What is Hi.Shack Taste of Aloha?

Hi.Shack is a multi-cuisine restaurant in Waikiki serving 80+ dishes spanning Filipino food, Mexican street food, Maine lobster rolls, burgers, pancakes, and specialty drinks including boba and cold brew.

Where is Hi.Shack located?

1911 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu — in the Kalakalan building near the Ilikai Hotel.

Open daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

What is Hi.Shack known for?

Filipino dishes like Lechon Kawali and Pork Adobo, birria tacos and quesadillas, Maine lobster rolls, smashed burgers, and their extensive 80+ item menu.

How much does Hi.Shack cost?

Prices range from $5 (tacos) to $55 (family platters). Most items are in the $10-$20 range. Budget options start at $7.95.

Hi.Shack Waikiki Menu & Prices 2026 | Full Review

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The Hi.Shack Story

Hi.Shack didn't start as a restaurant — it started as an orange food truck on the streets of Waikiki.

The owner, Glory, built Hi.Shack from the ground up, serving authentic Filipino food to locals and tourists who stumbled upon her bright orange truck. Word spread. Lines grew. And in November 2025, she opened this brick-and-mortar location — Hi.Shack's first-ever restaurant.

I had the chance to talk with Glory during my visit. She's warm, welcoming, and genuinely passionate about the food. You can taste it in every dish — the recipes are personal, not corporate. The tapsilog tastes like someone's lola made it. The birria has that slow-cooked depth you only get when someone actually cares.

And yes — Glory's Triple Smashed ($18.95) on the menu? That's named after her. It's her burger, her recipe, her restaurant.

That's the difference between Hi.Shack and the tourist traps down the street. This isn't a franchise. It's Glory's vision, served on a plate.

The Food Trucks Are Still Running

If you can't make it to the restaurant, Hi.Shack's iconic orange food trucks are still serving Waikiki:

Location	Address	Distance
Food Truck #1	2002 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815	2 min walk
Food Truck #2	421 Niu St, Honolulu, HI 96815	5 min walk

Same food, same quality — just grab-and-go style. The restaurant gives you the full experience with seating, BYOB, and the complete menu.

What I Ordered (My Honest Review)

I visited Hi.Shack in November 2025 and ordered four dishes to get the full experience. Note: the menu rotates seasonally — some items I tried may not always be available. Here's what stood out:

Tapsilog Filipino breakfast with beef tapa eggs and garlic rice at Hi.Shack Waikiki

Tapsilog ⭐ Must Try

The dish that put Hi.Shack on my radar. Tapsilog is a classic Filipino breakfast: thinly sliced beef tapa marinated in a sweet-savory sauce, served with garlic fried rice (sinangag) and two sunny-side eggs (itlog).

The beef was tender with crispy edges. The garlic rice had that perfect toasted garlic flavor without being greasy. Break the egg yolk, mix everything together, and you'll understand why Filipinos eat this for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Verdict: If you've never had Filipino food, start here.

Birria quesadilla with consomme dipping broth at Hi.Shack Waikiki

Birria Quesadilla ($18.99) ⭐ Must Try

This is the dish that keeps showing up on everyone's Instagram. A massive flour tortilla stuffed with slow-braised birria beef and melted cheese, then griddled until the cheese forms a crispy crust on the outside.

It comes with a cup of rich, slightly spicy consomme (the braising liquid) for dipping. The combination of crispy cheese, tender beef, and that savory broth is addictive.

Verdict: Order this if you love birria tacos but want something more filling.

Glory's Triple Smashed ($18.95)

Named after the owner herself, this is Glory's signature burger. Triple smashed patties with onions, yellow American cheese, and house-made truffle sauce. Comes with a mountain of fries.

The patties had great crust from the smash technique, and the truffle sauce added richness without being overpowering. This is a serious burger — not a wimpy hotel restaurant patty.

Verdict: One of the better burgers in Waikiki, especially at this price point.

Lobster Taco ($8.00 each)

Fresh Maine lobster meat in a soft tortilla. For $8, this is solid value — most places in Waikiki charge $15+ for lobster tacos with half the meat.

Verdict: Great add-on if you want to try the lobster without committing to the full roll.

Specialty Lemonade ($7.99)

I got the Mango Tango — fresh, not too sweet, perfect for Waikiki heat. They have nine flavors ranging from passion fruit to Blue Grenade.

Total spent: ~$75 for two people with drinks. For Waikiki, that's reasonable — especially considering the portion sizes.

Hi.Shack Full Menu & Prices (2026)

Fast & Easy Breakfast (7 AM – 2 PM)

Item	Price	Description
Hawaiian Loco Moco	$15.99	Burger patty, 2 sunny side up eggs, steamed white rice, house made brown gravy
Adobo Loco Moco	$15.99	Filipino pork adobo, 2 sunny side up eggs, steamed white rice, adobo sauce, green onions
Breakfast Quesadilla	$15.99	2 eggs, cheddar cheese, pinto beans, green onion, cilantro, jalapeño, flour tortilla
Breakfast Tacos (Vegetarian)	$5.00/ea	Avocado, Mexican cheese, pico de gallo, eggs, corn tortilla. Add breakfast meat +$1/ea
Spam, Eggs & Rice	$8.99
Portuguese Sausage, Eggs & Rice	$8.99
Hi.Shack Big Breakfast	$12.99	Spam, Portuguese sausage, bacon, sausage patty, 2 eggs and rice
Ham, Egg & Cheese Croissant	$8.99

Side orders: Fruit Bowl $7.00 · Hash Browns $1.50/ea

All Day Breakfast

Item	Price
Breakfast Burrito	$15.99
Breakfast Wrap	$14.99
Green & Eggs Omelette (Vegetarian)	$14.99
Philly Cheese Steak Omelette	$18.99
Eggs Benedict	$15.99

Add protein +$5.00: Chorizo, Spam, Bacon, Ham, Portuguese Sausage, Spicy Sausage, Sausage Patty or Link

Pancakes & Crepes

Item	Price
Bannela Pancakes	$10.95
Banana Mac-Nut Pancakes	$12.95
Ube Pancakes	$17.99
Pancake Special (1 pancake, 1 egg, 2 bacon)	$7.95
Strawberry & Banana Nutella Crepe	$13.95
Banana Nutella Crepe	$10.95
Chicken & Cheese Pesto Crepe	$14.95

Filipino & Local Faves ⭐ ⭐

Item	Price
Lechon Kawali	$17.99
Pork Adobo	$15.99
Pancit w/ Chicken	$19.99
Pancit w/ Shrimps	$22.99
Pancit w/ Lechon	$25.99
Pancit w/ Lumpia Shanghai	$24.99
Chicken Fried Noodles	$13.99
Shrimp Fried Noodles	$14.99

Pineapple Fried Rice 🍍 🍍

Item	Price
With 5 Jumbo Shrimps	$24.99
With North Shore Garlic Shrimps	$23.99
With Chicken Inasal	$20.99
With N.Y. Steak	$28.99
With Lechon Kawali	$23.99

Flavors of Mexico — Tacos ⭐ ⭐

Item	Price
Birria Tacos	$5.00/ea
Fish Tacos	$5.00/ea
Shrimp Tacos	$6.00/ea
Lobster Tacos	$8.00/ea

Quesadillas

Item	Price
Cheese Quesadilla	$12.99
Birria Quesadilla	$18.99
Chicken Quesadilla	$18.99
Shrimp Quesadilla	$19.99
Fish Quesadilla	$20.99
Lobster Quesadilla (3oz)	$28.99

Family Packs (Great for Sharing)

Item	Price	Description
Birria Taco Platter	$55	12 birria tacos with consomme
3-in-1 Combo	$55	1 Philly cheesesteak, 3 tacos, and 1 crab lobster roll

Mainely Lobsta Lovers 🦞 🦞

Item	Price	Description
Connecticut Lobster Roll (3oz)	$27	Maine lobster, warm butter on toasted buttery hoagie roll
Connecticut Lobster Roll (1oz)	$16	Smaller portion — great for trying lobster on a budget
Cali Lobster Roll	$27	3oz Maine lobster, coleslaw, bacon, avocado, tomatoes
Maine Lobster Roll	$27	3oz Maine lobster tossed in mayo on toasted buttery hoagie roll
Glory's Spicy Lobster Roll	$27	3oz Maine lobster in spicy mayo lobster sauce

Burgers & Sandwiches

Item	Price
Hi.Shack Cheeseburger	$9.95
Big Stack Cheeseburger (Double)	$14.95
Baconnaise Burger	$9.99
Bacon Cheeseburger	$10.95
Mushroom Melt Burger	$12.95
Truffle Swiss Mushroom Burger	$12.95
Spicy Hawaiian Burger	$13.95
Brunch Burger	$13.95
Paradise Burger

Make it a combo (fries or salad & soda or water) +$5.99 · Double patty +$5

Starters

Item	Price
Wings & Fries	$15.99
Chicken Tender & Fries	$14.99
Mozzarella Sticks	$10.99
Lumpia Shanghai	$12.99
Loaded Bacon Cheddar Ranch Fries w/ Crispy Chicken	$17.99

Kids Meal

Item	Price
3pc Chicken Tender & Fries	$8.99
3pc Chicken Wings & Fries	$8.99
Cheeseburger & Fries	$7.99

Includes juice drink or bottled water

Drinks

Item	Price
Protein Rich Smoothie	$12.95
Cold Brew Coffee (7 varieties)	$5.95
Boba Drinks (6 flavors)	$8.00
Fresh Lemonades (8 flavors)	$5.99
Specialty Lemonades (9 combos)	$7.99
Mocktails	$4.95
Mojitos (4 flavors)	$4.95
Fountain Sodas	$3.50
Bottled Water

Lemonade flavors: Mango Tango, Green Lagoon, Sundown, Island Wave, Sunny Hawaii, Honeymooners, Honey Gurl, Blue Grenade, Bird of Paradise. Cold brew options: Regular, Ube, Dirty Matcha, Mocha, Latte, Cappuccino, Matcha Latte. Boba flavors: Strawberry, Mango, Honeydew, Matcha, Milk Tea, Taro/Ube. Mocktails: Waikiki Sunrise, Blue Lagoon, Margaritas. Mojitos: Strawberry, Mango, Mint, Passion Fruit.

Restaurant	Hi.Shack — Taste of Aloha by Glory
Type	Restaurant (first location — started as food truck)
Cuisine	Filipino, Mexican, American, Hawaiian Fusion
Address	1911 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815
Hours	7:00 AM – 10:00 PM daily
Phone	808-341-7542
Price Range	$$ ($10-30 per person)
Known For	Filipino Food, Birria Tacos, Lobster Rolls, Smashed Burgers
BYOB	Yes — bring your own drinks
Reservations	Walk-ins welcome
Parking	Public garage on Ena Rd (3 min walk, paid)

Hi.Shack Waikiki: Full Menu, Prices & Honest Review (2026)

Quick Info

The Hi.Shack Story

The Food Trucks Are Still Running

What I Ordered (My Honest Review)

Tapsilog ⭐ Must Try

Birria Quesadilla ($18.99) ⭐ Must Try

Glory's Triple Smashed ($18.95)

Lobster Taco ($8.00 each)

Specialty Lemonade ($7.99)

Hi.Shack Full Menu & Prices (2026)

Fast & Easy Breakfast (7 AM – 2 PM)

All Day Breakfast

Pancakes & Crepes

Filipino & Local Faves ⭐ ⭐

Pineapple Fried Rice 🍍 🍍

Flavors of Mexico — Tacos ⭐ ⭐

Quesadillas

Family Packs (Great for Sharing)

Mainely Lobsta Lovers 🦞 🦞

Burgers & Sandwiches

Starters

Kids Meal

Drinks

What to Order at Hi.Shack

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The Vibe & Atmosphere

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Hours & Location

How to Get There

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Why Hi.Shack Went Viral

1. Filipino Food in Waikiki is Rare

2. The Food Spread Looks Incredible

3. It Feels Like a Secret

4. The Fusion Actually Works

5. The Value is Real

6. It's a Real Local Success Story

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