Wailuku
Saigon Café
Wailuku, Maui, HI, 96793, United States
Deliciously absent of tourists (and even lacking a sign), this no-frills diner is always packed to the gills with hungry islanders scarfing down pho (unadorned beef noodle soup), vegetables cooked in a clay pot, and bo nhung dam, the Vietnamese version of fondue: you dip raw beef in hot broth to cook it and then wrap it in rice paper with mint and pickled vegetables. Charming owner Jennifer Nguyen’s family-style eatery is not known for its décor or fancy clientele, but the large, tasty servings are five-star—at two-star prices.
Insider Tip:
Call for directions, since finding the place—under the bridge on the way into Wailuku from Kahului—is next to impossible on your own. (Look for the stars on the roof.)
Amenities
Open / Closes- Accessible by Public Transportation
- Dinner
- Family-Friendly Dining
- Full Bar
- Good for Groups
- Handicapped Accessible
- Lunch
- Parking Available
- Patio/Outdoor Seating
- Take-Out Available
Cuisine Type:: Asian: Southeast