After we visited Iao Valley, our navigator told us Sam Sato's was not far, and it got us there despite the out-of-the-way location. It probably was obvious that we were tourists, but Tiffany, our server, gave us a warm welcome and did a great job...explaining the menu to me. I chose dry noodles, which were saltier than what I usually eat, but, oh my goodness, I loved the flavors and texture. Maddy had chow fun and a side of kim chee, and she enjoyed those, along with a couple of the little pastries. We were simply happy to be there, enjoying all the people around us.More

Hadn’t been back to Sam Sato’s in 19 years but they didn’t disappoint us. Food and service was every bit as good as it was years ago that we ate here. The dry noodle and chicken skewers are the best. Very reasonable prices too.

This is an old local hangout. "It is a good place to go for noodles." I have lived here for decades and never tried it until this past Wednesday. I was thouroughly underimpressed. The wait time does not justify our mundane experience. Service is good...and our server was courteous though obviously stressed and very rushed. The menu is limited and we tried two of the most ordered items, as we were told. We had to get our own canned beverage from the stand up fridge by the service window. I have always heard that this is a great place to go. I don't agree.More

Went here for lunch while house sitting for relatives in Wailuku. Very busy place for lunch. Dry noodles were great. BBQ beef stick was even better. Desserts were dry and not very good. Fun place to visit but not sure I would drive there if...staying on another side of the island.More

My friends told me that you can’t visit Maui without trying Sam Sato’s restaurant. They were right. Unfortunately they were so busy we decided to take out. Their bbq sticks are to die for. So juicy and tasty. They are known for their dry mein...which is like fried noodles only les oily. Very delicious. There is a constant stream of people flowing into this restaurant, locals and tourist. Next time you visit Maui you must stop by and try this place.More

Recommended by island locals, this hole in the wall in the industrial area of Wailuku (12 minutes from Kahului) was the bomb. Known for its dried noodle, sourced from a local natto/noodle in Paia, it lived up to its reputation, firm and chewy as its...name implies, and tasty with char siu garnish and a soup based dipping sauce. The closest resemblance would be the king of fried saimin on Oahu, Mililani Restaurant. Not-so-famous, but equally ono were the cheeseburger and manju. The cheeseburger was all about the meaty and juicy handmade patty, perfect combo with the dried noodle. Then ending with their handmaid manju, a bit drier and firm than the nearby Home Made bakery, which is more flaky and buttery; a scone to croissant analogy; both worthy omiage. Very crowded during peak lunchtime, but manageable during other hours. If the parking lot of a dozen or so stalls is full, you know the restaurant will also be full. The processing of customers was efficient with the speedy staff and use of high tech iPads, but the waitresses did have time to talk story during the lull times. A definite place to go to experience unique local Maui food.More

Ate here almost every day for four days (it was worth it to drive back and forth from Lahaina). I was initially worried at first because my younger daughter is very particular about noodles in general, but she loved the saimin (Hawaiian style noodles in...soup) and drymin (same as Saimin except soup is on the side). On our last day in Maui we ate here for breakfast and ordered drymin to-go, which we were able to take through the TSA check point so that we could have a delicious lunch in the plane.More