hours. We came after 2 and there was no wait. They do taken reservations via open table so that is a big plus. We had the Pohole salad it was so fresh and interesting and tasty. We them tried the shrimp tempura. While very tasty I think I'd rather have tried something else. The garlic noodles are perfectly prepared and exquisite in their taste and texture. Finally we tried the pork buns and as the saying goes "forget about it." U can't go wrong with these either!

    (5)

  • Kathryn L.

    Good food, great experience. The food is a 4, but the awesome service makes it a 5. Complaint: I reserved a party of 12 on the phone and they said on paper they couldn't do more than 10 since they were booked, but they'd totally make it work. Upon arrival, the hostess was all irritated saying she absolutely couldn't make 12 work at a table for 10. Most of us were Filipino, so we're good at squeezing too many people into small spaces. Anyway, I felt like I had to get her approval before we could begin getting served right, so that was annoying. Now that's out of the way, our server Tony - and yummy food that came out super fast - made up for the beginning. Food: *Asian pear cocktail - crisp, light, refreshing *hot & sour soup - big bowl, good flavor *hapa ramen - delicious broth with this black garlic sesame oil drizzle - FAVE *Lahaina fried soup - okay *steamed pork buns - disappointed with slightly old pork taste; pork was thin, small *Singapore noodles - yum, perfect amount of curry flavor, tasty big shrimp *garlic noodles (x2) - fried garlic, garlic oil, chewy noodles, tasty *miso salmon - tasty, but pretty small...about 4-5 oz *malasadas (x 3) - nice sauces, but small and a lot denser than expected *mango pudding (x2) - wonderful with big mango flavor with mango chunks Service: Because of our phenomenal server, Tony, SN gets another star. Friendly, efficient, and fun - he truly made our dining experience exceptional. You know how bad service can completely make amazing food leave a bad taste in your mouth (i.e. Va Di Vie in Walnut Creek)? This was so not the case here. Not only was he amazing, he also gave us some great tips on other Maui and Molokai foodie finds. So sincere, personable, and sweet, he made my big table of family feel welcome and taken care of. SN is blessed to have him on staff. Also, the kitchen turns tickets crazy fast which is surprising considering how packed the place was. I had food within 5 minutes of sitting down. Overall a great experience and will def be back during our next trip to Maui.

    (5)

  • Kay R.

    We went here for out Mother Son lunch before he went back to college in Oregon. It is becoming an annual event. We arrived about 1:30 and told there was about a 30 minute wait, though I think we were called after about 10-15 minutes. We were seated up at the bar, which is fine as we like to watch the process. Talia was the bartender and our server. Very nice, friendly. We discovered we knew some mutual friends so that was a fun discussion. We ordered 2 plates for share Chicken Yakatori and the Miso Salmon. Both delicious and tender, perfectly cooked. And then we each had our family favorite, Filipino Bacon and Eggs. I love the presentation on the skillet all sizzling and so tasty!!! Jake ordered one more item, the Scallop shots which were served in a broth. Nice presentation. (he wanted the Ahi Avo, that was not available today) Definitely a favorite spot in Lahaina town, love the A/C on a hot, muggy day. We will be back again soon! Mahalo!

    (5)

  • Darlene M.

    Please open up a Star Noodle in San Francisco!! I love this place! This is one of the best noodle restaurants I've ever experience! The menu was simple, not too complicated. It was easy for me to make a decision and the choice that I picked was a good one! We started off with steamed pork buns. It was evenly layered with ingredients! A thick piece of pork, followed by a thin slice of portobello, followed by a layer of hoisin sauce, followed by two thin slices of cucumber between steamed dough, which sorta looks like a pita bread. The thin layers made it easy and less messy to eat! Then as for my entree I had the Fried Saimin. It's a mixture of of fried noodles, spam, egg, bean sprouts, and scallions! The combination of the flavors was calling out my name! I loved and savored every bite! My husband got the Pad Thai. Boring! Not!! I thought it would be boring because you can get Pad Thai anywhere, but this one was hardly greasy. The noodles tasted fresh. The thing I didn't like about this dish is the bean sprouts. They had way too many bean sprouts as if they needed a filler! I ordered a Nigori Cosmo for a drink. It was mixed with vodka, sake, and cranberry juice. It was pretty good! Your next travels to Maui, I would recommend this place in a heartbeat!!

    (5)

  • Lydia L.

    We arrived approximately 7 minutes after our reservation time and one of the waitress was really nice, greeted us and told us to wait for the host. The host, however, looked at his watch and said 'oh, that's my 11am.' He then proceeded to tell us we can probably tell how popular the restaurant is, extremely obnoxious and rude, especially when our table wasn't even ready. Otherwise, the pohole salad was refreshing and delicious. The fern heads was fresh and hit the spot for an island that is sometimes lacking in serving fresh veggies at local eateries. We had the pork buns, which were above average. The Kim Chee wings were a standout, perfectly cooked with the right amount of sauce. The hapa ramen'a broth was homey, poached egg perfect, but the ramen noodles could have a bit more bite to it. I would skip the Lahaina fried soup, the chow fun noodles were well made but lacked a bit of flavoring. With either hot sauce, hoisin sauce, or mustard, then it was much more flavorful. Their lemonades and non alcoholic drinks were refreshing in the humid and hot weather. Overall, a good dining experience. I would have preferred a slower pace in which the food came out since it felt rushed, but I think they have so many customers that it was clear they want you in and out. Our waitress was great - friendly, helpful and attentive.

    (4)

  • Roschelle L.

    We came here on our second night in Maui with reservations for two and got seated right away. Make reservations! There were a lot of people waiting for seats for a while and we just strolled past them. You also get a better chance of getting your own table instead of the long communal one in the middle. We got seated at a table for four, which was great because we ended up ordering a lot. The Hot and Sour soup was amazing. If I could marry soup, I would marry this soup. It's actually a lot more like pho than the hot and sour soup you'd get in a Chinese restaurant. With the calamansi squeezed all over it, it was amaaaaaazing. I can't wait until I can come back just for this. The Brussels sprouts with kimchi purée and powder were my second favorite. The purée gives it a really nice bite. The pork buns, pad Thai, and garlic noodles were so simple and well done. The Vietnamese crepes were great but I wasn't blown away like some of my friends. Service was A+. Our server Sean was really attentive and made great recommendations. It's definitely a family style type of restaurant. I like how the noodles plates are served in different sizes and that they split the soups so you can try a little more of everything.

    (5)

  • Christina T.

    We decided to have lunch at this restaurant because of it's high ratings. And just as expected, at 11am, the wait for our party of 10 was 45 mins. However, much to our amazement, we were seated within 20 mins! We were off to a great start... For appetizers, we ordered the steamed pork buns and brussel sprouts, which were equally delicious! For our entrées, a majority of us ordered their specialty ramen, Hapa ramen. Others ordered the Star Udon and Pad Thai. Everything came in portions big enough to share, and we finished everything! The staff were very warm and friendly. Bobby and Noreen were more than accommodating and very professional, making our experience even more enjoyable. This restaurant is definitely on our list during our next visit to Maui!

    (5)

  • Art C.

    A good option in Maui. The place feels comfortable and modern. Step inside and you wouldn't even know you were in Maui (for better or worse). The place was really busy when we went but the service was brisk. We had the pork buns and a couple of the noodle dishes. There was nothing mind blowing for us about the food, but another good option if you're in the neighborhood.

    (3)

  • Catherine M.

    Garlic noodles, vermicelli noodles, and just about everything in this restaurant is phenomenal! Line out the door, so be patient or make a reservation. Yummy yummy yummy!!!

    (5)

  • Andrew T.

    3.5 stars The food was above par for Maui. So I guess everything is relative. I live in SoCal so I've been spoiled with countless Asian or fusion cuisine. The food is unique for the island and portion and execution were spot on. If it wasn't for the food, it would be a 2.5 or 3. We came on a Wednesday afternoon and the place was nearly empty (I'll attach a pic) and we were greeted with an attitude and if we have reservation? Lol. Not a good way to invite customers back. Like stated, it's above par locally but would not hold a candle to establishments in SoCal.

    (3)

  • Amy-Ni N.

    Overall, I would say this place is okay. All their dishes were WAY overpriced. But their artwork was OBEY stuff which was pretty cool. The decor was definitely very hipster-ish vibe. We came a little before 5PM and found plenty of parking and no wait. Thank goodness. As we kept hearing this place gets packed and crazy. We ordered: Asian Pear Sake Cocktail Hitachino Nest White Ale Steamed Pork Buns Garlic Noodles Ahi Avo A sliced steak dish(I forgot the name, but it was a special test dish they had) Nothing was out of this world. Very mediocre food at a very high price. The waiter we had was awesome. He was super attentive and willing to answer any and all questions we had. So was the waitress that was assigned to the table next to us. She had to answer a bajillion questions thrown at her by our neighbors. Poor girl. Would we come back here? Only if someone else is paying! :)

    (3)

  • Valysia D.

    Amazingggg!! My husband and I wanted to try several items so we got the Udon, Garlic Fried Noodles, and Pad Thai Noodles. Everything was so delicious!! We ordered some Yakitori to take back to the hotel with us. This place is awesome! Don't skip it!

    (5)

  • Jeanenne L.

    Heard about this place from a local. The food is excellent...we had the pork buns, Vietnamese crepes, kim chee chicken, and pad thai!! The service was great as well! I definitely will come back to this place and highly recommend!!! You can make a reservation on open table and there is plenty of parking!

    (5)

  • Arlene L.

    Good food and nice atmosphere but overrated in Yelp. Perhaps it was just a mismatch with what we were looking for vs what Star Noodle had to offer. Specifically we wanted to eat Saimin and were looking for a saimin house. This was the best we could find on Yelp and the large # of reviews @ 4 stars set our expectations high. So when we got there and were told it would be a 1 hour wait, we decided it would be worth it. However little did we know we would end up waiting 1 hour 50 minutes!! We did not know they accepted reservations, our mistake. But it was their mistake in telling us an hour. Had we known how long we would really need to wait we never would have agreed. When we finally got seated we ordered a LOT of food due to hunger. The fried saimin was not as tasty as expected. Though it had all the right condiments it was blah, unremarkable. The garlic noodles were better tasting but made with saimin noodles, not the bigger Chinese noodles typically used and the flavor was just OK. The chicken yakitori was a nice surprise in that it had 5 little sticks per order, perfect for our family of 5, and had a nice char on the meat with good sauce. Then came the Local Saimin, the reason we came today, and it was, well, underwhelming. The broth was on the watery side, the noodles had nice chew but not a lot of flavor, it was better than L&L Saimin in quality, but didn't meet expectations for a name like "Star Noodle". All in all this place is good, but nothing to write home about. And if you go on a busy night and are told ~1hr wait, you should be prepared for double that.

    (3)

  • May P.

    Ok, I went to this place because everyone said the food was spectacular. This place is overrated. Let me start off by saying the wait is horrible! Got there at 1:30 on a Wednesday, and waited over a hour to get a table. Per the host, they are not taking reservations for at least the next 3 months. So if u want to go, be prepare to wait. Also, when you walk in, the host will quickly usher you outside to take your info for the wait list. Kinda makes you feel like you did something wrong. There is no indoor waiting area, so you will sit outside in the hot sun, just roasting. So we ordered quite a few items just to to make sure we try everything because we had to wait for so long. We ordered the kimchi noodles and the hapa noodle, it was good. Not memorable. Also got the Lahaina fried soup, side dishes, pork buns and kim chew fried wings. Nah uh, Not good! We usually love fried pork belly, but this one was cold and tasteless. Like I said, overrated. Wouldn't visit again because the wait is ridiculous.

    (2)

  • Brian C.

    Way too busy to wait for a seat (1 hour each time we went) so make sure you make a reservation. Star Noodle - get a bigger space so people can enjoy your awesome food

    (2)

  • Jenny L.

    01.10.15 etc. A return visit to Star Noodle did not disappoint. We were seated right away at the counter, and caught glimpses on what happens in the kitchen. Yes, fry my saimin, please! Started with two cocktails, and delved in to our ahi avo and filipino bacon and eggs. Heaps of fried saimin followed, and completed with a giant order of malasadas. The only dish I would not reorder is the filipino bacon and eggs: crispy pork, poached egg, tomato, and onion. Looks good in print, did not taste as well as it smelled coming out on the sizzling plate. Definitely over-seasoned, and it was the only dish we did not finish. yelp.com/biz_photos/star… Overall an enjoyable experience, and glad I made the trip back. Total damage for two: $85

    (4)

  • Emily L.

    Let's just start by saying that I'm an Asian American from SoCal who's had WAYYY better asian (fusion) food. This restaurant will not cut it in the mainlands. But fortunately for them, this is one of the better options in Maui if you want to escape pricey and "unhealthy" resort food. We saw this on Yelp (with high reviews) and decided to give it a try since who wants to eat resort food everyday anyway? However, after this experience, I wish I had dined at Panda Express instead for a cheaper and tastier dinner. When we arrived (around 4pm), only 4 tables were full. However, the host told us that it would take about 10 minutes to get seated. Even though the restaurant had about 10 tables available and a lot of waiters were just standing around talking. The host had a serious attitude problem and refused to make eye contact with us... ok fine. He asked us where we are from and proceeded to ignore our response while seating us... ok fine. After 10 minutes of silence, we asked if we can order and get water. The waiter said that our waiter was in a meeting and will be with us shortly, even though there were many waiters just standing around doing nothing... ok fine. Finally a waiter felt bad and gave us water and asked if we wanted anything to start. We tried to also order our entrees since we were hungry but he said that we have to order through OUR waiter... I've never experienced this kind of inadequate service before. Is it THAT hard for you to take our order if you're not our waiter? Ok our food comes and it's really nothing special. Everything tasted bland and I basically covered my food in chili sauce. Yeah this might be a cool place for those who don't eat asian food on the regular but let's be honest, THIS PLACE SUCKS. Me and my boyfriend also felt sick after dining here, I think another reviewer commented on this too. We had the pork belly buns as appetizer. It was very oily but the dish came out really fast. Singaporean and garlic noodle were both dry and tasteless. Everything was overpriced for what it is. Honestly, you're better off eating at Panda Express. Trust me, I know my asian food.

    (1)

  • Andrew S.

    Wish I had known about this place on my last trip to Maui, will come back if I'm here again. The dishes have very prominent flavors and the wait staff helped us pair them into a cohesive meal. For example, they suggested the miso salmon with the garlic noodles which I would not have gotten together, but so glad I did because they were a perfect match. The pork broth and ramen soup was also fantastic. We didn't have them, but the desert donuts looked amazing (although they are huge and I think five per order so best for a group). Total for three dishes and a beer was around $35.

    (5)

  • Stephanie M.

    We stumbled upon Star Noodle while driving around looking for a place to eat. We came during lunch time and didn't have a wait. The steamed pork buns were really good and fresh. We also ordered the Hapa Ramen and Lahaina Fried Soup. Both were okay, but nothing too memorable. Overall, the staff were friendly and quick, the food just isn't worth coming back for.

    (3)

  • Rufino A.

    This place is always awesome to eat at. Pork buns are a must. I might be a little bias...but the Filipino Bacon and Eggs are legit! We call it "Pulutan". It actually forced me to order a bottle of Sapporo just to make it right. the Hapa ramen Noodle is what you go here for. Service is great and the food is the best. Will always come here when we are in Maui.

    (5)

  • Janny C.

    This place is tucked away from the main road so unless you have yelp, it's not a spot someone would stumble into from the streets. We ordered the pork belly buns, filipino bacon and eggs, garlic noodles, Singapore noodles and malasadas. Everything was amazing! We actually came back again the next day for their garlic noodles. We would have came back a third time before our trip back home but we ran put of time.

    (5)

  • Elise K.

    Enjoyed my food a little more than the last time I was there. Ordered the garlic noodles with some appetizers. The brussel sprouts (my first time eating brussel sprouts cause I always thought they were gross??? Well they're actually kind of good and the media had just convinced me otherwise) and salmon were both yummy.

    (4)

  • Iris H.

    More like 2.5 stars. Food is way overhyped. Service was pretty good though. I'd have to think about it if I were asked to come back again. Came here last night (thurs) for the first time for dinner at around 8pm. Wait was ~25 minutes which wasn't bad considering I expected a longer wait. Food- kimchi was the favorite item out of what we ordered. It was crisp, fresh, and good amount of red pepper paste. Napa ramen was ok. The black garlic sauce was not flavorful so I added the kimchi to make my own kimchi ramen. Egg was cooked too soft, but at least not overcooked. Liked the bamboo shoots which had some sweetness to it. The chashu needs work, it was very dry. Noodles were ok, not your typical ramen noodle, was like soba. Pad Thai was pretty terrible, wished we didn't order Oran's order garlic noodle instead. But I read that the star dishes here are: hawa ramen, star udon, and pad Thai. Pad Thai was overly salty, missing the usual touch of sweetness, chicken was dry, shrimp and egg was ok. Staff were friendly. I didn't pay attention so didn't realize their pad Thai had shrimp in it, since we asked about pohole salad- whether we could get it without having shrimp and the staff said we could not because it is premade. It's unfortunate that he did not ask us if we want the shrimp to be removed from our pad Thai. Definitely would not step through the door if there is a wait. Why? Unless I have friends who really want to dine here, the wait is less than 30 minutes, and I'm not bored while waiting then... aaaaalright. With no wait, I'd still have to think about it. Maybe I'll order the kimchi again ($3 for small dish) and a drink with some garlic noodles (hard to mess up garlic noodles right?).

    (2)

  • Lynette D.

    I'm a meat and potatoes kind of gal...but my hubby likes to try different places. For $40 we got two tempura shrimp, a bowl of hot n'sour noodles in broth, and a 'small' bowl of garlic noodles. I ate the garlic noodles and it was plenty. My husband said the hot n'sour noodles were good....with the broth being the best part of it. The shrimp were huge and came with some sauces squirted on the plate below them....very tasty. Kind of spendy for a bowl of soup, a small bowl of noodles, and two shrimp..but the place is well done without being snooty or you needing to be dressy. Would probably go again for a date night.

    (4)

  • Frank O.

    Absolutely incredible meal! We may have had the standard Odun noodles, Vietnamese crepes, and pork buns, but they were all tasty. The pear cocktail was also worth tasting. I will return. F

    (5)

  • Elle 3.

    obviously the locals had not had better food. this place is ridiculous. i lost $20 on their chicken skewers and hapa noodles for take out. the soup is gross, looked green and cloudy and tasted even worse. the bamboo shoots were not cleansed and prepared appropriately. making everything smelled like dirty urine. they could not make the pork slices to save their lives. it was dry as hell. ok... so ramen also wasn't cooked and it resembled a square like you buy for 20cents at the store. it is ridiculous to charge someone $12 for these soup noodles that looked and tasted foul and to also pay $6 for chicken that tastes burnt and flavorless, i could have gone to Panda Express whom had better food and service. oops, I did! their food at least tasted like something. OMG! btw: the waitresses there are forgetful, absent minded, and have no knowledge of what they are doing. asked me multiple times if i had paid. obviously you are holding my credit card. and i'm holding a receipt in front of your face.

    (1)

  • Anu M.

    Disappointing that they take reservations only for larger groups. A wait time of at least one hour, even during week days is a common situation here during dinner time. After a long day, we came in at around 6.15 ish for dinner and was hoping it wouldn't too crowded because it was early for dinner. But we were shocked to learn about a 45min+ wait time. We were exhausted, sleepy and hungry and still decided to wait and eat here. We got seated by the bar and ordered chicken wings for appetizers and a plate of Singapore Noodles. The chicken wings were deep-fried and tossed in a sauce that was lip-smacking. The Singapore noodles comes with glass noodles and generous amount of shrimp. Again, a delicious one! Though we wanted to get a dessert, our stomachs were full to the brim and we went back to the resort to hit the hay.

    (4)

  • Judy C.

    Tasty and popular spot, which the staff is well aware of since they annoyingly reminded us "you can't get anything better for this price on the island." Drinks are fantastic and made from fresh fruit. Scallop shots are light and refreshing. If this dish comes out after other dishes as ours did, make sure to rinse your palate before eating this or else it'll taste bland. Pohole salad has plenty of greens and plenty of flavor. Hot n Sour is a nice noodle dish with plenty of flavor. Would totally get this again.

    (4)

  • Dan B.

    After a week of eating out during our vacation on Maui, Star Noodle is definitely at the top of our list! We learned that making a reservation is important if you want to get in during normal dinner hours. We ended up eating later... around 8:30, but it was worth the wait. Favorites included the pad thai, the Kula fiddlehorns salad, and the pork buns. The Vietnamese crepe was good and interesting too. Star Noodle will definitely be a regular stop now whenever we come to Maui. Good service from our waiter...Zane.

    (5)

  • Cathy G.

    This was our first time at Star Noodle...let me just say, worth the wait and worth every penny!! Everything we are was delicious...we had the garlic noodles, miso salmon, pork buns, pad Thai, malasadas and the Soho Berry Sparkler...delicious...or as they say in Hawaii ...ONO

    (5)

  • John C.

    My wife read the reviews last year before our vacation, and said we ought to have dinner here. Dap pointed we were not. The Hapa Raman was delicious, as was Kim Chee Noodles, and the gigantic Tempura Shrimp. It was so good that we returned this year, hitting it up twice in a week. Me with the Hot n Sour Noodles, and Pad Thai for my wife. Star Noodle is my go to Place in Lahaina. Remember to make reservations early, or no seating for you!

    (5)

  • Briana B.

    Went here on a Tuesday night and had a decent dinner. We didn't have reservations, so there was a bit of a wait. When we finally got seated, our table was so close to the other tables that we felt like we were part of the other couples' conversations. Kinda awkward when you're trying to have a nice quiet dinner. The food was bomb! We got the pork buns, which I highly recommend, kimchee ramen, hot and sour soup, and hot tea. Everything was good, and our server was prompt. We passed on dessert though because the selling point on the malasadas was how good the sauce is, not how good the actual malasadas are.

    (3)

  • Dan P.

    This place is not where you'd expect to find a restaurant of this quality. We stopped by for lunch on the way to the lavender fields and did not regret it. Ambiance and venue seems great. The food though is amazing. We order the Poholo Salad, pork buns, garlic noodles and pan seared ahi tuna. The textures were spot on and flavors well balanced across all of the dishes. In a way, you've had all of these dishes before at some point or another (except for maybe the poholo salad) but Star Noodle puts their own touch on it to great effect. Best food we had in Maui hands down. It's a place I wish I could take home and put around the corner from my house.

    (5)

  • Lauren Y.

    I was initially pretty skeptical of this place but overall was satisfied with my meal. We had a reservation @ 830PM and ended up having to wait ~15 minutes despite tables being open. I was pleased with all the dishes we ordered but had to deduct a star because the ramen itself wasn't that strong. What to Order: Miso salmon - perfectly cooked and super tender Garlic noodles - perfect balance of garlic and salt Pork buns - loved the integration of cucumber and cilantro for a harmonious texture contrast with the bun and pork.. try adding a dash of chili sauce on it for a nice kick! Mushrooms - super tasty with the chili sauce and soy Hapa ramen - overall the broth was good but not as deep and concentrated as I would have liked. There was surprisingly hefty portions of pork Malasadas - there's not many places in Maui for bomb malasadas unlike Honolulu so we had to get these.. they were def no comparison to Leonard's but they were really yummmy Probably want to pass on ordering: Kimchee ramen - the dish came with very little soup where the noodles were higher than the soup level. Not all the ingredients described on the menu were included in the bowl. Gelato - it wasnt bad but nothing outstanding.

    (4)

  • Marchessa D.

    My husband, 1-yr-old, and I came here twice during our week-long vacation. The wait here is crazy and for whatever reason, several people who came after you will be called in for a table before you. The food here is legit and well worth the wait. We tried a ton of different things and loved everything. In our 2 visits we tried steamed pork buns, kalbi steak, Singapore noodles, soba noodle salad, garlic noodles, fried soup (chow fun), malasadas, and mango pudding. My top faves were the fried soup and steamed pork buns. Our toddler loved the garlic noodles. We definitely plan to come back during our next visit to Maui.

    (4)

  • Janelle F.

    Loved Sheldon on TC, so was excited to try his restaurant. Cocktails were great. Food fell a little short. The descriptions on the menu didn't match the execution for me. Flavors were average and although still good, it overall was a bit disappointing.

    (3)

  • David P.

    Ok this place is one of my favorites on Maui so far. The Hapa Ramen was great. But, the kimchi wings...I can't stop wanting more of them. Definitely plan to eat here again when traveling back to this wonderful island.

    (5)

  • Megha M.

    Another gem on Maui! Hubby and I found this place on Yelp because we were in the mood for a good ramen / soup. We were not disappointed ! There was an hour long wait when we got there , but we were seated before the hour . the hostess was very polite and courteous! We sat at the bar and the bartender "Alex" was great too - he made good recommendations about the food and drinks. we ordered the garlic noodles, fried soup and hot'n'sour soup and all of them were great .The ambience was really good as well. Definitely two thumbs up !

    (4)

  • Susanne M.

    Food - 4.5 stars Portion sizes - just right Service - excellent Pricing - reasonable ($65 for 3 including beers, 4 items to share & dessert. Restaurant interior - beautiful but really small so we had to wait - but well worth it Everything was fresh & hot, the only thing lacking was a flavorful sauce for the tempura veggies (which is just so bland) Wonderful place - we will return as soon as we can!

    (4)

  • Sammie B.

    Came here right when they opened at 10:30 AM with a big appetite. The inside of the restaurant was surprisingly modern with a nice ambience. The staff is also friendly and our waitress (Laura) was very attentive. We had the following: -Pork buns - pork belly, eggplant, cucumber and hoisin sauce / so good! Mix some of the horseradish mustard and hoisin for dipping -Vietnamese crepe - ground pork, shrimp, bean sprouts, basil, mint, cilantro and butter lettuce / delicious with all the different textures and flavors -Ahi belly - special of the day, fried ahi belly with garlic sauce and caramelized maui onions / simple but delicious -Star udon - pork broth with udon and pork / so-so, wouldn't order this again -Hapa ramen - poached egg, bok choy, bamboo shoots, roasted pork, etc. / so good and flavorful! Definitely recommend this place if you're in the Lahaina area. It's about 10 min from Front Street.

    (5)

  • L L.

    Awesome experience! In town from CA, waiting for son to join me on Mon. from Oahu...craving some noodles and heard great things about Star Noodle. They're all true! I had Hapa ramen, banchan, and delish house cocktail (vodka, watermelon, lemon, soda). Got there shortly after they opened, so no wait at all. Sat at the bar, where friendly bartender, Alex, helped me with choices. Since I was alone, I ordered the ramen split for 2, with the other half packaged To Go. No problem - and good idea because along with the banchan (house made kimchee, takuan, cuttlefish and some other yummy sides) I could barely finish my drink, which was too good to leave. I had hoped to try a pork bun, but no can do. Only suggestion I'd have is to separate the banchan...maybe dishes with separate small sections - I know 6 separate dishes would be a pain, but all the kimchee juice flowed into everything else. I'll be coming back when my son arrives - with his appetite - and we can order and share other delicacies together!

    (5)

  • Leen D.

    Great food and service!!! Laid back. If you luv noodles this is the place. I had fried noodles, perfect.

    (5)

  • Stacey L.

    I was expecting so much from Star Noodle. People have hyped it up so much on yelp. Maybe I didn't get the correct things, but I thought the food was average. My boyfriend and I got here early, around 5:30 and got seated right away. It gets really busy soon after, so make sure you get hear early or you'll be waiting a while for a table. Also, the tables in the middle are communal so get used to talking to your neighbors. I didn't mind this that much, since it was fun talking to strangers about the food and their experiences in Maui. The food was ok. It's tapas style, so you get a bunch of plates to share. My boyfriend and I ordered the banchan, pork buns (baos), and pad thai. I'm from the bay area so Asian fusion is very popular. The food was good but nothing that amazed me. Their baos are good but not the best I've had. The one thing I do recommend and made me enjoy my experience here is the dessert. OMG get the malasadas. I had the famous malasadas from leonards in Oahu and these are so much better. A perfect fried doughy piece of heaven, with the best caramel and chocolate dipping sauce. If I go back here, I will just go for dessert.

    (3)

  • Stephen G.

    First off the food is amazing! The appetizers were straight amazing! The Ahi, pork buns, Kim chi Chicken wings, Vietnamese Creps, and more than I can remember. Incredible. Absolutely a grand slam of a place to eat. So you ask yourself, "why the 3 star Steve?" I give the food a 5 star. Just wow!!! I give the service a 5! I give the sun in your eyes and horrible heat and humidity a 1! If you come without a reservation like I did, you are asked to wait outside. In the daylight hours of Lahaina in June it is HOT. Outside the this venue there is not one place to sit that is shaded. It is pure misery for the hour I had to wait. Plus I was told 35 min wait, so an hour was really rough to bear. Once inside we were subjected to a window seat with no shade to pull down. Many guests inside were looking for a shadow to hide under from the burning sun of Lahaina! Buy some shades!

    (3)

  • Anna K.

    Star noodle is so delicious. I wish I could eat it every night. My favorite dishes are the Brussel sprouts, the pad Thai, and the garlic noodles. They also have an awesome jalapeño margarita. It is one of the best margaritas that I have tried. Definitely in my top 3 favorite restaurants in Maui. You can't go wrong with any of the food here. A must try!!

    (5)

  • Ruth P.

    The relatively simple names for the dishes that come out of this kitchen do not die justice to the food. Nothing compares. Shrimp tempura? You may think you had it before but not after you have it here. Any noodle dish. Even the cocktails are perfection. I want them to have an outpost in Brooklyn, preferably on my block.

    (5)

  • Erin S.

    EXTREMELY disappointed. My family and I are on vacation on West Maui from SoCal and I kept seeing this place in the handful of tourist pamphlets and booklets we picked up. The overall rating for this place on Yelp is pretty good so we decided to wait, even though it was a 1-hr wait (it was exactly an hour, I'll give them that). The Hapa ramen was cooked with what tasted and looked like saimin noodles. The Star Udon broth tasted like ramen broth, which was very strange. The noodles in the udon were undercooked. My dad got the pad thai;I'm not the hugest fan of pad thai but it wasn't that bad Maybe I'm just spoiled by the awesome Asian food in the area I'm from, but I don't think that should be an excuse for Star Noodle not being able to deliver decent noodles.

    (1)

  • Mark S.

    Walked in and asked for a table. Hostess replies... We have a 30 minute wait. So we ask if we can sit at the bar and wait for a table and she says no the bar is part of the dining room? My next question was so we can't wait at the bar and she quickly and rudely says no. I ask so we need to wait by the door. And she responds in a rude and nasty tone YES. Needless to say my pregnant wife and I left and went to Honu where we were greeted and taken care of right away. If you want a good meal and great customer service I would go somewhere other than Star Noodle.

    (1)

  • Laurissa B.

    Food gets the 3 stars. Zane took forever to greet us, the bar was super busy, maybe they should get two people back there so guests aren't waiting ten minutes to be noticed. The staff was joking around a lot and flipping each other off... Not really professional... Then, I heard Zane hitting on the poor girl sitting alone.."stay dry out there...unless you like it wet" Lol. Wow.

    (3)

  • Kaylyn W.

    Star Noodle is amazing! We made reservations far in advance for 8 people which worked well because this place is usually pretty packed and has a long wait if you just walk in. Seating has one huge table in the middle that multiple parties can sit at side by side, and also some smaller tables around the restaurant. The service was great and our server checked on us many times. The food came out super fast, and it was delicious! The Pad Thai was my absolute favorite, so I would recommend getting that if you like Pad Thai! Another interesting dish was the brussels sprouts which tasted so good! I never knew brussels sprouts could taste that good! When we went with 8 people, we ordered tons of dishes off the menu and shared everything, and there was not one dish that I didn't like. Everything tasted delicious and you can't go wrong! 5 stars for Star Noodle!!

    (5)

  • Ggjy L.

    It is kind of disappointing experience here ,the service is bad ,the server doesn't even greet us and say thank you ,the food actually is ok ,not as good as we expected !

    (3)

  • Jason T.

    The wait seems to perpetually be 30-45 minutes. A portion of our group came in the afternoon and we stopped by the next day around lunch. Same wait. Other than that this place is pretty cool. We were pressed for time because we had to get ready for our cousin's wedding that afternoon so we changed our dine in wait list to a to-go order. They do give you to go bowls if you order ramen. We also had Singapore noodles (great but heavy curry so if you're not a fan beware) and garlic noodles I think. I think we all liked the Singapore noodles the most but all of it was decent. They made our food in about fifteen minutes and as we were getting it the hostess called our name for the dine in table. Thought they knew we were the same party. Either way be sure to set aside extra time if you're going to come here.

    (4)

  • Theophilus N.

    The food is so good! We had the kimchi wings, singapore noodles, and a ramen. Everything was pretty much five-star delicious. The service wasn't as friendly as I expected, and there was a constant line for the restroom. No changing table for babies.

    (4)

  • Chowder K.

    It works fine in Maui where there the picking is still considered to be slim compared to the main land. The service and presentation are excellent, but the taste of the food does not hit it out of the park. Price is good, service and presentation are excellent. But afterall, a restaruant is all about the food... This place is ain't ready for the major league in the main land.

    (3)

  • Sylvia C.

    Decided to come here after the 2000+ reviews, 4 star overall ratings and because my sisters coworker (who comes to Maui often) recommended it. Guess I can't go wrong right? NOT. Quite over-rated. Note: being Chinese who live in southern cali where there are lots of options for Chinese and asian food, this would then be a so so place to you. As other fellow Chinese yelpers, they have all shared similar thoughts. "That there is nothing too special that we haven't eaten. We have had much better at a fraction of the cost". Example: - the Lahaina fried soup is very similar to the Chinese beef chow fun. Main difference is the type of noodle they use. It doesn't have much flavor, kind of bland and does not have much "wok hay" (the high fire point when stirring/lifting the wok which leaves a hint of burnt scent in the food for a much stronger and flavorful taste). -I love garlic and decided to get the garlic noodle (since its a popular item as well). Totally regret it! It taste as much as it looks. Bland. Its just a bunch of fried garlic on stir fried ramen noodles. Literally no different then what i can whip up last minute at home but better as i put a little bit of sesame oil and soup to keep noodles from sticking and tasting dry like this one. -my hubby got the kimchee ramen. This had a bit more flavor but the soup had a chemical like taste or artificial flavor in it as if they possibly used a kimchi powder flavor then the actual spice itself (thats just my speculation. You can be your own judge on it). It was crowded when we got there (rarely any asians so now i know why the ratings are so high) so we decided to order to go. Another reason is why fight the crowd when i can eat peacefully with the hub back at our condo with a beachfront view. Might as well take advantage of a nice view we have when other restaurants charge and arm and a leg for their food just because its facing the beach and not necessarily better food, right? Service was great. Everyone was very nice and informative. But had to (-minus a star) for the mediocre food in my opinion (again, coming from a Chinese girls thought who is surrounded by a lot of Chinese restaurants back home. Although for a non chinese person or someone who doesnt have the luxury to have alot of asian food around, would love this place. Had another (-minus 1 star) for charging that much more for the foods they serve as again, i have had better for a fraction of the price. Ok....unless you feel its ok for them to increase that JUST because its Maui.

    (3)

  • Luke F.

    Great food, great drinks, great atmosphere. Went on a friend's recommendation and almost missed this place - drove by it once. It is a bit off the beaten path, but well worth the trip. We lucked out. When I came in I heard the wait was about an hour, but three seats opened up at the bar and we were able to get them right away. Started out with some yummy drinks. The Stargarita was a refreshing take on your usual margarita. The food is meant to be shared so that's what we did. We shared the brussels sprouts, pork buns, hapa ramen, soba salad and pad thai. All delicious. Service was friendly and efficient. If you are ever on Maui do yourself a favor and make a reservation at Starnoodle. It is well worth it.

    (5)

  • Joyce L.

    Love this hidden GEM! I called ahead for a table as it was suggested by other Yelpers and so glad I did otherwise I would of had to wait an hour. We decided to sit at the bar instead of waiting for a table. If you have never been to the Star Noodle just be mindful and aware of the long center table that is shared with other parties. Our bar tender was prompt in taking our order and the food came out quick. We ordered the following: Garlic noodles, Hapa Ramen and Tempura Shrimp. All of the dishes were really good and I plan on going back for more. There's a lot of choices to choose from. See you soon Star Noodle!!

    (5)

  • Marissa S.

    Did we order the wrong things or what? The whole fam and I were totally blown away but NOT in a pleasant way. No, no, no. We are no ramen connoisseurs but we've had our fair share of some real honest to goodness bowl of ramen from the mainland. I'm trying to consider that we are on an island in Hawaii but I can't help but think of the huge population of Japanese people here either. Surely the chef ain't Japanese. Do yourselves a favor and please skip any of their noodle soups. They all use the same broth which doesn't have that depth of flavor, at all! It literally tastes like water that has been used to boil wontons. Eeek!! I was hoping their steamed pork buns would beg to differ but clearly, it didn't. It had flavor, sure, but the meat had a funny smell and taste to it. Like it was spoiled. Ehhgaad! The only thing that saved our starving stomachs were the garlic noodles but that too was salty and would not warrant a visit to this place. Their malasadas looked good but we didn't feel adventurous enough to take another risk from any of their menu. I get that the ambiance is hip and trendy but I think that's where the 4-star rating of this place goes to. Top Chef participant, Sheldon has already left the kitchen for good and probably took along the potential of this place with him.

    (2)

  • Arthur H.

    From a scale of 0 to even, I just can't! I don't feel like a 5 star rating does this place justice. It was a group of 3 of us and everything we had was amazing. There is certainly a wait time, the restaurant probably doesn't sit more than 40 people at a time. Even so, it's completely worth it. We had the Brussels sprouts, pork buns and scallop shots and each one was beautiful, playful, and an atomic bomb of amazing flavor in your mouth. We then all had a different fried or wok tossed noodle dish, all fantastic in their own right. So then, the downside, it's gotta be that $$$. You'd think so, but you'd be wrong. Out of all the places we have eaten in Maui so far, this was by far the most reasonably priced, the only thing that was less expensive was the shave ice with had in Lahaina. Just wow...

    (5)

  • Jen N.

    This place is over rated. The food is good but they dont care about their customers. The wait is way too long and the hostess was a jerk to us. There are better places to go on the island than to wait over 1.5 hour for a seat.

    (1)

  • Debbie R.

    We showed up and noticed this place was kinda trendy and had a long wait time. . . . we were wondering if it was worth it? Well. It was. I very much enjoyed the Garlic Noodles and the boneless Kalbi steak. The dessert was very cool - loved the malasadas with different choices of syrups (chocolate, caramel, etc) Would definitely return.

    (4)

  • Carrie C.

    Service: 4.5 Host: 3 Food: 3.5 This restaurant reminded me those fusion place near university/college :) the decoration & everything just where I used to eat during my undergrad years. Nothing special tasty about their food. Food came out fast. We were able to get seated & finished our lunch within an hour. Miso salmon: ok. A bit dry. Steamed pork bun: ok, came with two sauces Green salad: ok, fresh green; the dressing was a bit spicy; couldn't share with my kids. Udon: ok. The broth was ok

    (4)

  • San C.

    Outstanding meal, reasonably priced, great service (thank you Andrew). We tried several items on the menu and everyone of the plates was awesome. Must visit if you are in Maui

    (5)

  • Tiffany L.

    My husband and I were excited to try this place, especially since many of our friends had visited and recommend that we do. We arrived at 1pm on a Wednesday and did not have to wait to be seated. Food came within 10 minutes of ordering. We ordered: Kimchi chicken wings- 4/5 we really liked these. It wasn't spicy as I thought it would be. It was more tangy. Pork buns- 2/5 the pork belly is very thin and even tho they give you extra sauce, I found the flavor combination lacking. Very disappointed since this is one of their signature dishes. Fries saimin- 3/5 it was ok, nothing to exciting. We wished we ordered the garlic noodles instead but being from San Francisco, garlic noodles are quite easily found. Hapa ramen- 4/5 we loved the broth of this ramen and enjoyed the flavor of this dish. Not sure if this place is worth driving very far to visit. But I would say keep your expectations leveled.

    (3)

  • Glenda J.

    It would be so good if they took reservations, but for groups of 7 or less, you are destined to wait a LONG time! For Sunday dinner, the wait at 6:45 was an hour. Well worth the wait! We were seated at the bar and had we known that we could have had drinks during our wait, it would have made our wait that much more bearable. Johnny our barman/server was a man who is not to be swayed from his routine. He had an "attitude". He gets to you when he gets to you, if you know what I mean. Attentiveness was not his strength. Even when the bar emptied out, he ignored us as well as the couple next to us. Not quite sure how he's still employed. There are many complaints about him. I'm guessing management have more than enough business to care. For drinks we ordered the saketini and stargarita. Both wonderfully balanced between alcohol and sugar. For the shared plates, roasted mushrooms, Filipino bacon & eggs and Singapore noodles. The bacon and egg dish is served on a hot skillet. When it arrives, the raw egg is on top and you are expected to scramble your egg into the dish. This dish is actually chucks of pork belly (not bacon). It's delicious. All dishes are great on their own. Not sure if the combination was a good idea. The curry from the noodles were subtle but still seemed to undermine the mushrooms. The glass noodles were a bit overdone. For dessert, malasadas! 5 of them. Think freshly made giant donut holes sprinkled with sugar. Served with crushed peanuts. caramel and chocolate sauces on the side. This is fabulous! Eat fast because between 2 people, one of you will lose out on the 3rd malasada! Not quite Leonard's malasada standard, but still good. Will be back but don't wait until you're hungry. I would sit at the tables next time, and maybe get better service.

    (3)

  • Derek M.

    Sooo good! One of the best places that my wife and I ate at in Maui. We came here on a weekday during the mid-afternoon, hoping that there wouldn't be any wait. But we get there and there were quite a few parties ahead of us. But because there were only two of us, we got in pretty quickly and got good seats. The service was prompt and everyone was really friendly. To eat, my wife and I shared Pad Thai, Steamed Pork Buns, and the Garlic Noodles. All of it was delicious, but the Garlic Noodles and Pork Buns were our favorites. The Lychee cocktail I had was unique and tasty, but seemed a little light on the alcohol. I also had Sparkling Sake, and it was the best drink I had on the island. It was light, crisp, and dry. It tasted to me like a perfect combination of Champagne and a craft beer. All in all, highly recommend.

    (5)

  • Boaz R.

    This place is simply amazing. Show up early or be prepared to wait. But let me tell you it is worth the wait! The food is on point epically the Ahi poke, wings and the Pad Thai. Definitely will be a mandatory stop every time we come to visit Maui.

    (5)

  • Keith C.

    Another great accidental casual restaurant find in Maui. We were all excited for more fish tacos at Shark Pit after a boogie boarding session and brewing hunger, but Shark Pit was disappointingly closed on Sunday, So, around the corner we saw Star Noodle with a packed parking lot. We peeked at a menu and, although my son had his heart and stomach set on fish tacos, we put in our name and waited for a table to open up, which only took 5 minutes at noon. Everything we ordered exceeded expectations and hit the spot. This is my kind of menu. Share plates, fried noodles, steamed buns...I could happily try anything on the menu, and had to hold back from drastically over ordering. The Singapore Noodles were a highlight with glass noodles dusted and fried with yellow curry powder but also loaded with shrimp, chicken, mung bean sprouts, sweet onions, cilantro, crispy shallots (?), plus...almost like it was served with Pad Thai fixins. I would have to get this dish again. The pork buns were steamed bao style open buns with pork belly and great hoisin. The scallop shooters were fun and the dashi was tasty. The Star Udon pork broth was rich and sweet and roast pork slices were incredible, but I'd sub ramen rather than udon. The seared mushrooms were a good add on. I think I could recommend every other dish we had. We'll make it back.

    (5)

  • Pete F.

    You take selected dishes from various Asian cuisines, which each by itself would be considered average, put it in Lahaina and you get Star Noodle, a restaurant commanding hour long waits and requiring reservations way in advance. Perhaps being from SoCal we're spoiled with great Asian food and we're not gullible as the many tourists from less diverse neighborhoods. Perhaps the truly lack of credible competition lowers the bar for restaurants to shine. No matter. We have to call it as we see it. The food here is A-OK. Here are what we had: Pork buns - my favorite. You combine the steam buns typically used for Peking duck and insert a piece of pork belly and some hoisin sauce and you get a pretty good steam pork bun. B+ Tuna Avo - basically tuna poke with avocado. Good but it was the most expensive item we ordered at $20. B Tempura prawns - 2 huge pieces but more batter than prawn. The batter was kind of heavy. The aioli sauce didn't add anything to the dish. C Garlic noodle - Dry chow mein noodle nowhere as good as those from the Crustacean. Overly salty. C+ Pad Thai - Standard preparation. No better than what you get at any neighborhood Thai restaurant. B Sautéed mushrooms - Nice accompaniment to the garlic noodles. Comes with shiitake, oyster and one other variety. B+ Miso salmon - Good flavor but fish was over cooked. B- Chicken skewer - teriyaki sauce was too sweet and chicken was over done. My least favorite dish. C-

    (3)

  • Char V.

    Yum, yum in my Tum, Tum!!! Our friends from San Diego told us to make sure we ate at Star Noodle and I'm so glad we did. Everything was delicious and our service was great. We had the Kim Chee and steamed pork buns as appetizers, both were good! My husband had the Pad Thai and I of course had ramen- one of my favorites. I definitely recommend this place if you are in Lahaina! We'll be back!

    (5)

  • McHungr Y.

    I've known about this place but finally came in before we had to fly home. Dammit! Why didn't I find this place sooner! Excellent food that's so much more interesting than the mass market Front St restaurants. The Yellowtail Avo was so fresh! More lively than your typical poke. The Kalbi Steak cooked medium rare with a Korean sauce was a slightly different yet refreshing take on short ribs. The next time we're in town we'll be back trying more items on the menu. So many good eats, not enough room in my stomach!

    (5)

  • Amanda I.

    I've gotta say, after seeing the amount of reviews for this place, I was pretty excited to get food from here. Unfortunately, while I found the food to be okay, I found the service to be pretty bad. I called around lunch time to place a takeout order to be picked up in about an hour and a half. The lady who answered told me that I should call back, because she could either put in the order right then, or she would forget. How is it that a restaurant that does take out won't take orders for later that day? So, I called again about 20 min before I would arrive there and nobody picked up the phone. I tried about 4-5 times before someone picked up, and they asked if I would mind holding. I said sure, and then spent 5 minutes on hold before I hung up. At this point, we were practically at the restaurant, so we placed our order with the lady working at the front. I don't understand why nobody was able to answer the phone and take our order. I saw around 4-5 people walking back and forth in front of the phone, and the restaurant was not even full when we arrived. I ordered a fried Saimin, and my friend ordered the garlic noodles. I had a bite of the garlic noodles, which seemed good (kind of like garlicky fried Saimin), but I found the fried Saimin to be about average. The spam pieces were kinda large. I would probably recommend Shige's Saimin stand on Oahu for their fried Saimin instead.

    (3)

  • Alessia B.

    If you want to eat at Star Noodle, I highly suggest you make a reservation. We had one, so we got seated immediately, but there were several people waiting for tables...and they had to wait outside in the heat! The food was pretty good, as were the drinks and dessert, but fairly overpriced. Service was OK, but nothing spectacular. Because of the reviews we came in pretty excited to eat at Star Noodle, and left thinking "eh, that was ok" and agreeing that we'd eaten better noodles at a different restaurant in Maui.

    (3)

  • Linda N.

    I totally liked the concept of this restaurant - noodle dishes from different Asian cuisines all offered here. There was pad Thai, Vietnamese crepe, Singapore noodles, ramen, spring rolls, udon, chicken wings, soba salad, and more I can't remember. Nothing was Hawaiian from this menu so I opted for the Hapa ramen. This is the only restaurant that poaches their eggs, so delicately that it'll burst instantly. I was confused when I couldn't find my egg. Little did I know, it burst as I stabbed my chopsticks into my bowl. The egg yolk and the broth added a fatty taste to my bowl. Yum. The ramen was surprisingly good. The chashu pieces were cut thick but once you bit in, it was tender! I can't really complain that it was a bad bowl. It was good, not amazing orgasmically good.

    (4)

  • Kelly M.

    Star Noodle was pretty hyped up on yelp, but honestly it wasn't as amazing as you guys made it out to be. Maybe you all haven't been to a decent Asian place? Being from a big city I know Asian, and this was just kind of funky. The pork was pretty good for an appetizer, but the teriyaki chicken skewers were just meh. The garlic noodles actually sucked and no one are them. The pad Thai was not to my liking, but some people seem to like it. The dessert was exceptional, the fried donuts. You have to try those. Also, my "Thai lemonade" was just a Mojito. Our service was great though. The waitress micki was so sweet and helpful.

    (3)

  • Kylie K.

    When my family and I came here, it was pretty crowded, but unfortunately, Star Noodle didn't have any seats inside for people to wait. Instead we had to wait outside in the sun and heat. Once inside, the staff were very friendly. The decor seemed a bit cheap, however, since they offered wooden break-apart chopsticks (and not the nice kind) and the "weathered" tables just seemed worn down. The food was pretty good - my favorite dish was the wings - but most of the flavors seemed similar instead of having a wide range of spiciness, sweetness, or saltiness. Most of the dishes we got were too salty, which covered up the actual flavor of the ingredients. The food presentation was beautiful, but the food itself seemed just ordinary.

    (3)

  • Laurent H.

    We got the banchan , the kimchee wings, garlic noodles, shrimp tempura, short rip, and pad Thai with the Malasadas for dessert and I can't decide what was the most amazing. Quite possibly the most amazing meal my buds have encountered. Definitely coming back on our next Maui trip!!!

    (5)

  • Mike Z.

    After reading the reviews and then arriving and seeing a TON of people outside, I thought we were in for a wait. Luckily they had a table for 2 available and we were seated immediately. We ended up getting the pork buns, kim-chee and hapa ramen. The pork buns and hapa ramen were awesome. The broth in the ramen was smooth and savory. The pork in the buns was well seasoned and tasted great. The kim-chee on the other hand, it was so salty that after 1 bite, I had to finish my glass of water. Not sure if this is normal here or if it was just this batch of kim-chee. I'd definitely come back and try some other things but I wouldn't order the kim-chee again.

    (4)

  • Diane A.

    Star Noodle is a delicious place to eat in Lahaina. The restaurant is sleek, modern and BUSY! We went on a weekday afternoon, but they don't take reservations for smaller parties. We had to wait for half an hour for our party of 3. It's located on top of a hill in a newly developed area. It's advisable to have a car to get up here. The prices are higher than your mom and pop noodle houses and the portions are smaller. However, presentation and flavor offset that. We enjoyed the pork buns, Hapa ramen and Star udon. I was with two hearty eating guys, so they weren't quite full when we left. In the future, I'd order more appetizers to satisfy those two. Service was friendly but a little slow since there were large groups being served at the same time. I definitely recommend checking this place out at least once.

    (4)

  • Peter K.

    Came to have lunch here with my family on our first full day in Maui. The restaurant itself seems like it's in an odd location that isn't really surrounded by any other businesses. The interior, however, is very modern and sleek with communal tables. This place being called Star Noodle, I was expecting only noodles. Boy, was I wrong. The menu offers an extensive list of nonnoodle dishes. We got the Vietnamese crepe which is a must have. It's a crispy egg crepe with a meat filling and you wrap everything in lettuce leaves. Refreshing but still filling. The brussel sprouts were very good, as were the local greens salad. We had their signature ramen which was delicious. It wasn't the most delicious ramen I've ever had but it is definitely above average. The garlic noodles were very satisfying and super garlicky. Overall, I did not have one bad dish at this place. I love the modern decor. The service was very friendly as well. I would definitely come here again the next time I'm in Maui!

    (4)

  • Natalie S.

    Came around noon with a group of 5. Steamed pork buns were great. We also shared the Hapa Ramen and the Pad Thai. Food was great! We ended with some Malasadas for dessert, which came with various topping like chocolate, peanuts, and a butterscotch/caramel sauce..yum! We also tried a red rice ale, which hit the spot. Menu had a variety of different noodle bowls..definitely worth checking out!

    (5)

  • Alex H.

    almost everything we had here was very good. the hapa ramen was awesome. tasty noodles and broth. the saimin was good as well but the broth was a little too much MSG-ish for me. the garlic noodles was just ok compared to the other noodle dishes. the hot and sour noodles were tasty and not too spicy or sour which is good. the small dishes that we tried were all very good. the filipino bacon and eggs was very good and the egg on top really adds to the pork belly. the pork belly is nicely cooked and crispy. the brussel sprouts were cooked nicely. the mushroom dish was very yummy. the kalbi was ok, but not a must order. i think the brussel sprouts and bacon and eggs are definitely worth trying. the malasadas were just ok as well, it wasnt very airy or poofy inside but it wasnt bad. having the honey and chocolate sauce with nuts was nice to have on the side. i highly recommend this place and the price wasnt too bad compared to all the other options on the this side of the island. the wait can take a while though and be around an hour wait but ordering to-go only takes about 10 mins which is much better than waiting to eat there.

    (5)

  • Scott M.

    The food is good. The food is well-priced for Maui. However, it's really overhyped. We did our Yelp research, of course, and learned that you should CALL before you head over and they will add your name to the list. DO THIS. We called while shopping on Front Street, using two different phones, and tried 35 different times. To compare, I didn't have nearly as much trouble getting a reservation at Chef's Table at Brooklyn Fare, which is notorious for a tricky reservation policy. Regardless of their phone ahead policy and the number of times it took to get through (bordering on ridiculous...), we finally got through and were quoted 45 minutes, at which point we arrived. The restaurant is located far off the main road, so make sure you put it in your GPS. The parking lot was full upon arrival but we found a spot. Lots of people were standing around in the parking lot waiting for their tables. We were seated right away, at the bar. Kudos to the host for accurately quoting wait times. The best way to describe the menu is modern Asian with a heavy host of local ingredients and flavor. Had the brussel sprouts (great), hot and sour noodles (good), and the Singapore Noodles (good). For dessert, we had the malasadas which were less exceptional than other Yelpers led us to believe-- just fried dough with cinnamon sugar and some sauces. I had a cranberry yuzu which was my favorite drink the entire trip. Service was fantastic and very friendly. Thanks Thalia. Overall it was a very pleasant meal, aside from the phone call-ahead system. The food was good, but did not live up to the hype. We would return again. However, we would not wait the 2 hours that many others were stuck waiting.

    (4)

  • Emily L.

    Second time here, great food and fresh flavors. Highly recommend it! Go for take out if you don't want to deal with the long lines.

    (5)

  • Sophia T.

    Food was delicious! Service great! This place is tough but lunchtime is a bit easier to get in vs dinner. We tried four different noodles and my favorite was the pad Thai (garlic noodles, Singapore noodles and look more funn). Ahi poke is a must. Super delicious! Would come back again!

    (5)

  • Vincent C.

    One reviewer said the ramen is better than Orenchi. Not true at all. The ramen here tastes OK, but not authentic at all. We also tried the lahaina fried soup, the taste is also fine. Nothing special. That all being said, consider we are in Maui, I would still give it 4 stars.

    (4)

  • Vibhor C.

    Too busy so call ahead/make reservations. Things I really enjoyed here: Kimchi, chicken wings, ramen, miso salmon, ahi avo, pork bun, and the Malasadas Food Quality - Excellent Food Taste - Excellent Food Originality - Excellent Price - Excellent Customer Service - Average Ambiance - Excellent

    (5)

  • Billy L.

    Great food and fast service! Ordered pork bun, fiddle head salad, pad Thai, hada ramen and hot and sour noodle soup. Will definite coming back... The host (originally from San Diego - I forgot to ask his name) is so friendly... Will definitely come back!

    (5)

  • Quinn W.

    Was told about 10-15 min wait. After 15 min the lady asked if we wanted to sit right away at the bar. WTF? I could have gone straight there in the beginning. Then proceeded to wait another 10 min although there was a couple tables empty for a while. Either they wanted to make the place look busier than it was or the staff was incompetent. Salad came but waitress never gave us any utensils until we asked for them ourselves Food was average at best. Steam pork buns: no sesame powder and tiny pieces of pork Garlic noodle: glorified instant noodle with MSG and green onions Kim chee wings: was the only ok dish although there was a lot of MSG too Local green salad: average, nothing special

    (1)

  • Queen S.

    This place is a little off the beaten path. It's a lovely restaurant and brilliant food. I need to eat it all. Their Hapa ramen is fabulous, as is their Hot n' Sour soup noodles. I am particular about ramen and soup noodles. If the broth doesn't have that rich, thick flavor, it's not worth eating. Their brussels sprouts had my 8 and 10 year old girls fighting over how many they each got. Steamed pork buns, YUM. EAT NOW. My girls also devoured the miso salmon. I barely got a taste of it. I'm lucky that these kids have very sophisticated, particular palates. Teach them young to appreciate high-quality food, and they will eat all of yours. Wait a second, I didn't think that through. Regardless, I enjoy sharing good things with those I love. Close the night with some traditional malasadas and bam, you leave with a happy, dancing belly. Service was fabulous. We aim to visit often. Cheers!

    (5)

  • Erica S.

    I was super excited to eat here after hearing about this place from others, but what a disappointment it was, especially for our last meal in Maui. We called in at 6:45 PM to put our name down on the waiting list and they advised it would be an hour wait. We got there early and was seated at 7:30 PM so you may want to get there a little earlier than expected. Nice Japanese-style interior decor, cool bathroom sliding doors. The restaurant was pretty busy, but our server was very thorough in explaining many of the dishes. I've never gone to a place where a server takes 5 minutes to explain the different alcoholic and food dishes on the menu including the ingredients and preparation of it. We wanted to drink some filtered sake so our server was nice enough to bring a sample of one that wasn't on the menu. We liked it so we ordered a carafe (sake bottle size). For dinner, we ordered the Ahi Avo which is like an ahi poke with avocados. I'm not a fan of poke as the soy sauce is always salty so I was hoping this one would be better, but it was still a little salty for my taste. We also ordered their famous Steamed Pork Buns. As I'm a huge fan of Chairman Bao food truck ones, I had high expectations, but this one came nothing close to it. It had shiitake mushrooms and cucumbers in it, which didn't go well with it. For noodles, we ordered Pad Thai. Since this dish can be found at any Thai restaurant, I thought it would have a special touch to it, but instead it was just an overcooked soft Pad Thai which lacked flavor. I've had better. So overall, I was quite disappointed in their food quality. I think we have high expectations as we have good Asian food in the Bay Area, CA. The only good thing I had here was the sake. :( I originally wanted to order their malasadas dessert, but after a disappointing dinner, I decided to skip it.

    (2)

  • Osh O.

    There is reason that they named the resturant Star Noodles, it's the star of the restaurant in Maui & Lahaina. Food taste fantastic and he all me and the service was great.

    (5)

  • Lara O.

    SO DELICIOUS. I went with my fiance and I was sad there were only two of us as we didn't have big enough stomachs to try more dishes! We had the Pohole Salad (Wyatt didn't like it - warning as it is a bit slimy like okra), which I loved. I got the ramen next - probably one of the richest, buttery broths I've ever had, and the softest boiled egg. Very delicious, though maybe a bit TOO rich for me if possible. Wyatt had the fried soup, really really good. I want to go back and try the pork buns, roasted mushrooms, filipino bacon and eggs, and garlic noodles.

    (5)

  • Michelle H.

    Warm iced water, hot seating by the window and flavor-less Singapore noodles were on the menu tonight! Pad Thai noodles and the pork buns were okay, but nothing to write home about! Wouldn't recommend ordering the fried soup either-flavor is definitely missing at this restaurant! And no wait staff to check in on us (party of 4) during the meal! Not even an offer of ice water during dinner!

    (2)

  • Riesenschnauzer K.

    Been to Star Noodle many times, both eat in and take out. I guess after many meals here, I don't quite understand the hype. Garlic Noodles just ok - sometimes a bit oily. Ramen just ok. Steamed Pork Buns just ok, service eating in just ok, Look Moore Funn just ok, (I've had better Chow Fun at many a Chinese Food place). After this last visit to Star Noodle the other day, we were asking ourselves why we waited 20+ minutes for a table even though we had a reservation and will probably forego a visit here the next time to Maui. I'm not h8n on SN (in fact I rounded up to 3 stars - I'd assign 2.5 stars), IMHO there are just too many other good restaurants here in Maui to wait for a table for who knows how long and have a just ok meal.

    (3)

  • Sara W.

    Absolutely amazing!! Definitely one of the best places to eat within the Lahaina area. I came here hoping to find some Asian food that didn't include spam musubi or overly fried and greasy meat (which is definitely plentiful in Hawaii). I'd have to say this was my favorite restaurant during my entire time on the island. Food: - Pad Thai: Huge portions and it had great flavor. It was sweet, a little on the sour side (which is how I like my pad thai) and I'm glad they separated the bean sprouts to the side because I don't like them mixed in with my noodles. Chicken was nice and flavorful, very moist and the egg was a nice compliment. -Singapore Glass Noodles: This was probably my favorite entree! It had the right amount of curry flavor and the glass noodles had the perfect texture. They were not hard or too soft, and it was a fun take on this dish which usually has thick, flat rice noodles. It was a little spicy but not overly so, and it's definitely a dish I'd make sure to order again because most Shanghai places do not cook the dish like this. - Ahi Avo: Oh my god, probably the freshest ahi tuna I had during my entire Hawaii trip, and let me tell you, I had a lot. It was so fresh and the avocado was the perfect touch to add to all the savory flavors of the dish. The olive oil also balances out the entire dish very nicely, I only wish the plate was bigger! -Pork buns: A lot of fat which of course means they were pretty tasty. It was a little saltier than your typical pork bun dish but pretty good overall. I would probably skip them on my next visit however to experience another creative appetizer. Service: When I came, there were a lot of BIG parties ahead of us (they had about 15 people each) so the wait was long, and we had to wait outside. But the waiters will provide you with water if you ask so you're not dying in the heat. Our waitress was very accommodating and gave us great recommendations about the menu. Price: The price is not bad at all for the quantity and quality of the food. I recall dishes being in the $10-15 price range which is definitely on the cheaper side. Overall, I am making it my number one priority to return to Star Noodle when I go back to Maui. You really can't go wrong with any of the dishes.

    (5)

  • Sharon T.

    Good grub, but the beware the wait... We came here very hungry after a long hike and beach day. Knowing it was a Saturday, we called ahead to get a jump on the 45 min wait, but still waited another 30 mins to be seated. On the plus side, we used that time to decide on the menu, so we gave our waiter the order the minute he sat us down. He was on point all night, knowing that we were starved, and the food came quickly--very quickly. Appetizers: Filipino "Bacon & Eggs"...too salty for my taste Steamed Pork Bums ...good stuff, better prepared than most other buns Tempura Shrimp ...large portions, meaty prawns Roasted Mushrooms ...oh so good!, very filling Ahi Avo ...best app of the night Entrees ordered: Hapa Ramen, Local Saimin, Garlic Noodles, Pad Thai (I just realized that we all craved noodles that night!) ...Garlic Noodles were okay, I'm thinking it wouldn't hurt to throw in a protein in there, chicken or shrimp, maybe? Saimin and Ramen were also decent, but the Pad Thai was the most flavorful of the noodles dishes we ordered that night, since it seems we all wanted our fill on carbs! We'll have to try the other dishes next time... Oh! Let's not forget the MALASADAS! Puffy, sugar-coated balls of delight, with chocolate and caramel sauces, if you wanted. The perfect way to end the meal. Nice staff, good service, good food.

    (3)

  • Shelly B.

    Star Noodle Birthday Lunch date So I took a co-worker here for her birthday. along with one other co-worker I made reservations on Open Table and let the restaurant know this was a birthday celebration. When we got there we had to wait almost 15 minutes and it was so crowded at the host stand he asked to step outside into the parking lot. It was super windy and hot. Then we got seated, ordered 3 individual plates (instead of the sharing style offer there) and we waited. First my food came along with the co-worker's who was not celebrating her birthday. We decided not to dig in since we wanted to wait for the birthday girl to get her meal and all eat together. While we were still waiting the table next to us, came, ate and were all finished. Still no birthday meal. Then I saw the host who I had reminded we were doing a birthday celebration lunch. He was walking out with a dessert with a lit candle. He made eye contact with me and then rolled his eyes, laughed, blew out the candle and set it down on the table next to us. It was clear he had mistakenly thought the dessert was for our table! It came to be time for us to wrap up and head back to work and we let the server know we were out of time and that the birthday girl had never been served. He had been by our table at least 4 times earlier to let us know, "the other is order is coming right up". When he heard me say the words "birthday girl" he seemed sincerely distressed and came back with her meal wrapped to go to which he had added a special Pohole Fern and shrimp salad and a dessert and took all three items off the bill. Turned out being pretty good food, excellent and entertaining service and a cheap meal ant a fun place. Me and the non birthday co-worker both ordered garlic noodles which were nothing to write home about but had great seasoning on them. The best dish of the day was the take home dessert, mango pudding. And thanks to the server and hots for making it worth and keeping such good attitudes.

    (3)

  • Gerry K.

    Still the gold standard of Lahaina dining. Upscale without the ridiculous attempt to make it "tropical". The food is superb, in a casual but friendly atmosphere. The whole fish, braised moi, was outstanding, as were the Vietnamese pancakes and the many side dishes.

    (5)

  • Alain T.

    Small place, but very crowded. Reasonable prices as well. Food was good and service was excellent. We ordered the soba salad, steam pork buns.

    (4)

  • Steph G.

    If you're a noodle fan like me, this is a must-go for you. Oodles of noodles galore. Garlic noodles? Check. Singapore style noodles? Check. Ramen? Check. Delicious apps? And desserts? Check and Check! They have a variety of cuisine in noodle form, and I am impressed that they make them all really well. Great flavor and fresh noodles. Doesn't really get any better than that.

    (4)

  • Mangia M.

    Very popular spot, and we recommend going if you like Asian fusion, and it is a nice twist from the typical island restaurants. Great bar, small area so fairly loud. We felt a little rushed, as would be expected given table turns are very important due to the size of the restaurant. I like the pork buns, and any noodle dish is fantastic. What was disappointing were the fried items. We like clean food; so the tempura shrimp were a little greasy. Also the chicken wings were very heavy. Maybe triple dipped in batter so heavy and again, greasier than we like. Make a reservation and go there for the other (non fried) items on the menu, you won't be disappointed. We rate this a 3.5.

    (3)

  • Richelle T.

    Unfortunately we found Star Noodle on the LAST DAY of our vacation, boooo! I wish I started my vacation here, I would've eaten my way through the menu everyday!! Star Noodle is definitely popular amongst the locals because its tucked behind an industrial area of Lahaina and if you aren't looking for it, one can easily drive past it. Its decorated with artwork by one of my favorite artists - Shepard Fairey and sounds fm Sneaker Pimps and Thievery Corporation ooze out of its speakers so I can easily say I LOVE STAR NOODLE!! Star Noodle was our second from last stop of our last day. After a day of hiking the Bamboo Forest and Twin Falls on the opposite side of the island, an icy cold BIKINI BLONDE LAGER by MAUI BREWING CO. was the best way to quench my thirst. Alongside it I had the HAPA RAMEN which was THE perfect juxtaposition to my cold beer. The ingredients in the bowl of ramen were stars - roast park was flavorful, poached egg was perfect, bok choy greens still crisp and a perfect amount of seaweed were piled on top of fresh housemade noodles. The most expensive food item on the menu is the RIB EYE but my husband and I decided to get it because we were on vacation and work hard my taste buds to be satisfied. The rib eye is prepared sous vide (pretty fancy for Lahaina) and came out sizzling on a flat cast iron pan on top of mandolin sliced shitake and green onion. I don't normally eat enormous amounts of red meat but I would inhale this instantly, alone... I'm a foodie and would definitely fly to Maui again just to surf, eat at Star Noodle, walk around Lahaina and repeat until my belly couldn't take it anymore.

    (5)

  • Kim B.

    I had very high expectations due to the awesome reviews on Yelp. I will start with the good stuff - the custom drink by our bartender Johnny was wonderful - custom made citrusy concoction that was very refreshing. The chicken skewer apps were good and eventually ordered the garlic noodles dish which was good also. Also had the shrimp tempura, which was okay. Other things we got were not my cup of tea, but my husband thought were pretty good (pad Thai, Kalbi beef appetizer). The wait was pretty long and seemed like there were consistently a lot of seats not being utilized. But overall, happy we made the stop. Not sure it was so great that I would wait for it again though.

    (3)

  • Russel M.

    Downhill Alert! Star Noodle has lost it's luster in the last year and last week was probably our last visit there. It's sad that such a promising new place 3 yrs ago now has quality control issues let alone flavorless dishes. We ordered many of our favorite dishes for our group and everything had issues. Lets start with the Pork Belly Bao, the slice of pork was so thin my only regret is I didn't take a picture of it. Not even close to so many other times there. Should have sent it back! The Ahi Avo was boring and small for $20- The Tempura Shrimp was more Tempura than Shrimp , very disappointing compared to a year ago when it was a highlight...

    (3)

  • Hallie H.

    Some of the best food I've ever had in my life. If anyone didn't put five stars they don't have good taste! Come to this place! Make a reservation because he line is out the door. We were lucky to get a seat at the bar. Yum yum yum!!!!!

    (5)

  • Maureen C.

    We had read about the hour-long waits and tried to call in to put our names down on the list. Despite attempting three times, no one picked up. Since we didn't have anything else on the agenda, we just came down and sat around for an hour. When we finally went in, we were seated at the bar. I don't mind sitting at the bar, but usually they ask you when they take down your name if you have a preference, but they didn't do that here. Not wanting to wait another 15-20 min, we took the bar seats. We ordered the ramen, garlic noodles, pork buns, and Filipino bacon and eggs. While everything was good, it was also a bit underwhelming considering the long wait we had. The ramen was a pretty good dish, but the broth was not particularly noteworthy to me. The pork buns were made really well too. Overall, the food is good, but not really worth a wait that long. Try to call in beforehand, but if you can't get through to someone, opt for a different place and maybe try again another day.

    (3)

  • Jennifer H.

    So we came here for dinner because of all the hype and friends recommendation. We made sure to make a reservations as we were told it gets busy. This is a family style restaurant. Where you order dishes to share. So here is what we got: Appy: kimchi $3 it was good but a tad salty - seems like a pattern with all the Hawaiian restaurants. I'm happy that they didn't jack up the price on kimchi and kept it cheap. We also got the fiddlehead veggie dish. This was served cold. Which shocked me but was actually one of my fav dishes. It was unique, tasty and fresh. For mains: We got the pad thai: which was a bit soggy and sweat. Not good but not bad. There was chicken and 3 big prawns and lots of bean sprouts and peanuts. It's a decent size dish. We also got the Vietnamese crepe. This was alright. As u can tell the crisp was remade which made it quite hard. But the taste was pretty good and portion size was big! For dessert we got their malasadas and mango pudding. The pudding was mediocre but the malasadas were amazing! So good. So overall I wouldn't say this place is amazing but it's worth a try.

    (3)

  • Justin C.

    Great service and Excellent Food. Ate her twice over 9 days, once at bar and once at a table. Servers were knowledgeable and very helpful explaining the menu. Had the fried soup, ahi belly, pork buns, garlic noodle, pahole salad, Vietnamese crepe, malasadas, wings and Brussels sprouts on 2 visits, all were great.

    (5)

  • PJ T.

    Good! But definitely overrated. Better to make a reservation. Sharing allows for more variety. Servers - excellent! Aware, attentive, friendly, patient and described all the food items in great detail. Host - Kill the thing that's up his backside. He killed my full enjoyment of the place and may have possibly biased my tastebuds. C3P0 would have been a kinder and more welcoming host. Maybe he hates tourists; if so, sorry, Dude, but we're your bread and butter. Never felt so unwelcomed in Maui until we encountered him. Vietnamese crepe - tasty and crispy. Ahi Avo - light and appetizing Pork buns - alright Hapa ramen - it was fine; nothing to write home about Star udon - likewise. Servers may say they are large servings but neither the ramen nor the udon are large servings. Good to share or for one person if not ordering anything else. Pad Thai - mushy with mediocre taste Malsadas - fun to eat (right when hot) Good selection of beverages For Maui, the food here is likely great. But I think we're spoiled b/c of all the variety and quality of restaurants in our hometown.

    (3)

  • Chris L.

    Our third year in a row of eating here on our annual vacation in Maui. Over the years we have very few places we continue to return to. This is one of them. The pork buns and Pad Thai are my favorite dishes.

    (4)

  • Elaine C.

    Hands down best chicken wings best life experience when we ordered Philippino bacon and eggs it was just non sense ridiculous we had Johnny order all our food and it was the best decison we ever made!!! Please make this a chain .. u forever star noodle ...

    (5)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :10:30 am - 10

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : Yes
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Dinner
    Parking : Private Lot
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Trendy
    Noise Level : Average
    Alcohol : Full Bar
    Outdoor Seating : No
    Wi-Fi : No
    Has TV : No
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : Yes

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