"The Light of the North Shore during the storm"…read more When the severe weather hit Koolauloa and entire State of Hawaii this week, even the largest establishments like Foodland and McDonald's had to close their doors, one small beacon remained: this incredible family-run Korean food truck at Polynesian Cultural Center- Marketplace in Laie, HI was open. While the rest of the island went dark, this family owned business run by husband, wife and 2 young men worked tirelessly from dawn until midnight. Families and couples and even children waited in the rain/cloudy weather patiently, evening offering help to lighten the demand. Despite the exhaustion and the overwhelming demand, they never complained and never turned a soul away. All they asked for in return was patience and a little appreciation. We can all practice this more often. They didn't just serve food; they provided hope to desperate families and stranded visitors when there was nowhere else to turn. The food was authentic, warm, and delicious, but it was their spirits that truly fed us. In a moment of crisis, they were the hands and feet of compassion for our community. If you want to support a business that defines the word 'aloha' and true service, look no further than Shaka Shake Bowl! Mahalo nui loa to this family for being our light in the storm."

Best orange chicken on the island! They were also so kind and the food truck was nicely presented :)read more

The kalbi was so tender and charred nicely. I liked its slightly sweet marinade and the japchae…read morethat came on the side. Since the food is freshly cooked, there was a slight wait. You get a good portion of food per order! Definitely try it out, I left full and satisfied! I was probably so distracted by how good the food was that I forgot my purse at the dining area. The owners found it and held onto it for me. It was so nice of them. Thank you so much for keeping it safe!! I'm so grateful for you guys!

Brah........ probably the best food truck plate I ever had. LOOK AT THAT PICTURE…read more As a Korean, i gotta say, I was hellaaaa impressed with this kalbi. On par with LA/vancouver/korea grindz (maybe not Korea but you get the point). Came across this place randomly and decided to eat there on a whim. So happy I did. It's a bit outta the way, especially if you staying in town side. But if you're ever giving some friends/family a tour around the rock or going to PCC or whatever, make the side quest to eat here!

Where can you get freshly cooked breakfasts for $5 in this day and age ordered and prepared with a…read moresmile. Clean picnic tables to eat in front of the food truck. Thanks for researching on Yelp and treating us for breakfast Doc

I'm so grateful he does pop ups in town because venturing out to Kahuku takes a bit of planning. So…read morefar my favorites would have to be hands down the Ribeye and Shrimp plates. The ribeye is super tender and both plates have so much flavor packed into it! I tried the Braised Boneless Kalbi and it is good and super soft! But the flavor isn't my cup of tea; I prefer my kalbi to be LA kalbi style so just something to keep in mind if that's what you were expecting Each plate can easily be shared between two people which gives you more room to try other items hehe I highly recommend coming super early for his pop ups because the lines gets ridiculously long. He is always our first stop of the list because you just can't risk certain items running out! (Trust me, I had this happen to me the first time and I was a very sad camper with what was left)

I think this place is relatively new and located next to Foodland Wahiawa. We just did a takeout…read moreorder of the kalbi and meat jun plate. Food was flavorful but the kalbi was a little tough. The banchan was pretty good and paired well with the rest of the meal. Overall, it was good but nothing super special compared to other Korean places. Theres ample parking in the lot and a few tables to eat at outside.

Great place for Korean food. I think they have the BEST meat Jun! There's only the concrete tables…read moreto sit on and the service is a little slow but the value, quality and amount of food is amazing! The taste is also excellent! It's my go to meat Jun place:)

This family owned and ran restaurant is always 10/10. Their food tastes delicious and they always…read moremake you feel welcomed and like you're part of the family. I recommend the Yukgaejang and tofu soup. The flavor is deep and rich and the meat is cooked perfectly. When you dine in they have an amazing side dish bar. Everything is seasoned to perfection. I can't get enough of their bean sprouts.

We've been coming to Kim Chee in Enchanted Lakes for years, usually 2-3 times a year, so it's…read moredisappointing to write this review. When we arrived, the owner asked if we had a reservation. We said no, and from that moment her attitude changed. She seemed visibly annoyed, and it made us feel unwelcome. What surprised us most was that she was warm, friendly, and polite to every other customer who walked in after us. The difference in how we were treated was hard to ignore. On a positive note, her son was very kind, welcoming, and professional. He was the highlight of our visit and is the reason I'm giving 2 stars instead of 1. The food was okay--I'd rate it about 3 out of 5 stars--but with the recent price increases, we expected better service to match. Unfortunately, the owner's behavior completely turned us off, and after years of being customers, we're not sure we'll be returning.

Food was good, ban chans amazing! Prices are on the higher end, but good to go during their lunch…read morespecials. Would definitely go here again.

Our waitress was awesome! We had food allergies in our group and she was very informative and…read moreguided us on what was safe and what wasn't. The food was good! It was my first time having Korean food and I was really happy with what I got - can't remember the name of it, but see the picture for a visual. It was rice with beef and veggies with a raw egg on top. I'd definitely go back! The restaurant was much larger inside than it had looked from the front. The place stays very busy!

When rolling to the east side for views make sure you get a pit stop at Aloha Shrimp truck…read more Stopped in at Aloha just before 11am on a Monday and was blessed that nobody was there. Ordered up a shrimp fried rice and a 10 piece garlic shrimp order. Bubba Gump himself would be speechless after tasting these perfect pieces of shrimp Yelpstars! Unreal tasty food fresh to order. I'll be back. 5 stars.

We spotted Aloha Shrimp on our way to Kahuku from the side of the island we were coming from and…read moredecided to give it a try. We ordered the spicy shrimp and added extra spicy sauce on the side. There was a bit of a wait, but we weren't in a rush so it didn't bother us. We brought our food over to Kahuku Beer Garden, and it was definitely worth it. The shrimp was flavorful, saucy, and had a really nice kick without being overwhelming. It was so good that we got curious about the butter garlic shrimp and ended up going back the same day to grab another plate to take home. The butter garlic shrimp was just as good--rich, garlicky, and super satisfying. Overall, the shrimp tasted fresh, portions were solid, and both flavors delivered. Definitely worth a stop if you're heading toward Kahuku or planning on circling around the island. * didn't get to take a picture of the butter garlic shrimp plate

Great to find Gina's in Kapolei! For years we went to Gina's at Market city in Kaimuki and missed…read morethem after they sold the restaurant. After looking for a place to eat in Kapolei we came across Gina's Kapolei and walking into the restaurant we saw that Gina's son was working behind the counter!!! It was awesome to have the yummy food that was so much a part of my past . We got the family mini pack - it's great for 2-3 people who have a large appetite- 3 large pieces of Kalbi - bulgofi - man du - BBQ chicken- meat Jun - rice and choice of 4 veggies. It's a generous portion of meat more than enough for 3 people and we had leftovers too. The food is very good the Kalbi is a standout and the fried Man Du and meat Jun was excellent. We loved the seaweed w/ daikon - tofu and kimchee all so good. The people are friendly and really helpful - parking is plentiful. I can't wait to go back really the perfect meal no matter what you have. They also have catering party players and catering sets great for a gathering

The world feels like it's burning up and falling apart lately. I'm home on O'ahu for the Summer and…read moredon't recognize where I am sometimes. So many old businesses are no longer with us. So you can imagine the pure joy I experienced when I walked into Gina's and recognized the banchan, size and char on meats, the smell, being surrounded by local families and friendly faces behind the counter. My heart leapt for joy seeing that I could have both fish jun AND kalbi and if I wanted I could've gotten a third choice. My eyes spotted a familiar side dish of seasoned potatoes, which I left it for the next person and got the daikon, perfectly seasoned not dry at all jap chae, and kim chi cucumbers. When I took my first bit into the kalbi, life was made good again. It was reset and welcome home I needed. It was a perfectly cut and marinated kalbi. The fish Jin was seasoned so well I barely needed to dip it into a sauce. The portions could have fed 2. I asked if they were related to the Gina's in Market City. Bro, this is the OG Gina's!! The owner said they sold the other one and his mom helped him start this one. It looked like the whole family was behind the counter. I wanted to cry. Not all things have changed in Hawai'i! Some things got better! OG Gina's being in Kapolei is one of em.