Ichiban Okazuya (Maui)

If you're like me, you love little hole-in-the-wall okazus that serve authentic Japanese dishes that you don't have to travel all the way to Japan for. And if you love Fukuya on Oahu, you will also love Ichiban Okazuya on Maui.

The okazu is located next to business buildings, so during lunch time, everyone walks over and gets their plate lunch. People were standing outside waiting to get in the door! Inside, almost everyone was ordering the famous and "best on the island" Chicken Katsu. To me, their Tempura was light, crispy and not oily- my favorite. I highly recommend their Katsu, Tempura and Nishimae. Other favorites include Tofu Patties, Dry Mein, Chow Fun, Chicken Burgers, Saba, Unagi, Croquette, Pork Tofu, Karaage, Zucchini, Shoyu Chicken and Hapa (brown/white) rice!

This little hole-in-the-wall Okazuya is big in my book!!

Katsu/Tempura combo!