I am so happy that they brought their food truck to Lincoln Lodge in Hodgenville. The Kalua Pork is…read moreso good that I immediately went to Elizabethtown the next day at lunch time since I was going to be close to their serving spot for more of that delectable dish. Absolutely phenomenal Kalua Pork done exactly as it should be. I have since tried several of their other menu items but the pork is far and above my very favorite. Whatever protein your palate desires they have something to please you. I was discussing the various menu options just Wednesday night with the only person in front of me in line and she expressed her strong desire for the Chicken Teriyaki Rice Bowl. I told her that I had been pleased with everything on the menu but she was going to stay strong and stick with her usual order. Once again, this is in Hodgenville, not a place known for adventuresome eating, and their food is so good that they already have a strong following in an area where Hawaiian cuisine is practically unknown. By the time the truck actually opened for service, there was a significant line of people waiting to order. It also makes me very happy that poke is on the horizon. I am very excited to try some actual authentic Hawaiian poke! This is a must try food truck and I would not be surprised if a brick and mortar place may soon be in the mix.

Papa Haoles (How-lees as pronounced on their food truck) is fairly new yet gaining a fast and…read morepopular recognition. Considering there hasn't been any competition to them in the area it is a welcomed option to the area. In all fairness to them, coming from the islands and making many of the same dishes they offer, "Mama's is hard to beat." Know that this is not a complaint or to say mine is better. Everyone has different tastes for what they are used to and what Papa Haoles offers may provide what an individual has preference. If you crave Hawaiian style "grinds" and either don't know how to make it or want the quick fix, this should be your go-to. Their rotation of locations each day is smart to extend their reach within Hardin County. What is nice is they rotate within the same day! This is the essence of a food truck, to be on the move and for you to be ready to go after where they may be. In the spirit of some popular trucks in bigger cities giving them #papahaoles will increase their recognition and following. They are also great at rotating their offerings and providing new items to prevent stagnation. It won't be a surprise if they eventually gain enough volume to demand a storefront in the near future. Their 4 star rating is primarily based on the variety of options, the unique faire that this area lacks and the taste of the islands this area desperately needed. Islanders support other islanders and it's exciting to know we have somewhere to go, when "Mama don't feel like cooking tonight" A great alternative over the plethora of Asian style restaurants in the area. Wishing them continued success!

A little "hole in the wall" seafood joint. The food is good and the service was polite, and prices…read morewere reasonable given that it's seafood (which isn't cheap to get fresh in Kentucky). I had the fried shrimp, and they clearly were NOT just frozen shrimp they'd bought somewhere and fried, these seemed homemade. . .definitely NOT typical mass-production shrimp. The food was pretty good. There's two things I would list as downsides, however. The first is that the wait for service was pretty long. It was quite a long wait from when I ordered until I got my food. That's a minor downside, given the quality. I got the picture they might not have a robust back-of-house staff. The second, and bigger downside is. . .I didn't go there expecting a seafood place! The well-worn sign out front still says "Deez Butts" BBQ, and I'd followed signs from the freeway exit thinking I was going to a barbecue joint. When I stepped inside, I pieced together as I was standing in line that the BBQ had closed and this was now a seafood place. It was good food, but I was expecting barbecue and was too hungry to bother hunting for another place to eat. I was left wondering if they couldn't afford to change the (well worn) sign out front. It just seemed a little odd that the sign out front is for a barbecue joint, but it's a seafood place inside.

All I can say is OOMMGGG!!! We were in town for the local soccer tournament and decided to give…read morethis place a try. It was so dang delicious that I can't wait for the next tournament to go back!! We had the crawfish dip, crab leg boil and shrimp boil. It was all so good but lemme tell you about these crab legs!!!! Insanely good! Better than the ones we get in Florida!! They were so well seasoned. The Royal Reds & fried shrimp were delicious. The sausage was perfectly cooked!! Those potatoes cut like butter. The crawfish dip was plentiful with crawfish tails!! Not a single complaint!! Prices are good. Bathrooms clean. Friendly staff. Highly recommend!!

If you want sub-par taste and over-breaded SUPER THIN Fish patties, then you found your place. Its…read morejust crazy how poor the quality has become of moby dick fish filets. They BARELY contain any fish. The are 1/4 inch thick at most. Its truely disgusting for the amount they charge. Eat at Mike Lennings for the same price but for MUCH BETTER qaulity fish.

Prices are outrageous! For a Box for 2, a side of coleslaw and a side of fried okra was almost $40…read more The size of the side of coleslaw was comical, it looked like it was in a shot glass. Okra was greasy and gross and had like 12 pieces in the bag. Fish was good, but didn't make up for the overall disappointment of the meal.

Best Foodtruck by far in Hardin County! Has the best ribs and brisket. Highly recommend!read more

Great service with a short line at 6pm on a Monday. Fantastic chopped brisket sandwich. The kids…read moreenjoyed the chopped chicken sandwich with sweet and spicy sauce. Gotta get there early for the ribs.

I 10/10 recommend The Palapala! Loved our experience with Pacific Island Barbeque! The Lumpas…read morewere excellent, the island chicken and cucumbers were so good we had to order more! The owners are so friendly! If you're looking for a food truck for your next event give them a shout! Also, if you see them visit them! Check their Facebook page for where they will be set up!

Exceptional service and the food was wonderful. The owner took his time explaining how he makes the…read morefood and actually showed me his process on fhe grill. Highly recommend this island cuisine.

Finally decided to stop here today to pick up lunch. Since ordering/seating is outdoors, it would…read morebe nice if they had an online option for ordering. When I got there there were a few people ahead of me in line and several waiting for orders. Once I ordered, my food was ready in about 10-15 mins. I had the bacon cheeseburger with fries and their fry sauce. Everything was great and I plan on returning to try other items.

Always a delicious choice! There's one there is friendly, service is fast and the open outside area…read moreis a good concept.

This place has some of the best fish in the Louisville area. They serve flaky, white cod, and their…read morebreading is peppery and delicious.

They used to have good fish. But they have changed the fish they use now, and it isn't worth…read moreeating. If you look at the photos from Ryan S. The fish in the basket is what they used to have. The fish on the plate with fries and onion rings is what they now have. I've never had fish that had a hard uneatable section going down the center.

We love the food, it's always hot and fresh. Whether we dine in or order out it's always a go to…read morefor my family. A little pricey depending on what you get but it's the best in town.

Loved the spicy teriyaki lunch special. It comes With a…read moresalad or soup, fried rice, and veggies. The yum yum sauce is delicious. Service was excellent.