Kapalua, Maui and a Little Local Flavor
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I call Kapalua the Country Club section of Maui.  The Ritz Carlton is there and golf is everywhere.  It's worth the drive for dinner, though. There is a lot of great sushi on the island but Sansei is our favorite.

Sansei, Maui © ginkaville.com

They have some great signature dishes but the must haves are the calamari salad.

Sansei, Maui © ginkaville.com

And the Panko Crusted Ahi Sashimi Sushi Roll which is probably the most popular.

Sansei, Maui © ginkaville.com

Sansei, Maui © ginkaville.com

Sansei, Maui © ginkaville.com

We like to wash everything down with our favorite sake.

Sansei, Maui © ginkaville.com

This is another place we go to year after year.

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We paid a visit to another Kapalua restaurant, Pineapple Grill, at the insistence of a couple of friends.

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The spring rolls were yummy.

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The Ahi Steak looked impressive but was just okay.

Pineapple Grill, Maui © ginkaville.com

As was the Mahi Mahi.

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The standout, though, was the pineapple upside down cake!

Pineapple Grill, Maui © ginkaville.com

I recommend just going straight for dessert.

We can't leave the island without having a plate of local fare consisting of Spam, sticky rice, and macaroni salad.  I know, Spam! When in Rome, people!

One of our favorites is Da Kitchen.

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It's in a strip mall close to the airport so it's perfect for filling up before flying home.  You'll find mostly locals and a smattering of tourists populating the tables.

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The feature is the Spam Musubi.

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After that, you can tackle the Loco Moco or Teriyaki Chicken, but this trip we went for the Teriyaki Burger.

Da Kitchen, Maui © ginkaville.com

FYI, Da Kitchen does not serve alcohol.

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