While I had gotten some different for lunch, my friends each ordered a plate of shrimp from Jenny's…read moreShrimp. I'm normally not the biggest fan of shrimp, so I don't usually gravitate towards it. But I wish I wasn't so stubborn because the few bites I had of both the Butter Garlic Shrimp and Spicy Garlic Shrimp completely changed my mind. Since I'm not the biggest spice person, I preferred the butter garlic option. The shrimps aren't peeled, but they're butterflied, which makes them much easier to peel. The shell itself is packed with flavor, though, so I recommend sucking it before removing. The rice was flavorful, and the salad on the side was refreshing. I simply regret not ordering a plate of shrimp for myself. I'm a lazy person and don't like peeling shrimp, but this was worth peeling for.

BACKGROUND ON JENNY'S SHRIMP:…read more Jenny's Shrimp Truck began as a small, family-run business with a simple mission: to serve the freshest, most flavorful shrimp on the North Shore. Jenny, the founder, was inspired by the rich seafood culture of Hawaii and wanted to share her love for local flavors with the community. Armed with a secret garlic butter recipe passed down through generations, she set out to create something truly special. In the early days, Jenny's food truck was nothing more than a converted van with a makeshift kitchen, parked along the scenic roads of Haleiwa. She focused on using locally sourced shrimp, ensuring that every plate was as fresh as possible. Word quickly spread about the delicious shrimp dishes, and soon, both locals and tourists were lining up to get a taste. JENNY'S SHRIMP TRUCK MISSION STATEMENT: A Taste of Hawaiian Paradise Nestled in the heart of Haleiwa, Hawaii, Jenny's Shrimp Truck is a must-visit destination for seafood lovers looking for a true taste. BACKGROUND ON VISIT: This was part of our Dole Plantation/Haleiwa tour that we signed up for. Lunch wasn't provided so this was on our own dime. CREDIT CARDS: They're accepted, but they tack on a transaction fee. RESTROOM: There's a restroom next door. AMBIANCE/DECOR: Not much ambiance, but they do have tables and chairs setup in their covered patio. SERVICE: Service was alright. Didn't take long for our food to come out. FOOD OF CHOICE: Garlic shrimp plate which came with rice and a slice of pineapple. Enjoyed the shrimp. It was quite tasty and easy to peel. I had a nice time eating the rice with their signature garlic sauce. SHRIMP TRUCK FOR THOUGHT: I would love to come back to have it again.

Why haven't I reviewed them?…read more Anyway, a visit to North Shore means a visit to Giovanni's. I had the .... And it was okay. It was a lot of butter and a lot of garlic which is typically a win. However, this time it was off. I remember having Giovanni's a loving it. This time around it wasn't good. Something definitely changed in their recipe.

This is my second location for Giovanni shrimp truck visit. I am disappointed at many levels. The…read morefirst thing that took me off that was the parking situation there we had to pay two dollars to park our car to get the food although it was just quick and quick out kind of a parking lot situation there. Second part was the staff was extremely uncommunicative. I understand they're running a big business a lot of customers, but they're just taking the orders. Daughters were not coming in the right order. The folks who came after me got their orders. We didn't get the kind of order that we asked for even though we mentioned what we want how we want it was super rainy muddy they didn't care to do any arrangements for the customers to be comfortable the path was so slippery that I saw many people fall down in rain. I know it's a great experience to be around that area to have food on the food truck, but safety is another main concern that every business owner should consider looking into I ordered the spicy and hot shrimp. I can take more spice, but there wasn't any flour. I failed. The shrimp was undercooked and the rice was extremely mushy. Looks like it was left in water for a while to become that way if the name is carrying the weight of the business, I expect the quality to follow as well. No wonder the ratings of this specific location is lower than the other one. And that experience of ambience was. Unhealthy and untidy.

We finally got the chance to stop here today. The food is AMAZING! So flavorful and delicious. My…read morepartner had the sandwich with the fresh fish of the day. I had a bite and it was delicious. I had the curry soup with the fresh catch, Ahi, in it. It was delicious as was the side salad I got too. Such wonderful food! Go if you are nearby!!

Such a cute local food truck vibe! Kaʻala Kitchen uses fresh, locally sourced ingredients and…read moreoffers everything from sandwiches to plates to salads. My friend got the Country Sandwich on gluten-free bread and absolutely loved it ! I had the shrimp stir fry and they were super accommodating with my food allergies. It honestly hit the spot! Not super busy, plenty of space to sit, and a very relaxing atmosphere. If you're looking for a chill spot with great local food on Oʻahu, definitely go try it out!

First time visiting Hawaii and we made the drive to the North Shore based on recommendations to try…read moreHaleiwa Seafood -- and it was absolutely worth it. We ordered the Ahi Poke Bowl and the Loco Moco, and both were incredibly satisfying and flavorful. Fresh ingredients, generous portions, and exactly the kind of local food experience we were hoping for. If you're heading to the North Shore, definitely make time to stop here. You won't regret it.

Back again! First I want to say, the food is delicious! We had the loco moco again. We also had a…read morefried ahi katsu fish burger with taro bun and chili aioli. That was was spectacular. It was crunchy. The fries were pipping hot and very tasty. We also tried a plate with some nice poke and coconut shrimp. The food is good quality and hits the spot. The problem was the amount of time it took to make and deliver the food to the customers. There were two people in the truck. It was as if they were cooking one thing at a time. It look at least an hour and there were not even that many people in line waiting. One woman was taking orders and the man was cooking. The woman said it was her first or second day but in the time my husband ordered, my other child and I walked around for twenty minutes looking for other options (I wanted garlic shrimp, and they did not offer that on their menu), I went across the way after our walk, ordered a meal, got my meal, and sat there waiting to eat and it still look half an hour for the rest of the family to receive their orders. It was absolutely ridiculous. As another patron stated on Yelp, perhaps they should have stopped taking orders if they could not keep up. Love the food here, but not sure I would recommend my family coming back next time.

@fortunefoodfinds: "I love you TUNA moon n' back! It's not often that I end up in Waialua, but when…read moreI do n' if I'm lucky to catch them when they're open I gotta stop by WAIALUA'S LUNCH WAGON. Right here is their main star, an Ahi Katsu Lunch Plate with added Spicy Ahi Poke topped with Taegu. Each time I get this I'm reminded of why this is one of my top eats on Oahu. Be sure to bookmark this local spot n' tell them that I sent you!" SERVICE: husband n' wife duo INTERIOR: n/a EXTERIOR: food truck parked next to the Waialua District Park WAIT TIME: 15 mins PARKING: in the open space surrounding their wagon OVERALL COMMENTS: highly recommend. L.O.V.E. their ahi katsu plate that's crispy, big in serving size, n' saucy. If you're looking for more spicy ahi poke I would suggest ordering it separately to get a full portion. If their ahi katsu burger that comes on a taro bun is on the menu, we would have def ordered that too. Remember to bring ca$h, if not, they do accept Venmo as well. They also take phone orders at 808-636-9808 if you're crunched for time, but I order when I get there to guarantee the most crispy exterior of the ahi katsu. Seriously BOMB eats!

Best ahi katsu in Oahu!…read more Hands down worth the drive. Fish is fresh and moist, not overly sauced or breaded too heavy. Perfectly crunchy! Best on island and def worth the drive!

First timer here. Absolute gas. I got a whole chicken, cut. Waited a half hour. Smashed the entire…read morething to my dome. Can't speak for the sides, but the chicken itself was seasoned perfectly. Not overly salty which I really love. They were using big block quality mesquite wood charcoal for it and I noticed they actually put love into every chicken. I liked seeing them care about the flies and try and do what they could do keep them away. The vibes are chill and the food is on point. People saying that it needs more seasoning just didn't order correctly. You can order extra mother's seasoning for it, or buy your own Ray's seasoning to put on. Slit you like salt so much, In suggest salt packets in your purse or wallet. Some people like to taste the flavor of the meat. Cheers!

Ray's Kiawe Broiled Chicken is a local favorite that has a pretty intense following. Many people…read morecome here to enjoy the chicken. It is literally cooked outside on a nice fire. Waited in line for a little bit and maybe about 30 minutes our chicken was done. Ordered just a whole chicken to try and this was my first time having it. The seasoning is light and the chicken is juicy. I would say this actually tasted pretty alright. But I think I like mine slightly saltier or seasoned more. But overall if you ever see this off the road you should stop by and try it out.

What a great new space, much more open and inviting than the old Haleiwa location. After a late…read moremorning surf I was dreaming of chips and guac. My friend told me there was a great place in Waialua, so we drove straight over. Because it was a Saturday, we were going to place an online order and pick up to take home, but for some reason they were not accepting orders. When we arrived around 12:45 we were surprised to see lots of seating options, so we just chose to stay and eat. There were only 2 other people in line when we order our tacos and received a buzzer to wait. Not featured in my photos are the chips and guac that were ready for us within minutes. We demolished it, 10/10 chips and guac! We waited about 20 minutes for the tacos to cook, fresh out the kitchen they were very yummy. Two tacos were more than enough, I was so full and ready to take a nap. Such a cute spot, I'll definitely be back.

I'd give Surf N Salsa 4 stars! The empanadas were really good, and the atmosphere was great. The…read moreservice was also friendly and attentive. The only thing I didn't enjoy was the horchata. It was way too sweet and felt very heavy, so I didn't like it at all. Other than that, everything was great and I had a good experience overall!

Best boba I ever had, flavors are awesome so are the owners. If you are in haleiwa gotta go check…read morethem out

From the owner: We are a family owned boba tea cart on the north shore of Oahu! We can be found in different spots…read morearound the north shore including the Northshore Country Market on Wednesdays, near the Waialua district park on Fridays & and the Waialua Farmers Market on Saturdays. See you there!

Great food !! Great atmosphere!!! The breakfast burritos are the best I had on Oahu!!! The…read morechickens are great ambience!!!

Do not miss out on a Hawaiian bowl or a burrito here ---- AHHHHHHmazing…read more 2nd visit in 4 days.

Big Wave Shrimp is in a little food truck area…read more There's a medium/decent size parking lot and plenty of bench table seating. Fun fact: This food truck has been featured on Diners, Drivers, & Dives. It's nice that their plates come with a little salad and slice of pineapple. I tried the garlic butter shrimp and it was nicely flavored and well cooked. The shrimp shell is easy to peel off, the rice was soft. It was $17.50. I give it a 10/10.

I used to live in Waialua and I can't believe this is my first time trying Big Wave Shrimp in…read moreHaleiwa. And you what? All the reviews I've heard from my friends, coworkers, and influencers (thekoreanmama/thekoreanson) were all true. It was really good. The line wasn't very long when we got there. There were a lot of people already seated eating their food, but we still managed to find/share a table with another party. We got the Garlic and Butter Shrimp and Lemon Pepper Shrimp. My mom and I enjoyed EVERY BITE . I definitely would go back and try other items off of their menu. And bring some friends.. Shout out to Aunty who was so nice to us, especially to my mom who she recognized from back in the day