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    4 years ago

    Absolutely some of the best Asian food in the area from brick and mortar to food trucks! There is nothing on the menu that isn't good!

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    Papa Haoles - Kalua pig plate with cucumber salad...delicious!

    Papa Haoles

    4.7(3 reviews)
    4.6 km

    I am so happy that they brought their food truck to Lincoln Lodge in Hodgenville. The Kalua Pork is…read moreso good that I immediately went to Elizabethtown the next day at lunch time since I was going to be close to their serving spot for more of that delectable dish. Absolutely phenomenal Kalua Pork done exactly as it should be. I have since tried several of their other menu items but the pork is far and above my very favorite. Whatever protein your palate desires they have something to please you. I was discussing the various menu options just Wednesday night with the only person in front of me in line and she expressed her strong desire for the Chicken Teriyaki Rice Bowl. I told her that I had been pleased with everything on the menu but she was going to stay strong and stick with her usual order. Once again, this is in Hodgenville, not a place known for adventuresome eating, and their food is so good that they already have a strong following in an area where Hawaiian cuisine is practically unknown. By the time the truck actually opened for service, there was a significant line of people waiting to order. It also makes me very happy that poke is on the horizon. I am very excited to try some actual authentic Hawaiian poke! This is a must try food truck and I would not be surprised if a brick and mortar place may soon be in the mix.

    Papa Haoles (How-lees as pronounced on their food truck) is fairly new yet gaining a fast and…read morepopular recognition. Considering there hasn't been any competition to them in the area it is a welcomed option to the area. In all fairness to them, coming from the islands and making many of the same dishes they offer, "Mama's is hard to beat." Know that this is not a complaint or to say mine is better. Everyone has different tastes for what they are used to and what Papa Haoles offers may provide what an individual has preference. If you crave Hawaiian style "grinds" and either don't know how to make it or want the quick fix, this should be your go-to. Their rotation of locations each day is smart to extend their reach within Hardin County. What is nice is they rotate within the same day! This is the essence of a food truck, to be on the move and for you to be ready to go after where they may be. In the spirit of some popular trucks in bigger cities giving them #papahaoles will increase their recognition and following. They are also great at rotating their offerings and providing new items to prevent stagnation. It won't be a surprise if they eventually gain enough volume to demand a storefront in the near future. Their 4 star rating is primarily based on the variety of options, the unique faire that this area lacks and the taste of the islands this area desperately needed. Islanders support other islanders and it's exciting to know we have somewhere to go, when "Mama don't feel like cooking tonight" A great alternative over the plethora of Asian style restaurants in the area. Wishing them continued success!

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    4.0(719 reviews)
    46.3 kmHighlands- Bonnycastle, Bardstown Road
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    Make sure you're hungry when you arrive at this gem. The menu has quite a variety to say the…read moreleast. We had sushi and Asian bowls that were just phenomenal. Thanks to Karli our waitress who was so very nice and asked us what we liked. She gave fantastic recommendations which we took her up on. For the bowls (bibimbap) we had the stir fried vegetable with added pork and the Al Pastor bowl which had pineapple in it which I'm a sucker for. Karli then explained the sushi varieties. We got two that were huge and so delicious. I really wanted the Lemongrass Miso Soup but thought it was too hot outside for soup. Karli said give it a try anyway and I'm glad I did. Outside btw was not bad at all. Very cool setting with high top full bench patio with cool greenery surrounding it. The overhead fans made it extremely nice as well. Just a most wonderful dining experience all the way for a special wedding anniversary dinner.

    I have had some good dining experiences at this place but last evening was the worst. The air…read moreconditioning was out, which was NOT the fault of the establishment but certainly didn't add to the ambience. THAT is not a part of this review though. It's summer and sizzly hot and electrical issues happen. We deal. This would easily have been overlooked if the service or the food had compensated. But our server could not have cared less about us and was aloof and cold, expressionless. Took forever to come to our table and barely checked on us the entire meal. Then, after waiting an eternity, we were both brought the wrong food. Yes, we each were served the wrong dish. We both had ordered scallops and we both got sashimi. We were so hungry that we simply went ahead and ate it so that we could get out of that place. Indifferent waiters do not HEAR well, apparently. I likely won't be back. There are simply too many other good sushi places in Louisville. This was more than simply "one bad night" for the restaurant, in my opinion. It was a composite of "yuck."

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