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Ashley D.

Waited one hour in line before opening and then another 30 min after they opened. Smash burgers were so delicious and patties cooked perfectly. As an onion lover I thought it had the perfect amount of grilled onions. The truffle sauce is very good and not overpowering. Not sure if I would wait in line again but I do think it's worth it to give it a try.

Justin S.

Is it worth the wait?? Not for me. You can find a better burger for $19, but you won't find a longer line! But if you got an hour to kill, then by all means go for it. Burger is solid. Skip the truffle sauce or ask for it on the side. It completely drowns out every other flavor. Worse, it makes a huge mess. On the other hand, the spicy mayo orange sauce they give on the side is tasty. Be careful, these burgers come out piping hot. I recommend waiting at least 10 minutes to let it get to a manageable temp so you don't blister the roof of your mouth, but that's hard to do after waiting an hour for the burger in the first place. Tough one. Lastly, I know this is the style of burger, but I'd rather have true grilled onions. Placing the onions on top of the burger for half the cook time simply does not caramelize the onions enough.

Mikey H.

One of my friends was out here at the same time, and she shared a JOJA burger last time and vowed to get her own the next time. She was staying near the Beachwalk and we walked over to say "hi" but let them know we'd see them on Saturday. At a little past 8 am at the Kakaako Farmer's Market, the line was already at the street, so I got in line and waited for my friends. The line actually moved better than in the past. So we kept getting closer. Since I had worked out in the morning, I was starving and got the original with an extra patty and bacon. Soooooooo good! The owners are some of the nicest people on the island and run a well oiled machine. If you really want one, I do suggest you go early. The saddest feeling is seeing the "sold out" sign. Mahalo JOJA! Until next time!

Bivianna V.

Hmm, I waited about an hour in line, and honestly I don't really understand the hype. It was good, but not "wait an hour" good. It was also super messy to eat. I genuinely don't know how you're supposed to eat this without making a mess lol. The staff were really kind and worked quickly, which I did appreciate.

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Jenna S.

I respect the hustle but I honestly don't think it's worth having to wait in line for an hour+ for this burger. I ordered mine with the truffle sauce on the side so I could really taste the burger in all its glory and it was just ok. I'm glad I did because turns out I wasn't a fan of the truffle sauce and it was already messy, I can't imagine eating this smothered and dripping in sauce. I still used plastic gloves they provided because they shoot the onion side with oil before they flip it on the grill. My container had a good amount of oil soaking the bottom which didn't taste great. Glad I tried it but it wasn't the best burger I've ever had. Because of the hype and long wait time I really had my bar set high. If you do try this place out go early so you're not baking in the sun while you stand in line. They offer pink umbrellas but better to just go early anyways.

Truffle fries  @dangit.all
Lisa D.

My mom loves going to farmer markets and I decided to take her to Kaka'ako Farmers Market. As we were walking around exploring, Joja had a huge line and you can smell how delicious the food is. When there is a huge line you get in because it can't be that bad right? You are able to see the staff making the burgers and also a bunch of foodies record and take photos of the action. Well, I'm happy to announce that it was well worth the wait! I loved that they have an area where they allow you to borrow an umbrella while you wait in line. This is very sweet and thoughtful if you ask me. Cause it was pretty sunny when I went and I can definitely see random rain occurring where these will also come in handy. Prices are a bit pricey but it was very worth every darn penny. I was so full after my burger and I shared the fries but it was more than enough to share. Ordered: Hawaii's Truffle Smashburger $19 - Double smash with double American cheese. Truffle fries $7 Definitely 2 thumbs up from this foodie Yelper. If you are a local or a tourist like me, this is a must visit and try! You won't regret it. Also, they were nice enough to still modify my burger order as I did not want any onions. If I was to come back to Hawaii anytime soon, I would come back for another meal! Tips: *There are tables super close by that you can sit and eat your food. *For extra cost you can add extra items like bacon, patty, sauce, pickled jalapeno, etc. *They have an IG page (I know this because I was looking at it while I was in line) *Credit card accepted

We are obsessed
Jess V.

We are so obsessed with these burgers. They are soooo perfectly cooked and loaded with flavor. Fries are also great and love the spicy sauce you get with the burger. I like getting the pickled jalapeños on the side as well but the orange sauce is really all you need for some spice! Service is always soo friendly and speedy, haven't had to wait more than an hour which for the quality is not bad!

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Brigitte M.

Worth the hype. Went to their food stall at the Monday night market in Waikiki. Went close to opening at 3:45ish, and waited for about 30-40 minutes for the burger. So bomb. Burger and onions were juicy. Bun was perfectly toasted, and the truffle sauce wasn't overpowering. One of the best burgers I've had. Will be back.

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Mike L.

Amazing truffle smash burger at the Kakaako farmers market. Note that there's one line for ordering and another line for pick up - make sure you're not wasting your time! I also liked their kine fries (chili cheese fries with truffle sauce). Unk on the grill is also really nice and you can tell he loves what he does. Lastly, the items are customizable. If you don't like onions, feel free to exclude them but note that the burgers are smashed in batches and take time to cook. Highly recommend going early - who doesn't like burgers for breakfast?!

Rebecca T.

Finally got to try their burgers. They had a special event in Waikiki on a Monday and so glad I got to try it without any lines! Final verdict: burger was delicious, a good smash burger. It wasn't dry and it's got a good char. The truffle sauce was kinda weak and runny. It's a mess to eat but nonetheless it went really well with the burger. The patty could have more beef flavor and could use a tad bit more salt. Not saying it wasn't good but for $19 I've had better. I would definitely not stand in line for this. I'm just glad I got to try it without waiting otherwise I would be so disappointed. Worth a try? Maybe if there's no wait. Worth waiting for more than 15 mins? Probably not.

Master Burger Maker!
Ray B.

I am thoroughly impressed with every aspect of JOJA's presentation, product, and production. The team operates like a well-oiled machine, efficiently delivering orders to numerous eager customers. During our stay across the street from their Waikiki farmers market setup, we had the opportunity to observe the team's seamless breakdown and setup process - it was truly a sight to behold. Having given up red meat some time ago, I now indulge in beef just once a year, specifically in the form of a smash burger. I am delighted to make JOJA my annual indulgence. However, if I could suggest one minor adjustment, it would be to offer the burger without the truffle sauce, as I find it slightly overpowering. BB

2-triple patties and regular fries.
Melissa N.

Love them! This past Saturday made my 3rd visit to their grill. Husband and I had to run errands in Town and I told him, he better get his stomach ready at 7am b/c we're getting Smashburgers! Sometimes I feel like he doesn't understand my logic until we arrived and as always, there's a fat line wrapped almost around the block with people eager to try their burgers. I had failed to mention that just because we get there at 7, doesn't mean we're eating 7.. in fact, we ate almost at 8:30 lol He looked irritated since it was his first try, I was happy to share the experience with him. Yes, go early! it's not an exaggeration.. sometimes people will wait at 6:30/6:45, the Market isn't even open yet. A single burger is $19 and I always suggest adding an extra patty to taste the meat. The truffle sauce is amazing! NO, it's not Mayo and it does pair well with the Cheese and onions. People complain bc Unko is the only person in charge of smashing the patties and Sis is working the payments and prepping everything else. They normally do have 1 or 2 other workers talking care of fries, assembly, etc but it's still a small operation cranking out big orders. Husband? Loved it. He's normally a picky/small eater but he did finish it before I could keep the burger from burning my mouth. It is a treat.. I wish I could spoil myself more but as great as it is, it's also really heavy you will be full for awhile and your arteries may need hot tea afterwards. My suggestion is to definitely hit them up at Kakaako instead of Waikele. Personally Kakaako has better line control and it's a bigger area to wait for your order. Waikele is a little more clustered and crowded. They accept cash and card but if you pay cash, you save a little but skipping out on the tax :)

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Kristin C.

If you know what's good, you won't mind the waiting... Wait to place an order and wait for your order, total typical wait time is no less than an hour. Once you've placed your order, you're in there! And all you can think of is how grateful you should feel that they didn't sell out. Small staff, but they manage well, helping hundreds of hungry customers watching their juicy hamburger patties being freshly grilled, talk about torture smelling those delicious burgers and watching them making orders. The buns are grilled too, buttery and soft, generous with the special sauces, they do not skimp. Each burger treated equally lol. So worth it. Guarantee! You're missing out if you don't try one.

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Rob!!!! Thank you!!!!! Mahalo mahalo mahalo!! <3

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MAHALO!!!! So happy to hear this! Right on <3

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Mahalo for the honest review Gary

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Best burgers on island, worth the wait and the $$. My son and I go to this vendor every time we go to What da Truck in Waikele.

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Restaurant grade food. One one of the best lunch wagons around. Try haft the menu and is was delicious! See you next week!

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