Guy Fieri knows where to find the good stuff. These 9 Hawaii asian spots all earned a feature on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives — and they’re still open, still slinging it, and still highly rated. From Hilo, Kahului, Kapa’a and beyond, here are the ones worth the drive, ranked by the reviews.
1. Cafe Pesto (Hilo)
Seafood, Pizza, Asian · $$ · 4.5★ (2,525 Google reviews)
Cafe Pesto earned its spot on the show for fresh seafood that regulars rave about, and the 4.5-star average from 2,525 reviewers backs it up.
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Featured on Triple D: Season 34, Episode 9 — “Mouthwatering Meat” (August 13, 2021)
Address: 308 Kamehameha Ave #101, Hilo, HI 96720
Phone: +1 808-969-6640
Website: www.cafepesto.com
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2. Da Kitchen (Kahului)
Seafood, Italian, Burger, Breakfast, Asian, Hawaiian · $$ · 4.5★ (2,167 Google reviews)
Known for fresh seafood, Da Kitchen still draws a crowd — a 4.5-star rating from 2,167 diners says the hype is real.
Featured on Triple D: Season 25, Episode 1 — “Soakin' Up Maui” (July 1, 2016)
Address: 1215 S Kihei Rd suite e, Kihei, HI 96753
Phone: +1 808-446-3486
Website: dakitchenkihei.com
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3. Kenji Burger (Kauaʻi)
Burger, Asian · $$ · 4.6★ (1,859 Google reviews)
The burgers at Kenji Burger clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.6-star rating across 1,859 Google reviews.
Featured on Triple D: Season 30, Episode 10 — “From Australian to Asian” (August 16, 2019)
Address: 4-788 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaʻa, HI 96746
Phone: +1 808-320-3558
Website: www.kenjiburger.com
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4. Miso Phat Sushi (Kihei)
Seafood, Asian · $$ · 4.6★ (1,504 Google reviews)
Miso Phat Sushi is one of the area’s go-to spots for fresh seafood, with a strong 4.6 stars from 1,504 reviews.
Featured on Triple D: Season 25, Episode 5 — “Global Greats” (August 12, 2016)
Address: 1279 S Kihei Rd #108, Kihei, HI 96753
Phone: +1 808-891-6476
Website: misophat.com
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5. Saimin Dojo (Kapa’a)
Seafood, Burger, Chicken, Asian, Hawaiian · $ · 4.4★ (1,246 Google reviews)
A longtime local favorite for fresh seafood, Saimin Dojo keeps a 4.4-star rating across 1,246 Google reviews — proof the love didn’t fade after the cameras left.
Featured on Triple D: Season 30, Episode 9 — “Spinning the Globe” (August 2, 2019)
Address: 4-733 Kuhio Hwy Suite 103, Kapaʻa, HI 96746
Phone: +1 808-320-3248
Website: wailuadrivein.com/utm_sourcegoogle
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6. Joey’s Kitchen (Lahaina)
Asian, Hawaiian · $$ · 4.5★ (1,062 Google reviews)
Joey’s Kitchen earned its spot on the show for bold Asian flavors that regulars rave about, and the 4.5-star average from 1,062 reviewers backs it up.
Featured on Triple D: Season 34, Episode 7 — “Pig's Feet, Mojo and Chow-Chow” (July 16, 2021)
Address: Napili Plaza Shopping Center, 5095 Napilihau St A107, Lahaina, HI 96761
Phone: +1 808-214-5590
Website: www.joeyskitchenhimaui.com
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7. Thai Mee Up (Kahului)
Chicken, Asian · $$ · 4.6★ (907 Google reviews)
Known for fried chicken, Thai Mee Up still draws a crowd — a 4.6-star rating from 907 diners says the hype is real.
Featured on Triple D: Season 26, Episode 14 — “Chicken Trifecta” (June 9, 2017)
Address: 591 Haleakala Hwy, Kahului, HI 96732
Phone: +1 808-214-3369
Website: thaimeeupmaui.com/utm_sourcegmbutm_mediumreferral
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8. Elena’s Restaurant (Waipahu)
Asian · $$ · 4.4★ (426 Google reviews)
The bold Asian flavors at Elena’s Restaurant clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.4-star rating across 426 Google reviews.
Featured on Triple D: Season 19, Episode 10 — “Island Flavor” (May 23, 2014)
Address: Tropicana Square Shopping Center, 94-866 Moloalo St D4A, Waipahu, HI 96797
Phone: +1 808-676-8005
Website: www.elenasrestaurant.com
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9. Le Yellow Sub (Hilo)
Sandwich, Asian, Hawaiian · 4.7★ (108 Google reviews)
Le Yellow Sub is one of the area’s go-to spots for over-stuffed sandwiches, with a strong 4.7 stars from 108 reviews.
Featured on Triple D: Season 34, Episode 8 — “Taste of the Tropics” (July 30, 2021)
Address: 213 Kalanianaole St, Hilo, HI 96720
Phone: +1 808-937-0911
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