Manuela Malasada - Lahaina

I bought the coconuts malasada today, it was terrible, no coconut cream filling and no taste, just like eating bread. The Zippy malasada is way better.

This place finally lived up to the hype I've been hearing about malasadas. So good!!! And the service was so great. This guy is a good guy and his positive energy shows in his food. These malasadas are a little krispier than what I've had before and I loved them all! Would definitely recommend. REMEMBER ITS CASH ONLY. Give him a big tip from me!

Delicious malasadas. Slightly crunchy on the outside, soft in the middle a little different from traditional malasada you'd find elsewhere. Made to order. Eating it while hot and freshly made is highly recommended. Over time, I've tried many flavors and they are all pretty good.Cash only. Be patient, they are currently short staffed so the wait time can vary. I waited for 45 minutes, people who came later than me waited for 10. So again, it varies since it is made fresh and only so much in each batch.On this day, the gas station wasn't opened before Manuela, so don't be surprised if you see a chain link with cones at the entrance/exit to stay closed until Manuela opens at 8am. The parking is very limited; if the stalls along the highway side are full, there are a few other stalls on the ocean side of the gas pumps.Pictured from top to bottom: Haupia, 2 Chocolates, Lilikoi, Guava, and Pistachio.

The first thing you notice about this mini food truck is its vibrant purple hue. As you get closer, the next thing you'll notice is the incredible smell of fried dough and sugar. The aroma alone will have you drooling.Manuela's is short-staffed, so there will be a wait. We found this to be the case whether right at opening or well into the evening, right before closing, but don't fret because it will be worth it! The desserts are priced so that there is a base price for the malasadas and then an additional cost tacked on depending on how many of those malasadas you want filled. It was $14 for 6 malasadas and then $9 to have all of them filled. We opted to have 4 of our 6 malasadas filled and went with Ube cheesecake, Lillikoi (passionfruit), Huapia, and Guava cheesecake. After paying, we waited with agonizing anticipation. There is a food truck park just down the street if waiting's not your forte and you need a distraction. I stayed behind to wait because I wanted to make sure I could devour those malasadas as soon as they were handed over to me. After ~30 min wait, we received our treats. We did remember to snap a few pics for Yelp before indulging in the sugary fried dough goodness. The fresh malasadas were warm, pillowy, and everything a donut fiend could dream of. Of all the fillings, the guava cheesecake was my favorite. It had the perfect amount of tartness from the passionfruit to balance out the sweetness everywhere else. If you're looking for a hot and fresh pastry to satisfy your sweet tooth, Manuela Malasada is your spot. I read that they have some locations on the mainland too, so I will definitely be scouting them out to get my fix!

We came here after a full day at the beach in Kaaanapali.Dione was AMAZING! He helped me with the menu and gave us some good recommendations. This place is a hidden gem.We got: Ube filling Passionfruit lilikoi Guava Cheesecake I highly recommend coming here during your visit to Lahaina.