Nope. Nope...This is absolutely not Hawaiian food. This is a…read morecomplete mockery of Hawaiian food. To begin with, the mac was DRY. Yes, dry. Any Islander knows, Hawaiian mac is super buttery and creamy. This stuff was barely more than elbow noodles with mayo. And as for their Kalua pork... holy moly... I hope you enjoy disgusting cabbage water, because they do not flash-steam their cabbage and then set the shredded pork on top. No, they literally cook the cabbage to death like a poor Irishman from 1850, then scoop it into the box along with at least a cup of nasty cabbage water with it. The musubi was forgettable at best, with far too little glaze for the size of the musubi. And they were $4 each ($8, as you must purchase 2), which is bonkers expensive for spam, rice, a little glaze, and nori-wrap. Finally: This is nothing more than plain, overcooked crockpot pork, as that is exactly how it tasted. No island spices could be detected whatsoever in any bite. If they ever added any spices, they were likely washed off in all of that foul crockpot water. Ultimately this was a big pile of shredded pork and cabbage goop in a box with plain rice and worse-than-average mac salad. I promise -- you could make Hawaiian food far better at home as a complete novice, even if it didn't turn out very good. Yuck. So fricken gross.

The garlic shrimp here is absolutely incredible. Idk how they do it but the butter garlic sauce…read morethat coats the shrimp always seeps into the rice and it's incredible. I order no Mac Salad and get extra Rice instead. 10/10 will continue to come just for this. The guy that works the cart always tells me he'll try to make it quick but it usually is way quicker than I'd ever expect anyways.

I've been everywhere around the map! This hands down has the most authentic and best tasting…read morefilipino food. Cook is really nice and had that filipino joy attitude. They allow dogs and promote things like bowling so it's really comforting & home like here. I 1000% recommend!! Best in Portland

A stranger recommended Kuya's to me and said it was the best Hawaiian food he'd had. Unfortunately…read moremy experience wasn't the same. The restaurant is pretty nondescript and parking is very limited. I ordered the Hawaiian combo with Huli Huli chicken and teriyaki chicken. All meals come with rice and mac salad. The mac salad was really good. Like hmm 4.5 outta 5 stars. Both chicken dishes were just meh. The chicken alone had very little to no flavor all the flavor came from the sauce which wasn't anything special. The serving size was good but the flavor was lacking so I probably won't try them again.

Wow!! I can confidently say that this is THE best food I've ever eaten from a food truck…read more Everything, and I mean everything I put I my mouth was so flavorful and well thought out. These people know what they are doing and take pride in what they create! The portions were generous and beautifully packaged to go and the service was attentive and so kind, she threw in a few extra sauces for good measure because it was my first visit. That is above and beyond. Well deserved 5 stars I will be daydreaming about this meal until I return!

I absolutely love the food from this food truck. I definitely recommend the Korean fried chicken if…read moreyou like spicy. The chicken has just the perfect crispness with the right amount of kick, not to mention the flavor. The cilantro salad is one of my all-time favorites. It's so refreshing and not too heavy for a side. The service is always great, and the people working there are super friendly. The ambiance is great too, since it's at the Wayfinder in Troutdale, where they have a variety of food trucks and a beer selection inside the brewery.

Decided to try this place for the first time. It is located at the Gresham food carts on Burnside…read more I went with the teriyaki chicken. It was $12 the man working was very nice and my food came in about 10 minutes. The order comes with teriyaki chicken, rice and Maccaroni salad. The serving size was ok. The chicken was good but needed more char it was missing that grilled flavor. The Maccaroni salad was good and seemed fresh. But the rice was not up to par, it was very dry and seemed old, not good at all. So thus the 3 stars not great not horrible.

Very good, ate here 3 times so far…read more Pineapple crispy chicken was amazing, the orange version also really good. Perfect crispy, not soggy and great flavor. Came with rice and Mac salad and was a very sizable meal Also had the Kalua pork, which had a good flavor a little different than traditional as it's more smokey.

Kindest owners. Great vibes. You can literally taste the love and care in each bite. Kalbi…read moremarinated for days-- it's the right balance with sweet and salty and cooked to perfection because the meat just falls off the bone! And you got me with the homemade gravy for the loco Moco. Delicious delicious !!

We first showed to a different location due to Apple Maps being incorrect, but quickly made our way…read moreover anyway cause I was dead set on trying this place. Customer service was amazing, the staff are incredibly friendly and took the time to chat with us about their menu. The food was STELLAR. Chicken fell apart right away and the Mac salad was everything I had hoped for.

FOOD: FANTASTIC, DELICIOUS, AND ADDICTING. I reorder the mochiko and guava chicken all the time…read more The way he makes it is perfect every time and the portions are huge! SERVICE: Owner always does me right! He posts his schedule on instagram weekly, so I always know when to go. It's also great that he puts his phone number in the bio so that you can text/call to place an order ahead of time. He is always super friendly and whips up a banging meal in less than 10 minutes! AMBIANCE: It's a single food truck so don't expect outdoor seating or nothing.

Soooo I have been in search of some legit Hawaii food for about 6 months now. I stopped by…read moreyesterday, he was closed. But today, I had the time to swing by and fortunately he was open, but SOLD OUT. Fortunately, he had a few things left over. So I said yes to a mix plate. Nolan's Hawaii accent is still thick it made me feel like I was back home on the west side for a second (!!!!thank you!!!!) I met some people outside the food stand, a business man from Hawaii and some California people I mistaken were from Hawaii as well, lol. It was an awesome interaction, from the moment I got there I got greeted by strangers waiting for food, to going up to the window and asking "so what? No more nuttin left?" Nolan's response was "Nah I only get mochicko chicken and kalua, you likem?" Haha that was a definite yes! Won't miss out on home food esp if word of mouth was already out there. So I waited a few minutes for my food, and the box was heavy. Haha it felt like when you would eat at your aunty and uncles house and they pack you the party left overs. I opened my plate lunch and I was greeted by a huge portion of chicken, pork rice and Mac salad. And let me tell you, the Mac salad didn't have so much frills like what you would see in a Portland Hawaii food joint. It was sauced, and seasoned. PERFECT! No need for all the extra add ons. As I started eating, let me say that kalua pork was no joke so moist and easy to eat not even close to dried out. The chicken tasted nice and crispy with just enough marinate and fluff. I haven't found this anywhere in Oregon..until here. Yeah sure there's a poke and katsu bar in the shopping center next door... but I take the random food cart in the parking lot any day over something franchised

I ordered the teriyaki bowl and spam musubi.... Which was huge. Was $19 for the order. Good flavors…read moreand friendly service

Love coming to Kiawe, haven't been in a while because on the days I crave it- they're closed…read more Finally was able to come when they was open. They had one special menu and the manapua man noodles and gaugee caught my eye. That's like the perfect combo. But we skipped out on gaugee and got the manapua man noodles. Wish the options for the additions was one fried chicken but instead it was either pork belly or sweet sour chicken. Which isn't usually the kind of combo I would get. Especially if you label it manapua man noodles. The noodles tasted more like fried noodle / fried saimin style since it was cooked on a wok. I do miss the simplicity of a manapua noodle where you dress it with shoyu and sirracha. But these noodles weren't bad. They were super flavorful. Portion was huge! My husband said he could've gone without the pork belly. The pork belly was meh. The noodles tho, ono! I also went with the japolo chicken and kalbi combo, which is my go to. Kalbi is saucy and so flavorful! The chicken is nice and crispy. My only thing is that my plate was swimming in sauce. And when it touches the rice, it's a no for me. Wish had some buffer like cabbage to catch the sauce. Other than that, food is always ono here. Service is also friendly and the place is nice and clean with lots of seating!

I've eaten here five times now. I think I'm officially addicted…read more On two occasions, I've ordered the Big Kahuna. Currently listed at $15, it comes with double rice, double mac, a slice of pineapple, pulled pork, beef ribs, and barbecue chicken. The Big Kahuna is probably the best value on the menu. For me personally, it's big enough to split, or to feed me for a whole day. While I loved the Big Kahuna, I'm not really a big fan of pulled pork. The third time I came in, I ordered the Ginger Beef. I liked it, but honestly not as much as any of the three meats that came with the Big Kahuna. The next two times, I ordered the large teriyaki chicken with extra sauce, to go. The flavor is basic in the best way possible. It's not necessarily interesting or innovative, but is exactly what I expect when I think of good teriyaki chicken. It's tender, flavorful, and perfectly charred. The pulled pork tastes like it was cooked in a slow cooker, or via some kind of process that took a very long time. It just falls apart in your mouth. The rice and mac are also plain in the best way possible. Traditional and plain, but still perfectly done. This has become my favorite lunch spot in Hood River. It's hard to not eat here every day.

Went around lunchtime--it was pretty busy, but the line moved quickly and orders came out fast. The…read moremenu focuses on Hawaiian BBQ staples like teriyaki chicken, pulled pork, etc. Most plates are around $10, and the portions are hefty for the price. I ordered the teriyaki chicken plate. The meat had a nice smoky char and a sweet-salty glaze (from the smoker outside). Not served piping hot, but still reason temperature, not super-tender either though. One piece had a slightly acrid taste, probably over smoked, but the rest was solid. The rice was standard. The mac salad was chilled, creamy, and well balanced--mayo-based with shreds of carrot, bits of green onion, and a light touch of pepper. Overall, a classic Hawaiian plate lunch. Fast, filling, and good value.

We had the food delivered so I cannot speak to the cleanliness of the establishment or friendliness…read moreof the staff. The food was delivered on time and well packaged. The BBQ chicken was flavorful and well cooked. The Kalua pork was tender and really good. The musubi had a lot more flavor than I've had at other places. Now the Kogi fries were amazing and puts this spot in the front lines with others. The bulgogi was super tender, the sauce had a mild spiciness to it, the kimchi tasted fresh and the waffle fries were prefect! The macaroni salad and rice were both pretty standard. We'll be returning

We ended up here kind of late so choices were limited. I got the garlic fried chicken and my…read morefriend got the spicy pork. It is a really good amount of food. Price is a little high but when it came out I felt ok with it. I like the Mac salad. Not too cute, just good simple Mac salad. The garlic chicken had a really good texture. Crispy and juicy. The only thing I would change is the sauce was kind of wimpy. It was a little sweet and a little garlicky but I wanted a lot more of both. The spicy pork was not my favorite. Spicy pork bulgogi is one of my favorites. The problem I had was it was too dry. So it made the spice a little too forward in the wrong way. I could be talked into coming back.