Stopped by this place because it's one of the only shaved ice places opening a Tuesday. I got the matcha blueberry shaved ice with sweet milk. And when I tell you it's one of the BEST shaved ice I have had...it truly was! The staff were friendly and fast at bringing it out. You get to eat at a really nice view point as well. I enjoyed watching the chickens and friendly cat in the area as well. I only got one, but I hope I can make it out again to try other flavors before my vacation ends! read more

O’z kitchen - Blueberry Matcha Shaved Ice Cream - Food Trucks Near Me - Kealakekua, Hawaii

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Certified broke da mouth! Auntie that run this food truck showed all the aloha and let me do a half/half combo plate bc I couldn't decide between the tempura and ahi katsu plate. Tempura was so crisp and ono. Ahi was so fresh and good, the way only Hawaii can do it. I was a dummy and also forgot to get a drink before getting charged for my meal (I believe the minimum for a card is $5?) and auntie said no worries, on the house. 5/5 all around, highly recommend. read more

O’z kitchen - Ahi katsu + veggie tempura plate - Food Trucks Near Me - Kealakekua, Hawaii

Got 1/2 fried chicken, 1/2 katsu pork. Was really great. The flavors and the curry was balanced in taste. Got also some light avocado rolls that were also fire. Service was fast and the truck was nicely decorated with some complementary Christmas candy. read more

O’z kitchen - 1/2 fried chicken, 1/2 pork katsu - Food Trucks Near Me - Kealakekua, Hawaii

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New nice maintained food trailer in Randy's Huli Huli Chicken lot. Husband & wife working. Courteous & patient lady taking orders& man working the kitchen with her. Lot or variety & vegan dishes included. Had the Beef & rice with pickled vegetables. Served Japanese using prime beef , with or without rice.Excellent dish & tasty! Yakisoba served in a box , excellent dish & well made. California roll has 8 pieces and accompany those dishes very well.A good Stop ! Check their days & hours of operation. Good food! read more

O’z kitchen - tasty Yaki soba!!! - Food Trucks Near Me - Kealakekua, Hawaii

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Hubby and I both got tastie dishes with pork. Yakisoba was just the right amount for me but if you are really hungry you may order an additional item. Shave ice came with homemade syrups such as mango, strawberry, blueberries, lychee, plus sweet condensed milk. The shaved ice was large and the mango syrup was thick and flavorful. Lunch was 11 and the shave ice was only 5-great food for a great price! read more

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the cutest food truck managed by a japanese couple (I believe). they generously allowed us to get half ahi katsu and half pork katsu ($15) even though it wasn't a combo on the menu. both proteins were pretty good, although the katsu meats themselves were kind of dry inside (probably because they were so thin). we also got a matcha lilikoi kakigori/shave ice ($5) with sweet milk. maybe the condensed milk wasn't necessary as it was really sweet but the flavors were delicious. also it was raining and the staff kindly brought the food to our windows :") read more

Some of the best quick serve Japanese food I've had, period. Very simple menu, so don't expect the frills and thrills, but everything was made super fresh to order. I got the pork katsu curry which was solid, but the real star was the ahi katsu. Lightly breaded with a firm but meaty fish. The wasabi mayo it came with was the cherry on top, not the mention the fresh veggie sides. Also got the tempura shrimp and veggies which were definitely hand breaded and fried to order, not flash frozen and heated up. 10/10 recommend, worth the drive south. read more

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Got the ginger pork, katsu, fried chicken and spam musubi. All amazing food and very reasonable price. Would highly recommend. read more

O’z kitchen - Food Trucks Near Me - Kealakekua, Hawaii

Went for the taiyaki and spam musubi but they were out. Instead, we had the Cali rolls, french fries and shave ice! Great price for the quality. Idk why the fries were so good and savory - highly recommend THEM!!! My friend swears it's the best shave ice she's had - and she's had A LOT. read more

O’z kitchen - Mango/lilikoi shave ice, savory fries - Food Trucks Near Me - Kealakekua, Hawaii

The food truck is located where Randys Huli Huli normally is Good food. Fast food japanese style read more

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This truck makes really good Japanese style food. I really like the donburi choices. My wife loves the shaved ice

Food and service are great. Aside from all the single-use to-go ware this place is a hidden gem

Fun food truck with yummy, fresh cuisine. Everything we've had here is so good! Get to it sooner than later because they are so good they sometimes run out of items. read more

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***(at least for the month of May) TAIYAKI and shave ice are only available on the weekends** huge bummer to learn that when we got there as I hadn't seen this posted anywhere. This is a food truck up in coffee country so to speak, we tried it out for lunch while out doing the coffee tours. Note there's no inside, but they have a few picnic benches to eat at. I highly highly recommend getting the curry dish, my husband got the curry katsu and I kept trying to steal a bite. I ordered the fried chicken dish, it was perfectly breaded/cooked and was tasty, but I do wish it had maybe a sauce or something that came on top. read more

O’z kitchen - Curry katsu - Food Trucks Near Me - Kealakekua, Hawaii

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Drove by O'z after hiking Captain Cook and the shaved ice sign made us turn - we were in need of a cool treat. Really happy we took the bait! My husband and I shared a lemon/mango shaved ice (without milk) and a chocolate Taiyaki (yes, it was warm but... chocolate is always a yes). Both items were delicious, affordable, and not a long wait. Service was friendly, plenty of parking, and seemed to have a lot of other good items on the menu. Would definitely recommend giving them a go! read more

Quintessential Hawaiian food truck experience. Great Japanese food in an outdoor setting with a great view. Wonderful proprietors. Bonus- there are a couple of other vendors in the parking lot with homegrown produce and beautiful batik. read more

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Really great service and very quick serving time! Everything that my wife and I tried was delicious! The standout was definitely for me the gyu-don! (Beef bowl). It tasted just like what I've had in Japan, so it brought out some good memories of my trips back. My wife got the curry with katsu-don and she absolutely loved it. The curry was sweet and savory and perfectly portioned! The last thing we got was the spam musubi, which my wife said it looks really cute haha. Because it was cut into 5 smaller pieces that were much easier to eat than the norm that you would see. If you're looking for some Japanese comfort food, absolutely make your way out here! read more

O'z Kitchen is a wonderful place to grab a bite! The food is reasonably priced and delicious. We love coming here to eat often. The owners are very kind and provide the best service. It's no wonder why whenever we go it is always busy & there are always lots of cars parked. If you're looking for authentic Japanese food this is the spot. There's also a small tented area with picnic benches to eat if not taking the food out. The area is clean and well maintained. Highly recommend read more

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This spot hasn't been very busy dues to Covid. But now that we have opened up, it's back! Nice to see it bustling again. The food here is scrumptious with local Japanese favorites. The English menu threw me off for a moment as I am pretty used to the Japanese names for the food. Today we had the chicken and egg on rice (Oyako-don) and the Fried Chicken (Kara-age). Both come with rice, a tangy vegetable and a small scope of mash with peas. Yum.... The place was busking so we ate in our car. Otherwise, there are a few picnic tables and chairs under a tarp. The bentos are not huge but just right and it leaves space to try the Japanese deserts. Try the matcha shave ice. It's very refreshing! We had the ice macha (green tea) which was just as good! Will be back again. read more

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Drove by here after visiting two step. You'll know you drove by O'z cause you drive by a massive Japanese flag on the side of the road. I ordered the Ginger Pork which was a more simple Shyoga Yaki. Very homey, very well seasoned, and the pork was so succulent. Very impressive for food truck food, and would also be excellent if it were a brick and mortar restaurant. Glad I tried this! 5/5. If you ever drive by O'z please support their business! Serving amazing japanese food out of a little food t read more

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This review is only for the spam musubi- which I was craving. Picked this spot for the rave reviews- and maybe I should have gone with one of the lunches? But based on the spam alone- 3 stars. Tasted like it was prepared days ago and they were trying to get rid of it. Really disappointing. read more

O’z kitchen - California roll was ok. Spam was terrible. - Food Trucks Near Me - Kealakekua, Hawaii

It's not often you find a delicious spot that ALSO has very reasonable prices AND great service!! O'z kitchen was an incredible place to stop at after hiking up from the Captain Cook monument. For 2 hungry people we shared the large beef bowl (tender well marinated thin beef with lots of rice, pickle ginger, onion), a huge shave ice with matcha and mango with condensed milk (it even had real mango!!!), and an iced green tea (so creamy and refreshing). This whole meal was less than $20!! They have a large tented area with picnic tables to eat. Would definitely return and recommend to others as everything was made to order, delicious, and so reasonably priced. Thank you for an ono meal and great service!! read more

O’z kitchen - Large beef don, shave ice, iced matcha tea - Food Trucks Near Me - Kealakekua, Hawaii

This is a food truck but really loved it. Yakisoba looked unassuming but was the best I've ever had. Got 2 shaved ices. All the syrups are homemade and can tell. Kids loved it. read more

O’z kitchen - Food Trucks Near Me - Kealakekua, Hawaii

Sorry for the late review (we came here on 12/17/2022). We've seen this food truck many times and my husband suggested that we give them a try. Staff was friendly and service was excellent. I had the "fried chicken bento". It was delicious! The meat was cooked to perfection. Great price and a good portion. My husband had the "pork katsu and egg bowl". He enjoyed it as well. The Taiyaki was available, maybe next time. We've never had it and had great reviews. read more

O’z kitchen - Food Trucks Near Me - Kealakekua, Hawaii

Delicious food. Friendly staff. Quick. Happy I don't have to drive down town to get good food. read more

O’z kitchen - Pork Yakisoba - Food Trucks Near Me - Kealakekua, Hawaii

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Best Japanese food I've had outside of Japan (besides my mom's...who is from Tokyo)!! It was all super fresh and tasty and portions are definitely generous for the price. I had the tempura meal and couldn't believe how perfectly the shrimp were cooked. Everything was super crispy and still very delicate....and we also ordered the katsudon. The sauce was amazing...not too sweet or salty..and the meat was actually all meat and not the fatty pieces you are sometimes (unpleasantly) surprised by. Service was fast and pleasant and the location is really cool. I highly recommend this amazing little place!! すごくおいしいかった !!! read more

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This pop-up Japanese snacks shop is so cuuute! They just offer taiyaki (yummy filled waffles shaped like a snapper - made to order) and shave ice but they will be selling bento and Japanese home-style food soon when the food truck is ready. I had two types of taiyaki (res beans and ube) and macha shave ice today. They were all good. We will be back soon! read more

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Authentic Japanese street food. Price is reasonable and food is good. Recommend Ube and pork katsu. read more

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Drove passed it and figured we stop by. Very cute stand using ol' school taiyaki grill. Everyone is very friendly

Fried chicken bowl was absolutely delicious. Juicy chicken. Yummy rice with spices and seaweed. The matcha tea latte was great. I think they make it themselves. read more

My brother and I had lunch here a few weeks ago and I was blown away by the oyako-don. So tasty and authentic - a taste of Japan available to anyone passing through Kealakekua. It's a food trailer, not a truck. And you can tell that the owner spared no expense in getting a rig that would stand the test of time. I hope they stay in business for many years to come. read more

I love that we stopped at this food truck!!! It's a family operation of super authentic Japanese street food. They were so friendly and helpful in oreeeing. Got the pork katsu, super tender and delicious best katsu I've ever had. Also got the spam masubi and it was perfect! Def don't leave without the stuffed waffle dessert (forgot the name), but it's sooo good! read more

This brighT oraNge stand aLong MaMaLaHoa hwy serVes jaPanese cuisine and treats. The redBean (Anko) Taiyaki was so good... sweet, rich, flavorful, warm... tasted liKe I was at a festival in Japan... it was amazing. The fam ban enjoyed the yakisoba and the other taiyaki flavors (custard, chocolate, ube). Friendly staff. Very memorable experience. Can't wait to return. read more

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My husband and I stopped by here for lunch after a gorgeous morning at Ho'okena beach. The food was fantastic, per their recommendation I got the chicken and egg and my husband got the Pork Katsu with egg. Both were so delicious and the prices were great for how much food you get. Such a fun dining experience too sitting outside at their picnic tables. Definitely a must stop if you're in the area! we're telling all our family about it. We will be back! read more

This started as a "What's on your mind" post. This little bright orange food truck that quietly parks where the huli chicken and ribs BBQ sits on Thurs. & Fri. They aren't parked there on those days. Any whooo... They have such AWESOME food w/ obvious fresh ingredients. I've been there twice and was blown away both times! First time, I grabbed some California rolls. I LOVED that theirs were half the size of the usual ones you get out here w/ the same fillings but half the rice, which gave it a higher seaweed wrap to filling ratio. Great California rolls! They don't offer any other sushi. Today I tried their Katsu fish. I've never seen anything other than Katsu chicken before. They don't make that. They do make Katsu fish and Katsu pork. When I say this was the best cooked Ahi, (a type of tuna), I've ever tasted, I mean it! It came w/ a tiny bit of finely shredded cabbage topped w/ a floret of orange sauce. I had no clue what this flavor might be, but mixed it in and took a bite. I think it was some kind of reduced pickled mango sauce. A perfect blend of sweet and tangy. It paired so well w/ the cabbage. It was amazing! Now to their "tartar" sauce. It was a horse radish aioli. I LOVE horse radish! It was the perfect compliment to the Katsu fish. Their prices and portions are reasonable enough to easily feed a family on a couple shared items. The food truck is bright orange and the company's name is O's. Wherever you might see them parked, I highly recommend you try their food! They even offer fully vegetarian meals! YUM! read more

Very delicious Japanese taiyaki. So good I would drive from Hilo for it LOL. I stayed on Big Island for three weeks, eating out for lunch and dinner everyday, and their taiyaki was the best food I had on the island. Custard flavor is my favorite. Ube is great, too. I didn't try anko. The initial bite reminds me of the best Hong Kong-style egg waffles, but it tastes ten times better. It is stuffed with custard filling and that is hot like Kilauea lava, so don't burn your mouth. They are at the same location as Randy's Huli Chicken. Comfy shaded tables and chairs with a good view. And with frequent Japanese customers swing by to get taiyaki, I felt like I was in Japan for a good moment. read more

O’z kitchen - Photo doesn't do justice. It is so good. - Food Trucks Near Me - Kealakekua, Hawaii

food was good, service was a little slow but i'm always a sucker for a food truck. the beef was really good and so was the bed of rice it was on, but they were sold out of everything i went to get in the first place read more

O’z kitchen - view from the tables - Food Trucks Near Me - Kealakekua, Hawaii

Got the curry and pork katsu. Was super fast. Good service. Delicious food! Hit the spot on chilly day!

Getting my karage ( Japanese we're fried chicken) fix. So Ono and the owners are so nice read more

O’z kitchen - Fried rice - Food Trucks Near Me - Kealakekua, Hawaii

Some of the best (and most affordable) food I've had on the big island. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area. read more

O’z kitchen - Menu - Food Trucks Near Me - Kealakekua, Hawaii