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    Hawaii’s Only

    3.9 (23 reviews)
    ModerateFood Stands, Seafood
    Closed 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Lobster corn dog
    Rod U.

    This is NOT a review from a tourist. No added stars for being high on Hawaii. A lobster corn dog. Crisp on the outside, fluffy on the inside, very sweet, corn meal coating surrounds bits of real lobster on a stick. The "dog" is dressed with the typical "dragon sauce" and dusted with togarashi. A great snack if the hangry pains hit but at $15, expensive. Very friendly service. In the COVID era, credit cards preferred. A novelty at best but worthy of a try none the less.

    a plate of shrimp and rice
    Jillian T.

    The shrimp plate was yummy! It had just the right amount of garlic, butter and spice, but definitely not spicy. As for the lobster dawg, the batter was tasty, topped with a nice aioli, though I just wished it had more lobster inside for what it's worth. As for those churros, they were nice and crunchy, with that lychee sauce and it looked like li hing mui, that gave it a different flavor. As for the plantation iced tea, it was on the watery side; I would've wanted more tea and more pineapple flavor in it. To order and pay (even for the plantation iced tea and churros) go to the main stand where the shrimp and main entrees are sold. If you get churros or iced tea they will give you a ticket, that you need to walk to the churro and drink stand to give. They then make your products accordingly and call you at either side when your orders are ready. Parking available on the road near Giovanni's or the Kahuku Sugar Mill, just avoid the potholes and puddles!

    Nicole E.

    $12.42 for fried lobster dog. The corn dog with the lobster wasn't bad, not a ton of lobster, mostly corn meal. Was it worth $12.42, probably not. We did get to try the strawberry churro bite, it was fine as well. Quick service.

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    Jessica S.

    My friend saw an amazing lobster option... in the form of a corn dog. We just had to check it out! It's located in the "middle" where cars can cut through one part to the other side of the Kahuku food truck central. It's closer to Giovanni's. There are many random spots to park at or the invisible stalls that won't ever be a problem. We got the lobster dog and their take of a Hawaiian churro (mango and lychee). I'll start with the churros. The churros were an interesting color... pink and green for mango and lychee?? Confused but interesting. I tried the pink one, and I couldn't distinguish the flavor at all. It tasted like a regular churro. Then I tried the green one and still couldn't distinguish the flavor. My friend thought the the pink one was lychee... but we don't really know. Definitely not worth $10. The lobster dog looked good! It was drizzled with a kind of mayo and furikake. I took a bite of the dog and the first thing that came to mind was the texture of the breading. It wasn't smooth and really crummy similar to a regular corn dog breading. Totally did not expect that, tbh. The lobster was nicely minced and packed into the cornbread. The mayo gave a lot of flavor to the snack! I thought this place was okay. It's an interesting experience especially with the new lobster roll hype. Wouldn't go out of my way for it though.

    Kahuku waffle dog & lobster dog
    Danielle D.

    This place ended up on our radar thanks to the folks at 22Kailua! It's situated amongst a handful of fast casual spots on North Shore. Lines weren't too long when we were there in September 2021. Not sure we'd take a trip out to North Shore just for this, but it's a fun option if you're already in the area. * Kahuku waffle dog: Steven preferred this one. I just liked the lilikoi honey mustard--certainly not something I've had before. * Lobster dog: I liked the consistency! It reminded me of a crab cake. Steven said he would've liked it more if the dog were marinated.

    Boil
    JoAnne V.

    Ordered garlic shrimp, lobster dog, and the seafood boil. The service was quick and the order came out quickly. Had a seat in their nice outdoor seating area right off to the side. Not crowded or busy so it was nice! Now for the food! Plates were beautiful but for me the garlic shrimp lacked depth. The shells on the shrimp were very soft which means either they've been sitting too long or not fresh. It needed something. Chunks of garlic would be excellent. The boil same thing. It had sausage, corn, potato and clams. The lobster dog? It was like a sweetened cornbread with pieces of lobster. It was slightly sweet and crunchy on the outside. It would not be something I would order again. I'll save my drive and my $$$ for food worth remembering.

    Store sign and food stand - located behind Da Bald Guy Food Truck
    Blaze S.

    How can you not try a Lobster Dog?? It was delicious! The owners are super cool too. Not many places you can roll up and hear country music blasting. Awesome vibe and you get a drink and a bag of chips with the meal. Score - parking: plenty of parking - cost: $13 - $18 a person - menu: lobster dog and 4 or 5 other meals - perk: seating and shade - dessert option: Hawaiian Churro right next door

    Location spot
    Ed R.

    New location in HI and it couldn't have been in a better location. The service starts when a smile and awesome folks, then the reason for stopping...FOOD! You have a choice of lobster dogs and shrimp plates. Good luck to this family and I'll be returning for more..thank you for accepting us..mahalo

    Weekend special - Kalua Pig Corndog w/Ube Bbq Sauce
    Bricyn A.

    Lobster Corndogs super unique and super delicious!! Best Poke Ive ever had! Seafood boil is a must try!!! Loved the live music!

    Deborah C.

    I love this spot. Great service even better food. I had the Mahi Mahi poke, delicious, fresh, yummy. The pineapple ice tea was quite refreshing. I will definitely come back.

    Mostly cornbread...
    Crystal N.

    I had high expectations of this food stand because of the reviews and videos i've seen on social media and who wouldn't want to try a lobster corn dog?! What I saw on Instagram was a whole lobster tail coated in a cornmeal batter with spices and a mayo drizzle. Instead, what I received was an overly fried and thick corndog with a small amount of lobster paste in the middle. This was definitely not worth $14. I even went back on their social media to look at what they posted and it is not the same product. I was so excited to try this and support a local business but I think they are targeting tourists unfortunately.. I am assuming they were unable to get a supply of lobster tails to offer what they normally sell, but if this is the case then don't make a substandard version and sell it for the same price.

    Lobster corndog
    Jennifer C.

    Brah I stay going to shrimp shack but no more. These shrimps are so much bigger and they are easy to peel. Can get a pineapple smoothie out of the pineapple next door and churros. Bug gags is so ono. No more shrimp shack only going here for now on.

    Delicious
    Sam C.

    So good had literally everything on the menu (in small quantities of course) would definitely come back and suggest it to all my friends coming to the north side. Love it!

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    Got the waffle dog- solid choice! exactly what I was looking for and came with yummy chips. super nice lady taking orders!

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    Da Bald Guy

    Da Bald Guy

    4.6
    (747 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    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)

    Da Bald Guy was at the Moili'ili Summerfest, this review is based on that experience…read more And HO my wife and I got two plates, one Pan-fried Poke and one Cajun Garlic Shrimp, and both were moono'ono. Both extremely solid 9/10. If you like poke, you'll probably like it pan-fried. The spicy ahi flavor is familiar, but the change in cook method adds a different dimension. If you like shrimp, and can handle a smidge of spice, you'll probably like the Cajun version. However, the limiting factor could be location. If you're in the area, or see them at an event, try go fa sho!

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    Chipotle Garlic Cajun Garlic Butter Shrimp

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    Giovanni's Shrimp Truck

    Giovanni's Shrimp Truck

    3.9
    (5.5k reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    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.

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    Giovanni's Shrimp Truck order wait line
    Giovanni's Shrimp Truck order wait line
    Garlic Shrimp Scampi
    Garlic Shrimp Scampi
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    Ken's Fresh Fish

    Ken's Fresh Fish

    4.7
    (215 reviews)
    2.0 mi
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    The absolute best Ahi Katsu fix on the island!…read more Tell me I'm not the only one who will drive completely across the island just to satisfy a craving! Whenever I need an Ahi Katsu fix, Ken's Fresh Fish in Laie is our absolute go-to destination. On our last trip, we decided to try the Opah Katsu alongside our usual order, and wow! Both had the most absolute perfect crunch! The fish is incredibly fresh, perfectly fried, and drizzled beautifully with sauce. It is worth every bit of the drive from the Ewa . Outstanding flavor, great quality, and a definitive must-stop if you're up on the North Shore. 10/10!

    The best ahi katsu on the Island. Grab a plate, some poke, and fresh fish to cook later and it's…read morewell worth the 70 mile circle island drive. The fresh ahi katsu, huge! 14-16oz, panko crusted and deep fried medium or well done. It is topped with a combo of sweet katsu sauce and garlic mayo all over a bed of rice and a simple pile of dressed lettuce. Always look for the second fresh fish of the day. If available, the ono done katsu style eclipses the ahi. Just the nature of the fish, it is more tender and moist. Total weight is again, about a pound. Note: Fish can also be prepared in garlic butter. It's good but come on, garlic butter vs deep fried in a crispy coating? Good selection of half pound pre weighed containers of fresh ahi poke (ahi sesame ogo, just sayin') and fresh fish filets including ahi, mahi, ono, and marlin. Go early for best selection. Inexpensive. As of November 2025, $16/regular plate. Fresh fish filets, $7.50 / lb less than Costco. Fresh poke, $10/half pound. Cash or card. Same price. No nonsense counter service. Takeaway only. IMPORTANT: they are not active on socials. Last minute closures are posted on their door. Have a backup plan of where to eat ready. All that said, the best and based on the crowd of locals every visit, word is out.

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    Main area. No seating. Take out only
    Main area. No seating. Take out only
    Fresh ahi sesame ogo poke
    Fresh ahi sesame ogo poke
    Ahi katsu plate (on slow rainy days, the cuts get MASSIVE)

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    Lei Lei's Bar and Grill

    Lei Lei's Bar and Grill

    4.1
    (883 reviews)
    3.4 mi
    $$$

    Both Jose and I had the privilege to go to turtle Bay on the North Shore. The location of our…read moreestimate is at Kuilima Estates and it was a beautiful day, bright sunny skies, cool breezes, and the fresh smell of salt in the air from the ocean. So our job was to take all the measurements of sliding screen doors total of six of them plus two very large windows Screens. We both got done in two hours. It was still too early to go home so we called it Pau Hana Time!!! we both needed drinks, even though it was still lunchtime, but why not we both control our own business. There is this quaint little bar nearby so we went straight there! We was greeted by two ladies, and one of them is the bartender name Kanani. She's an excellent bartender who knows how to be super friendly like if we were all best friends. She is definitely one of the main reasons why we go there often. I enjoy this little bar because of the view of the golf course. The bar itself is an open restaurant so you can feel the cool breezes of the tradewinds. I've been coming to this bar ever since the first time I started golfing, ever since the dinosaurs ruined the Earth, lmao! Just kidding! We had several beers and $15 French Fries?! You do get a decent amount even with the both of us eating it. It was very filling. It's amazing every time we go there there's always several happy people who are very friendly to talk to, and that's one of the reasons why the bar is a wonderful place for both locals and tourists to enjoy. Although I haven't eaten at the restaurant recently, I do remember when I did try the restaurant the food was very well prepared and seasoned just right. I think maybe next we come here we gotta try out their food menu!

    Came here on a dinner night and ordered a ceasar salad and also ordered the ahi tuna chicken katsu…read moreand virgin pins colada Food was really good and amazing customer service also hooked it up with chocalate chip cookies and ice cream which was really good

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    Double cut pork chop. Are you insane?
    Double cut pork chop. Are you insane?
    Ahi platter pupu
    Ahi platter pupu
    Local ahi tuna melt on wheat

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