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| - Upon the recommendation of a colleague, my co-worker and I decided to check out the goodies at Maui Dog. We were greeted immediately upon entering with a friendly, "Aloha!" by the young woman behind the counter. She asked if we had been to Maui Dog before and when we told her we hadn't, she handed us menus and told us a bit about the food and how to order. We could build out own hot dog or select from a "Shaka Dog" - one of their six creations. After asking a bit about the different sauces and toppings, we made our selections: the Island Dog for me and the Sunset Dog for her, plus tater tots and drinks (free refills). We paid, got our drinks, and sat down to wait.
The decor is pretty simple but not at all boring or even gaudy. Hawaiian and island-style memorabilia adorned the walls. The tables and chairs are very basic but are comfortable. My friend and I took note of the patio seating outside (which overlooks Indian School) and agreed it would be a nice place to sit when the weather finally cools down. Only a few minutes passed before our food was brought out to us on a large tray.
I don't think either of us swallowed our first bite before remarking how delicious it was! My dog was stuffed with an all-beef hot dog (I chose that instead of the standard all-beef brat) and was layered with juicy pineapple, shredded coconut, chipotle garlic mayo, and Maui mustard, which was one of the most delicious sauces I've ever tasted. I wasn't sure what to expect when she described it as a passion fruit mustard, but wow - I'm a fan. The whole thing was topped off with a generous helping of crumbled, extra-crispy (my request) bacon. The flavors all worked incredibly well together - sweet, spicy, salty, tangy, fruity, meaty - it was an amazing mix of food synergy. The tots were really great, too - super crispy and flavorful in a way I can't describe. It's almost as though they're fried in a flavored oil. Everything worked so well together. Midway through our meal, our waitress stopped by to check on us and make sure everything was ok. We assured her, though full mouths, that all was very well.
Even though I was full, I had to get some shave ice to go. I have a thing for shave ice and feel compelled to get some anytime I find it. After looking over their very long list of flavors, I settled on tiger blood (cherry-coconut) and passion fruit. If I have to identify something at this place which is sub par, it would be the shave ice. It certainly wasn't bad, and the favors were very nice, but instead of using a large frozen block of ice, bags of ice cubs/chunks/pieces were used. I'm not an expert on the mechanics of shave ice, but I have a feeling this led to the very chunk consistency of my icy treat. It didn't stay light and fluffy like most shave ice does, but instead turned into something similar to a convenience store Icee. That's my only gripe, though, and it's not one which will prevent me from going back and enjoying some more shave ice.
We overheard the owner talking with other customers while we ate. Some things to note: They are working on getting the drive-thru up and running. Call-ahead orders are welcome. Online ordering is in the works. For a place that's only been open for six weeks, this place has the makings to do very well in the area.
Great job, Maui Dog. I look forward to going back again soon!
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