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The Chicken Katsu was a pleasant suprise - it was SOO good. We were at the beach and walked over for a quick bite not realizing we'd have the BEST meal of our whole trip. So good, in fact, we came back for our last meal on Oahu. The chicken is super juicy and perfectly fried. The sauce though - omg - the sauce is so good. You must MUST come for the chicken katsu. read more

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The uncle who runs this is friendly. The fish is fresh. I got the shoyu and spicy ahi mix poke bowl. The buggah was heavy for the small size container cause he fill em up. Perfect amount of fish and rice portion. Definitely worth what you pay. read more

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The time I ate this, it was parked a 41-1032 Kalaniana'ole Hwy, Waimanalo right across from the 76 and 7 Eleven. This place. DA BEST!!!! Oh my. Freaking. Goodness!!! Even though the item is listed as "chicken katsu", I was surprised to see it was with a sauce on top. Did we get the wrong order? Nope. Best. Freaking. Chicken. On this entire. Island!!! RIDICULOUSLY juicy and tender more than any other place. The sauce. INCREDIBLE. NONE LIKE IT. sweet, creamy, tangy. I don't know how it all works. JUST COME HERE!! NO REGRETS I GUARANTEE!!! read more

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Shayn B.

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Customer service was awesome. They both was very friendly and they even was giving out free samples. The sample he gave me was the ahi katsu and lomi oio. Both was good. I decided to try the ahi katsu again since the sample was that good and shrimp tempura combo. The sauce they put on the ahi katsu and shrimp tempura has a sweet taste to it. I think it's what made the food good. The sauce. Ahi katsu was moist. Shrimp tempura was ok. A little more on the bread side but like I said the sauce made up for it. The mac salad was good too. The mac salad seems like they added tuna to it for more flavor. Now for the location. Not sure if they're there every weekday but when I bought from them they was located at the mililani spectrum area where there's usually other lunch trucks. So if you ever see this lunch truck order the ahi katsu. I promise you that you won't be disappointed. Like I tell everyone when I say order this and order that on my review. You'll thank me later. Lol read more

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densen v.

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The folks running this food truck are the absolute best around when it comes to costumer service. They Show nothing but love and Aloha. The food is the absolute bomb! Fish is fresh and ono. But the CHICKEN WINGS !!! Goood lawd !! 10,000 out of 10 highly recommend trying this awesome food truck out. Mahalo aunty Lei read more

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Gayle S.

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Wonderful ahi katsu! The owners are great people, friendly and helpful. One day I have to venture out and try their other menu options. I get hung up on the Ahi Katsu and Spicy Ahi mix plate every single time. They are in a new permanent location in Aiea, on Kam Hwy across near 49ers Diner and 7-11. Used to be a used car lot, now home to D&L Seafood, Shay's Smashburgers, Joe's Backyard BBQ, and more. read more

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Logan B.

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Been wanting to go here for a minute since I always go to Shay's right next door, did not disappoint. Got the ahi katsu and after taking a bite, I knew I had to come back to try everything else they got. The uncle that helped me out was nice as well and greeted me while i was just walking by and was really helpful. If you're in Pearl City Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday, check them out! read more

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Ryu Z.

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The Ahi Katsu was da best! Even my wife who rarely gets excited about food trucks fell in love with this one! Was soooo ono! Light, crispy outside, with tasty ahi inside with one killah tangy sweet sauce that surprisingly brought everything together. Rice and a subtle Mac salad rounded out the starch. Amazing!!! We'll be back Donavan! read more

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Andrea A.

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D&L Seafood specializes in seafood (not surprisingly). What is surprising is that my 5 star rating is not in connection to their seafood, but the fact that their chicken katsu just blew my mind. This is not a dish I would usually order. I really got it for my kids. But when I opened the lid, I knew I had to try it, and it is hands down the best I have ever had. Juicy fresh chicken, light panko coating, and a delicious sweet (but not sickeningly) honey sesame sauce. It can with rice (a bit mushy) and Mac and tuna salad (which my kids loved). The ahi katsu I did not enjoy as much (but I prefer my tuna raw). The pickled ogo (seaweed) was crisp and delicious (and beautiful), and the shoyu ahi had a great ginger flavor. $40 for all the above (which was way too much food). I will definitely be back for the chicken... read more

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Isa M.

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For those of you who use to go when they were located roadside on Kahekili Hwy by the Ahaolelo Rd. intersection, they didn't close they just moved! Their new location is at 48-228 Kam Hwy just past Waiahole Poi Factory! Still serving literally the best ahi katsu on island and other fresh seafood items. Also, get the monchong katsu if they have it for the day! It's a softer, whiter meat fish. They have the best sauce and the best portion sizes. Their tuna Mac salad is so good! Even if I'm going Waiahole Poi Factory I have to stop by and grab a plate. I usually grab squid luau at Waiahole Poi Factory, then grab ahi katsu plates at D&L. If you go on Saturdays sometimes this uncle is there selling the biggest opihi ever and yummy beef chips. Cash only! They're not by 7-11 no more so you can't just run to the ATM if you forget. read more

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C Alonso B.

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I went to Kahalui location and asked for shoyu poke and got a pound of this grey brown ahi. Will fry up and feed to dogs couldnt eat it even when I fried it up. It was also really sweet with a strong ginger flavor and only white onions. Not shoyu poke. Patele stew was good mac salad has bits of Ahi but has no mayo very dry but I think that's thier style slabbed some mayo, pepper and salt and boom. Do not buy the poke, cheap old stuff, probably old ahi that they dont fry up for thier ahi katsu. read more

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Nick Y.

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Their Ahi was brown and definitely not fresh daily. The flavor of the sauce on the shoyu ahi was not bad, but the spicy ahi tasted like mayo. Really was no spice in it at all. They advertised "fresh fish" on the signs out front but that Ahi was definitely sitting for a long time. Hopefully their other stuff is better, but definitely wouldn't go there for poke... I couldn't even finish it. Staff could've been a bit more friendly too.. very passive. read more

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Keoki N Nona A.

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Place is Majah. Had the ahi katsu shrimp. Broke da month. If ever in Campbell on Wednesday stop by dey no disappoint read more

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Chi Fung L.

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Got to try them out during a catered event. I had their poke nachos and pastele stew plate and they did not disappoint. Poke was super fresh and the won ton chips were crispy and NOT BURNT!!! Super generous with their poke. Huge cubes of fresh ahi. And their stew was absolutely delicious. Will definitely try their other menu items. read more

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Trung D.

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This place was recommended to us by a local. Very nice owners and even better food. We came for lunch and ordered multiple items but tuna was so fresh. Caught locally the night before. A must try!! read more

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Don L.

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D&L was a great little spot in Kahuku. It was recommended to us by a local surfer kid in Laie so we gave it a shot. We got the Ahi Katsu which came with rice, mac salad and some delicious sauce. The portions are as generous as you might expect from a Hawaiian food truck so don't be afraid to share with someone. *Cash only establishment* read more

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Tigger H.

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Oh my GOD I forgot got to take a picture of the food. We spent last weekend out camping with some friends. We grilled a bit here and there but I was pretty hungry by the middle of the second day. My partner went on a food adventure and brought us back some plates from this place and it was a great way to wake me up from my nap! We shared an ahi katsu combo plate w tempura shrimp, Mac salad, and rice. Portion was huge! Two whole ahi steaks and some hefty shrimp. The sauce they put on the katsu was incredible. Obviously it's a lot of fried food, I found the shrimp to be a bit soggy and oily but the ahi was absolutely crisp and perfect. Pricey plate ~ $18 but a big handmade portion so it evens out. read more

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Trudy A.

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First let me say the folks at D&L Seafood are super sweet and friendly. They make you feel welcome straight away. They are located in the newer food truck area in Kahuku. I asked about the ono and was told it was fried. I wasn't sure what to expect, I was thinking maybe fish and chips style, and decided to go for it. Wow! It really wasn't at all what I was expecting and it was delicious!!! Moist, delicious ono with a slightly sweet, mildly spicy glaze. So good!!! It was $12 and there was a ton of food! It came with rice and mac. The mac had tuna in it, which isn't my favorite but I know others like it. I am looking forward to trying some if their other plates. Bummed that they use Styrofoam, maybe I will have to plan ahead and bring my own containers. read more

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Haunani K.

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Home in the islands to send off my final Aloha to my father . My auntie and uncle took me for one last trip around the island on memory lane ... stopped and ate with with Cuzin Donovan and his beautiful wife ... Ahi Katsu , tempura shrimp Mac salad .... perfect temp on the ahi , nice crunch for Katsu and the taste was so Ono.... MUST TRY IN KAHUKU !!!! read more

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Marissa K.

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I was craving ahi katsu so I went here to grab take out. $12 for Ahi katsu plate was a good deal! It came with 2 large pieces of fish and 2 scoops of rice and Mac salad. Generous portions! This place opens at 12noon though but worth the wait! Also bring cash since it's cash only! read more

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Patricia K.

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Best mfin' ahi katsu on the island!!! Chill folks run it. No card-- pay cash or Venmo

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Raquel F.

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Used to go to D&L Seafood in Kahalu'u all the time. Was super excited to find them in Campbell's Industrial on Wednesdays! Got the Pastele Stew, but everything they have is ono! read more

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eric v.

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So sad, I wasn't going to give a review but my work partner had a bad experience 2 days before so it confirmed that it wasnt isolated. I recently moved to kahaluu and was in the area so I thought I would stop and try the poke. I only had 8 bucks and the dude was cool about giving me a smaller portion. He said they only had spicy which should have been a red flag. I drove off and when I got home I looked at it and it was covered in way too much oyster sauce. When I took a bite I immediately knew why. The fish was old. My friend said he got regular poke from him 2 days before and when he opened his it was brown. My guess it was the same batch but it wasn't even close to passing visual inspection so cover it with mayo and oystersauce. Won't be going back. They lost a couple of loyal local customers and a ton of potential money just cause they tried to sell old fish instead of throwing it away. Only reason they got 2 stars is the guy seems nice. read more

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Joseph E.

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My family and I are in North Shore for vacation and ended up at D&L Seafood for a late lunch. This place has got to be the absolute best food and service I and my family have experienced. The Poke bowl is the best I have ever had. If you come to Oahu I highly suggest checking this place out. You will not regret the decision. Mahalo for a wonderful dining experience. read more

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Natalie D.

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Hands down my absolute favorite Ahi katsu! BEYOND delicious! Great family owned and operated business full of Aloha! My only complaint is they aren't in Kahuku anymore so I don't get to eat there much anymore! They have a truck now that they move to different areas... Monday, Tues they at Kapaa Quarry (close early~4pm), Wed,Thurs they in Kahaluu off Kam Hwy. Fri,Sat,Sun they in Waimanalo. Seems their Facebook has most current info. read more

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Tim A.

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I had the Ahi Katsu for the first time last night. It was soooo good!! I'll never be the same! I recommend you skip the expensive resort food and find this truck! And the owner Donovan is a down to earth reallly cool guy! We will definitely be recommending this place to our friends who visit from the mainland. read more

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Great local and fresh food family friendly local. Great music some days and specials some days got lots of food amd they do catering to. Go visit then u will love it no regret. read more

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Arianna B.

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I ordered their Ahi Katsu and it CHANGED MY LIFE. Would go to Kahuku just to eat there, then make the trek back to the west side- EVERY DAY. Also tried their poke, which they prepare fresh, spicy mayo I think and then ahi limu. My stepdad got their fried ono and that was Can't wait to try their Pastele stew- which I believe is only served on Fridays? They sell out fast apparently. They cater too! So I know who to call to feed my hangry family and friends at my son's 1st birthday Great owners/workers, warm, loving and fun. Had live music entertainment as well by the food truck, the band was awesome too! Can't wait to go back, it's only been 5 hours and I need more ahi katsu read more

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Fola F.

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My first time to this food truck and I was impressed. I ordered, Pastele Stew. I saw the price and was a bit surprised, but I ordered anyway. It was pastele stew! I didn't get aunties name who helped me, but she was nice and sweet. Brah, $12 was well worth it. Not only did the stew taste good, the plate was good enough to feed two people. Oh btw, cash only so bring cash. read more

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Mark B.

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I am so happy with the food I got that I am writing this review while I am still eating my amazing Merlin Katsu! Forget overrated overpriced Giovanni's food truck. Look no further than 10 minutes north from Hanauma Bay! My girlfriend's Ahi Bone and Belly equally tasty! read more

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Munchie D.

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Really enjoyed the Ahi Katsu. Must try if you are near the area. Very friendly staff as well. read more

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Always come here Wednesday and Fridays when they are in Campbell industrials . One of the best food trucks around here.

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Mitchell S.

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Good food, good service, spicy poke was on point. Saw we had kids so they threw in bags of chips. Will be coming back

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Sasha J.

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This place is amazing g. If you want the best poke, ahi or shrimp-gotta come here. I'm sad they left Kahalu'u but it's worth the drive! read more

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Christina D.

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@DNL is my favourite plate lunch place on the island hands down. I discovered it when it was still a truck on the side of the highway and I'm so happy they have a permanent location now! I always get the Ahi Belly / Mongchong Katsu combo plate but the Ahi Katsu also never disappoints!!! THE SAUCE! You won't regret coming here, everything is so ono. read more

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Carson D.

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Played 18 at Turtle Bay and then stumbled on this place with my buddy. Donovan and his family was amazing to us. He told me I had to get the Ahi Katsu and I'm so glad that I did! He even brought us out Poke/Spicy Poke and it was awesome. Great food, great atmosphere, 1st class people. Real authentic Hawaiian food. Highlight of our trip. Make sure to bring cash and leave a nice tip. read more

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Dustin Z.

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Amazing customer service and amazing food... best poke I've ever had... MAHALO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! North Shore Rocks the house! read more

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Vaega T.

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Best ahi katsu ever! They know how to take care of their customers and food servings are more than you can eat in one sitting!

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Dominic C.

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Usually when I walk to a food truck and ask what's the best thing u have I just roll my eyes and order something but this place actually wasn't lying. We had the ahi, shrimp, ono & chicken katsu and it was all amazing. He was even kind enough to let us try his poke which was ALSO AMAZING. Definitely plan on making another stop there before we leave the island. This truck is a must stop if u can read more

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Simon T.

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Had doubts coming here because of just one review but the owner had me try the poke bowl and fell in love. Very comparable to the other awesome ahi places in town. read more

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Kahuku, HI 96731
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(808) 379-6034
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Hours

What time does D&L Seafood open?

D&L Seafood opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does D&L Seafood close?

D&L Seafood closes at 6:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Payment methods

Does D&L Seafood take credit cards?

No, D&L Seafood does not take credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does D&L Seafood serve alcohol?

Yes, D&L Seafood serves alcohol.

Outdoor Amenities

Does D&L Seafood have bike parking?

Yes, D&L Seafood has bike parking.

Does D&L Seafood have parking?

Yes, D&L Seafood has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Is D&L Seafood wheelchair accessible?

Yes, D&L Seafood is wheelchair accessible.

Does D&L Seafood have free WiFi?

No, D&L Seafood does not have free WiFi.

From the Business

Specialties

Our business specialize in making sure each customer is satisfied, happy, full and has a pleasant experience. We specialize in Seafood, all Seafood is fresh daily. We also provide Hawaiian Food, something we pride ourselves in. We are also known for our Plates to not close because it is so full of yummy goodness. We honor our Hawaiian culture and always provide ALOHA.

History

Established in 2017.

From young ages we enjoyed cooking and watching people enjoy. It was only a dream to own a business where we could actually share our passion with others. In 2017 we started D&L Seafood. We started with only selling Fillets of fish, soon after we started selling fresh Ahi Poke. Our passion with Seafood made others so happy so we than started our Plate lunch sales. We did this on the side of the road vending. We than received a blessing. The opportunity to have a food truck at the Sugar Mill in Kahuku. We are beyond blessed that in 2 years we are serving our customers the way we always dreamed of. We will continue to grow and in that process meet many new friends that turn into family.

Meet the Business Owner: Donovan And Lei D.

We are Donovan and Lei. Donovan was born and raised in Kaaawa,Hi and Lei Aiea,Hi. We are owners, partner and parents together. The joy we have together is we both have a passion in the food industry. We start our day together and end the day together. We are a solid team. Both of Hawaiian Ancestry and were both born and raised here in Hawaii. Although we may have venture to the mainland we returned home and enjoy our life we share.

Review Highlights - D&L Seafood

“Got the ahi katsu and after taking a bite, I knew I had to come back to try everything else they got.”

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I visited this famous spot last week while in Hawaii with my wife, and it honestly did not live up…read moreto the hype. We ordered the Spicy Shrimp and the Shrimp Scampi plates, and neither was impressive. The food came out almost instantly, which proves it is not cooked to order. Because it sits around, the shrimp is incredibly difficult to peel. Anyone who cooks shrimp knows that if you do not peel it right after cooking, the shell sticks to the meat, which was exactly the case here. The Spicy Shrimp had a decent kick, but it lacked actual flavor. The Shrimp Scampi was better but still bland. Honestly, 9 out of 10 shrimp places back home in Southern California make a better plate. To make things worse, the two ladies managing the truck were rude. My wife asked for extra napkins, not realizing some were already in the bag. The worker snapped back, "Are those not enough?" and made her feel super awkward. We also asked for a cup of ice to go with our canned sodas. They flatly refused and told us to ask another truck nearby. Luckily, the other truck owners were much nicer and gave us the ice. Save your time and money. There are much better, friendlier options out there.

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4.9(102 reviews)

0.2 km

Had heard about Eighty Chicken Sandwiches from a couple pre-trip searches and wanted to make it one…read moreof our must-go dining stops on this trip. We drove up to get there just before noon on a Saturday. It was rainy, so the numbers were a bit light in the area, but there were still thirteen people in line when the truck opened for business. The owner was fun, friendly, and engaging the customers in conversations while prepping the food. There are times when I think some food truck owners take on the role of a short order cook and get annoyed that you don't understand "how" you're supposed to order; that was certainly NOT the case here. You just need to decide if you want a hot or regular sandwich and whether you want bleu cheese or special sauce. We got one hot and one regular, but the chicken is HUGE and two adults can easily share one sandwich. I'm torn, because while we would probably order just one sandwich next time, I also want to support the business and get two. The chicken was as good as everyone told us and had incredible crispy batter. The fries though...those were maybe the best I've ever had. I don't normally love the double cooked style fry, but could live off those and never get tired of them. FYI...we took ours to eat at the Beer Garden about 100 yards to the west and that's a winning combo.

This place was amazing. You have to get there by noon to get a sandwich. We had one spicy and one…read moreregular and both were great. We also tried that sauce and the blue cheese and both were great. You cannot go wrong. One tip, bring your own drink. It's no longer included.

THE Chicken Sandwich - undipped (narrow side)

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Huge meal! Barely fits in the box.

Ry’s Poke Shack

4.9(546 reviews)

0.4 km

If you want authentic, high-quality poke, Ry's Poke Shack is a must-stop. The fish is incredibly…read morefresh, perfectly cut, and I absolutely love that they have such unique poke flavors you don't find everywhere else. We actually got to meet the owner, Ry, and he is a really great guy - awesome, friendly service served with genuine aloha spirit. Fun fact for anyone on the mainland: they also just opened up a brand new location in Huntington Beach, California! Incredible flavor, awesome portions, and easily sets the gold standard!

We came here in November 2025. We saw it on YouTube and wanted to try it…read more The couple was friendly. The area was nice too, it was a vibe. We ordered the super spicy one. Night marcher?? I forgot what it was called but whatever the spiciest dish was, we got it. It was damn amazing. The best spicy poke dish I've had! I crave it and i wish I bought some before I left. Regrets If you can handle the spice. Worth it! Will go back if we ever visit again. Might try to Cali location

Kabayuki Shoyu Poke Bowl

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Firecracker Style 1/2 lb Ahi

Da Brazilian Braddahs

4.8(103 reviews)

36.2 km

Brah hands down best garlic shrimp on the island .. especially the spicy one . Came there again…read moretonight on Easter after a long drive through traffic and bradda hooked it up . Throw bradda a nice tip and your plate just might weigh a little extra .broke da mouth. This my first review I ever wrote From braddah Kai spears Yessah

Food is great! Dude let us sit in our car while he made our food and then brought it out to us…read more Not a ton of options at this end of the island but this is a great one.

Ono fish. Super ono

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Mike's Huli Chicken

3.6(1.1k reviews)

0.5 km

Checked in around noon on a Monday. Parking was pretty easy, the lot offers plenty of spaces on…read moreeither side of the Seven Brothers main shops. Definitely worth stopping in at Seven Brothers Restaurant and or the bakery as well. Back to Mikes, You'll walk up and spot signage plus the yellow signature bus shack. I'd seen Mikes Huli Chicken on an episode of Diners Drive Ins and Dives and Guy said "the skin is as crispy as it gets next to being fried." That never left my memory. This being my next visit since seeing that episode, I had to try it. What did I order? - Mikes Huli Chicken Plate $17: 4/5 Stars - Chicken is a nice half chicken portion, perfectly juicy, nicely slight char taste. Crispy skin? Unfortunately no. - The Mac salad is nice. - Generous serving of rice *** Mikes Huli sauce is delicious! Be sure to find the self serve bottle and the to go sauce cups and get you some extra. You'll walk up and place your order at the window, pay, cash or card, then find yourself a seat. The cashier was simple and quick to the point. No small talk. The seating area within mikes truck is a decent size accommodating roughly 15 to 20 people. Outside, there additional tables as well. Overall, I'd say if you're in the area, give it a try, it will neither blow your socks off nor disappoint. Mikes is a solid Huli Chicken plate. It simply delivers satisfying meal.

Meh. I feel like the quality of Mike's has gone downhill…read more I stopped by yesterday during a trip to the North Shore to get some lunch. I got the #9 plate, which is kalua pork, huli chicken, and I got mac salad. The kalua pork meat itself was fine. Not gristly and not too fatty. However, barely any smoke taste to it and was fairly bland. The huli chicken didn't have crispy skin. It seemed lukewarm like it had been cooked a while earlier and was just sitting. The sauce is amazing and I do think it's delicious with the sauce. Rice was just rice. Meh. Even adding shoyu didn't add much flavor to it, to be honest. The mac salad is extremely bland. I don't know if they need to add some acid to the mayonnaise or more salt, but it was pasty and no flavor. I would honestly skip getting the mac salad next time and get regular salad! That's how bad this mac salad was. Two slices of pineapple on the plate were fresh and flavorful. I did enjoy these. Service was okay. I had asked if they still honored kama'aina discount and was told no. That's fine; I understand not all places offer discounts. I don't know when kama'aina discount stopped being offered, but back in the day I used to receive it when asking. I did notice though that two guys who ordered before me got a "mahalo, braddah" in a friendly tone but I got a terse "thanks." Guess haole girls don't get mahalos even if local. It's just uncomfortable when certain people get friendly, effusive mahalos and others get terse thanks, like I didn't want to be serving you food today. Maybe cause it was Mother's Day and they didn't want to be there? Sure didn't feel like 'ohana today. So many flies around, it made eating uncomfortable. A few fly fans on tables but not at the one where I was seated, so it was basically like constantly shooing away flies and trying to take a bite of food super fast before they came back on my food. Probably I should have taken my food away and gone to the beer garden nearby with fewer flies. Meh. I used to really like Mike's but I will stick to Da Bald Guy and Seven Brothers when I visit the sugar mill in the future.

Huli Chicken with rice, and Mac salad

Huli huli stir fry chicken

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Mac salad

Aji Limo Truck

4.3(539 reviews)

0.4 km

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.

Super good surf and turf, more turf than surf but the flavor was really good all around! ‍read more

Sign in front

Hawaiian Poke bowl

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Chicken Wings

Famous Kahuku Shrimp Truck

4.0(752 reviews)

0.4 km

If you ever find yourself near Famous Kahuku Shrimp, do yourself a favor and follow the scent of…read moregarlic like it's leading you to treasure because it basically is. The shrimp Juicy, buttery and swimming in that iconic garlic sauce that should honestly be bottled and protected like a national secret. The rice soaks it all up like it knows its purpose in life and the portion is generous enough to make you pause halfway and just appreciate the moment. It's casual, it's a little messy and that's exactly the charm. No fancy frills, just bold flavor doing all the talking. Fair warning: you will smell like garlic afterwards and you will not care one bit.

Stopped here after hearing a few people recommend it and decided to try the hot shrimp and squid…read moreplate. Really glad I did because both were seriously good. The hot shrimp had a strong flavor with just the right amount of spice, enough to give it a kick without overpowering everything else. The squid was probably the biggest surprise for me though. It was crispy on the outside, tender inside, and had this addictive flavor that made it hard to stop eating.

So so so good !

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Chef Kale - Hawaii's Only

4.1(15 reviews)

0.3 km

So freaking good! We had the seafood boil, lobster dog, garlic shrimp, Hawaiian plantation tea, and…read morefresh pineapple smoothies. The service was great and prices were perfect.

Sorry but all the food wasn't good at all Wouldn't recommend…read moreor come back But if you want chance'em Pork no good Tacos where not fried or half ass fried and sea boil was a disaster