Ono Grindz and Makeke at Wai Kai — Local services in Oʻahu

Our first stop on the 2025 Hawaii trip. Friends that are living here in Oahu brought us here the first night of our visit early April 2025. We were impressed with the volume of vendors and the organization of the event. We ordered the lamb and beef shawarma from one vendor, garlic shrimp from another vendor and finally a sugar cane drink with strawberry from a third. I forgot to take pictures of our orders, but took some general pictures. Our hosts ordered their own plates and brought lawn chairs. We sat down at the grassy area and enjoyed our meals until a little rain made us pack up in a hurry, thankfully we had finished our meals. The rain subsided quickly and we walked back to the edge of the water to enjoy the views for a little longer. I have already pre selected the next vendor I will visit the next time...

Had fun. We went Thursday about 345p. Free parking lot and street parking available with NO entrance fee. Very organized with set vendor set ups. Decent option of food and drink vendors. We got 3 different pork hash from pork hash man, smash burger and grilled chicken pita gyros from kababa mama, bbq brisket from hometown bbq and strawberry mango smoothie from milky was. I also bought a great tea combo from local boiz tea. There was sui much space just to put and relax on the wai kai event lawn... they also provided beach mats to use. We would do this again just for...

Soooo much food! Everything looks so good too. I wish I'd taken more pictures to remember everything. We arrived around 5:30p, and it was busy and crowded, but still plenty of food. I think my most favorite was the mochi donuts!!! Omg, never tasted any donut like it!!!

Handicap parking available. All activities are on level ground. There's a large area where one can lounge on the grass . There are no chairs though, so if you need one, you may want to bring...