Great spot right next to Sharks Cove! I had the spicy poke ball and my fiancée had the burrito bowl…read morewith carnitas. The poke was really fresh. If I were to go back, I'd skip out on the onions. Staff were super friendly. Highly recommend!

My husband and I were really happy we got a chance to check out Pupukea Grill. We first tried to go…read moreon Tuesday, but the food truck wasn't there and they weren't open. I tried calling, but no answer. Luckily, we were nearby and found another good local spot, but we had our mind set on this place. We were leaving on Thursday, so I called ahead to make sure they were open before heading back. Good thing--they were open, and we were able to try some amazing food. It wasn't too busy, but they were already sold out of a few things by noon. We ordered the BBQ chicken quesadillas and a Brazilian lemonade. While waiting for our food, we sat in the covered seating area. It rained off and on, but it eventually stopped, and we stayed dry. Our food took about 15 minutes to be ready, and when it came out, it was super fresh and hot. We enjoyed every bite. It came with black beans and rice, and the Brazilian lemonade was light and super refreshing. Everything was delicious. We would definitely come back again! If you're around, you should check them out.

Best ahi katsu I've ever had!! Be sure to check their IG (@waialuaslunchwagon_) stories/posts for…read morehours because they aren't always super consistent. After a few missed attempts, we were finally in the area on a Saturday they were open. The business takes cash or venmo only. The katsu was a thick slab, crispy and smothered in kabayaki and mayo. The mini + poke was enough to keep me full until a late dinner. Great prices too! Can't beat this spot if you're craving fresh fish.

Completely worth the drive to Waialua!…read more This is one of the best ahi katsu plates you will find on island! Well worth the price for the amazing fresh fish! Perfectly fried and not dried out with the perfect amount of spicy and unagi sauce every single time! This is one place it's worth driving in the mud for. Lol If you haven't been, it's a must try! Follow their IG to find out when they're open or you'll miss it!

BETTER THAN GIOVANNIS!‍ Everything tasted hot and fresh,…read moredefinitely will be my new spot for sure. Came 15 minutes before they closed and they had my order ready in about 5 minutes everything tasted fresh and hot not all greasy too, all the plates come with shrimp+rice+salad and a slice pineapple. I told them I didn't want a slice pineapple and to substitute it with rice and man they didn't disappoint with the extra scoop rice and hot garlic on top of the rice man it tasted good I will be back guarantee Yessah

Must always eat at a shrimp truck while at the North Shore, and this time we found Jenny's! They're…read morelocated on the edge of Haleiwa town. Ok I have to say I think Jenny's is better than Giovanni's. We ordered three different plates to try - butter garlic, lemon pepper, and spicy garlic... and all were delicious! Came out piping hot and fresh, and the shrimp was not overcooked!! My favorite of the three was the lemon pepper.

I always love the Thai food here! My friends and I always make a stop whenever we're on the North…read moreShore, so I'm really happy they also have a location in Ward. The staff is always so friendly and helpful, which makes the experience even better! I love getting the Pad Thai -- both the vegan and non-vegan versions are amazing. The Pad See Ew is also absolutely to die for! Their curries and ka pow are incredibly flavorful as well. Honestly, there isn't a single thing on the menu that I wouldn't order again!

I've tried a bunch of Thai places across the island but the elephant truck is hands down my…read morefavorite. My go to is the larb gai. It's packed with a ton of fresh herbs; lemongrass, mint, and cilantro and has a refreshing tangy sauce. It is a little bit on the spicy side so if you don't want that let them know, they're great about adjusting spice levels. Another favorite is the kapow. This one is normally a spicy dish at other places but comes very mild by default here so if you want that traditional spiciness let them know. The online ordering makes it very convenient. I haven't tried it in a while and hopefully the portions have changed but in the past the curry has been a smaller portion than what is typical at other Thai restaurants. Overall all the flavors here are so great, I've never had a bad dish.

We came at 8:38 pm when the main kitchen was already closed but the taco stand was open so we got…read moreus two plates of 4 tacos for about $27. We tried each salsa. The red one is SPICY!!!! We also ordered the mango, guava, and lime Jarritos. It was the perfect dinner to end my days off. Tacos on a Thursday night off? Si, por favor! Wow. We loved the tacos so much, we ate 10 tacos. Lol. Thank you for the hospitality!

Latin Flair Month still continues... this time in North Shore!…read more Surf N Salsa did not disappoint. We tried the Beef Empanadas with Potatoes - Shrimp Tacos - Al Pastor - and Churros with Chócale Dip. Do I need to say more :) Great outside seating - with Roster and Chickens keeping you company. Will repeat every time I'm in Oahu.

Same great garlic sauce on the shrimp but shrimp were smaller and not as succulent. Still good but…read morenot as good as before Still sweet garlicky buttery flavor. They give the same amount of rice. This time around, went on a Sunday in July; took over 45 min from ordering to getting the food. Difficult to get a seat. There's a sign that they didn't have the spice version available because they were short staff. However, they gave chili sauce. Finding a parking spot in the shared lot was quick; they still charge $2 to park.

Came by when the truck just opened, and there was a line already. So hopefully it would be good, we…read morehoped! Ordered the scampi, lemon & butter, and hotdog plates. Scampi had decent flavor, though it was on the lighter side and not jam-packed as how my hometown, Houston, would have done with garlic butter cajun flavor. It was on the milder side borderline underseasoned for us. The lemon & butter shrimp was just... strange? We tried to, but could not understand/fathom who came up with the flavor/taste. Maybe they had an off-day? The hotdog was just very basic for $5 (1 link of hit dog plus 2 scoops of garlic rice). Overall, NOT worth the hype -- HTX Viet Garlic Butter Cajun flavor is sooo much better!

Such an amazing smoothie! So fresh and delicious! The best quality and fresh fruits! Beautiful…read morelocation with amazing views! A must if you're on the north shore! Smoothies made with love by the kind local woman !

Amazingly hard working woman who runs everything herself. She has been open almost every single day…read morefor years. She also does her best to protect wildlife at the beach, so NO, she's not a jerk, she's just sick of dumb people not properly transporting their dogs. It's an extremely common issue as transplants and even locals will ignorantly walk their dogs without a leash. She's not psychotic, people just don't like to be called out for stupid behavior.

Really nice beach on the North Shore that is snorkel and family-friendly. The waters were pretty…read morecalm during our visit and you can see down to the bottom of the sea. The white sand is actually tiny pebbles, which kinda feel like they give your feet a shiatsu massage. We did also walk up the road past the Foodland to the "food truck city" where we had some good tacos from North Shore Taco truck. Hubby also got a shave ice. Prices weren't cheap but competitive for the region. The parking can be scarce and you may have to hang out in your car lying in wait for someone to leave. And people who come to the car are usually NOT in a rush to leave the spaces. The bathrooms were aight for being a beach bathroom. Not great but it will do. Wasn't too smelly or gross when I was there.

Beautiful beach with great food near by. Highly recommend stopping here for a day of snorkeling.read more

My Chirashi was amaizing, the fish was very fresh, it's a must if you go to Kahuku. I have to go…read moreback for a surf and turf My friend had a buddah bowl with seared ahi, healthy and delicious! Very recommended

Tried out Aji Limo Truck for dinner while in the area. It's neighbours to Seven Brothers…read more - Fried calamari ($12.00 USD) - standard fare - Yuca fries ($10.00 USD) - small portion - Thai poke ($19.00 USD plate) - out of mango. Poke was substandard. Plates aren't worth the extra cost - Ceviche poke ($17.00 USD bowl) - only came with a few chips, red onions and lettuce. Meh - Spicy poke ($17.00 USD bowl) - way too much raw white onion - Hawaiian poke ($19.00 USD plate) - Palo santo poke ($19.00 USD plate/17.00 USD bowl) - best of the pokes we tried - Yakisoba ($17.00 USD) - chicken was dry, noodles were bland Foodland in the adjacent lot has better poke at half the price.

I def recommend this spot as well the burgers are super good, there is always a line so try to…read moreplace an order online if you can. There is indoor seating, and outdoor seating, the secret sauce is always really good, and their onion rings are really good as well. Ambiance is super sick its outdoor, and indoor, but def would recommend coming here after surfing, swimming at the nearby beaches. Mahalo!

Definitely worth the stop if you're on this side of the island! We checked out the bakery first,…read morethen grabbed food from the separate chicken sandwich shop. The chicken sandwich and fries were so good we ate every bite before I even thought to take a picture. The whole area has such a fun, relaxed vibe with lots of little shops and places to walk around, making it a great spot to spend some time instead of just grabbing a quick meal. The service was friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. We'll definitely be back!