I've passed by this restaurant so many times thinking it was just a regular place, maybe a food…read moretruck, I was very wrong. The service was quick and to the point. Location is a very cute spot. Yes it's connected to the hotel but the poolside area is very pretty. And I really enjoyed my garlic shrimp plate. 10 out of 10 experience will be coming back and recommending this place!

Hawaiian garlic shrimp is a iconic local dish, not technically traditional Hawaiian food, featuring…read moreshell-on shrimp tossed in a pungent garlic-butter sauce, heavily popularized by North Shore, Oahu food trucks since the mid-1970s. With the recent flood happening at the end of March, and our trip being in early April, going to North Shore wasn't advised. While we have some great Hawaiian garlic shrimp spots in Arizona, we had to at least try to get some garlic shrimp while on Oahu. We gave this place a try just because we were already in the building. It wasn't a choice we made prior because honestly, I would have suggested trying a more well-known spot like two miles away, haha! We shared a $14 Shrimp with Original Garlic sauce on it and made it a combo with rice, a scoop of potato mac salad, and regular salad, $14 + $6. Sam's Kitchen was okay. I would have loved to have the shell-on but this place does not offer shell-on shrimp. Still, they make a decent garlic shrimp.

Great hotdogs, and it's a great place/views to have one by the lagoon. This is one of the…read morebetter/best food options unless you are willing to walk a long ways. The guy that runs this is very nice, and fun to talk to.

I've lived here for seven years and walked past this hot dog stand countless times. Every time I…read morewalk by the owner Jon smile and say hello, every time. And on one of my last walk in Waikiki, I got on of his hotdogs. John and his staff were incredibly welcoming. He's originally from Philly, and as someone from the East Coast, I immediately felt that warm hospitality. John is so sweet, he even offered me the hot dog on the house... completely unexpected, but a true reflection of John's demeanor. I went with the chicken hot dog "John style" (well that is everything but the sauerkraut). I wasn't hesitate about the mustard because I'm usually not a fan but the staff insisted it was more like Dijon mustard anyways. The hotdog was loaded, flavorful, and way better than I expected for someone who usually keeps it simple with the toppings. The bun broke down a bit from all the toppings, but that was to be expected with all the toppings loaded on there. You can't beat the location, it's right outside the Ilikai by the lagoon though the service alone makes this an easy five stars. I'm really happy this ended up being one of my last food experiences living in Hawaii. I'd be eager to see John and his staff again if I return.

The lemonade was a 12 out of 10 and the hotdog was an 11 out of 10 for two hotdog and a lemonade it…read morecame out to around $20, which is a really good deal. Consider considered me and my friends were very satisfied when we left. The lemonade is the most refreshing drink ever. It's not too sweet or bitter, but it's the perfect amount of lemon and sugar to not be too overbearing. The pineapple relish on the hotdog was the cherry on top and I'm so glad the owner suggested it. He was so kind and such a cool guy and my friends and I are already planning to come back before our trip is over.

I always by passed this place on Kapiolani Blvd and decided to finally try it out…read more My boyfriend and I approached the stand and I was looking over the menu. We knew we were only going to get one hotdog just to try it out. When we were ready to put in our order, I placed it in with the male worker. As I was saying my order to the worker, my boyfriend had walked away to the side to wait for me. When I finished putting in my order, the worker had asked me if it would have been just one or two hotdogs. I answered him by saying yes just one. Which he then responded by saying, "what, would he rather have a pho?" Clearly seeing my boyfriend was Asian, that was his question for us just getting one hotdog. He said it as if it was funny. I left it alone and waited for the order. I just don't get the point of him having to say that. He didn't even pronounce "pho" right either, he pronounced it as "foe." As for the hotdog itself, it is good. It is on the pricier side of $11 for one but for the price you get with the bun, polish sausage and toppings, it made it for it. Lower stars because of the overall impression.

The porridge was piping hot and the pork was very finely shredded, which I prefer over tough/chewy…read moreand sometimes fatty slices of meat, as is common at most places. The rice was smooth and thick. I wish there were more century egg bits. The broth flavor could have been a bit stronger, so I asked for shoyu. One order is good for two people. I also ordered shrimp dumplings. They were plump pieces of shrimp and a good size. The skin wasn't thick either. They weren't hot like the porridge was but it was fine coz then I could eat them right away. The hubs got some pork mochi. They were quite generously filled as well. The mochi was crispy and chewy. Everything was decently priced. It's a little stall in the Maunakea Marketplace food court, so mostly self-service over the counter. The uncle was kind and pleasant. Auntie was busy cooking/prepping in the back. We were there around lunchtime on a Sunday so they were probably getting ready to pack up as well. I'd try the fried donut and other dim sum items next time!

Went to Mei Mei Chinese BBQ for a quick pick up & a couple stalls away heading…read more mauka ( mountain side) saw these good looking round sesame seed doughnuts in their display area. Jin Dui in Chinese ! Had to try some . They comes in three's .Got 2 coconut& one red bean filled. $ 5.00 for 3 They were soft once you bite into them& the fillings were the highlight.They are a dim sum shop so you can get all your goodies there. In the Maunakea Food court. Lot of stalls to pickup all kinds of different cultural foods! Service was fast & you can dine in the court or take out! Cash only!

This place saved me from leaving the island with a bad taste for garlic shrimp after having a bad…read moreexperience at Famous Shrimp Truck. We ordered the garlic shrimp and kalbi ribs and it was all amazing! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and had amazing garlic seasoning on them. The kalbi ribs were tender and also had great flavor. I love this little truck. This is our second time having it and they were great both times.

I'm hoping tonight was just an off night. I've had this garlic shrimp now 3x. I was so excited to…read morehave garlic shrimp again today but this was not the same spicy garlic shrimp I had the past couple times. This was more chipotle ish with maybe some sort of minced onion than the spicy garlic shrimp I had the past two times. I didn't eat here when it was Angry shrimp because they mixed onion and mushrooms with shrimp or something and I was looking for Garlic shrimp. I have the picture from last weeks garlic shrimp. Last week it tasted like it had fish sauce in it with spices and garlic, etc...tonight it literally tastes like bbq seasoning mixed with chipotle seasoning and chili onion. I'm not writing this review to bash this shrimp truck because I think they are very nice but more so as constructive criticism...to hopefully keep their recipe consistent. People want the flavor of Garlic shrimp without having to go to the north shore. These other seasonings just didn't cut it for me:(

The quality! The ingredients! The service! We fell in love with Amy's Shrimp. They're deliciously…read moreseasoned with generous servings. The shrimps were also huge. Juicy and flavorful! Even the side salad was great. Fresh crispy lettuce with a flavorful mustard dressing that accompanied the shrimp so well. The poke nachos are something dreams are made of. The tuna was fresh, the chips were fresh and crispy, the tanako was great and even the avocado was perfect. Each part of this dish was amazing. Their sweet tea was great also. Not too sweet and perfectly flavored.

I came here because I saw it trending videos and didn't have access to north shore. There are few…read moreother food truck share the little compound. Parking could be tricky sometimes. I ordered spicy garlic shrimp. Service was fast. They have plenty of seating area. It was not super spicy but enjoyable. The style is different from north shore. Overall it was ok.

Best place to eat in Waikiki! The tajin shrimp is full of flavor and absolutely delicious! Service…read moreis incredible, especially Rory who is attentive and so friendly! Keeps us coming back during our stay. Definitely recommend!!!

The Thai Taco stand was one of my favorite spots I tried in Waikiki last year, so I was super…read moreexcited to come back. The pork katsu and beef plate are incredible and different in the best way. If you have a chance to check them out, I definitely wouldn't miss the opportunity. Great people producing a great product. Thank you again for the hospitality!! - Joey Food 10/10 Service 10/10

From mochi to meatballs, takoyaki and dim sum; balls are ALWAYS a good idea. If it's anything I've…read morelearned in my entire existence of being, it's that round foods are good! And Onomono's balls are NO exception to that rule. Think popular local dishes reinvented for an age where tapas and portable foods are the new 'it girl' in food land. Hubby and I spotted their tent at the Annual Ukulele Picnic. My initial reaction like many others as well, "what's an onomono ball?" That day it was a mixture of brown rice, furikake, spam, onion, garlic, and mushroom - lightly fried to 'melt in your mouth perfection' and served on a colorful bed of crunchy red/green cabbage. The accompanying sauces (cilantro lime cream and yuzu mayo) were just the kicks the balls needed to make my taste buds go wow. They change the flavors up and are continuously experimenting with different combinations. Their onogiri is also an added bonus, with 6 different flavors. Great for taking on the go or devouring on the spot. Follow their IG @onomono.hi to see what local event they'll be at next!

The sauce is the secret to the yumminess of their balls; they have an intense, rich flavor. I'm not…read moreinto fried pupus normally, but these were pretty good.