Okay, I hired Beachside Food & Delights to cater shave ice for our rehearsal dinner on 9/19/19 in…read moreHau'ula at a private estate. I had another vendor booked who had cancelled on me last minute, so I reached out to them only 4 days prior to my event. (found their info on YELP). They were so quick to respond! I was able to secure their services within an hour of the other one cancelling on me. The pricing was so so reasonable. I paid for 2 hours of service and they stayed for closer to 3 hours. ALSO, the shave ice is sooooooo good and the set-up was really cute! Everyone loved it and would highly recommend to anyone looking for shave ice catering,

Wonderful service! I just went to their location next to Kayas and really appreciated how much…read morealoha these guys had! I ordered a steak sandwich and fries after work and it was a nice ending to my day. Portion was perfect and the food was very well seasoned. The owner also gave me a free guava puff! If you are looking for casual beach food at a decent price, please stop by here. They also take Venmo and PayPal- no one else around here does that even though we are all so tech dependent nowadays!! I think they may also add Apple Pay as well. Mahalo again for the ono food and aloha spirited service :)

Pros: husband got to go shrimp scampi. It was greasy but flavorful. I got garlic hot dog on a bun…read more Best way to eat hotdogs. Cons: wish they had fries for my hotdog. the to go packaging looks so flimsy. But it was actually sturdy.

Came to this food truck to try their shrimp scampi and see what all the hype was about. We ordered…read morethe Shrimp Scampi and the No Refunds Hot & Spicy Shrimp. Both plates came out very quickly. The No Refunds Hot & Spicy Shrimp was really good and had plenty of flavor. Unfortunately, I was a little disappointed with the Shrimp Scampi, as it didn't have much flavor, especially when it came to the garlic. The rice on both plates was also very mushy, which I didn't enjoy. Overall, I wasn't as impressed with the food as I expected to be. In my opinion, this place is a little overhyped. The shrimp itself was good, but based on the overall meal, I don't feel it lived up to the hype.

Exceptional food…read more The stark and fried butterfly shrimp were superb. The steak was buttery tender. The shrimp were perfectly crunchy. I ate at the other food trucks which were terrible. My second at around the island and I chose here and I So glad I did. One of the best meals I had on Oahu.

Awesome little stop! Right across from the beach, the food was amazing! I love the little sitting…read morearea on the beach, the swing is so sweet! The fried oysters and calamari were a great appetizer! The garlic shrimp was SOO good! Friendly service, cash only! Food truck next convenience store, and an amazing coffee stop.

What a gem! It took…read morea bit of searching but I'm so glad we located Kalena's Hut to try the incredible Chicken Teriyaki! He was so friendly and kind and we loved the sauce! Kalena was so sweet and he made sure we were able to try everything first and gave us ample napkins, etc for the road. Absolute must visit if you're on the north side of the island!

I wouldn't say it's hidden but it's kinda hidden since it's a little bit away from all the food…read moretrucks. It's on the way to the small museum that is in the area with the car that's painted. Very nice people & it smells and tastes amazing. Only downside is my plate had a lot of bones, which i would've preferred the bones to be meat instead. Chicken plate 4/5 wish there was less bones more meat Spam Musubi 3/5 nothing unique about it, just a simple spam Musubi, the rice to spam ratio could be worked on though.

We came to Coconut Girl after spending the day at Kualoa Ranch, and it was exactly what we needed…read moreafter being out in the hot sun. This charming food truck is run by a very friendly couple who made us feel so welcome. We ordered the açaí bowl and the Coconut Girl Special, and both were absolutely delicious and so refreshing. The shaved ice was incredibly soft, and the flavors were amazing. The açaí bowl was loaded with fresh fruit and was both filling and nutritious. The location is perfect, right by the water with a beautiful ocean breeze, making it the ideal spot to relax and cool off. If you're in the area, I highly recommend stopping by.

So glad we tracked them down since the truck moved locations! You can find them right by Kualoa…read moreRanch now. Definitely a bit of a splurge price-wise, but so worth it. The portions are huge, making it the perfect dessert to share with my hubs on a hot summer day. Insanely good and fresh!

Hello, my Yelp friends. Please allow me to introduce you to Chef Bells & his Southern Grinds. He…read moreis out in Kahuku, but I got a taste of his food when he traveled out to Kailua Elementary during our Fun Run. If you follow me, then you know about my search for the best fried chicken I can get my hands on. Well, Chef Bells definitely ranks high in my list! The fried chicken is done fresh. You can watch him doing the fry-up while you wait. The seasoning is just right. The outside is crisp & inside is juicy. It seriously so good! The Mac n Cheese is EXACTLY what I look for. Cheese, bacon, and bread crumbs. There is cheese all the way through - not just sitting on top. The noodles were soft, not rubbery. I'm telling you, you HAVE to try it! DELICIOUS! The pricing was a la carte. It was $3 for each piece of chicken and $3 per scoop of Mac n Cheese. Was it worth it? YES! He definitely has a new fan in me!

Wow. I can't believe I'm the first one to review this place. Southern grinds is owned and operated…read moreby a couple who are in love with each other as much as they're in love with cooking for the community. I would go with the fried chicken (so freaking delicious), along with their rice with special seasoning (can't remember the formal name), as well as the cornbread. OK, and can I just say a word about the chicken? OMG. The chicken. Fried perfectly so the skin is just right and the chicken is so dang juicy. They set up I think on Tuesdays but if you ever see their tent out, you have to go more than once because the food is crazy good and I kind of want them to open their own restaurant here in Kahuku . lol.

First timer here. Absolute gas. I got a whole chicken, cut. Waited a half hour. Smashed the entire…read morething to my dome. Can't speak for the sides, but the chicken itself was seasoned perfectly. Not overly salty which I really love. They were using big block quality mesquite wood charcoal for it and I noticed they actually put love into every chicken. I liked seeing them care about the flies and try and do what they could do keep them away. The vibes are chill and the food is on point. People saying that it needs more seasoning just didn't order correctly. You can order extra mother's seasoning for it, or buy your own Ray's seasoning to put on. Slit you like salt so much, In suggest salt packets in your purse or wallet. Some people like to taste the flavor of the meat. Cheers!

Ray's Kiawe Broiled Chicken is a local favorite that has a pretty intense following. Many people…read morecome here to enjoy the chicken. It is literally cooked outside on a nice fire. Waited in line for a little bit and maybe about 30 minutes our chicken was done. Ordered just a whole chicken to try and this was my first time having it. The seasoning is light and the chicken is juicy. I would say this actually tasted pretty alright. But I think I like mine slightly saltier or seasoned more. But overall if you ever see this off the road you should stop by and try it out.

Mike's Huli Huli Chicken came to the rescue! I ordered from the Famous Shrimp Truck next door and…read moreit was god awful. Inedible. My husband went over to Mike's to see about just getting a small piece of chicken because we saw the sauce at the Mac Nut plant and wanted to try it. The guy at the counter said yeah you can get just a piece of chicken. When we opened the container it was literally half a chicken! Not only was the chicken cooked perfectly, but Mike's sauces are soooo good! I am so glad we had that to fall back on after being so disappointed next door. I will also say they have a really cute eating area that looks kinda tiki. Great vibes.

I got the Chicken plate. Chicken was not good. Poor cut - back and neck and not cooked well…read more Only about 4 bites of actual meat. Flys were buzzing everywhere as well. Service was fine. Save your money

Unfortunately, the Lobster Corn Dog was a major disappointment. There was very little lobster…read morefilling, making it feel overpriced and not at all what we expected. Another drawback is that this vendor is cash only, which can be inconvenient if you're not prepared. With so many great food trucks and dining options in the area, this one simply didn't stand out. We were drawn in by the sign and the concept, but the experience didn't live up to the hype. I'd recommend spending your hard-earned money elsewhere and exploring some of the many better options nearby.

Stopped in for some late lunch and lobster for dog caught my eye... so I had to try it! It's more…read moreof a sweet corn batter and it actually has a waffle texture to the outside of it. The inside had lots of lobster meat and was actually a really yummy flavor profile! We devoured it! Nice folks who run the truck and the area around was clean and well maintained.

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.