DK Travel : Maui : Editor's choice

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Sack ’n Save

A great place for a wide array of poke and other islandstyle specialties like pre-packed sushi.
Sam Sato’s

THE place for noodles, teriyaki, and yummy localstyle turnovers.
Shave Ice

It has other names in other places – snow cone is one – but it is simply small chips of ice, flavored with one or more of myriad syrups, served in a paper cone. Cool and refreshing on a hot summer day, the rainbow variety shave ice has become a virtual symbol of Hawai’i.
Spam

Yes, it’s true. One of the most maligned foods in history is one of Hawai’i’s most popular and beloved. Canned Spiced Ham (SPAM) was originally known as a military staple since it’s easy to keep for long periods of time. It is, perhaps, the large military presence in Hawai’i that first accounted for its curious popularity in the islands.
Sushi, Sashimi, and Poke

The primary Japanese culinary influences are sashimi (sliced raw fish) and sushi (raw fish, shellfish, or vegetables, served on top of, or rolled with, rice). Poke , the Hawaiian for diced or chopped, is Hawai’i’s version of Tahitian poisson cru and Latin American ceviche . These delicious raw fish-based dishes are available everywhere from fine dining restaurants to local supermarkets.
Takamiya Market

A local food treasure and a great place to stock up on ingredients for a picnic.
Tokyo Tei

An island institution, serving the freshest sashimi in town.
Tropical Fruit

Mango, papaya, guava, liliko’i (passion fruit), bananas, and, of course, pineapple. Pure and simple right off the tree, blended into a delicious fruit smoothie, or transformed into an amazing dessert, these are truly paradisiacal flavors.
’Ili’ili’opae Heiau

Moloka’i is famed throughout the islands for its religious practices and sorcery. ’Ili’ili’opae Heiau was the “school” for sorcerers – a very powerful 13thcentury temple that was known for human sacrifice.
’Ualapu’e Fishpond

East of Kaunakakai the coast is scalloped with more than 50 ancient fishponds, most visible from the road. Constructed in the 13th century for use by the ali’i (royalty), this pond was in use until it was damaged by a tsunami in 1960.