Come across this Yelp reviews, so thank you to all that posted... so, I figured I must as well...be careful not to drive by it, we saw the colorful truck up on the hill on our way back to Kona... we are starving after hitting green beach and the black beach...a party of 6, 2 of us first time visiting the island.. The lady who took our order was the sweetest, we enjoyed an appetizer of fresh macadamia nuts, cracking a few was fun! We ordered Pad Thai with chicken spicy, fried rice with pork, Loco Moco, pulled pork sandwich, veggie stir fry, pad Thai mild spicy... just in case we gobble down everything. Oh and BTW portable John available was the best one in the area read more

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five stars because they EARNED it! best thai on island for sure. service was polite, friendly and relatively quick! staff was awesome, extra thumbs up to you guys for verifying level of spice, i like it hot! had the tom yum with coconut milk and rice.. all of the veggies were soooo fresh and delicious, the only bummer is that we didn't order more. they had an outdoor picnic area that's covered if i remember right. i will definitely be back, thanks for the great experience:) read more

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A bit disappointed. The spring rolls were good and the person taking our order was nice enough. However, it took close to an hour to get our two bowls of chicken coconut soup with only maybe 3 parties ahead of us. The area around is really riddled with bees so after spending 20 minutes dodging those we just decided to go back and sit in the car and wait. Food wasn't ready until 30 minutes after. Sadly taste really missed the mark and the Thai hot was really mild. Not worth the wait. Would suggest calling ahead read more

Blessed be the Thai that Grindz! This place is amazing! They have food for any kind of hunger. We've tried everything on the menu, and you really can't go wrong with anything. As others have stated, the spring rolls are amazing, and should come in ten packs lol. Dave and Nat are fantastic, and to have a place like this down south is such an amazing gift. We go here all the time, and since I've become a vegetarian, the Pad Thai, Spring Rolls, Summer Rolls, Pineapple Fried Rice, Cheese Fries, all the Curries, the Drunken Noodles, and the Green Papaya Salad are all my favorites. Whether you are coming and going from Volcano, or just want to stay close to HOVE, this place is a godsend. Highly recommend. read more

Small business locally owned :) we don't have much choices in ocean view but I'm glad this truck is one !!! I have not tried any Thai food YET but we did try sirloin burger and loco moco , I loooveeee how huge the burger is at such a decent price $11 with fries no drink .... loco moco was good ..a must try Don't Just drive by ;) read more

Thai Grindz and More - Sirloin burgers &loco moco with scrambled eggs - Thai Near Me - Ocean View, Hawaii

Tried Thai Grindz for the first time this evening. I placed an order for $75.00 worth of food and gave a 20% tip. It was raining and the sweet Thai woman who took my order asked which vehicle was mine and said she would bring our food out. After waiting awhile and a bearded white man came to my window angrily waving his arms. I had no idea who this person was but when I cautiously opened my door he yelled "didn't you hear me calling??!!" In a very pissed off voice. When I realized this man must work at the food truck I jumped out of my vehicle and ran up to the window as quickly as I could. I explained I had been told to wait in my truck and I had not heard anyone calling at all. This man then yelled at the Thai woman for asking me to wait in my vehicle. Everyone could hear him yelling at her and she apologized profusely. I'm certain she was embarrassed by his rude behavior. The food was adequate considering it came from a food truck but I will never go there again. read more

Where to start...food trucks are everywhere especially in Hawaii. Huge variety but not many have QUALITY, REASONABLE prices even IN our current crisis! These guys do it! They have the best food and huge variety to offer! I've never had a messed up order in 3 yrs! Never felt "jipped ". And always left satisfied and happy but best of all felt important. They remember the little things every time! read more

5 stars for service and friendliness. 4 stars for burger/fries and drunken noodles with chicken. Great flavor on the noodle dish, but a little dry. My husband really enjoyed the burger. The green curry only gets a 3 star review. There was just something missing. But we will go back and try other dishes! read more

Best thai food ever!!! Authentic flavors and the portion are great !!!! I would definitely stop again when i come back on the big island. The owners are the nicest, they will welcome you with big smiles ! Definitely check it out if you are driving by. read more

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Very friendly service and really good food! The chicken bacon ranch sandwich and the Philly were my favorites. Really good flavors, only wish would have been for a little more meat. Thai tea was also very tasty. read more

So sad to report that they are no longer in business. The food and the owners are great but you can no longer enjoy their Thai food!

Homeboy and I were on our way to see the VoLCaNo but forgot to get some GriNdiEz on the way. It was as if the Aloha Spirit blessed us with this last bastion of sustenance before checking out the glow for five minutes. Diverse menu, all made from the same special lady. We spent about an hour hanging out. A++ experience, would buy from again. Cheers, Dave! read more

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Nat's Famous Fresh, Fried & Crispy Veggie Rolls With Sweet n' Sour Dipping Sauce, Five Star-Get em while their Hot! read more

On our way for a day of hiking to Konas Volcano National Park we see the truck perched on the side of the road along with a local flee market I guess you can call it? Stopped to stretch our legs and hopefully grab a snack. Well... weren't we pleasantly surprised! We see a Thai food truck!!! Yes please! We ordered the Shrimp Pad Thai Spring roll, egg rolls and Pad Thai... Did not disappoint! Locals love the place... they stop in, place their order on their way to run errands then come back.. locals love it, you know it's good... such a great pit stop before a full day of Volcano National Park. Definitely a must! read more

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Saw this food Truck on our way from Volcano to Place of Refuge, I was hungry an although we initially passed it, I turned around and made our way back. Although it's called Thai Grindz, we actually didn't order any Thai (after a not so great Thai experience yesterday). My aunt and I ordered a pulled pork sandwich and Chili and Rice. The BBQ sauce was a little to sweet for my liking, although my aunt enjoyed it. The Chili was not homemade, from a can with some tasty additions. Someone who was walking away said the coconut soup was to die for, so that may be something I try next time through the area. read more

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One of the best drunken noodles I have ever had. Conveniently located near kula kai caverns. The thai iced tea was excellent as well.

Excellent home made food specialties! Very good Thai food for every spice level but like it says, so much more! Loco Moco, grass fed burgers, chicken sandwich with cheese / bacon, frito chili pie, pulled pork sandwiches just to name a few. Very delicious and food prepared fresh to order by 2 very awesome people! Oh and the prices? Very reasonable. Once you try them, you'll be back every weekend! As an extra treat, they play cool music while you wait, typically 1980's. Rock On Dude! read more

Super great food and service whenever the guy that drives the truck isnt there probably wouldn't go back based off how rude he was

Amazing place loved the food!! Ambience is also awesome. We loved it that they understood our dietary requests perfectly. The spring rolls are a must try! Tip: feel free to go a little high on spicy scale. We ordered a 2 but it was not very spicy. read more

A nice little food truck in the middle of nowhere, rite on highway 11... It's clean, safe & cheap. The service is really good, plus you can't beat the location. It's very exclusive & personal experience, it I'll be very memorable. read more

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I've been a consistent customer of Thai Grindz for over a year. I eat there about once a week, and have tried all their veggie options. I've never been let down by Nat & Dave. Their food is always 'ono. I typically stick with the Thai food side of the menu, but you can't go wrong with the French fries. I've heard rave review of the burgers and sandwiches too. Now, let go to the Thai food. Nat cooks up a mean curry. I usually go for red curry with veggies or tofu. You can ask for vegan style, and she's great a getting the spicy level just right. I also enjoy the Pad Thai, which again is available vegan or vegetarian. Just tell them so they know. The spring rolls and summer rolls are a must. I get the spring rolls after long runs, and the summer rolls when I'm just cruising. Super yummy, and amazingly friendly. I'm so thankful that they offer up such wonderful food at an affordable price with fast friendly service here in OV. read more

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Great little food truck with good ingredients, prepared well. They have a good menu with Thai, local and some American food. Try the Bronson Loco Moco, the gravy and meat were spot on!! Plus, they had a trio of Jackson's chameleons to entertain the kiddos. read more

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I was absolutely impressed with Thai Grindz. I would definitely stop halfway to the volcano from Kona at mile marker 89. The curries are spot on and the Pad Thai was amazing. Love the egg rolls. Probably my favorite. Lots of other stuff for the kids too. Hope the best for Dave and Nat. read more

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Perfect spot for a food truck because there is nothing for miles. We were starving on the way back from South Point. Pleasantly surprised by the yummy shrimp summer rolls and chicken satay! The peanut sauce is to die for! read more

Thai Grindz and More - Try the shrimp summer rolls! The peanut sauce is to die for! - Thai Near Me - Ocean View, Hawaii

Arrived and ordered food to go. It took 45 minutes to get out carry our order. They had a "mix up" she said, and I'm pretty sure they have our order to the people ahead of us. Then she forgot we already paid. And the food was just ok. We ordered it a "2" spicy level, and it wasn't at all spicy. read more

Just got the Thai pad x2 and the coconut soup. Really tasty. The spring rolls are 4 for $6 but very good. Everyone was happy with what they got. If I had to find fault, I'd say the fries were on the salty side, like my wife. read more

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Our first time here even though we live in HOVE. We both got the burger with fries. The burger was cooked a perfect medium, lots of goodies are included, and they were sure to ask if we wanted everything on. The fries were only a $2 add on for a generous portion, cup of ketchup tucked in. We will definitely be back to try other items. read more

Excellently prepared and every item on the menu is fresh and delicious! If you love Thai food, you need to stop in at Thai Grindz because it's a culinary treat! When you've coming this far, bring your appetite and get ready for a wonderful meal ! read more

Thai food is always one of my favorite cuisines and the owner of this food truck is doing an amazing job! I ordered Tom Yum soup, which is a must on my menu whenever I have Thai food, and my husband ordered their signature dish-panang curry, both of them were extraordinarily good! We also ordered food for taking away for dinner! I have to say the Thai lady is the sweetest person I've met in my trip in Hawaii, I love her smile and considerate mind. Anyway, the food here is awesome and the service is world-class. I will definitely come back again next time when I visit Big Island. Wish their business the best and happy new year! read more

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Quick and delicious thai food. We can comfortably get a meal here (being mostly vegetarian) especially when we don't feel like cooking that day. Always tasty and satisfying. Another nice treat, they are quite willing to make changes (like leaving out certain ingredients) if need be since they cook to order. read more

Best place on the island. Say a prayer for them. Husband is having surgery. Keep them in your prayers

This Food Truck is **THE BEST** The food is fantastic and it's Great being able to have some great quality food in the middle of Ocean View!! read more

Great, inexpensive food, which happens to be easy to reach and you can even call it in. I definitely recommend trying the veggie spring rolls and the Pad Thai which is delicious too. I usually get food from this truck at least once during each weekend on the way out and about. read more

Ordered the pad thai and papaya salad. Not authentic in taste and each were missing key ingredients. Watered down recipes to appease the hungry on Hwy 11. I was very disappointed with the experience. read more

This food truck along the highway between Captain Cook and South Point was one of the highlights of my recent weekend on the Big Island. Grateful to find any eatery (we were hungry!), we pulled over and initially expected to get our food to-go. However, the friendly local vibe made it impossible to dart off with a bag of food. For us mainlanders, it was a treat to pick macadamia nuts off the ground and crack them ourselves on the picnic table. Another fun diversion: holding and feeding the owner's chameleons. So fun! The husband-wife owners were super-friendly and appeared to know all the other patrons stopping by. He even offered Otter Pops to the local kids. Really cool folks. The Thai food was the real deal. I was offered some peanut sauce with one of my dishes and it was totally different from anything I've ever had. Textured and accented with lemongrass...wow! We ended up hanging around for an hour, chilling and talking to regular customers. I think this truck is only up and running Fri-Sun. If I lived on the West Coast of HI, I'd be a regular. Bring your kids! read more

We are so happy to have Thai Grindz at the top of the hill from Milolii! good,fresh, clean and great service. My husband is obsessed with the hot shoestring fries. Everything is delicious. read more

I came to Hawaii to celebrate my birthday! I love everything about big island! Especially food trucks I was driving back from green sand beach and saw this food truck , I decided to try the papaya salad! It was delicious and spicy!! I ask for more spicy peppers the lady was really nice and give me more spicy peppers and avocado!! I love this place !! read more

The food was ok, I ordered chicken satay(3) pierces hardly any taste wrapped in Saran Wrap and then in tin foil. I've had way better at other places. Spring rolls(4) pieces burnt and small in size. If your starving and there is no other option then I guess, but I would rather eat at L&L drive inn. *revised* I appreciate your prompt response, yes, 4 pieces of spring rolls. Thanks for the offer, however I live farther then most, Wish you luck on your business. read more

This little food truck off highway 11 is a gem. The pumpkin red curry is great! They also have fresh macadamia nuts that are complementary. And the people running the food truck are super nice. Definitely check it out if you're in Ocean View! read more

Great Thai food right when we wanted it. The service and food were both great from Nat and David! They were flexible to make the customizations to the food we wanted when we ordered the fried rice , red curry, and pad Thai. They even showed the pet Jackson chameleon and let us pet ( food picture for opportunity). read more