If you're looking for garlic shrimp on the North Shore, Aloha Shrimp is my go-to spot. I actually…read moreprefer it over Giovanni's for two simple reasons: the line is never crazy long, and the shrimp isn't swimming in grease. The food is packed with flavor without feeling heavy afterward. I'm more of a low-key, mom-and-pop kind of guy, and this shrimp truck fits that vibe perfectly. I usually order the classic garlic shrimp, but today I decided to try the spicy lemon garlic shrimp--and wow. It was so good I honestly wished I could turn around and order it all over again. If you're driving the North Shore and craving garlic shrimp, don't overlook Aloha Shrimp. It's consistently delicious, the service is quick, and it's one of those places I keep coming back to

The French fries were the best I've ever had!!!!! Crispy and seasoned to perfection!!!…read moreThe orange chicken with rice and corn was yummy too! It was about $25 for the whole meal. The tables outside had ants on them so we didn't sit down. I am marking it down because I would like fried rice instead of white rice and they would not accommodate this request.

If you like Thai, for a quiet side of the island where you don't have as much options as in town…read more This smacks! Green papaya salad is fire and made right, huge portions! Don't hesitate, just go!

For years, my family and I have passed this place. We usually stop by the nearby shrimp truck, but…read morewanted to give this place a try. The owner is very friendly and takes pride in her food. Everything is made in house and made to order, so be prepared to wait a bit. The location is quaint with plenty of parking and beautiful lush green mountains surround Thai Food Express. We ordered the yellow shrimp curry, chicken pad Thai, papaya salad, summer rolls, coconut tapioca and a Thai tea. Everything was hot, fresh and delicious. The food didn't taste greasy or low quality. We will definitely continue to return to this awesome restaurant and try something new.

Papa Ole's is a spot I heard about from a friend, and it hasn't disappointed me yet. It feels like…read morea small mom and pop type place that locals enjoy, which is always a good sign. My personal favorite is the kalbi ribs. They've got that backyard BBQ taste that feels like a homecooked meal, and it's usually what I end up ordering. Simple, comforting, and it just hits. I also love grabbing food here and taking it down the street to eat at the beach. It's one of those meals that feels even better when you're eating it by the water. I just read that they may be closing soon, and if that's true, thank you for all the delicious meals over the years and wishing the team nothing but the best moving forward.

The closing date is set, December 15, 2025…read more Their regulars have stepped up their visits while locals living farther away are making their final pilgrimages. By now, anyone who is a fan knows their food so rather than another review, some tips for securing that last taste. 1. They are in a cellular dead zone. All calls made to their number from a cell phone will fail to connect. You MUST call using a land line phone (those things plugged in the wall with physical buttons to press). BUT... 2. They do not answer their phone if they are busy helping customers. Good luck. SO... 3. Go early and order in person. Popular items like the roast pork and hamburger steak sell out by 10am. Others like the kalbi and pulehu shrot ribs by 11:30. 4. Be patient. The wait time is 45min - 1hr. It is accurate. Use the time to grab poke and drinks in neighboring Laie or Kahuku. It's all worth it. Same loaded plates. Same nostalgic taste. Same aloha delivered with a smile. One last time.

My wife and I have finally conquered the quest of all 3 food trucks. Pho Vientiane was the last…read moretruck. Over the years, we kept blowing it off, staying in our comfort zone with our ol' reliable pho spot. On our way back home from Laie, we said "what the heck" and decided to give it a try. We are very happy that we did! Sitting between 'Aloha Shrimp' truck and 'original Thaifood' truck, 'Pho Vientiane' may not be your first choice. Greeted by the lovely couple inside, they take your order by hand. We ordered the: combination Pho, combination banh mi, 2 mango sticky rices and 1 order of the summer roll. The pho has a simple and refreshing broth, with lots of meat and spice. The noodles aren't too mushy and the sprouts help break up the consistency. They are very generous with their portions, as my wife was only able to conquer about half. Definitely a 10/10. I was not expecting the Banh Mi to be as good as it was. It came with 3 types of meat, 2 sauces and pickled vegetables. The bread had a nice crunch but was soft and easy to eat. I wasn't expecting to get that full off of a $10 sandwich. Nicely done 10/10 The mango sticky rice, visually, I was on the fence about. It's not aesthetically pleasing, but it definitely was appetizing. The mangos were super fresh and the coconut rice was sweet and light, but not too sweet. I only wish they'd put some coconut sauce over it, but that's just my preference. 8.5/10 The summer rolls were refreshing with large pieces of shrimp. They give extra peanut sauce, so that's a plus. Another 10/10. Overall, 'Pho Vientiane Truck' is a great spot if you're on the way to the north shore, craving some delicious pho or need some hot food on a rainy day. My ohana and I will definitely be back.

Pho is very good here. Try other things on the menu as well , but it's very pricey here. Great…read moreservice, parking is very easy to find. Always have space to park. Nice outside clean tables.

Super friendly service and amazing flavor! They have this promo where if you review them on google…read moreafter trying it you can get another one. They're located just of the side of the road, don't miss them!

Great shave ice but watch this guy. He will tap your credit card and give himself a very generous…read moretip. I only found out when I asked for a receipt.

Aloha, I just had the Butter Chicken pie…read more It was very tasty. Do they cook the ingredients from scratch? Or is this a purchased ingredient? The butter chicken tasted like the Sukki's I get. Nothing wrong if so, however I thought these were very homemade & priced as if scratch kitchen homemade. Anyone know? Please advise. I also bought the curry and will have that tomorrow.

First time here today. I love meat pies and saw this place on the way back from Kahuku. Ordered two…read moremeat pies: chicken curry and chicken veggies. Honestly, could not tell the difference unless the lady gave me both chicken curry by mistake. Pies were not bad...little twist would make it worth the $10 per pies. I thought it was pricey for a meat pie. The right price for me would be $6-$7. Pies I got, there was barely any chicken meat inside. Needed a little kick as in more seasoning...maybe a lil dash of chicken bullion and more chicken would be great. I think the crust is perfect. This review is only based on the two chicken meat pies I tried. Would love to try other meat pies: luapulu, and beef meat pies. I would recommend this place for those who love meat pies if you don't mind paying $10 per pie. They have other goodies...bake good and it looks good and appetizing.

Just stopped by and thought I'd give it a try. I got a couple of Dobladas, one chicken and one…read morepork. They were amazing. I like the chicken a little better but both were really good. The couple that runs the truck are super friendly too. Can't wait to try something else

Soooo ono!!!! If you're tired of boring tacos, stop here!!! The pupusas are tasty too!! Great stop…read morein Hauula:)

This place is sooo good!…read more They serve the best French toast for breakfast and they have really good plate lunches for lunch or dinner. I've been coming her for like 10 years and they have always been really nice and the food is great and the service is great and a great environment

Tita's Grill This…read moreis a review for my experience eating at Tita's Grill, a food truck that serves Filipino cuisine. It is located by the Polynesian Cultural Center. Tita's Grill serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner *Be mindful of their hours Hours Monday - Saturday Breakfast: 8:00 am - 10:00 am Lunch 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm Dinner: 05:00 pm - 7:30 pm Closed Sundays & Wednesdays Words to describe Tita's Grill: Filipino Cuisine, flavorful, hearty comfort food, delicious, mouthwatering, fresh, savory Service/Menu: Friendly, efficient, seating is outdoors FOOD TITA'S PACK Rice, pancit (noodles), chicken wings, fried fish, brisket, macaroni salad *Trust me...just get it Yummy! Flavorful! Filling! GARLIC SHRIMP Garlic shrimp, macaroni salad, and rice All of the food plates we ordered were tasty-a warm hug in every bite! My favorite was the Tita's Pack! Portions were huge-and great to share All in all I enjoyed dining at Tita's Grill! Thank you aunties, uncles, and cousins for creating scrumptious and appetizing meals for us! I can't wait to dine with you again soon! Mahalo! Salamat Po!

Need to remind you that you need to stop at this establishment you won't be disappointed…read more Their plate lenses. I am hooked. I'm always stopping by when I have a chance. I love their system where you they take your order and then you take that ticket and then if you do wanna shop for items you're more than welcome to shop around look around support local, which I highly recommend shopping around and then once you are all set with your purchase, you go to the cashier who is really friendly and they just bring you up your ticket and the items that you found in the store what's even better they give you a buzzer so when your food is ready, it goes off that way you're not standing awkwardly in the store. Also allows the cooks to truly be comfortable and not feel the pressure of being watched. I highly recommend coming to despite even if it's your first time or your hundredth time good Ono food. Thanks aunty for the amazing aloha you share with the community everyday

This review might sound a bit bias since I live across the street…read more Delicious comfort local food within 5miles east or west of Hauula. Little heavy on the mayo. Country store feel. I drop in once a week.

Great little taco spot. I was pleasantly surprised by the flavor. We stopped in about an hour…read morebefore closing and still received great service and great food.

Tourist Trap! $27…read morefor a fish burrito that literally had 2 pinky size pieces of boiled fish. Wanted to support local business--as they claim to be--so have good food not expensive crap. Not recommended.