Lani&#x27;s Yummy Yum

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Heard about this place serving really good funnel cakes so when we were in Kahuku in search of garlic shrimp (alas Fumi's is CLOSED!), we just had to stop by. It's a little hidden gem located just before you turn into the Kahuku food truck pod. Go slow because you'll miss it. Look for the sign and the gravel lot on the right as you head towards the food trucks. Parking a little tricky but you can either find parking in the gravel lot or park in the main one and walk over. Hidden in the corner behind ferns and plants you'll find a little stand manned by very sweet people. "Uncle" takes your order and "auntie" whips up the funnel cake. Please be patient because they are made fresh to order. We got the fully loaded ($13). Recommend getting this one! Comes hot topped with ice cream, fresh banana slices, chocolate and strawberry syrup and whipped cream and powdered sugar. Whoa! It's pretty big so get ito share. If you can't decide there's another option where you can get 3 smaller ones with different toppings like cinnamon. But no mess around - just get the Fully Loaded. The funnel cake wasn't soaked in grease but nice and light with a perfect crunch. We sat at one of the 2 red picnic tables and devoured it in less than 10 minutes . The sign didn't lie- it WAS the best funnel cake in Hawaii! read more

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Kids wanted a Funnel Cake for dessert. Located by the food truck area, we enjoyed the local scenery waiting for his dessert being prepped by the owner who makes a beautifully presented dessert. There was a rooster in the bushes keeping us entertained. Recommend! read more

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Rebecca T.

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Aaaaahhhhhh heyyyyy heyyyy hey you shrimp heads, don't forget to stop here for funnel cakes coz they're just as good! I've had my fair share of funnel cakes and this was bomb. Crispy, fresh, hot. Folks were super friendly. They close at 6pm so make sure you don't go there too late. I was gonna get the Original. Then I changed my mind after seeing the loaded one coming out. So yeah get the loaded one! Why is it called funnel cake? How is it a funnel? I only know it funnels my calories to my belly and thighs. read more

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Bryan G.

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Delicious treat in the best seating area of the sugar mill. Google maps is a bit off, the stand is on the very edge read more

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Mark D.

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Literally a hidden gem as others have also said. I remember coming here years ago and I said to myself this is the best funnel cake I've had on island. There are 2 options you can choose. The first is a regular funnel cake ($10.00) and you can choose either the powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar. The second is the fully loaded funnel cake ($13.00) and for $3 dollars more you'll have a funnel cake with powdered sugar, fresh bananas, whipped cream, ice cream, strawberry and chocolate syrup. You can also order extra toppings for $2.00 more. You have the option of either paying with cash or though Venmo which is very convenient for us. We decided to get both the regular and loaded funnel cake. The funnel cake was looked so good! It also tasted delicious! Honestly, I would recommend loading the funnel cake for $3 dollars more. The funnel cake was crunchy and warm. Having every bite with ice cream was perfect. The bananas was also fresh and there was a nice portion on the funnel cake. I definitely will come back when I'm in the area. Since I'm not always there, it's going to be a nice treat to eat their funnel cakes again. The owners are also really sweet and nice. read more

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Tiare S.

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Wow! This place is literally a hidden gem, or well also hidden behind a bush... literally LOL. But no forreal, it's a really small tiny place with 2 picnic tables under a tent. The owners are a cute old couple who run this place. They literally only have one thing to purchase... FUNNEL CAKES! You can get it two ways: 1) Classic - a good ol' fashioned funnel cake topped with LOTS of powdered sugar, and; 2) Fully Loaded - a classic funnel cake topped with bananas, strawberry/chocolate syrup and ice cream! They also charge more if you want extra toppings. I can't remember the price of the Classic, but the Fully Loaded is $13.00 and it's cash only; however, they do accept venmo! Pretty neat for a place that accepts cash only and ran by an older couple... not even the shrimp trucks use venmo! Not many older people even know what venmo is lol. The funnel cake was soooo good! It was so crispy and warm and the toppings made it extra delicious. You can never go wrong with a big scoop of ice cream! I shared a Fully Loaded with my best friend since we just ate at Giovanni's, so we were full, but I always need dessert after eating! We looked for places nearby and I saw this was literally down the road next to other food vendors. It was a great place to try. If I'm in the area, I'd definitely stop here again. The owners were so cute and friendly and they let us stay there for awhile since my friend and I just talked stories. It was nice since we were the only customers there. Definitely make the drive out here or if you're in the area and want something sweet, but not too heavy definitely give this place a try. They were such a sweet old couple and I'd love to come support them again! read more

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Geoffrey Y.

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Such a hidden gem, we found this place after Giovanni's. They had a couple of funnel cakes on the menu, we ended up getting the fully loaded and the serving was hefty. The uncle and auntie running this shop definitely gave such a homey vibe we will definitely come back again! read more

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Got the funnel cake with powdered sugar and it was delish! Very great customer service too! read more

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Kathleen H.

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Such wonderful people working, the funnel cakes were made right in front of us and there's great seating in the shade. read more

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Andi T.

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Ok so I have driven past Lani's more times than I could even count and never thought to stop by for carnival food. However, my husband had been begging me to go for months and finally We had a day off work when we could go. HE LOVED IT. It's the perfect funnel cake with ice cream, whipped cream, chocolate syrup, strawberry syrup, and bananas on it. Where can you go wrong? You can't. It's delicious and perfect and there are no rides that make you hurl it back up moments later. If you love funnel cakes, this is the place to go. read more

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Ajay S.

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I was craving something sweet and soft. Little had I known there was a funnel cake in my future. So I searched the boards and saw Lani's. I walked to a quiet corner and then i came across the cutest shack that is a family owned business, making the FRESHEST funnel cakes. So I had to get the fully loaded. Loaded with whip cream, delicious syrups and a heaping serving of vanilla ice cream. I hope you will enjoy it as much as I did! read more

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Huy L.

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Fully Loaded Funnel Cake 8.5/10 - powdered sugar, whipped cream, sliced banana, vanilla ice cream, and & syrups!? What more can you ask for. The funnel cake was perfectly cooked, nice and crispy on the outside, and spongy enough to soak up the ice cream and syrups. It's hidden in the back, next to the Kalbi on fire truck. IG @ hweedafoodie for more reviews!! read more

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Debi R.

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Stopped in while on vacation and found this gem hidden in the corner. Loved the family environment and had great conversation with the owner. Delicious food! read more

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Sarai M.

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It's so good I want to give you six stars, but that's not possible, so I give you five. Delicious funnel cake and the owners were so kind! I definitely recommend. We got the regular one with just powdered sugar, but I'm definitely wanting to try the loaded one if we go back, which I'm sure we will! read more

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Sweet O.

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Their funnel cake hit the spot! Onolicious! Glad we made the journey, we'll be back!!

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Mae F.

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We haven't been here since right before the pandemic! Lani (owner and maker of these wonderful funnel cakes) told me they'd just returned from New Zealand and were back to business as usual. This truck is located very close to the Kahuku Giovanni's truck. If you're in the area, stop by and get a freshly made funnel cake. Light, fluffy, crispy and not too sweet, this is the funnel cake of your childhood dreams. read more

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Cheyenne L.

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Friendly Staff, aunty that owns the business is so cute (: You can get regular or loaded, both taste great ! I overheard another customer saying they came back for more. read more

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I tried my very first funnel cake at Lani's. This is a ma&pa place and they only have 2 menus. Simple powder sugar funnel cake and fully loaded. It was a nice combination with nice crunchiness and a texture of donuts. It went well with ice cream, whipped cream, chocolate syrup and strawberry syrup. I loved it! read more

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Chanelle G.

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My family and I stumbled upon this place when we were looking for lunch, and I'm so glad we gave it a try. Funnel cakes are delicious, and I mostly find them at amusement parks, so I was surprised to see a funnel cake vendor! I ordered a regular funnel cake with powdered sugar, and it was soooo good. I thought I could finish one myself, but it was pretty big for one person. I'll definitely be coming back myself for some funnel cakes again whenever the craving kicks in. After lunch, definitely come by and try this place out. They are super friendly and sweet! :) read more

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Emma R.

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Soooo good! The fully loaded was definitely the day to go! Service was so sweet to us too! read more

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This place is so great and it's OPEN during the COVID shutdown! Go support the business if you can. Delicious funnel cakes that hit the spot on our drive thru the North Shore read more

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Kelli S.

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The North Shore is usually synonymous with shrimp trucks and beaches. But, during one of my more recent treks up north, I got to visit a hidden gem. Lani's Yummy Yum can't easily be seen from the road, but it's in the same area as Giovanni's in Kahuku. You park in that same area where there's an assortment of shrimp trucks to choose from. Lani's Yummy Yum specializes in funnel cakes - literally, that's all they sell. You can choose either sweet or savory. But, the location is rather hidden--it's in this little trinket shop that looks like all they sell are arts and crafts and the like. But, that's the entrance to Lani's. Just follow the wooden sign. We were the only customers during this time, and of course, we chose to order one of the sweet funnel cakes. We got the fully loaded one with bananas, strawberry syrup, ice cream, powdered sugar and whipped cream. I think the other sweet funnel cake option just comes with powdered sugar. Since we were the only ones there, it didn't take too long for our funnel cake creation to come out. I think it was around $10 but it was worth the price. I didn't have funnel cake much growing up; to me, it's a carnival food but at carnivals/fairs, I would often get churros or other sweet treats. I was just happy we didn't necessarily have to pay carnival admission fee to indulge in this deep-fried treat! We found seating at one of the picnic tables closer to Giovanni's; the aroma of garlic shrimp was everywhere. I love sweets, so this funnel cake definitely hit the spot on a sweltering summer day! The funnel cake was fried to a delectable, toasted golden brown - not overly crispy or fried. Since it was a hot day, the vanilla ice cream was melting rapidly (and the funnel cake was hot, too), but it provided the perfect, sweet, creamy relief. I scraped aside all the bananas and tried to steer around the whipped cream and strawberry sauce, but my friend gladly had that portion. A word of advice: eat this fast; don't even talk to your dining companion. If you wait too long, you'll have a soggy funnel cake on your hands and the remnants of all the melted ice cream. I tend to be a beast when it comes to devouring ice cream, so this wasn't too much of a problem. Just be forewarned - this isn't something you'll want to take your time eating! read more

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Mady G.

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The fully loaded is delicious! 4 of us shared it! They are fresh to order and so nice. Great dessert

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Anonymous F.

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Absolutely delicious funnel cake from the nicest couple. The powdered sugar cake transported me to childhood in the best possible way. Perfect! read more

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Josh B.

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Their funnel cakes are amazing! It was a little past their closing time when we walked up, but the owners were so warm and welcoming and stayed open for us. We are extremely appreciative of that. The other reviews are spot on. This place is a must if you're craving something sweet in the area. I would give this adorable couple my business everyday if my waist line could afford it. Go for the one with all the toppings! read more

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Jenni C.

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After getting yummy food from other trucks we decided to have something sweet. The owners are so friendly, have a neat little gift shop with cool items. She quickly made our funnel cake, lots of powdered sugar, mmmm!!!! So good!!! And only $7!!! Def try it, cooked perfectly!! read more

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I've always passed there and never got a chance to stop until today.? I usually like the original funnel cake with powdered sugar but it was so hot outside that a BIG scoop of Vanilla ice cream Made it sound just delightfully refreshing so the works it is Crispy funnel cake with delicious whipped cream a BIG scoop of vanilla ice cream slides bananas drizzled with strawberry and chocolate drizzle. Oh my it was fabulously delicious . I'm a happy camper that it was just as delicious than the thought of it when I passed by in my bus Mahalo nui loa read more

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Zack O.

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Aunty and Uncle are so nice and full of Aloha. The funnel cakes are out of this world good. Aunty has her original homemade recipe and she could give Disneyland a run for their money. We got the regular powdered sugar and the fully loaded too. It's a must stop up in Kahuku! Mahalo, Aunty & Uncle! read more

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Gary G.

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This was a pleasant experience. My family went to the Polynesian Cultural Center, ate dinner at nearby food trucks, and then saw "funnel cake" in the distance as we ate. It's hard to turn down a funnel cake in my family so we ventured over and bought one to share. They were getting ready to close but stayed open to make us a fresh funnel cake on the spot and waited for us to eat it. Meanwhile, we had a pleasant conversation with the owners about how they met. If you're in the area, ask how many cows he brought into the marriage as part of the dowry and you'll probably get a smile. Loved the funnel cake and we'll return. read more

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Megan C.

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I love funnel cake! Always have, so when we saw this place after eating shrimp at Geovanni's we had to try it. We got the loaded one. It was great! Great fun food. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Was it the best I've ever had? No, but it was really good and the couple that works there is really sweet. I'd recommend it to anyone with a sweet tooth. read more

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Isaac J.

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Great funnel cake!! Made fresh on the spot. Thanks so much for staying open during the shutdown!! I highly recommend this place. read more

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Ayumi S.

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While we waited for our food at Giovanni's, we decided to get our funnel cake and eat it first. I was really looking forward to this place. It's located behind the eating area of Giovanni's, and there's a sign for easy spotting. You order through the guy sitting at the table, who I guess is a story teller! He gives the order to the lady inside the truck, and then she's on her way to making her delicious funnel cakes. We ordered the loaded one for $10. Comes with strawberries, bananas, ice cream, choco syrup and strawberry syrup. When we came back to the table, my mom asked me, "WHAT IS THAT?!" She tried a bite and went to get one for herself :p . The funnel cake was so soft, fluffy, yet crunchy. It wasn't overly sweet and it was definitely the perfect dessert. HIGHLY recommended!! read more

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Siearra W.

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Cutest little Mom and Pop funnel cake shop! It's tucked away in the back from the other food trucks, and totally scratched the itch I had for funnel cake. It's worth the stop if you're up North Shore way. read more

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Rebecca A.

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The funnel cake was a perfect ending to share after Giovanni's Shrimp food truck at Northshore. Made to order, it was wonderfully hot and sprinkled with powdered sugar, slightly crispy on the outside, great soft texture within. read more

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Kaliko K.

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Oh my lawd! OK, s#@$ just got serious. Ok so in Kahuku in the same lot as Giovanni's, there's a small truck hiding near a tent selling hand made jewelry, trinkets and knic-knacks and wait for it......funnel cakes! I chose the plain fried and topped with powdered sugar as my cake. There's also a "works" version available for $10 and it's $7 for the plain. The cake was utter perfection. I mean everything from texture, flavor and consistency was on point. It was crunchy on the outside and light and airy in the middle and the piping hot cake itself was the perfect vehicle to transport a ton of powdered sugar to flavor town in your mouth. This is an easy 4.5/5 's #HiLiFE #instahi #wearehawaii #LuckyWeLiveHI #venturehawaii #goprohawaii #foodtruck #foodporn #foodie #foodstagram #foodgasm #food #dessertporn #yummy #homemade #yum #delicious #yelp #yelphawaii read more

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Casandra M.

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Yummy Yumb indeed! Get it loaded and be ready to share cause it's a good portion lol. read more

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They couple that run this stand are super friendly! I enjoyed talking to them during my cake. I loved the food so much I have had it two nights in a row! read more

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Charity H.

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My fiancé and I have came here twice in the last 2 days. We'll go tomorrow too The people there are so nice! I really enjoyed being there. They accept card We highly appreciate that This is The Place!! read more

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Sarah S.

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The sweetest owners and the most amazing funnel cakes I've ever had. I completely recommend stopping by Lani's funnel cakes for a delicious treat read more

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definitely the best Funnel cake on island If you are on the North Shore be sure to stop yummy Yum and get the fully loaded funnel cake play Jenga and enjoy good conversation with the owners! We will be back soon! read more

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More info about Lani's Yummy Yum

56-505 Kamehameha Hwy
Kahuku, HI 96731
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Hours

What time does Lani's Yummy Yum open?

Lani's Yummy Yum opens at 10:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Lani's Yummy Yum close?

Lani's Yummy Yum closes at 6:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Lani's Yummy Yum is closed on Wednesday and Sunday.

Mon-Tue, Thu-Sat 10:00 AM - 6:00 PMWed, Sun Closed

Payment methods

Does Lani's Yummy Yum take credit cards?

No, Lani's Yummy Yum does not take credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Lani's Yummy Yum have catering options?

No, Lani's Yummy Yum does not have catering options.

Does Lani's Yummy Yum serve alcohol?

No, Lani's Yummy Yum does not serve alcohol.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Lani's Yummy Yum have bike parking?

Yes, Lani's Yummy Yum has bike parking.

Does Lani's Yummy Yum have parking?

Yes, Lani's Yummy Yum has parking options.

Review Highlights - Lani's Yummy Yum

“It's a bit steep for a funnel cake (about $7), but after you eat it, you'll think it was completely worth it!”

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Ice Cold Coconuts

Ok. So every time I try to buy a nice fresh coconut it's always warm and not as cold as I'd like…read more These guys are such a small local business. They pick the coconut and they store it in their cooler full of ice (impressive as it's mad hot out there). You pay I think $3.00 or $5.00 for it. They crack it open for you, and take the shell off. It's also pretty decently sized too. Man, I will never forget how cold the coconut was, and how refreshing. Even I'm impressed, because I love me some fresh coconut, but some times it's never as cold as you wish it would be. THIS IS COLD FOR SURE. It's a great thing to kind of savour and drink while you walk around. They also give you a spoon to scoop out the meat, but they also are nice enough to tell you that you can come back and they'll scrape it off after you've drunken the juice. They're so nice and really try to carry a conversation with their customers.

As I go traveling I like to try different foods and talk to locals. I found Ice Cold Coconuts…read moreacross the way from all the other food venues and wanted to try what they had. First they pull the Coconut from an Ice chest. Thus Ice cold Coconuts. Crack it open so you can drink the milk. Then they offer to take the Shell off and bag it for you. These guys explained that the Coconut has so much nutrients while you're sitting down watching these guys do there stuff. I would recommend anyone who is traveling the North Shore in Oahu to try it out.

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Giovanni's Shrimp Truck

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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Mike's Huli Chicken

Meh. I feel like the quality of Mike's has gone downhill…read more I stopped by yesterday during a trip to the North Shore to get some lunch. I got the #9 plate, which is kalua pork, huli chicken, and I got mac salad. The kalua pork meat itself was fine. Not gristly and not too fatty. However, barely any smoke taste to it and was fairly bland. The huli chicken didn't have crispy skin. It seemed lukewarm like it had been cooked a while earlier and was just sitting. The sauce is amazing and I do think it's delicious with the sauce. Rice was just rice. Meh. Even adding shoyu didn't add much flavor to it, to be honest. The mac salad is extremely bland. I don't know if they need to add some acid to the mayonnaise or more salt, but it was pasty and no flavor. I would honestly skip getting the mac salad next time and get regular salad! That's how bad this mac salad was. Two slices of pineapple on the plate were fresh and flavorful. I did enjoy these. Service was okay. I had asked if they still honored kama'aina discount and was told no. That's fine; I understand not all places offer discounts. I don't know when kama'aina discount stopped being offered, but back in the day I used to receive it when asking. I did notice though that two guys who ordered before me got a "mahalo, braddah" in a friendly tone but I got a terse "thanks." Guess haole girls don't get mahalos even if local. It's just uncomfortable when certain people get friendly, effusive mahalos and others get terse thanks, like I didn't want to be serving you food today. Maybe cause it was Mother's Day and they didn't want to be there? Sure didn't feel like 'ohana today. So many flies around, it made eating uncomfortable. A few fly fans on tables but not at the one where I was seated, so it was basically like constantly shooing away flies and trying to take a bite of food super fast before they came back on my food. Probably I should have taken my food away and gone to the beer garden nearby with fewer flies. Meh. I used to really like Mike's but I will stick to Da Bald Guy and Seven Brothers when I visit the sugar mill in the future.

Checked in around noon on a Monday. Parking was pretty easy, the lot offers plenty of spaces on…read moreeither side of the Seven Brothers main shops. Definitely worth stopping in at Seven Brothers Restaurant and or the bakery as well. Back to Mikes, You'll walk up and spot signage plus the yellow signature bus shack. I'd seen Mikes Huli Chicken on an episode of Diners Drive Ins and Dives and Guy said "the skin is as crispy as it gets next to being fried." That never left my memory. This being my next visit since seeing that episode, I had to try it. What did I order? - Mikes Huli Chicken Plate $17: 4/5 Stars - Chicken is a nice half chicken portion, perfectly juicy, nicely slight char taste. Crispy skin? Unfortunately no. - The Mac salad is nice. - Generous serving of rice *** Mikes Huli sauce is delicious! Be sure to find the self serve bottle and the to go sauce cups and get you some extra. You'll walk up and place your order at the window, pay, cash or card, then find yourself a seat. The cashier was simple and quick to the point. No small talk. The seating area within mikes truck is a decent size accommodating roughly 15 to 20 people. Outside, there additional tables as well. Overall, I'd say if you're in the area, give it a try, it will neither blow your socks off nor disappoint. Mikes is a solid Huli Chicken plate. It simply delivers satisfying meal.

Huli Chicken with rice, and Mac salad

Huli huli stir fry chicken

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Mac salad

Kalbi On Fire

The kalbi was so tender and charred nicely. I liked its slightly sweet marinade and the japchae…read morethat came on the side. Since the food is freshly cooked, there was a slight wait. You get a good portion of food per order! Definitely try it out, I left full and satisfied! I was probably so distracted by how good the food was that I forgot my purse at the dining area. The owners found it and held onto it for me. It was so nice of them. Thank you so much for keeping it safe!! I'm so grateful for you guys!

Brah........ probably the best food truck plate I ever had. LOOK AT THAT PICTURE…read more As a Korean, i gotta say, I was hellaaaa impressed with this kalbi. On par with LA/vancouver/korea grindz (maybe not Korea but you get the point). Came across this place randomly and decided to eat there on a whim. So happy I did. It's a bit outta the way, especially if you staying in town side. But if you're ever giving some friends/family a tour around the rock or going to PCC or whatever, make the side quest to eat here!

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Zephanie’s Pizza

4.8

(67 reviews)

Just say YES to Zephanie's Pizza! Prior to our trip to…read moreHawaii last week, Zephanie's popped up in my husband's social media feed. He showed it to me, and we decided we were gonna go since we were spending the day in the North Shore anyway. We pulled up to the food truck spot in Kahuku, and not only is Zephanie's there, but so are several other trucks. We only got pizza from Zephanie's this time. We of course had to try the Hukilau pizza on the taro crust since that's one of their signature items. OMG...it was SO GOOD! In fact, we're still talking about it, and how we will be going back on our next visit to Oahu in a few months. They serve a few other types of pizza as well. The service is fast and friendly too! There are bunches of picnic tables to eat at. Some with umbrellas, some without. If on the North Shore, do yourself a favor and check out Zephanie's Pizza!

One of the many food trucks at the Kahuku Sugarmill. Been…read morewanting to try here for a bit now. Mainly the Taro crust so I decided to get a simple Margarita pizza and upgrade $2 crust to Taro. Looks were great little char/burnt parts on the crust but I ain't picky on that. Ingredients were good crust seemed a little under in the middle areas but was still good and interesting. Didn't have much of a taro pop as I was hoping but then again taro it's fairly bland as is. I would get another pizza from here if I was in the area and wanting one. Service is fair for being made to order.

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Da Bald Guy

Where can you get freshly cooked breakfasts for $5 in this day and age ordered and prepared with a…read moresmile. Clean picnic tables to eat in front of the food truck. Thanks for researching on Yelp and treating us for breakfast Doc

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)

Chopped Steak (@miguelmoralesphotography on Instagram)

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Chipotle Garlic Cajun Garlic Butter Shrimp

Kalena's Hut

I wouldn't say it's hidden but it's kinda hidden since it's a little bit away from all the food…read moretrucks. It's on the way to the small museum that is in the area with the car that's painted. Very nice people & it smells and tastes amazing. Only downside is my plate had a lot of bones, which i would've preferred the bones to be meat instead. Chicken plate 4/5 wish there was less bones more meat Spam Musubi 3/5 nothing unique about it, just a simple spam Musubi, the rice to spam ratio could be worked on though.

Dreaminggg of the day I can get this chicken again! My husband and I came to the North Shore for…read moreGiovanni's and enjoyed lunch at the shrimp truck. After we were walking around checking out the other options and we sampled a piece of chicken here. Even though we had just ate, we purchased some chicken to share because it was THAT good. We made small talk with the people there and ended up enjoying ourselves so much! A year later, I came back to Hawaii with my mom and this was our first stop. The same excellent customer service and the same excellent food. I cannot recommend this place enough, it will always be our goto when visiting Oahu!!!

Solid mixed plate. Instagram: TianTianEats

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Santi’s Paella

4.7

(19 reviews)

Tried Santi's Paella at the Waikiki Makers Market and honestly, the big paella pans are what pull…read moreyou in right away. Seeing that massive pan filled with seafood--shrimp, mussels, and that rich, saucy rice--immediately made me stop. I was already craving something with rice while walking the market, so this hit the spot. My husband and I shared the seafood paella and really enjoyed it. Flavorful, filling, and comforting. I personally wished it had a little more salt, but that's just my preference--it was already well seasoned. Menu options when we went: * Black Pearl - black rice with calamari & prawns (served with aioli) - $19 * Chicken & Chorizo - chicken and Spanish chorizo - $17 * Hawaiian Paella - pork, bacon & pineapple - $19 * Seafood Paella - calamari, shrimp, mussels, clams & prawns - $19 Would recommend for sure. We paid with cash. Not sure if they take card, but most likely they do.

Especially since I don't have a lot of experience making paella, I will almost never pass up the…read moreopportunity to try someone else's creation. This was a delight for the taste buds. I got the squid ink paella, as seen in the picture, and my husband got the Hawaiian paella. While we both agreed the pineapples weren't necessary in enjoying the dish, nor are pineapples endemic to Hawai'i, he still loved the dish. You will do if you love a variety of meats. For those who have never tried paella, it's like Spanish fried rice. If you decide on the squid ink, which is my favorite, definitely get aiola added on to it. Chef's kiss! An additional reason to support this specific location is that they were one of the food trucks that came out to support the Haleiwa farmer's fundraiser after the Kona Lows in March. Ways to support local!

Santiago cooking up a feast!

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Da Brazilian Braddahs

4.8

(103 reviews)

22.5 mi

Brah hands down best garlic shrimp on the island .. especially the spicy one . Came there again…read moretonight on Easter after a long drive through traffic and bradda hooked it up . Throw bradda a nice tip and your plate just might weigh a little extra .broke da mouth. This my first review I ever wrote From braddah Kai spears Yessah

Food is great! Dude let us sit in our car while he made our food and then brought it out to us…read more Not a ton of options at this end of the island but this is a great one.

Ono fish. Super ono

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Badabingsu

4.5

(126 reviews)

So much yessssss! This mango bingsu was really good, the mango was really sweet and fresh, Hawaii…read morehands down always has the best mangos. It's a good size portion, We ended up splitting this between 3 people. There's a lot of other foods around if you're looking to get other things.

Absolute Mango Heaven! If you are looking for the ultimate refreshing treat to beat the heat,…read moreBadabingsu hits it out of the park. The mango bingsu is an absolute masterpiece. It comes loaded with a mountain of perfectly ripe, sweet, and juicy mango chunks over the fluffiest, finest snow ice that melts in your mouth. Topping it off with that creamy scoop of ice cream, mango drizzle, and a fresh mint leaf makes it as much of a visual showstopper as it is delicious. Every single bite is perfectly balanced and not overly heavy. An absolute treat that I'll be craving regularly!

Massive! Strawberry & Mango, onoz!

Melona & Mango

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Mango Bingsu

Kahuku Farms

We loved our trip to Kahuku Farms. It was beautiful, we learned a lot while having laughs with the…read moretour guide, and enjoyed delicious fruit and chocolate. Thanks for the good time, Kahuku!

Enjoyed the morning drive on a week day to visit. Arrived early enough for the free parking space…read morebut still caught up in sporadic crowd/ line. The Acaii bowl melts fast so don't eat too slow. The flat bread/ pizza was tasty; if sharing ask them to cut up pieces because the plastic knife broke. The beverages good. Occasional lines/ crowds can make it hard to go back to order more. Lots of covered places to sit/ dine. Open lawn area for games and keiki to run around. Missed farm tour; use washroom before do tour or you'll be stuck in long line at end of tour. The cocoa bean stand was unavailable.

Half Papaya with Ice Cream

Grilled Veggie Panini

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Açaí bowl

Badabingsu

4.5

(126 reviews)

So much yessssss! This mango bingsu was really good, the mango was really sweet and fresh, Hawaii…read morehands down always has the best mangos. It's a good size portion, We ended up splitting this between 3 people. There's a lot of other foods around if you're looking to get other things.

Absolute Mango Heaven! If you are looking for the ultimate refreshing treat to beat the heat,…read moreBadabingsu hits it out of the park. The mango bingsu is an absolute masterpiece. It comes loaded with a mountain of perfectly ripe, sweet, and juicy mango chunks over the fluffiest, finest snow ice that melts in your mouth. Topping it off with that creamy scoop of ice cream, mango drizzle, and a fresh mint leaf makes it as much of a visual showstopper as it is delicious. Every single bite is perfectly balanced and not overly heavy. An absolute treat that I'll be craving regularly!

Massive! Strawberry & Mango, onoz!

Melona & Mango

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Mango Bingsu

Eighty Chicken Sandwiches

4.9

(104 reviews)

0.0 mi

Had heard about Eighty Chicken Sandwiches from a couple pre-trip searches and wanted to make it one…read moreof our must-go dining stops on this trip. We drove up to get there just before noon on a Saturday. It was rainy, so the numbers were a bit light in the area, but there were still thirteen people in line when the truck opened for business. The owner was fun, friendly, and engaging the customers in conversations while prepping the food. There are times when I think some food truck owners take on the role of a short order cook and get annoyed that you don't understand "how" you're supposed to order; that was certainly NOT the case here. You just need to decide if you want a hot or regular sandwich and whether you want bleu cheese or special sauce. We got one hot and one regular, but the chicken is HUGE and two adults can easily share one sandwich. I'm torn, because while we would probably order just one sandwich next time, I also want to support the business and get two. The chicken was as good as everyone told us and had incredible crispy batter. The fries though...those were maybe the best I've ever had. I don't normally love the double cooked style fry, but could live off those and never get tired of them. FYI...we took ours to eat at the Beer Garden about 100 yards to the west and that's a winning combo.

Love Eighty Chicken Sandwiches! Chef Adam is great. He's obviously in this for the joy of it and…read morewants his customers to have a good time. He gives excellent clear directions on how to order your sandwich. I love that the concept is simple. Order the number of sandwiches you need for your party. Do you want spicy or not? (Spicy is delicious and not too spicy at all.) Do you want blue cheese sauce or "dat sauce" which is like fry sauce? No drinks available so bring your own or take it to the beer garden nearby and get an adult beverage. Cash or Venmo only. The price is $20 for a huge chicken sandwich, delicious fries, and your side of sauce along with a cup of ketchup. My sandwich was MASSIVE. Honestly, you could split with another person--but I always want my own. Well worth the drive out to get it. Saturdays and Sundays only; check his Instagram for updates.

THE Chicken Sandwich - undipped (narrow side)

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Huge meal! Barely fits in the box.

Tanaka Kahuku Shrimp

Came after my tour and food was amazing, I got the katsu chicken. Really tasty, came with rice and…read morecorn. Def recommend

Amazing food, service and lots of tables !!!!!Lemon pepper shrimp is my favorite!!! !3read more

They are seriously cooking a lot of rice!!!

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Outdoor seating

Kula Shave Ice North Shore

Locally sourced ingredients

Vegan friendly

Got a guava mango with coconut condensed milk…read more Delicious soft ice and fruity natural flavors.

Another amazing spot with great customer service staff here is super friendly and the shaved iced…read moreis really good There is a variety of flavors I did mango lychee and guava I believe and it's topped off with this coconut cream it was amazing Make sure to check them out missing the food lots