Open during covid November 2020 Friday, I thought they were going to retire, so I was delighted to…read moresee the crimson truck from Kalapaki beach! The consistency of this two man band is incredible and appreciated especially during a pandemic! Kudos aside, the ginger chicken karaage bao wrap is one of the most delicious menu items on the island. I live here so this is no one visit in a lifetime review. It's best had on the spot as the ethereal bao wrap melts in your mouth but also in your hands after about 20 minutes. Get the salad the greens are impeccable and the homemade dressing/sandwich topping delightful. Lemon honey ginger

For an island treat head on to Kikuchi's food truck by the airport! We stopped here for a bite to…read moreeat before our helicopter tour and we were so glad we chose this instead of the restaurants in the shopping center. FOOD: amazing flavors made with the freshest ingredients! The pulled pork was super tender and bursting with smoky flavors and the fresh made bun was excellent! Now for the vegetarian option I had the island garden sushi wrap that looked like the Hawaiian rainbow! Loved the purple sweet potatoes and the salad! Everything was so fresh and tasty! I highly recommend this food truck and skip the restaurant row and other touristy restaurants nearby! Your taste buds will thank you!

Awesome Texas Style BBQ with great selection and portions. Wish they were closer to Hilo but worth…read morethe drive. Aloha mau

We just had the best bbq on the island! The brisket was amazing and the chicken was perfectly…read morecooked and it tasted absolutely delicious! they have a bunch of sides and all were tasty. Charlie and his wife were so friendly and really made the whole experience of being there super special. We'll defiantly be back.

We were so lucky to find this spot during our trip around the island! The taco plate was delicious…read moreand filling. Drinks were spectacular too! The limeade was refreshing and the chai is a custom blend by the owners. The owner was friendly and we had a lovely time chatting. There is some outdoor seating available if needed! This food truck is tucked away a little bit, but just follow the signs and park on the street nearby. Casual, make sure to dress for the weather.

If you have ever heard the term "hidden gem", that perfectly describes Saucy Mama's food truck. The…read morefood truck is located about 17 miles south of Hilo airport in Mountain View on the Big Island in Hawaii. Use your GPS map and you will find the hidden gem. The truck is located off the street in a stationary position behind a chain-linked fence. "It doesn't move except during an earthquake", according to Rachel, the friendly, smiling, lovely woman who owns the business. Rachel makes all her food from scratch and her food menu changes each day, except for two main items that you can see in the images: Kalua Pork Taco Plate and African Peanut soup. My tacos were piled high with meat and the raspberry chipotle sauce on the Kalua Pork taco gave it a delicious tropical island twist. My plate consisted of one Kalua pork taco and one chicken taco that was covered in a pineapple chutney that I loved. The Hapa rice (a mixture of white and brown rice) was provided with Rachel's "Awesome Sauce". I mixed the Awesome Sauce into the rice and loved every bite. I also bought the African Peanut soup and let my brother-in-law taste it before me. He took his first spoonful, looked at me and said, "wow!". He took four more spoonfuls and followed each one with another "wow!". I brought a second portion home and everyone who tried it, including me, had the same "wow" reaction. Without hesitation, I suggest you try the taco plate and peanut soup (unless you have a peanut allergy). If you are not a fan of cilantro, let Rachel know since some items have cilantro on (or in) them. Since this is a food truck, and the 4 to 6 food item menu changes daily, you never know what items will be on the menu when you visit. I think you will find something delicious no matter when you visit. My brother-in-law had the spaghetti bowl and raved about how great the sauce tasted. It was a very large portion so his wife got to taste it at home and she also said it tasted great! I also bought 3 of the four 16 ounce soups being served that day: a Thai dish called Jok with shrimp, a meatless taco soup, and a creamy chicken and mushroom soup. All were yummy as stated by all the relatives with whom I shared the soups. Lastly, I bought two limeades, one of which included a blended cucumber, adding an extra layer of flavor to the already delicious, refreshing drink. There is so much to try at Saucy Mama's that I may need to return before I head back home to the mainland. The truck is open for business only Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM, so be sure to visit only on one of those three days. Did I mention that on the Yelp Top 100 Food Trucks list updated in July, 2025, Saucy Mama's was ranked 38. There are thousands of food trucks all over the United States so to be ranked 38 is quite a distinguished honor! Congratulations, Rachel!!

We did a call in early. We got there at 11am but it took another 20-30 minutes. Food was delicious…read more All the crispy pork was still crispy and yummy.

This food truck was a great find during our trip to Hilo this July 2026. Located in the Keaau Road…read morein Pahoa, it was easily accessible from the rather busy Keaau road, and parking is readily available and free. We ordered crispy pata - fried pork hock - and at $14/lb the portion is ginormous! We also ordered pancit with roasted pork, and 8 pcs lumpia. Everything was made fresh which took only about 20 minutes. It was worth the wait. We absolutely enjoyed our orders. We will make the stop at Leo's kitchen if we are in Pahoa again. Customer service is friendly, and courteous. If you crave good food, friendly service, and great value for your buck make Leo's kitchen a must stop in Pahoa. Come here hungry because the portions are huge! Note: Leo's kitchen is open only on Fridays and Saturdays. If you want pass the wait, there is a nice local produce/fruit market next to Leo's you can walk to, browse and shop, also with great prices. Mahalo!

Amazing Bahn Mi from an amazing lady! Best I have ever had, I have been searching for better, I…read moredoubt I will ever find it. Drove back the next day from Hilo just to have another. May need to make another trip from Seattle just to have it again. To top it off, she is the sweetest little lady you will ever meet!

This place is a staple in Hilo. They can get busy during lunch hours, but be patient, it is worth…read moreit. There is something about the quality of the ingredients that makes this place different from other bahn mis. I've been here several times recently and the consistency of flavor is outstanding. They also have covered seating available to use during the Hilo rain. I like to get a coffee with my sandwich at Hilo Ice Coffee.

Such delicious Thai food - this is a must try! The pad kee mao was very tasty and had a nice kick…read more Everything tastes fresh, and service is very friendly and quick!

We love everything especially the garlic shrimp. Aunty is very sweet. Mild is nice n spicy. We go…read moreto Friday night market just for this food.

They got the best Rice cakes on the island! Service is always great! The Manapua and pork hash are…read morepretty good.

Visiting my niece in Hilo and wanted to pick up some manapua for her and my nephew. Found Lee's…read morevia Yelp which is about a block away from my niece's place, which was perfect! Didn't pay attention to the photos that were posted on Yelp that this was being operated out of a house. So, if you're unfamiliar and new to this place don't be fooled if you walk up the front steps and the doors are locked! Lol. Walk towards the carport and they have a takeout window in the right hand corner. There is also a few parking stalls. I had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Lee, who I believe runs and owns the business. She's such a lovely lady and we chatted for a bit as she didn't recognize me and inquired how I had found her place. She said that she knows all her regulars and appreciated the new business! My niece and nephew really enjoyed the manapua and pork hash and rice cake (her specialty and gifted by her, that is not sold!!!!). I also ordered 2 lbs of their char siu burnt ends to take back with me. Mrs. Lee says they sell out of them very early and offered to save 2 lbs for me to pick up the next day! Mrs. Lee, thank you for being so warm and welcoming!!!! Can't wait to come back again! Mahalo!

One of the best food trucks in Hilo. Great prices and friendly staff! They make some bomb shoyu…read morepoke! And everything is fresh!

Posted up by Kai Store. The chips for the nachos and poke was Ono. Very friendly and reasonable…read morepricing.