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Eat & Drink

Geste Shrimp Truck: Kahului’s Iconic Plate

Hawaiian scampi, spicy pineapple, lemon pepper, hot & spicy — Maui's most famous shrimp plate, served from a truck off Kahului Beach Road.

Geste Shrimp Truck has been parked off Kahului Beach Road for years and has earned the kind of word-of-mouth that fills its picnic tables before noon. Twelve large shrimp, two scoops of rice, macaroni salad, your choice of flavor — Hawaiian scampi is the gateway order, hot & spicy is the local one.

What to know

  • Hours: Tue–Sat ~10:30 AM–5:30 PM (check social before driving over).
  • Address: Kahului Beach Rd, just past Hobron Ave.
  • Cost: $15–$17 per plate.
  • Payment: Cash only — there’s an ATM at the gas station across the road if needed.
  • Best move: Order the Hawaiian scampi for first-timers; ask for extra bread to soak up the butter.