Kanak Express food truck, Sunday July 13th lunchtime at Green Acres Boise…read moreBeen awhile since I had visited Kanak Attack, the food truck started up in 2009 and the business model now includes a mobile group that supports fire fighter activities, as well as a permanent catering division at Lake Harbor with a restaurant. As with any food truck, some of the hardest part of finding them is knowing where to look. I've had the best luck by following Kanak on Instagram, but you can also look up Green Acres by Shoreline Drive on Pioneer street (new location) to see the multiple trucks scheduled that week. Another source I use a lot is the Treasure Valley Food Truck Finder (formerly Boise Food Trucks) on Facebook. Like most food trucks that feature proteins, the prices have jumped up in the last two-three years. A salad with protein is the best bet for bargain hunters at $10, or the three tacos (see menu photo) but I have found that getting the twenty dollar "Two Entree Plate Lunch" works out pretty good as it's usually enough for one meal immediately and another reheated in the microwave (rice) and air fryer (meat). The plate lunch includes a) choose a rice, b) choose a salad and c) choose a protein. My favorites are the Kalua Pig, which is smoky, shredded pork that is juicy, not overly fatty, but maybe to salty for some. I saved most of this and made enchiladas the next day at home. Teriyaki chicken is the same price, add a $1 for the Katsu Chicken which was juicy and crispy with the breaded fried exterior and includes a dipping sauce that's a little sweet and addictive, it's so good. Used to plain macaroni salad? Hawaiian style is a little different, but delicious and is usually the first side I finish. If you are a first timer, don't be afraid to ask for help figuring out what to order, the crew usually takes the time to answer questions and guide you. The menu is pretty well organized into sections.

This is a real good Food Truck. My wife and I had it today at the Green Acres Food Truck Park, in…read moreBoise. I got the tacos; one was Katsu Chicken, and it was to die for. I had two other tacos that were Brisket. Delicious, fresh, absolutely good. My wife had a bowl of chicken and slaw. That was so fresh and delicious as well. The staff is so nice. Worth eating here if you are at the Green Acres Food truck park.

Teriyaki beef and rice were good and fresh. Loved that. A bit disappointed in 2 things. 1.) the…read moreshort ribs are SO razor thin I was actually feeling a bit ripped off. I mean seriously razor thin. Not cool 2.) The coconut haipua had less than a 1/4 of a teaspoon of coconut cream. Again, felt ripped off. Spam musubi was VERY VERY GOOD. Best I have had in my travels. 5 stars for that. Mouth watering great!

I hate leaving negative reviews, even more so for local restaurants especially at this time. But my…read moreexperience at CK was so unfortunate...I gotta share. For your sake. Located in the quiet shops off Entertainment, CK Hawaiian BBQ touts they have the best Hawaiian food in Boise. I think there is potential but they need an entire makeover, from the space to the recipes. For one, the restaurant was not clean. The tables were grimy and the floor was oddly sticky. It felt like the place hadn't been properly cleaned in a long time. I ordered the Kalua Park Plate (savory pork with (or without) cabbage) with a side of macaroni and gravy ($8.45 for small), my husband the Chicken Katso also with a side of macaroni and gravy (panko breaded chicken breast, $9.55). We decided to take our food home. The second I opened the boxes, I was unimpressed. I'll spare you my very descriptive and unappetizing statement (something about the remarkable resemblance to wet cat food), but to be blunt, I was appalled. It was soggy mess of a few pieces of pork with way to much cabbage. I took one small bite and couldn't stomach anymore. Even my husband exclaimed "what the actual f***." The rest of the food wasn't the worst. The chicken katsu was breaded good but I was like where tf is the katsu sauce?! It wasn't anything special at all. At least it was edible. The macaroni salad was okay. It didn't taste very fresh, probably an old batch. I'm no Hawaiian food expert and based off their menu I got the impression that they're not aimed at providing traditional Hawaiian fare, but more so "inspired" fare. However, regardless of the origin of the food the fact remained that what I received tonight was terrible. Two stars, because the employees were very nice. And were very accommodating when we changed from dine-in to take-out.

I had the most wonderful experience Kylee was really nice and went above and beyond for me for an…read moreinconvenience that was not her fault. The customer service was over all al ready great but Kylee made better!!

I've visited this place a few times now, and I must say, the food is absolutely delicious! The…read moreportion sizes are generous, and they weigh the food to ensure you're getting exactly what you're paying for. I appreciate that you can mix and match the items you order. Their steamed vegetables are the most delicious and unique I've ever tasted. I think they add a special seasoning, but it's perfectly balanced. I usually stick to a vegetable-heavy meal and skip the macaroni salad. The Katsu chicken plate with katsu sauce is a favorite of mine, and their tempura 2-piece shrimp is tasty and reasonably priced. On my first visit, I tried the best-seller and was blown away by how good it was. I ordered the tossed salad with raspberry vinegar dressing, Teri sauce cup, and spicy mayo sauce cup. I love that they serve your food on a bed of fresh coleslaw or cabbage, which is my favorite vegetable. They did this with the two-piece shrimp as well. I highly recommend downloading the app because you can earn rewards quickly. And finally, the staff is very friendly and helpful. This is my go-to spot when I'm craving delicious, unique food that I can't make at home. Oh, the left overs heat up really nice on some parchment paper in the oven at 350°F 10 minutes

Review #18 for 2022…read more My brother and I just happened upon this place as we were walking around downtown. We saw a truck parked on the side of the road that said, "Kanak Kitchen," so we looked it up on Google Maps and realized it was just around the corner. As Hawaii boys we needed to try it out. Kanak Kitchen is located on the fourth floor of an office building, so if you don't know that it's there, it's easy to miss. I imagine it's mostly just the workers in that building that frequent Kanak Kitchen, but I'd love to see more people from all around try this place. I'd call Kanak Kitchen a fusion of foods from Hawaii. We got poke nachos, which had a good amount of poke and chips with cheese. The quantities were proportional, and it came with some salsa too. We also tried a plate with kalbi short ribs, chicken katsu, Asian slaw, and coconut rice. Coconut rice is not typical in Hawaii, but it was very good as a support for savory foods. The chicken katsu was crispy and good. The kalbi was also good, but we're not used to it having a vinegar flavor. I'd like it a little more well done as it was kinda chewy, but still good overall. There's lots of seating in the restaurant, and there's also a quick serve kiosk on the first floor. Kanak Kitchen does catering too, but we haven't been able to try it yet. The owner Mike is nice, and we look forward to going back to try other foods too!

As a vegetarian, Hawaiian restaurants scare me. They're normally all about pork products--it's just…read morethe cultural preference. That's great, but I am just not into a pig roast or a slab of spam. Kanak Kitchen, though, is totally vegetarian-friendly and has more options than almost anywhere in town. They offer tofu for almost every entree as a protein choice, and if you ask for something meatless they're very accommodating. I love their tofu katsu, which is crispy fried tofu. It's available in a rice bowl, in their Asian burrito, and on a sandwich. The tofu is best in their Hawaiian tacos. For $6, you get two tofu tacos with Asian slaw and cotija cheese (I nixed the Sriacha sauce because I'm a wimp). The tofu is perfectly crispy and light and pairs with the vinegar and salt in the slaw and the creaminess of the cheese and creates a perfect taco. Most meals come with a side--salad, chips, soup, or their amazing cheesy tots. Let's be real, if you're an Idahoan, you're going for the tots. They're covered with gooey cheese, salty, and fried perfectly. If you want to keep it lighter, grab a salad. They have Asian, Ceasar, chicken bacon, luau, spinach bacon, and shrimp options. I asked for the Asian salad, which normally comes with chicken, but with tofu instead, and they agreed without a second question. I always appreciate service that is willing to meet a reasonable request with a yes. If you have room in your stomach, try a soup. They're house-made and phenomenal. I've tried the three-bean and the potato, and both were rich, creamy, and popped with flavor. Other sides include elotes, Hawaiian macaroni, potato, and a fruit medley. All are good but their kimchi is amazing and a unique option that isn't overly heavy. The desserts are amazing too. All of them have creative Hawaiian twists on a classic. Two thumbs up on the bread pudding, but the pineapple upside-down cake is my favorite. Prices are totally reasonable--around $9 for a hot sandwich with a side, or their enormous burrito, or a burger loaded with toppings. You definitely get your money's worth and will leave with a doggie bag too. The owner is an absolutely wonderful man. He also hires immigrants in the community, which I commend as a means of helping extend our Boise niceness to people from outside the valley. I will be back here. Maybe tomorrow. Maybe tonight. Once you try the food, you will too. There's nothing like it in Boise.

Food was great, had gotten a little cool, because delivery was late, but the driver was very kind…read more My husband ordered all protein and it was very good, chicken and pork with macaroni salad and vegetables, the vegetables were cold. But all in all the food was good.

I hate to admit it, but I love this location almost more than my typical Meridian location. This…read morelocation is conveniently off of Flamingo, across from WinCo, and close to 84. It was quick and easy to get to, even on a busy holiday weekend. We were greeted with a friendly smile and eagerness to get our order ready. I ordered the regular plate with white rice, macaroni salad, Katsu chicken (my favorite) and Pulehu chicken. When I received my meal, it was steaming hot. I easily sliced through my crispy tender Katsu like a knife through warm butter. The Katsu was absolutely some of the best Katsu I've ever had. For some reason, the Katsu sauce at this location has a little more kick to it and is less thick than what I've had at Meridian...and it's much more preferred!!! I loved it! The Pulehu chicken was heavily seasoned and deliciously melt-in-your-mouth tender. My only wish was that I had a bigger scoop of the macaroni salad, but nevertheless, a very fulfilling meal. Shout out for the amazingly clean, sparkling drink station, floors and drink station, not to mention, wonderfully friendly and quick service!

It's been about a year since I've been to this location preferring Eagle over Meridian location…read more This one is pick up and go only. No indoor tables. On the plus side, you do get to eat outdoors with the fountain. Well-staffed and appreciate they outreach to and hire BSU students. They said that the Bogus Basin bowl has the most textures.

Inside is super clean and customer service is great. I loved…read moreall the options! If you're not into raw or poke', they also have delicious chicken! It's not Hawaii poke' but it's delicious

Love this place! The staff is very friendly, the food tastes fresh and the atmosphere is chill…read more Love that you can custom make your own bowl. Fridays are $1 for extra scoop of your choice of protein (3 or 5 scoop bowls only). Variety of toppings! Can't go wrong if you love poke!

When I am craving poke, this is definitely the spot I want to go to! There are multiple locations…read morewithin the Boise area, but the one in Eagle is a hidden gem that you don't always see, but you should definitely stop by. Both times I've gone. The staff have been super sweet and nice. The first time I had the bogus basin bowl and I absolutely loved it. Great flavors always taste like fresh fish. Not too much of a weird fishy taste and overall great toppings. I had the Fiesta Bowl the second time thinking I was brave enough for the wasabi aïoli. But I will say that it is spicy! If you have time, it's good to sit down and take in the great artwork as well as the nice comfy chairs. They'll serve you it in a nice big bowl and always feels like you are getting a great value for it. If you're craving poke while in Eagle, come to the spot!

Was hungry for some poke, consulted the local food group blog on the topic and this place was…read morementioned quite a bit so figured i would check it out via a take out order....i was not disappointed. Got the spicy bowl with white rice. I consider it a very generous portion and couldn't finish all of it, very well balanced flavor and surprisingly the spice level was perfect. (I love very spicy foods) Good value, great food...check it out, you will be glad you did.

Boise, Idaho. You're thinking potatoes, maybe a steak, definitely not a seafood spot that hits like…read morethis. We roll into on a coworker's word -- always a gamble. But sometimes, the locals know. They tell me, "Do the three protein scoops." No hesitation. Crab. Tuna. Salmon. Alright. Let's dance. The crab? Sweet, clean, not trying too hard. The tuna? Buttery, fresh -- like it just shook hands with the ocean this morning. The salmon? Rich, confident, the kind of flavor that doesn't need to raise its voice to be heard. And then -- the accompaniments. Bright. Sharp. Alive. They don't just sit there looking pretty. They light the whole dish up like Times Square at midnight. Every bite's got balance. Texture. A little swagger. You don't expect this in Boise. But that's the beauty of it. Good food doesn't care about your expectations. Three scoops. No regrets. 8/10 Not bad, Idaho. Not bad at all.