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Sam Sato's

Wailuku, Central Maui

A Wailuku Noodle-and-Plate-Lunch Classic

8.7/ 10
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Sam Sato's is a long-running local favorite in Wailuku, known for its dry mein noodles, manju (sweet bean-filled Japanese pastry), and classic plate lunches. It's open for lunch and dinner and draws a genuinely local crowd, a reliable, inexpensive stop in Central Maui away from the resort corridors.

Why Roamwise recommends this

A classic, inexpensive local lunch spot — good for pairing with a Central Maui stop like ʻĪao Valley or the Maui Swap Meet.

Best for: an easy, affordable lunch; noodles and local classics without resort pricing.

Affordable local lunchNoodles and plate lunch classics
Price tier:
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Local tips

  • •The dry mein noodles are the signature order.
  • •Pairs well with a Central Maui day — close to ʻĪao Valley and Wailuku town.

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