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    Shakalafel

    4.7 (280 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 7:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Chicken plate

    The food was so refreshing and delicious. It came out quick too! The guy working was so nice as well. Easy to park close and the seating was great too.

    Sareet A.

    This place is amazing! You have a middle eastern food craving this place is it! The guys at this shop are so sweet and the food was amazing. We will be back!

    Chicken platter with falafel
    Stuart O.

    For what this is, a food truck, it is fantastic. The falafel is some of the best I've had (I used to work in a Lebanese deli making falafel, so my standards are high). You can get sandwiches or platters. After trying a free sample, we were hooked. We got the chicken sandwich with falafel. I thought the falafels would be inside, but they were on the side. No problem. We just added them. It was a huge sandwich, next time I'd get the falafel alone. And they have very good mint lemonade.

    Falafel pita, strawberry mint lemonade, falafel platter and french fries
    Sara M.

    Quick and friendly service, good portions, and always tasty and fresh. Get the spicy sauce!

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    Danielle P.

    I had wanted to try this place based on the great reviews and it was literally right around the corner from where we were staying. They can be seen offering out samples of their falafel from the food truck window throughout the day. When we were passing by once I took them up on it and tried a falafel. It was amazing! For dinner one night, we decided to try this place. My oldest and I both got the chicken shawarma plate. She got extra salad because she didn't want hummus. I also got us a side of fries. Service was friendly and quick. There's a couple of tables in the vicinity but it's mostly a grab and go spot. Cute little whiteboard to write on and tell them where you're from. They also have some merchandise for sale. Unfortunately, I wasn't impressed with my order. The hummus was runny, the salad, pickles and rice were okay, but the chicken was bland, dry and kind of burned. I didn't really feel like there was much chicken either. Everything had a sort of yellow hue to it so I think they use a lot of turmeric as well. But overall, I was disappointed. If you try this place, stick with the falafel. I should have.

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    Don K.

    The falafel was perfectly crispy on the outside, soft and flavorful on the inside -- exactly how it should be. The hummus was smooth and rich, the veggies were super fresh, and the portions were generous. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and the food came out quickly even though the place was busy. You can really tell they care about quality.

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    Nick W.

    Delicious Middle Eastern flavors Super fresh ingredients Nice Aloha friendly service Great food truck court with other options nearby. Chill local vibe and ambiance. Playing cool music. Highly recommend for great quality, value and satisfied tummy.

    Chicken Schwarma Plate with Falafel Balls
    Brian M.

    After we finished our bike ride up the beach, we dropped our bikes off at the bike shop. Right next door is the Shakalafel food truck. The guy in the truck beckoned us with free sample of the falafel balls and we were hooked. I had the chicken shawarma plate with falafel. It was all amazing. Chicken was full of flavor. Hummus was delicious and the fluffy pita was just terrific. Next time we are back, we will definitely be enjoying more deliciousness.

    Meg W.

    We walked by this EXCELLENT food truck without knowing anything about it. The guy in the truck was very welcoming and gave us a taste of falafels for free. They tasted great. So we ordered a falafel plate and it was delicious! We also got his mint & strawberry lemonades which were refreshing. Do not sleep on this food truck. So yummy. Highly recommend!

    Shawarma plate with humus, salad, rice and pickles ( and some hot sauce on the side)
    Ronit C.

    Just like my review last year, you want good food that's amazing from a food truck, this is your place. Once again I ordered the shawarma plate, and it was just as great as it was the last time my family and I were here. Food came out quick and delicious. Definitely a go to for foodies in Kauai.

    Optimus R.

    Falafel is one of those things that you either love or simply don't. This place executes it well. Solid taste profile, fresh veggie ingredients and little kick of spice. The pitas are full of flavor and bring that taste of Israel to the beauty of Hawaii. The folks are friendly and the size of the portion is enough to keep one going for a few days.

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    Lanchana S.

    Amazing food and super friendly service! They even welcomed us with a free falafel sample. The falafel is perfectly crispy and light, and the falafel sandwich with their special sauce is just perfect. The baklava is incredible, flaky and crunchy since the syrup comes on the side, not soggy. The kids' meal (half falafel sandwich, fries, and lemonade) was spot on. Everything was perfect. Highly recommend!

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    4 years ago

    Awesome people. Amazing food! Especially the felefa balls!! A must stop place to when you are in kapa'a!

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    3 years ago

    this is the best falafel sandwich i ate in the US where I lived for almost 25 years. And I am from the Middle East originally.

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    3 years ago

    Soooooooo good. Delicious falafel in a stuffed pita with just the right amount of spice.

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    3 years ago

    Authentic Israeli falafel in Kauai! You can get it spicy or not spicy. Spicy is not too hot. Friendly service!

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    3 years ago

    Best falafel ever! It's so good! Would highly recommend! Shakshuka is also fire!!!!!!

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    3 years ago

    Food is amazing. We visited their restaurant several times while vacationing in Kauai

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    3 years ago

    delicious falafel and great pita! Really friendly service too. The spicy is spicy! Definitely will stop by again.

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    3 years ago

    Best falafel pita I've ever had! Even my kids raved about how delicious they were!

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    4 years ago

    Delicious!, special treat! The falafel is the perfect mix of crunchy on the outside and warm, soft and flavorful inside!!!

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    3 years ago

    Nice fluffy pita probably the best falafel I've had. Great service. Nice covered outdoor seating.

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    3 years ago

    Great falafel! The staff is friendly! Prices are reasonable great location. Got the falafel plate.

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    4 years ago

    Great stop for a fresh tasting delicious meal. We had falafel and fries and everything was great

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    4 years ago

    Best falafel I've had! The hot sauce was divine and the service was very welcoming. Perfect quick lunch on a beautiful Kauai day!

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    3 years ago

    Amazing ! The falafel platter is simple yet bursting with flavor and freshness! Add some fries and the pita bread and a perfect meal !

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    4 years ago

    Packaging was leaky, items were over priced, and plate is 90% salad vs the main item i ordered

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    3 years ago

    Yum! Healthy, delicious, fresh something different, helpful friendly staff and cute too ;)

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    4 years ago

    The owners are very friendly! They greeted us with a free falafel ball for our son. Fresh and clean! Will be back!

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    4 years ago

    Great food amazing service! Best meal I've had on the island !! Delicious falafel and pita, good portion sizes

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    4 years ago

    Super delicious falafels. Light and savory. And GF!

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    4 years ago

    This was exceptional! What a refreshing find in Kauai. We will be back multiple times!

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    4 years ago

    Wonderful falafel with the perfect quality condiments, leading to a superb combination of salty, creamy, acidic crunchy, and spicy.

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    SimSim is a win-win! This great little food truck is parked on the Club Wyndham Bali Hai Villas…read moreproperty in Princeville, kind of in the center by their Multiplex Court. There are actually a few food trucks that are parked there daily or weekly with some nice covered picnic tables should you decide to enjoy your food outdoors on the spot. My husband and I took our food back to our rental unit since it was really windy. Neither of us had ever had Egyptian Soul Food, so we were intrigued! Who would've thought we'd have Egyptian food for the 1st time on Kauai! When we looked at the menu online, it seemed very similar to Greek cuisine with a lot of vegetarian/vegan options...right up our alley! What we ordered and recommend: * SimSim Bowl Koshary, a 7-layer dish with rice, pasta, lentil, onions, chickpeas, tomato, & garlic sauce * Falafel Wrap, made with fava beans & fresh greens (liked that the wrap was even served warm and lightly toasted) Both were so incredibly flavorful and delicious! Portions were generous and tasted very fresh. They even have an all-day brunch menu, plus new items that may not yet be shown on the online menu, so make sure to ask about any specials! Riham, the owner, is super friendly and welcoming! As of Feb 2024, they're open Mon, Tue & Thu-Sat (closed Wed & Sun) 11am-8pm. Their website is worth checking out too since they share some interesting facts about Egyptian history, spices & cuisine: https://simsimplumeria.com

    This food truck described its food as "Egyptian Soul Food" on advertising... we were NOT…read moredisappointed! Food was DELICIOUS!!! We tried the beef and chicken Shawarma... exceedingly delectable!

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    This is like the best food truck on the north side.

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    This is like the best food truck on the north side.
    Lawai Market

    Lawai Market

    4.3
    (80 reviews)
    16.0 mi

    === THE CUTEST. Funnest market we went to. Say hi to G and have lunch there on their front porch!…read more=== We had seen Warehouse 3540 in Lawai on our trips to West Kauai, and after stopping there (also a really great stop but that's another review) walked back to Lawai Market. Super glad we did! Lawai Market has tons of house-made baked goods, a kicking deli section, incredible bread, smoothies, local goods (mostly food kinds), interesting alcohol/spirits, just tons of fun stuff. Counter folks were super friendly, G was especially friendly and helpful, offering recommendations, helping us out, talking story with us, and making us feel at home. Specific thoughts: ++ House-made s'mores bar. Huge portion. Five of us shared one. Topped with toasted marshmallow, then fudge-y brownie, then this incredible crust which seemed like graham cracker shortbread - never had a crust like that. Almost impossible to cut through because it's so wonderfully thick. It literally stays on the knife you use to saw through it. But oh so good. Each bite lasts a long time as you make your way through the layers. + They had more than a dozen other pastries, again, all house-made fresh every day. G says the tres leches cake (beautiful and floating in the cream mixture) and the brownie parfaits are crowd favs. ++ Curried chicken salad. Supreme comfort food but with strong flavors of curry (they don't mess around), raisins, and all sorts of other textures. FILLING - our group of five couldn't eat more than half of the small container and we loved it. ++ Egg salad. Punchier than most egg salads with lots of strong dill. Tended to like the chicken salad more but dug into this when I needed a break from the curry. + Spicy poke. Good and fresh. Personally like the spicy poke from The Musubi Truck better, but this was still solid. Always love the creaminess if the aioli. + Purple power smoothie. You can tell there's something healthy in there - not like your normal straight up sweet smoothie. (I think it's kale.) But this really grew on me. ++ Focaccia. Oh man. Salt crystals on top, great texture to the bread. Our group are bread connoisseurs and they loved this. We went back for a second loaf because we devoured the first one. ++ They have small sizes of everything in their deli which makes getting a selection of a bunch of things for your group easy. We literally sat out there and walked back into the store three or four times to browse and get more items. And walked out with more and more each time. Sitting on their front porch is great too. Yes, the main road goes right by there but lush trees and Kauai greenery abounds on the other side of the road which makes the whole space awesome to hang in. Make this stop - you won't regret it.

    Love this little market!…read more They have a small grocery selection as well as hot food and baked goods. Also açaí bowls, smoothies, and coffee. I ordered soft serve with their chocolate haupia flavor and it was amazing. So fresh and creamy and flavorful!

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    4.0
    (1.5k reviews)
    16.3 mi
    $$$

    Best meal of the trip. That seared ahi with jasmine garlic rice is something I'll go back home…read moredreaming about. It was a perfect sear (didn't taste wasabi but the shoyu flavor sear is to die for), complementary flavors of the rice and perfectly seasoned wok bok slaw. The wagyu tenderloin and Mac nut crusted fish were also so, so delicious. Honestly, I'd be happy to eat any of these three entrees. The tako escargot was beyond over cooked, however the flavors were exceptional. I'd order it again and give it another try. Tastes just like authentic French escargot, and make sure to dip the provided bread into all that delicious butter. We ended the night with the chocolate purse and it was so light, but still so fulfilling. This location kicks mauis locations butt in food! Server was great and knew lots of fun facts about the Merriman restaurants. They were very accommodating with my baby. Thanks for the best meal of our trip, Merrimans!

    Such a wonderful experience! Before being seated at the bar,…read morethere was a flex area at the top of the stairs. We grabbed drinks and then transitioned inside where there was live music and epic views from every angle. The ambiance rivals the food only in the sense of all stars. It was Mother's Day and there were specials we ordered for entrees. My husband had the Venison and I had the catch of the day. Definitely check this place out. I would make it a point to go every time I visit Kauai

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    Shot this from next door a couple nights later...

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    Shot this from next door a couple nights later...

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