First impressions of Maui Pho Fusion...Since I work in the glass industry I noticed walking in to the restaurant the detail on their entry door that kind of impressed me.  It made me think...

First impressions of Maui Pho Fusion...Since I work in the glass industry I noticed walking in to the restaurant the detail on their entry door that kind of impressed me.  It made me think that the owners really paid attention to detail which is apparent by the interior of the building.  The atmosphere is hip and inviting.

My brother in law ordered the seafood chowmein.  I ordered the Hawaiian Spareribs and my sister ordered green bean Chicken which was not on the menu but the chef made it to her specifications.  I was very impressed with that.  Ya know when you order something and the person sitting across the table from you orders something that you are jealous of and you wish you would of ordered the same thing? Well...I was feeling like that when my brother in law got his order.  His seafood chowmein came with a FUN sizzling plate of food.  I tasted some of the noodles which looked slightly grilled from the hot plate...wow! The sound was very impressive and the taste was even better.  I know it sounds like I don't get out much but if your food makes noise well, that's an added bonus!  The spareribs were excellent...very tender and the sauce was light and not too salty which is normally my complaint with some restaurants. 

I also have to mention the employees at Maui.  What a lively group they are! Very very helpful and super courteous as this was our first experience at the restaurant.  We mentioned to the person that was busing the table next to us how wonderful the food was and service and he went in the kitchen and told the chef what a nice complement we gave her.  Lynn Chan owner/chef personally came to our table to thank us.  Lynn is absolutely adorable.  Omg...my sister and I got all chatty with her and she literally gave up the "secret" ingredient in her meat marinade.  NO joke...she is amazingly warm and lovely and meeting her was definitely the cherry on top of our dining experience at Maui Pho Fusion BBQ Grill.

Please visit this restaurant.  It's a great dining experience.  Don't let the drive-thru window throw you off.  This is not fast food.  It's super fresh, super delightful and I highly recommend it.

I was very impressed with the decor as I walked in. It also looked very inviting on the exterior with a patio for outdoor seating. When I looked at the menu, I was impressed with the variety of...

I was very impressed with the decor as I walked in. It also looked very inviting on the exterior with a patio for outdoor seating. When I looked at the menu, I was impressed with the variety of selection available. The server at the counter greeted me with a friendly "Welcome to Maui Pho, how can I help you?" and also offered to help me out with my choice since I was a first timer. The set up is like a fast casual restaurant; you order at the counter, take a seat, and the food is brought out to you.

While we waited for our food, there was a plasma tv showing movies to keep us entertained. That was a good investment on the owner's end in order to keep the customers busy while their food was being prepared.

The food was absolutely delicious. I ordered the Hawaiian Rib combo dinner which came with fried shrimp and teriyaki chicken. My friend ordered a combination with rice, noodles, Orange Chicken, and Kung Pao Chicken. She also really enjoyed her food. Each item had such distinct flavors- orange chicken was tangy with a hint of spice to give it a kick. The hawaiian ribs were juicy and had a savory teriyaki taste to it. Everything was hot and fresh, and tasted homemade.

I definitely plan to go back again soon. I may try the pho or some of their specialty dishes such as the beer braised fish. MMM...sounds delicious. Also, I will have to check out their drive thru in case im in a rush or just want a quick fix of a boba drink. :)

Why I plan on going back- the price is very reasonable (>$10 per person) and they give a good size portion of food. Plus everything was DELICOUS!! We need more places like Maui Pho in Bakersfield.

I had the chicken katsu. It was OK but not anything to brag about. Since this was my first time dining there, I will have to reserve further opinion until after I try some other item on the...

I had the chicken katsu. It was OK but not anything to brag about. Since this was my first time dining there, I will have to reserve further opinion until after I try some other item on the menu. It may take some time to do this because I doubt I will return soon.