Garlic chicken!…read more December 31, 2015 There were only a few items on the menu, eight to be exact, and I was happy with my order! I selected the Garlic Chicken (#7) and the chicken was crispy, tasty, and juicy in the inside. The meal came with two scoops of rice and green salad. It was a good size portion. Well, for $12 I expected it to be, at least! Other items offered at this food truck was Local Fish (#6), Salt and Pepper Shrimp (#5), Kahuku Garlic Shrimp, Pineapple Shrimp (#2), Spicy Garlic Shrimp (#3), and Coconut Shrimp (#4)... He was the only food truck at this location at the time so he made bank. $7.00 for a mini and $11.99 for a regular plate. Fries is $2.50/ea. A can of soda is $1 each. The owner was nice and friendly. Cash only basis as with most food trucks. Was able to try this food truck while he was on location at Sandy Beach Park. Review #0408

Nothing less than great!…read more We spent a few hours on Sandy Beach. Feeling a bit hungry we spotted this Food Truck on the parking lot of Sandy Beach. With the blue paintjob it's impossible to miss. We ordered some Ice-Tea, Wings, Garlic Shrimp and Fish'n'Chips. And I can say that the food was nothing less than fantastic! The shrimps had a good size and were cooked to perfection. Nice garlic flavour, nicely balanced. The Wings were hot and crispy. The Fish was very fresh and tender. We didn't expect much, but ended up with one of the best Food Truck meals we've had on Hawaii. Prices are about 12$ a meal....about average compared to other trucks....but more than fair considering the quality. Sandy Beach is the perfect spot to hang out a bit and grab some good food at this Truck. Highly recommended!

My favorite Furikake Ahi (yellowfin tuna) Had lunch all the…read moreway at Waimanalo. I have not been here at Ono Steaks an Shrimp for a long time! So happy I was able to drive over today after work.

Wife and I happened on this place for a late lunch one day…read more It is counter service and the girl behind the counter was friendly and efficient. Answering our menu questions thoughtfully. The garlic shrimp and the coconut shrimp were good, but not stand-out - nothing special. It is in an older but clean building. The restrooms are in a separate building behind the restaurant and they too were old but clean.

Okay-- BEST POKE ON THE TRIP AWARD goes to... this spot…read more We've had Ono before, on a prev. trip. Great. But then we fell hard for Off-the-Hook. This trip... Ono Seafood won the battle. This poke was SO FRESH, I could taste the knife, the boat, the water, the morning sun... all in good ways. It was divine. The catch? Maybe their DRY RUB... I have spicy habits, and tend to get poke lathered in spicy sauce. This poke had no sauce, just a dry salt / pepper rub - and the dryness of the fish, helped me TRULY taste the TEXTURE, freshness, and the QUALITY of the fish. Blown away. The owner (or manager) came out to check on us, and thank us for coming out. Told us the fish had been REALLY good lately, out there on the water. We could taste it. Love the tempura flakes they add on top. Can't wait to go back!

This place is hidden in the Kalama Valley shopping center, at the 4 way stop. Not much in there but…read morewow, there's Ono seafood. They have fresh ahi and tako poke which you can get by the pound or as bowls. The regular is $16 and the large is $18 and you can have a choice of two kinds of poke. I got the Hawaiian style tako poke with limu and chili pepper and it's yum! Might say tho, it's a little heavy on the Hawaiian salt. It also has a bit of a kick from the chili pepper. It's served plain but you can add on things like furikake, ginger for 75 cents or avocado slices for $1.50. Also you can get it with white or brown rice. Not all places has tako poke as part of the regular menu so if you like tako and you're in Hawaii Kai or coming in from Sandy's or Waimanalo side, stop here for your fix.

This is the best shaved ice I have found on the island! I stop every time I drive bye. Sometimes…read moreeven go out of my way to come get some!

Literally the best shrimp I ever had. Absolutely delicious!!…read more I don't say that lightly either. It was otherworldly!! The staff was great too!!!! I'll be back!

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.

Came here when it was less crowded the seating area is big wide open with chairs, tables, and a…read moregreen luscious outdoor view. There were only a few vendors like maybe 4 trucks at the time we got a plate from a vendor called "Wasabi Express by Tiger" the white woman who most likely also works with the main chef randomly approached us recommends it for my partner and I says it's going to taste great it's made fresh daily,, said why not we came for a trip but honestly it was mid and this is why I don't listen to people but realistically I should've just dogged it in my opinion; understand it's Hawaii we are in a touristy spot, but too overpriced for something that tastes like yoshinoya meat and rice that tastes just like fried rice from a regular Chinese takeout

Went here with friends! The food selection and trucks they have is alright! I thought it would be…read morebigger and lots of trucks like OC night market in LA but i cant complain, the food is amazing! And love the drink i got from the truck strawberry pineapple flavor from tropics truck

The service was great I got spicy ahi and it was good, And the sign was catchy. And the rice was…read moregood and the green onions were crunchy

Incredibly fresh poke - my mouth watered with every bite. Well priced and in a prime location near…read morethe ocean. I got the regular size ahi and spicy ahi. The man in charge is a kind and insightful human. Had a wonderful encounter with him and will be thinking of him for a while. I mentioned I'm from Seattle and he shared some awesome tips and a story of his background. 10/10 poke and service.

I found this truck using Yelp while in Hawaii and OH MY GOODNESS I'm so glad I did !…read more Leonard's Bakery (Oahu): Known for popularizing this Portuguese donut , offers it in original and custard-filled hot and fresh at their store and food truck locations. Malasadas are a popular Portuguese-style, hole-less donuts that are a must try while in Hawaii, brought by 19th-century plantation workers. They are deep-fried, pillowy dough balls--often coated in granulated sugar, cinnamon, or li hing mui (salty plum) powder--and typically filled with custard, haupia (coconut pudding), or guava. Next time I'm ordering 2 of each because Lordy these were so delicious and worth the wait in line !

Sooooo good! Leonard's is a must have in Hawaii…read more The maladas are served hot and slightly crispy on the outside and soft and cakey on the inside.

This was probably the best experience I've ever had with truck food. Service is painfully slow,…read morebut it's just one guy, so that's forgivable. The fish tacos and garlic shrimp were worth the wait. It's on Lanakai beach, which is a really great place to spend the morning, and then grab food at the truck (no beer). I was there around lunch, and people were driving up from around the neighborhood just to get food to go from this truck.

Killer shaved Ice and great food. Don't be deterred by the look of the truck, the folks are super…read morefriendly and the food is great... try the pig dog and finish with a rainbow shaved ice.

The only lunch truck in Sandy beach located in parking area deep inside the park. They open at…read more11:30 am and have a small table with 4 chairs to sit. The staff is there to work and is efficient. The menu is very limited. Burgers (In my opinion one of the best on the island!! No joke!! ) Fish and chips (equally epic for realz) fries ( better than most) shaved ice (never tried it) other stuff on menu (pic) We go here even when we arent at the beach. Definetely gotta experience the burger and fish and chips you wont be disappointed!!

So it all depends on what you get. The fish and chips were…read moreexcellent; thin fish with a breaded crust. Phenomenal and the dipping sauce was sauce perfection. I wish I would have gotten this but instead stole bites from someone else's plates. The poke was alright, definitely oversauced (which is something I never say) which didn't allow the poke fish flavor to shine through. The shaved ice was a bit coarse with syrup fruit flavors. Not my favorite. Just get the excellent fish and chips.