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    Hi Shack

    3.1 (20 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 10:30 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Front of shop
    Mike G.

    Located on a back street you'll find it next to a very popular hostel. The owner operators are very nice, personable and easy to like. If I recall correctly they are from Argentina and that said you'd think birria tacos and empanadas should be one of their strong suits. They offer wide variety of items though. From burgers to fries, Filipino classics like lechon kawalli, pork adobo and lumpia! What did we order? - Bacon Cheese Burger: 3/5 Stars - Fries: 3/5 Stars - Birria Tacos: 2/5 Stars - Lumpia Shanghai: 2/5 Stars Run down: - On standard items like a bacon Cheeseburger that could easily be fixed with just bit more seasoning. The fact that they've not given that much consideration to the flavor has it fall short of standard expectations. - The lumpia was very bland, honestly had a flavor and feel of a poor quality frozen store bought lumpia. - The Birria tacos also victim of poor flavor and the consomé was the so far from the traditional standard of flavorful broth that if this were a persons first experience of Birria tacos, said guest would likely not be interested in trying one from another restaurant if this were the basis. Overall, if Hi.Shack gave a little more care to the flavor as they do to being personable, they could become a solid late night go to. But for now, it falls short, and I'd likely recommend McDonalds or Dominos to a friend verses a rec to Hi.Shack Kitchen

    Lemonade menu
    Brian P.

    We were staying around the corner and came here for their flavored lemonade. They also sell burgers, sandwiches, fried food, and other similar items. The red guava lemonade we got on our first night was really good and came in a 24 oz plastic cup as advertised. The next day we ordered a mixed lemonade, specifically the Honey Gurl (honeydew & passionfruit) and it came in a paper 20 oz coffee cup instead. The mixed lemonade was definitely not as good. I would recommend the red guava lemonade but just wished there was some more consistency across their drinks. Both the flavored and mixed lemonade are advertised as being a 24 oz plastic cup on their menu

    Breakfast Burrito

    So we were a little Leary but o very surprised and happy with the food and service. Banana pancakes were the bomb!!! So good. Breakfast burrito and the side salad were very good and the chicken empanada did not disappoint. Would go again!

    Lumpia Shanghai, Fried Noodles, and Empinadas and good beers
    John K.

    Ate dinner here at the HI Shack on Lemon Ave. Last night. We had beef empanadas fried Noodles and lumpia Shanghai. The service was counter order and a vibrator pager. The ladies were all friendly and accommodating. The ambiance is a hole in the wall fast food local restaurant. They are quick with great tasting food and offer a huge variety with great hours of service. Give them a try when in the area.

    Pork Kawali
    Katrina L.

    Absolute robbery. No where near the amount advertised (check photo below).Nearly $20 for six small pieces of pork. Never again.

    Lumpia for 30 bucks
    Jonathan J.

    If I could give negative stars, I would. I don't know what unholy kitchen circus I ordered from, but somehow I paid $30 in tips and fees just to receive absolutely nothing but disappointment and existential dread. First they made me wait hours -- HOURS -- as if my time is some kind of complimentary appetizer they can serve cold. Then DoorDash hit me with the fees like it was a premium subscription to misery. By the time the food finally arrived, it looked like it survived a battlefield and lost. And the lumpia? I've seen paper towels with more crisp and integrity. The lumpia were colder than my soul after waiting. The taste was 90% melted garbage, 10% regret. And the meal I actually ordered? Apparently fictional, because it wasn't in the bag. I never got my beef noodles. For $30 extra, I basically tipped the driver for apologizing and paid a convenience fee for a cold lumpia funeral. This wasn't a meal -- it was a life lesson in suffering. At this point, I genuinely believe the kitchen is run by gremlins blindfolded, using instructions written in crayon. Save yourself. Save your money. Save your sanity. I would rather eat a microwaved gas-station lumpia that fell on the floor than ever order from here again.

    Pam M.

    Food amazing in this little off the road little shack! Pleasantly surprised in the fresh flavors of the lobster rolls!

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    Worst loco moco ever. Overcooked meat and eggs and the gravy was disgusting. Do you guys even try your own food?

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