Open during covid November 2020 Friday, I thought they were going to retire, so I was delighted to…read moresee the crimson truck from Kalapaki beach! The consistency of this two man band is incredible and appreciated especially during a pandemic! Kudos aside, the ginger chicken karaage bao wrap is one of the most delicious menu items on the island. I live here so this is no one visit in a lifetime review. It's best had on the spot as the ethereal bao wrap melts in your mouth but also in your hands after about 20 minutes. Get the salad the greens are impeccable and the homemade dressing/sandwich topping delightful. Lemon honey ginger

For an island treat head on to Kikuchi's food truck by the airport! We stopped here for a bite to…read moreeat before our helicopter tour and we were so glad we chose this instead of the restaurants in the shopping center. FOOD: amazing flavors made with the freshest ingredients! The pulled pork was super tender and bursting with smoky flavors and the fresh made bun was excellent! Now for the vegetarian option I had the island garden sushi wrap that looked like the Hawaiian rainbow! Loved the purple sweet potatoes and the salad! Everything was so fresh and tasty! I highly recommend this food truck and skip the restaurant row and other touristy restaurants nearby! Your taste buds will thank you!

Blackened Ono sandwich Not good at all, fish fillet was…read moreless than a half inch thick. Burger was just a thin piece Ono, 1 piece lettuce, a piece of sliced onion and cheap bun. It used to be alot better before, nice fresh thick slice of Ono and a sesame seed bun.

Food was very delicious. Loved the Brisket and the coleslaw. We also got the smoked ahi sausage…read moreplate. Everything is freshly cooked. Id definitely go back to try their burgers. Parking is the only difficult thing here. Service was great, fresh food takes time

Stayed in HPP earlier this year for a month and went to the Burger Bus several times during that…read morespan. It does take a minute to get your food, I chatted with the guy from the $25 haircuts van for a while as I waited on one occasion. Shout out to haircut guy, you a real one, hope your lady's doing better with her choices in her life. Anyway the burgers were awesome every time I went. People who complain about the wait, slow down a little, it's like one guy in there busting ass as best he can. The price is a little expensive but the burgers are so good, I did not feel burgers or fries are too small, and I didn't feel it was out of line with other small business prices. This is not McDonalds buying 10 billion beefs at discount. Burgers are deliciously reminiscent of In-N-Out burgers, but the fries at the Bus are better because In-N-Out fries notoriously suck. Sometimes the bus is closed when you weren't expecting but lol it's Puna that's how things are sometimes! I love you Burger Bus. Still thinking about you 7 months later. E hoʻi mai ana au.

Found this cute little spot on yelp and sure glad we did! Our burgers were bomb , plain fries and…read moreirish fries bomb , and service was really great! Just remember, anything worth having, is worth waiting for. So, the food did take some time, but that was no worry for us. In a world where everything is fast pace we could all use some slowing down. Besides, if you're vacationing here, which we are, then there really is no reason to rush. We enjoyed family time while we waited. And worth the wait it was!! If you want a delicious, juicey burger, then stop here!

Flew Hilo from Kauai to see fam. Our flight suuuuper delayed so missed connecting and then new…read moreflight suuuuuper delayed and then our bags didn't even make it til 2 hours later. So we wanted some comfort food. Hubs said he would pick up food fast kine right before they closed and then run over to get our luggage. They were slammed and little bit unorganized so didn't get food til about 30 min after they closed...barely made it to grab bags. Hubs got the mustard cabbage soup...that was souper tasty! Came with whole container of rice... I got the pork belly saimin...ate some, then we all ate it for breakfast and still had some pork left for the next day breakfast. Buggah fatty but soft. Soup was a little salty for me, so I watered down for me and baby. $50-ish but choke food. Probs a new go to spot. Hopefully next time it won't be a day of delays...

I made it just in time to order before they closed and I'm so glad we made it…read more I ordered the mustard cabbage soup and it was so good!! The meat was so tasty, soft and fell off the bone. It was a rainy day so the soup hit the spot! Will definitely be back!

Korean sushi is the best there! Never disappoints Always…read morefresh and the rice is never hard

The staff was not rude, but they allowed the next 5 people to "steamroll" over my food order!…read moreI'm a Kupuna, and showed my patience but to add insult to injury, for four items x 2 each they broke my Legs, not my Mout'. by charging $36.28, I shit you not bruh!!

One of my go-to places in Hilo to pick up a bento. Located next door to KTA Puainako, Hiro's has…read morebeen a staple of mine and I've been coming here since I was a child! The place operates like a lunch counter where you can either order from the food they already have out in the warmers or a plate off the menu. In addition to the hot food line, they keep a variety of bentos out so you can grab and go. I love how affordable this place is. I typically come here to grab a breakfast bento when I'm on my way to work and the breakfast bento costs $5.95 plus tax at the time of this review (February 2025). The breakfast bento comes with a choice of breakfast meat (including spam, bacon, and sausage), one egg, kamaboko, and rice. Location is also fantastic. With Hiro's being next door to KTA, there is so much parking available and it's so easy to get to as it's on the corner of two major roads in Hilo. Service is also great every time I come, and the staff working the counter are always nice. There's a seating area just outside with plenty of tables and chairs, as well as any condiments you need.

Service was great and fast. It's a little hole in the wall kind of a place with plenty of options…read more We both ordered mini breakfast plates and we were both disappointed when we got our plates. We both ordered over easy eggs and were very disappointed when we got sunny side up eggs instead. They are similar but they are not the same. Because they were sunny side up the whites were not fully cooked. The corn beef hash patties were small with large chunks of potatoes so not much actual meat.

First off, I am from Sinaloa, born and raised, and now live in California. I know what real Mexican…read morefood should taste like. Hands down, the quesabirria tacos and flautas are as good as they come--absolutely amazing. We happened upon this place on Yelp, and I was a little skeptical, but after the first bite, I felt transported back to Mexico. My entire family agreed that these are the best quesabirria tacos we have had outside of Mexico, and possibly even in Mexico. The flavors were amazing, and the consommé was absolutely delicious. We are regulars on the Big Island and normally do not eat Mexican food because we have never found a good spot, with the exception of Shaka Tacos. This place was really busy, and there was only one person working. She was doing it all--taking orders, collecting money, and making all the delicious food. She was never rude and was so pleasant. She said the cooks had called in and she was the only one there. Talk about dedication! She made sure everyone got their food, and it was made perfectly. I cannot commend her enough for all the work she did and for putting out an outstanding order of food. She is a real gem and should be treated as such! It is so hard to find good employees today, and her dedication and attitude inspired me. I wish we had gotten her name, but she said she is always there. If the food takes longer than you like, just be patient, because you are in for a treat when it comes out. Good food takes time, and the food is definitely worth the wait. We will definitely be coming back every time we are here. This place is a real gem. If I could give it more stars, I would. I hope everyone reading this takes my advice and goes to this wonderful place for the delicious food and the warm people.

Really good spot leaving from the falls, we stopped in for lunch and had no wait - it was right…read morewhen they opened. Just two people working and they were both friendly. Food was made fresh and took about 10 minutes! It was a lot of food too. I would've liked more cilantro and lime for the tacos, and maybe a bit more salt in the beans and rice, but overall it was great. The drink was our favorite! Plenty of seating, quiet, and quaint.

There were several food trucks at an event but when I saw the title and smelled the smoke, I made a…read morebee-line for this truck. I really wanted to try the brisket and ribs, but that wasn't possible unless I bought two plates. Chef suggested the brisket, so I got that with two sides of corn. Would the rather flimsy fork and no knife be enough? Oh yeah! The brisket just about fell apart. It was moist, which is hard to achieve; usually it's dried out. It was lightly sauced, enough to complement the meat, not drown it. The corn ears were juicy, also not dried out. I'll be looking for this truck next time I'm on the Hilo side! Gotta try those ribs.

I love the spicy coleslaw, I love the moist beans but more of, the best ribs on the island…read more Brisket? You don't even need a knife. Dave and Mannilyn, keep up the great work. Mahalo, Don