Kahuku shrimp trucks (Giovanni's, Romy's, Fumi's and more)
Kahuku on Oʻahu's North Shore is famous for garlic shrimp plates from trucks and stands next to the local shrimp farms. The best-known are Giovanni's (56-505 Kamehameha Highway), Romy's and Fumi's, plus Mike's Huli-Huli Chicken nearby.
- Giovanni's Shrimp Truck: 56-505 Kamehameha Highway, Kahuku (also a Haleʻiwa truck at 66-472 Kamehameha Highway). Known for shrimp scampi, lemon butter and hot and spicy shrimp.
- Romy's Kahuku Prawns and Shrimp and Fumi's Kahuku Shrimp sit next to their own shrimp ponds.
- Seven Brothers and Kahuku Superette are also popular Kahuku stops.
- Mike's Huli-Huli Chicken: 56-565 Kamehameha Highway, Kahuku, listed daily 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (March 2026).
- A typical shrimp plate comes with rice; plan on a wait at peak times.
- From Waikīkī, Kahuku is about an hour's drive; see the North Shore driving route.
- Hours and parking spots change often, and trucks can close early when they sell out. Check the truck's Instagram, Facebook or Google listing the day you go.
Sources: Hawaiʻi Guide: Best food trucks on Oʻahu (Mar. 2026) · Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority (GoHawaii): Hawaiʻi's best food truck stops
Last checked Oct. 29, 2026. Hours, fees and rules can change, so confirm with the official source before you go.