Deserves 100 stars! IRENE!!!…read more The Shrimp Shack on Oahu is an absolute must! My 4th time here. The owner, IRENE, is amazing--so friendly, fun, and truly beautiful inside and out. IRENE is hands-down the BEST SHRIMP PIMP EVER!! (Irene's funny phrase) The food is top-notch, and eating at tables right on the sand by the water is completely unparalleled. Anytime you're on Oahu, you have to stop here and eat. Pure island magic. Love you, Irene! So proud of you and all the smiles you bring to so many people. See you when i travel back to the islands from So Cal.

Awesome little stop! Right across from the beach, the food was amazing! I love the little sitting…read morearea on the beach, the swing is so sweet! The fried oysters and calamari were a great appetizer! The garlic shrimp was SOO good! Friendly service, cash only! Food truck next convenience store, and an amazing coffee stop.

The closing date is set, December 15, 2025…read more Their regulars have stepped up their visits while locals living farther away are making their final pilgrimages. By now, anyone who is a fan knows their food so rather than another review, some tips for securing that last taste. 1. They are in a cellular dead zone. All calls made to their number from a cell phone will fail to connect. You MUST call using a land line phone (those things plugged in the wall with physical buttons to press). BUT... 2. They do not answer their phone if they are busy helping customers. Good luck. SO... 3. Go early and order in person. Popular items like the roast pork and hamburger steak sell out by 10am. Others like the kalbi and pulehu shrot ribs by 11:30. 4. Be patient. The wait time is 45min - 1hr. It is accurate. Use the time to grab poke and drinks in neighboring Laie or Kahuku. It's all worth it. Same loaded plates. Same nostalgic taste. Same aloha delivered with a smile. One last time.

Papa Ole's is a spot I heard about from a friend, and it hasn't disappointed me yet. It feels like…read morea small mom and pop type place that locals enjoy, which is always a good sign. My personal favorite is the kalbi ribs. They've got that backyard BBQ taste that feels like a homecooked meal, and it's usually what I end up ordering. Simple, comforting, and it just hits. I also love grabbing food here and taking it down the street to eat at the beach. It's one of those meals that feels even better when you're eating it by the water. I just read that they may be closing soon, and if that's true, thank you for all the delicious meals over the years and wishing the team nothing but the best moving forward.

The food was fantastic and the desert to die for. They have very unique and interesting dishes…read more Our waitress was named Alyssa. We were there on 25 Apr 2026 after a long visit at Kualoa Ranch. One of our drivers recommended crouching tiger to us. Glad he did. Views from our main dining were of the ocean was fantastic. Drinks were perfect too. Overall, it's a "Don't Miss" for all Kailua Coast visitors. Thank you CROUCHING TIGER. Loved the entire restaurant and bar. Clean bathrooms. Yay. We will all return. We had a table of 7, with 2 children. Everyone loved it. Alyssa was perfect with everyone. Great waitress. Keep her if you can.

This beautiful place is amazing! Richard, and Elizabeth are the very best bartenders I've ever had…read morethe pleasure of knowing. They both made such a wonderful experience.

We visited last weekend on Easter Sunday, and it was busy! Everything is prepared fresh to order,…read moreso it's worth the wait, for sure. My husband and I ordered the Mongolian beef with ahi cakes, the char siu with ahi cakes, and the Teri burger. We started with the Teri burger, which was served with a pineapple slaw on top. At first I was a little apprehensive, but it was absolutely delicious. Mild but flavorful, the slaw was the yin to the burgers yang - a perfect combination. The patty was thick and juicy, which was also completely unexpected. The Mongolian beef was well-executed - a good balance of meat and bell peppers; I was expecting this dish to be too spicy for me, but I found it to be just right. The ahi cakes were huge, so you would think they would be dry...you would also be wrong. They were perfectly dense while still moist, with the perfect aioli drizzled on top. The bonus? You get two! I didn't try the char siu, but my husband said it hit the spot. While char siu can sometimes be greasy, this was anything but. The pork was wok fried with a combination of fresh veggies, and was the perfect complement to the ahi cakes. The drive was long but scenic, and this food truck is right across the street from the ocean. Beautiful views, mouth-watering food, and great service (thanks, Jon!) make this place a must.

Probably the best ahi cakes I've ever had. Wish the wasabi aioli had more wasabi, but they're…read moredelicious even without sauce. The garlic shrimp was actually perfect too. I didn't even feel hungry since we went right when they opened at 10am, but I could not stop eating haha! I don't write many reviews, but I'm trying to do better, and this food truck really earned it. Great option from Windward side, not too far, gorgeous drive. The guy/owner working there was really funny and friendly too. Super good vibes. Right next to Kaya's so we were able to grab some drinks and other goodies. Clean tables and hand wash station right across from the water. Definitely recommend!!

Located conveniently a few minutes from our Airbnb so it's a must. They close at 8pm so if you're a…read moretourist that eat late make sure to come before closing! Little nice restraint with 3 - 4 seated tables and 4 high-top 2 seated. Very small so during busy hours prob can't find seats. We came at around 7:15 and there were only 2 other parties there so not bad. Mandoo- crispy and yummy as expected. Ribeye BbQ - WARNING! Plate is massive! They are not shine with their portion size. For $22 that is a steal! For once the meat portion is bigger than the rice! My husband and I shared 1 entree and 1 appetizer and we were stuffed, actually couldn't finish the whole thing. The owner? (Cashier lady) was very nice and welcoming. Not sure if we will ever end up back here but definitely recommend and would come back. Currently losing my taste buds so the flavor to me is not as strong but hubby says the seasoning is great and he's a bit picky.

This is one of the few eateries that opens on Sundays for lunch and dinner in the vicinity. This…read moreplace also serves local, Korean food. My son ate all of his meat jun with rice. He seemed perfectly fine with his meal. My husband ordered their bi bim bap which tasted fairly good when all the ingredients, including raw, shredded purple cabbage, sesame seed oil, and kochujang sauce were mixed together. Unfortunately, fresh, orange colored egg yolk wasn't runny. The orange colored egg yolk didn't satisfy my palate. I ordered their kim chee fried rice because out of all the photos I saw in the restaurant, this dish popped right out and looked very appealing. My husband and I agreed that this entree was super spicy. There was some type of yellow, melted topping in the middle that didn't go well with this dish. Sprinkled furikake didn't jive well and threw off my taste buds. Orange colored egg yolk lacked the runny effect and did not appeal to my palate. This is the first place that didn't have chopsticks. My husband asked for chopsticks on my behalf because he knows I like to use them whenever possible. Instead, I kindly asked the worker for a spoon. There's only forks, knives and spoons. Workers were very courteous. Interior design has a variety of colors with a few tables and seats. Free, limited parking in the small lot.

If you're looking for good, inexpensive poke in Hawaii, grocery stores are the way to go. We…read morestopped by Tamura's on our way back to Laie from the Crouching Lion hike. The friendly worker explained the options to us and let us sample a few. They give you two scoops of rice and two different poke flavors. We got sunrise/spicy and shoyu/garlic. The sunrise was our favorite. Total was about $30 for two bowls that were good servings. There's no where to sit, so plan to take it to go to eat at the beach or your hotel.

We were staying nearby at the Courtyard Marriott and evidently this is a Mormon controlled town so…read morethere was no alcohol at the hotel or the neighboring shopping area. So I found Tamura's 4 minutes from the hotel and it was quite interesting. They def have tons of liquor, wine and beer as well as groceries. Not fancy at all, made me feel like I took a Time Machine to the 1950's. Not a negative, just interesting. I also needed vinegar for my son's finger that got stung by a sea urchin and they had that, so mission accomplished!

Quick and delicious. We had the chicken and mixed shrimp. Great flavor and very messyread more

Great food! Quick service!! Had the chicken and shrimp scampi! Went during a tour with familyread more

North Shore Tacos was a welcomed experience! The exterior looks like an ex fast food establishment,…read moreso I was not expecting anything great. I was pleasantly surprised. I ordered the steak Burrito and it was fantastic!! We also ordered the Taco Salad. It did not have the typical hard shell which we were looking forward too but the flavor was there. Service was friendly and wait time wasn't bad at all. Margaritas were on point after a day at the beach!! Good job and thanks for a great meal!!

Whoa! The best shrimp tacos I've ever had! Their hot sauce was also soooo good! Will definitely go…read moreagain before we leave!