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    Mama Merces Kitchen

    3.7 (21 reviews)

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    Lechon Kawali and Bicol Express
    Anika Shanelle M.

    I grew up on Filipino food being cooked by my grandmas, and needless to say, the Filipino food served here reminded me of home. I ordered the plate with two choices (Bicol express and lechon kawali). I had the choice of pancit and/or rice, but I ended up staying with the rice. We didn't have to wait for the food since it was pre-cooked and kept warm. The lechon kawali had tomato and onion on top, and wow the skin was crispy! The Bicol express was also very tasty as it had a mild coconut flavor. We visited them as a stand at the bi-monthly What the Truck event! I know they normally have a food truck parked at Waikele though. I'd definitely come by again! Great food and great service :)

    Jeanette S.

    First review of 2021! Filipino food craving satisfied. I heard about this place from my coworkers and we decided to go there today. Food was good. I like that you can sub the rice for pancit. And price is pretty good for the amount of food. We all ordered different thing so that we could try it all. I personally like the pork gisantes, Bicol express and pork belly. The pork belly is lechon pork belly and the flavor is so good! It's straight up Filipino food. Love it!

    Aimee L.

    I'm gonna be completely honest. Not tryna complain, but I need to complain because I wanted to support the business... I paid $16 and this is all I got. Is this right?! I wanted to ask for a refund after I opened the plate but the line was way too long at What da Truck in Waikele.

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    Crystal A.

    When I got there, there was one person in line and maybe 5 people waiting for their food. The staff was friendly. I ordered the two choice plate- with lechon pork belly and bicol express, one order of shanghai and one bbq stick. Wait for food was about 10-15 mins. The lechon was a bit bland and it seems like I had junk cuts with lots of fat and no crispy skin. AND when I looked at my receipt there was a $1 extra charge for the lechon, which didn't say on the menu. The bicol express was tasty and not too spicy but lots of fat. Pancit was ok, not much flavor. The bbq stick was tasty but could have been bbq'ed a little more. The shanghai lumpia was ok, nothing stood out that made it so yummy- I would rather buy the frozen shanghai from Costco and fry it myself. I was hoping to try their dinaguan but it wasn't on today's menu. I miss my parents Filipino cooking and since we can't travel, I can't get their yummy Filipino food. They always cooked for Filipino parties and for gatherings, so it's hard to beat! I'll give this business 3 stars for their efforts and since they're just starting. I'll give this place another try later on- hopefully they improve some of their dishes.

    We had a great time this morning!
    Cam G.

    What's not to love! We came to the grand opening of Mama Merce's Kitchen and we were absolutely impressed. After the few kinks were worked out after the first 30 mins to an hour the opening day line began to move smoothly! We ordered the Princess Special and got belly and fried chicken with rice as well as two bbq sticks and a side of lumpia! It was all very delicious and we couldn't be more happy for the wait! And we got to take some pics with Bret and the crew! We see them all the time around town but to celebrate the opening of the truck with them was pretty special!

    Beef steak and dinugan
    Stephanie B.

    Came exactly when they opened at 11am to beat the crowd. There were 3 people ahead of me and in total it took 10 min of waiting in line and another 5 min for our order. The line would move a lot faster if they had a menu posted up however they refer to Instagram for their menu. But if you don't have IG, they can tell you what is on the menu for the day since it seems to change every time. 3 stars are for service but had to take off 2 points for the food (sorry!!). The rice was mushy and the cuts of meat had too much fat or were tough. The dishes could also use more veggies. The chicken adobo was the only thing I really enjoyed.

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    Drove 30 mins for this food truck. The staff was friendly, truck was clean, food was okey!

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    Best authentic Filipino food here in Hawaii! Excellent customer service! Favorites: Dinuguan, bbq, Bicol express, Beef steak.

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    Moojigae Korean Grill - Spicy pork

    Moojigae Korean Grill

    4.5(180 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    We came here for a quick casual lunch after the beach and it hit the spot! My boyfriend and I…read moreshared the seafood pancake and it was so yummy! I love how they make their pancake crispy and it was loaded with seafood in it. We also noticed it had mochi or rice cakes in it which is not something you usually see in seafood pancakes but it was a nice touch. The food came out fast and the prices are ok. I would definitely come here again for their pancakes and maybe try other things from their menu!

    Rainbow stream... As…read moremany food trucks are obvious this one stands out just from their wheels ;) Moojigae is one of several food trucks on the side lot of Waikele Premium Outlet and though this open air location can get insanely hot having some shaded seats does help to relax and enjoy your meal. I chose the simple Shinramyun ya not the brightest choice on this humid day but didn't want something too heavy as it just need a bit of fuel to get me going and this spot was definitely on my list. Love that they put the spice level beside each item for a heads up the staff here is nice and as they were more flooded with orders than I realized as they do take phone orders it did take a bit for my order. Since I was dining right there among the bench it didn't need to be separated and loved that it was served on a tray along with a side of kimchee yum the ramyun had a soft cooked egg and some carrots a nice and simple snack which gave me much needed boost though as it was basically no different than a bowl of instant noodle this was crazy overpriced and glad that I didn't get the soft tofu which was $13.50 which I didn't need that type of spice in my life. Thank you!

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    Kings Smoke

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    5.0(8 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    I didn't try to go down and find him during business hours which he has confirmed is accurately…read morereflected on Yelp. I messaged him instead with Yelp but you also text the number in this listing. He was very fast to respond and I simply told him what I wanted and met up with him to pick up. $10 for 1 pound or $25 for 3 pounds of either regular or spicy. While I picked up both I've only tried the spicy so far. The smoked meat comes in a vacuum sealed bag so I just put the regular one in the freezer. This smoked meat is fairly lean which concerned me at first but my concerns were not warranted. The meat has a strong great flavor but the spice level is pretty low. In a way I was happy with that because I didn't want to be have the spice overpower the flavor of good smoked meat. As long as you aren't looking for burn your mouth spicy this is excellent smoked meat at a reasonable price.

    This smoked meat is the best ive had here. I bought off of some other people and found it to be…read morerubbery, not too tasty, not much smoked flavor (my fav part), and once it wasnt cooked enough for my liking. Kings smoked meat was warm when we picked it up, she said they jus got done smoking it. The meat had very good flavor and a nice smokey taste (yummmm!) We jus bought a pound and thats a good amount for 2 people. We will definitely buy again and prob more next time. We gotta have my family and friends try it. #goodmeat -pic posted is what she sent, as I wanted to see what it looked like first. Lol

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    Kings Smoke - Fresh smoked meat!  Warm, tender & delicious!!

    Fresh smoked meat! Warm, tender & delicious!!

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    Leonard's Bakery - Food truck

    Leonard's Bakery

    4.3(883 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    When you see that Red & White striped food truck, you know you've found Leonard's Malasada Mobile…read morewagon. Parked in the parking lot of the Waikele shopping center. You can literally see it on either side of the H-1 freeway going West Or East. These freshly made, warm, fluffy & crisp delicious Malasadas are perfect for any time of the day. Recommended to be eaten right away for best tasting deliciousness of these Malasadas. Service: Stopped by on a Saturday morning, there was no line, just one other customer ahead of me. The ladies working were pleasant, quick and efficient with my order. I ordered 2 with sugar and 2 without sugar. Tips; - Cashless so be sure to have a debit card or credit card on hand. -When visiting Oahu definitely a must stop. Ambience: - No outdoor seating area, order & go. - Outdoor & ample parking. - Enjoy your Malasadas at your car.

    It says something that the tourist will drive out to Waikele for a Malasadamobile…read more Of course malasadas from Leonard's was on our foodie list this trip. It was a Thursday afternoon, and we mingled with the intrepid tourists who drove to Central O'ahu. This malasadamobile is permanently parked in food truck row. You can see it from the freeway. You can see Laverne's, the malasasamobile, Mountain Shave Ice, Thong's Thai, Taste Tea, Dick's Lechon, and ... the blood bank mobile. The truck ladies had to be sweltering but they were still nice. And it's always a happy atmosphere when you're about to get a box full of deep-fried, sugar rolled doughnuts. I stuck with the classic sugar but we also got some cinnamon sugar and stuffed (dobash and haupia) to share.

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    Lee's Breakfast - Polish sausage regular and luncheon meat regular

    Lee's Breakfast

    4.6(118 reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    Through some error in communication, I was driving back from the North Shore early on a Saturday…read more As I was driving past Mililani, I remembered that Lee's Breakfast Wagon has been on my to-do list for the longest time. Given their limited hours, and the location of my home & work, going to Lee's on the weekday wasn't possible. But now time+opportunity meet, so let's go! Despite its address in Yelp & Google Maps, LBW is located on the CostCo Waipio side of Moaniani Street across from Tony Group Autoplex. LBW is open 5-10 am Monday - Friday, Saturday 6-10 am. Arriving at 7:00 am (1 hour after they open) on a Saturday, there was a small line. It went fast though, and I put in my order. The basic breakfast of rice, eggs, & meat can be customized with: crispy meat, extra rice, extra egg, extra meat, even double breakfast! My order was pretty easy after hearing that their corned beef hash is homemade - breakfast with corned beef hash and add cripsy bacon ($15). Soon after my order was ready, piping hot, and heavy! There wasn't really any place to sit down and eat, so I went back to my car. The wonderful smell of fresh eggs & bacon filled my small car! I dug into the meal, the crispy bacon & corned beef hash really enhanced the taste! Quickly wolfing down about 2/3rds of the plate, I got full. Really impressed with the quantity, they even had additional rice underneath the meats in the small compartments normally used for sides. Ended up taking the rest home as leftovers. Lee's Breakfast lived up to its reputation! Very impressive, and someplace to repeat and definitely recommend!

    It's 5 o'clock am and it's breakfast time. Lee's Breakfast food wagon, Home style cooking made to…read moreorder. Served fresh off the griddle. delicious and satisfying. The aroma of breakfast cooking fills the air. Now who wouldn't want to get some delicious breakfast? Friendly service, foods delicious, and quick service! On my commute to work I'll stop by from time to time. I usually get the mini corned beef hash for $10. 1 egg, 1 corned beef and rice. This Thursday morning I decided I wanted an extra helping of corned beef hash. I ordered the regular plate. Which was a better value for $12. Comes with 2 corned beef hash patties, 2 eggs and rice. Great way to start my day!

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    Lee's Breakfast - 2 choices each plate and I mix it up for my kid.

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