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Love this spot!!! I just wish it was closer to me but worth the drive from southeast Austin. The prices are great and hard to come by these days. The food was so, so good. One of the best Hawaiian Mac salads I've had in the area and I don't even like traditional macaroni salad. The owner is also super friendly making it a business I would love to support! Give Shoyu Sugar some love, you won't regret it!
Shoyu sugar will always be a go to spot for me and my boyfriend. I was so happy to see that this food truck is fully back up and running with their full menu. I tried the teriyaki chicken for the first time and it was so good! Had a very nice smoky taste. The owners here are fantastic and so kind, service is always great!
Rating: 2.5/5 [dine in] We saw on their Instagram that they're selling the food truck and moving back to Hawaii, with their last day of service on July 18th, so we had to give it a try. The truck is located in a spacious food truck park with plenty of tables set up on green turf and a decent-sized dirt parking lot. We came on the last Saturday around 1:30 PM. There was a 45-minute wait, and they had already run out of the weekly special (garlic shrimp). To our surprise, their timing estimate was spot-on. The portions were big and everything looked delicious, but the meat themselves were all lacking flavor so you'll 100% need the sauces. Austin Food Adventure Special ($16.50): Kalbi, chicken katsu, a slice of spam, two scoops of rice, and one scoop of macaroni salad. The chicken katsu was nicely breaded and fried but was tasteless, so we ended up dunking it in the katsu sauce. The kalbi didn't seem marinated and was equally flavorless. Surprisingly, the spam was the best protein on the plate but the standout item, though, was the macaroni salad. Red Rocks Special ($16): Korean fried chicken, teriyaki chicken, kalbi, two scoops of rice, and one scoop of macaroni salad. The Korean fried chicken wasn't crispy and had a bland batter. The teriyaki chicken had a nice char and was the best of the proteins. The kalbi and macaroni salad were the same as the other plate. We left feeling disappointed and weren't sure how this place received such high ratings. We ate everything fresh so we can't imagine how the good would taste like after being taken home.
I've been hearing so many good things about Shoyu Sugar, so when I was able, I leaped at the chance to check them out! First of all, the specials are huge! You can definitely share with another person or have leftovers for another meal. All of the meats are delicious, but my personal fave was probably the Korean fried chicken. You'll especially love this if you like extra crispy bits because they include some pieces of just fried chicken skin. But the galbi and teriyaki chicken were both pretty up there too! The rice is decently cooked and they give you so much of it! The mac salad I was kind of eh about it. I thought it would have a bit more acidity and sweetness to it. But it tasted mostly of mayo. And I love the sauces that come with each plate, the spicy mayo and some type of soy sauce. I wanted to dip everything in it. And I did! And it was delicious.
To be honest it's been awhile since I last visited but when I heard their last day of service was nearing I knew I had to have them again. I actually went last week and was able to order the Austin Food Adventure Special, Red Rocks Special, and the special of the week, Garlic Shrimp. With this spread I was pretty much able to try all their protein options and if I had to rank them I'd list them as: -Garlic shrimp-my favorite as I loved how garlicky it was and so buttery and the shrimps were so plump and well cooked! -Kalbi- well marinated and tender and not full of tendon/cartilage. -Spam-I was also surprised by this but their spam is so tasty! I am not sure what they do to it but it almost has an umami flavor to it! -Teriyaki chicken-This was pretty tender, had a nice smoky flavor to it and not salty. -Chicken katsu/Korean fried chicken-It's hard to say if this would have ranked higher if I ate it fresh but the batter wasn't as crispy as I prefer and very lightly seasoned but nothing some sauce can't fix. Oh and can't forget the mac salad, so tasty and each bite made me want more! Speaking of more, I actually went back today as I was craving their Kalbi, but sadly after 2 hours in line they were too popular and already ran out. However, I was able to try their Hawaiian plate with the pork lau lau which was very flavorful especially with the taro leaves. It also came with kalua pork which was very bland so I doused in the sauces and the mac salad oh and the lomi salmon. I also got the prune mui which was a nice palate cleanser with some sweet, sour, and savory notes. Overall, I am sad I won't be able to get my Ono fix and generous portions as easily anymore but was glad I was able to support one last time. I wish this family the best back home! Mahalo!
The first time I tried going here, it was randomly closed on a Friday but second time is the charm! I went during lunch hours and they were one of the only few food trucks that were open. Of course I had to order their katsu. I even paid an extra dollar to get 2 scoops of macaroni instead of one. The last "Hawaiian" place I ordered from had pretty watered down macaroni salad so I was praying this place was more legit and indeed it was! I was also pleasantly surprised to see not one but TWO rows of katsu when I received my order. All in all, I was definitely satisfied and loved the meal. Sadly this is the only good Hawaiian food place that's within 25 miles of me or I would come here more often.
I love this food truck, it reminds me of getting my lunch plate on the islands. The flavor is definitely authentic! I always get the combo plate with short ribs and chicken katsu, also ask for the spicy mayo on the side. The music and outdoor seating give me aloha vibes. And all the workers are so nice and kind. This is definitely my go to place for Hawaiian food in Austin, also check their IG in case they run out of food.
I good have sworn I already wrote a review of this place!? Second visit, we went on a Saturday around 11AM, near opening time, had the Korean Fried Chicken, its was great!! The rice was great and we actually ate it with seaweed ( our own ) after arriving home. The macaroni salad was good, but another reviewer pointed out, would benefit from the use of a less sweet, spicy sauce. Have the Mini size previously, this time had the Regular and split between two people for lunch. Last time with also had the Poke Nachos, which were good but not much in the way of poke. Probably would not order that again, but the Korean Chicken has been consistently good and next time will review other offerings. Great, friendly service, loved the food, and will be back again.
Yummy Hawaiian food!! Food truck is the first one in the parking lot on the right side when you drive in, and there is plenty of parking. There are lots of other food trucks in the lot too. There was no line when I ordered on a weekday evening. They give you a pager which is a nice touch and rare for a food truck. Food came out in 10-15 minutes, not a long wait. The portions are good and the mini portion is perfect for a lighter meal or a kid's meal. The normal portion seems to come with 2 scoops of rice and 1 scoop of macaroni and the mini comes with 1 scoop or rice and 1 scoop of macaroni. I wasn't a fan of the macaroni, it had too much of the mayo which gave it a heavy taste. I got the Red Rocks Special which came with teriyaki chicken, Korean fried chicken, and galbi. The meats were all very tender. The Korean fried chicken is different than typical Korean fried chicken - it came in nugget-sized pieces, the batter was lighter, and it's less crispy. It actually had a soft texture to it. The teriyaki chicken wasn't bad either, but the star was definitely the galbi. Super tasty and flavorful. I also tried my friend's katsu, and I would probably get that next time as it was super crispy. They offer Spicy Shoyu and Spicy Mayo sauces on the side. There are many covered tables to sit and eat at. Be warned of all the flies flying around trying to get in your food.
I ordered to-go ahead of time and they were spot on with their estimated wait time. Service was friendly and gave a heads up that they would be closing for a month. This is a food truck, so everything is outdoors and there's a good amount of seating. The chicken Katsu was crispy and comes with Katsu sauce. I used a little of the spicy mayo with the Katsu sauce and it was delicious. The Kalbi has thick pieces and a very nice char grilled flavor. It didn't need any sauce. The Mac salad was delicious but what made it even better was the spicy soy sauce. I'll definitely be back when they return. These dishes remind me of what I had in Hawaii at their food trucks.
I wouldn't have ended up here if it wasn't for Interstellar BBQ, or rather the amazingly long line at Interstellar BBQ. I'm not one for waiting in long lines for lunch so when I saw that this Hawaiian BBQ truck was just down the street I made an audible. It's located at the Anderson Mill International Food Park which offers plenty of parking and seating- especially midday on a Friday. I got a plate featuring their Teriyaki Beef and Chicken Katsu. The beef was really well seasoned and the katsu was super crunchy. This plate came with two scoops of rice- which I appreciated. The mac salad on the side was really creamy and a perfect sidepiece to this meal. Overall Shoyu hit the spot and satisfied my grilled meat craving.
Growing up as a Pacific Islander in Seattle I've had my fair share of teriyaki chicken and Hawaiian food. I've tried many places in Austin and Shoyu Sugar just shot to the top of the list. Get the mixed plate which has short ribs, teriyaki chicken, macaroni salad and a scoop of rice... Then take the rest of the afternoon off. read more
This food truck needs to be available everywhere. I would totally seek it out. The people were super nice and helpful. We did not wait long. We absolutely loved their katsu chicken mini with side shrimp and a Hawaiian Sun Guava Nectar drink (can). We also tried the teriyaki beef special with fried chicken as well. The sauce was so great with everything. I am not a rice eater but their rice was amazing. We are so glad we tried this place out. read more
4 years ago
Two words: haupia cheesecake This was actually better than the haupia shortbread dessert I had at Highway Inn in Oahu. The nearly 1/2 inch layer of haupia nestled on top of the cheesecake wasn't too sweet and neither overpowered the other. I am planning on going back to try the actual food, but this will be a definite multiple purchase item for me from now on! read more
4 years ago
Ono eats in the ATX thanks to Shoyu Sugar making their way into the lone star state. I always have a hard time keeping our orders small, just because I know their portions are huge. But I get excited over tasty leftovers, especially since we're on the mainland and I'm missing my island eats. My favorite is the Red Rocks plate which has ribs, grilled chicken and the fried chicken variety. Meanwhile, husband's go to is always chicken teriyaki as a safe to order white dude who doesn't venture far from his standard lol. The kalua nachos are by far the best snack and they are very generous in making sure you never feel you need to get more. Overall, our second visit, and we still can't have enough, yum. Can't wait to go back to Hawaii but meanwhile, Shoyu holds it down for us here in Texas ;) read more
I decided to finally try this place since they're donating 10% of all their sales to the Maui Food Bank this week! They're tucked away in a corner of a food truck park, and as you get closer you'll hear Hawaiian music playing and see their cute little shaded seating area. The staff is super friendly and welcoming! I ordered: - Red Rocks Special (5/5): This plate was piled high with teriyaki grilled chicken, kalbi, Korean fried chicken, rice and mac salad, so it's perfect if you want to try a little bit of everything! Honestly, I couldn't even pick a favorite part of the plate, everything was so good. The teriyaki chicken was perfectly sweet, the Korean fried chicken was somehow still crispy and juicy after I drove it all the way home, and the kalbi was super flavorful. I highly recommend getting the spicy shoyu sauce on the side, it's perfect to dip the meat into! - Teriyaki Chicken Spam (4/5): Don't get me wrong, this was good, but nothing can beat a spam musubi for me. Still, this was a super juicy and slightly saucy piece of chicken on top of seasoned rice. What's not to like? Overall, I would definitely recommend this place! The amount of food I got for the cost was incredible, not to mention the amazing taste. They also seem to have weekly specials that aren't on the normal menu, so I'll definitely have to come back to try more! read more
I love the vibe here! So many other food trucks around. Would recommend going for dinner since it is less hot outside. I didn't like the kalbi much but the chicken was perfect! Very crispy. Reminded me of an Indonesian chicken dish I had in Bali . The Kalbi was missing some sweet flavor. Spam musubi was just okay. Their rice was a little dry. Good service. read more
3 years ago
Everything is so delicious, and this family owned food truck cooks with so much passion and love. And it translates to how good the food is. Have been here a couple times and the chicken teriyaki and red rocks special does not miss!!! Best Hawaiian food in Austin. I love supporting a small business who gives back to the community as well. They did a lot for the Maui community during the fires. Thank you for bringing your delicious Hawaiian food to the Austin community! read more
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2 years ago
Ordered the musubi and Korean fried chicken plate. Customer service was on point, music was jammin and givin all the right island feels real chill environment and loved the shaded eating area. Will definitely be coming back! Mahalo Shoyu Sugar read more
3 years ago
Love this place! The owners are from Hawaii and are some of the nicest people you'll ever meet! The food was amazing and made fast and fresh. As a born and raised Pacific Islander, I can testify this food is 100% legit and brings back memories of home! I've been here a couple times now and tried the Katsu Plate and the Red Rocks Special (that's my favorite). The kalbi short ribs are tender and sweet, the fried chicken is crunchy and flavorful and the Mac salad is smooth and creamy. I also love the selection of local candies and treats! Do yourself a favor if your an islander missing home or you want a taste of Hawaiian comfort food check them out! Tip: Make sure to check their hours before you visit! read more
4 years ago
Amazing. I love Hawaiian BBQ and this might be top 2 I have ever had. I ordered the Red Rocks Special to get a taste of everything. The Korean fried chicken hit with a burst of flavor and had me thinking...how the heck is the chicken so juicy?! Grilled chicken was less juicy, but by no means dry or flavorless. Short ribs were cooked to perfection. Meaty, tasty, and just the right balance of cooked level to chewiness. That last one is tricky. Folks were friendly and seemed like genuine people. Rudy chatted me up a bit as I was leaving and I was happy I could give him my compliments to the chef, first hand. Highly recommend and hope to come back again when I am back in town read more
Amazing Hawaiian-style BBQ food truck in NW Austin, you really can't go wrong with anything on their menu. I enjoyed the Korean fried chicken, kalbi, teriyaki chicken, poke nachos, chicken katsu. Everything was so delicious with great blend of Hawaiian and BBQ flavors with the perfect char on the meats. The poke was fresh, I only wish I could have received a bit more fish. They have parking available on site and some outdoor seating as well. They are a family-owned small business - I cannot recommend them enough! They also have daily specials (see their website). read more
2 years ago
Shoyu Sugar is as good as the reviews say. I got the lunch plate which comes with two meat items, two scoops of rice and the macaroni salad. I'd never tried mochiko chicken before and wow, it's great - somewhat like karaage but lighter. Even the macaroni salad was great. Would definitely be back here to try more items! read more
2 years ago
Located in a small food truck lot in NW Austin, this place has plenty of options for your Hawaiian food craving. The chicken katsu is a Hawaiian BBQ classic. The full sized portion came with two chicken cutlets with plenty of katsu sauce and rice. Enough to feed two people! I'd order this again. The Hawaiian plate came with lau lau, kahlua pig, and lomi lomi salmon. The lau lau was wrapped in a taro leaf and was nicely meaty and fatty. The kahlua pig was a little dry for me and lacked some flavor. The lomi lomi salmon was bland and could've used some salt. There is a good variety of items on their menu so will update this review as I try more. read more
2 years ago
Amazing quality of food and the portions were HUGE. Love the Galbi. I got the Red Rocks Combo that came with galbi, Korean fried chicken, and grilled chicken, and everything was really juicy and fresh! Definitely recommend read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
There are no words to explain how happy I am to have found this place! And it's only 2 minutes from my house. BONUS!!! I'm originally from Kauai, Hawaii and grew up eating Hawaiian food my whole life. When I found out about this place I had to go check it out. The owner is super polite and really nice. I ordered the Lau Lau special and I gotta tell you it broke da mouth! I felt like I was back home. So much flavor. They also gave me a side of the Hilo style Mac salad that I haven't had before and I gotta tell you I preferred it to the regular Mac salad. It's so nice to be able to eat something that takes away those cravings I can only get on the islands. Way to go guys! The only thing I wish there was more of was the taro leaves but that's just because they were so good. Mahalo for the experience and I will definitely be a repeat costumer! read more
3 years ago
Best Hawaiian food in Austin Tx!! Everything was made to perfection, the Mac salad was really good and flavorful, the rice was sticky and fluffy perfectly cooked, the katsu was crunchy on the outside soft on the inside, and the bbq flavor was delicious as was the teriyaki chicken. Im mad I forgot to get musubi but I will definitely be back! If it wasn't so hot we would've stayed longer for the good music read more
I was born and raised in Honolulu and moved to Austin a little over a year ago. I definitely have missed all the plate lunches I got almost on a weekly basis ! I've tried a certain chain out here that I'm not going to name... and it didn't hit the spot. However this place hit the spot 100%! The kalbi was perfectly marinated and the chicken katsu was just like home. Mac salad also hit the right spot. Definitely will be coming back when I have another craving for plate lunches. Also this little food truck area is really cool and full of so many different types of food. Parking is super easy to find too! read more
4 years ago
I finally got to visit SHOYU SUGAR yesterday, all of the recommends did not disappoint! Not only were they helpful and friendly, the food was fire! I had the Red Rocks special, and the Shoyu Sugar Nachos. Both were amazing! This food truck is the food truck that we didn't know we were missing up North. I will definitely frequent this place on cheat day. I highly recommend read more
For those of you that were born and raised in Hawaii, this place is legit! The people are super nice, of course that's the Hawaiian way. Good variety of plate lunches on the menu. Mac salad a little different but still ONO and that's what it's about bonafide flavor of plate lunches from Hawaii. I ordered #4 BBQ Mixed Plate and hubby got #5 Korean and Kalbi Mixed Plate. Just like the photo on the menu it looked just like that and it was "broke da mouth" onolicious. As we were sitting at the table waiting for our food, the food is cooked to order and that grill was smokin'. You can smell it in the air...it reminded so much of being at Ala Moana Beach Park as I closed my eyes. Didn't wait too long. And I ordered Mochi and Li Hing Fruit to go. All I can say is you won't be disappointed. Come out and support true food as it is made in Hawaii. P.S. They have Aloha Shoyu to sprinkle on your rice! read more
4 years ago
Fire fire fire fire It's tucked in the back on a dirt road so don't miss it is most did. The wait was worth the food and the service was great too. They don't make you feel bad about asking for sauces . Flavor is crazy trust me def 5 stars . read more
3 years ago
4 years ago
I was very excited when I heard this spot opened. Having grown up in Hawai'i, when I moved away I missed that taste of home. Shoyu Sugar has brought me that. You'll find them with Hawaiian music playing and ready to serve aloha. Their menu has some local staples I grew up with in my plate lunches. I got their BBQ Mix Plate ($16, BBQ chicken and kalbi) and their special Char Siu Chicken ($14). Complete with a scoop of white rice, mac salad, and side sauces (mustard, spicy shoyu, and spicy mayo). Their food was flavorful and the meat was tender. I highly recommend trying their sauces as well. The mac salad had more imitation crab, which I loved, and their spicy shoyu was probably my favorite sauce. All of it was very delicious and instantly reminded me of home. I also took some spam musubi and butter mochi home to enjoy later. I recommend this place for a great lunch and I fully intend to try everything on their menu, including their desserts (island parfait and island cheesecake). read more
I finally drove up north to check out this Hawaiian food truck since good Hawaiian food is hard to find in Austin. I got the bbq mixed plate, kuala nachos and gushers. The kalbi and teriyaki chicken were pretty good but the macaroni salad was a miss. It didn't taste like the ones I've had in Hawaii or even Seattle. The kuala nachos were pretty light in terms of flavor and there wasn't all that much meat on the nachos. The gushers were honestly my favorite part cause it kinda brought back a bit of my childhood. Overall pretty solid Hawaiian food but I wouldn't say it was the best. Probably best in Austin but not really worth the drive for me as I can make most of the items I ordered at home. read more
4 years ago
So glad I found this place! My dad moved to Texas from Hawaii a long time ago, and we're always trying to find good authentic food here. He LOVED this food, and the owners were super friendly - they're from the Big Island, and my dad had such a great time chatting with them. We got the lau lau (very fresh!), both mixed plates, musubi, and butter mochi, and it was all delicious. So ono! We can't wait to go back! read more
Outstanding lunch here. Great food truck!! Had the combo plate, ribs and chicken with rice and spaghetti salad (like a macaroni salad but made with spaghetti). Served with a spicy Shoyu sauce. Everything was freaking excellent. Huge portion, perfect steamed rice, chilled pasta salad, meat falling of the bone and the best char on the teriyaki chicken. LOVED it. Highly recommend this family owned food truck. Shockingly great. read more
3 years ago
Saw a friend post this place and had to try it. 1000% lived up to the hype. Been wanting a solid Hawaiian BBQ spot for a while and this filled that hole. If you're going to try for the first time and don't know what to get I'd say get what the lady working suggest and get the "Red Rocks". Great place for lunch but I've been told to pay attention to their hours! They are active on social media and post their specials every week. read more
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3 years ago
Best Hawaiian BBQ in Texas !!! Highly recommended, consistent and great island vibes service !! My family and I love this place and go there pretty often !! One Love Shoyu Sugar !! read more
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