While I had gotten some different for lunch, my friends each ordered a plate of shrimp from Jenny's…read moreShrimp. I'm normally not the biggest fan of shrimp, so I don't usually gravitate towards it. But I wish I wasn't so stubborn because the few bites I had of both the Butter Garlic Shrimp and Spicy Garlic Shrimp completely changed my mind. Since I'm not the biggest spice person, I preferred the butter garlic option. The shrimps aren't peeled, but they're butterflied, which makes them much easier to peel. The shell itself is packed with flavor, though, so I recommend sucking it before removing. The rice was flavorful, and the salad on the side was refreshing. I simply regret not ordering a plate of shrimp for myself. I'm a lazy person and don't like peeling shrimp, but this was worth peeling for.

BACKGROUND ON JENNY'S SHRIMP:…read more Jenny's Shrimp Truck began as a small, family-run business with a simple mission: to serve the freshest, most flavorful shrimp on the North Shore. Jenny, the founder, was inspired by the rich seafood culture of Hawaii and wanted to share her love for local flavors with the community. Armed with a secret garlic butter recipe passed down through generations, she set out to create something truly special. In the early days, Jenny's food truck was nothing more than a converted van with a makeshift kitchen, parked along the scenic roads of Haleiwa. She focused on using locally sourced shrimp, ensuring that every plate was as fresh as possible. Word quickly spread about the delicious shrimp dishes, and soon, both locals and tourists were lining up to get a taste. JENNY'S SHRIMP TRUCK MISSION STATEMENT: A Taste of Hawaiian Paradise Nestled in the heart of Haleiwa, Hawaii, Jenny's Shrimp Truck is a must-visit destination for seafood lovers looking for a true taste. BACKGROUND ON VISIT: This was part of our Dole Plantation/Haleiwa tour that we signed up for. Lunch wasn't provided so this was on our own dime. CREDIT CARDS: They're accepted, but they tack on a transaction fee. RESTROOM: There's a restroom next door. AMBIANCE/DECOR: Not much ambiance, but they do have tables and chairs setup in their covered patio. SERVICE: Service was alright. Didn't take long for our food to come out. FOOD OF CHOICE: Garlic shrimp plate which came with rice and a slice of pineapple. Enjoyed the shrimp. It was quite tasty and easy to peel. I had a nice time eating the rice with their signature garlic sauce. SHRIMP TRUCK FOR THOUGHT: I would love to come back to have it again.

Food: garlic scampi plate comes with a healthy dose of shrimps cooked to perfection, two scoops of…read morerice with garlic and a slice of lemon. As others noted it is a bit oily, but how can you come to the North Shore and not eat here? Price: $17.50. Service: stationary food truck. Pay the man $5 to park your car, get in line and order, then grab a communal seat and wait for your number to be called. Ambiance: lots of wild chickens around. The ground can be a bit muddy after the rains. Probably a one time thing due to how oily it is.

This is my second location for Giovanni shrimp truck visit. I am disappointed at many levels. The…read morefirst thing that took me off that was the parking situation there we had to pay two dollars to park our car to get the food although it was just quick and quick out kind of a parking lot situation there. Second part was the staff was extremely uncommunicative. I understand they're running a big business a lot of customers, but they're just taking the orders. Daughters were not coming in the right order. The folks who came after me got their orders. We didn't get the kind of order that we asked for even though we mentioned what we want how we want it was super rainy muddy they didn't care to do any arrangements for the customers to be comfortable the path was so slippery that I saw many people fall down in rain. I know it's a great experience to be around that area to have food on the food truck, but safety is another main concern that every business owner should consider looking into I ordered the spicy and hot shrimp. I can take more spice, but there wasn't any flour. I failed. The shrimp was undercooked and the rice was extremely mushy. Looks like it was left in water for a while to become that way if the name is carrying the weight of the business, I expect the quality to follow as well. No wonder the ratings of this specific location is lower than the other one. And that experience of ambience was. Unhealthy and untidy.

You know how sometimes you go to do something with a group of people and you get hungry and have to…read moreeat what's there.. Well if you just so happen to go skydiving and get hungry, this is the perfect place to eat. I got one of the bagels sandwiches and was completely blown away. Not often do you get a sandwich that makes you want to go buy another. I am really grateful that I had the opportunity to eat here because it reminds you that you don't have to be in a traditional restaurant setting to eat great food. I would add more to this about the food, but I recommend you just come and try it. I literally had to stop myself and take the picture lol.

The best lox bagel I ever had! Do yourself a favor and give it a try. You can tell they really…read moregoing above and beyond on each ingredient. Bagel is fresh and toasted, avocado is creamy and sweet. Salmon is superb.

Great food !! Great atmosphere!!! The breakfast burritos are the best I had on Oahu!!! The…read morechickens are great ambience!!!

Do not miss out on a Hawaiian bowl or a burrito here ---- AHHHHHHmazing…read more 2nd visit in 4 days.

Back again! First I want to say, the food is delicious! We had the loco moco again. We also had a…read morefried ahi katsu fish burger with taro bun and chili aioli. That was was spectacular. It was crunchy. The fries were pipping hot and very tasty. We also tried a plate with some nice poke and coconut shrimp. The food is good quality and hits the spot. The problem was the amount of time it took to make and deliver the food to the customers. There were two people in the truck. It was as if they were cooking one thing at a time. It look at least an hour and there were not even that many people in line waiting. One woman was taking orders and the man was cooking. The woman said it was her first or second day but in the time my husband ordered, my other child and I walked around for twenty minutes looking for other options (I wanted garlic shrimp, and they did not offer that on their menu), I went across the way after our walk, ordered a meal, got my meal, and sat there waiting to eat and it still look half an hour for the rest of the family to receive their orders. It was absolutely ridiculous. As another patron stated on Yelp, perhaps they should have stopped taking orders if they could not keep up. Love the food here, but not sure I would recommend my family coming back next time.

First time visiting Hawaii and we made the drive to the North Shore based on recommendations to try…read moreHaleiwa Seafood -- and it was absolutely worth it. We ordered the Ahi Poke Bowl and the Loco Moco, and both were incredibly satisfying and flavorful. Fresh ingredients, generous portions, and exactly the kind of local food experience we were hoping for. If you're heading to the North Shore, definitely make time to stop here. You won't regret it.

I got the spicy shrimp combo and pineapple shrimp combo plates. They were delicious. I will be…read moredreaming about this shrimp when I go back home. The spicy shrimp wasn't too spicy, I would say it is less spicy than hot cheetos. The pineapple shrimp was my fav for sure! Rib was good too, nice and tender. I dipped the rib into the shrimp sauce because the sauce is really good.

Amazing flavor for the galbi and the spicy shrimp. Honos definitely has more flavor than other…read moreshrimp trucks. The spicy shrimp isn't very spicy- I think they have gochuchong in it. They drench their shrimp with sauce and the galbi with a lot of flavor. Galbi cuts are also very nice. Enough sauce for all the rice!!! This is my favorite shrimp truck. Only gripe I have are all the chicken running around and hovering over us while we eat, occasionally running over our feet and between our feet.

First timer here. Absolute gas. I got a whole chicken, cut. Waited a half hour. Smashed the entire…read morething to my dome. Can't speak for the sides, but the chicken itself was seasoned perfectly. Not overly salty which I really love. They were using big block quality mesquite wood charcoal for it and I noticed they actually put love into every chicken. I liked seeing them care about the flies and try and do what they could do keep them away. The vibes are chill and the food is on point. People saying that it needs more seasoning just didn't order correctly. You can order extra mother's seasoning for it, or buy your own Ray's seasoning to put on. Slit you like salt so much, In suggest salt packets in your purse or wallet. Some people like to taste the flavor of the meat. Cheers!

Ray's Kiawe Broiled Chicken is a local favorite that has a pretty intense following. Many people…read morecome here to enjoy the chicken. It is literally cooked outside on a nice fire. Waited in line for a little bit and maybe about 30 minutes our chicken was done. Ordered just a whole chicken to try and this was my first time having it. The seasoning is light and the chicken is juicy. I would say this actually tasted pretty alright. But I think I like mine slightly saltier or seasoned more. But overall if you ever see this off the road you should stop by and try it out.

I had never been here before when it was under a different name but we both thought the pizza was…read morepretty solid! The crust was good and not soggy on the underside and the sourdough flavor was great. We got the honey goat pizza which, if you're hungry, is a really good size for two people to share. Goat cheese paired really well with the local honey. We got the slush to snack on since we hadn't eaten yet that day and it was decent. We wish they'd put more honey but we see why people like it. Service was friendly and quick, no complaints! It's a cute little north shore truck, pretty Haleiwa. Would recommend if you're on that side!

This place is not as Wicked Good as it used to be. I've given it a few trips because I wanted to be…read moresure that I wasnt just nostalgic for the old ownership/name. But its been a steady decline and drop in quality. This is specifically for the Haleiwa location. I've been to the Kailua location once right after they opened; experience was similar but they just opened. Biggest problem: they cant put out food in a timely manner. 30+ min wait for a pizza when there is only one other customer there and 3 employees in the truck. Pizza should not take that long. Pizza: Its OK pizza. The most recent one I got was their Hawaiian (pictured). Very greasy. Pizza is small, one is not going to be a meal for two people. At $23 bucks, its definitely pricey for what you're getting. Sourdough crust has good taste but it either didnt cook all the way through or the grease soaked through and it was a little spongy. Slush: My other problem. Used to be unbelievably good and unique. But the consistency has changed. I Regularly find big ice chunks. It used to be smooth, full-flavored, could taste the fruit; no more. You can get much better just straight ShaveIce with natural fruit flavor at dozens of places on the island. It's a bummer. Ive been a customer since it was a dude and his girlfriend slinging honey slush out of farmers marker tents. As much as I want it to be, Its just not as good anymore.

I used to live in Waialua and I can't believe this is my first time trying Big Wave Shrimp in…read moreHaleiwa. And you what? All the reviews I've heard from my friends, coworkers, and influencers (thekoreanmama/thekoreanson) were all true. It was really good. The line wasn't very long when we got there. There were a lot of people already seated eating their food, but we still managed to find/share a table with another party. We got the Garlic and Butter Shrimp and Lemon Pepper Shrimp. My mom and I enjoyed EVERY BITE . I definitely would go back and try other items off of their menu. And bring some friends.. Shout out to Aunty who was so nice to us, especially to my mom who she recognized from back in the day

I went right when they opened on a Saturday morning. No line and plenty of seating. They were quick…read morewith the order and tasted fresh with a punch of garlic. If you love garlic, their garlic butter Shrimp is your dream. For myself I wish there was more butter and less garlic. I kind of just tasted garlic on garlic and then more garlic. I was surprised I could finish my food in one sitting since that almost never happens. I left still feeling a bit hungry and wishing for more buttery garlic shrimp. Especially for paying over $18 for one dish. I wish it was more filling and again had more buttery flavor. If I am in the area and feeling a strong craving for garlic and not too hungry I know where to go!

Super delicious mushroom burger, fries were killer good. Service was great, the time they took to…read moremake my burger and fries was worth the short wait.

There's something about island-made food that carries a little extra heart -- and Haleʻiwa Burgers…read morehas it in every bite. No fancy frills, no over-the-top hype. Just good food, made with real hands and real care. I ordered the Mushroom Burger, and it honestly changed the game for me. The patty was juicy and seasoned just right, layered with sautéed mushrooms that added this deep, earthy flavor -- like comfort cooked slow. The melted cheese pulled everything together in perfect balance, and the toasted bun held its own without ever getting in the way. Every bite was messy in the best way -- the kind you have to close your eyes for and just feel. The vibe here? Pure aloha. You walk in and feel like you've been here before -- like this is where everyone goes when they just need a good meal and a moment to breathe. The staff are chill, friendly, and full of that easy local kindness that can't be faked. It's the kind of place where time slows down -- where you sit outside, taste the salt in the air, and let the flavors remind you how good life can be in its simplest form. Final Thoughts: Haleʻiwa Burgers isn't just about burgers -- it's about the feeling after the last bite. That quiet, content, "yeah, this is it" kind of happiness.