Burgers That are smashingly popular
Shay’s Smashburgers has been a smash-hit over the past five years. The bright orange food truck along Kamehameha Highway in Aiea is famous for selling juicy handcrafted burgers. Read more
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Keep cool, savor on
Irresistible Ice opened in March 2021 in South Carolina as London & Zizi’s Irresistible Ice — named after owner Paris Jones’ children. Read more
Creating community
At a time when many kamaaina are leaving Hawaii due to the rising cost of living, Cody and Kaitie Miyashiro-Carvalho set out to create something different: a space where people could simply be. Read more
Creative cuisine
Str’Eats of Aloha has grown tremendously since it opened in May 2019 Read more
Savor the flavor
Duck Fat Food Truck co-owners Kawai Saniatan and Joe O’Connell got the idea for their Hilo-based business in early 2022. Read more
Authentic Mexican flavors
Born in Los Angeles, Benson Aricayos grew up in a predominantly Latino neighborhood in northeast L.A. Read more
Wagyu meats Waikiki
When Koji Takahashi founded American Wagyu Eatery, he had one goal: to bring the rich melt-in-your-mouth flavor of high-quality American wagyu to as many people as possible by offering a unique and memorable dining experience. Read more
Love you a ‘latte’
Brittney Haitsuka knew she wanted a Volkswagen bus ever since she was in high school Read more
For the love of acai
In the summers of 2013 and 2014, Ceone Nojima-Jacinto began making acai bowls at a few farmers markets Read more
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Heaven is a place on earth
The sky blue font on the side of the truck reads: “Food so good it touches your soul. Read more
Musubi and more
Until recently, The Musubi Truck had a single site in Kapaa on Kauai that opened in 2020, but it gained two additional locations on the island in 2024. Read more
‘Ohana-style cooking
What started as small pop-up events in 2021 off Liliha Street in downtown Honolulu has blossomed into a thriving food truck in Kapolei. Read more
In full bloom
Pua Blooms has been flourishing since it opened in 2019. Read more
Southern-Style Favorites
Baked mac and cheese. Sweet potato cornbread. Fresh housemade lemonade. These are just some of the dishes you’ll find at Mary’s Girl in the Kitchen at Pearlridge Center. Read more
Popular pork hash
You might have heard of the manapua man, but have you heard of the pork hash man? Read more
Made with Love
When it comes to hearty dishes made with love, look no further than recently opened Love Kitchen food truck, located at Pearlridge Center. Read more
A taste of Peru
Peru is known for its spices and diverse regional influences. One example is Peruvian ceviche — a traditional dish in which raw fish is marinated in lime juice, typically with sliced onions, ají chile peppers and salt, then “cooked” (in the citrus acidity) and served with sweet potato, corn and cancha (toasted corn kernels). Read more
Taro-fic treats
Located in the heart of Kahuku, Taro Hut has quickly become the go-to destination for ono fast-food and Polynesian cuisine. It’s the home of delicious smashburgers with purple buns and taro fries. Read more
Lucha spirit
Resilient, flavorful and proudly local — those words accurately describe Kauai-based Taco Libre. The business’s name was inspired by lucha libre, according to owners Aaleiyah and Christian Martinez. Read more
More cheese please
If you’re willing to brave the busy streets of Waikiki, there is a delicious macaroni-and-cheese meal waiting for you. Patrons can discover variations of the comfort food at Aloha Mac Shack. Read more
‘Bowl’ in One
Whether it’s fruit-filled acai bowls or fresh poke bowls, Ruka Bowls has you covered Read more
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