Ask around Kihei for the best poke on Maui and a surprising number of locals will point you to a food truck lot off South Kihei Road. South Maui Fish Company buys straight from local fishermen, cuts fish that was swimming that morning, and serves it as poke bowls, ceviche, tacos and grilled plates until the catch is gone. It sits ten minutes from the bungalows, and it has earned every bit of its absurdly high rating.
Why this truck serves some of the best poke on Maui
The difference is sourcing. South Maui Fish Company partners with local fishermen and builds each day’s menu around what actually came off the boats, so the board changes daily and the fish is never previously frozen. When a truck runs out of fish, it stops serving; that is the honest cost of doing it this way.
Poke is the headline: traditional shoyu-style, a spicy version, and house recipes that rotate through the week, served as bowls over rice. Around the poke you will find ceviche bright with lime, fish tacos, curries, and hot-off-the-grill fish plates for people who prefer their catch cooked.
The results speak loudly. The truck holds one of the highest ratings of any restaurant in Kihei, food truck or otherwise, with thousands of travelers ranking it near the top of hundreds of local spots. For a rundown of how it fits among the neighborhood’s heavy hitters, see our where to eat in Kihei guide.