Question 1

What is the best garlic shrimp in Hawaiʻi?

Accepted Answer

North Shore shrimp trucks, garlic butter, and paper plates. The line is worth it. The top garlic shrimp spots in Hawaiʻi are ranked on Da Plate Lunch Index by local residents — not tourist reviews. There are 16 curated spots statewide.

Question 2

Where can I find garlic shrimp in Hawaiʻi?

Accepted Answer

Garlic Shrimp can be found across Oʻahu, Maui, Hawaiʻi Island, and Kauaʻi. Da Plate Lunch Index lists 16 independently-owned spots — no chains. Browse by island for the best local picks.

Garlic Shrimp

Romy's Kahuku Prawns & Shrimp

Giovanni's Shrimp Truck

Ted's Bakery

Andy's Kahuku Shrimp

Macky's Kahuku Sweet Shrimp

Macky's Sweet Shrimp Truck

Giovanni's Aloha Shrimp Kahuku Truck

Giovanni's Aloha Shrimp Haleiwa Truck

Blue Water Shrimp & Fish Market

Fumi's Kahuku Shrimp Truck

Giovanni Pastrami

Romy's Kahuku Prawns & Fish

Hifumi

Geste Shrimp Truck

Shrimp Station

Savage Shrimp Kauai