Came here when it was less crowded the seating area is big wide open with chairs, tables, and a…read moregreen luscious outdoor view. There were only a few vendors like maybe 4 trucks at the time we got a plate from a vendor called "Wasabi Express by Tiger" the white woman who most likely also works with the main chef randomly approached us recommends it for my partner and I says it's going to taste great it's made fresh daily,, said why not we came for a trip but honestly it was mid and this is why I don't listen to people but realistically I should've just dogged it in my opinion; understand it's Hawaii we are in a touristy spot, but too overpriced for something that tastes like yoshinoya meat and rice that tastes just like fried rice from a regular Chinese takeout

Went here with friends! The food selection and trucks they have is alright! I thought it would be…read morebigger and lots of trucks like OC night market in LA but i cant complain, the food is amazing! And love the drink i got from the truck strawberry pineapple flavor from tropics truck

The porridge was piping hot and the pork was very finely shredded, which I prefer over tough/chewy…read moreand sometimes fatty slices of meat, as is common at most places. The rice was smooth and thick. I wish there were more century egg bits. The broth flavor could have been a bit stronger, so I asked for shoyu. One order is good for two people. I also ordered shrimp dumplings. They were plump pieces of shrimp and a good size. The skin wasn't thick either. They weren't hot like the porridge was but it was fine coz then I could eat them right away. The hubs got some pork mochi. They were quite generously filled as well. The mochi was crispy and chewy. Everything was decently priced. It's a little stall in the Maunakea Marketplace food court, so mostly self-service over the counter. The uncle was kind and pleasant. Auntie was busy cooking/prepping in the back. We were there around lunchtime on a Sunday so they were probably getting ready to pack up as well. I'd try the fried donut and other dim sum items next time!

Went to Mei Mei Chinese BBQ for a quick pick up & a couple stalls away heading…read more mauka ( mountain side) saw these good looking round sesame seed doughnuts in their display area. Jin Dui in Chinese ! Had to try some . They comes in three's .Got 2 coconut& one red bean filled. $ 5.00 for 3 They were soft once you bite into them& the fillings were the highlight.They are a dim sum shop so you can get all your goodies there. In the Maunakea Food court. Lot of stalls to pickup all kinds of different cultural foods! Service was fast & you can dine in the court or take out! Cash only!

For $16, you get an entire chicken! What a steal! You can…read moreget the Grandmas sauce, which is soy based with tastes of ginger and garlic. The chicken itself is already marinated plentiful, but if you want a little extra something, I'd recommend getting the sauce; it also goes well with the rice. Chicken was tender and had so much meat. Service is fast. This business was run by a bunch of kids, who were friendly and efficient.

This is honestly one of the better rotisserie chickens I've had -- super flavorful and enjoyable…read more Of course, you can't beat the price at Sam's Club, but it still feels good to support a local business, and this spot is perfect for grabbing food and enjoying it at the beach. I personally like having sauce, and I wish they offered some, because that would've made it even better. The parking was easy, and it was cool to watch the chickens being made right there -- adds a fun, fresh touch to the experience. Overall, a tasty local option with great rotisserie chicken and an easy, relaxed setup.

The original shrimp truck. Free parking…read more Been here multiple times in the past but haven't been to this location for awhile. Shrimp is always super flavorful, buttery and garlicky. Very consistent flavor. Prices have been consistent. The line can get long but it moves quick and food comes out quick too. Cash only. They have a hand wash station in the back which is great!

I see from all the other reviews that some say this truck caters to tourists and that is probably…read moretrue, but why not have some tasty shrimp? We stopped in and seemed to arrive right as they opened. We were warmly greeted and ordered the Shrimp Scampi. The food arrived quickly and we dug in. The shrimp are a very good size and plentiful. There is a ton of butter and garlic and we enjoyed the flavor. The sticky rice was a very nice addition and the overall plate felt appropriate to the price point. The seating area was very welcome and nice. We did see some tours start to arrive just after we got our food so I do imagine they get very crowded later in the day. I think this is a great stop if you are on the North Shore.

I wasn't expecting to find a good shrimp spot inside a liquor store, but I was pleasantly…read moresurprised. After leaving a doctor's appointment, I had a craving for shrimp and Google Maps led me here and they did not disappoint. This is definitely one of my favorite shrimp plate places. Aloha Shrimp on the North Shore is still my #1 pick, but this spot is easily in my top 5. The service was good, and my food came out in about six minutes. There isn't much ambiance since it's located inside a liquor store with no seating, so it's definitely more of a takeout place.

Flavor is good. Comparable to famous kahuku shrimp. But somewhat on the sweeter side. Like they…read moreadded sugar. Would go again if craving garlic shrimp and don't wanna drive to north shore.

SO GOOD. We've been on the hunt for authentic Mexican food and finally found our spot…read more Everything tastes like a true home-cooked meal--full of flavor, not watered down at all. You can tell they really care about their food and take pride in what they're serving. The people here are super friendly and welcoming, and you can feel that sense of community right away. It honestly feels like you're eating at someone's home. They're located inside Palama Market in Aiea right by the entrance--hard to miss. Definitely coming back

Now this made me miss home! Everything from the tacos to the horchata, it was amazing. They had…read moremany tacos to choose from starting from pollo ( chicken ), carne asada ( steak ), and my favorite birria ( marinated shredded beef w/ consome ). UBE HORCHATA! growing up in Las Vegas and being in a heavily Hispanic community. Trying that beverage made my taste buds dance. Highly recommend. Staff treated myself and my other half as if we were regulars and took the time to explain each entree if we had any questions! Now don't let the outside fool you, soon as you walk in and see the small decorations they have in the kitchen. It feels like home. One thing I would suggest to their menu is that their elote, I wish for it to be on the cob and have that cheesy flavor to it. It was different but delicious. My opinion probably the best yet affordable taco spot in Oahu!

Great hotdogs, and it's a great place/views to have one by the lagoon. This is one of the…read morebetter/best food options unless you are willing to walk a long ways. The guy that runs this is very nice, and fun to talk to.

I've lived here for seven years and walked past this hot dog stand countless times. Every time I…read morewalk by the owner Jon smile and say hello, every time. And on one of my last walk in Waikiki, I got on of his hotdogs. John and his staff were incredibly welcoming. He's originally from Philly, and as someone from the East Coast, I immediately felt that warm hospitality. John is so sweet, he even offered me the hot dog on the house... completely unexpected, but a true reflection of John's demeanor. I went with the chicken hot dog "John style" (well that is everything but the sauerkraut). I wasn't hesitate about the mustard because I'm usually not a fan but the staff insisted it was more like Dijon mustard anyways. The hotdog was loaded, flavorful, and way better than I expected for someone who usually keeps it simple with the toppings. The bun broke down a bit from all the toppings, but that was to be expected with all the toppings loaded on there. You can't beat the location, it's right outside the Ilikai by the lagoon though the service alone makes this an easy five stars. I'm really happy this ended up being one of my last food experiences living in Hawaii. I'd be eager to see John and his staff again if I return.

The hype is REAL. We had been trying to come here for the past three years, but between the early…read moreclosing time and things selling out fast, we somehow missed it every single trip. This year, we were determined to make it early enough to finally try the Bald Guy, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. The food was honestly divine. We tried the pan-fried poke, kalbi beef, furikake crusted salmon, chopped steak, and spam musubi, and every single thing was incredible. It was so good that we ended up eating here twice during our trip. Also, special shoutout to the mac and cheese because WOW... it is ridiculously good. My personal favorites were the poke, chopped steak, and kalbi beef, but truly everything we ordered was amazing. The staff was also super kind and helpful with all our questions. Just a heads up, they do sell out of certain items before closing, so definitely try to get there earlier rather than later. Cannot wait to come back!

We got here at the start of lunch just after 11am. I don't think you can go wrong with Da Bald Guy…read moreanything. I was here before and had the kalbi beef. This time I wanted to try the garlic shrimp bc I've only heard good things. My niece and her boyfriend were visiting and I wanted them to experience this food truck. They ordered a combo plate with the garlic shrimp and steak. The food was delicious. They actually rated it the best meal that had while they were on the island. That should tell ya something. The shrimp were big and cooked perfectly. Seasoned to perfection. Just the right amount of garlic and the extra sauce made for the best rice. I was happy with the quantity of shrimp too. Definitely a worth it meal in my book. I also got a teriyaki spam musubi to try. Also good. I like how they wrapped it. Just a slight variation from the ones I typically eat. Will definitely be back. I still want to try the salmon. We got in line just at the right time bc when we turned to sit down after ordering there was a long line that had formed behind us. Our food got done quickly and we sat down at the picnic tables to enjoy it. It was busy so we shared a picnic table with another family. Hopefully you don't mind doing that bc space is often limited.

"Andagi Heaven- but there's more!"…read more Their andagi is great. But their bentos and bowls are among the best. We are partial to their veggie bentos, their bitter melon bento offering in particular. There are quite filling and pretty guilt free- but more importantly, it's delicious. But of course, if you crave andagi and it's not Bon dance season, Teruyas has you covered.

Takeout lunch from Honolulu, Hawaii…read more.. I guess I've never been here before because I thought that Teruya's Andagi just sells andagi (Okinawan donut). However, when I saw Jackie K.'s photos and reviews, I learned that bentos are available, too! The next obstacle for me was the parking. I dislike metered street parking. I had to just figure it out. Another aspect to consider was the hours of operation. Teruya's Andagi is closed on Sundays and Mondays. The remaining five days of the week are open from 10am to 2pm. When I approached the cozy shop, there was a line out the door! That's because customers don't go inside. Everyone stays outside. The workers are inside and there's a table blocking the entrance. On the table are samples of bentos with prices clearly marked. Service was very friendly! I told the cheerful woman that this was my first visit. She explained that this company used to be at Shirokiya! Wow... that was quite a while ago... over 8 years?... at Ala Moana Center! I took 3 bentos to my mom's house and shared with my sister and niece. My sister said her office had ordered from Teruya's in the past! My niece enjoyed the Shrimp Tempura roll. I liked everything... the Veggie Bento was colorful and tasty! The Garlic Chicken Roll Bento and andagi in the Veggie Bento were delicious! The prices were so reasonable! I will return!

Oohhh these guys…read more.. I just love how they bougie up our beloved mochi the classic treat that's not too sweet but does give you the freedom to enjoy it plain, stuffed or dusted with various coatings. Da Mochi Guys does that and more as I found them at Makana Mkt in Ka Makana Ali'i Sunday market from 11a-3p it's just so hard to resist peeking in to see the load they have made for the day with one table with the classic mochi stuffed with Oreo, cookie butter, brownie and kulolo while another table had the butter mochi OMG! Biscoff, Biko and OG that was it for me as I got the OG but noticed a jar of Dubai spread a jar that was a great way to turn any treat to Dubai yumminess which is so smart. The staff there was a trooper in the torrential rain pouring down as it got pretty intense at times but happy to support these great local small biz and share a bit of that happy vibe along the way. Thank you!

Went to the night market at Pearl. Line got super long. We picked up mochi with kulolo and the oreo…read morebomb. Mochi is soft and tasted good. Prices are high though and no customer service.