I came across this even on Facebook and Yelp. The list of local vendos piqued interest as I thought…read moreit was a perfect event to get my feet wet with local foods (I moved here 2 weeks ago). It was also conveniently located within 2 miles of the hotel I was staying at. The vendors were arranged in a circular formation with an open field in the middle. This made it easy to move from one vendor to another. The event was reminiscent of a "food fair" held annually in the Caribbean in which local vendors sell locally made foods and handmade products. There was good music, ample parking, a variety of food/drinks/dessert vendors to choose from, and inflatable bumper balls (I think this wasn't an ideal event for these balls because unless you went with a group of people, it would be awkward bouncing strangers). The timeframe for the event was perfect. The sun was setting so it was not unbearably hot. There were benches for if you wanted to sit and eat or plenty of open space in the middle of the vendors for those who brought blankets and lawn chairs. The police had a small presence at the event, which provided a sense of security and they blocked off some roads leading directly to the event, which made it safe to walk about.

The Eat The Street event occupied the entire football field so space was no problem. I've been out…read moreof school for more than a couple of decades now so I've forgotten what it was like walking across a football field. All the huge spotlights cast multiple shadows from you so at one point, I was walking with a freshly bought pot pie from Sweet Revenge and I actually thought someone was following me. I quickly turned guarding my pot pie to only realize it was my own shadow...sigh, I'm such an idiot sometimes. Anyway, this was my first ETS event so was very eager to see all the different foods to try. The line of trucks, with their generators rumbling and owners/workers calling you over to try samples seemed endless. It was actually a bit overwhelming. The 3 of us walked around the entire field 3 times before we each finally decided what we were going to eat. I got a Smoked rib plate from Tin Hut BBQ ($12.00.) The plate comes with 2 sides (I got a double helping of green salad.) The ribs were fall of the bone tender and had a nice grilled flavor, although I didn't get a strong smoky taste. The salad was fairly plain; it was like the type you'd get in a large bag of tossed greens at Costco. The greens were fresh though and they offered 3 different dressings that you served yourself. The favorite thing about Tin Hut is that they have squeeze bottles of BBQ sauce out for customers to use. They had 2 different sauces: one was an apple/chipotle and the other was unmarked. Both were delicious. I'm a saucy kinda guy so I thought that was pure awesomeness. Sorry, I don't remember the names of the trucks that my other two friends visited One of them got a deep fried, shrimp stuffed avocado and a mixed plate of ribs and shrimp. It looked really good and she confirmed that it was "Da Bomb". My other friend went to a thai food truck and had stuffed chicken wings and satay chicken sticks. He said the wings were really good but the chicken sticks were horribly dry. We were all still a bit hungry so decided to split a pot pie from Sweet Revenge. We got the pork guisantes pie and it was fantastic. The top crust was just so buttery and flaky. My only gripe is it's pricey for its size ($7.00). I really wanted to try out more trucks but was pretty stuffed by then. If you come to an Eat The Street event in the future, I'd recommend coming really hungry. ***Oh...and a little side bonus was that I got to meet Yelp! Elite Pualani P and future Elite Darren S. They were manning the Yelp! tent and were both really cool.

Ono steak and shrimp is in an unassuming location - a strip mall....but don't let that fool you…read more This food is first class! As you walk in, the tasty aroma of delicious meat greats you. Aaaahhhhh, there are few better ways a restaurant can make a first impression! My better half and I chose to get some take out to eat on the beach and enjoy the beautiful sunset. The sunset was beautiful but the food made our evening! We ordered a shrimp/noodle plate ($10) and a steak/fish plate ($14). The shrimp were fairly basic... Simple, but excellent! I actually wasn't a huge fan of the noodles, but my better half thought they were outstanding. We ordered the steak with LIGHT seasoning and it tasted perfect (I tend to like salty things, but had been warned that they tend to go very heavy on seasoning)...the steak was deliciously marinated and cooked just right! Finally, the star of the night was the fish! It was a huge piece of red snapper that was perfect! It tasted super fresh and made an otherwise good meal great!

First time here back a month ago and re-visited again. Two more retries and the recipe or how they…read morecook changed. Went from being the best ive had in a while to "omg so salty", "this is so dry", and "is this even steak?" The cooking method is inconsistent for four tries now, and I was being generous with forgiveness on taste. Seriously though, the amount of sodium on the chicken ruins the crispy reason why I even came to give it another shot. The steak went from flavourful to nothing to almost not cooked. I cannot understand how hard it is to cook consistently with a time and seasoning...its chicken damn it. For anyone thinking I should just learn, I got it. Its just convenience like any other reason to eat out. The fish though...top notch stuff. Furikake ahi was bomb.dotcom.

I love their food! Since I found them about 3 years ago, it's one of my go-to dinner choices…read more Two nights ago was chicken stroganoff; tonight was feojada. Eat their food. You won't be disappointed

Shrimp was amazing. Love the medium spicy garlic sauce. Steak was cooked to order, and also…read moreseasoned well. The potato salad was not bad, but was a little bland for my liking. Definitely fresh, and cooked to order quality. Service was great. Answered all our questions and told us up front what items has already sold out. Truck is located on the side of the highway, but plenty of room to park and stay safely out of traffic. Great grab and go, then hit the beach!

Always great food Amazing service…read more And a great vibe Super friendly people 10/10 will always be a #1 breakfast/lunch spot on base

Amazing food for an amazing price. Owners are incredibly nice and knowledgeable…read more My all time favorite: breakfast burrito with a level 8 hot sauce. Thank you! Support local

Headed to Waianae to checkout the thrifting in the area and I needed breakfast. Found Pokai Bay…read moreRestaurant on Yelp and it looked easy enough to get to it. Once we turned the corner at the park, the parking lot in front of the restaurant was full. It looked like they had 4-5 parking stalls. So we parked across the way at the beach parking lot, like 10 steps from the restaurant parking lot. Cute! They have tables outside and a take out order window but it's hot and so we went in to enjoy dining in the AC. Cuuute the restaurant! It has a beautiful farmhouse theme and therefore they do have some farm house inspired dishes. For eats, I got the noodles with garlic chicken and that was a massive portion of chicken! Was ono though and so i was happy to have for dinner that evening and lunch and dinner the next day. I did my best to eat a third of my order at the restaurant. The noodles were delicious as well. It didn't come with rice so I'm glad my sister ordered the country fried mahi mahi. I had a taste of the mahi mahi and it does taste like country fried steak batter. And the way they served the fish gave it the country fried steak flare. It was very good. It's fish, so my sister was able to finish her dish. Oh, and Mac salad was good too. Service was AWESOME! There were three other tables being served by the one server but he did an excellent job. When we left, it looked like there were cop cars everywhere. I was a bit timid going out but then I noticed five cops ordering lunch at the take out window. So you know this place is winnahs! I'll be back for sure.

This tiny local cafe is adorable, overlooking the bay. There is a nice patio with umbrella cover…read moretables for dining al fresco. Inside, there is a farmhouse vibe and about eight comfy booths. A case of baked goods draws your attention at the front counter. We were greeted and told to sit anywhere. The table service is friendly and attentive. Our server told us about the popular garlic chicken or fish fishes. The menu offers breakfast and lunch options. The portion of Garlic Chicken was huge (shareable). The coating was crispy but the sauce was overly sweet for me. Mac salad was good. I substituted the rice for green salad, which was fresh and delicious. My daughter had the Two Egg Breakfast came with four large pieces of bacon. She substituted rice for green salad. The eggs were perfectly cooked. Her breakfast was perfect. They do not have a kid's menu, so we shared our meals with my granddaughter, which was fine as we had a lot of food. Our server brought an extra plate for her. They serve ice cream and have a selection of beautiful desserts but we were full so will return to try out. There is a small private parking lot. The restaurant is walkable from the park/beach.

Sonada's Bikini & Snow is a "food truck" located directly across of the beautiful Makaha Beach on…read morethe West side of Oahu. "Maia" is the owner and she's an awesome cook! Bikini & Snow offers a variety of food including burgers, wraps, & daily specials. The "Kim Chee Burger" was my choice and it was delicious! Generous sized, juicy homemade burger with the perfect amount of Kim Chee - so delicious! My friends got the "Makaha Melt" & "Kalua Quesedilla", they absolutely loved their selection! We all shared a "Deep Fried Oreo Sunday" to top off our tummies, sundaes are also generous portions & we all had enough to satisfy. Everything is homemade & made to order - they also offer several specials daily. Fresh drinks & food that's perfect for the beach & located right across the street so no need to lug those heavy coolers - just go to Bikini's & Snow!!!

Best food truck you can find on the West side beaches! Her burgers are amazing and her beer…read morebattered fish is to die for! Maia (owner/cook) is very personable and friendly. Definitely a must try if you spot her truck on the road. She's also know for her yummy desserts (fried oreo sundaes) and shave ice to cool off on these hot summer days!

I love supporting small business and even more so food trucks trying to make a living by cooking…read moresome good food in a super rainy day like today! I was coming out from Makaha and while stucked on traffic i saw this food truck on my right side and belly demanded i stop here for lunch!! I didn't know what to get so i did a combo of kalbi (super popular) and pork ribs (i was craving them) for $15! The portion was a good size and it came with rice, corn and mac salad! The best part was that the food was actually pretty tasty and meat was tender!! I ate it all!!! Overall, i would come back #bellyapproved

I've lunch there over 3x and it keeps getting better each time! Kalbi, shrimp, ribeye and BBQ…read morechicken is broke da mouth ONOness Westside Pride

I was heading into Walmart to pick up breakfast when I stumbled upon a few food trucks in the…read moreparking lot. One of them was Liza's Ono Grindz, and I'm so glad I stopped by! They serve delicious Chamorro food, and everything my family and I ordered was absolutely amazing. Liza was incredibly friendly and took the time to explain the menu and offerings, making it easy for us to decide what to try. The food was flavorful, fresh, and clearly made with care. My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our meal and will definitely be back. If you're looking for tasty Chamorro Hawaii fusion food and great customer service, I highly recommend Liza's Ono Grindz!