Podcast Episode

Malia's

The Food Section··16 July 2026·6 min

About this episode

Malia's is still open and operating, but Michael says it's put on new airs since chef-owner Justin Hayes took over--and Aiken's gotten more worldly. Malia's: 120 Laurens St., Aiken, South Carolina,803-643-3086, maliasrestaurant.com Michael's reviews are published by The Food Section, a reader-supported daily newsletter covering food and drink across the American South. Subscribe today to access the entire archive of his restaurant finds and recommendations: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thefoodsection.com/subscribe/⁠⁠⁠