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!

A must try on the island! I wish I was joking but I would fly to Hawaii for just this alone…read more Love that they serve vegetarian dogs, love the different tropical relishes and love the taro bun. The perfect amount of sweet and savory all in one bite. The owner is so friendly and welcoming, the three times that we have gone over the years, he would go above and beyond. He is right that it wasn't the same business as years ago, but if you're reading this I hope it brings your spark back, even just a little.

Best hot dogs in Hawaii hands down! If you're in the area make time to stop and find John! He had…read morethe best service & was so incredibly kind. 12/10 would recommend every time!!!!

Scrumptious hot dogs, the owner John has such a lively and welcoming personality. He's right by the…read morebeach and is great for an after swim bite .

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.

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

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!

The Traditional Banh mi is so good that we drove from Pearl City, paid $6 for parking and walked…read more1/4-1/2 mile to have another go at this delicious food! The service is friendly and fast! And I love the ambiance of the location once you find it downstairs next to Maguro. It depends on which side of the street you enter from but it's truly worth the drive in traffic. The other sandwich we ordered was the 2 charsu Bahn Mi. But, after woofing both down in record time the winner is THE TRADITIONAL! If you are near this area, you owe it to yourself to park on a side street and pay the $6 for two hours parking and enjoy yourself cuz this Banh mi is as good as it is and as authentic as when Vietnam but actually a bit better due to the hot crispy bread roll. Just to die for!

Located in the food hall is this hotdog and bang mi stand. Staff is more than friendly…read more My favorite are their drinks. My regular must get go to always have in the lychee soda.

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!

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 live about a block away and have walked by Nicky's Lunch Wagon so many times but had never eaten…read morethere...until this past Friday that is. I was walking home from a routine Dr checkup at the hospital and passed by the cute yellow lunch wagon, I was definitely hungry so got in line. It was shortly after they opened so there were maybe 5 people in front me and the orders got out quick. I ordered a combo plate with Vietnamese spicy fried chicken and the Country fried chicken with brown gravy...and for good measure also got a Teri-spam musubi. For the plate, I ordered it with Kalua fried rice and potato-mac salad and both chicken dishes were really good and extremely filling. The musubi was darn tasty as well. It's definitely a popular lunch spot for the downtown workers and residents. I was only a few people back when I got in line but by the time I left with my plate the line was 20+ strong. A definite go-to if you're downtown during lunch hour and looking for some solid eats.

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.