Came here when it was less crowded the seating area is big wide open with chairs, tables, and a…read moregreen luscious outdoor view. There were only a few vendors like maybe 4 trucks at the time we got a plate from a vendor called "Wasabi Express by Tiger" the white woman who most likely also works with the main chef randomly approached us recommends it for my partner and I says it's going to taste great it's made fresh daily,, said why not we came for a trip but honestly it was mid and this is why I don't listen to people but realistically I should've just dogged it in my opinion; understand it's Hawaii we are in a touristy spot, but too overpriced for something that tastes like yoshinoya meat and rice that tastes just like fried rice from a regular Chinese takeout

Went here with friends! The food selection and trucks they have is alright! I thought it would be…read morebigger and lots of trucks like OC night market in LA but i cant complain, the food is amazing! And love the drink i got from the truck strawberry pineapple flavor from tropics truck

Ono and Tasty food. Awesome price for the amount of food given. Ordered crispy fried chicken, pork…read moreadobo, teriyaki chicken, and pancit. 10/10 recommend!

Good food, good price, cool chef! What else do you need? Maybe for the traffic to decrease yeah,…read morethat ain't gonna happen. Kapolei Baby Bigger and Better! Sorry about the picture forgot and was grinding um then I thought about posting lol

SO GOOD. We've been on the hunt for authentic Mexican food and finally found our spot…read more Everything tastes like a true home-cooked meal--full of flavor, not watered down at all. You can tell they really care about their food and take pride in what they're serving. The people here are super friendly and welcoming, and you can feel that sense of community right away. It honestly feels like you're eating at someone's home. They're located inside Palama Market in Aiea right by the entrance--hard to miss. Definitely coming back

I was fortunate to try the huge Birria Burrito. It was delicious. Very filling, I had to save the…read moreother half for later. Their UBE Horchata was very delicious too. An hour passed by and I'm still full. Their service was great. They were attentive to my needs. Ambiance was great. The restaurant is inside the Palama Market. You place your order from the outside of the restaurant and then you go in and sit at one of the tables inside the restaurant. It is very busy. As soon as you get up from the table, someone is ready to take over your table.

The hype is REAL. We had been trying to come here for the past three years, but between the early…read moreclosing time and things selling out fast, we somehow missed it every single trip. This year, we were determined to make it early enough to finally try the Bald Guy, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. The food was honestly divine. We tried the pan-fried poke, kalbi beef, furikake crusted salmon, chopped steak, and spam musubi, and every single thing was incredible. It was so good that we ended up eating here twice during our trip. Also, special shoutout to the mac and cheese because WOW... it is ridiculously good. My personal favorites were the poke, chopped steak, and kalbi beef, but truly everything we ordered was amazing. The staff was also super kind and helpful with all our questions. Just a heads up, they do sell out of certain items before closing, so definitely try to get there earlier rather than later. Cannot wait to come back!

We got here at the start of lunch just after 11am. I don't think you can go wrong with Da Bald Guy…read moreanything. I was here before and had the kalbi beef. This time I wanted to try the garlic shrimp bc I've only heard good things. My niece and her boyfriend were visiting and I wanted them to experience this food truck. They ordered a combo plate with the garlic shrimp and steak. The food was delicious. They actually rated it the best meal that had while they were on the island. That should tell ya something. The shrimp were big and cooked perfectly. Seasoned to perfection. Just the right amount of garlic and the extra sauce made for the best rice. I was happy with the quantity of shrimp too. Definitely a worth it meal in my book. I also got a teriyaki spam musubi to try. Also good. I like how they wrapped it. Just a slight variation from the ones I typically eat. Will definitely be back. I still want to try the salmon. We got in line just at the right time bc when we turned to sit down after ordering there was a long line that had formed behind us. Our food got done quickly and we sat down at the picnic tables to enjoy it. It was busy so we shared a picnic table with another family. Hopefully you don't mind doing that bc space is often limited.

For $16, you get an entire chicken! What a steal! You can…read moreget the Grandmas sauce, which is soy based with tastes of ginger and garlic. The chicken itself is already marinated plentiful, but if you want a little extra something, I'd recommend getting the sauce; it also goes well with the rice. Chicken was tender and had so much meat. Service is fast. This business was run by a bunch of kids, who were friendly and efficient.

Tried Ray's Kiawe Broiled Chicken for lunch and ordered the lunch special, which came with a half…read morechicken, rice, and pineapple slaw. The wait was a little longer than expected, a bit over 30 minutes. The food itself was okay overall. The chicken was decent, and the pineapple slaw leaned more on the sweeter side than I personally prefer. Nothing was necessarily bad, but nothing really stood out either. The girl who took my order was very nice and friendly, which I appreciated. Unfortunately, the person packing the order didn't seem very welcoming and gave off the impression that they didn't want to be there, which affected the overall experience a bit. Overall, it was just an okay experience for me and probably not somewhere I'd personally return to.

Literally the best shrimp I ever had. Absolutely delicious!!…read more I don't say that lightly either. It was otherworldly!! The staff was great too!!!! I'll be back!

I visited this famous spot last week while in Hawaii with my wife, and it honestly did not live up…read moreto the hype. We ordered the Spicy Shrimp and the Shrimp Scampi plates, and neither was impressive. The food came out almost instantly, which proves it is not cooked to order. Because it sits around, the shrimp is incredibly difficult to peel. Anyone who cooks shrimp knows that if you do not peel it right after cooking, the shell sticks to the meat, which was exactly the case here. The Spicy Shrimp had a decent kick, but it lacked actual flavor. The Shrimp Scampi was better but still bland. Honestly, 9 out of 10 shrimp places back home in Southern California make a better plate. To make things worse, the two ladies managing the truck were rude. My wife asked for extra napkins, not realizing some were already in the bag. The worker snapped back, "Are those not enough?" and made her feel super awkward. We also asked for a cup of ice to go with our canned sodas. They flatly refused and told us to ask another truck nearby. Luckily, the other truck owners were much nicer and gave us the ice. Save your time and money. There are much better, friendlier options out there.

This authentic Mexican pop up will blow your mind. They are…read morethe best on the island. I recommend to all family and friends. My personal favorite was the Carnitas Maxi bowl. They also have delicious burritos, where are you can make it wet as an option as well . Their tamales are to die for. Also, one of the only places on island you can find in Horchata Tres leches cupcake! The family that runs the business is extremely nice, and helps to make great suggestions on what to order. They also have homemade Agua Frescas.

Food was bland, rice was a bit hard. Need to spice it up. Friends said their nachos were soggy,…read morevegetables wilted, and beef was tough.

ハレイワと違ったロケーションになります。 土日でなく平日に行けるのがいいです。…read more 空き駐車場を間借りしたような運営かと思います。 味は、本家と同じ（当然かな）でとてもおいしいです。ノース行く途中ですので、寄りやすいかと思います。

First time at this location in Wahiawa and loved the convenience of simply parking, ordering and…read moreyou are on your way with a delicious meal. Huli Huli Chicken is the star of the show, slow roasted over mesquite. The chicken is marinated in some secret blend making it juicy and flavorful. I recommend getting the sauce to kick it up a notch with its salt and sweetness to pair with the chicken. Service was quick and order was chopped up and ready to go. Ray's Kiawe is always a must on every time I am back in the islands. Highly recommended for a distinct taste and flavor.

FINALLY got to try their pork hash at the monthly "What the Truck?" Event in Waikele (parking lot…read morewith the old K Mart closer to the freeway). They sold these bad boys in a pack of 12 (no other option - not sure if it's just for the event) and it comes with dipping sauce. Not sure what's in the sauce, pretty sure it's shoyu and possibly sriracha or gochujang (chili paste) it's got a nice little kick. I don't always get to travel to the speciality places for pork hash but these are worth the price. They're meatball sized and super flavorful and delicious. I highly recommend checking them out!

They make only one thing, really great local style porkhash…read more Golf ball sized, a mix of coarse and finely ground pork simply seasoned with salt, white pepper and a touch of sugar. This is neither the consistency of flavor of what you'd find in Chinatown. Juicy with a springy texture wrapped in a thicker, chewy, skin. A local style sauce (soy, vinegar, chili pepper water) accompanies the tasty, porky balls of goodness that brings out even more porky sweetness. Sold by the dozen at What the Truck 2 (third Friday of each month in Waikele). As part of the "manapua man special" from Str'Eats of Aloha (Sand Island Access Road) or fresh, frozen or in party platters direct at a lower price (follow on IG and DM for orders). Extremely friendly service at What the Truck 2. Worth seeking out if you miss the old school, local style porkhash.

Oh my goodness this was my first time trying fried mochi and I'm lowkey mad at myself for not…read moregetting two boxes because it was SO good. I tried the poi flavor and when I tell you I ate it way too fast... It was gone too quickly and into my tummy. Crispy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside, and just the right amount of sweetness. Such a perfect little treat. They were set up outside Walmart with a tent when I stopped by, which made it such a random but fun find during my errand run. And they take card payments too! It was $2 extra to add the icing, but 100% worth it. No regrets. Honestly, the best $13 I've spent on food in a while. If you ever see a fried mochi stand pop up... don't think twice. Just get it. Maybe two boxes

I have been obsessed with Poi Mochi from this place for over 2 decades. Whenever I come back home…read moreI'm all over this place. I get a whole box for myself and get a box to share. A bit of a background story: 15 year old self: "Dad, we need cleaning stuff so we can do our chores." Dad: "Okay, why didn't you say anything when we were at Longs." 15 year old self: "slipped my mind" Heading out of Walmart. 15 year old self: "Dad, can we please get some poi mochi? Please....Please....Please.... Plleeeaasssseee!!!" My dad looks at me and I could see it. The wheels turning and it clicked that I have been planning my all of sudden must need now to align when Uncle Lani mochi would be there. What should I do to not hear a mouthful? 1. Should I run? 2. Should I say, "no, worries I'll pay." 3. Should I apologize? Somehow I managed to do all three and I still got a mouthful outside of Walmart. I got lectured all the way home. I didn't hear the end of it and had to do my siblings chores. Was it worth it? Yes, I got away with it 3 times...lol. Back when I was a teenager they had a pop up spot in Waipio Walmart. Kamakana Location: Awesome Sauce! - free parking - area to sit - they offer different toppings - workers in the store show the love * usually a winner to bring to a potluck The saddest thing is flying from the mainland going straight to Uncle Lani and your met with the sign "sold out." You know what's even sadder? You try again and boom "sold out!!!!!!" 3rd try I checked their Instagram page and went during opening hour and got my sweet tooth satisfied. I can't get enough of this place!