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Welcome to Restaurant Matsu

Discover the warm, homely flavors of Japanese cuisine at Restaurant Matsu in Kahului, HI. Known for its excellent sushi and local favorites, this casual spot offers a variety of dishes like mochiko spam musubi, crispy fried chicken, and daily bento specials. With fresh ingredients and friendly service, you can enjoy traditional Japanese dishes like Chicken Katsu Donburi and Spicy Ahi Sushi in a cozy setting. Experience the taste of home-cooked Japanese food with a modern twist at Restaurant Matsu, where every bite is a delight.

LOCATIONS
  • Restaurant Matsu
    161 Alamaha St Kahului, HI 96732
    161 Alamaha St Kahului, HI 96732 Hotline: (808) 871-0822

Welcome to Restaurant Matsu, a gem in Kahului, Hawaii that offers a fusion of home-style Japanese cuisine and fresh sushi. Located at 161 Alamaha St, this unassuming sushi bar provides a cozy atmosphere for guests to enjoy a variety of dishes.

With a range of options like mochiko spam Musubi, excellent ramen, tonkatsu, and the Best California Sushi Roll on the island, Restaurant Matsu caters to both traditional Japanese food lovers and sushi enthusiasts. The menu also features specialties like the Spicy Ahi Sushi and Chicken Katsu DonBuri, along with daily Bento box specials.

Customers rave about the delicious Futomaki, crispy tempura, and flavorful California Roll. They also appreciate the quick and efficient service that the restaurant provides, making it a great spot for a quick lunch or casual dinner.

Whether you're looking for a sit-down meal with the family or a takeout option, Restaurant Matsu accommodates both preferences. With its casual dress code, moderate noise level, and lovely outdoor seating, it's the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy authentic Japanese flavors.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to experience the tasty offerings at Restaurant Matsu. Call (808) 871-0822 to make a reservation or place a takeout order. And remember, for a taste of home-style Japanese cooking in Maui, Restaurant Matsu is the place to be.

START YOUR REVIEW OF Restaurant Matsu
Angela T.
Angela T.

Excellent home style Japanese food including mochiko spam Musubi and excellent ramen and tonkatsu. You can also get sushi which is really fresh - had spicy salmon skin for the first time Service was so kind and funny too

Traci F.
Traci F.

This is one of the best places on Maui to get Japanese food that tastes like home cooking. It's a small place with limited seating. Their hours can be a bit tricky so it's best to call ahead to make sure they're open. My favorite dish is the fried chicken. It's so crispy and seasoned perfectly. Another popular item is their special of the day bento box. It's pretty big with a little bit of everything. You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu!

Wendi K.
Wendi K.

Picked up a few items from here that were tasty! Futomaki ($14), Combination C with Chicken Katsu Bento ($17) and California Roll ($11) were delicious. The tempura and Katsu were wonderfully crispy, and the California Roll was yummy and had a creamy, flavorful filling.

Haiku H.
Haiku H.

Delicious Sushi and Local Japanese Favorites . Best California Sushi Roll on Island *Spicy Ahi Sushi *Chicken Katsu DonBuri *Daily Bento Special

Dylan P.
Dylan P.

The bento plate was delicious and service was quick and efficient would definitely recommend for a quick lunch.

Chelsey T.
Chelsey T.

Yum yum yum. You want local food that's been around and knows what they are doing? Try here! There's parking in the front and back of the restaurant. Open seating or take out options. If you are doing take out, I recommend placing a phone order. My mom and I like to come here. It's convenient and the variety of food is awesome! You want sushi? Or Teishoku style? Or just some local food? Up to you! Try this place out. Order at the register and sit to eat. Easy!

Brian S.
Brian S.

I have some heard people say this is one of the oldest continuing functioning restaurants in Maui. Don't know if that's true or not but it is a classic casual Japanese restaurant. In fact, if you could close your eyes, you could be in Osaka or outside of Tokyo the food is very similar, the quality is good but not great. The prices are not dirt cheap but not expensive. It's a casual restaurant to have meals when you're working or maybe lunch out the seats and tables are plan. Restaurant is appearing to follow Covid protocols still, which is a good thing. Onto the food I actually had the Bento box special, which is kind of a survey of the menu with some chicken teriyaki some salmon, sashimi, and a couple of pieces of sushi. I have had much better Japanese food and much worse Japanese food at the same price, but I would say this place for the food is a solid B and I hope it continues to stay as part of our community for a very long time to come.