This has been my favorite food truck for awhile now. I first sampled their food at a German Village Makers Market last summer and loved their Hawaiian BBQ buns with chicken. You get 2 for $10. They are amazing steamed/fried buns served with pickled carrots, fresh cucumbers and drizzled with cilantro sauce. I crave them all the time. I read they are packing up for the winter so I hightailed it to the Columbus Commons last week for their last day of the season. read more

I have been wanting to try this food truck for a long time! I got the flight of all 3 of their buns. They were delicious! I loved all of them. The buns were soft and delicious and I loved the toppings on each one. They were all unique and tasty. I found them at seventh son on a Friday evening. The 3 buns were $15. I really enjoyed the food and the workers were nice. It took about 10 minutes for the food to be ready. I thought it was a little pricey because I was still a little hungry afterward but I would come back! read more

Aloha Aina - Food Trucks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

My goodness the food here is so good. So I've come the last three Thursday's LOL and have gotten almost everything on their menu at Antiques on High (Thursdays). Both their chicken and pork are SO delicious and flavorful. The bowls are not huge but the perfect size to order with one of their apps/sides. They're always really friendly and the food is consistently fresh and delicious. I've tried both the maui fresh rice bowl and the loco no moco. Both great. I recommend trying the buns as well. I think they run bun/bao specials more so at seventh son brewing but I got a pork one that was really tasty. Potstickers are what you'd expect... comes with a nice sweet soy sauce. Also got the fries topped with kalua pork which was great. A lot of volume with the fries and pork. read more

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We are blessed with some amazing, unique and tasty food trucks in Columbus - but Aloha Aina's take on Hawaiian street food is my favorite by far. I've loved them since they were Aloha Streatery and the new look and feel only upped their game. Their rice bowls are delicious, fresh and healthy with flavors you just can't find elsewhere. My favorite is the Maui fresh bowl with tofu and cilantro, but I usually have them add pineapple (which comes in their other bowl but not this one) for a perfect finishing touch. Their potstickers and buns are wonderful too, but the rice bowl has my heart. The staff are friendly and efficient; the line moves fast. Anytime you see this food truck, treat yourself to a taste of the islands! You won't regret it. read more

Aloha Aina - Maui fresh bowl with tofu at the riverfront with Leveque Tower in the background - Food Trucks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I went to the German Village Makers Market one weekend and happen to see Aloha Aina as an food truck option. I got the Pineapple buns with Island Chicken. The whole bun is pipping hot and it have quite a flavor profile. The bun is super crispy, along with the juicy fried chicken and a hint of sourness from the pineapple. It filled me up very quickly. Need time I need to try out their rice bowl. read more

Aloha Aina - Pineapple buns with Island Chicken - Food Trucks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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So we started food truck Saturdays with the fam where we check out food trucks in cbus. On today's menu was Aloha Aina, a Hawaiian inspired food truck that sells a sweet fried bun from my childhood whose name I can't remember. Inside the bun was kalua pork and pineapples (which goes on everything even pizza, ok). It was well balanced but I think the portion sizes were a little small for a growing boy like me ;). If there was anything to improve on, I would say that the buns were a little too oily for my liking. Totally understand how hard it is to fry those perfectly since breads just soaks up oil so kudos to them for an outstanding attempt at that! read more

Aloha Aina - Pineapple buns - Food Trucks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Aloha Aina is a unique food truck that everyone needs to try when in Columbus. Not only do they serve Hawaiian buns but the food is very uniquely distinctive which you will not find anywhere else in town. I have tried them on several occasions once during Columbus food festival and more recently on a Friday evening at Seven Sons Brewery. What's not to like sweet pillowy buns deep fried and than served with pork and drizzled with sauces. The owner and staff are really warm and friendly. They work hard and keep customers smiling. Everything we tried was amazing. Must visit on your next trip to Cbus!! read more

Aloha Aina - Pork Buns - Food Trucks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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So good! I've been several times and have always enjoyed the food. It's a nice change from what I eat on a day to day basis. So much flavor and very filling. I think at least recently, you have to order on your phone. There was a QR code that could be scanned and the menu popped up very easily. Food was prepared quickly and I got a text message when I could pick it up. I always end up ordering most of the menu because everything is so good and I can't pick just one. So I usually get a rice bowl, a pork bun, and the potstickers...I only sometimes share :) --favorite bun: Hawaiian --favorite bowl: maui fresh rice bowl w/ tofu --pork potstickers read more

Aloha Aina - Hawaiian Buns {Top}, Pork Potstickers {Left}, Maui Fresh Rice Bowl w/ Tofu {Right} - Food Trucks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I was able to get one of their main dishes, the Loco No Moco Rice Bowl -- delicious. I got it with island chicken, which I really enjoyed because it had larger pieces of meat that were able to absorb cilantro sauce. The pineapple really brings out the taste in that meat + sauce combo. Would come back again (as I previously said in my last review)! read more

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On warm summer days, sometimes all you want is some Hawaiian street food and a beer from Seventh Son. This is one of my favorite food trucks in Columbus. The pic below is the Maui Fresh Rice Bowl with chicken & cilantro sauce. I really love the cilantro sauce and you can mix or match the sauces on different bowls. The only reason I'm giving it 4 stars is that they run out of popular items quickly (love the Polynesian fries: are really yummy but have only had them once). I like that they park at Seventh son regularly too because I can grab some good food and a cold beer while sitting out in the patio area. Overall give this a try. Definitely a unique food truck in the Cbus area. read more

Aloha Aina - Food Trucks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Went to Seventh Son Friday night around 9PM and was so happy there was a food truck here. The food truck closes at 9:30 so we made it just in time. I got the Grilled Chicken Loco No Moco Rice Bowl (10$) and my friend got the Grilled Chicken Maui Fresh Rice Bowl (10$.) The chicken was pretty good! The Maui fresh was good. The veggies with the sauce worked well together! The Loco No Moco Rice Bowl was good too! The rice was good and everything worked well together. The pineapple was refreshing but next time I will personally get a little less pineapples lol. Food was perfectly filling and then we got some beers after! read more

Aloha Aina - Maui Fresh Rice Bowl (Top) and Loco No Moco Rice Bowl (Bottom) - Food Trucks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I got the chance to try Aloha Aina's food at an event they calaborated with the new space that's set to house Palma's Tropical Escape when they open. This Hawaiian luau themed event involved Aloha Aina's food, buffet style. First off, hat off to Sara exudes personality, and it was a pleasure chatting with her about her food truck, and their plans for the future. Can I just give a sincere shout out to the pulled pork! It was incredibly tender and juicy; pillow soft. I actually loved the fried spam, too. I didn't think it was outrageously salty, no more than your regular run-of-the-mill supermarket smoked sausage (Hillshire, Eckrege, etc.). Tasty potstickers, and their macaroni salad? Love the potato chunks included in the mix - added to the subtle flavor (I don't like pasta salads that load on the dressing; if you can't showcase without loading on some liquid sauce concoction, then you probably need to go back to the drawing board, imo). Topping off the evening was Aloha Aina's dessert, Haupia, a cold coconut custard that's well known to the Hawaiian culture. Subtle, refreshing, anvery good. And. Very. Addictive. read more

Aloha Aina - (1/18/2020) - Food Trucks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Delicious quick lunch to grab! Highly recommend. You cant go wrong with delicious Hawaiian Fried chicken paired with the perfect lightly sweet sauce with rice. The char siu plate is also delicious and subtle flavor. We also tried the garlic shrimp plate and it was perfect! read more

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Awww I love this food truck! I am always tracking it on Street Food Finder. They often park in front of Germania on Front Street which is close to my work so I have been there a couple of times. When you think of a food truck, fresh food isn't always what comes to mind. This truck is definitely an exception - their food is always fresh! It is also pretty healthy! They have a lot of different options and everything is very good. I have tried the fresh rice bowl, the pineapple bun and the Hawaiian BBQ bun and enjoyed them all. Service is quick and prices are appropriate for the quality and quantity of food being purchased. I am glad they exist and look forward to the next when I see them in my hood! read more

Aloha Aina - Hawaiian BBQ and Pineapple buns! - Food Trucks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Got food here at Seventh Son Brewing. Quick and easy ordering process. The Hawaiian buns are to DIE for! read more

Aloha Aina - Pork rolls and Hawaiian buns - Food Trucks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I had heard great things about the Aloha Aina food truck. So I searched and found it was going to be parked at Seventh Son on Friday night. After reading some reviews that stated that they run out of menu items due to popularity. I decided to per order on streetfoodfinder.com prior to even going to Seventh Son. I ordered the Loco No Moco Rice Dish ($8.50) which consists of a choice of protein, fresh pineapple chunks, cilantro sauce topped with fresh cilantro on a bed of steamed rice. I choose chicken. My fiance ordered the Maui Fresh Rice Bowl ($9) which consists of a choice of protein, fresh cucumbers, quick-pickled carrots drizzled with sriracha mayo & sweet soy sauce. Topped with fried shallots. He also choose chicken with no sriracha mayo due to his egg allergy. I also could not resist ordering the Pork Potstickers (6 for $5) stuffed with pork and cabbage and fried, drizzled with sweet soy sauce. Our order was ready when we arrived and the workers seemed so happy that we had searched them out to try their food. They guaranteed that this would be the first of many times that we would seek out their food truck. We ended up taking our meal home to enjoy it on the couch while drinking free beer from home. We were both pleased with our dinner. My biggest take away from my chicken rice dish was that the pineapple and cilantro seemed as fresh and as fragrant as can be. The rice was nice and sticky which is how I would like it. I would definitely seek out this food truck again. The prices were right, the people were friendly, and the food was fresh. That is a winning combo if you ask me. read more

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O B S E S S E D. Literally one of the best food trucks in Columbus. Super friendly staff and delicious food at a pretty reasonable price compared to many food trucks! You can't go wrong with anything you order here but if you don't try the buns, you're missing out BIG TIME. My only suggestion is that I could order a bun as a side so I can finally try the bowls! :) read more

Aloha Aina - Hawaiian BBQ Buns - Food Trucks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Very yummy truck! Tried at seventh son. Had the bao and the dumplings. Could have used some green in there but the sauce was delicious. Quick and friendly service read more

Aloha Aina - Bao and dumplings - Food Trucks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

My wife and I tried Aloha Aina for the first time and this meal was some of the best I have had from a food truck. The Maui Fresh rice bowl was fresh, light and filling. The potstickers were some of the best that I have ever had. The pineapple buns were light, fried and delicious. If you want something unique and so good, this is the place to go! read more

Aloha Aina - Maui fresh rice bowl, pineapple buns, potstickers - Food Trucks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Finally got my hands on some their pork belly buns! Aloha Aina was the first on our list at the food truck festival and I think it was a good call because when we went at noon, the line was already wrapping itself down the road. One bite into these buns, we knew it was well worth the wait. The combo of the toasted buns, the fatty pork belly submerged in that sweet sauce makes the overall bite a mixture of savory but yet still sweet. We also ordered the Maui fresh rice bowl and that was okay. Still really good but the buns stole the show. If I didn't have other food trucks to try, I would have ordered more. read more

Aloha Aina - Pork belly buns - Food Trucks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

We ordered food from this truck for a work event, and I could not be happier with the food or quality of service. Those rice bowls?!? Amazing!!! Their food is really so good. I wish I could check out everything on the menu. The folks who make this truck happen were also really kind, friendly, and professional. Everything was on time and delicious. I would definitely order from them again. Try this place out - you will not be disappointed. read more

Aloha Aina - The truck - Food Trucks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I love this food truck! I remember when I first discovered them when they were "Aloha Streatery" and have found them at the Commons for food truck Thursday's as well as events that they have hosted. I've never had the bowls that they serve, but I am a big fan of the buns! My favorite is the pineapple bun with spam since you get the sweet and salty as well as the spicy mayo flavor as well. The bbq pork or Kailua pork bun is very saucy and delicious and the Hawaiian bbq is fresh and tasty too. The wait can be long based on my experience since they're pretty popular and they have lots of good food to make for everyone to enjoy. Their service is always great, especially Sara- she is always my favorite person to see when I visit the truck! She is awesome and always smiling for her customers! If you haven't tried Aloha Aina, I recommend you get on street food finder or instagram to find their next truck location. You will not regret it :) read more

Aloha Aina - Bun flight top to bottom: Hawaiian BBQ, Pineapple, Kalua Pork - Food Trucks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I was very excited to find a food truck that offered some gluten free options for me... so much so that I headed out to stand in line in pouring down rain and gusting wind. I ordered the Loco No Moco bowl and asked the friendly staff if both the chicken and tofu options were gluten free. After a quick consultation with the cook, I was told to go with the tofu. The tofu was well cooked, cubed with a nice crispy exterior. The pineapple adds a bright flavor, and the cilantro aioli was very flavorful. The only drawback was that it seemed like the balance of rice to other ingredients was a little off - I had a lot of plain rice left over. I don't mind repurposing leftovers, though, and cooked rice makes the perfect start for fried rice later. Very creative truck with a neat menu... the smells were absolutely delicious! read more

This food truck came to my work and I'm really happy it did. The chicken was nicely marinated and everything was well balanced. I'm sensitive to pineapple so the amount in the bowl was a tad too much for me but it really lifts the flavors. Pricing was average, about $8 for a medium sized bowl. Hopefully I see Aloha Aina around the city more to try other items. read more

Aloha Aina - Moco loco rice bowl - Food Trucks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

This was legitimately some of the best food truck food I've ever had, anywhere in the country. We had the Maui Fresh Rice Bowl, the Fried Potstickers and the Kalua Pork Buns. The flavors were amazing, the textures were wonderful, and the colors were enticing! read more

Aloha Aina - Kalua Pork Buns on the left, Maui Fresh Rice Bowl on the right. - Food Trucks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

super disappointed. i'm FROM hawai'i, and got so exited to see this, but nothing about this food is hawaiian cuisine. you can't throw pineapple on something and call it "hawaiian". what a letdown. someone please get on making REAL local food here on the mainland! read more

We have been really loyal customers of Aloha, and we even included the truck in our wedding weekend. But the customer service has gone way downhill since ownership relocated and took on another project. On two occasions, Aloha Aina has canceled out DoorDash order more than one hour after ordering. Tonight was especially disrespectful. A door dasher- someone who makes a living by delivering food orders- drove all the way to the truck only to find that Aloha decided not to fulfill the order. Guys, your food is so delicious and nothing compares to it. But please don't bother being on food delivery apps if you cannot keep up with the demand. This happening twice is no coincidence. read more

Yum-o! We stopped in at the food truck festival to try something new to us. These were pretty awesome! We had the kalua pork buns and they were delicious! The buns were crunchy and soft and nice and hot. The pork was good and the sauce was great! I couldn't really taste the crunchy onions on top but the thought of them made me happy read more

Aloha Aina - Kalua pork buns - Food Trucks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Omg!!!! I've been tracking this truck forever. I noticed they were at seventh son like every Friday but I just never had the time to stop by. I saw it at the Columbus commons court and had to get in line. The line was super long, that's how I knew I wouldnt regret my decision. The line moved pretty quickly and before I knew it I was up to order. I couldn't decide what to try and ended up with the pork buns bc they were simple. No fancy slaw or toppings. Bun, meat, bbq sauce, just how I like it. The buns were fresh. You could tell they just came out the fryer. The pork was juicy and tender and the bbq sauce paired perfectly with the pork. I felt the portion size was great for the price and I'll definitely be back to try the other buns. They were running a lobster bun special that was tempting but I'll save that for another day. I highly reccomend trying this truck if you haven't already. read more

Aloha Aina - Bbq Pork buns - Food Trucks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Quality food truck! This was our first experience and it was great. We order 2 different types of the buns. The Kalua (sweet BBQ) my husband loved it! My favorite was the Hawaiian BBQ buns w/chicken cucumbers and cilantro sauce..oh so good!! read more

Aloha Aina - Kalua Pork Buns - Food Trucks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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I have tried several things and everything is awesome. I prefer the bowls, because I can claim a healthier option. But everything is made fresh and awesome choices. The combinations of ingredients are great. The service is well above average, super friendly and highly concerned about food allergies, which demonstrates concern for her fellow man. I would follow her across town read more

Aloha Aina - The steak bun - Food Trucks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Aloha Streatery popped up on streetfoodfinder.com for me for the first time this week. I'm not sure where this place came from, and it looks like their Facebook page has only been up for a month. They don't have a website or anything, so I had to check them out for myself. Luckily, they weren't serving just spam; in fact, they had a number of Hawaiian sliders that looked delicious in addition to noodle bowls according to the Facebook page. I stopped by for lunch today, but I didn't see any noodle bowls on the menu. That wasn't a problem for me, since I was going with the sliders, but it did leave the options a little slim for others that may not be into them. I went with the first three sliders I saw, the pork belly, the Hawaiian BBQ, and the pineapple. The sliders come on Hawaiian buns, and they were out within 5 minutes. I also decided to get the Aloha Sweet Bun, which is basically just the same Hawaiian roll with shredded coconut and a vanilla glaze on top. I'd say my favorite by far was the Hawaiian BBQ. The meat (which really didn't look like chicken) was nice and tender, and the cilantro mayo and house pickled veggies were so so good. I think the pork belly slider ranked in last for me, though, since it was essentially pork belly with a little bit of mayo on a bun. The pineapple slider, which I got with chicken, but you can get with tofu, was very good as well. I love grilled pineapple, and it gave it a nice tangy zing mixed in with the chicken and sriracha mayo. The sticky bun was pretty good, but it didn't leave a lasting impression. I guess I should mention the buns for these were buttery and crispy on the outside, and a little denser and chewier on the inside, and I really dug the texture and flavor. I'd be happy eating any sliders on these, but you may fill up a bit faster. I'm not sure if I'd go out of my way to stop here again unless I happened to be in the area, since it's a little pricey at $3.75 a slider. Two wouldn't be that bad, but it took three to fill me up. If I did, I'd stick to the Hawaiian BBQ slider, because that was a 5 star for sure. It's always good to see another food truck on the Columbus scene though, and I hope they do well. read more

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Food truck done right, fantastic flavors and nice selection of bowls, sandwiches and more. Portion size is a little small but the flavor and quality of the food is great!! read more

Aloha Aina - Pork bowl - Food Trucks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Came across this food truck at the Columbus Food Truck festival! Had many bao and bowl options and the service was relatively quick. They offered pork, tofu, and even spam for the filling of their bao. The steamed bun with the fried outer surface gave it the perfect crisp. My friend got the spam option which she loved and I ordered the tofu which gave a more lighter feeling to the carby bao! read more

Aloha Aina - Fried tofu bao - Food Trucks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

OMMMGGGG! After weeks of tracking this food truck, and I mean weeks! It was at Seventh Son Brewery for the evening, so I went! I got the kalua pork and Hawaiian bbq buns. The kalua pork had bbq sauce drizzled on top, which made it taste like a bbq pulled pork sandwich. The Hawaiian bbq was my fave! I ordered it with grilled chicken, but it would've been amazing with the pork! The buns were delicious and the potstickers- addictive! The owners were really nice. We talked a bit about my travels to Hawaii and their experiences living in Hawaii. I heard that Aloha is planning to revamp their menu! I can't wait! They're definitely a NEW food truck fave! Mahalo! read more

Aloha Aina - Hawaiian BBQ and Kalua Pork - Food Trucks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I was able to try Aloha Streatery this past weekend when they were at the Dragon Boat races. There wasn't really a line, but a lot of people standing around the truck. They were all waiting for their food. When I went to order, I asked for the Maui Fresh Bowl which was $8.50. With that, you can choose from either pork belly or tofu and it comes with pickled veggies, siracha aioli, and rice. With a few other things added to the bowl. Right off the top, they told me it would be twenty minutes and I told them that was fine. They were pretty accurate on time. About 20 minutes later, my bowl arrived, and the container was super hot. I'm guessing that they were just cooking more rice. The bowl is smaller than I would have liked, with less meat than I would have liked. I found myself rationing out the pork belly pieces so it would last until the last grain of rice. LOL it didn't. But overall it was a good bowl! You can't go wrong with pork belly and aioli. I would like to come back and try their buns and their loaded fries. Both looked really good while I was standing around waiting for my bowl. read more

Aloha Aina - Maui Fresh bowl - aka Pork belly bowl - Food Trucks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Had the chance to try out this truck while on a Columbus Food Adventure. It was parked at Seventh Son, one of my favorite breweries in town. I had their banh mi sandwich and was blown away! It was the perfect blend of flavor and texture. It also had cilantro on it and I'm a sucker for cilantro. One of the best parts was actually the bun! Had a slight crispness to it, and a sweet flavor that paired perfectly. I will definitely be bank and wanting to try more! read more

Aloha Aina - Banh mi - Food Trucks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I'm giving the food 4 stars and the service 2 stars. I was at an event that took every bit of 30-40 mins to get our food. You have to be prepared to take orders at large events or close up shop. They also ran out of half the menu. With that said, I had the Hawaiian BBQ buns and the island tots. Both were really freakin good and worth the money, BUT not worth the wait. read more

Best food truck in Columbus, hands down. Get the Bun flight and prepare to have all your carb-y, umami, sweet-and-savory dreams fulfilled. I've tried many things on the menu and have yet to be disappointed. Service is quick, the owner is super kind, and Aloha is just overall a bomb experience. Can't recommend it enough. read more

Caught this place while at an event and I must say the menu is quite intriguing and the taste is even better. Very unique items on the menu. Customer service was amazing and they were quite prompt with getting your food out even with the busy line of people. I'm impressed. read more