This Ramshackle Shrimp Shack Hiding In Hawaii Serves The Best Seafood Around
You know the saying, “don’t judge a book by its cover?” Of course, you do, but we bet you didn’t know it also applies to restaurants — especially in Hawaii. You see, when you call an island chain surrounded by the Pacific Ocean home, you inevitably become spoiled by the incredible, fresh seafood and sushi options available to you, but the best of the best isn’t served at fancy resorts nestled along Waikiki Beach. In fact, it is at this ramshackle Oahu eatery that you will find some of the most mouthwatering shrimp in Hawaii.
Welcome to the Shrimp Shack, a bright, yellow food truck nestled on Oahu’s windward coast right on the beach.
Featured on the Food Network, the Travel Channel, and the Cooking Channel, as well as receiving rave reviews TripAdvisor, the Shrimp Shack may not look like much, but after just one bite of their tasty shrimp, you’ll be hooked for life.
Their award-winning pan-fried garlic shrimp is, unsurprisingly, the star of the modest menu here. In fact, it's the reason so many tourists flock to this eatery every year.
If garlic isn't your thing, you’ll also find spicy and coconut shrimp as well as grilled Mahi, snow crab, mussels, and calamari. And, of course, it’s all served in true Hawaii fashion: with two scoops of white rice.
Non-seafood dishes include hot dogs (with chili or without), corn dogs, and fresh Kahuku corn. Wash it all down with a Kona coffee or tropical fruit float.
You’ll find the yellow van situated at Ching’s Store, just past Kahana Bay Beach Park. It’s hard to miss this bright van as you’re driving along the coast, and we guarantee you won’t be disappointed. If you love shrimp as much as we do, the Shrimp Shack is an absolute must-visit for anyone driving along this remote stretch of highway when hunger strikes.
The Shrimp Shack is located at 53-360 Kamehameha Hwy., Hauula, HI 96717, and is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit their website.
If you love shrimp as much as we do, you’ll want to plan a visit to the Shrimp Capital of the World. It’s found right here on Oahu, and boy, will you be satisfied.
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With more than 10 years of experience as a professional writer, Megan holds a degree in Mass Media from her home state of Minnesota. After college, she chose to trade in her winter boots for slippahs and moved to the beautiful island of Oahu, where she has been living for more than five years. She lives on the west side but is constantly taking mini-road trips across the island and visits the neighboring islands whenever she can getaway. She loves hiking, snorkeling, locally-grown coffee, and finding the best acai bowl on Oahu.
