Big Wave - better than the OG Giovanni's, sorry. It has a side salad with pineapple, very garlicy, and love it's served over the rice to catch all the flavors. The shrimp is plump and bigger when we did same comparison you guys did, but we put all of them next to each other. Thanks for this recap though, solidified our decision that Big Wave was our #1.
its great that you guys are quantifying why you like each place instead of using meaningless generic terms like "nice" to describe the food. keep up the good work!
I made my very first trip to Hawaii 6 mths ago. I directed the family to Giovanni's due to a previous video. OMG!!! The first bite of Shrimp Scampi sent me to Heaven! The garlic was like 'addicting,' and I've never felt that way. I was so disappointed that I didn't get another plate. You two have steered me in the right direction when it comes to Hawaiian cuisine. Thanks, and I wish you many years of love, happiness, and good eating. Hope to see you on my next trip, if I'm lucky! 😊
I’m glad to see others raving about Aloha shrimp. I know I’ve recommended it to you before. Last time we were there, in addition to their garlic shrimp, we got the coconut shrimp which was the best ivevever had. Mahalo for another great video🫶
I was all about Giovanni’s and then I tried Jenny’s and now they’re my number 1! Garlic butter and spicy both so ono! Thanks for the video! I gotta try kahuku famous now!
Amanda and Felix, I love your videos of Hawaiian eats! It's so enjoyable to watch and looking forward to try all the spots you two have reviewed on my next trip to Hawaii! New subscriber here!
Another 🔥& 💣video from the ONE and ONLY AMANDA&FELIX! Chee thank You for another great and amazing video on Garlic Shkrimps!! Blessings on Blessing’s to You both!!!
Happy Lunes Foodie Ohana! 🧄 🍤 🚐 episode. Thank you for doing this episode not just because I love garlic shrimp but because you guys uncover the “secrets” behind the preparation and taste of each establishment. Your episode gives me tips on how to adjust and tweak my personal recipe. I appreciate your honesty and willingness to go deep not just surface level. Love you guys! 🤙🏽❤️🧄🍤🌴
Y’all really should have had Aloha Shrimp in the mix. The variety and the flavors makes it the Shrimp Truck that we take all over visiting friends and family from the mainland.
Just by watching the video, Big Wave and Hono's looked good to me, but I'm not surprised Giovanni's won. I've seen them featured in so many other videos. Last year when I went to Maui and Kauai, I had garlic shrimp at The Shrimp Station in Waimea on Kauai. It's located on a very busy street and makes a great stop after visiting the canyon.
Giovanni's for me (I would like it if they added the amount of garlic sauce that Kahuku's does), Kahuku's spicy for the gf, but I bet she'd like Honos spicy, need to try that. Have had bad luck every time I've tried to have Fumi's & Romy's, closed or out of what I wanted. Side note, Giovanni's sells a garlic hot dog where they cover it with the garlic sauce which was great! Thanks for being detailed with flavors and counting the shrimp!
We visited Oahu for the first time last September & found a shrimp truck in Heeia near the Byodo temple. It’s called Nome Ono & we really loved it!! It had a spicy sauce but it was mellowed out by what was probably coconut milk. It was definitely off the beaten path & seemed to be mostly locals there. BTW we used a lot of your tips when we visited! We love watching you!!!
Aloha, Amanda & Felix...I loved this Garlic Shrimp Series. It was very informative, just like the Loco Moco episode. Great job. My personal opinion is that Giovanni's has the best Garlic Flavor. A big bonus is the garlic flavor on the rice. I never tried HONO and glad you put this place on the episode. I did see on the Hono menu that they had a pineapple shrimp (sweet & sour) which I am eager to try. Fyi, Kau Kau Grill in mapunapuna has a garlic shrimp that is done with Olive Oil and not butter for a healthier version. May I recommend doing a Mac Salad Series? Big controversy on Frolic now regarding the Best Mac Salad. Just a suggestion. Have an awesome day.
Yay, another "best of" episode! I only wish it had been available a week ago, as I had a visitor and took them out to North Shore to try the shrimp truck experience (as well as big waves and shave ice, naturally!). I did some research and finally decided on Hono's. We did enjoy both the regular garlic and spicy garlic shrimp, but that was my first time too (I know, shame for a local grrl! 🤣) so I have nothing to compare it to. Now that I have your excellent review I will surely go back and try some others. Thanks as always for your excellent videos, can't wait till the next one! 😍
Guys. This is the best one. Other UA-camrs should benchmark this one. Instead of just saying oh this is so good, you set the selection categories upfront and clearly communicated. Thanks!
I know TEDS BAKERY is mostly known for their pies but DO NOT sleep on their spicy garlic shrimp. 🍤 I literally dream about it 🤤💕 As far as those food trucks go, absolutely YES on Famous Kahuku Shrimp and Jenny’s! 😋👍🏻 But i still, for myself, prefer Ted’s Bakery’s spicy garlic shrimp. Has anyone else tried?
Team Romy's because once in a while they actually have prawns, not simply just the regular shrimps! And it tastes fresh! My favorite would probably be Kauai Shrimp, cooked at home.
Not sure anyone has posted but Fumi’s changed their name to Tanaka and moved just 100 yards north on Kam Hwy where there is a few buildings with other stores - loved this episode ❤
Fumi's May have changed their name to Tanaka's coz, back in da day, the building was originally H.Tanaka Store, back when Kahuku Sugar Mill was up & running. Maybe, somebody that was brought up in/around Kahuku around that time, can shed more light?!..BTW...Felix might be spoiled in his preference chili spicy hot more than Tabasco-type hot coz of Viet(?) background?!...Not really big fan of garlic shrimp but, after watching you guys, taste sampling might be on the horizon?!-lol...Keep these videos coming
I came here to comment this! Had Tanaka’s two weeks ago after initially freaking out that Fumi’s (my personal fave North Shore shrimp) was closed and found a bunch of Yelp comments saying Tanaka’s was the same business. Just as delicious and amazing as ever, but the new storefront is SUPER efficient, clean, and they even had a musician playing on a small stage! 5 STARS!
A couple years ago I did a side by side comparison of Fumis & Giovanni's, Fumis being a local favorite and Giovanni's a tourist favorite. Fumis shrimp were bigger and fresher tasting with corn and pineapple. Giovanni's had more garlic flavor, but not as buttery. The shrimp were a little bit rubbery and the rice was a little mushy. All-in-all Fumis was my favorite, but I love buttery garlic shrimp no matter where I can get them! Thank you Amanda & Felix for showing me more places to try!
This is my husband and my bucket list thing to do! We also loved Giovanni for the strong garlic flavor but we thought honos had the better shrimp quality and we loved the spicy garlic shrimp there! Have to try Kahuku when we go back
I love my garlic shrimp with the shell on. I especially like mines crunchy. My go to place use to be L&L in Iwilei next to Costco. Their garlic shrimp was so flavorful, not greasy, nice and crunchy and I left no evidence on my plate!!! I don’t work that side anymore 😢. Fun video! Thank you for the all the reviews 👍🏼👍🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼. Such foodie worriors 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼 I’m definately gonna try Romy’s!! Thanks for the great tips 🤙🏼
Hey Guys! Was out there about a year ago and ate garlic shrimp at the truck next to Hono's. I think it was Giovannis unless its different now? I didn't know there were so many other places to try. Thanks for showing all the good spots for grindz! 😁 The bloopers are the best! Thanks for keeping them in. (Also, look at Felix getting them points... "Keep your eye on the prize!" I see you bro. 😄👍
My favorite place for garlic shrimp no longer exists. It was a restaurant in Oak Harbor, named Zorba's. My mouth is watering just thinking of it. Yvonne didn't have much to say, but it was great seeing her again.
I think the places with weak garlic flavor likely used pre-peeled or pre-minced garlic from a jar. Those garlic tend to be less pungent vs fresh garlic.
Love the back to back comparisons and why! And you brought DaVonne to help judge the plates. Always enjoy the bloopers at the end as well. Plus, Haleiwa!💕💕 pro tips from Felix always appreciated 😉👍🏿😀 Great job!
Romy's & Giovanni's but been wanting to try Da Bald Guy since I saw them on Living808. Best of Garlic Chicken & Shave ice or did you guys did those yet lol
I have noticed over the years that a lot of the flavorless garlic is from China and not from California or Mexico where we get most of our good garlic.
If you look carefully, it looks like the garlic they use in Honos comes from the big jar you see at Costco that’s why it’s not as garlicky. The look perfectly squared.
For us, HONOS is the best all around shrimp truck on the island. You can taste the difference. Jeny’s is #2 for us. Cannot compare the others. Been going to HONOS for many years and always satisfied 💯% with the quality and taste!!!
shell off, but if it´s fried, I do like to eat the tail if it´s crispy enough its funny to freak out the people who dont know you could do that. (but if it´s raw or fresh shrimp i wont do that)
Ignorant question, are you /they sometimes eating the shells? I had the Big Wave shrimp last year and peeled off the part they said was thin breading and now I’m like wow I messed up but is it also shell? Help a girl out cuz I’m back in a few weeks and need to do this right
Epic Showdown with Da Vonne. Not a huge fan of garlic shrimp. Sorry! But the whole prawns looked so delicious and fresh, I would love to get that plate or go to Cajun Kings in Waimalu for their seafood boils.
I just watched your poke video, I used to live in Maui but now live in Alaska I went to our Asian store poke is 12.99 a pound. Why is Hawaii poke more expensive they actually get ahi from there?
Suspect high fish prices is fish are bought Fresh of the Boat from United Fishing Agency fish auction @ Pier 38. Checkout Michelle & José food & travel. One of their latest videos went to fish auction... Interesting!
Oh my gosh it’s my favs Amanda and Felix I really love your guys videos. Do you guys have like a meet and greet to meet your supporters fans. If so when’s the date? I would really love to meet you guys in person and take an awesome photo with you guys. Actually you guys inspired me to go to Japan someday and be brave and that foodies adventures is the realest on what you guys do. I really love you guys you guys are the best on UA-cam and personally I believe you guys are a great couple. Looking forward to get a reply back a comment back. Keep up the great work you guys and I hope more people will follow and subscribe and support you guys!!!! 🫶🫶🫶😍😍😍
Yes I will stay tune. You guys are so frkin awesome 👏 can’t really wait to meet you guys 🤞 hopefully!!! Have a super blessed weekend you guys and please stay safe and enjoy Super Bowl!!!
Like#690 I barely comment on the videos cuz I watch every video on my tv…but I just had to come on and comment on this cuz SHRIMP ON SHRIMP ON SHRIMP!!! 🤤😋 Romy’s is my favorite, but whoa they have a shrimp truck now?! What happened to their building? Was it taken down? That’s how long I haven’t gone there. I think it was 2 years ago now
@@AmandaFelixEats You’re welcome ☺️ Oh yeah maybe. Hate seeing changes happen especially when you haven’t gone in a while. Can’t wait to explore that side soon! Waiting on baby to come first 😁
Aloha Amanda and Felix. I love Giovanni’s. I hope to try the other places you had shown if I can make it out there in 2025. And yes I eat the shell too 🍤
Romy's needs to saute' those Prawns in their Red Garlic Sauce to make their's better than anyone else's. The steamed one's with the side sauces is boring and is ruining their reputation. That Garlic Butter and Sweet Chili Sauce shown looked mediocre... Those Prawns could have easily been thrown in a saute' pan with the Red Garlic Sauce... So Romy's employees, stop being lazy... Saute' those Prawns in that delicious Garlic Butter like how it should be done. If you ran out by 1 p.m. don't you think that's an indication that you need to make more??? Sautéing the Prawns in that sauce is what separates you from all the other places. Without that, you'll lose your business... Just my opinion... We did the same challenge...
Portion size wise, vs a loco moco, I think garlic shrimp is overrated. Same with shaved ice. There's a Vietnamese dish, caramelized shrimp & pork belly cubes. Don't think it has garlic. Never had it at any restaurant, cuz nobody makes them. Only had it at home when I was a kid. Way better than garlic shrimp. Kinda like thit kho.
Hi Amanda and Felix, our family tried FAMOUS KAHUKU days after your review and it was HORRIBLE. The shrimp was not cleaned properly and mushy. The rice was cold and hard as if it was pre scooped and sitting under a heat rack. We ordered 3 plates of the garlic shrimp and all were the same as described above. I would urge your readers DO NOT GO TO FAMOUS KAHUKU. It spoiled a day for us in the North Shore. Others doing google review said the same thing about the description and one even got sick after eating there after your review.. I don't know if Famous Kahuku did "special' plates for your review but I would say it was HORRIBLE. We enjoy your reviews but you should know that FAMOUS KAHUKU WAS GARBAGE. We did try BIG WAVE as well and they were very good as well as GIOVANNIS"S which we have been to before.
Hi cutest couple on UA-cam! Loved this video with DaVon! So much garlic goodness to pick from! Hard to pick cuz I haven't tried them all. So I'll follow your lead.. your the best food critics in Hawaii!🎉❤️
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We hope you all are enjoyng this BEST OF GARLIC SHRIMP episode! Let us know your favorite place to get Garlic Shrimp 🦐
Big Wave - better than the OG Giovanni's, sorry. It has a side salad with pineapple, very garlicy, and love it's served over the rice to catch all the flavors. The shrimp is plump and bigger when we did same comparison you guys did, but we put all of them next to each other. Thanks for this recap though, solidified our decision that Big Wave was our #1.
My fave is Romy’s, but I gotta try Famous Kahuku’s and Hono’s too now
Can’t beat the fresh prawns
Would love for you to try Da Bald Guys shrimp, my favorite!
its great that you guys are quantifying why you like each place instead of using meaningless generic terms like "nice" to describe the food. keep up the good work!
Mahalo Holly! 🤙
I made my very first trip to Hawaii 6 mths ago. I directed the family to Giovanni's due to a previous video. OMG!!! The first bite of Shrimp Scampi sent me to Heaven! The garlic was like 'addicting,' and I've never felt that way. I was so disappointed that I didn't get another plate. You two have steered me in the right direction when it comes to Hawaiian cuisine. Thanks, and I wish you many years of love, happiness, and good eating. Hope to see you on my next trip, if I'm lucky! 😊
We're happy to have helped! Mahalo for the support! 🙏🤙
Another great video and also how you both explain it & mentioned all details, that’s very helpful! Huge thanks for the efforts and dedication ❤
Mahalo for watching! 🤙
I’m glad to see others raving about Aloha shrimp. I know I’ve recommended it to you before. Last time we were there, in addition to their garlic shrimp, we got the coconut shrimp which was the best ivevever had. Mahalo for another great video🫶
Will be sure to feature them! Mahalo! 🤙
You guys made the shrimp look so ono! Mahalos for eating so much shrimp for us😊
Of course!! Much mahalo Barbara 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
I was all about Giovanni’s and then I tried Jenny’s and now they’re my number 1! Garlic butter and spicy both so ono! Thanks for the video! I gotta try kahuku famous now!
You'll love kahuku famous! 👍
Amanda and Felix, I love your videos of Hawaiian eats! It's so enjoyable to watch and looking forward to try all the spots you two have reviewed on my next trip to Hawaii! New subscriber here!
Another 🔥& 💣video from the ONE and ONLY AMANDA&FELIX! Chee thank You for another great and amazing video on Garlic Shkrimps!! Blessings on Blessing’s to You both!!!
Mahalo for the support! 🙏🤙
I don't like shrimp, but I love watching you two eat.
Another banger video! Thanks guys!
Mahalo for joining us! 🤙
Happy Lunes Foodie Ohana! 🧄 🍤 🚐 episode. Thank you for doing this episode not just because I love garlic shrimp but because you guys uncover the “secrets” behind the preparation and taste of each establishment. Your episode gives me tips on how to adjust and tweak my personal recipe. I appreciate your honesty and willingness to go deep not just surface level. Love you guys! 🤙🏽❤️🧄🍤🌴
Yay! So glad you enjoyed this one Armando🙌🏼 much mahaloz🤙🏻
Y’all really should have had Aloha Shrimp in the mix. The variety and the flavors makes it the Shrimp Truck that we take all over visiting friends and family from the mainland.
Just by watching the video, Big Wave and Hono's looked good to me, but I'm not surprised Giovanni's won. I've seen them featured in so many other videos.
Last year when I went to Maui and Kauai, I had garlic shrimp at The Shrimp Station in Waimea on Kauai. It's located on a very busy street and makes a great stop after visiting the canyon.
We need to try it there! 🤙
Team shell on!! It’s like eating a shrimp chip with your shrimp. 🦐 Yummmm!
Giovanni's for me (I would like it if they added the amount of garlic sauce that Kahuku's does), Kahuku's spicy for the gf, but I bet she'd like Honos spicy, need to try that. Have had bad luck every time I've tried to have Fumi's & Romy's, closed or out of what I wanted. Side note, Giovanni's sells a garlic hot dog where they cover it with the garlic sauce which was great! Thanks for being detailed with flavors and counting the shrimp!
So glad we could show more spots and variations of garlic shrimp! We definitely gotta go back for the hot dog 🌭 mahalo!🤙🏻
Gosh, it's been 20+ years since I've had Giovannis shrimp. I still remember the garlic aroma. Yummy!
Nostalgic!
I think Roma’s spicy sweet is my favorite. Drench the rice n shrimp with that sauce ! Woooo!
We visited Oahu for the first time last September & found a shrimp truck in Heeia near the Byodo temple. It’s called Nome Ono & we really loved it!! It had a spicy sauce but it was mellowed out by what was probably coconut milk. It was definitely off the beaten path & seemed to be mostly locals there. BTW we used a lot of your tips when we visited! We love watching you!!!
You gotta try Romy’s og garlic shrimp. Their garlic is carmelized sooo good and unique
We need to go back for that!
I agree w you guys picks!! Thank you for a great video!!
Yay!! Glad you enjoyed this one🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻
Famous Kahuku Shrimp is my favorite, too!
So good! 🙌
Aloha, Amanda & Felix...I loved this Garlic Shrimp Series. It was very informative, just like the Loco Moco episode. Great job. My personal opinion is that Giovanni's has the best Garlic Flavor. A big bonus is the garlic flavor on the rice. I never tried HONO and glad you put this place on the episode. I did see on the Hono menu that they had a pineapple shrimp (sweet & sour) which I am eager to try. Fyi, Kau Kau Grill in mapunapuna has a garlic shrimp that is done with Olive Oil and not butter for a healthier version. May I recommend doing a Mac Salad Series? Big controversy on Frolic now regarding the Best Mac Salad. Just a suggestion. Have an awesome day.
Would love to do a Mac salad episode! We gotta try the shrimp at kau kau next time! Mahalo Rick! 🤙
Excellent video! I love shrimp! Thank you for sharing 😊
I'm a shell on, head on guy. The head get da best flavah!!🤙
Yay, another "best of" episode! I only wish it had been available a week ago, as I had a visitor and took them out to North Shore to try the shrimp truck experience (as well as big waves and shave ice, naturally!). I did some research and finally decided on Hono's. We did enjoy both the regular garlic and spicy garlic shrimp, but that was my first time too (I know, shame for a local grrl! 🤣) so I have nothing to compare it to. Now that I have your excellent review I will surely go back and try some others. Thanks as always for your excellent videos, can't wait till the next one! 😍
Mahalo for watching! 🤙
Guys. This is the best one. Other UA-camrs should benchmark this one. Instead of just saying oh this is so good, you set the selection categories upfront and clearly communicated. Thanks!
Mahalo! 🤙
Love Teds Bakery spicy garlic shrimp 🤤 with side of shoyu chicken and kalbi 😂
Sounds good!
Team Romy's!
We hope we can go back!🦐
I know TEDS BAKERY is mostly known for their pies but DO NOT sleep on their spicy garlic shrimp. 🍤 I literally dream about it 🤤💕 As far as those food trucks go, absolutely YES on Famous Kahuku Shrimp and Jenny’s! 😋👍🏻 But i still, for myself, prefer Ted’s Bakery’s spicy garlic shrimp. Has anyone else tried?
We haven't tried their shrimp yet! For sure next trip! 🤙
Team Romy's because once in a while they actually have prawns, not simply just the regular shrimps! And it tastes fresh! My favorite would probably be Kauai Shrimp, cooked at home.
Fresh prawns!
Not sure anyone has posted but Fumi’s changed their name to Tanaka and moved just 100 yards north on Kam Hwy where there is a few buildings with other stores - loved this episode ❤
Thanks for letting us know! We actually drove by but had no idea 😢
Fumi's May have changed their name to Tanaka's coz, back in da day, the building was originally H.Tanaka Store, back when Kahuku Sugar Mill was up & running. Maybe, somebody that was brought up in/around Kahuku around that time, can shed more light?!..BTW...Felix might be spoiled in his preference chili spicy hot more than Tabasco-type hot coz of Viet(?) background?!...Not really big fan of garlic shrimp but, after watching you guys, taste sampling might be on the horizon?!-lol...Keep these videos coming
Thanks for the info. I was so sad to hear that Funi's is no longer there. 😢
🍍😎🤙🌴🥥🌺🌈
I came here to comment this! Had Tanaka’s two weeks ago after initially freaking out that Fumi’s (my personal fave North Shore shrimp) was closed and found a bunch of Yelp comments saying Tanaka’s was the same business. Just as delicious and amazing as ever, but the new storefront is SUPER efficient, clean, and they even had a musician playing on a small stage! 5 STARS!
Rahjah dat waz confused😂😂tanks
A couple years ago I did a side by side comparison of Fumis & Giovanni's, Fumis being a local favorite and Giovanni's a tourist favorite. Fumis shrimp were bigger and fresher tasting with corn and pineapple. Giovanni's had more garlic flavor, but not as buttery. The shrimp were a little bit rubbery and the rice was a little mushy. All-in-all Fumis was my favorite, but I love buttery garlic shrimp no matter where I can get them! Thank you Amanda & Felix for showing me more places to try!
We recommend kahuku famous shrimp! One of our personal favorites! 👍
For me, it's all about shrimp. Romy's is my favorite. The shrimp is fresh and sweet. My family shares the one pound steamed. Made to order.
The freshest! 👍
Great episode I wish Fumi’s was open to get your take on them I like it my wife loves Giovanni’s
This is my husband and my bucket list thing to do! We also loved Giovanni for the strong garlic flavor but we thought honos had the better shrimp quality and we loved the spicy garlic shrimp there! Have to try Kahuku when we go back
Romy prawns are so fresh! 👍
I love my garlic shrimp with the shell on. I especially like mines crunchy. My go to place use to be L&L in Iwilei next to Costco. Their garlic shrimp was so flavorful, not greasy, nice and crunchy and I left no evidence on my plate!!! I don’t work that side anymore 😢.
Fun video! Thank you for the all the reviews 👍🏼👍🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼. Such foodie worriors 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
I’m definately gonna try Romy’s!! Thanks for the great tips 🤙🏼
Mahalo for joining us! 🤙
Hey Guys! Was out there about a year ago and ate garlic shrimp at the truck next to Hono's. I think it was Giovannis unless its different now? I didn't know there were so many other places to try. Thanks for showing all the good spots for grindz! 😁
The bloopers are the best! Thanks for keeping them in. (Also, look at Felix getting them points... "Keep your eye on the prize!" I see you bro. 😄👍
Haha Mahalo for the kind words and support! 🙏🤙
Tanaka Shrimp (Formerly Fumi’s) so so so good! Wishing I could hop up to the N Shore for a plate right now!
My favorite place for garlic shrimp no longer exists. It was a restaurant in Oak Harbor, named Zorba's. My mouth is watering just thinking of it. Yvonne didn't have much to say, but it was great seeing her again.
I think the places with weak garlic flavor likely used pre-peeled or pre-minced garlic from a jar. Those garlic tend to be less pungent vs fresh garlic.
Let's get it Foodie Ohana!!!! The North Shore knows how to do it. Some trucks are overrated. I'm not saying any names. LOL
We know! 😅
@AmandaFelixEats I've been there and done that. I can say it was a hot, sloppy mess. Not enough napkins for all that drama. 😂🤣😅
For me, I enjoy Giovanni's Garlic/Butter Shrimp with the hot sauce on the side to dip the shrimp just a little bit....Oh Yeah!
Will get the hot sauce on the side next time! 🤙
Jenny's shrimp truck is my favorite! I don't care what no one says 😊
Jenny's is great! 👍
Im a Romys guy myself..but I havent been there since 2018 ....you gotta go back and get the real plate..great vid...
For sure!
Might not be North Shore, but prawns at Kualoa Ranch are high quality.
Jenny’s food truck and Big Wave for us!
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Aloha Shrimp Truck is my favorite! They are super underrated
We will try them next! 👍
Fumis will always be my number 1
So sad they closed! 😭
Love the back to back comparisons and why! And you brought DaVonne to help judge the plates. Always enjoy the bloopers at the end as well. Plus, Haleiwa!💕💕 pro tips from Felix always appreciated 😉👍🏿😀 Great job!
Mahalo for joining us! 🙏🤙
A total shrimp fest! I cook sweet and sour shrimp. I would love all these trucks' secret garlic shrimp recipes. Thank you for sharing.
Giovanni's is also at kakaako above the hmart
got teased about that sushi buffet >:/
Coming soon!!!🥹
Romy's & Giovanni's but been wanting to try Da Bald Guy since I saw them on Living808.
Best of Garlic Chicken & Shave ice or did you guys did those yet lol
Thanks for the rec🙌🏼 we haven’t done it yet, but def on our list 🤙🏻
I have noticed over the years that a lot of the flavorless garlic is from China and not from California or Mexico where we get most of our good garlic.
Oh wow thanks for the info Patrick 🤙🏻
Ted’s has the best garlic shrimp, plus it comes with pie🤙🏾🤙🏾
Will feature them soon! 🤙
If you look carefully, it looks like the garlic they use in Honos comes from the big jar you see at Costco that’s why it’s not as garlicky. The look perfectly squared.
Seems like it could be!
For us, HONOS is the best all around shrimp truck on the island. You can taste the difference. Jeny’s is #2 for us. Cannot compare the others. Been going to HONOS for many years and always satisfied 💯% with the quality and taste!!!
We wanna try all the flavors at Honos!!!🦐🤤
We love the Garlic Shrimp & Kalbi combo for sure!@@AmandaFelixEats
You can get Giovanni's in town at HMART. Romy's hands down the best but too bad it was sold out.
We gotta go back next time!
i need some garlic shrimp!
So good! 🤤
Da Bald Guy garlic shrimp is delicious and the best I had on the island. The shrimps are peeled.
Theirs is bomb too!
I love the Garlic shrimps in the. North Shore. Just curious, how does Felix have time to visit all these culinary places, esp with a full time job.
We try to plan our filming days around his days off 👍
Another great one! Giovani’s and Hono’s! Romy’s is at a different level because it’s a full head on prawn.
So fresh!
I'll try this weekend to goivanni shrimp truck
We hope you enjoy! 🤙
shell off, but if it´s fried, I do like to eat the tail if it´s crispy enough its funny to freak out the people who dont know you could do that. (but if it´s raw or fresh shrimp i wont do that)
Agree👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
Ignorant question, are you /they sometimes eating the shells? I had the Big Wave shrimp last year and peeled off the part they said was thin breading and now I’m like wow I messed up but is it also shell? Help a girl out cuz I’m back in a few weeks and need to do this right
We do eat the shell but you did nothing wrong! We ate it without the shell as well and both taste delicious, so do you girl👌🏼🦐
Eating the shell has the majority of the flavor and makes it crunchy and and soft when you bite into it. The shell is a great source of calcium.
Ted's is the best !!! They remove the shells
Epic Showdown with Da Vonne. Not a huge fan of garlic shrimp. Sorry! But the whole prawns looked so delicious and fresh, I would love to get that plate or go to Cajun Kings in Waimalu for their seafood boils.
You would love romy's! Their prawns are fresh! 👍
i've only tried romy's and giovanni's. wasn't many more options back then. both broke da mouth. shell on mo bettah.
Extra flavor! 👍
Just got here! #1!
You got it! 🙌🤙
My first shrimp truck was Giovannis. But I also like the Garlic Shrimp from Ted's Bakery. Is it not good in your opinion?
We didn't have time to feature them in this video but maybe on the next! 👍
I just watched your poke video, I used to live in Maui but now live in Alaska I went to our Asian store poke is 12.99 a pound. Why is Hawaii poke more expensive they actually get ahi from there?
Suspect high fish prices is fish are bought Fresh of the Boat from United Fishing Agency fish auction @ Pier 38. Checkout Michelle & José food & travel. One of their latest videos went to fish auction... Interesting!
Prices of fish had been going up due to high demand and scarcity unfortunately 😭
@@AmandaFelixEats...Seeming to be current "trend", at least, past 2-3 years?-smh
Oh my gosh it’s my favs Amanda and Felix I really love your guys videos. Do you guys have like a meet and greet to meet your supporters fans. If so when’s the date? I would really love to meet you guys in person and take an awesome photo with you guys. Actually you guys inspired me to go to Japan someday and be brave and that foodies adventures is the realest on what you guys do. I really love you guys you guys are the best on UA-cam and personally I believe you guys are a great couple. Looking forward to get a reply back a comment back. Keep up the great work you guys and I hope more people will follow and subscribe and support you guys!!!! 🫶🫶🫶😍😍😍
Aloha Iliana! Mahalo for the kind words! We are hoping to do another meet and greet this year! Stay tune for updates! Mahalo for all your support! 🙏🤙
Yes I will stay tune. You guys are so frkin awesome 👏 can’t really wait to meet you guys 🤞 hopefully!!! Have a super blessed weekend you guys and please stay safe and enjoy Super Bowl!!!
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I barely comment on the videos cuz I watch every video on my tv…but I just had to come on and comment on this cuz SHRIMP ON SHRIMP ON SHRIMP!!! 🤤😋
Romy’s is my favorite, but whoa they have a shrimp truck now?! What happened to their building? Was it taken down? That’s how long I haven’t gone there. I think it was 2 years ago now
Maybe since covid? Not sure either.. so much change on that side! 😭 Mahalo for commenting! 🤙
@@AmandaFelixEats You’re welcome ☺️ Oh yeah maybe. Hate seeing changes happen especially when you haven’t gone in a while. Can’t wait to explore that side soon! Waiting on baby to come first 😁
Been waiting for this since the live stream tease, mmmmm yummy!
We hope you enjoyed it! 🤙
The best garlic shrimp can be found at Sam's Kitchen in Waikiki! They are the only ones that DESHELL their shrimp!
The bald guy does as well 👍
That's 69 shrimps each in one day 😲
Hono’s is my fave because of the plump shrimp and the flavors just hits!
It was one of the best!
Garlic shrimp is the easiest dish to make at home.
I saw you at Honos!
Hey! 👋🤙
What!? When did Fumi's close? :(
So sad! 😭
Aloha Amanda and Felix. I love Giovanni’s. I hope to try the other places you had shown if I can make it out there in 2025. And yes I eat the shell too 🍤
Shell is where the flavors at!
I have never eaten a shrimp shell on purpose
F A M O U S
K A H U K U
S H R I M P
T R U C K..run da gulch!!
You know that! 🙌
Honos is the best…even better and more flavorful than Giovanni’s in my opinion
They all look great, but I can feel the arteries clogging... 😂
😅😅😅
How many shrimp did you eat?!!
We lost count! 😂
Fumi's moved and now Tanaka Kahuku Shrimp. Same contact phone number.
Interesting! Didn't know!
Like ur videos, but why not squeeze the tails to get all the meat out?
giovanni's is overrated. Romy's is way better!
Oh noooo! Fumi’s has closed. Say it isn’t so…
So sad! 😭
Romy's needs to saute' those Prawns in their Red Garlic Sauce to make their's better than anyone else's.
The steamed one's with the side sauces is boring and is ruining their reputation.
That Garlic Butter and Sweet Chili Sauce shown looked mediocre...
Those Prawns could have easily been thrown in a saute' pan with the Red Garlic Sauce...
So Romy's employees, stop being lazy...
Saute' those Prawns in that delicious Garlic Butter like how it should be done.
If you ran out by 1 p.m. don't you think that's an indication that you need to make more???
Sautéing the Prawns in that sauce is what separates you from all the other places.
Without that, you'll lose your business...
Just my opinion...
We did the same challenge...
Portion size wise, vs a loco moco, I think garlic shrimp is overrated. Same with shaved ice.
There's a Vietnamese dish, caramelized shrimp & pork belly cubes. Don't think it has garlic. Never had it at any restaurant, cuz nobody makes them. Only had it at home when I was a kid. Way better than garlic shrimp. Kinda like thit kho.
Love that same dish!
Don’t go to gio’s it’s beyond over rated was good at one time now it’s just all oily and whatever to me I’m just saying
Hi Amanda and Felix, our family tried FAMOUS KAHUKU days after your review and it was HORRIBLE. The shrimp was not cleaned properly and mushy. The rice was cold and hard as if it was pre scooped and sitting under a heat rack. We ordered 3 plates of the garlic shrimp and all were the same as described above. I would urge your readers DO NOT GO TO FAMOUS KAHUKU. It spoiled a day for us in the North Shore. Others doing google review said the same thing about the description and one even got sick after eating there after your review.. I don't know if Famous Kahuku did "special' plates for your review but I would say it was HORRIBLE. We enjoy your reviews but you should know that FAMOUS KAHUKU WAS GARBAGE. We did try BIG WAVE as well and they were very good as well as GIOVANNIS"S which we have been to before.
Giovanni’s quality 20 years ago was 💯💯 tops.. not anymore. Trash now
Romys is really junk now not good like before
You're gonna hit 50K really soon! Love you guys!
Can’t wait🎉🎉🎉 mahalo captain Geo!
Hi cutest couple on UA-cam! Loved this video with DaVon! So much garlic goodness to pick from! Hard to pick cuz I haven't tried them all. So I'll follow your lead.. your the best food critics in Hawaii!🎉❤️
Awww you’re the best Diana 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼 much mahaloz!
Our favorite was Geste Shrimp over on Maui. Delicious!!! I thought Giovanni’s was nothing special and tasted like what I can make at home.