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

I was very excited to try Aloha Shrimp, a mere 5 minutes from our hotel and such great reviews. The…read morecoconut shrimp seemed on the pricey side, so we got the tempura shrimp and an order of orange chicken. There were two other families at the tables who already had their food, so I thought we'd get our food quickly. Or relatively since we were on island time. It took about 15 minutes before our order was ready, which I felt was a little too long, especially since they weren't busy and how much time does it take to fry shrimp anyway? The tempura shrimp was hot; the orange chicken was not. In fact, it was barely warm. There was a sign at the front saying they were out of corn so we each the obligatory scoop of rice and two slices of badly bruised, brown pineapple that was starting to ferment. The shrimp was good, though it was panko crusted, not tempura. The chicken was awful. The texture was flaccid and it had a gamey smell and taste to it though, in fairness, untrimmed poultry thighs have a similar taste and smell. It briefly ran through my brain that maybe they ran out of store-bought chicken and subbed feral chicken, it was that bad. The inside of the trailer was run down and incredibly cluttered and dirty. I'm not sure how there are so many 5-star reviews for Aloha Shrimp, but it's not a place I'd eat at again.

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.

We were so hungry and stopped by on our drive to north. The portions were large. Food was ok…read more Basil chicken 2/5 - chicken was very smelly, sauce was a bit bland Pad kee mao - 4/5 tastes more like a curried noodle

soo yummy and love the scenery, right in front of the beach!! everyone was so nice and helpful as…read morewell when asking for recommendations

Came here on a tour bus, we put our order in advance. For a group of 40, they were able to get our…read morefood ready in 20min so by the time we arrived we could pick it up. Some canopied picnic tables to shelter from the rain so good for big groups. Cash preferred or 3.5% fee on card.

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.

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.

Pho Vientiane...food truck extraordinaire…read more I admit that I'm a bit of a foodie and I'm always looking for new and tasty places to eat. I have even traveled abroad in anticipation of experiencing the local cuisine. I was originally introduced to the world of phở by a Vietnamese friend a lifetime ago. I have been exploring the variations of the iconic dish ever since. My favourite restaurant in the world is Vietnamese-owned and operated, back in Canada. While visiting the Islands, I only recently had occasion to spontaneously stop and try "Pho Vientiane," a long-time frozen-in-place food truck--secreted along the Kamehameha Hwy, Hauula - on Oahu's North Shore. I was more than pleasantly surprised by the quality and selection of Vietnamese street food this wonderful eatery was offering. The proprietors of this humble food truck were quintessentially customer service-focused. The menu options are impressively diverse, especially considering the size of the space in which they are stored and prepared. The service was impressively expedient, and the quality and generous size of the offerings were extraordinary. I was sufficiently impressed by Pho Vientiane to offer up five stars for the authentic tastes they offer. They are every bit as addictive as those I experienced when I visited South Vietnam - back in the day.

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.

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!

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.

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.