The lomi o'io is killah!!!! No need add anything just eat!!!! You can add small kine chili pepper water but it's Ono just the way it is!!!

Bomb-looking food, but not so bomb-tasting. My mom was inspired to place a New Years' Eve order from Kapakahi Grindz thanks to her co-worker, so she texted me to order a 20 pc spicy ahi bomb tray and a dozen pasteles ($95 total). So I did by texting the number, and communication was amazing. I pulled up to the meet-up location in Wahiawa at the designated time, and the order was packaged nicely. I'm sad to say that the spicy ahi bombs were too salty for my family's taste, and the pasteles were too bland. Spicy ahi was frozen, which I actually didn't mind because fresh ahi is really hard to come by these days. However, I don't think that the price was justifiable for the quality. Don't think I'll order from them again, but it was nice to try. 2.5/5. read more

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This is my second year ordering a full catering from kapakahi grinds for my bday , and man ! They don't disappoint. The laulau leaf is so marinated in a tasty manner and let's not forget the lomi salmon, a very picky eater but the freshness is the vegetables and rich taste is unmatched!! Not to be rude but I have no idea why they are theeee most popular Hawaiian food place. Someone tell the owner I want to invest. read more

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I saw on Instagram that they were making deliveries of smoked meat or pasteles around the island, so of course I texted right away! The ladies are friendly and professional. They texted me back and gave me a meeting place in my neighborhood where I could meet them and pick up my pasteles!! I got a dozen for $35. Thats truly an unbeatable price. They were vacuum sealed for freshness and delivered cold. Pasteles were a good size, nice portion of meat, 2 olives and my only wish is that it came in a Spicy version!!! For mild lovers this is perfect. I'm so happy and can't wait to order again! read more

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Epic Ultra Rare Spawn---MRC(Monthly Return Chance)=50% The Best Food Truck 2k19 hands down. Kapakahi Grindz is an elusive but legendary food truck that sporadically spawns in various parts of the island. Led by 2 extremely talented gals, they've created an ambitious and exquisite menu of memorable plates that transcends the competition. I've been fortunate enough to track them down several times this year with the help of their Instagram, and their most prominent location has been snuggled in the sleepy village of Whitmore, in the heart of Wahiawa. There's just something special about this place. All of their dishes have been on point. Some of their illustrious local themed creations have been the Pastele Stew Nachos, Dynamite Katsu, Ahi Cakes, Fried Tako, Stuffed Crab Rolls, Gandule Rice, Smoked Meats, and Hawaiian Plates. So, sure, most of what I've just mentioned you can find closer, cheaper, and maybe even better. What makes this place special then? Value and Service for one. These plates are more than enough to satisfy the thick and hearty. Portions are generous and well worth the price in the $7-10 range. Every trip was accompanied with a very welcoming and friendly smile from the owners. When you've had a lonnng day and hangry, it helps. I feel special. Every plate was presented nice and neat, they don't just slop your food into the boxed plate. Attention to detail. Every scoop and bite of their food taste and feels hand crafted as though cooked to order and carefully extrapolated versus just being transfered from a pool of soggy neglected food sitting a long time in a warmer. I believe they really care what and how they put things out. You can sense it. This is what sets them apart. Its the secret ingredient, Aloha or Love. They do cater. I ordered a pan of their Gandule Rice and Pastele Stew as part of thier Thanksgiving Special. These gals know their stuff. Best Rice and Stew on the isle. There was something about the rice I've noticed. The consistency and texture of it, a harmonious balance of sticky and wet. A scoop of it revealed sticky globule like rice bomb clusters which was infused with so much of that lovable Gandule flavor. I can't help but think if it was intended, but I was totally into it because it reminded me of these rice treats my grandma used to make. Couple that with strings of shredded pork and you have yourself a winner! This whole pan was a shimmering trove of delight! I've had Pastele Stew from numerous locations, ranging from bad to good. I've found that other places versions are too watery (hey man I thought this was a stew?), not enough pork or tattered pieces(are these leftovers auntie?), sliced olives (skimpy and break apart and get mushy, are they canned bro?), or just lacking that chorusful and colorful blend of aunthenthicc medley of flavor. The pork pieces are thicc and chunky. Succulent morsels of meat drowning in a red sea of love. The olives are left as whole, juicy orbs, that burst into fresh flavors. They've taken note and have the proper buoyancy and firmness to dance and entertain your mouth. Lastly, the overall flavor of the stew is higlighted by the perfect amount of tomato-eey goodness(this is where many have tried and many have failed). AKA the right amount of Love. This is why they are on a whole different ascended like level! Mahalo and much Aloha, Kapakahi Grindz, for the delicious memories! read more

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Awesome food! They catered a function and food was the hit! We all enjoyed the pastele stew, Mac salad, Gandule Rice. Ono to the Max. Price well worth it I'll be on the look out for the food truck now that I know they served great food. read more

The best food truck on the island. Kapakahi Grindz has bomb plate lunches and local foods. The poke nachos and pastele stew are my favorites. Chief Chan also makes special and limit time new items often like her pastele lumpia, ahi patties, and garlic chicken. Follow them on Instagram to find out when they open and whats new on the menu read more

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This food truck is just downright amazing! Everything made here is gold and heaven in your mouth. If you're being indecisive, just randomly pick something! You can't go wrong with anything you pick. I've personally tried almost everything...the pastele, pastele stew, pastele nachos, tripe stew, stew luau, New York steak, poke nachos, pastele fries, and the smoked meat. None of them failed to make my taste buds sing! If you don't live anywhere close, it's definitely worth the drive. I also almost forgot to mention that the portion sizes are great for the price of the plate. Talk about LOADED!! Also, don't waste any time... They accept both cash AND card. Their service should be rated 10 stars. I witnessed someone put in a phone order, but when they arrived, they made it fresh (only because it was fries) so that they don't get it soggy. And before I forget to mention- the workers always have genuine smiles on and it shows that they love what they do. The food is made with love... Can't go wrong with that... Follow the truck on Instagram. They also cater and post their specials there. read more

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Got there Poke nachos which was onolicious they cost $10. I believe anything with there spicy ahi is awesome. They didn't have fries this time but their poke fries is great as well. I know they are usually in Whitmore but check out their IG or call them to see where they are located for the day. read more

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Not good at responding to inquiries. If they can post on social media, surely they can respond to inquiries about their items.

Food is bomb but hard to find a way to get . Not very responsive but nachos are delicious! Having withdrawals dammit

Are you kidding me?! THIS PLACE IS SOOOOOO GOOD. I've tried basically everything on the menu over the past few months! Chan and Char are super friendly and do an incredible job! Food is at a reasonable price for the amount of food they give! A lot of the times they're at a park in Whitmore (the park at the end on the right) sometimes they do other events. They don't open everyday so best way to stay up to date is to follow their Instagram @kapakahigrindz I'll keep coming back for sure. read more

Kapakahi Grindz is a must try! Every thing the cook makes is amazing. From the ahi katsu to the ahi crab roll (my fave) to the pastele nachos! They're all amazing!!! If ever you get the chance you must try this food truck, it's so worth it and you'll definitely want to go back. read more

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Pastelle stew flavor was good, unfortunately I couldn't really taste it through all the grease. Gandule rice also needed more flavor. read more

Kapakahi Grindz - Very thick layer of oil/grease. Rice was bland. - Food Trucks Near Me

I tried their food for the first time and loved it. They are literally located on the next street over from where I live which is convenient. Their poke fries and Ahi Katsu is so delicious. I am definitely going to try other things on their menu because everything looks and sounds good.;)) read more

Kapakahi Grindz - Poke fries and Ahi Katsu is bomb:)) - Food Trucks Near Me

When coming into whitmore only place to eat was always manapua man and merlina kitchen. But, now local food truck kapakahi grindz hands down is a must when it's open. Variety of different culture food and it never disappoints me. The owner is cool as shit and hook your plate up. Worth the drive and the prices ain't bad at all. The steak and dynamite chicken is bomb. Poke is good and soft, mouth watering. . Known also for the pastele things. Open for catering too. Check her up promise you won't be disappointed !! read more

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Kapakahi Grindz food truck is a place to try. The cook is an amazing cook that blends different cultures to her dish. They also Cater to your needs and the food is amazing. This food truck is worth trying. read more

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I've had multiple thing from this truck. The first time I found them I loved it. Would have been 5 Stars. Went to 2nds @ Leilehua last night- just to eat at the truck and was really disappointed. Expensive and portion was a lot smaller than the first time I stopped by the truck. Spicy ahi hardly had any flavor. Oh well, lesson learned. read more

Hired them to cater a luau for 60 people. The guests (local and from the mainland) raved about the ono Hawaiian food. Chan and Chardonnay were super cool and very helpful. I highly recommend them for all your catering needs. They can make any food you want--not only Hawaiian food. We will definitely be using them again! read more

Thought I left a review but it didn't work. My pasteles are totally burnt. Unedible. I'm really sad I wasted $11. read more

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Food is sooooooo ono! You'll love everything they serve! Pastele stew and pasteles is bomb.com! Great food, great prices and amazing service!! read more

Last night we ordered the poke fries! Outstanding! Along with the Pastele nachos..oh yum! read more

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Loved the Kalua pig nachos! Pretty good pricing too for a food truck too. Real kind staff and they were quick to make my order despite a really big and rowdy line. read more

Had a chance to try out their food for the first time today after the Makahiki challenge. Ordered a kapakahi bowl which consisted of rice, kalua & poke. Also ordered kalua nachos to share. Omg both were SO ONO!! The nachos were made with homemade wonton chips. We will definitely go back to Kapakahi Grindz whenever we see the truck! read more

Kapakahi catering?! WHAAAA! I needed food to help feed the staff for a retreat I was having. Can i just say DEALS!!!! The food was awesome and on top of that they delivered to me! I just needed some food to help feed the kids in the morning and so I asked them for some Gandule rice, eggs, and some smoke meat. The crew gave us a great price and even threw in some pastele stew and fried noodles! Buuuurrahhh!!! Anyways we got the food nice and hot. And once I set up the food line my staff devoured their food! And continued eating it throughout the day despite them being fed from the site for lunch and dinner. I ordered food for around 15 people and got food for maybe like 20. Considering I had 6 football players it was a good extra amount to have lol. Definitely go to these guys for your catering needs they make pretty much anything you request at an awesome price! And if you in the wahiawa area should definitely check out their truck and friendly staff, you will not be disappointed :) read more

Kapakahi Grindz - Gandule rice, fried noodles (so Ono), eggs (breakfast necessity), smoke meat (winnahz), and pastele stew - Food Trucks Near Me

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This is one of the best food trucks by far. They have a nice selection of different mixed plates. My favorite is their pastele stew with gandule rice. I'm VERY PICKY when it comes to Puerto Rican food and Kapakahi Grindz exceeded my expectations. This is the only place to get AUTHENTIC pastele and pastele stew. They also have poke nachos, which is amazing as well. The prices are very reasonable considering how awesome their food is! I have yet to try their ahi katsu which I'm sure is ono! 5 STARS FOR KAPAKAHI GRINDZ! read more

I absolutely love Kapakahi Grindz! They have a very diverse and innovative menu while keeping their best sellers and local favorites available. My favorites are the Pasteles, Poke Fries and Smoked Meat which makes my mouth water just thinking about it. Mmmmm so ONO!!!! But most of my friends really like the Ahi Katsu, New York Steak, and the Original Pastele Nachos. The price for the amount of food I get is a great deal and the service is on point as it's a family run organization. If you haven't tried it yet... you gotta! Follow them on Instagram cuz that's where the Chef updates followers on the menu and hours of operation. And make sure you tip them for their good looks. I heard they give royal treatment to the loyal customers. #RoyalForTheLoyal read more

Food was so goooood!!! I got the poke nachos and Pastele Stew w/ white rice! Good thing I followed them on IG because they don't open everyday. I wish I took picture but I ate it before I could even do it. Only thing their food truck is located in Whitmore (wahiawa). Looked good so I had to try it and I live in Ewa lol. Was worth my drive since I was craving Pastele Stew. read more

We had the poke fries (best eaten right away to get the full awesomeness of it) which was incredible. Fresh fish Covered in awesomesauce and crispy fries. Took home one hawaiian plate, 2 ahi & crabmeat roll (forget the official name) and smoke meat (some are specialty items so check for availability). So the poke fries is the perfect combo of sweet spicy ahi piled on crispy fries. This bad boy didn't even make it to the car. The Hawaiian plate was choke Kalua pig, 2 medium lau lau, 2 scoop rice, lomi salmon and poi. I don't eat lomi salmon or poi (I know right... lose all credibility now) but everything else was banging. Just the right amount of salty. The ahi crab roll is in a Nori wrapper breaded and deep fried. OMFG! OK full disclosure I ate this when I got home(90 min after purchase) so it lost its crunch but with the sauce it was unreal. Next time I'm eating it ASAP because I know it will be even more amazing. Again 2 scoops rice n Mac salad so you will be full after this plate. Now the smoke meat was good but I'm used to a lil more Smoke but that's just me. Everyone else loved it. I also had the pleasure of trying , on another occasion, the pastele nacho salad. Which is just pastele nachos...on salad but it was also very good. The salad to me gave it a freshness I like better than just the nachos. read more

the ahi katsu. buggah is winnahs. the sauce and fish always fresh.that is my go to order every time i buy from here.recommend also try the ahi nachos buggah is ono.you wont be disappointed. read more

This is the second time I've eaten food from Kapakahi Grindz and each time thus far the food has been oNo!! I follow them on Facebook and Instagram and check their menu daily. I've had their pasteles this time around and they were so meaty and delicious and also very nicely proportioned. I ate five pasteles in one day, that's how good they taste, not kidding. Their prices are very reasonable as well. On top of all that, when their way is open, they make it a point to bring their onolicious food to wherever you are. They are very friendly and not only portray aloha through themselves but also their food. I will definitely be eating from Kapakahi Grindz as often as I can. Keep up the oNolicious food Kapakahi Grindz!!! read more

I had the Ahi tempura roll and that was an awesome deal of a meal the fish was fresh and enjoyed every bite of it along with that special sauce....I recommend their foods.... I'm thinking that they will be my next caterers for any future event. Right on Chan and Char read more

Last night I had the privileged of going to get food from a food truck that I've learned about on Sunday during a conversation with my niece and her girlfriend. Apparently Cory Simon knew about it and didn't share this good news about KAPAKAHI GRINDZ. Since he forgot to tell me about this AWESOME food truck, Cory treated me last night when we went to purchase food from it. Aside from that, the food is ON POINT, AWESOME, DELICIOUS, ORGASMIC, etc. Whatever term you use for AWESOME TASTING food does not begin to describe the flavor of the food from KAPAKAHI GRINDZ. I could not stop eating the pastele lumpias as soon as Char handed the bag to me. And then there was (noticed I said WAS) the Ahi Katsu, Poke Nachos, and the Poke Fries. I was in FOOD HEAVEN. For those of you that know me, I can throw down some food, but last night I had the hardest time deciding what to eat because the food was just THAT AWESOME. The most expensive plate was the Ahi Katsu ($12) and if you see the picture of the plate you'll understand why. It is better than the chicken katsu. BIG SHOUT OUT to the owners whom I met last night. Keep doing what you're doing. I would mention you by name but Cory and my niece Ree are not answering their cell phones this morning. Lol. Did I mention that one of them is a singer for Isle 5? AWESOME!!! Lastly, although the food may not be for everybody and there always be critics, I want to say that as a see-food lover, it will be a difficult choice to select what to order. Finally heard back from Ree and Cory, FA'AFETAI TELE LAVA Chan (the OWNER and the AWESOME COOK) and Char (assistant cook, customer service representative, and a singer with Isle 5). read more