CHEF SAMBRANO: Local Foods Maui

Coming to Maui? You want what locals eat? O.k. I got the place just for you, it is not a corporate run restaurant, it's a total throwback to the mom and pop days. The eatery is called No Ka Oi Deli, (Meaning The Best). It is located on the Wainee Street side on Wainee St and Papalaua in Lahaina on the west side.

What do they sell? They sell, rather serve up great tasty home cooking, and get this the bread that they use for their awesome sandwiches are made in-house, so if you want fresh, No Ka Oi is the place to go, and they are excellent, the sell out for lunch, and the owners go home and have family time. What an awesome business model, work hard, play hard!

Located at 222 Papalua St. Lahaina, HI 96761 808-667-2244.

Affordable, Cash only, casual, great for family, healthy, take-out, wheel chair accessible.

People swear by the turkey subs, teriyaki chicken plates and sandwiches, crab salad, I like the Rueben.

Great food is simply made, all of the time, if you want fancy, this is not the place to get a lunch, however, the portions are generous, and like I said it's made fresh daily.

Get there early because the lines could be long, and everything is made to order so it may take a few minutes to place your oder and get your food, but these are the best placed to eat. If you want fast? Go across the street to Mc Donald's and get a lousy unhealthy meal. Spend some time waiting for the best food locals crave.

South Maui Shopping & Eating

Rainbow Mall Kihei
2439 S Kihei Rd.
Kihei, Hi 96753

Cafe O'Lei
Ph: 808-891-1368