Giovanni's Aloha Shrimp

Windward Coast


No longer a lonely little vehicle, graffiti-covered Giovanni’s is flanked by a covered patio and surrounded by a veritable fleet of other food trucks. With all the great competition, feel free to not follow the hordes here, although the garlicky shrimp scampi still pack a punch. Dealing with the shells, however, is a pain.


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