What a gem! It took a bit of searching but I'm so glad we located Kalena's Hut to try the incredible Chicken Teriyaki! He was so friendly and kind and we loved the sauce! Kalena was so sweet and he made sure we were able to try everything first and gave us ample napkins, etc for the road. Absolute must visit if you're on the north side of the island! read more

I wouldn't say it's hidden but it's kinda hidden since it's a little bit away from all the food trucks. It's on the way to the small museum that is in the area with the car that's painted. Very nice people & it smells and tastes amazing. Only downside is my plate had a lot of bones, which i would've preferred the bones to be meat instead. Chicken plate 4/5 wish there was less bones more meat Spam Musubi 3/5 nothing unique about it, just a simple spam Musubi, the rice to spam ratio could be worked on though. read more

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Dreaminggg of the day I can get this chicken again! My husband and I came to the North Shore for Giovanni's and enjoyed lunch at the shrimp truck. After we were walking around checking out the other options and we sampled a piece of chicken here. Even though we had just ate, we purchased some chicken to share because it was THAT good. We made small talk with the people there and ended up enjoying ourselves so much! A year later, I came back to Hawaii with my mom and this was our first stop. The same excellent customer service and the same excellent food. I cannot recommend this place enough, it will always be our goto when visiting Oahu!!! read more

Kalena's Hut - Barbeque Near Me - Kahuku, Hawaii

Kale a's Hut Food: The smoke rolling off the grill attracted me. The teriyaki grill chicken is delicious served with rice. Service: Good people, very friendly. I loved their energy. Ambiance: A fifty gallon drum pit is all it takes for some good bbq. read more

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If you are looking for chicken. This the place. Homemade everything. The sauce is amazing. A definite must do!

Came across this place from the smell of BBQ coming off the grill.. Local Food was beyond delicious. Very friendly with a great local vibe!! Highly recommend this place!!! read more

Best chicken on the island! Perfectly cooked. 10/10 would come back. Also the owner is so nice!!! read more

Kalena's Hut - Bbq Chicken plate - Barbeque Near Me - Kahuku, Hawaii

I'm so glad we stopped to eat here. The young man at the register has the best personality, truly the Aloha spirit. The food was incredible!!! Must stop at this little hut. read more

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I went to this place thinking it was another place I intended to go to. I got the hungry man plate. That comes with everything It cost $25. My plate was drenched in liquid from the kalua pig. It was very watery and got into everything. My Panipopo was soaked. I was dissapointed. Service was very friendly and personable. read more

Kalena's Hut - Hungry man $25 - Barbeque Near Me - Kahuku, Hawaii

Food was amazing and might be the best road side food I've ever had on the island! The meat was very juicy and the rib meat fell right off the bone. The side were just as good! Can't wait to go back next time in Hawaii. read more

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Just had lunch so got the menehune teri chicken. Was an ok portion for $15 (the Hungry Man is the good $$ deal) but tasted great. Good char around the chicken and the sauce was a nice bbq/teri blend. Real good homemade flavors served hot with plenty of rice. Service was great and was ready right away. Will be coming back for sure. read more

It's literally a hut. But the food was amazing. And great people. One of my favorite spots in Hawaii.

The food was amazing!! We had the teyaki chicken!! The bbq smell drew our noses to him lol! Best chicken in Hawaii!The owner was super friendly and nice. read more

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the best chicken I have ever had and amazing customer service and fire personality and great banana bread

Extremely friendly service. I was walking by and was pulled closer by the delicious smell of the food and was sold by the sample provided. I got the teriyaki combo bowl with pork and chicken. It came with rice and cabbage. The only improvement would be to have less bones in the meat. It's a food truck spot with various options, and outdoor seating. Be careful of the chickens that will definitely want to take your crumbs. read more

Kalena's Hut - chicken and rice in a styrofoam container - Barbeque Near Me - Kahuku, Hawaii

I do not understand these reviews at all. For $15 you get a small side Togo container of white rice and a few pieces of chicken that are cooked and kept in a container of water. The wet chicken is put on the plain white rice and then covered with a store bought bbq sauce that they just put in their own squeeze bottle. Very plain and over priced. read more

We drove out to the North Shore to try Giovannis shrimp truck. While in line, I noticed it was cash only. We smelled something amazing coming from around the corner. We walked toward it and were greeted by a big voice, welcome, welcome he said. Kalena's Hut is run by Isi and his wife. Grilled chicken, teriyaki burgers, sausage, kalua pork and cabbage, and the only banana bread I've put in my mouth. I can't stand banana bread, but Isi got me to try it. It's made with the local apple bananas and it was so good. We bought an extra piece to take with us. Isi is one of the friendliest people you will ever meet and he treats you like family. Hopefully, we will see him again soon. So don't think twice about stopping. Follow your nose to the best smelling bbq on the island and don't forget the strawberry guava drink. read more

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Best chicken on the island. Great food, service, and friendly hospitality. Would come back to Hawaii just to visit here! The aroma will attract you and the food will hook you. read more

Kalena's Hut - Barbeque Near Me - Kahuku, Hawaii

Amazing food, awesome service, great value! Had the Hungry Man Platter with Teriyaki Chicken, Pork, and Sausage. All delicious!

Where to begin?! This little food stand is AWESOME. The meats are flavorful and the serving sizes are generous. The owner is so ridiculously friendly. My sister is a picky eater and he let her sample the chicken before we purchased to make sure she would like it. The pork was so moist and the cabbage was a great addition. I can't wait to come back. read more

Kalena's Hut - Pork and chicken plate with cabbage and white rice. - Barbeque Near Me - Kahuku, Hawaii

Up and early for the N Shore today. Took some dips at Laniakea and Waimea after some shaved ice in historic Haleiwa. Ok, sure all the fish tacos and shrimp on the Kamehameha road are good no doubt. But on a tip we stopped in at Kalena's Hut for some Kalua Pork. A must! In my humble opinion hands down the best kalua - with the pani popo rolls of course! Chef is the best. Even more so after hearing about his dancing experiences... Enjoyed our meal with a couple kittys.... We will be back on Thursday.... weather permitting. read more

Kalena's Hut - Barbeque Near Me - Kahuku, Hawaii

Grabbed a quick bite to eat with my wife after Turtle Bay and was very impressed. The hungry man is what we shared after not eating all afternoon and it it the spot!! Killed it. "Easy" the man!! On the grill also killed it with his vocals and guitar. Awesome experience for a quick spot for awesome Hawaiian food. Thanks EZ! read more

Kalena's Hut - Hungry Man! - Barbeque Near Me - Kahuku, Hawaii

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the service was 10/10 so nice and lovely to talk with! the food was so flavorful and delicious! definitely recommend forgot to take a picture before i ate it all, their banana bread was amazing! read more

My husband and I were traveling through North Shore and stumbled across these amazing food trucks and food stands! We couldn't help but smell the bbq from Kalena's Hut from far away! He offered us some samples and we couldn't turn down this incredible meal! We ordered the Hungry Man's plate, it was SUPER tasty! We didn't have cash but he accepted Venmo and Cash App which was awesome! Loved every bite especially the pulled pork and chicken! read more

Kalena's Hut - Hungry Man's plate - Barbeque Near Me - Kahuku, Hawaii

the food was amazing, service was also very kind uncle ise is one of my favorite people, i will definitely come back here again if i ever meet him read more

The food was amazing and truly delicious. My family and I have are on vacation in Hawaii, and it by far is one of the best things I have eaten on the island. The service is great and the two guys who work there are wonderful humans. Very nice, very funny. The atmosphere of the place is very cool. It's was just relaxed and super chill. And they even have T shirts!' Anyone I know who visits Hawaii I will always tell them to go to Kalena's Hut from now on. Mahalo!! read more

Kalena's Hut - Barbeque Near Me - Kahuku, Hawaii

Kalena bbq is awesome I had the island mix with Kailua pork on cabbage and bbq chicken with sides. The meat so tender and juicy. Good bbq. The owner is very kind and real. read more

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Get the Hungry Man plate. It's so worth it. Great service. Super friendly. So yummy!! Thank you. read more

Kalena's Hut - Hungry mans plate. Chicken, Kalua pork and cabbage, sausage. So good!! - Barbeque Near Me - Kahuku, Hawaii

Hospitality is key. The chicken was amazing. The masubi was fresh. Perfect stop. Highly recommend.

Must stop for the BBQ and homemade banana bread. Uncle Isi exudes ALOHA and makes you feel loved and welcome. You leave with ONO food and a smile! Mahalo Uncle Isi for being part of our Ohana! read more

The guy running the stand was seriously the nicest person we have met since our arrival. He was so friendly and welcoming. The food was so good and a great deal! read more

wow, you can smell the chicken from here in the parking lot!! Such a cool place, so many choices, glad I picked this one. Several choices, great prices and oh so yummy!! I got the bbq chicken menehune plate, $10. I couldn't even eat it all!! The rice was fresh and cooked perfect! The chicken was very flavorful, juicy, and perfect amount of crispy edges. Very friendly, def glad I picked here to eat!! read more

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Really delicious BBQ chicken and banana bread (some of the best I've ever had)! The gentleman running the stand is very friendly and we enjoyed chatting with him for a few minutes after walking around the trucks, stands, and stores. Most of the people stopping by this area seem to be looking for Giovanny's shrimp truck, but know that Kalena's is well worth giving a try (is honestly the better option anyway), and you probably won't have to wait as long. We were sad when we tried to come back the next day to get more, but they were closed! Will be a must visit during my next trip to the North Shore! read more

A hidden gem!! Our family came for Giovanni's, but I'm allergic to shrimp so I went on a hunt for something else. Most (if not all) of the trucks were not open yet (Giovanni's opens earlier than all the other trucks). Found this small little Hawaiian food "hut". He doesnt literally sell from a truck. He has a small little bbq stand and sells from there! The chicken was very very tender. He actually gave me a sample of it before I decided to buy it. So if you're here and iffy about it, ask for a sample! Also, the owner was very friendly and just pleasant to be around. We had a good conversation going while he was preparing my dish. read more

Absolutely delish and authentic local spot. Top 5 best bbq chicken I've ever had. This place is a must stop. You won't be disappointed!

Kalena's Hut has the best BBQ on the North Shore and Kalena is guineuely one of the nicest people I've ever met! This is straight up as good as it gets! read more

One of the best meals I've eaten on Oahu! I had lunch there last year and was so impressed that we made it a priority to stop by again this year while visiting Oahu. The Kalua pork and cabbage over rice is delicious! Added bonus was a loaf of banana bread to go. The banana bread was unbelievable! Such a nice guy serving up great food! Highly recommend stopping by Kalena's Hut read more

Kalena's Hut - Barbeque Near Me - Kahuku, Hawaii

Kalena'Hut on the North Shore. Bring ya slippers and chill, this hut is a not frills true ol school style of cooking. From the chicken cooked over the coconut husk, to the homestyle Kailua Pork. Its not much for looks Yet Kalena make you feel like Ohana all the same. Good People, Good Grindz, equal Good Times. #hawaii #oahulife #kalenashut read more

Kalena's Hut - The Island sampler, coconut husk grilled chicken, Kailua Pork and cabbage, rice, and a roll in rice pudding. - Barbeque Near Me - Kahuku, Hawaii

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This stand was soooo good! My husband and I ordered a Teri burger and the Hungryman's plate.... The burger and chicken were simple yet delicious. I'm not a pork or sausage fan but my husband loved them. They were perfectly seasoned and perfectly cooked. The two people making the food were super nice and friendly. Part of the reason we ate there: it smelled good and we were offered samples. Definitely recommend. read more

Food was delicious and workers were super friendly. Isi caters to everything you need and makes your experience one you won't forget. Isi went above and beyond by singing happy birthday to my niece. Highly recommend! read more