Sam Sato's, a family-owned Maui restaurant open since 1933, has been voted number one in the Best of Maui awards, a win for a local institution and the community that has kept it going for generations.

• Sam Sato's is famous for its dry mein noodles, freshly made saimin, chow fun, and plate lunches.
• The dishes come from family recipes handed down over the years.
• It serves breakfast, brunch, and takeout, and its big noodle platters can feed up to 60 people, making it a go-to for large gatherings.
• The restaurant's appeal rests as much on tradition and a sense of family as on the food itself.

Outlook: After nearly a century in business, Sam Sato's looks set to keep drawing locals and visitors as one of Maui's signature food stops.