I've been eyeing out this place for quite some time now. I don't usually have Saturdays off and…read moretheir other location at ohana Waikiki is a little hard to get to with parking. Luckily for me - I took off on a Saturday for lunar new year's celebrations so I decided to stop by the farmers market at kcc. They're located in the middle section near feast booth. It wasn't too busy at their booth when I went (but it was also still 830am) at the time. I ordered the garlic shrimp plate ($17) and plantation ice tea ($5)The food came out fairly quick and I decided to take it home since it was pretty messy to eat. I like that they use Kauai shrimp and you can really taste the freshness. I usually get a stomachache from eating at other shrimp places, but not here! It was the right amount of garlic! It came with a slice of pineapple and salad with sesame dressing. If you grab one of their flyers then you can get a free drink at their Waikiki location. Or you can just come the farmers market and it'll be easier to get to. Lol

Love their garlic shrimp! Six delicious shrimp with heads made to order. I only noticed they give…read moreyou gloves with the forks they give out after I finished so yes they are a bit messy but so garlicky!

Located in the parking lot outside Lucky Seven Liquors at 435 Atkinson Drive. Typically open from…read more6:00pm to 11:00pm. Weekly schedule varies, though. While the posted days are Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, he sometimes will also open on other days. My most recent visit was on a Thursday. Always a pleasure to sample something from the menu. I try not to have the same thing every time. If possible, he appreciates it when you pay with $1 bills because he sometimes runs out when people pay with 10s or 20s.

Cash only, first come first serve, only open 3 nights a week! You'll see a tiny little truck with…read morecolorful lights located inside a plaza with a liquor store & massage place. Located right across from the Ala Moana Hotel. Plenty of parking. Can be a little sketchy at night due to the liquor store. Oscar is a one man operation so please be patient during prime hours. This very small, but mighty little food truck will offer you the most authentic tacos and burritos on island. Don't judge a book by its cover, sometimes you'll never know what kind of gem you'll find... As a fellow Mexican food lover, this satisfied my cravings. From the crisp tortilla crunch, flavorful carne asada, to the authentic red and green salsa made in a molcajete..every bite of it was full of delicious. 2 carne asada burritos were $34. It's not the biggest burrito in town, but it sure is one of the most authentic you'll find. Quality over Quantity. We first learned about this place by meeting Mayita herself! She was very kind and friendly, happy to explain the menu and talk with us. She kept raving about how her husband, Oscar, makes the best Mexican food and how she knows we'd love it. We're so glad we listened to her and finally came by to check it out. It definitely was the highlight of my Friday night :) Mahalo Oscar & Mayita!

Tucked away at the end of a narrow alley behind NAPA Auto Parts is this kitchen that specializes…read morein spaetzle (derived from spatzen, meaning "little sparrows"). My daughter called this "German mac-n-cheese" when we were in Munich. You can purchase half-size, which is like a side order size for around $8 or a full-size for around $16. We tried the original, veggie and a mushroom one in half-sizes and the lemonade. I'm not sure what flavor it was but it was very tart and sweet. I thought it was perfect once the ice melted a little but my daughter drank her's up immediately. Each spaetzle is made to order. They're pretty rich so the half-size was enough for me. The three half-sized spaetzle and two lemonades came out to around $40 so it wasn't cheap but it was delicious.

Yummy Friday lunch spot in Kaimuki!…read more This German Egg Noodle place is nestled in the alleyway next to Yoga Under the Palms building along Waialae Avenue. Seating is very limited (2 tables with two chairs each) due to the nature of the space. For Lunch, I ordered the Truffle Mushroom (half) and added Chicken ($2.50) and it was pretty filling! I love the flavor profile of this combination. I also like the texture of the noodles combined with the crunch of the greens, gooeyness of the cheese, and the softness of the mushrooms. Highly recommend adding a protein to balance out the flavors. :) Service was quick and friendly. Overall a wonderful experience, I was satisfied and will definitely stop by again to try the other items on their menu!

Coming to the KCC Farmer's market in late January, I was surprised to find the layout changed so…read moredramatically. Besides several familiar sellers being gone, the number of vendors seemed to be less than I remember. Bringing a friend to this market, I wasn't sure whether he'd been here and I walked off to use the restroom which is now the one on campus. As I returned, my friend had wandered to this stand and generously shared what he bought with our other travel companion and me. He bought the Empanada especial which was crab (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=kWEPRzOWs2EtocPcEAaSLw), real crab meat, potato, smoked Gouda cheese, mayo, onion; it came with a delicious green chimichurri sauce (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=WS6EnU062gvtZnct4DPPog) that we dipped them in. Not expecting this treat, I first took a bite and it was tasty, not knowing the flavors and ingredients. We toasted our landing here (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=72&select=fpX7EDFfjUJTUwsveh5Elw) and started dipping it in the provided chimichurri sauce. Before you knew it, it was gone. Since we were walking the rest of the market, I didn't stop here and only got details about this business and what I ate from taking a photo of their stand (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=72&select=xnYnbxbbydTYYSmFCRZ-mg). I'll study this a little more before my next visit and we'll see what the special is when we return.

I decided to try Papi's at the Kailua Farmer's Market tonight (Thursday), because I was looking for…read morea quick dinner bite. They don't have a permanent location, and do pop ups at various locations. I love a great empanada, and have been getting mine from the "other" empanada store that opened in early 2024 in Kailua. These empanadas are really small for the $5 price 3 for $13), but that's the only "negative" about it. It's about 3 inches across, which is about half the size of a "regular" sized empanada. Empanadas are more of a snack anyway, but two or three would make a meal for me, just not at this size (lol). The taste and texture are really great. The crust is flaky and slightly crisp, like the outside of a biscuit or a pie crust, which is really nice. The fillings are very tasty, and they have a good variety. I tried the Greek empanada, and the Cochinila, which is a slow roasted pulled pork. They were both very good and flavorful. They provided a small dish of chimichurri, fresh, tart, and slightly spicy. Their special one is their crab empanada ($6), and if they're a regular at the Kailua FM, I may try that the next time. Overall, they're very tasty with a great texture, but a bit pricey.

This food stand regularly appears at the farmer's market on ward avenue. We tried the half chicken…read moreplate as well as the standard roti sandwich , which is porchetta on a ciabatta roll. Atb$18 for each, it's reasonably priced and their portions are large enough to have leftovers. The porchetta sandwich is packed with thinly sliced pork and slivers of crispy skin, lots of peppery arugula, and a spicy sauce. It's a very tasty and filling sandwich. Their bread is also very good. The half chicken plate is such a good deal! The organic chicken half is very large and meaty, and it comes with roasted vegetables and potatoes. Easily 2 meals. Service is very friendly and our cashier let us know it would be 8-10 minutes before our order would ve ready. It's nice to see a local business continue to provide excellent food at a reasonable price.

Awesome service but food was very salty. We tried:…read more- signature porchetta sandwich - yummy flavor but pork was quite salty. They give a lot of pork so you can make another sandwich or eat it with rice when you get home - half chicken and roasted veges - the roasted veges were super yummy, perfectly cooked. The chicken just came out of the rotisserie, yet it was fairly dry. Plus super salty on the outside. Squeezing the lemon and dipping with the chimichuri type sauce was tasty. But also needs rice or something to soak up all the saltiness. - farro salad - was ok. It's a lot and doesnt keep. - rosemary lemonade - was ok

I decided to write this post because I couldn't find them on Yelp for the menu pictures…read more We come here often almost every Friday to get some pasta. It's tasty they give generous portions that's enough for lunch the next day. Chef Surt and his lovely cashier are always friendly and pleasant. I can count on them to be there every Friday for a delicious meal.

Really enjoyed our evening at Mimi's, we are vegetarians and Mimi offered several options not…read morelisted on the menu so we got fried rice vegetarian (chaufa) and a vegetarian style curry. We also got the Papas à la Huancaina and yucca frita. Mimi was very sweet and welcoming and we enjoyed our meal. Parking is in the paid lot next door, spots can be tight but usually available even on busy weekends. Ambiance is small and cozy, it's a nice family joint, and you feel like you just had a nice home cooked meal

Late post... Friendly family place. Have not had Peruvian…read morecuisine for decades! I recall it being delish. So was Mimi's. Nice to taste Spices and flavors I dont usually cook with. Ordered the Lomo Saltado beef and Arroz con pollo. Both tasted great but the Lomo saltado was the winner!! Oh and the yucca fries!! Was not too fond of the rice style of the Arroz pollo but again, great flavors Try the Inca Kola it'll surprise you...doesn't taste like Cola, tastes like bubblegum! This reminded me of the fun Peruvian meal I shared with my cousin in CA. 1 off only because the desserts I had hoped to try were not avail. The did have the cookies which were delicate and yummy but too sweet for me! 5 stars for friendly svc & tasty food! Mahalo! PS-Visited on FIFA game day Congrats your team did really well!!

I write this at the verge of a food coma. I ordered the whole chicken plate cause I was craving…read morerotisserie chicken and my gf suggested I could eat half now and half later not to mention I drive pass this place everyday wondering. Well the wait is now over!. The blend used to rub in the chicken before roasting is so Ono! And the chicken meat is nice and tender!. Goes perfect with the rice that is served with it . The owner I would assume at the stand was pretty friendly too. If you work/pass/visit the moilili area stop wondering and go pick up a plate. Prices are pretty fair.

I was craving fire roasted chicken or a roast chicken that wasn't from Costco. I just happened to…read moresee the little trailer on King street near Long's close to University. The open flag was waving with the winds. I had to stop and try it. I've seen that trailer for a long time and never tried it. The server was really good at explaining how the servings were and how the rice was cooked. They offer half or whole chicken. Comes with rice cooked with corn. Unfortunately, there isn't anything in law with it like more veggies. The chicken was very tasty but it was slightly salty for me but it could have been just that chicken. I would come back to try it again if I see the open sign again.