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Visiting this food truck was one of the highlights of our trip. The food was amazing and the owner…read morewas so welcoming that he made us feel special. We were hungry in the morning, so we arrived just after they opened. There was lots of parking. We ordered and while the Poi rolls were cooking we had a chance to chat with the owner Dennis. He described the extra effort that they put into every ingredient. Later after we finished eating, Dennis would bring bowls of freshly cut cantaloupe from a close-by market. It was perfectly ripe and one of the best that I have tasted. That is an example of the Aloha you will feel while visiting. I have been to Hawaii a dozen times and was never a fan of Poi because I never tasted a dish that was prepared properly. We went to a picnic the previous day that had a donut like pasty made with Poi and fresh Poi made at a local restaurant. They were both delicious and this totally changed my opinion. Based on that positive experience I wanted to try the signature Poi dog. We opted for the spicy version. It was so tasty with the matching condiments. If you are a foodie that wants to try something unique, be sure to give it a try. Dennis has a sister location in Waikiki that is managed by his partner Hong Banh-Mi sandwiches are one of my weekly lunch options when at home, so we were excited to plan a visit to Aloha Hot Dog and Banh-Mi for dinner!

John's is a must see and must try amazing person selling an amazing Hot Dog! Fast friendly and very…read morepersonable, this is a great location to just grab and chill on the beach! Get it John's way you won't be disappointed! Has earned my business we will be back!

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.

Great service and many food options to try with many beverages. As well as good prices and tasted…read morevery good.

Mr. Cow is always my go-to spot when I am at Ala Moana. That, paired with their "Flaming Cheetah"…read morehit the spot. (And I say that as a someone who is Lactose Intolerant) LOL. It seems their portions have changed over the years but it still tastes phenomenal and leaves you satisfied. One order is all you need to feel satisfied. Their staff are usually students, but are still kind and patient. As for the ambiance, the seating area is Ala Moana's Food Court. As usual, finding a place to sit can be a challenge and a mission, especially you have a large party. Fortunately, for us, we were able to find seats right in front of Mr. cow which made it convenient. 10 out of 10 recommend at least to try. You can get at least one order to share among everybody because the taste is really unique.

I worked nearby and would always see the owner and his hot dog stand. I don't know why I never…read morestopped by earlier since I love hotdogs. Biggest regret! It was amazing, absolutely tasty tasty dogs. If you want some classic hot dogs that taste like childhood nostalgia, then stop by! Highly recommended :)

I usually never leave reviews when I'm unsatisfied or unhappy with a spot but I genuinely believe…read morethey're wrong for serving this food to the public. I hope they really start thinking about improving their cleanliness, customer service, and their food. The food was sloppy and honestly tasted like it had just been sitting there for some time. The hot dog was RUBBERY and the bread was hard. The customer service felt careless and rushed too. On top of all of that, the cleanliness wasn't the best. When I tell you we tried to force ourselves to eat the food because we were starving and EVERYTHING else always closes so early. Between the customer service, the cleanliness and food it's definitely not worth the price.

I originally wanted to try here for its pizza hot dog but they don't have it here anymore. I heard…read moreit was good. The regular hot dog seems overpriced. Staff was friendly but their service was slow. No indoor seating, so have to sit outside. I would try again if they have their pizza hot dog.

My 1st time ever eating a plant based dog that was grilled to perfection AND had a nice "meaty"…read morechew and consistency to it, great grillin' Michael! I'm flying back to Cali on Tuesday, but I'm gonna try n get back for a 2nd snack attack!!

I had been scrolling through Instagram on my lunch break yesterday when I happened to come across a…read morepost that indicated that Muki Dogs' Waikiki location had temporarily (?) relocated to Kaka'ako for the time being. And not just anywhere in Kaka'ako, but Mother Waldron Park to be exact, which is literally within walking distance from my workplace. Since I never have the chance to go by Waialae Ave. (their first/main location), I figured that now would be as good a time as any to stop by and see what the hype was all about. I walked over around noon with my boss and coworker and initially, I had panicked as I thought I had misread the post, but for those walking on foot, especially from Punchbowl area, Muki Dogs will be located at the farthest end of the park (adjacent to the food trucks). Just keep walking and you'll be able to spot Gene (the owner) as we had. Once we got to the stand, I had promptly ordered 2 Miso Kake and 1 The Works, to which Gene had jokingly asked if they were all for me. I clarified that 2 of the 3 were mine, so he wasn't completely off the mark, but I felt bad as I have RBF and face masks only serve to increase the severity of said expression, so Gene must've took my response as offended when I was just hangry. But if I had to be perfectly honest, I could easily eat four of these in one sitting and not be sorry lol. In any case, once I had ordered and paid for my dog, my boss and coworker also ordered as well, and Gene went straight to work on our orders. For those visiting for the first time, they currently have two options: 1) The Works, which is a very traditional hot dog with relish, sriracha mayo, ketchup, mustard, and Spanish crumble, and 2) Miso Kake, which is an Asian inspired hot dog full of umami flavors, with pickled scallion, sriracha mayo, miso paste and furikake crumble. I ended up getting one of each for myself since I wanted to see what the difference was in terms of flavors. Gene is really quick too as I believe it only took about 5-10 minutes, if even that long, to prep our orders, and my boss had even commented that Gene had some Top Chef moves when it came to our orders. Before we knew it, Gene thanked us for waiting and gave us a bag (no charge) full of our hot dogs and we headed back to the office for a taste test. So for those short on time, this would be a perfect place to stop by and grab a quick bite. I wasn't sure what to expect from a vegan hot dog, but I know one of the things that stood out to me about most of the reviews for Muki Dogs was that it didn't actually taste like a vegan hot dog. So with that in mind, I dug into The Works first and absolutely loved every bite I took. I think what's great about The Works is that because it mimics a traditional hot dog with the ketchup , mustard, and relish, it's almost as if your mind automatically makes the connection, and with the addition of the sriracha mayo and the Spanish crumble, there's an additional creamy, slightly spicy, and crunchy component that only emphasizes how delicious the hot dog is. In fact, I can very well see how someone could easily not even realize they were eating a vegan hot dog (it was that good!). The Miso Kake was also a good option and a perfect alternative for someone looking for a different type of hot dog. The miso paste and the sriracha mayo lend a nice creamy/salty flavor base for the pickled scallions and the furikake crumble, and the texture you get from each bite is absolutely divine. However, I do think that if you're not a fan of umami flavors, that this might not be the hot dog for you as it does somewhat emphasize the vegan hot dog more so than The Works. Overall, if you happen to be in the area or are interested in trying out a vegan hot dog, I would highly recommend visiting Gene at the Muki Dogs stand, especially as they are now stationed in Kaka'ako, which is quite convenient for anyone who has wanted to visit but never found the time to do so. The hot dogs are a little on the pricier side, but nothing like Hank's Haute Dogs nearby, and you will be left feeling full and content without the regret. Plus, Gene seems like a really nice guy who cares about the food that he makes, and it shows not just in the way he makes the hot dogs but also in the way that the flavors come through. And if that doesn't sell you, well...aren't you at least a little bit curious as to what a vegan hot dog tastes like? Best stop by to find out!

I have a weekly craving for Bahn-Mi sandwiches and the Char Siu pork sandwich served here…read morefulfilled all of my desires. Five Stars! We met Dennis while eating at Hula Dog and he told us about his sister location in Honolulu that is run by his partner Hong. His passionate description of the authentic ingredients that go into their Bahn-Mi intrigued me enough to go and try one. We had just finished eating at a happy hour, but I wanted a sandwich to take on board my flight to next day. There are several moist ingredients that would soak the roll overnight, so Hong was kind enough to pack the ingredients separately. This allowed me to assemble the sandwich when i was ready. I had to wait until I arrived at my destination to eat, but it was worth the effort. I was happily surprised that Hong had packed extra Pate along with the other ingredients. The flavor of the Pate was perfection and I had to resist the urge to eat it all instead of spreading it on my sandwich. The assembled sandwich reminded me of the first Bahn-Mi that I had in Vietnam many years ago. The roll had the right crunch and all of the flavors come together in the right proportions. Delicious! Many thanks to Hong and Dennis for going out of their way to cater to my special request. It was memorable!

Had a craving for a Banh Mi and stumbled into this little place between Waffle & Berry and Sam's…read more The bread was outstanding - has all the right sounds! I was not eating meat so I opted for the plant based sausage banh mi with fries. The veggies were so crunchy and yumm. The gentleman that rung me up was a very sweet older gentleman.

Follow that big yellow sign!!!…read more Burgers & Burritos Hawaii I found at the Honolulu Farmers Market every Wednesday night market at the Blaisdell Center and at apparently at a few more that I'm not able to get to but their huge yellow sign says "Mexican Food Gourmet Burgers" in huge font so it can get confusing but so easy to find. Once you're there it's exactly that Mexican Food and Gourmet Burgers...and hot dogs! Well that's what I was actully craving...Island-Style Sonoran Dog. Bacon wrapped hot dog topped with grilled onions, pico de Gallo, guacamole, garlic aioli, sour cream and mustard all for $9. What a loaded dog it certainly was and it was made to order and is certainly worth just a couple minutes wait. So saucy and flavorful this bite was incredible the pico de Gallo just added the freshness that I loved, the bacon who doesn't love that was a nice salty touch and sour cream and garlic aioli just made it that much more bougie, Yup and with their name it's all about the burgers and Mexican foods which they have an impressive list to choose from...I got my eye on the Portabella Sandwich and Big Burrito (which they can make vegetarian) cause I dare you to pass this place when you can smell the grill going omg!! All made to order so you can have the topping of our choice with our without items you want. Thank you!

Burgers + Burritos = Happiness!!!…read more During several foraging visits at the Honolulu Farmers Market, we have passed by Burgers & Burritos Hawaii (BBHI) as aromas of their fresh grilling hamburgers or toasting flour tortillas would fill the air. We've passed by enough times to have "studied" their menu so that we could decisively order once we patiently waited in line for our turn. We'd watch the female worker who worked as an order taker, cashier, and plate prep while the male worker focused his grilling skills on the plancha (similar to a flat top griddle). This food stall definitely gets busy as we've seen and been in lines of 10-deep. There was something in the back of my mind that told me that I had either read or heard about BBHI before and sure enough, Yelp Bud Fran C wrote an effusive review about BBHI in April 2020. Their burger menu offers 4 different styles: Classic, Hawaiian, Specialty, or Portabello. BBHI also offers an Island-style Sonoran Dog which is an all-beef hot dog wrapped in bacon and grilled and topped with onions, bell peppers, and roasted garlic aïoli. I didn't ask what qualifies this dish as "Island-style" but I'm assuming that it's because it's NOT your typical Sonoran dog that is served with beans, tomatoes, onions, jalapeño sauce, and mayonnaise. As good as these burgers and Sonoran dog looked, we came to BBHI for their LA-inspired taqueria Mexican food. Oh, how I looked forward to having my taste buds tickled with Cal-Mex specialties. So, we ordered the following items. -Chile Verde Plate: The menu described this dish as braised tender pork chunks in their homemade green chile sauce (Chile Verde). The Chile Verde is served as a choice of either burrito-style or on a plate with rice and black beans. Condiments on this plate were dollops of guacamole and sour cream or was it crema (Mexican sour cream)? Indeed, this chile Verde made from tomatillos, poblanos, and jalapeños had some spice kick but was easily mellowed by the crema. I rolled some of the flavorful pork chile Verde into the steaming hot street taco corn tortillas and found myself wanting another 2 more tortillas to sop up the sauce. This takeout plate was generously portioned and I still got full even though I shared it with my husband. $11. -Quesadilla with Meat: My husband chose chicken meat from among beef, pork, and chicken to fill this quesadilla. The flour tortilla quesadilla was loaded with pico de gallo and lots of cheese. There were dollops of guacamole and crema to complement the quesadilla. My husband asked for a couple of containers of red salsa to accompany his quesadilla. He warned me that the red salsa was spicier than the chile Verde which I had already found out about after dipping a piece of chicken from a quesadilla and feeling the chile burn in my throat. $10 The menu items at BBHI are limited but are flavorful and really remind me of LA's Guisado's or Roast-To-Go. Prices are reasonable for the fresh made-to-order food and the service is friendly. We'd gladly return to try more of their Cal-Mex offerings or if we're in the mood for a burger, their Classic cheeseburger looks quite appetizing. We'll be back again since both burgers and burritos DO make us Happy!

Tucked away on Mililani Street in downtown Honolulu is a bomb food truck serving up amazing lunches…read moreat a great price. Since it's wildly popular with both office workers and construction crews, the line can get crazy. You'll find a huge mix of people waiting out front, all praying their favorites don't sell out before they reach the window. But even if they run out of a specific item, it's easy to find a backup option because everything on the menu hits the spot. So far, I've tried their lamb curry, beef stew, boneless kalbi, hamburger, salmon, steamed seabass as well as some other items. To be honest, I haven't had a bad meal yet. To guarantee you get exactly what you want, your best bet is to show up right when they open at 11:00 AM because they regularly sell out of popular dishes by noon. The woman running the truck is lightning-fast at plating up the food, but definitely pack your patience since she manages the entire operation completely solo. Consider this my official due diligence in unlocking this gem to let the Yelp community know about this special downtown spot.

Great price for the amount of food. My plate was packed for only $15. Today I got the braised beef…read morewith fettuccine. The potato mac is always a must. The great customer service and delicious food keeps me coming back. Go early so you can get first dibs on the menu. I got there around 10:45am and there was no one in line.

I don't know about you, but I know when I was a omni every once and a while I like getting a quick…read morehot dog all dressed up. Habits don't change so as a vegan now I appreciate having Muki dogs to fill that craving without any worries about - is this or that vegan. Everything is! I always believed that a beyond sausage was huge but the first time I had "the works" dog that sucker disappeared so quick it shocked even me. Every bite was so yummy with all the toppings. I plan to try the miso dog one day, I'm not a fan of miso but I can say based on the flavor profile of the works dog, I trust that the creation will be nicely balanced. So glad they have a location in Kakaako!

I love hotdogs so I had to try out Muki Dogs! I traveled from Kaneohe to Cook Street to try out…read morethis Gourmet Hotdog. Owner Gene was super friendly and explained to me the different kinds of dogs (2) he has. I got the Miso Dog, I don't know how describe it but it was awesome!! These hotdogs are veggie dogs but the taste is great! Added with the toppings, I had to have another! He also has cold drinks for you. If you're in the Kakaako area and hungry for some great hotdogs check out Gene with his Muki Dogs. Lots of parking and he's next to the park.