This truck is boasts being "#1 Local Choice," and I can see why. I think they had my favorite shrimp I tried during my whole stay visiting O'ahu, and I had tried plenty. They gave me the chance to try my very first lobster dog, which was pretty tasty. Prices are reasonable and food was ready very quickly. Lots of trucks located nearby, which is great to give you the chance to try multiple local foods (but this one of the better ones)! Plenty of covered and uncovered seating close by and we saw a ton of chickens hanging around this truck, which is probably not impressive for locals but was really fun for us tourists who aren't used to it. read more

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This shrimp truck surprised me, it was actually a bit better than the big famous one around the corner! Super garlicky, buttery, and seriously tasty. Yummy all the way. They also had some nearby seating and we also saw some chickens hanging out. read more

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Amazing food! We got the lobster dig, seafood broil, garlic shrimp, and two fresh pineapple smoothies. Service was great and plenty of seating read more

Leo and David serving me up a plate of Garlic Shrimp and while I wait I'm offered a free cup of plantation iced tea! Nice! The shrimps are very tasty and the Iced tea delicious! This isn't my first time eating here, and it's always been a good meal. Thanks again read more

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Okay I have seen this from the street since forever and have finally tried it today. SO WORTH THE STOP. 1. They are away from the action area, quite literally between the two so you would think they would have more traction but it was super slow. But it's probably because there is really no hype about it! But they should hype it! 2. I got the Lobster dog with chips. YUM!!!! It's simple but satisfying. Salty, crunchy, soft, and warm, it was great! 3. The person taking my order was super friendly. I have never had a lobster dog and never heard of it. I have been curious about it and he said "it's made from real lobster rolled In beer batter." Yes. I will take that! Now, was it mind blowing? No. But it was delicious. People eat with their eyes first. If the owners put more work in marketing HULA ULA THE LOBSTER: Home of the lobster dog. Instead of "Lobster dog," it would Identify WHO they are and WHAT they do. 4. They have a cute photo op area for selfies! Great idea! Maybe make one of Hula Ula the lobster! They have a prime location. Make it work for you. Bottom line: Food is good. Worth the stop. Location is great. Make it more appealing! Service was good but could have been more enthusiastic about what they do! If you are in the north shore, don't let the empty area and no lines sway you from trying this! It's worth it! read more

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Decided to go to the food trucks in Kahuku after our beach day. Hadn't been to Hula Ula before so we picked up a couple of spicy ahi poke bowls, kalua pork plate and a plate of fish tacos. It was pretty busy midday, but service was friendly and the wait for our food wasn't too bad considering how many people were there. We took some selfies by their cute little Aloha floral backdrop. There are a few benches with umbrellas, but we decided to take our food over to the Kahuku Beer Garden nearby to enjoy some brews with our lunch. The poke bowls were good, the fish tacos were tasty and the kalua pork hit the spot after spending time at the beach. read more

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Nice folks but they are not putting out the best quality. I'm happy that we were able to support a local small business but extremely disappointed that we wasted money on this. The lobster corndog was mostly cornmeal breading. I did not taste any lobster. It would have been better with chucks of lobster pieces and lightly breaded. The pork nachos were a joke! The tortillas were not made in house. Doesn't take much time to make your own. And they added waaaaay too much salsa on top of the pork. Nicely prepared pork doesn't need much added. The iced tea flavored with pineapple juice tasted like it was made with sewer water....just horrible, not sweet at all. It didn't even taste like unsweetened iced tea....Very weird! The fish tacos went in the trash. Flour tortillas are almost always a bad idea. I really hate writing reviews like this but I have to be honest. This food truck has potential but the owners need to put in more effort. They're just sucking tourist in with their marketing of the lobster corndog. read more

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Saw this spot and decided to pull over, gratefully surprised and had the best lobster dog!! Michael and David were great, highly recommend this place, no wonder it's a locals choice! read more

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Walked around to see all the options available at the various food trucks and came back here because I was intrigued by the thought of a lobster dog. Walked up to order and was greeted by a friendly gentleman that took my order and told me that was the most popular choice. I told him I felt I had to try it. He gave me a ticket with my number on it and said he'd call my number when it was ready. They have several picnic tables available so I grabbed a seat while I waited. Nice umbrellas to shield you from the sun. I didn't wait long before hearing #24 called. I went up and grabbed my Lobster Dog. I have to say it looked good enough it was hard not to dig right in before taking pics. Even have an Aloha photo prop for your picture taking fun. I will say I was ecstatic about my selection. This was delicious. Just the right ratio of lobster to breading. Perfectly crisped. The sauce that comes on it is the perfect pairing. I don't think I'll ever be able to eat a Lobster Roll again after trying this gem! $14 per dog. That helped me stick to one otherwise I may have been tempted to get another one or two. lol If you want to try something a bit different and you like fried items and lobster then I highly recommend giving the Lobster Dog a try. read more

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I hate giving 3 stars to local spots buuuut it just wasn't that great for the price... Did a day trip around Oahu, was hungry 5 hours into our trip and found this food truck yard. We stopped for a quick snack. It wasn't a cheap snack! Had the "famous" lobster dog, yet there was no dog in it, just lobster in fried bread. Lobster was good but I was expecting a hot dog in it. My husband had the fried cheese dog, it came with potato chips, he said it was ok. We also shared pork nachos.. ehh. It got the job done in the sense that we were staring and it held us off for another 2 hours, but our snack cost us also $40+ and we did not order a drink.. do with this as you wish.. read more

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My first time trying lobster dog, mildly disappointed. It was essentially a corn dog but the lobster didn't have the flavor to complement. So it tasted a lot like just a corn dog with more corn than dog. This alone would be fine but it was too expensive for the portion size. $14 for a lobster dog not worth it read more

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I never heard of a lobster dog before so I decided to give it a shot. I thought it was very tasty. read more

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Being a local, it's a fun day just to drive around island and pretend tourist. Eat at some random food truck out on kahuku... This truck is known for their famous lobster dog.... My verdict on this $14 lobster dog... NOT WORTH IT. -too much breading -not lobster, it looked and tasted like imitation crab meat I get times are hard but don't lie to people... I cannot speak for the other items on the menu but specifically that item my review was based on... highly disappointing. read more

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Not worth the money. Nachos had plenty of Pork but it was dry, very little cheese and even less salsa, shame because the chips were nice. Fish/Ahi tacos were cold and tough. Red sauce had nice spice but did not bring dish together. Tortillas were cold, dry and brittle. Tables are right next to the bee ridden trash cans. read more

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Many people head to the North Shore to surf...and they should. You should also head there for the food trucks. On this visit I stopped by Hula Ula! This is the only place you can get a Lobster Dog on the North Shore. With that being said it was just okay...that is the lobster dog. It was a lot of bread and not enough lobster. EVERYTHING else was "So Ono" (Good to eat)! The pineapple smoothie is a must, and the garlic shrimp are delicious. They are shell on so you will get your hands dirty. Bail on the napkins and do exactly the opposite of what your grandma would want and lick your fingers. Thank me later on that tip. Im not big on Kyla Pig AT ALL, I'll pass 99% of the time but here it is delicious...or say it with me..."So Ono"! I highly recommend Hula Ula, It is service with a smile and their family makes you feel like family. Enjoy!!! read more

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This was an awesome spot, we were going for Giovanni's garlic shrimp, but then saw the lobster dog and had to try that. it was outstanding. The poki was great as well. The service was awesome very friendly. read more

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Beat lobster corn dogs on the island. If you on the north shore it's tucked away with plenty of parking. A red food truck that delivers. Friendly and super helpful staff. There's so much to try so got the lobster corn dog basically turning the basic corn dog up a few notches. And the pineapple smoothie is delicious you get a whole pineapple. Definitely recommend if you are here they even have their own version of Kahuku Shrimp. read more

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Fish tacos were horrible, ordered the platter, received 2 "tacos" not sure what the maybe 1 ounce of seafood was, tortilla was soggy, no taco fixings, nachos & cheese were soggy all was cold. Went right in the trash. Not to mention the length of time waiting, everyone else in my group were at a table finishing their good meals and I was still waiting. Went to the truck to share my concerns and they looked at me like I had two heads. Obviously based on reviews of the fish tacos, they need to take these off the menu. read more

***ALLERGEN WARNING*** If you get the "Lobster" dog then know that it's not 100% lobster. The menu mentions that it's a lobster mix but do not disclose what's in the mix. My brother asked and was told they use Slipper Lobster. Cool. For $14, definitely pricey but we wanted to try since we always just pass by it. One bite and I knew they mixed in fish. I am allergic to fish, but not shellfish. Therefore I try to indulge in shellfish when I can. Cue allergic reaction! After calming down from the reaction, my sister goes up and asks if they use any imitation crab or fish. Person at counter did not know. After asking another worker, it was confirmed that about 25% is imitation crab. My sister then informed them that imitation crab is fish and that they should put an asterisk under their menu description for an allergen or at least to inform customers that it is not 100% lobster. Other than a temporary (thankfully medicine caught it) scare and a potential visit to the hospital, I liked the sauce they put on it and the fact that my sister said they seemed genuinely sorry (I was battling the allergy and not there when they went back), they get a star. read more

We got carryout: pork plate, pork tacos, garlic shrimp, and a lobster dog. The lobster dog was unique and very good. Pork tacos were great also. The pork plates didn't have as much flavor as I'd hoped and the garlic shrimp didn't taste fresh. It was a little mushy. Good thing is that they accept credit cards and they were fast. read more

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The shrimp here will give you a run for your money! The way they cook the shrimp really brings out the flavor and goes well with the salad and rice! The lobster dogs are one of a kind and that Aoili sauce that they put ontop are to die for. Smoothies are fresh and filling! read more

There are a million food trucks you can stop at- this one is delicious! I ordered the garlic shrimp, my husband got the famous lobster dog, and while we were waiting they gave us some fresh pineapple- YUM! Every bite was delicious. The service was awesome and friendly - asking us about our trip and recommendations on where to visit. Definitely recommend a stop off here... and come hungry! read more

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Twenty years ago when we lived on North Shore, there were two shrimp trucks with way larger portions, but now that we're back on island, we're trying these new food trucks as well. The blended pineapple smoothie was refreshing and served in a quintessential whole/cored pineapple. The garlic shrimp was a good sized serving with 2 scoops rice and leafy green salad -- lick your fingers while dining and end the meal using a napkin when you're all done. The kind server told me, "feel free to skip the first screen" (the tip), but he deserved a tip to end his Aloha Friday shift. Thanks for the traffic-jam respite with Ono food, ample parking, and shaded picnic tables. read more

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Loved the lobster dogs and the fish tacos were on point . Definitely will eat again next time we roll thru. Loved Loved Loved it read more

Strong claims for #1 local choice... Tacos were served on cold tortillas, the meat was mediocre. Just don't waste your money. Wish we read reviews before coming. read more

$14 lobster corndog had very little lobster, as noted by other reviewers. I came here for the lobster corndog, and that's all I had. I have to say that the breading was delicious and sweet -- probably the tastiest corndog breading I've ever had. That was good, since there was a whole lot of it in this corndog-sized treat, and barely a quarter inch of lobster at the center. And I couldn't even vouch for the lobster taste as the strong flavor of the mayo-like sauce they rather artfully squirted on the top overwhelmed the rest of the flavors. I mean, it looked beautiful, at least. (Sorry for the lack of pics!) I think I would head elsewhere for a lobster corndog. I can't speak to the rest of the menu. Sorry I didn't spend more quality time with Yelp! before coming here. read more

Literally no lobster in the lobster dog. The sauce and the breading was ok but I didn't pay for cornbread with dip. The scallop tacos were not fresh and the shell wasn't warmed up. I truly hate leaving bad reviews for local places but I truly hate seeing wasted money/food as well. read more

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Great quality food at a reasonable price. My entire family will return to eat here. Loved the pineapple smoothie and Amazing Customer service ! read more

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First time going to North Shore and decided to stop by the food truck since me and my boyfriend was quite hungry and the menu looked great, so we decided to order their top three they put up on a big sign above their truck. We ordered the "Lobster Dog", "Pulled Pork", and "Garlic Shrimp". We got our food and wow what a disappointment. The lobster dog for $14 was absolutely horrendous, it was bread with imitation, store bought, lobster sauce on top. Garlic shrimp was terrible and pulled pork was okay. Would never recommend and what a waste of $54. We should've waited 45 minutes for Da Bald Guy instead. read more

Creamy, decadent, flavorful, and succulent garlic shrimp. This was the first dining area we stumbled upon after landing in Oahu, so we weren't expecting much, but we were incredibly impressed. At first we thought the desperation warped our perceptions of the meal, however, upon returning it was just as delightful as the moment I first felt one of those juicy little guys graze my entryway. And beleive me we returned many times (for scientific purposes of course), and the plates and fingies were viciously licked cleaned everytime. No other place we dined at in Honolulu could compare to the flavors and affordability. The area is incredibly expensive, and for what? But here we were given a dozen little shrimpy guys for a mere $15. Which is great pricing compared to it's larger and overrated counter part Giovanni's that was just next door and always bustling with customers to gobble up their flavorless crustaceans. It can be assumed that Hula Ula is something of a dupe for Giovanni's, and it has succeeded and exceeded my expectations in doing so. Who knew a simple garlic butter could pack suck a punch. I'd leave my husband to bathe in a tub of that viscous garlic nectar. With rice it is truly to die for, I could eat it alone without any shrimp. Another thing to note is that they do not scimp on the rice at this location as do many restaurants in Hawaii to my experience. I'm of South Asian descent, so we guzzle up rice like nobody's business. The rice quality in this country consistently disappoints us, but the rice portioning at Hula Ula was ideal. Personally I don't even really like shrimp honestly, but this is truly the best shrimp I've had in my life. The shrimp on the main land could never compare and refuse to continue settling after this life altering experience. I've also decided to emancipate my children. The salad was tossed to perfection in a light and savory sause. I do not partake in vegetables for I am no cow, but the chef at Hula Ula can milk me for a bite of this immaculate salad. And the meal is not complete without chewing up and spitting out the shrimp shells to slurp up every last drop of flavor. The meal paired perfectly with whatever the hell drink they gave us. The service was great, and bit of a wait, but worthwhile. The cashier was charming and a sweetie pie. I asked for extra garlic sause and my man delivered. Also the truck has tiny little baby chickens living beneath it which added to the ambiance. If you pay in cash you can evade taxes aswell. read more

Decided to stop by Kahuku to check out the area since I always notice new trucks popping up. I remember it used to be only Giovanni's and that other Korean Garlic Shrimp truck down by the parking lot. After we walked around, some trucks weren't open, and others didn't really catch our eye. Since we drove all the way from town just to check the place out, we decided to try something new rather than the usual garlic shrimp that we get from the usual spots. Hula Ula's lobster dog caught our attention and it was getting hot so we decided to give them a try. It ended up being a mistake. Aunty at the window was a little rude when taking orders. It wasn't even busy, so maybe she was just having a bad morning. While we were waiting to order, we saw someone get their lobster dog and we noticed how small it was. I get that times are hard now, but at $14, it may not be worth it. It was already well past lunch time, so we got a garlic shrimp plate and seafood boil plate instead. My wife said the seafood boil was okay and so was my garlic shrimp plate. Please make sure if you're here in Kahuku to try out the famous North Shore Garlic Shrimp, double check that the food truck uses shrimp from Kahuku! I can't say for sure exactly where they are from, but the shrimp from this truck is from the store. It was like those peeled shrimp from Safeway or Don Quijote that are small and not juicy. I was so disappointed, but can't blame the truck because they didn't actually advertise it as Kahuku shrimp. Also, watch out for bees in the entire area. Almost every trash can that we saw had bees buzzing around. read more

The Hula Ula Dancing Lobster serves plate lunches at decent prices. We found the garlic shrimp to be only fair. Portion sizes were a bit small for the price. The staff here is great, however, and very kind. read more

Came to Hawaii on a Birthday trip with my girls and decided to stop at Hula Ula before our Zipline adventure. I ordered the Lobster Dog which we felt was a bit overpriced at $13, but it was delicious. The dog had a small portion of lobster dipped in a sweet batter and drizzled with a tasty sauce. It was small enough to be enjoyed as a snack, but not filling enough to be considered a meal. Due to the pricing we felt this deserved a 4, but the taste alone is worth a mention. If you are here in the area stop by and give the "Famous" Lobster Dog a try! read more

Had 2 orders of fish tacos and gobbled the deliciousness up. Also had the lobster dog too. I was surprised by the amount of lobster. All and all it was tasty. read more

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Food and service is on point, wish I would have tried there pineapple smoothie but their blender went broke. Overall though, I'd stop by here again. read more

I live here! Warning the lobster dog has no lobster in it, its imitation lobster advertised as real lobster about 6in and full of sweet cornbread. Buyer beware. I did not try the rest of their food due to the business received. read more

The guy there Mike was really cool and had a nice smile! I got the Garlic Shrimp and my wife got the fish tacos. Me and my wife loved them! Nice cute area too. Hawaii is so beautiful! read more

If I could give a zero star I would. First off I ordered scallop tacos for $15 and it came out with the wrong seafood(mussels). After they corrected it, it had small penny size scallops that tasted like the sea and nothing else. Put onto a broccoli kale mix that you get from Costcos and cheese. No flavor at all besides shellfish. With a small portion of nacho cheese and salsa that wouldn't even be enough for the chips that comes with the meal. I'm local and have been to many food trucks. This was the first time I tried this one and now I realize why!!!!! Nope!!! Save your money! read more

Okay- second review- was on Oahu for 11 days and legitimately ate here 5x! Both the food quality and hospitality were top notch! Each time I got the Spicy Ahi Poké. Their seasoning was what brought it over the top for me. During my vacation I ordered Poké every day, except one (clearly I'm a fan). That means I tried 5 other Poké bowls during our time, only one came close to Hula Ula. The crew here are super friendly and happy to see you. Hailey, Emma and John the new guy were the best! Mahalo! read more

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great service. the employees are awsome and fun. the food taste great and the the is budget friendly. family ran business. the vibe is very relaxed and fun. nothing but mad positive vibes. definately recommending to my fam and friends. read more

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