Chef Sheldon Simeon's neighborhood spot on Lower Main Street in Wailuku is where Maui locals go for elevated Filipino-Asian fusion that won't break the bank. This isn't your typical breakfast joint — it's a dinner destination serving stellar garlic noodles, miso butterfish, and honey walnut shrimp with tiger prawn-sized pieces that'll make you question every other restaurant's portions.
The dining room buzzes with locals (about 85% on any given night), which tells you everything you need to know. Chef Sheldon himself often works the kitchen, and servers like Ashley know the menu inside and out, asking about allergies and guiding you toward dishes like the addictive Brussels sprouts with nuoc cham-style sauce. The retro-meets-Southeast Asian vibe keeps things relaxed while the flavors punch way above the reasonable price point.
💡 Insider Tip
Don't miss the mandoo dumplings and dump any leftover miso butterfish sauce on the garlic bok choy — trust the locals who do this every time. The lychee cocktails are exceptional.
6 AM – 2 PM daily
$8–$14
Free lot in strip mall
Breakfast, before 8am for no wait
