No7 Poke n' Roll

I was bummed when I passed by Scoop of Paradise a while ago and saw it was shut down, but then I saw @islandbag's story that No 7 Japanese Food Truck moved out of their truck and into the space as No7 Poke n' Roll!

Chicken Karaage

Da Combo included Spicy Garlic Poke and Chicken Karaage

Spicy Miso Poke

Katsu Curry Rice

Fried Chicken Curry Rice

I had the Chicken Karaage from the food truck last time and it was delicious.  This time I had the Fried Chicken Curry Rice (basically the karaage with a tasty curry), and it was also delicious!  

The prices are reasonable, the portions are great, and you get quality, flavorful food.

Congrats to No 7 Poke n' Roll on the new brick-and-mortar!

No 7 Poke n' Roll
66-145 Kamehameha Hwy
Haleiwa, HI 96712, (808) 637-3456

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Tsue's Farm

We've driven past Tsue's Farm hundreds of times (literally), but it wasn't until recently did we stop to check it out.

We primarily went there to eat. They have a limited menu of plate lunches.

Spicy Garlic Shrimp

Shrimp Combo

Bo Spesho

Kalua Pork

Each plate comes with rice, salad, and pineapple.

I had the Bo Spesho, which came with teri chicken and noodles.  The teri chicken was more like shoyu chicken in my opinion, and was pretty salty.  The noodles were okay.  The plates are pretty pricey at $19 or $20.

My sons loved the Garlic Shrimp and Kalua Pork.

For $5, you can get a heaping mound of shave ice.  For $1 extra you can add on toppings (like condensed milk). 

It was so refreshing.

There are animals on the farm - mostly just goats and a turtle, and you can even pick fruit (for a fee).  

There is no fee to just walk through the farm, and if you're lucky, the employee may have some lettuce for you to feed the goats. 

The farm is also a launching point for kayakers and stand-up paddle boarders, and there were a lot of people who were coming through to rent kayaks or stand-up paddle boards to go down to the Anahulu River.

Tsue Farm was a nice spot to check out for a morning.  There was plenty of shade so you could enjoy your lunch or shave ice in comfort.

Tsue's Farm

62-400 Joseph P. Leong Hwy

Haleiwa, HI 96712

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Wicked Hi Pizza

We wanted to get something easy to eat at the beach, so we picked up pizza from Wicked Hi Pizza.  We've had their pizzas before at their cafe, and I just love their honey slushes!

Honey Dragonfruit Lemon Slush

While we waited for our pizzas to be made, we had some Honey Dragronfruit Lemon Slush.  I just love that drizzle of honey - it really turns an already great slush into something so amazing!

Meat Lover

The Meat Lover comes with your choice of meat (we opted for Pepperoni).  It had a nice amount of cheese and pepperoni.  I do wish the crust was a bit crisper, but it did have some nice char on parts.

Hawaiian Lava

The Hawaiian Lava has smoked ham pineapple, and a local spice lava honey drizzle.  

Garlic Cheesy Bread

I loved the hint of honey on the Garlic Cheesy Bread.

Wicked Hi Pizza

66-239 Kamehameha Hwy
Haleiwa, HI 96712

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Crispy Grindz

We've passed the Crispy Grindz food truck numerous times, but it wasn't until recently that we tried it.

They offer both sweet and savory foods. 

Acai Bowl

Acai Smoothie

Pastel

Pastels are essentially deep fried won ton wraps with all sorts of fillings.  They are huge, and may be difficult to finish in one sitting (I could barely finish a 1/3 at one time, and one of my kids could only finish half - we of course saved the rest for later).

I had the Brazilian Pastel, which was filled with corn, bacon, and ground beef - very delicious!

Coxinha

I loved the Coxinha, which are deep fried balls filled with chicken. The chicken was seasoned perfectly and the surrounding dough was perfectly crisp on the outside.  They were so tasty!

Pao de Queijo

I loved the Pao de Quejio as well.  This Brazilian cheese bread was just addicting - I could've eaten the entire bowl!

Crispy Grindz is definitely now a new-to-me fave in Haleiwa!

Crispy Grindz
66-236 Kamehameha Hwy

Haleiwa, Hawaii

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No. 7 Japanese Food Truck

No. 7 Japanese Food Truck has been in Hale`iwa for a few years, dishing up tasty Japanese dishes, poke bowls, and more to both visitors and locals alike.  

Karaage Chicken

I had the Karaage Chicken - tender, juicy pieces of crispy, fried chicken with a tangy sauce.  It was really delicious, and a nice serving of chicken (I had leftovers for lunch the next day!).

Crispy Spicy Ahi

Crispy Spicy Ahi is a popular seller.  It comes with spicy tuna and spicy mayo, and topped with fried onion and tempura bites.  

Yuzu Wasabi Poke

Sukiyaki Beef

Beef Curry Rice

Fried Pork Gyoza

All the entrees came with a side salad.  I thought the quality of the food was good and the portion sizes were good too.

They do have seating, but we took out food to the beach to eat.  

Take advantage of online ordering so you can minimize your wait!

No. 7 Japanese Food Truck

66-235 Kamehameha Hwy

Haleiwa, HI 96712

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Jax Wood Fired Pizza

In the mood for pizza, we ordered take-out from Jax Wood Fired Pizza in Haleiwa to eat at the beach.

BBQ Pork

The BBQ pizza was really good, with a tangy BBQ Sauce.  Topped with mozzarella, kalua pork, jalapenos, red onion, and cilantro, this was my favorite pizza of the two we ordered.  

I thought I would really like the Da Kine pizza the most, but I felt the sauce was underseasoned.  The pizza was topped with bacon, kalua pork, sausage, and pepperoni.  

Da Kine

I thought the Bread Sticks were pretty tasty.

Bread Sticks

I thought the crusts were a little too flimsy on the pizzas, but they had a nice char, and our pizza cravings were satisfied!

Online ordering makes take-out a cinch.

Jax Woodfired Pizza
66-197 Kamehameha Hwy

Haleiwa, HI 96712

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Big Wave Surf Shrimp

There is an abundance of food trucks dishing out shrimp plates on the North Shore, but if you're looking for one that also offers other types of food, check out Big Wave Surf Shrimp!

Spicy Shrimp

Fried Chicken Wings

Steak Plate

They offer all types of shrimp plates (garlic butter, lemon pepper, spicy), as well as fried chicken wings, steak, fish and chips, and even spring rolls.

Each place comes with rice and salad for a complete meal.

Big Wave Surf Shrimp
66-521 Kamehameha Hwy
Haleiwa, HI 96712

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Surf-N-Salsa

I've been a fan of Surf-N-Salsa ever since they operated as a Surfin' Salsa food truck out in Mililani.  I recently went to their Haleiwa spot and ordered my usual - Chicken Chimichanga.

Chicken Chimichanga

It's still as good as when I first tried it over 8 years ago - tortillas stuffed with your choice of protein (I chose chicken), cheese, and salsa, all deep fried; served with rice and beans.

Everything was just so flavorful - the chicken was seasoned well, and the rice and beans were just so delish!

Chips & Salsa

The salsa was spicy!  

Burritos are stuffed!

The burritos are stuffed with rice, meat, guacamole, and meat.   You can easily make a meal for two out of just one burrito.

Be sure to check out Surf-N-Salsa for great Mexican eats!

Surf-N-Salsa
66-521 Kamehameha Hwy

Haleiwa, HI 96712

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Seven Brothers Haleiwa

Seven Brothers may be known for their burgers, but I love to go there because of the fries!

We recently went to the Haleiwa location, the newest location to open up on O`ahu.  

Keiki Grilled Cheese

I don't eat burgers or much seafood, so I got the Keiki Grilled Cheese, which comes with the seasoned fries.  It was a satisfying meal.

Crazy Fries

I did have to get the Crazy Fries also, which is topped with caramelized onions, cheese, and their house sauce.  So delish!

Paniolo

The Paniolo was stacked high with onion rings, pineapple, bacon, and cheese.   

Spencer

If you like spicy, you'll enjoy the Spencer which comes with jalapeno, bacon, Swiss, an onion ring, and a spicy blue cheese ranch.

Shem Burger

The Shem Burger comes with guac, bacon, and American cheese. 

Seven Brothers also offers shakes!

We got to Seven Brothers just after it opened, and there was already a short line.  There is ample seating inside and out, and we noticed 45 minutes after opening, there was no line and still plenty of seating.

The food and service were both great, and I'm happy that this third location opened up!

Seven Brothers
66-197 Kamehameha Hwy

Haleiwa, HI 96712

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Teddy's Bigger Burgers Haleiwa

I know Teddy's Bigger Burgers has great burgers (according to friends and fam), but I personally love the non-burger items, specifically the chicken sandwiches and tots (the crispiest tots ever!).

We went to the Haleiwa Store Lots location recently, where we indulged in some delicious eats and shakes.

Volcano Burger

As you may expect, the Volcano Burger is spicy, with jalapenos and and Jack cheese.

Kaneohe Burger

The Kaneohe Burger comes with bacon, avocado, and cheddar.

Double Cheeseburger

Chicken Tenders

I shared the Chicken Tenders with one of my kids.  It sure hit the spot - crispy on the outside, and juicy and tender on the inside. 

Considering how prices have gone up at most restaurants, I think the burgers at Teddy's are priced well compared to other restaurants who serve similar styles of burgers (that are not nearly as good - again - according to friends and fam).

Service was friendly and we all enjoyed our visit!

Teddy's Bigger Burgers
66-111 Kamehameha Hwy

Haleiwa, HI 96712

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