Now that we relocated to the North Shore, we started our search for the perfect shrimp truck. The “shrimp trucks” are renown in the area, with one truck featured in the TV series Hawaii Five O. As you drive along the coastal road, these trucks and shacks dot the landscape every few miles, with many clumped together in some places.

Our very first stop was to Fumi’s — one of the top shrimp trucks on several reviews. We discovered that the actual truck was closed as a result of the pandemic, but they had opened a brick-n-mortar store just a short distance further down the road. Knowing traffic can get pretty intense along the North Shore, we went early and were first in line when they opened (lower-left). Just moments after we ordered, a tour bus stopped, then more tour buses. The owner says that there are times when the entire parking lot is filled with tour buses.

We like to try several trucks on outings like this, so we just shared one meal, expecting to have more at another location later. The garlic-butter shrimp was delicious, though we prefer our shrimp to come already shelled — both for ease of eating, and so the flavor stays with the shrimp instead of being lost with the shell.

Another stop was at Big Wave — another highly rated shrimp truck. Because it was now a couple hours later in the day, there was already a line to just to place the order. We were lucky though, as shortly after we placed our order, a REALLY long line developed at the order window.

Here we shared a coconut shrimp plate. Already shelled, they were both easier to eat and there was more flavor. We definitely preferred this style.

While researching where to go on the North Shore, we came across one YouTube video that talked about “Seven Brothers.” This brick-n-mortar restaurant was not on any other “Best Of” list we read, but it still sounded intriguing, so we went there the next day.

They are best known for their hamburgers, so we shared one.

WOW best sums it up! This burger looks impossible to eat at first glance (left). It turns out that it is so huge because of two very thick onion rings stacked on top of the burger though. Take one of those off, eat it separately, and the burger then is large, but possible to eat (middle-right).

We decided that this hamburger was very possibly the best hamburger we have ever had. Even the onion rings (upper-right) are a cut above others we have had. We liked it enough that we went back a second day for another…!

We also ordered their coconut shrimp, and they were our favorite after tasting this style at several restaurants and food trucks on the North Shore.