The road to Hana (and the road from Hana too) is a food truck lover's Eden, particularly those with…read morea sweet tooth. Shaka Pops is a cooler attached to a bicycle across from Hasegawa's General Store, and before the drive up to the other market. So, prime real estate for selling pops since everyone will drive by at some point in the day. It doesn't hurt that the woman selling the pops is really friendly and will wave you down with a delicious looking pop in hand. We stopped in mid-day which was high time to have a popsicle (when isn't it high time?) The balmy Hana weather lends itself well to a cooling sweet treat. Passionfruit, orange, and guava (affectionately known as POG) and the lava flow (you'll just have to taste for yourself to see what flavor(s) this one is) were our pops of choice, and quite good. Their dairy pops, particularly Maui Coffee, were appealing as well. It had been years and years since I had treated myself to a popsicle, but these popped with flavor and made up for lost time.

Delicious! We had the POG and mango mojito pops. The owner was friendly and gave us…read morerecommendations. Popsicles were well frozen and a good size, $6/pop and she takes Venmo or cash. Very refreshing for a hot day!

Everything from the second we got out of the car was amazing…read more You should try it! You find yourself in the spot where every visitor wants to be. Where the locals are and where the locals eat. A food truck where it's fenced in and safe to be with your kids, there's shaded seating and lots of Aloha!

Food That Feeds Your Soul, Not Just Your Belly…read more I gotta say, I drove all the way from Kīhei 'cause Nalei was straight calling my soul. You ever get that feeling where you just know you need some comfort food and a little peace for your mind? That was me. Life been kinda heavy lately, and I knew the only thing that could help was some real local grinds cooked with love. The drive to Hāna not easy -- twisty roads, narrow turns -- but man, the reward waiting for me on 'Ula'ino Road was worth every mile. Hidden in this quiet little corner, surrounded by lush green and the mountains standing tall, Nalei felt like one oasis away from the noise of the world. The breeze was cool, the air smelled clean, and I could literally feel my stress just melt away. Then came the food -- ho, unreal. Their Aloha Sunrise special hit all the right spots. Fluffy eggs, smoky crispy bacon, and that Ono Portuguese sausage... everything cooked with so much aloha, you can taste it. Made me smile and think of my Tūtū Mā and Papa -- that kind of food that brings you right back to your roots. And the saimin? Bro... that was the real deal. The broth warm your soul, the noodles cooked perfect, and all the toppings -- spam, eggs, char siu, kamaboko, green onions -- everything came together so Ono. The portions big too! I was full but still didn't wanna stop eating. Best part -- the prices are affordable, not gonna leave your pocket puka or your stomach hungry. For real, you get more than your money's worth -- you get fed with love. When I left, I wasn't just full -- I was content. My heart felt light again. That's what Nalei does. It's not just food -- it's home, it's comfort, it's aloha served on a plate.

My first taro fest in many years. This weekend we were in here for a wedding so we headed to the…read moretaro fest the next day. It was a hot and muggy morning. We got here at 9 when it first started and this place was packed. We couldn't even find parking nearby, so we parked up the street and took a walk down to the back park. Started if with the vendors they're selling arts and crafts, so many to choose from. They had a lot of food to to choose from something different at the tents. Then we sat under the tent and enjoyed the entertainment. Then the rain came it poured for a bit so many people came under the tent. It was a fun and exciting day. People are very friendly here. I needed a bowl for my dog to drink water and a nice guy gave me a bowl from his booth. I was very grateful

This was my first visit to the Taro Fest but definitely not my last…read more It takes place at Hana Ball Park. Parking is challenging but not impossible. The event runs from 9a-5p. There's entertainment, arts & crafts, a sort of mini-trade show, and of course food! The main star of the show is the taro. They have demonstrations on how the plant is prepared in many ways for food. FOOD: Taro Seafood Chowder Similar to a squid luau dish. Lightly flavored with a coconut-based soup, luau leaves, chunks of taro, shredded chicken, potatoes and carrots. Needed more salt IMO. Pokē Balls Chunks of unsalted ahi pokē wrapped in a cake noodle and deep fried. Drizzled with a mild wasabi cream sauce (even I could handle it being a wasabi hater) and orange-colored cream sauce. Had it not been for the cream drizzles, it would've been flavorless. Maybe if the ahi was seasoned it would've tasted better. Or even use tako instead of ahi. A bit pricey at $10 for 2 balls. Apple Snails Similar to escargots, they're farmed from the taro patch. I was so excited to eat this again as I haven't eaten them in years. Again, the preparation was very light on flavor. I believe they sautéed them just in its natural broth because there was no flavor other than the snail and earthy taro patch flavor. It was delish but wish I had some garlic-shoyu mixture to dip them in. There are tons of other foods to try, but I like to try things I can't get everywhere. TIP: Bring an umbrella because Hana can bake you during the day, as well as some salt and shoyu as the sodium content at most food booths are very, very low.

We drove by this place on our way to somewhere else. However, we caught a whiff of the most amazing…read moresmelling barbecue and turned around and came back. So glad that we did. BBQ pork ribs & chicken were both amazing and portions were great!! If you're a carnivore you will not be disappointed here. Sorry, no pic. We ate it too fast and all that was left with some bones.

We decided to try this place during our road to Hana trip and it was a great find! We ordered the…read morepork ribs and chicken, which comes with Mac salad and rice. Both were super tasty, had good smoke flavor, and huge portions. One plate is enough to share with 2 people in my opinion. I also loved how they have a shady area to eat with picnic benches. Would definitely recommend and make it a priority to stop here!

A lot full of food trucks and Troy's was the only food truck open at 10am and it was SO SO SO…read moreGOOD!!! One of our best meals hands down! Troy was so nice, friendly and helpful. He explained all his food he prepares himself fresh (fishing done by him too!!). We tried the fish and chips and a lunch plate (chicken and pork bbq) and EVERYTHING was delicious! We can not wait to go back to try more of what he offers. Do yourself a favor and try Troys when you're in the Hana area.

Food was as fresh as could be. This was a highlight of Hana for us. Will always be a stop when we…read morevisit again

If you're on the road to Hana, two gems which were there end of OCT 2011 (but I had never seen…read morepreviously) were the "Coconut Buns" at a small unmanned stand and the various lilikoi at the "Real Chinese Food" place. NOTE1: Not coconut bread or bars or anything else, just the buns. Look like little muffins, but sooo delicious and filling. Totally worth the $1.50. Totally. NOTE2: Don't get the food at the Chinese place, just the fresh fruit. They carried 3 types of lilikoi (passion fruit)--the normal Hawaii kind, a variety that is GIANT [I didn't even believe her that it was lilikoi, it was bigger than a LARGE papaya] with large seeds and super jucy, and Jamaican passion fruit (which I think you can also sometimes get at the Kailua farmer's market on Oahu) which is much sweeter than normal lilikoi (technically, I guess, it isn't as tart as other varieties).

We were so excited to eat at Joel's food truck once we reached Hana, and the food did not…read moredisappoint. We ordered the Loco Moco, and it was absolutely delicious. Two perfectly cooked eggs with that runny yoke, two hamburger patties, onion, rice, and a generous portion of gravy. All of that combined made a great lunch. If you're not starving, then there's enough to share for two. One of the best Loco Mocos we had on our trip. They're located in an area with multiple little food trucks, and they have plenty of tables in the middle to enjoy your food. There's a little parking lot nearby - we didn't have any problems finding a place to park. Their hours are not necessarily on a timetable - I don't think they opened until an hour after what they said online. But if you can make it while they're open, then it is totally worth it.

So we took the road to Hana. Yeah, that road. And boy does it ever create and appetite. We we…read morestumbled onto was a food truck spot where you have literally 6-7 different options all selling the local flair and flavor. Both the wife and I decided on Joel's and for once we both decided on the same dish. With a quick order, we were spending some time finding a seat, and looking at some of the other vendors who are also here at the trucks. This is a great and casual place to get your food on. There are a couple of other places that you can go, but the food to choose from here at least for me is just too hard to beat. When we got our food, we were happy it's the portions of both the teriyaki beef and the garlic shrimp. I would suggest that if you get the garlic shrimp, that you have anyone else whom you plan on talking to or being closer than 2 feet from you also eat the garlic shrimp. These things are delicious but will keep vampires away for quite a while. Simply put this is a great stop to get your quick food on, easily eat in 10-15 mins and you can be on the road in 30 mins or less if your in a hurry, or like us, just soak in that glorious weather and have a great meal. The portion size was appropriate and the price is typical of what you will find on the island and keep in mind that you are also in Hana so just keep that in mind. No dollar menus here!! You find yourself on the road to Hana, stop in at the food truck area and stop and Joel's. You wont be sorry.

We stopped at Da Fish Shack for lunch after a dizzying drive on the Hana highway. It is a food…read moretruck located in an easily accessible lot on to the Hana hwy. After checking the other food trucks, about 4 or 5, that share the lot with Da Fish Shack, I walked back to this one because I love fish and wanted to try the seared fish (ahi) plate on the menu, and also because of the friendly and warm aloha welcome I received when I approached this food truck the first time and asked questions about their menu which was answered unhurriedly and politely. The grilled ahi was very good - well seasoned, tender and a good portion, without the $$$$ price tag of restaurants in the town of Hana. I also enjoyed the homemade chili and pineapple sauce, and vegetable that came with my ahi. The owner also gave me a nice size sample of poke which was really fresh and delicious too! We ate at a covered picnic table which is clean and provided shade from the sun. I should mention it is an outdoor seating so keep your food covered to keep flies off your plate. A minor nuisance. Also, if you need a bathroom break, there are public restrooms in the beach located 15 minutes from this food trucks stop. Make this your stop after the Hana heavy drive and help support small local businesses! It is a good thing!

Stopped for lunch, tried crispy fish sandwich, coconut shrimp, shoyu poke, and shave ice. No beer…read morebut we brought our own and they were explicitly cool with that. Fried seafood and fries were great, poke and shave ices fine but nothing special. Service was friendly and quick. Would be happy to eat there again sometime.

Delicious coffee! We needed a pick me up after the long drive and this was perfect!! Coffee was…read morehigh quality and hit the spot. We weren't sure with a roadside stop how good the coffee would be but it was boutique coffee shop status. They had lots of goodies too like shaved ice and dole whip and smoothies but we just needed some caffeine. Happy we stopped!

What a sweet family gem on the drive. Local owned and operated this ranch is generation run. There…read moreare many treats on the menu but the dole whip snow cone tops the cake! They have many fresh grown fruits to purchase. Take a minute and stop by this cute stand.

It's been 5yrs but I finally made it back to one of my favorite places on the planet Kilo's…read moreKitchen. I'm from SoCal so katsu is very common BUT my favorite chicken katsu on this planet is at Kilo's!!! We had Chicken Katsu, Loco Moco, and boneless beef kalbi and all 3 were AMAZING!!! The Kilo's fam is always so welcoming and make you feel like family. Until next time to our Kilo's Ohana!!!

Pit stop on the Road to Hana. Nice lunch with local flair. The loco moco was definitely filling…read moreenough for 2. Excellent overall!