The Mom & Pop Restaurant In Hawaii That Deserves A Spot On Your Dining Bucket List
By Megan Shute|Published July 19, 2019
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With more than 10 years of experience as a professional writer, Megan holds a degree in Mass Media from her home state of Minnesota. After college, she chose to trade in her winter boots for slippahs and moved to the beautiful island of Oahu, where she has been living for more than five years. She lives on the west side but is constantly taking mini-road trips across the island and visits the neighboring islands whenever she can getaway. She loves hiking, snorkeling, locally-grown coffee, and finding the best acai bowl on Oahu.
From underrated eateries to upscale, oceanfront restaurants, the Hawaiian Islands are home to countless incredible restaurants that are loved and frequented by many. Over the years, we’ve shared many of our favorite eateries with you and even created a dining bucket list or two, but we’ve never focused on this Maui gem.
Tin Roof is open for just four hours a day, and what this takeout eatery lacks in ambiance and comfortable seating it makes up for with its food.
If you’re searching for quality, yet affordable, local food on Maui, Tin Roof is the place to go. So, what are you waiting for? Add this eatery to your bucket list immediately, then visit the next time you find yourself in Kahului.
Not sure what to order? The mochiko chicken is brined overnight in gochujang marinade, then battered and fried, and refried to order. It’s then topped with a miso sauce, gochujang and roasted garlic aioli and housemade furikake mochi.
Opened in 2016 by two-time James Beard semifinalist and fan-favorite of Bravo’s "Top Chef" season ten in 2012 Sheldon Simeon, Tin Roof is easily one of the island’s hottest lunch destinations.
The unassuming eatery is known for their unique kau kaui tins. From pork belly, and chop steak to garlic shrimp and poke, each bowl is served with a choice of white rice, brown rice, kale, or garlic noodles and is sure to satisfy your taste buds.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Saturday, closed Sunday.
For more information about Tin Roof Maui, visit their website or follow them on Facebook. Have you ever been to this Hawaii restaurant? What’s your favorite island eatery found in a strip mall? Share your experiences and opinions in the comments below.
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