Giovanni's Shrimp Truck, Haleiwa, Hawaii

[@MarkWiens]

Giovanni's Shrimp Truck, Haleiwa, #Hawaii Do you love shrimp and garlic? You're going to love this plate of deliciousness! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXLUqpt-nrGegJo

[@shingapore]

I miss eating the bbq prawns in Bangkok!

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

I finally went for the FIRST TIME, two weeks ago. Oh, maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan ... it was THE BOMB! Well worth the two hour bus ride to get there, too. :) :) :) Cuz and I went to the one in Kahuku, right next door to your other favourite place, that "Kahuku Superette" whose poke was outta site! We had the garlic shrimp scampi. It was .... a-maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaazing.

[@nvaleyjoe]

Song: Strings of My Heart - Pete Masitti

[@zakfuji6303]

nvaleyjoe thanks uce

[@nanaphoenixadam]

I never get tired of watching this particular video again and again. That must be mindblowing plate of goodness prawns!!! I want!!

[@TamTranTriZzle]

"oohhh.. I just got a burp of garlic... wonderful" ~ The best line you have ever uttered!

[@whitd.2120]

Was there in 2000. What a day. One love. ❤️😊

[@Vin_Dre]

The delay time from bite to expression shows the level of deliciousness.

[@bellacube6442]

i like the same facial expression you make every time you take a bite of the foods you eat.

[@jakelerms1935]

Roses are red violets are blue bella let me marry you. 😭😍

[@simplicity63]

That is a chill foodtruck. Thank you for all your great video's Mark.

[@stroseblue]

Fantastic and genuine coverage. Thank you.

[@raffaelecolucci4947]

mark you have the best life!!! eating and traveling you can't get much better then that!

[@spacerobot10]

I really enjoy watching your videos, Mark! Especially your reaction after tasting awesome food! Haha!

[@rosabracamontes7690]

My wife and I went there, we even wrote our names down on the wall it’s delicious , we had a blast in Hawaii ❤

[@Shichman]

Love these old vids!!!

[@h3rmion3grang3r]

You do not know how glad i am to have found your channel. Its so entertaining and youre so awesome too. I watch your videos everyday and sometimes i comeback for seconds and thirds hahaha get it. Love your channel!!!!

[@mylasim308]

I just started watching your vlog and I'm addicted.

[@cher128bx]

Just found your channel and am really enjoying it. Are you based in Hawaii? All your travel pieces are so well done, well edited and well scripted. Looking forward to watching more. Keep up the great work.

[@grrrltraveler]

Good to know the shrimp plate there is still good. But $13... U.S. inflation.

[@Rice60640]

Hawaiian Tourist Trap.

[@EatTravelSteve]

Shrimp and the rice are imported. Almost everything you eat in Hawaii is imported.

[@Brian-nf1gd]

AMAUSA-Steve Williams I went to Hawaii and that is partly true but any thing with seafood there is not imported

[@JeremyDeg]

I’ve been their and it’s alright and it’s a really long line but it’s a nice place

[@K2Torazo]

@@EatTravelSteve where’d you get your sources from? The shrimp is not imported. Lol

[@matteedeonarine1933]

That plate of shrimp will just fill me up...heavenly delicious. 😋😋

[@ygui7558]

The shell is the BEST part. All the flavor is in the shells. Eat it!

[@BulookLazah]

Y Gui oh

[@101OmegaProject101]

Wish I stopped by Oahu while I was visiting relatives in Maui. Love visiting Hawaii, it's such a nice place.

[@ElleXY]

Love how you switched up the music in this video!

[@Samwalton85]

Hey mark I'm little late to this video but it's a great one. Question: do you always eat shrimps with the shells? Is it a common way to eat shrimps that way somewhere? Because I've always had to peel it off and I've never heard of it being eaten that way. Best wishes from Kuwait!

[@ke2]

You can eat the shrimp however way you want but when you're eating garlic shrimp, they cook it with the shell and so the shell has the garlic flavor.

[@blossomgonzales7410]

Mark, I swear you have the best life. 😊😊😊

[@MarkWiens]

Thanks, I'm thankful!

[@AnchonCat]

Love the soundtrack! Adds to the experience of the cid

[@MarkWiens]

Cool, thanks for the feedback Abdul!

[@MsLansones]

I've been trying to decipher this recipe and it seems to me that the shrimp (my guess) is coated with a light (possibly just cornstarch) batter then deep fried. It is then added to the butter/garlic mixture to coat the shrimp. I've not tried this "YET" but judging from the pictures from other bloggers visiting Oahu and enjoying this dish that is what I've gathered so far.

[@MarkWiens]

I think that's a pretty good guess. They do seem to be in a very light cornstarch so all the garlic sticks to the shrimp. Let me know how your recipe turns out!

[@elpidioespinoza302]

I remembered going here every weekend while I was on active duty. It used to just be a large tent. Even got to sign the truck. That was in 2003. The spicy garlic shrimp 🌶️🧄🦐 was the best.

[@guillermocampa9279]

The way you eat it makes me so hungry

[@spoon2k]

I miss visiting this exact location in 2018. Here I am watching it in 2020 : (

[@Foodietuyo]

Anyone here in 2019?

[@naturelife7536]

2020

[@bobbysmudra4118]

2023

[@ozza26]

Nothing like a good food truck!

[@chrisfuse5916]

Best shrimp ever had this in 2000 unforgettable

[@conanwahengbam1643]

Hey Mark, I love each and every video of yours. It's always fantastic and awesome how you eat and talk about it. BUT BUT.. whats legendary is your expression XD Always eager to see more of your awesome expression and man, never give up even if some people say bad things about it. TC

[@MsPrettybabe23]

Gosh, I love shrimps and garlic rice! I thought I was just imagining but Hawaii has created my imagination about food combos.. Keep 'em comin'!

[@Harihar_Patel]

You should be an actor, you have the most amazing expressions.

[@mart3h]

He's not faking it though :P

[@MarkWiens]

Thank you!

[@Harihar_Patel]

I love your videos as well Mark Wiens!! You should go to this place between Mumbai and Pune that is famous for its Batata Vada, a placed called Lonavla. The food is seriously out of this world!!

[@armeyf]

I've eaten at Giovanni's. He's not joking, it's amazing!

[@AngieBarrettBigBearsWife]

Some of the best shrimp I've ever had!

[@eatvlogrepeat6317]

I love this video! Whats the name of the song during the video? And is it copyright free?? Thanks

[@nijokongapally4791]

Shrimp dish very nice😋👍💯 good video💖😍

[@hananiabdullah8305]

Looks really yummy , and now you make me hungry Mark..

[@MarkWiens]

Thank you for watching Hanani!

[@russiancupcake6723]

You make amazing videos I'm russian in USA

[@xxkasperxx]

This truck was killer ,,,, loved the creole truck next to this one too in Haleiwa

[@DosBrosSouthbay]

Yes!!!! Giovannis food truck was the best of the shrimp trucks that we try You’re absolutely right they’re delicious

[@fkamokam]

Oh my... I need to go there this weekend!

[@discipleofdark1]

Hi Mark, how far from Honolulu is this truck, and why dont you make a video of your 10 favorites foods of all.

[@h5u2i]

that's so great! love to see your expression after eatting shrimps!!! thanks for sharing!!! that's amazing

[@jackiesandoval2547]

That looked so good. Happy trails in Hawaii .

[@MarkWiens]

Thanks Jackie!

[@nahpoli]

We're going this summer and will definitely go there, you make it look so good, mahalo!!

[@mang0smoothies]

Hey Mark! I've been watching your videos for about 2 years now and I love all of them. I never did comment on any of your videos so I thought i'll drop by on this one to let you know how awesome your videos are. I esp love it when you are in India and eat their street food because their food looks just marvelous. Also, you should do some vlogging for examples days that you're not out traveling and eating, what do you normally do in Thailand, what you normally do at home, also i would love you to do more videos where you talk about you and your wife just so we have a connection to you. There are some cute Couples tag videos on youtube where you basically answer some questions about you and your significant other and you HAVE to have her in the video too! I see some scenes where shes in it and she is BEAUTIFUL! would love to see her more, other then that, keep up the awesome work Mark.

[@MarkWiens]

Hey, it's great to hear from you, thank you for taking the time to comment. Also, I appreciate your feedback and also your support. When I was just in Japan, I tried to film some vlogs, I'll edit them soon and see how they turn out. Thanks for the couples interview idea, I'll see what Ying says about that! Once again, I appreciate you watching my videos!

[@Maxout685]

Great video. I love shrimp, just sad it's hard find fast food truck like that here in NZ selling shrimp. What is the name off that song/singer in the video?😄😄😄

[@LilRichy369]

Hi Mark, big fan of yours. 2 questions. 1. What is the name of the song(s) on this video and 2. how do you stay so fit with all that food you eat ;)

[@EnjoyDifferentTaste]

Wow this is amazing!

[@Caramello82]

Hi Mark, have you ever tried this dish in patong beach - phuket? If yes then where! Thank

[@mutchachoshohepa9735]

LOVE ALL UR VIDZ BRO CANT BELIEVE U HAVE TRAVELLED THE WORLD FOR FOOD U THA MAN BRADAH SAFE AND TUFF TRAVELS

[@lyhthegreat]

someone needs to make a gif outta the face he makes everytime he eats lol.

[@ayrtonekananda]

+lyhthegreat for sure. lol . that late 'delicious!' reaction tho' takes a lot of time to process and then BAM *thatface lol

[@sadienails4880]

lyhthegreat omg yes .... I luv his facial expressions lol

[@yellowbird500]

Especially when he leans to the right, lol! My husband and I have started doing the same when we like a dish.

[@fuzzynyan]

So envious ;_; I have become highly allergic to shrimp. All I have left is to watch people eat it LOL! :) great video mark!

[@MarkWiens]

Sorry to hear that, but that's alright, still many other delicious things to eat!

[@Robbyjubbly]

I like eating prawns with shell on too especially if it's fried. Nice one mark!

[@MarkWiens]

Great to hear you do too Robert!

[@millyi3894]

You make me so excited about my trip to Hawaii and stuffing my face and laying out on the beach. Beached lol. Thanks dude! :)

[@theshape7214]

How was it?

[@kik3babyblu3]

Mark! Another great video ;) .. Moree videos mark.... The best you tube channel..

[@scorporsupremacy7948]

Now there is one of my favorite addictions 🦐🌶🍤🌶🦐

[@kalakale-s9w]

I'll have to check that out, thanks for the tip. Do you have any hobbies?

[@evogardens]

Hey there Ying & Mark, YES! I LOVE SHRIMP & GARLIC ! I think I'm gunna need a mop & bucket after watching you devour those prawns. The old digestive juices are really flowing. $13 is reasonable I think. Here in Sydney, Prawns that size go for about $25 per kilo uncooked. Did you leave a message on the van? Stay safe. Jim.

[@HenrikWind]

Nice videos you make. I have a question. My English is not that good. What is the difference betveem shrimps and prawns.

[@enforcervt]

+Henrik Wind , nothing

[@gr8o2h2o]

Yeah, I love it when they cook shrimp crisp and the meat is just perfect not over cooked and you can just eat the whole thing head tail and all. Like eating high grade potato or shrimp chips!!!

[@PiichuTV]

Awesome eating! What the name of the background song?

[@MissRaina100]

cool video! Also whats the name of the song?

[@LAAPmusic]

hey Mark! what was the reggae song playing for a short time in the beginning of the video?

[@angeliniyao5224]

Thanks for all the helpful info! Keep it up :)

[@retahdude]

Shell on is the best way to enjoy it!!! But how to eat it is not the issue, more like which shrimp truck to choose from! Lol they're all delicious.

[@ttasd1]

Shrimps, garlic, olive oil and butter, you can't get wrong with this one!

[@MarkWiens]

Good seasonings!

[@dguit]

Hi Mark,I wanted to ask you about the restaurant that is on the video when it finishes with all the chickens being turned over the coals of a barbecue,it look so delicious!Thanks for all the great food!Dave

[@MarkWiens]

Hey Dave, that place is called Ray's Kiawe broiled chicken in Haleiwa, Hawaii. Video and article for that coming soon.

[@armeyf]

Hawaii is expensive. Believe me, it's worth the price. I lived there for many years. He mentioned it's disputed as to which was the first Shrimp Truck; To my knowledge, Giovanni's is 'understood' to be the first (and best). You usually have a line to order but everything is worth the wait. I realize Mark prefers spicy food and this isn't spicy. I assure you, it's worth, what's probably $17 now, and you will get a no ka oi plate of shrimp!

[@SuperSafari6]

Mark what day of the week and what time were you there? I'm going next week

[@Jacob_Giovanni]

My family runs the trucks 🙌 amazing food and delicious ❗️ mahalo

[@justinshimazu2256]

Looks good hope you enjoyed

[@faizaanpatel7004]

Great vids man! Keep it up

[@hamoNEZiANqirl]

I thought I was the only one who liked eating it whole with shells and all! Yaaaay!!

[@JendChow]

Damn Mark... one should not watch your channel when on a diet. LOL!

[@MarkWiens]

Haha!

[@mike363]

WOW! I love seafood especially SHRIMP!!! Just because of that video I need shrimp now thanks mark lol

[@edmyrvespucci]

OMG. Giovanni's Shrimp Truck is the bomb... sooooo good!

[@jacquelinemunoz7272]

love you show, very much😜😘

[@johsel13]

Omg you came to my town. You should of tried kahuku famous shrimp right up the hill by the gas station. They are way better then giovani . 'My opinion though

[@Beckala67]

I wholeheartedly agree! I went there yesterday and took my daughter there today. She agrees that Famous Kahuku Shrimp Truck is not only $2 cheaper per plate, but it's tons tastier! Their hot sauce is even tamer than Giovanni's, and didn't have a long line when we were there.

[@layziehorse72]

i forgot how oily those shrimp plates were, still worth it.

[@12BFAVORED]

Thanks for sharing...

[@robertyoshioka6019]

Mark: I believe that the shrimp is locally farmed...and you should also note that the shells, including the tail, are all edible, with flavor hiding under the shell! Your video makes me miss Hawaii. Eat on, dude! Best, RBYoshioka

[@lawrenceviles4887]

The shells too Mark?

[@tomato603]

I want to move to Hawaii, Mark. How's the life there? What made you move out?

[@MarkWiens]

Hello Toma, good to hear from you, hope you can move to Hawaii! I really like staying in Hawaii, great place to live, but now I'm back in Asia!

[@simplicity244]

This looks so yummy

[@rmlorenz128]

I gotta try Giovanni's .. I already tasted the ones from Romy's and Fumi's

[@pugapino]

Romy is the only shrimp truck left that sells it’s own local kahaku shrimp. Everyone else has imported shrimp. If you want local hawaii shrimp. There is only one choice.

[@chefy649]

had the shrimp there when I was in Hawaii not to long ago excellent tasting !!!

[@yusadani755]

I don't understand why Giovanni's is popular. Their food is oily to the max! Last time I went, the rice was drenched in oil. The shrimp tasted like oil.

[@hawaiinationalguard3]

Hey Mark I live in central Oahu. I wanted to see you try li hing mui and loco moco

[@dguit]

Thanks Mark,I'll be sure to watch it!Dave

[@MarkWiens]

Thanks Dave!

[@Mini-fn9vy]

Awesome!!!!!mark you always make me soooooo hungryyyy.^^

[@Reddragondiaries]

Awesome eating!

[@MarkWiens]

Thanks Tom!

[@thekoking3866]

what song was that at the beginning?

[@taylenday]

Strings Of My Heart (1850/1) Pete Masitti / John Andrew Barrow

[@thekoking3866]

Thank you sir

[@lyhthegreat]

you should try them without the shells too to see if they taste better with the shells on or not

[@j.w.spears5783]

I think he was the drummer for the Wonders on That thing you do.

[@007JNR]

so...do you not take out the digestive track?

[@michxoxo1]

Need to go to Hawaii just for this :)