A Journey of Flavor
What We Love Now
BY Krystal Kakimoto
Connecting the world with every bite, Galleon Chocolate opened in 2021 and has become a celebration of artistry, craftsmanship and the rich cultural tapestry of Filipino culture. Chocolatier Lennard Gonzales fuses the rich flavors of ube (a purple yam that originated in the Philippines) with chocolate in his award-winning line of sweet creations made in Maui. A star of their collection is the Ube Royale Bar whose creamy texture and lush ube flavor have made it a crowd favorite. Other bars include their Ube Coconut Cream, which swaps the whole milk in their original recipe for coconut cream, resulting in a vegan version of their signature bar. For those wanting to try something with an even more authentic Filipino flavor, Galleon Chocolate offers their Ube Goat Milk, the Ube Royale with a twist. With cocoa sourced from the Philippines, Hawai‘i, and Indonesia, and locally sourced fruits and fillings, these unique confections are the perfect treats to satisfy your cravings. Their line of products is available on Maui at select stores such as Sweet Paradise Maui Chocolatier and Maui Winery, Fairmont Kea Lani, or online.
Galleon Chocolate; galleonchocolate.com