For heat seekers, the “Maui Wowie” brings tropical flair with teriyaki glaze, grilled pineapple, and just enough spice to make your forehead glisten without sending you running for the water pitcher.

While unassuming from the outside, this diner harbors a secret weapon that keeps regulars coming back and converts first-timers into devoted fans: quite possibly the best chili cheese fries in the ...