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Sodabomb is not your usual mix any kine soda from the machine. Anyone remember "suicide soda" or "Sprunch"? Seeing this little stall within the Hukilau Marketplace, next to Polynesian Cultural Center really reminded me of the time when mixing sodas (at McDs) was fun. I wonder if that was the inspiration! I didn't see those on the menu, but they have many other soda creations--including iced coffee, boba drinks, crafted waters, energy mixed drinks, farm to cup specialty drinks, and frozen drinks. Got a little bit of everything! I like how they incorporate Hawaiian Pidgin to name some of the drinks. It's a test to see who is local lol. "Ho cuz, can I get one da kine holoholo and small kine Broke Da Mouth? Shoooots!" That's four drinks right there. Ordered a Pink Plumeria (lemonade and strawberry, guava with fresh berries). With these mixed soda drinks, there's a little worry it might be too sweet, but this was not the case at all. Very clean flavors that were well balanced between sweet and sour. The lady at the counter was very nice and friendly. Sodabomb is definitely a unique place as I can't think of any other place that does this, especially with sodas. For sure a must stop while you're in Laie! I'll be back for more! read more

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Noelle Y.

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Went here to try it out cause my friend saw it on IG. We were going to PCC so it was perfect timing! It's a super cute truck in the PCC marketplace. The workers were really nice too. I don't like soda but they had buttah beer as an option which I do like so I got it. Mine was definitely the best! My husband got like in da coco which was good. Some of the other ones were also good. It's really great that they have so many options to choose from, so no matter what kind of soda you like, you can get something you might like. But even if you don't like soda like me, they have other options like boba tea! If I came out this way more often I would try some of their other things but I just don't live close by. It was a great treat for a hot day and so unique so I really enjoyed that. read more

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Lauren N.

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Came here on our way to camping at Malaekahana and it did not disappoint. There aren't any soda shops in downtown Honolulu so we were excited! I got the Honeymooner and it was definitely 5/5 stars would get again. A mix of Mountain Dew plus some yummy syrups. My friend got the Buttah Beer and she rated it 4/5 stars. It was a mix of root beer but she thinks it could have had more of a cream/butterbeer flavor. Overall would come again! read more

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Shu Huan Y.

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Stopped by this spot from driving up from Waikiki. The coffee was super good and well balanced. The people are friendly and we enjoyed our drinks! We walked around the plaza and didn't noticed we stopped by the cultural center ! Super cool read more

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Carmen H.

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The Orange Dreamsicle was an a tasty and refreshing drink. It perfectly balanced the flavors of orange and cream. They also had a wide variety of other flavors that I wish I had tried. They are located in the Polynesian Cultural Center marketplace. If you're considering trying a soda from here, be sure to check them out! They have so many delicious options to select from! read more

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This is a food truck located in the marketplace near the Polynesian Center. But it serves only cold drinks. The kid and I ordered fresh sodas. I forget the name of mine but it had root beer, butterscotch, vanilla, and creme. Talk about rich and decadent! It was smooth and all the flavors melded well. I really liked it. It was so rich that I could not do that everyday, but it was a nice treat. The kid had a soda called "crouching lime" and loved it too. Very tasty. Small sizes are $4 in August 2024. It takes a few minutes to put each together but not too long so we were served promptly, The quality of fresh made soda is 100% better than soda in a can or bottle. It's a truck so you find a nearby table, thus there is no ambience. read more

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Jason M.

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Always see this spot but never got to try till today. They do an array of different drinks like sodas, lemon lemonade's, and coffee drinks. We tried the honeymoon one and it was super tasty and thirsty quenching! Can't wait to try them again! read more

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Andrea L.

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What a fun little place to try different flavors of soda. They have so many tasty options. I tried a dr pepper with vanilla and strawberry flavors. We also ordered a frozen strawberry lemonade. I usually don't like soda and syrups because it tastes so artificial but the taste here was really good. Grab a drink before going into the PCC to sip on and you're set! read more

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Yvonne C.

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Came to the Polynesian center today and was feeling thirsty so I came here. I got the Dr Pepper one and my sister's got two coffees. I'd say my soda tasted like a milkshake almost but in a good way that wasn't over at least sweet and it really helped me in the heat today. I would recommend coming here if you're in the mood for like a sweet treat in the form of a drink and their men is really really wide so you can truly have whatever you're in the mood for and yeah, I would come here if you're visiting the Polynesian culture center. read more

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Vaishnavi A.

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A small kiosk in PCC, this place has amazing flavours. We had something random on the top of the list and it turned out to be amazing. The staff was super quick and flavour was so good. We asked for less ice and it was obliged. read more

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Abbi P.

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This place is amazing and really got it right. They know their clientele and cater to them. The serve was so sweet, personable, and gave great recommendations. The syrups they use are great quality which reflects in the flavor of the drinks. We wish we would have discovered this place sooner so we could go back! We ordered a sweet coco, deep blue freeze, and tropical breeze. I recommend trying this place asap! read more

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Lei L.

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Love coming here to get my buttahbeer drink!! the other drinks are good as well the service is good very quick my drink got made. its on the PCC grounds so its consistently busy with tourist coming and going and folks who just is here to eat. it can get pretty busy so go get a drink from here! read more

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Semaria S.

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To ensure we stayed hydrated we visited this location as we awaited the start if the tour. I was so happy to see Boba tea options. However, I chose the Tropical Breeze lemonade: Guava, pineapple, passionftuit and coconut. Light and refreshing. Not too sweet. read more

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We needed a few drinks with lunch at the cultural center and this food truck was in the market. They offered quite a few flavors of lemonade and I love lemonade. We ordered a few which were sweet and tart. Really delicious. Definitely a nice addition to the food line up. read more

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Adrienne R.

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Got one of the boba drinks instead of one of the soda concoction because my bf and I LOVE boba, but next time we'll try one. We got the mango boba tea. It had, what is called Thai walls, aka condensed milk walling the inside of the cup. The drink was pretty sweet. I don't think the mango is fresh, just powder. The boba is tasteless, texture not too bad. Not the place to got for boba. read more

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Caitlyn W.

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Amazing drinks. Go to spot after drive around island. Great service. Love their drinks. Family loves going here every time. read more

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Priscilla W.

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Cute and yummy!! Great customer service, very friendly! We got the Ho nah and the peachy keen, yummmyyyy and refreshing! Just what we needed. read more

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Michelle B.

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We make the drive from Kailua weekly for Soda Bomb. Weve worked our way through the entire menu and have now settled on a select few favorites. Purchase the refillable cup for $15.00 and receive $2.00 refills. Its worth it if the cups are in stock and if you are addicted like we are. The staff is super friendly and patient as we were making our decisions. They were helpful to recommend variations and even encourage different options that we may not think we would like as we were going through the menu. The banana bread is awesome as well. We ordered a few chocolate banana bread with caramel drizzle.....ohhhhh so decadent. Love the family owned business and the joy they bring to the community with such an awesome concept. Always willing to talk story and to share aloha with us. Help a small business out and support Soda Bomb. read more

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Sarah T.

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Super convenient to pop by and grab a delish soda or boba tea while in Laie or at the PCC. I like the variety of flavors and combinations you can get. Always super friendly service! Definitely recommend to the soda lovers out there! read more

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Megan Y.

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Fun and creative drinks. Nice staff. We cisited last month and our teens loved getting the Local Boy drink.

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Luam K.

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I ordered the honeymooner with extra peach flavoring instead of raspberry because of an allergy. The workers there were very cheerful and super understanding of my allergy. The sodas were so good, I myself had two and my family as a whole ordered 7. It is an outdoor food truck but there are lots of benches to sit on. Very chill vibes. read more

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Bill K.

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This lemonade was bomb at @sodabomb! I asked the worker what's she thinks about the no worry strawberry drink and she made some weird sounds and said it was her favorite. So I laugh and I ordered the no worry strawberry. Her coworker apologized and said she just really loves that drink. As I was walked away and put my straw into my cup and took my first sip. My eyes lit up and my mouth dropped. My friend seen my reaction and started laughing. I told her it's good! And she was telling my other friend that she should of seen my reaction. I let my friend that was laughing at me take a sip and she had the same reaction and we both started laughing. Something about this drink is just amazing! read more

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Kaycee C.

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y'all soda isn't my favorite BUT when I gave it a try over here, I was far from disappointed! Soooo da bomb fsho! read more

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Kimi S.

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7/2021-Cute company name yeah ? The base of all the drinks are your favorite AND familiar fountain sodas! Such a smart,quick & ingenious way to serve refreshments!!! Located on the beautiful grounds of The Polynesian Cultural Center in La'ie. Newly built "Hukilau Marketplace " is not only a tourists attraction. Colorful, exciting but a tad bit expensive.. it attracts us locals too who are bored with our usual fare. So Da Bomb will quench your thirst while walking in the dry La'ie heat as u are working hard shopping & spending money you're not supposed to! Servers are so friendly and helpful. It was our first time. I normally don't drink sodas but this was something out of the ordinary. I ordered big daddy an "Island Girl"-lemonade base,pineapple & blue curaçao. Was so delicious...I started to drink it all ! So ,he told me to get my own!!! So I went back & ordered a "Tropical Breeze "- Guava,pineapple,passion fruit & coconut. Yep ! First sip was unreal! The sizes we got were so generous,I swear I ordered a "Da Kine "(medium). It seemed like a large or extra large! We loved it ! Such a nice change from just plain water or soda. Look @ my pics so u can sample the awesome refreshments @ "So Da Bomb" !!! read more

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Jen S.

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Within steps from the Polynesian Cultural Center, so many food vendors to try. Definitely one of our favorites were the sodas here. Extensive soda menu with so many fun flavors. Super friendly staff. My family really enjoyed finding this fun and unique spot to enjoy some delicious refreshments. read more

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Michael C.

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Great local mixed drink shop, staff were great and accommodating. Location is perfect for the north shore/western side on Oahu. My wife and I stopped at Sodabomb twice on our 8 day vacation. Also consider we were staying at the Royal Hawaiian hotel in Waikiki so you must be committed to hanging out on the other side of the island to experience Sodabomb and the other gems on the north shore. Mahalo! read more

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Isaiah F.

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This place is awesome I want one right by my house, the soda is amazing and insanely fast!!

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Leslie A.

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Drinks are always made well and employees are super friendly! We love coming here. Only complaint is that they're frequently closed earlier than their listed hours. read more

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Michael V.

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If you're thirsty you should go here. We ordered four different drinks. They were all glorious! The staff was super nice and helpful. read more

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Ashley D.

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Friendly worker and the drinks are super cheap and delicious. I love some of the name of the drinks, it's funny. Definitely nice to grab a drink as you walk around and explore. read more

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Israel F.

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SODAAA!!! Try heaven in a cup, I got the butter beer and felt like I was Harry trying it for the first time in Hogsmede!! If you don't stop by you might need to come back to Hawaii just to stop by this spot! read more

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This place is a hidden gem and I LOVE it. The sweetest employees and the menu is fantastic. We only have Sonic for fun sodas in Texas and we are always jealous of people in other states with soda shops with delicious concoctions. Everything they make here is so good. I had the Auntie's favorite. I liked it so much, we went out of our way to make a second trip so I could have another! My husband had the local boy and s'mores. I'll miss this place when I go home! read more

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Lauren G.

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This place is so'dabomb!! Seriously the best drinks on the island hands down. They do sodas with some special flavors to make it that much better. The friendliest people work there and gave us great suggestions. The girls were so cute and so sweet. I'm a die hard Dr Pepper girl so I got the red raider!! So good! Then I actually came back later and tried the sweet coco- both were soo delicious. Now I'm a regular customer! They got me hooked hahaha Definitely check this place out if you're anywhere on the north shore, especially if you're going to the Polynesian cultural center on a hot day! The best place for a cool drink!! read more

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Solomon T.

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NEW! Drink not yet on da menu: Dr. Pepper, Black Cherry & Coconut!! Need I say it's Da Bomb... read more

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Megan P.

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This is the perfect treat on a nice hot day!! So refreshing, a lot of options and very affordable!! This is the small size for $4 each. read more

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Richard L.

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Ordered banana chocolate bread here as it did look appetizing when I passed by; tried it and is was delicious. Bread was filling and it has just the right amount of chocolate in there and it was moist. I would definitely go back for it if they still have it and it would go well with some carbonation. They have all these different types of flavors in soda and I would like to try it someday. read more

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Mahalo Richard for your kind review! We make our banana bread fresh…

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Chris P.

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They're taking basic Pepsi products and adding various flavourings to create some unique combos. They have some great ideas and it's something a little different. This is a great stop when you're in the marketplace and need something to cool down. Don't forget to try the banana bread too! read more

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Sheyenne K.

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Definitely a must have when I'm down Laie side! I'm in love with their Sweet Koko, and you better believe I get the Nui size! read more

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Alina C.

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A great spot in the Polynesian Cultural Center! I got the Dr. Pepper with raspberry and coconut and it was SO GOOD. We got our drinks fast and they were cold and delicious. I want to try all of the flavors! read more

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MrnMrs G.

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Pretty cool place located at the Polynesian Cultural Center. We stopped at the the PCC to get malasadas at Jenny's and just walk around a bit. Stumbled upon this food truck looking for something to drink. They add on different flavors to regular soda to make some cool combinations. Prices were reasonable and they have a discounted price for refills. Cool idea and hope we can find something similar here on the mainland! read more

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55-370 Kamehameha Hwy
PCC Marketplace
Laie, HI 96762
Directions
(801) 709-3395
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Hours

What time does Sodabomb open?

Sodabomb opens at 10:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Sodabomb close?

Sodabomb closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Sodabomb is closed on Wednesday and Sunday.

Mon-Tue, Thu-Sat 10:00 AM - 9:00 PMWed, Sun Closed

Payment methods

Does Sodabomb take Bitcoin?

No, Sodabomb does not take Bitcoin.

Does Sodabomb take credit cards?

Yes, Sodabomb takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Sodabomb have catering options?

Yes, Sodabomb does have catering options.

Does Sodabomb serve alcohol?

No, Sodabomb does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Sodabomb allow dogs?

Yes, Sodabomb allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Sodabomb have bike parking?

Yes, Sodabomb has bike parking.

Does Sodabomb have parking?

Yes, Sodabomb has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Sodabomb wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Sodabomb is wheelchair accessible.

Does Sodabomb have free WiFi?

Yes, Sodabomb has free WiFi.

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Specialties

We serve one-of-a-kind, delicious, mixed sodas, tropical lemonades, and the best banana bread on island! Whatever flavor you love, can be mixed with any drink that you love, to cool you off on a hot Hawaiian day! We serve the best pebble ice on island!

History

Established in 2017.

So'Da Bomb was opened in March 2017, we offer many mixed soda drinks that help keep you cool on a hot Hawaiian day!

Meet the Business Owner: Kalin U.

My wife and I opened our soda truck because we love soda! Sometimes you just need a strawberry, cherry, blood orange, watermelon flavored mist twist - but just can't find it at the grocery store! We love creating new drinks and making people smile with our product!

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Fat Poi does catering and it's just as good as that place in Waiahole. Because it was catering, we…read moregot to try more things than are on the daily Food Truck Menu. Their Kalua Pork is all the things--salty, smoky, juicy, tender, shredded meaty goodness. Their Squid Luau is perfect--the right balance of savory, mildly coconutty, melty luau leaves with bits of chewy squid. The Lomi Salmon has a nice bite from the red and green onions, the freshness from the tomatoes, and that briny saltiness. The Mac-Potato Salad was creamy and chunky, with a little bit of carrot and onion for freshness. The Lau Lau was loving assembled. Each foil packet was lined with a small piece of Ti leaf for flavor. The inside of the Lau Lau contained a piece of sweet potato, a chuck of salted pork, and a small piece of fat to keep everything succulent. More places should put sweet potatoes in their Lau Lau--I'm a fan. The catering buffet also had Chicken Long Rice which looked great with thick rice noodles and lots of chicken and green onions, but I skipped it because I didn't want to pour soup on my plate. I also skipped the white rice and fresh green salad. Another reason to seek out the Fat Poi truck is they do poke bowls and you can get combos to try more things. If you are looking for Hawaiian food, don't hesitate to order from Fat Poi, their food is winnahs!

During a break from the Polynesian Cultural Center, we stopped by the Fat Poi food truck. It was…read moreone, if not the cheapest, option out of the available food trucks and restaurants available. I got an Hawaiian Food with Kalua Pig and Squid Luau as my two choices. It was ready in about 10 minutes. The two main meets were decent and imo were just nicely shredded meat to pair with rice and some diced tomatoes that made for a quick meal. The server was very positive and gracious and there was table seating available as part of the center. Worth a try! But nothing to particularly write home about.

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Papa Ole's

The closing date is set, December 15, 2025…read more Their regulars have stepped up their visits while locals living farther away are making their final pilgrimages. By now, anyone who is a fan knows their food so rather than another review, some tips for securing that last taste. 1. They are in a cellular dead zone. All calls made to their number from a cell phone will fail to connect. You MUST call using a land line phone (those things plugged in the wall with physical buttons to press). BUT... 2. They do not answer their phone if they are busy helping customers. Good luck. SO... 3. Go early and order in person. Popular items like the roast pork and hamburger steak sell out by 10am. Others like the kalbi and pulehu shrot ribs by 11:30. 4. Be patient. The wait time is 45min - 1hr. It is accurate. Use the time to grab poke and drinks in neighboring Laie or Kahuku. It's all worth it. Same loaded plates. Same nostalgic taste. Same aloha delivered with a smile. One last time.

Papa Ole's is a spot I heard about from a friend, and it hasn't disappointed me yet. It feels like…read morea small mom and pop type place that locals enjoy, which is always a good sign. My personal favorite is the kalbi ribs. They've got that backyard BBQ taste that feels like a homecooked meal, and it's usually what I end up ordering. Simple, comforting, and it just hits. I also love grabbing food here and taking it down the street to eat at the beach. It's one of those meals that feels even better when you're eating it by the water. I just read that they may be closing soon, and if that's true, thank you for all the delicious meals over the years and wishing the team nothing but the best moving forward.

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Giovanni's Shrimp Truck

Literally the best shrimp I ever had. Absolutely delicious!!…read more I don't say that lightly either. It was otherworldly!! The staff was great too!!!! I'll be back!

I visited this famous spot last week while in Hawaii with my wife, and it honestly did not live up…read moreto the hype. We ordered the Spicy Shrimp and the Shrimp Scampi plates, and neither was impressive. The food came out almost instantly, which proves it is not cooked to order. Because it sits around, the shrimp is incredibly difficult to peel. Anyone who cooks shrimp knows that if you do not peel it right after cooking, the shell sticks to the meat, which was exactly the case here. The Spicy Shrimp had a decent kick, but it lacked actual flavor. The Shrimp Scampi was better but still bland. Honestly, 9 out of 10 shrimp places back home in Southern California make a better plate. To make things worse, the two ladies managing the truck were rude. My wife asked for extra napkins, not realizing some were already in the bag. The worker snapped back, "Are those not enough?" and made her feel super awkward. We also asked for a cup of ice to go with our canned sodas. They flatly refused and told us to ask another truck nearby. Luckily, the other truck owners were much nicer and gave us the ice. Save your time and money. There are much better, friendlier options out there.

Giovanni's Shrimp Truck order wait line

Garlic Shrimp Scampi

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Shrimp Scampi

Aloha Shrimp

When rolling to the east side for views make sure you get a pit stop at Aloha Shrimp truck…read more Stopped in at Aloha just before 11am on a Monday and was blessed that nobody was there. Ordered up a shrimp fried rice and a 10 piece garlic shrimp order. Bubba Gump himself would be speechless after tasting these perfect pieces of shrimp Yelpstars! Unreal tasty food fresh to order. I'll be back. 5 stars.

We spotted Aloha Shrimp on our way to Kahuku from the side of the island we were coming from and…read moredecided to give it a try. We ordered the spicy shrimp and added extra spicy sauce on the side. There was a bit of a wait, but we weren't in a rush so it didn't bother us. We brought our food over to Kahuku Beer Garden, and it was definitely worth it. The shrimp was flavorful, saucy, and had a really nice kick without being overwhelming. It was so good that we got curious about the butter garlic shrimp and ended up going back the same day to grab another plate to take home. The butter garlic shrimp was just as good--rich, garlicky, and super satisfying. Overall, the shrimp tasted fresh, portions were solid, and both flavors delivered. Definitely worth a stop if you're heading toward Kahuku or planning on circling around the island. * didn't get to take a picture of the butter garlic shrimp plate

Spicy Garlic Lemon Shrimp

Spicy garlic shrimp

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Kalbi On Fire

The kalbi was so tender and charred nicely. I liked its slightly sweet marinade and the japchae…read morethat came on the side. Since the food is freshly cooked, there was a slight wait. You get a good portion of food per order! Definitely try it out, I left full and satisfied! I was probably so distracted by how good the food was that I forgot my purse at the dining area. The owners found it and held onto it for me. It was so nice of them. Thank you so much for keeping it safe!! I'm so grateful for you guys!

Brah........ probably the best food truck plate I ever had. LOOK AT THAT PICTURE…read more As a Korean, i gotta say, I was hellaaaa impressed with this kalbi. On par with LA/vancouver/korea grindz (maybe not Korea but you get the point). Came across this place randomly and decided to eat there on a whim. So happy I did. It's a bit outta the way, especially if you staying in town side. But if you're ever giving some friends/family a tour around the rock or going to PCC or whatever, make the side quest to eat here!

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Da Bald Guy

Where can you get freshly cooked breakfasts for $5 in this day and age ordered and prepared with a…read moresmile. Clean picnic tables to eat in front of the food truck. Thanks for researching on Yelp and treating us for breakfast Doc

I'm so grateful he does pop ups in town because venturing out to Kahuku takes a bit of planning. So…read morefar my favorites would have to be hands down the Ribeye and Shrimp plates. The ribeye is super tender and both plates have so much flavor packed into it! I tried the Braised Boneless Kalbi and it is good and super soft! But the flavor isn't my cup of tea; I prefer my kalbi to be LA kalbi style so just something to keep in mind if that's what you were expecting Each plate can easily be shared between two people which gives you more room to try other items hehe I highly recommend coming super early for his pop ups because the lines gets ridiculously long. He is always our first stop of the list because you just can't risk certain items running out! (Trust me, I had this happen to me the first time and I was a very sad camper with what was left)

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Chipotle Garlic Cajun Garlic Butter Shrimp

Eighty Chicken Sandwiches

4.9

(104 reviews)

3.3 mi

Had heard about Eighty Chicken Sandwiches from a couple pre-trip searches and wanted to make it one…read moreof our must-go dining stops on this trip. We drove up to get there just before noon on a Saturday. It was rainy, so the numbers were a bit light in the area, but there were still thirteen people in line when the truck opened for business. The owner was fun, friendly, and engaging the customers in conversations while prepping the food. There are times when I think some food truck owners take on the role of a short order cook and get annoyed that you don't understand "how" you're supposed to order; that was certainly NOT the case here. You just need to decide if you want a hot or regular sandwich and whether you want bleu cheese or special sauce. We got one hot and one regular, but the chicken is HUGE and two adults can easily share one sandwich. I'm torn, because while we would probably order just one sandwich next time, I also want to support the business and get two. The chicken was as good as everyone told us and had incredible crispy batter. The fries though...those were maybe the best I've ever had. I don't normally love the double cooked style fry, but could live off those and never get tired of them. FYI...we took ours to eat at the Beer Garden about 100 yards to the west and that's a winning combo.

Love Eighty Chicken Sandwiches! Chef Adam is great. He's obviously in this for the joy of it and…read morewants his customers to have a good time. He gives excellent clear directions on how to order your sandwich. I love that the concept is simple. Order the number of sandwiches you need for your party. Do you want spicy or not? (Spicy is delicious and not too spicy at all.) Do you want blue cheese sauce or "dat sauce" which is like fry sauce? No drinks available so bring your own or take it to the beer garden nearby and get an adult beverage. Cash or Venmo only. The price is $20 for a huge chicken sandwich, delicious fries, and your side of sauce along with a cup of ketchup. My sandwich was MASSIVE. Honestly, you could split with another person--but I always want my own. Well worth the drive out to get it. Saturdays and Sundays only; check his Instagram for updates.

THE Chicken Sandwich - undipped (narrow side)

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Huge meal! Barely fits in the box.

Mike's Huli Chicken

Checked in around noon on a Monday. Parking was pretty easy, the lot offers plenty of spaces on…read moreeither side of the Seven Brothers main shops. Definitely worth stopping in at Seven Brothers Restaurant and or the bakery as well. Back to Mikes, You'll walk up and spot signage plus the yellow signature bus shack. I'd seen Mikes Huli Chicken on an episode of Diners Drive Ins and Dives and Guy said "the skin is as crispy as it gets next to being fried." That never left my memory. This being my next visit since seeing that episode, I had to try it. What did I order? - Mikes Huli Chicken Plate $17: 4/5 Stars - Chicken is a nice half chicken portion, perfectly juicy, nicely slight char taste. Crispy skin? Unfortunately no. - The Mac salad is nice. - Generous serving of rice *** Mikes Huli sauce is delicious! Be sure to find the self serve bottle and the to go sauce cups and get you some extra. You'll walk up and place your order at the window, pay, cash or card, then find yourself a seat. The cashier was simple and quick to the point. No small talk. The seating area within mikes truck is a decent size accommodating roughly 15 to 20 people. Outside, there additional tables as well. Overall, I'd say if you're in the area, give it a try, it will neither blow your socks off nor disappoint. Mikes is a solid Huli Chicken plate. It simply delivers satisfying meal.

Meh. I feel like the quality of Mike's has gone downhill…read more I stopped by yesterday during a trip to the North Shore to get some lunch. I got the #9 plate, which is kalua pork, huli chicken, and I got mac salad. The kalua pork meat itself was fine. Not gristly and not too fatty. However, barely any smoke taste to it and was fairly bland. The huli chicken didn't have crispy skin. It seemed lukewarm like it had been cooked a while earlier and was just sitting. The sauce is amazing and I do think it's delicious with the sauce. Rice was just rice. Meh. Even adding shoyu didn't add much flavor to it, to be honest. The mac salad is extremely bland. I don't know if they need to add some acid to the mayonnaise or more salt, but it was pasty and no flavor. I would honestly skip getting the mac salad next time and get regular salad! That's how bad this mac salad was. Two slices of pineapple on the plate were fresh and flavorful. I did enjoy these. Service was okay. I had asked if they still honored kama'aina discount and was told no. That's fine; I understand not all places offer discounts. I don't know when kama'aina discount stopped being offered, but back in the day I used to receive it when asking. I did notice though that two guys who ordered before me got a "mahalo, braddah" in a friendly tone but I got a terse "thanks." Guess haole girls don't get mahalos even if local. It's just uncomfortable when certain people get friendly, effusive mahalos and others get terse thanks, like I didn't want to be serving you food today. Maybe cause it was Mother's Day and they didn't want to be there? Sure didn't feel like 'ohana today. So many flies around, it made eating uncomfortable. A few fly fans on tables but not at the one where I was seated, so it was basically like constantly shooing away flies and trying to take a bite of food super fast before they came back on my food. Probably I should have taken my food away and gone to the beer garden nearby with fewer flies. Meh. I used to really like Mike's but I will stick to Da Bald Guy and Seven Brothers when I visit the sugar mill in the future.

Huli Chicken with rice, and Mac salad

Huli huli stir fry chicken

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Mac salad

Guadalajara Grill

This is one of the taco food trucks at the Polynesian Cultural Center. I ordered the chicken…read morenachos. And boy oh boy. A whole lot of chicken. Ingredients were fresh. And the service was quite nice. There is seating right out near the front and you can sit and enjoy your meal. By the way, we returned on Sunday and they are closed on Sunday and Wednesday.

I ordered the fish tacos combo I spent about 18.85 and it was so worth the price I came on a guided…read moretour and I wanted to taste local island food and I can say those were the Best tacos I've ever had I was thinking about those tacos all day thanks for the Bomb tacos

Inside the Polynesian cultural center

With the ugliest possible taste they also charge additional for sour cream like tiny stuff. This is burglary. Please do not support

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Front shop

The Kiwi Korner

This is a spectacular bakery for both savory and sweet tooth fans. We came here specifically…read morebecause our dog's name is Kiwi and how could we not try it out? This is not a sit and eat kind of place but a grab and go kind of place. You are making the drive not for the ambiance but for the food itself. We got a mix of mince and cheese pies and chicken curry pies, as well as their sausage wrapped in pastry dough. I can easily give the chicken and curry pie 5 stars, but the mince and cheese was even better. Both very savory, and the crust was still flakey and the pies were still warm by the time I got to our rental after walking 15 minutes in the rain. This is definitely a repeat worthy place. We got cream puffs for desert and they didn't disappoint either. Flakey dough, chocolate drizzle on top. Service was very fast as we were the only ones there but as we were leaving a family of 3 showed up. I'm not sure how much the tiny shop makes in a day, but several of the meat pies were sold out. We arrived around 12:30 on a Thursday.

Aloha, I just had the Butter Chicken pie…read more It was very tasty. Do they cook the ingredients from scratch? Or is this a purchased ingredient? The butter chicken tasted like the Sukki's I get. Nothing wrong if so, however I thought these were very homemade & priced as if scratch kitchen homemade. Anyone know? Please advise. I also bought the curry and will have that tomorrow.

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The Kiwi Korner

This is a spectacular bakery for both savory and sweet tooth fans. We came here specifically…read morebecause our dog's name is Kiwi and how could we not try it out? This is not a sit and eat kind of place but a grab and go kind of place. You are making the drive not for the ambiance but for the food itself. We got a mix of mince and cheese pies and chicken curry pies, as well as their sausage wrapped in pastry dough. I can easily give the chicken and curry pie 5 stars, but the mince and cheese was even better. Both very savory, and the crust was still flakey and the pies were still warm by the time I got to our rental after walking 15 minutes in the rain. This is definitely a repeat worthy place. We got cream puffs for desert and they didn't disappoint either. Flakey dough, chocolate drizzle on top. Service was very fast as we were the only ones there but as we were leaving a family of 3 showed up. I'm not sure how much the tiny shop makes in a day, but several of the meat pies were sold out. We arrived around 12:30 on a Thursday.

Aloha, I just had the Butter Chicken pie…read more It was very tasty. Do they cook the ingredients from scratch? Or is this a purchased ingredient? The butter chicken tasted like the Sukki's I get. Nothing wrong if so, however I thought these were very homemade & priced as if scratch kitchen homemade. Anyone know? Please advise. I also bought the curry and will have that tomorrow.

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Sip N' Slide

4.6

(11 reviews)

0.6 mi

Such a cute place! I have a 3-year-old and a 1-year-old, and this was the perfect rainy day treat…read more The space is clean, welcoming, and has such a fun island vibe. The drinks were delicious, and my kids had a blast playing. Sip n' Slide is truly a hidden gem in Laie. If you're looking for a safe, fun, and affordable way to entertain your little ones, especially when you're on your own with the kids, this is the perfect spot. We're so grateful to have a place like this on the North Shore. Thank you, Sip n' Slide!

What a cute stop when driving up to Northshore if you're craving a soda! They have a children's gym…read moreas well for those wanting to grab a drink and have your kids play! The guy working was so friendly and made our drinks quick. I ordered a Mountain Dew from the menu and it was delicious! There's some seating inside as well.

Play place prices & Popcorn menu

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Inside sipNSlide

Chunky

4.6

(46 reviews)

0.1 mi

Chunky is basically heaven for cookie lovers. I don't make it out to Laie often, but whenever I do,…read morethis spot is non-negotiable. It's tucked inside Pounders at the PCC Hukilau Marketplace. There's no indoor seating, but there are plenty of tables scattered around outside, which makes it a nice place to hang out. The first thing you'll notice is how massive the cookies are. They come in a variety of flavors like chocolate chip, white chocolate mac nut, and s'mores, but the real star of the show (and the reason I keep coming back) is the cookie skillet. I usually go for the keiki size, which is honestly perfect for sharing. The family size is huge! The skillet itself is incredible--warm, gooey cookie with just the right balance of sweetness and a hint of salt. It's topped with a generous scoop of ice cream and your choice of sauce drizzled over the top. My go-to is the brown butter fudge. It does take about 15 minutes to prepare, but it's absolutely worth the wait. Pro tip: order it first, then take a stroll around the marketplace while it bakes. Already looking forward to my next visit!

Great Service, and visual display of baked goods. I was sent her on a special request to pick up…read moresome Chunky cookies for my niece. Fortunately, I was on my way back to HNL from the North Shore, so decided to take a nice scenic route via the East side of O'ahu. Finding Chunky was easy as pie, thanks to the GPS and the instructions given by my SIL. Of course, you can't miss the PCC... I took a nice little walk thru, in the drizzling misty rain that so happened to be falling as soon as I stepped out from the parking lot. I must admit it's been a long time since I can remember seeing a show there. Mouth watering from memories of these cookies!

Smore's + Coco Caramel | $5.50/each

Sundae topped with PB caramel sauce! $11

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11-4-24. Brand name

Kiwi Style Fish and Chips

These guys make the BEST Fish Burger Ever. Fish n Chips is winnah too. If you are ever on the North…read moreShore of Oahu you have to try their food. Sooooo gooooood!!!!Thank you !!!!

By far one of my favorite bites on island! Any time we are up on the north shore, we try to stop…read morehere for the Jumbo Kiwi Fish Burger w/ Egg & Cheese. It has beautifully crisp and moist fried fish with fresh toppings, and it isn't too messy with the egg and cheese added, which brings the sandwich up to another level. We have also gotten the sweet potato fries which are delicious; good crunch, not greasy. When you order, you get a buzzer that will ring and shake when your order is ready. Plenty of tables to sit at as well that are covered by umbrellas or the awning of the shop next to the truck. Highly recommend!

November 2025: $18 fish & chips plus $1 for extra tartar sauce.

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Rockas Bing

4.7

(10 reviews)

0.6 mi

What a fun little place to happen upon! A must try if you're traveling through the area or staying…read morein the area! The staff is so friendly! I asked him to make me something special so he created something just for me! I know I had mango and possibly some pineapple shaved ice. The sweet cream on top is amazing! I'm craving one again might have to just make the drive out there!

Great shave ice but watch this guy. He will tap your credit card and give himself a very generous…read moretip. I only found out when I asked for a receipt.