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5.0 of 5 stars.
We found Mala to be one of our favorite stops in Lahaina for dinner, from beginning to end they did not disappoint. Starting with the edamame puree with tomatillo salsa is a great intro into the food...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We were very excited to try this place, sat down to an incredibly scenic table overlooking the ocean at sunset. Fear set in as we got to minute fifteen with no waiter in site, the only reason I was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We ate at Mala earlier this week for lunch. There didn't seem to be a lunch menu, so it was higher than expected for lunch, but very good. The Greek salad was particularly good with some island grown...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was really, really excited for Mala after hearing RAVE reviews from a friend. I was very very disappointed with our meal and our service. I think if either had been better we'd have been more apt...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is busy, in a good way. Good apps and entrees. Kid friendly, cause the atomosphere is kinda loud...we had the kids, including the one that had a mid dinner meltdown! My brother-in-law...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Busy busy, but beautiful location and a no background late booking still seated fairly. Staff a sublime combination of attentive / chilled. This reviewer's recommendation - go with your waiter's...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The food is actually really good but the last time I went there, there was a cockroach on our table. The Manager condescendingly told us after we asked our waiter if we could switch tables "you guys...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy this place is awesome!Right on the water! Food is killer too! Beet and goat cheese salad is my fav. They also serve Maui Brewing Co. beer...always a plus! A little pricey but worth it! It's...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was looking for a great place for dinner to kick off my vacation. After evaluating all of my options, I settled on Mala Ocean Tavern. Their patio seemed like it would be the perfect place to kick...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great view, friendly service, good food. Worth eating at while in maui.
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One year later and still loving Mala. Went here twice for dinner over the week course I was here and both times not disappointed. The service is very good. They don't bother you too much. They let you...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mala is one of those restaurants that you dream about when you haven't eaten there in a while.On our recent trip to Maui, we ate here twice because it was THAT good. I still think about their edamame...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hubby and I shared the big fat greek salad which was neither greek or big.Needed someting like just maybe a little salt.The we got the fish special,it was enjoyable but once again quite small for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I came to this amazing restaurant for our anniversary. I have to say that we had one of the best dinners our tastes buds had ever experienced. The food, service and ambiance were about...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was good but it had a very pretentious vibe to it and the service was not the best.My Chinese chicken salad was fine, no complaints. The coconut prawns were huge and delicious and my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First place we had dinner in Maui. Very good service, but a bit crowded. We sat in a covered area, but the sun was beaming in making it a bit uncomfortable and the staff had to squeeze behind me to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I heard about Mala from a Maui local, I was expecting a good meal but it was awesome! I highly recommend getting a reservation 30-45 minutes before sunset and waiting if necessary to sit on the deck....
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Our second time there and they do not dissapoint. Service is fast and friendly and the food is amazing. Stop by on your way into town make a reservation then come back and enjoy a real treat. Save ro...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am a resident of da island and I like this place for Happy hour. Great apps and good prices during HH. If you see a few ladies sitting there in the late afternoon laughing way too much...just...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food was good, but I guess my expectations were too high for this place. I also feel like it is about 25% overpriced. Our waiter was a little snotty as well as inconsiderate. While my plate of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We went to the one on Wailea first and had appetizers and a drink. I enjoyed it. The MaiTai was good, not overly sweet and tasted fresh. The lamb pizza, i think that's what it was, tasted good. My...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
FIVE beach side cafe with great service. Extra star for the view and service. Food was good and not expensive for basic beach front upscale cafe.
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Adorable little place - it's right on the ocean so you can watch the waves and the sunset. The menu is surprisingly sophisticated and upscale. We had the greek salad which was crispy and fresh - and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We definitely enjoyed Mala's. The food was excellent, great ambiance with the outdoor seating and unobstructed view of the Lahaina harbor sunset. The only issue is there was a funky ocean smell in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely recommended. We came here on a weeknight and got a table outside. We had made a reservation, and they said that this didn't guarantee an outside table, but it gave you priority. So that...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food was just wow! Everything was good. Starting with the edamame guacamole and tomatillo salsa, which was wonderfully flavorful, then moving to the baby fried calamari, which was every so...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I spent our delayed honeymoon in Maui for one week in December, in the midst of an extremely stressful time. Mala was recommended by a dear friend of ours, and we were not disappointed....
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Don't let the stars on this one throw you, this place should be a 5-star from everyong.The Oyster Shooters are insane. We travel from the north shore three times a week just to get them. (and now...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mala is what I will remember Maui by.Happy hour daily from 3:00-4:30. I know, it's a weird time. But we're on vacation, so I will drink whenever I please!Mojito, mai tai, and a sangria. Check! ...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had brunch here and it was great!I ordered the brunch special, which was a smoked salmon tartine. Delicious with grated eggs. My boyfriend ordered the benny something. Which was toast & bacon with...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a must if staying on the west side of Maui. We ate at Mala on the last night of our stay in Maui, and wished we had gone earlier in our stay so we could have gone back. The food was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mala - Must mean delicious in HawaiianThis restaurant is focused on high quality organic locally grown food. They have a "practice aloha" philosophy, which rocks.I thoroughly enjoyed Mala, enough to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was quite impressed with how fresh everything tasted. I especially love how their menu includes vegan dishes as well as organic chicken. Even husband gave this place a thumbs up and said that the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We live on Maui and as far as we're concerned Mala is one of the best causal dining places on island. We've gone there several times and have yet to be disappointed. The service, the location and the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I want to go to there....again and again....I went twice on my last trip....awe-some, honest, delicious food and bevvies in spectacular setting just a bit farther down on Front St. so not terribly...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
food - 1 million starsservice - 1 million starsambiance - 1 million starssummary - absolutely recommend this place!
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite restaurants from the trip. We had so many dishes I don't even know where to begin: Ceviche, cheese plate, farmers salad- all well presented and really fresh flavors. Whole fried...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Incredible atmosphere right on the water in Lahaina. After a week of eating out every night, we were looking for a slightly more casual dining experience and found it at Mala. Light, med...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went here after reading many good reviews and hearing personal compliments about the restaurant. I was however very disappointed. The location is right on the water with beautiful views if you can...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My only qualm was that they kept asking to take away plates before we were finished with them, making us feel rushed.Even so, this was the best of the week's worth of restaurants I visited in the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The ambiance of this restaurant is wonderful. They have a patio sitting that overlooks the ocean. Very romantic. However, They get docked two stars for the food and price. I didn't think the food is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Originally, my BF and I were at Lahaina Store Grille & Oyster Bar for dinner. We left that place because we were not happy at all with our appetizers and didn't want to risk ordering any entrees. So...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't eaten here too recently, but based on the other reviews, I feel comfortable adding Mala Ocean Tavern to my list of places to visit on Maui.Last time I was here, it was set up more like a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We came here for our first breakfast on Maui. I had the french toast and my husband had the chilaquiles. My french toast was OK, nothing special. The chilaquiles, on the other hand were delish!...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mala has become our favorite Lahaina area restaurant. We have been to Maui nearly 40 times. The on-the-water location, the food, service, and the wine list are an unbeatable combination. While not...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Loved this place. We had a hard time finding a nice brunch spot near Lahaina. The fancy overpriced luxury hotel brunch buffets are just not my style. The restaurants on the strip all seem to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just look at the photos of the food I've uploaded. Need I say more? The whole wok fried fish is the best fish I've ever had and I've eaten more whole fried fish than anyone you know. If a restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mala's is good. Really good. Funny, we got the recommendation to go here from a waitress at Hula Grill. I'm glad we acted on it.We started with the calamari, and it was fairly tasty. Light batter,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'll keep this simple...Been around food, worldwide, since day 1.Nothing makes me angrier than a bad meal (to be polite)... Except a shitty espresso after a great meal!Lived in Maui 8 years ago and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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My boyfriend and I eat out a lot in our home city and both have worked in the service industry, so we are familiar, to say the least, with eating out. We also understand that restaurants in Maui don't have the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Make a reservation! We had the beet & goat cheese salad for appetizer. I don't even like beets. It was g o o d! Next we tried the lamb balls on pita - these were so good I wanted the recipe, and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was a nice surprise from the other touristy restaurants on Front Street. The atmosphere was peaceful and the waitstaff friendly. We didn't have a reservation but arrived late enough in the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How could I possibly be the first to review this INCREDIBLE restaurant? We stopped here after a show for a late dinner. The hostess sent us out some complimentary yummies while we reviewed the menu...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Overall, dinner was great. This place was bustling, and while the waitstaff was apologetic, it was always unnecessary. We waited for 2 minutes at the bar for a drink, and I think 3 people let us know...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is good! Make reservations and ask to be seated along the outside perimeter of the patio out back. We were there during the sunset. Wow. The temperature was perfect, the beer and wine...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best places i've been for upscale island cuisine, even compared with Honolulu, which has many more restaurants. The location is excellent, right on the water, with several parking spots....
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
mala was definitely an unexpected surprise - we came here on a recommendation, but were a bit skeptical given the weird location behind the cannery mall and word "tavern" in the name. once we sat...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nice atmosphere and friendly service but the food was disappointing. We had a major burger craving and decided to try the 18 dollar Kobe burger with a Bloody Mary figuring that an 18 dollar burger...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, too bad this place is in Maui and not in Los Angeles. If it were closeby, I'd be there every week. I was in Maui for 4 nights recently and went to Mala twice. First off, the setting is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My adventures in Maui! This place is great. The waiters are extremely attentive not to mention gorgeous and the food is delicious and fresh. We were seated immediately upon arrival due to the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sure this place gets nothing but rave reviews. Let me add another. My wife and I celebrated the evening of our 14th anniversary at Mala's. She loves the adult mac & cheese. I tried the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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I have never been so mad at a restaurant in all my life. I avoided writing a review for a few weeks hoping I'd calm dowm, but now just thinking about it gets me all riled up again!! I made a reservation a few...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have never been so mad at a restaurant in all my life. I avoided writing a review for a few weeks hoping I'd calm dowm, but now just thinking about it gets me all riled up again!!I made a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We stopped in for brunch and had a very nice combo plate of eggs and lamb sausage. Service was very good and the atmosphere was Lahaina deck and ocean, perfect for munching and drinking. Have not...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had low expectations going to this place since from the outside it doesn't look interesting at all. These guys need to some to fix up the front of the building. Once I went inside though was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am a little behind on my yelp reviews, my husband and I went to Mala in Jan, and it was a great experience!!!! It's amazing food in a casual atmosphere that is waterfront! I don't think we could...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would give this place 3 stars but the salsa/edamame dip you get in the beginning is well worth the 4 stars! DELICIOUS! The atmosphere here is very Mediterranean and with the ocean right next to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mala - a new love but ohhh, so far away. We have driven by this small cafe many a times but have never stopped to eat here. Our concierge at the Westin recommended this place and it was so good that...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
*The food was good, but a bit overpriced for what it was. *But, the on-the-house appetizer is awesome! *The waitstaff was excellent.* If you're going, I'd recommend a reservation. We went on a Thurs...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The brunch was decent to pretty good. Since we both had egg plates, I would encourage you to try something off the lunch or dinner menu. The ground ahi burger sounded interesting. Unfortunately,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
very good food (the edamame and salsa are great, and it comes in this really cool lava stone bowl). The garlic cheese bread is awesome, and the adult mac n cheese is surprisingly good (it's got blue...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Another great find in Maui. Thank goodness for "Maui Revealed" for the recommendation. We would have never found it on our own. This charming restaurant is located in Lahaina but way down Front...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Now I know what all the fuss is about! I would give a 4.5 stars if I could.Mala was recommended to us by our hotel concierge. We almost didn't make it there but so glad we did on our last night....
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We love this place, been several times and it never disappoints! Weird location, don't let that deter you. Come for sunset and have a drink or two, they're good - and strong. All the appetizers were...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really wanted to LOVE this place & give it 4-5 stars. My experience borders on a 3.5. We had a large group (10) and therefore didn't get the patio ambiance, which I think made a big difference. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Two different recommendations brought us to Mala for an early dinner on a weekday night. One friend said, "Don't let the exterior fool you," which I would like to remind you when you drive or walk up...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE Mala!!! My mother and sister took me here on one of my many trips back home to Maui and I loved it! They serve this soybean paste/fire-roasted salsa thing with chips that i crave.... watch out...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We dined at Mala's for brunch; it was a tasty way to start the day. My Ketel One Bloody Mary was delicious, and I kicked it up with additional pepper and tabasco. My mother- and sister-in-law both...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Agree that food and service is very excellent. But, 5 stars depends on one very important thing: sit at a table by the railing. The view is spectacular, your are almost in the water. But, if...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm going gaga over Mala!! One of our best finds during this trip to Maui. The concierge at the Westin said it was a local favorite and a must-try. The restaurant is located before the hustle and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best place on the island. Make reservations and ask for a table outside. the view is insane and you are right on the water.I had the shrimp pizza...oh man, blown away, it was great. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food was delicious. Only had tapas - specifically remember the spicy lamb pita and the ahi tartare - think this was what it was called - it was basically ahi ceviche. Delicious food. Service was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
mala's is by far my favorite place to eat when i visit maui! i was just there and it was better than ever and super crowded!! when my family first started going, it was more of a place with lots of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2007
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Perched right on the ocean, this tiny "tavern" is the brainchild of Mark and Judy Ellman, owners of Maui Tacos and Penne Pasta Cafe. They use healthy, organically grown food and fresh fish to make intriguing...
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