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    Giovanni’s Shrimp

    4.0 (583 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Fast Food
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    GIOVANNI’S SHRIMP ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Maiko K.

    I've eaten at their food truck in North shore several times but first time in this locations. I thought their garlic shrimp tasted much better. I usually don't really like how their rice is cooked(too mushy )but the rice at this location was great!

    Kayla D.

    ~ * Packed with Flavor * ~ Inside a food court, upstairs of Hmart! (free 1 hr parking) Fast service! I brought it back home with me to Cali and it still tasted the same heated up

    Scampi with rice
    Mike D.

    Garlic-Packed Scampi & Heartfelt Service Food (5 / 5): I ordered the Scampi Shrimp with Rice, and it was superb. The garlic flavor really shines without being overpowering, and it pairs perfectly with the well-cooked rice. The shrimp were a good size and cooked just right -- tender, not overdone. My parents are visiting Hawaii for the first time and they genuinely loved this meal. At around $17 a plate, it's a great value for the quality and portion. Service (5 / 5): I want to give a special shoutout to one of the employees who is deaf. Even without hearing, he went above and beyond to provide outstanding service. I also really appreciate businesses that create opportunities for individuals with disabilities -- and honestly, that team member deserves a raise. Ambience / Décor: The restaurant is located upstairs inside H Mart in a small food court setting. We went on a Tuesday night around 7pm and there were plenty of seats available for our family of four. It's casual, clean, and comfortable -- easy place to sit down and enjoy a warm plate of food. Overall: Flavorful scampi, fair pricing, and genuinely memorable service make this spot worth visiting. Not comparing it to any other location -- just judging it on its own -- and it absolutely stands on its own merits. Definitely recommended.

    Shrimp scampi plate. Best around!
    Cheol K.

    This location is a must visit every time I'm in Honolulu. Located above the H Mart, this Giovanni's is in the corner of the food court. Parking in the attached garage is free for the first 90 mins. Register your vehicle plate as it is now license plate based. We usually come early before dinner to avoid the crowds and have plenty of seating. They are always consistent with the flavor and buttery garlic goodness. You can split the plate with a friend or be like me and devour the entire thing in one sitting.

    Lana P.

    Love this place! Their shrimp is super flavorful, so rice is a must! Their portion size is pretty good with a generous amount of shrimp. The truck is often alongside Jenny's Shrimp Truck as well (which I honestly prefer...), but Giovanni's is definitely more popular. It super crowded and hard to find seating, but there are always chickens running around :)

    Chris R.

    Def recommend this place even though this place is surrounded and crowded by tourists this place is killah! Get the shrimp scampi with extra garlic sauce it comes with two swoops of rice make sure you also sign their food truck with your name Food is excellent and customer service is amazing. I made a lot of friends in my time in Hawaii during Christmas and new years break! Will beback soon Mahalo!

    Kara B.

    I love that we didn't have to drive all the way around the island for some Giovanni's. Ordered and didn't have to wait too long for my order. They call out your number through the intercom, so just keeps your ears open. When we got the shrimp, we love how it was easy to peel. Only junkie was there's no shrimp head lol. So you pay the price for not a full shrimp. Anyway, still was yummy. Will come back when craving :)

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    Raymond N.

    If you're staying in Waikiki and there's a Giovanni's location nearby, there is no need to drive to the OG truck unless you really want the true Giovanni's experience. This location is inside of H Mart in the second floor dining hall with other food vendors. When I went for dinner there was no line and there were plenty of tables available for dining. The shrimp tasted just like the shrimp from the truck, though if I had to make any comparison, my batch did taste a bit saltier than I am used to. Maybe this was a one-off but the shrimp was still delicious. Parking in the area is okay since there is a parking lot for the grocery store but street parking is also available. Since I went for dinner, the area did look a bit sketch after dark so keep that in mind as well.

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    Kristine N.

    Last year, I went to North Shore with the plan to try Giovanni's but the line was massive and did not get a chance to try. When I found out there was a Giovanni's located inside Hmart, I knew this would be the perfect opportunity to go. There are other surrounding restaurants and the place had no line. The food came out quickly and the food court is air conditioned!!! I ordered the Scampi plate! The garlic rice is flavorful as well as the shrimp! The shrimp is slightly pre-peeled for you, which makes it very easy to eat. There is plenty of seating and it's overall a great vibe here.

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    Sunny V.

    I absolutely love this place for the garlic shrimp scampi! You order and they give you a number to pick up when ready. We got the scampi to share and it was a perfect amount. The flavor was delicious and I love that they put the garlic all over the rice! There's a food court style open seating area with lots of tables. We went with a big family group and everyone got whatever food they wanted. Located on second floor of HMART with affordable parking garage you pay with by QR code validation.

    Shrimp Scampi with a side of hot sauce
    Sara L.

    Eating Giovanni's always makes me feel nostalgic and you don't have to go all the way to Kahuku to get it. There is a location in Kakaako, in the food court above HMart. Their star dish is the Shrimp scampi, 12 large succulent and tender pieces of shrimp served with 2 scoops of rice covered in butter and garlic. They also have a butter and lemon option, and a spicy option. Warning: the spicy shrimp is VERY spicy, so I would suggest ordering the scampi with a side of signature hot sauce instead. Can't eat shrimp? No worries. You can order the garlic hot dog and macaroni salad. The price has gradually gone up over the years and currently sits at $17.50 per plate, which is pretty reasonable considering the generous serving size.

    Shrimp Scampi and spicy shrimp
    Josephine T.

    I heard great things about this shrimp, and I really wanted to try it since I loved big wave at the north shore food trucks. When we first got there, we were confused where to go. It wasn't until we read the reviews and saw that it was on the second floor of the hmart that we needed to go there. We ordered from the counter and they would call the number when ready. We couldn't decided and got 2 half portions. The scampi shrimp seasoning was good. But the portions were much smaller compared to the big wave. The spicy version was too spicy and sour. I guess I should have known better since there were signs that said no refunds if you selected the spicy version. All in all, I would much rather go to north shore.

    Kerry W.

    Absolutely the best garlic shrimp! Inside the Hmart, up the elevator and in the corner you will find the most delicious garlic shrimp. Cooked to perfection with 2 mounds of rice covered in garlic and wrapped up with care. I'm not a big fan of Mac salad, that being said, thiers was great! Definitely one of the best meals on the island.

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    Is the quality the same as the food truck? Taking first timers soon and want to ensure they get great quality

    We do our best to keep the same quality across all location. Take care and hope to see you soon.… Read more

    Where do you park?

    The parking entrance is on Pohukaina St. on the Ewa side of the H-mart building. The first hour is free for parking. You can also find street parking and if you want to walk a little bit further you can park at SALT and I believe the first hour… Read more

    Do you have gift cards?

    Not sure but you can try calling them at 808 201-3980. Number found on their Yelp Profile

    Is vaccination required to enter or order takeouts?

    Yes, at this location. It's inside as opposed to the North Shore food trucks

    Is this related to the food truck by north shore?

    Yes, same one.

    What are their updated hours of operation?

    Sun-Thursday 11am-8pm Fri, Sat 11am-9pm

    Do you offer gluten free options?

    All Shrimp Plates are gluten free.

    What's the address of this one ?? I been to the truck one but i ddnt know there's one that u can go inside

    2nd flr of Hmart in Kakaako. Use stairs that's on the mauka side of the bldg

    What's their hours of operation?

    11-9pm

    Is it cash only like at the trucks?

    They take credit card and Apple Pay!

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