One of the better smash burgers I've tried, a real hidden gem. I know Shay's has been around for a while and only now I got to try it. Look for the orange food truck across from Boston's Pizza along Kam Highway, you can't miss it. We got there about 1pm on a Monday and placed our orders right away. Everything is made to order so there is a bit of a wait, about 10 minutes. There are about 7 picnic tables and 4 shaded areas to eat. I was also surprised that there were quite a few Japanese tourists venturing out this side for Shay's. Their menu is simple, with 3 types of burgers and fries. We ordered the All American, Fun Guy, and Krazy Fries. I like how the burgers did not taste greasy but still had flavor. They also give disposable gloves if you're not a fan of getting your hands dirty. Will be back again next time I have a burger craving. read more

Shay's Smashburgers - All American Smash Burger, Krazy Fries, Fun Guy Smash Burger - Burgers Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

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1- Fun Guy- Mushroom burger 1-All American 2 Burgers & Fries Total: $41. Worth it? YES! Burger was super flavorful!! I had the mushroom burger (Fun Guy) it was super yummy!! Flavors were great & both the burger & veggies were cooked perfectly! Fries were too salty for my liking but still good My husband had the All American w/ crazy fries. He said the crazy fries were good. He liked the sauce. He enjoyed the burger too! Service was fast and cooked to order. Lots of parking but parking is in a lot. We came before and now they have renovated the area with another truck vendor and seats with umbrellas to sit and enjoy your food. However, we are in the car because the heat was too much for us LOL! Will definitely come back for another chest diet meal! read more

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フードトラック横に駐車場あります。 バンズが少しさっくりした感じで、とても美味しいです。メニュー３種類なので制覇したいところです。 また、是非とも行きたいバーガー屋さんです。 read more

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Wanted to eat a juicy burger for lunch and on the whim drove to Shay's Smashburgers. Slightly busy about 4 groups of people waiting for their order. Order took about 15 minutes until it was done, not too bad. They have a bunch of tables with shade to wait or eat at. Ordered a classic, all American and bacon me krazy fries. Food was hot and fresh! They give out plastic gloves to eat your food with. Very considerate of them. The classic burger is just your typical burger. The all American on the other hand is so delicious, juicy and filled with flavor. Each bite I took, the juices from the tomato and sauce was spilling out. Bacon me krazy fries is fries topped with the secret sauce and bacon bits. The sauce tasted like mustard mix with something else. Not too sure but you could definitely taste the mustard. Not a big can of mustard but this just made me like it! Would come back again. read more

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Solid burger spot! Heard about them for years but never stopped. Finally had the chance and it was worth it! They aren't smash burgers. They are burgers and slightly smashed, but def not smash burgers. Regardless, they're good! And super messy! Ordered the single traditional with bacon fries. The old school mustard mayo sauce makes it. Well worth the drive! Service is quick and friendly. Lots of parking and outdoor seating! Take lots of napkins. It's messy, but worth it! read more

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Although the burger is pretty good the price they charge and the amount of time you need to wait to get your order isnt worth it.

Came here with my family for lunch and it was awesome. Great burgers and super friendly staff.

Easy location. Good burger with tasty secret sauce. Reasonable price that left me satisfied.

Here I am looking for smash burger places in town and I see this place pop up and have the thought that I probably forgot to do my review and yup, that's what happened. We came here a couple months ago after seeing it pop up online somewhere I think. It's a small food truck in a parking lot off the main highway, easy enough to find and park. The wait is a little bit because it's made fresh so no big deal. We got the Fun Guy Smashburger, All-American Smashburger, and the Bacon Me Crazy Fries. The Fun Guy was pretty huge, a little messy like it should be, and delicious! Anything with truffle is a pretty easy win for me. The combination of the smash burger patty with the cheese, truffle aioli, mushrooms, and onion jam sounds like a lot but it's well-balanced and a flavor bomb. The fries were crispy and the crispy bacon with cheese sauce was yummy on the speciality fry option. Would definitely go back again! read more

Shay's Smashburgers - Fun Guy Smashburger with Bacon Me Crazy Fries and All American Smashburger with regular fries. - Burgers Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

My friend said this lowkey be the best burger on the island and we decided to make the trip out for me to decide for myself. Shay's has some outdoor seating, covered but definitely not in the best condition but good enough to sit shortly and grub before dipping. My friend got the classic and I got the all American. We also got the bacon krazy fries to share. The all american burger was good, juicy and done well. I could've used more salt but I just love salt tbh. I know it's a smash burger but I definitely feel like the classic was sooo small, not enough as a meal. The bacon fries weren't crazy but a good side to the burger. I mentioned that it would be fire with a meat (not js bacon) and he said you could ask for that so I would recommend others to try that out. The secret sauce also tastes a LOT like chick-fil-a sauce loll. Definitely not close to the BEST burger on the island imo but definitely a solid one. read more

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Updating my review after my husband surprised me with a fun guy burger and fries. I was so happy because I would literally crave this but hardly ever get a chance to come by. To my disappointment the burger was oily and burnt and the fries tasted old. I was in shock and disbelief as this was the first time I have ever been unhappy with a meal from Shays. I asked my husband if it was the usual workers and he said no there were a bunch of younger looking individuals. I believe there in lies the problem. I hope the OG staff follow up and retrain the new workers to uphold the quality I previously loved. read more

Tried this place last time we were on the island and it was so good we had to try it again. It did not disappoint. This catering truck is not much to look at and if you're looking for ambiance, this isn't for you. But they make a great smash burger and fries. All food is cooked to order and is hot and fresh. They double cook their fries and you gotta have them with the krazy sauce. So ono. Got the classic and the all American this time and they were delicious. The folks running this place are very nice, humble, hard working people. Give 'em a try! read more

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I paid $22 for this, it's supposed to be a fun guy Smashburger and crazy fries. But it looks like there's no crazy with the fries. I even gave a $5 tip hoping they would drizzle some little bit extra cheese, but turns out I got NO cheese. Just ketchup. I really need to stop leaving a tip! And check my orders before walking away! read more

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Amazing and tasteful. Workers are sooo kind! Fries are crispy and not oily. Coming back soon!

Stopped by Shay's burger For their kills Fun guy burger with egg Always satisfied with any of their awesome burgers read more

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One of the better burger places in Aiea. I can't point to one thing about the burger that makes it so special, it's just the totality of the burger, the bun, the toppings, and the sauce. It's just a really good burger. Now the thing about this is it is a food truck, that means thae seating is limited to some open air picnic tables with the usual ambience of bugs and it can be somewhat hot. Also, if you go there at the wrong time, it can be a wait for your burger. On this last trip I waited almost 25 minutes for my order to come out, which was a little too long, even for a good burger. I usually just get the regular fries, they are quite good! read more

Shay's Smashburgers - All American Burger and Fries - Burgers Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

SmashBueger専門のワゴンのお店です。。 平日のランチの時間帯におじゃましました。。 すぐに注文できました。。 オーダーして待ってる人2組 10分くらいで提供してくれました。。 スタッフはとても丁寧で親切 食べやすいようにカットもしてくれました。。 手も汚れないように簡易手袋付き！ Pattyはとってもジューシーで そとはカリッと仕上がっています。。 パンは少ししっとり系で Pattyと相性も良かったです。、 Wagon店だからか お値段もやさしく ボリュームもたっぷり。。 お店の前には 他のWagon店と共用の テーブル椅子があり 持ち込んだBeerとともに とってもおいしくいただきました。。 お店出したほうがいい！ と思うような個人的に好みの おいしいSmashBurger店で リピート確実になりました。。 Aieaのパールリッジショッピングセンターの反対側あたり、 モアナルアフリーウェイのホノルル方面の手前 にあります。。 目印はWagon店が３店舗集中しているので多少目立ちます。。 駐車場は他Wagon店と共用の広めの敷地内に 駐車できます。。 read more

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I found this place randomly and decided to give it a try because of the positive reviews. I loved the whole experience! First, the young man that took my order was very nice and thorough, he even repeated the order when handing me the food. The outdoor seating area is spacious and there are plenty of space for parking. Good ambiance. The menu is simple, three types of burgers and three types of fries. I ordered all of them and shared them with my family. Everything was really good!! The Fun Guy was my favorite!! And the Bacon Fries were really good, too. Will definitely go back again. read more

Had my fair share of smash burgers around oahu, but this place is probably my personal favorite. My girlfriend and I tried the Funguy and the All American with a side of the Bacon me Krazy fries. The staff were nice enough to give gloves and napkins because eating the burger definitely can become messy due to the sauce and juices Everything was delicious and very well cooked. The secret sauce was sweet, and tangy with a little acidity from the pickles. The burgers were fresh and made to order. It took a while but it's worth the wait. There is a seating area and its nicely shaded with a bathroom. Would try again, open from 11 to 4:30 on weekdays and 12 to 3:30 on Saturday. read more

Went here for lunch the other day and ordered their classic cheeseburger and their Krazy fries that comes with their special sauce. Everything was delish. Total hidden gem in Aiea! read more

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Ordered the classic smash burger. The sauce on burger taste good, but the patty is burnt and tough since its overcooked. Its thin and not juicy. There was so much charred on patty that it makes it bitter and crispy, but all i want is juicy and hearty. read more

Finally FINALLY got to try Shay's! Great service and a top smash burger for sure. Easy to see why they have so many repeat customers. Plan on being one of them! read more

Wait... Depending on when you get here, there can be a wait. I've been here where I waited 10 mins to 45 mins. Yea that was a bad day. But now they have covered benched while you wait. The food isn't premade. They start your order when the customer in front of you gets theirs. So if someone orders ten burgers, you get to wait. Ooh and everyone gets fries. Because really you can't have a burger without fries. The burgers are always juicy, you can even see that before you take a bite. The meat juices just oozes down your hand. This is why plastic gloves come with each burger. And you know I believe the smaller the menu the more time to perfect the food. The menu is simple. What kind of burger, what kind of fries, what kind of can drink. Shay's is located across from Boston's Pizza (I know you read that review). Where a use car lot use to be. Parking is where you want it to be since it's a dirt lot. Overall four stars. The food is great. It's the gamble of getting back to work from lunch on time that prevents the glorious five stars from me. M read more

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Completely forgot to snap pictures because we couldn't wait to dig in! From the moment we walked up, they were super friendly and welcoming. We didn't realize that they were closing but they never said a word and were happy to take our big order. Food was hot and fresh, well seasoned, and perfectly cooked. The black truffle aioli was so good - Drinks were ice cold...doesn't get any better! Prices were some of the best we've seen while visiting. Can't want to come back! read more

This is my go to burger spot when I am in the pearl city area or can't find anything I want to eat at Pearlridge. I recommend calling in your order for pickup since it does get kind of busy considering this is a food truck business! The cashier here is always nice and I always have a hard time deciding which burger I want to eat. But I will say spending a few extra bucks for the Fun-guy burger is WORTH IT. The burgers are always cooked to perfection and the fries always got that perfect crisp. Just a heads up, the seating area can get busy and hot so be prepared and patient for the staff who work very hard here! read more

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Finally got the chance to try this spot! For some reason I always want smash burgers on Sundays but they're closed LOL Shay's is definitely worth the wait. We came early lunch and not surprised that it was busy. So of course we assumed there'd be a wait but it wasn't a problem cause our babies slept the whole time. Hubby got the deluxe Fun Guy; he inhaled his burger lmao I got the classic burger with extra grilled onions but I think they forgot to add it in my burger. Both meals were delicious!! Probably the best smash burger I've had! Secret sauce might be a little sweet but other than that it's good. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Burgers good but not good enough to go back sadly. My other half told me about this place and we had time to kill so we stopped by to eat. Got the most expensive burger cause it sounded good. Ordered 2 sides of fries. Had I known the side of fries for $5 was going to be a small portion I would have not ordered 2 orders. Opened my box and found a small piece of hair on the bun. at this point I was put off not only by the side portion of fries now the hair found. Did I still eat it? Yeah duh. $16 and I wasn't about to drive back. read more

Great smashburgers here in Aiea. Such a great value for the size and loaded with flavor. Almost half the price of other gourmet smashburgers! Great friendly service. Everything is made to order. Took 12 minutes to get our food and it was worth every minute. There's ample parking and many picnic tables with shade. You get gloves to eat the fries. Messy and delicious! From the moment you take that first bite, it's clear that these smash burgers are made with love and pride. The perfectly seasoned, crispy-edged patties are a testament to the art of burger making. Each burger is a harmonious blend of juicy, flavorful beef and fresh, vibrant toppings, all nestled between soft, toasted buns. The attention to detail is evident, with every component playing its part to create an awesome burger. In a world of endless burger possibilities, these smash burgers are something special! read more

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Shay Smash Burger is a food truck that's off Kamehameha Hwy heading East. Shays is now on my top tier list for burgers. The burger patties are pressed just right to where you still have a pretty thick patty, perfectly charred, and the robust beef flavor. The best part is the option to add more patties. Other burger places only have a set patty count or need to be approved to add the extra. Staff workers are welcoming and friendly. The area is organized and convenient with covered tables and a few that are not covered. Restrooms Unknown Parking unpaved area Payment Cash Credit card? read more

Shay's Smashburgers - All American (lettuce, tomato, and onions) with a side order of fried egg and a regular bacon me Krazy fries - Burgers Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

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I finally got to try Shay's Smashburgers after hearing about it and it was pretty good! The food truck is located in an open lot off the side of Kamehameha highway. Parking can be easily found so that's a plus! I came during lunch time and it looked empty, but turns out there were a bunch of take-out orders ahead of mines so I highly recommend calling ahead of time so you don't have to wait long. Service was friendly and efficient! There are shared benches and tables to eat on and if you're not feeling burgers then there are other food trucks in the area that you could go support :) I had their All American Smashburger with a side of fries. At first, I thought it was going to be on the drier side because the burger is smashed, but it was juicy and flavorful. Their secret sauce was on the sweeter side and paired perfectly with the burger; I just wish I had more sauce. Overall, I would come back again! read more

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Food was excellent as always. Rated 1 star because... problem was that I called in the order at 1210 for pick up at 1:10. It was a big order for 7 people at the hospital who have a limited time for lunch. Needless to say, when we got there our order was not ready and we had to wait as they were busy. Need improvement on time management. read more

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Honestly speaking, this is in my top 3 recommendations for O'ahu in general. They have a distinct truck and very lovely smells coming from them that can make any person want to have a smash burger, and I can confidently say that they're my favorite smash burger place on O'ahu. Not only are they jam-packed with flavor, they're also affordable/at a cheaper price, and their $7 smash burger is my go-to. I HIGHLY recommend anyone who does get a chance to pass by them experience their burgers if given the chance - Miguel Morales Photography read more

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It was just okay for my husband and I. They're made to order so they do take a little bit, do not come if you're pressed for time. Maybe I need to give it another try. Food was tasty, but on the higher side. But I guess that's just Hawaii prices too. read more

We stopped here after checking out the Aloha Stadium Swap Meet and this place didn't disappoint! As a group we got 2 Classic Burgers, 1 American, 1 Fun Guy and 1 order of Bacon Me Krazy fries. First of all, the prices are unbeatable -- $7 for a burger is almost unheard of, especially for a food truck! I personally at the Bacon Me Crazy Fries ($6) and tried a bit of the Fun Guy. The fries had a great flavor-- the secret sauce tasted like a honey mustard with relish -- sweeter than I expected, and very addicting! The Fun guy Burger had good flavor and definitely a wholesome choice for mushroom lovers -- I'm not a mushroom person, but the beef flavor really came out and the bread was delish! I didn't see it on the menu, but I think they offer a smaller kid's version called a "Jr." My least favorite thing about this area was the FLIES. we ate our food in the patio area (about 10/12 covered and uncovered tables) and the flies were trying to eat us alive. A bit annoying to have to swat flies every 10 seconds, but the food was worth it! Also, I'm not sure if it's because we ordered some of our food to go, but the guy taking orders walked our food to our table and I noticed others went up to retrieve their food-- just a nice touch. Definitely recommend this one! read more

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Craving homemade burgers? Definitely a great food truck to visit if you are! The "fun guy" was so good, the taste/portion size was perfect. My kid loved their fries and so did I It's located right after a used car dealership and there's also southern and Thai food trucks there as well. It's a cute set up with some picnic benches and a restroom area. Service was great and the worker was very helpful with his recommendations. Totally worth the drive and getting stuck on the way home in traffic lol read more

Shay's Smashburgers - Fun guy & off the menu kids burger with bacon fries - Burgers Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

Smash burgers are all the rage right now I know. Everyone talks about Josh Smash Burgers. But if you are like me, I don't want to wake up early and drive to town. Especially to stand in line for a smash burger at 9am. Or hope that he shows up at an afternoon farmers market I can make it to. That's why I LOVE Shay's Smash Burgers. Not only are they a constant and right by my work at Pearlridge, but they they are consistently delicious and not overpriced. In today's inflated and shrinkflated economy, especially the food industry, Shay's has kept it simple, tasty, and affordable. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu really. Everything comes out fresh and full of flavor. read more

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I don't care who you are, everyone needs a go-to burger spot; there are few ills that a good, solid, honest-to-goodness burger won't heal. I've just realized that I have yet to find mine on the island, and that's gotta be rectified right away because I won't last without one. After doing some digging and asking around, I had to make Shay's stop 1 on the burger tour; no one I talked to had a single bad thing to say, and some of the photos I saw looked pretty crazy. If there were ever a place to start, this looked like the *one,* so I brought the family along for the ride and made the trek up to Aiea. Shay's has a short, simple, straight-to-the-point menu. 3 burgers, 2 sides, that's it. I appreciate that approach; find your identity, know what you're good at, perfect it, and let it shine. We went with 2 of the 3: the Fun Guy (caramelized onions, cremini mushrooms, bacon jam, black truffle aioli) and the Classic (caramelized onions, cheddar, secret sauce), plus a side of Krazy Fries. For me at least, the Fun Guy was the clear winner. The brioche bun offered a nice, light sweetness, and was well-toasted and crispy without me having to ask for it. I enjoyed the meatiness of the creminis, which went hand-in-hand with the buttery character of the Havarti, the earthiness of the truffle aioli, and the sweet caramelized onions. I did feel that the patties themselves -- though impressively juicy -- could have been, well, *smashed* harder to get that nice crispy exterior; more Maillard caramelization means a more intensified flavor, which would have really put a bow on things. The bacon jam seemed lost as well; virtually undetectable. Nevertheless, an awesome burger to be sure; this is the one to get. As for the Classic: I enjoyed this as well, although perhaps not as much as the Fun Guy. I wished that the cheddar (being my favorite cheese) would have been sharper and more pronounced The same remark about the patties also applies here, too; a little more crispness and boldness would have done nicely. Very good? Yeah. Epic? Not sure I'd go that far. The Krazy fries were more or less sufficient, though I wasn't too crazy about the secret sauce. It's essentially mustard with a couple of light add-ins. I'd get it on the side, or stick to the plain fries and either use ketchup or bring your own dipping sauce of choice. Overall: a promising start to this burger expedition. I'd like to give a shout-out to the service as well; incredibly friendly, and much appreciated. It is always worth supporting good people running a good business; if it's a burger you want, they will take care of you, so please do stop by. read more

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Our office orders lunch out every Friday and last week's choice was Shay's Smashburgers! God bless the coworker who suggested this place because the burgers here are SO GOOD. I can only speak about their takeout, but I imagine eating their food fresh from the truck is top tier. The Fun Guy caught my eye and I ordered a side of fries. GET THIS. You can't go wrong with sautéed mushrooms, havarti cheese, and truffle aioli atop a smash burger in the fluffiest potato bun I ever had. The truffle aioli had just enough truffle so that it didn't overpower the burger and their fries were crispy but a little heavy handed on the salt. I didn't pick up the order but I know my colleagues went super early (we had about 15 orders) to ensure there was no wait, and came back within 30-45 mins. They shared the service was as quick as it could be given that there was only two people manning the food truck. The workers were super friendly and did their best to make sure our orders were all correct. I'll have to come back on my own another day to try their other burgers!! read more

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Shay's was closed. We were that they will be closed until the end of the month. Bummers!!!! I brought a coworker out with me, as I was craving a smash burger and crunchy fries! We will be back, because she's gotta try them here! This is for a PREVIOUS visit- my first visit. There wasn't a line, thank goodness. I think it was after the lunch rush. The burger was delicious and juicy! The fries- crunchy- is there any other way, to be good?! Tasty! They have seating area, however as they are so close to the road and rail, I felt it was too"exposed." Hopefully, people find out how good this lunch wagon is and they save up enough for an actual building space!!! read more

Cruising around town, and going to some local places, I felt a little hungry. I had eaten at Leeward Drive about two hours ago, and well, I could use a snack. In this Hawaiian group I belong to, someone mentioned Shay's, and since it was close by....why not? They are located in a dirt lot with three other food trucks. There is anykine parking if you know what I mean, but everyone just lines their cars up next to each other. They have picnic tables in the center for everyone. Friendly people working at Shay's. I ordered the "Fun Boy" well, because I like having fun...LOL! Sauteed mushrooms, havarti cheese, and grilled onions. Man, I can just taste that burger as I'm writing this. Grilled bun...soooo good! Everything together....deelicious! I only got the burger cause I'm watching my girlish figure...LOL! Looking forward to a return visit the next time I'm out! Mahalo Shay! read more

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