I was able to experience Fumi's at the new location with my family visiting from out of town. Being this is my first visit as a resident, FUMI'S does not disappoint. This place lives up to the standards in quality of food and quality of service. The systems that they have in place to feed the masses are truly mastered and would come back here again :)

There are 3 major players that most people mention in North Shore: Giovanni's, Romy's, and Fumi's. We've been to Giovanni's before and the combination of the long wait and price, the shrimp was okay. We heard mixed things about Romy's especially overcooked shrimp so we landed on Fumi's. Fumi's changed their location from their small stand to a nice building with plenty of outdoor seating just down the road from their old location. The line was not long when we visited. We ordered the spicy garlic shrimp and the standard garlic butter shrimp. A pleasant surprise was that you can ask them to peel the shrimp. The shrimp was very flavorful and was complemented with plenty of garlic. The rice had the perfect amount of stickiness. It was also nice that they threw in a bit of pineapple which was a nice little treat after the meal. It was so good, we ended up ordering another round. Fumi's has now become our go-to spot for shrimp in North Shore.

Made a stop here during our bus tour and WOW was this delicious. I got the spicy garlic shrimp plate which was so addictive. The rice was fluffy and hot. Everything was perfection. All their plates are around $16 so its kinda expensive but definitely 100% worth it. Seating is plentiful and parking is rough so make sure to carpool...really wish they had one of these in San Diego but will have to come back to Hawaii just for these shrimpies!!!

I haven't been to the Kahuku in years and fumi's did not disappoint. The shrimp were huge and delicious. I wish I had known that more sauce was definitely needed for the rice and shrimp if you want to eat all of it. I got two plates, one i just wanted the shrimp- I thought that would at least get me a dollar off, but it was the same price. The spicy garlic and salt & pepper were killer. This definitely made me want to hit up Northshore more often. I'd only had Giovanni's before this and always wanted to like the spicy but it had too much Tabasco vinegar taste. I definitely enjoyed this so much more- the shrimp seemed bigger and the spicy was a true spicy that added to the overall garlic flavor. Fumi's has definitely made me want to make the long drive to Northshore more often, can't wait to go back cue the drooling

CASH ONLY! So excited to have tried Fumi's! It's located alongside the road in the North Shore. Lots of tour buses stop by, with handfuls of locals and other tourist. We ordered the Spicy Shrimp, and it was enough to share between two people. The service was extremely quick - with our order being ready as we finished paying. The shrimp reminded me of my Thai grandmother's cooking, always a good sign! Great balance of spicy, tangy, and sprinkles of sweetness. As always, we had to end the meal with a dole whip, no regrets! There was live music playing as we enjoyed our meal outdoors, and the guitarist kept us well entertained with jokes & songs. Such great food and vibes!

TL;DR: best garlic shrimp north shore - skip the others After trying each of the garlic shrimp/prawn joint, Fumi's is head and shoulders above both Gio's and Romy's (in that order) Regardless of if you go with the OG or the spicy, the shrimp are always the star of the plate. The sides are always tasty too - corn and pineapple are our favorites The one inconvenience is that Fumi's is cash only - this is your warning to prep and grab cash beforehand We'll 100% be back in Country and whenever we do, it's Fumi's all the way Mahaloz, Fumi's!

This shrimp truck was on our way to our destination... so we stopped over for a quick taste a little after 1 pm. Although there were quite a few tour buses, we were able to find parking easily. LOGISTICS This place gets busy since it serves tour buses, but the line goes by pretty quickly since shrimp plates are pre-packaged so they can serve you immediately after you order. Cash only. There is also a lot of shaded seating available under tents. They also have flush restrooms available (not porto-potties), so another plus. FOOD Hint: Since the shrimp plates are already pre-packaged, they aren't flexible about doing half spicy... however, you can ask (and pay extra) for the spicy sauce on the side. Great option if you want to try both. That said, we shared an order of garlic shrimp to try and had the spicy sauce on the side. The shrimp were big and juicy, and the garlic butter combination paired really well. The shrimp weren't fried, but they were soft enough to eat the shell (which is edible, if you're OK with it). Shrimp are served with rice and a slide of pineapple, which is standard fair here. No salad unlike the shrimp trucks in Haleiwa, but that's OK. The rice also had some garlic sauce on top to give it extra flavor... and unlike my experiences with Giovanni's, the rice wasn't gummy / mushy, I could pick out the individual grains. OVERALL Like a lot of other shrimp trucks... this tastes better than Giovanni's to me, even if the shrimp plates were already pre-packaged. You could actually taste and appreciate the flavor of the shrimp without being overpowered by their sauces. Worth checking out if you're craving shrimp as you drive through the area. Also less of a line.

Ambiance: Local farm feel with live entertainment. Service: Friendly & Efficient. Self serve order and pick up at the window. Food: Spicy Garlic Shrimp. Shrimp was fresh as it peeled nicely. Just the right amount of spice. Not too spicy!

I had passed by this place a million times, or basically every time I drive around the island. I had never stopped by there before until now. Why? Giovanni's. I used to think they were the king of shrimp, but after seeing such good reviews of Fumi's, I decided to give them a try. I arrived around 11:15am and there were already tour busses there with customers sitting on the bench tables outside eating their shrimp and listening to the live music, which was a brilliant idea on Fumi's part. The atmosphere is very chill with aloha vibes. The good thing about Fumi's is that they already have the plates prepared, so whether you want lemon pepper, garlic butter or any of their other flavors, the boxes are already preppy and you don't have to wait. * Note that they take cash only! The other good thing about Fumi's is that they have an outdoor sink where you can wash your hands, as your hands will get greasy after peeling off all the shrimp shells! I ended up getting the butter garlic shrimp plate for $16. It came with 2 scoops of white rice and a pineapple wedge. The first thing I noticed was that it wasn't drenched in butter garlic sauce like their competitors. The shrimp are plump and fresh from their farm (not frozen), and they really let the shrimp shine on its own without drowning in sauce. This is one thing I appreciated most. I would definitely return in the future. The live entertainment really added to the overall experience!