What used to be an old pineapple cannery is now Mala, an epitome of global organic fusion cuisine. It's not as complicated as it sounds. Chef Mark Ellman has his concepts straight. Keep everything fresh, quantities adequate, use organic ingredients as much as possible and use no hydrogenated oils or preservatives. These strict guidelines seem to be working. Excellent seafood (grilled opah), juicy meats (organic chicken pita salad, Kobe beef burger) and sinful desserts (caramel miranda, chocolate mousse) all wholesome and rich in flavor. Plus the seats on the deck make a great vantage point to watch sea turtles swim with the Maui sunset as a backdrop.
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We found Mala to be one of our favorite stops in Lahaina for dinner, from beginning to end they did not disappoint. Starting with the edamame puree with...
This place is busy, in a good way. Good apps and entrees. Kid friendly, cause the atomosphere is kinda loud...we had the kids, including the one that had a...
My husband and I came to this amazing restaurant for our anniversary. I have to say that we had one of the best dinners our tastes buds had ever...
“Great Lunch spot, bring your wallet.”
We went there for lunch, had the cheese garlic flat bread, the Kobe burger and the Lamb Sausage flat bread, I know I know, 2 flat bread pizzas,...
“Great spot but over priced!”
We went on a recommendation, the spot was nice for lunch but the $20 burger was not worth it. The service was good. more
“O.O.O. : OK but Over-rated and Over-priced”
Called Maui's best kept secret, we tried Mala for lunch, hoping for interesting menu items to match the spectacular location & views. Unfortuna...
“Consistently Inconsistent”
We have been to Mala 6 times since it first opened and it really is hit or miss with the last two times being in the miss category. (We were la...
“Best on Maui!”
Hands down, best food, service and envirioment! Go there and enjoy, nothing but the best from the Maui Taco people. more
“Overated, overpriced and disappointing”
Our party of two drove for 1 hour to get there for dinner on the 1st Dec '08 but it was not worth it. The seating area on the patio by the beac...
Awful service for overpriced food.
My boyfriend and I eat out a lot in our home city and both have worked in the service industry, so we are familiar, to say the least, with eati...
The worst service of my life! And I eat out a lot!
I have never been so mad at a restaurant in all my life. I avoided writing a review for a few weeks hoping I'd calm dowm, but now just thinki...
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Great find on the water
We went to Mala twice during our last vacation to Maui. I recommend eating "family style." Every dish ordered was a hit.