The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa welcomes two new food options to Food Truck Row this fall—Beyond the Crust (pizza) and Island Banana Juice. These two vendors join other popular mobile eateries which are located by Legacy Path and Krauss Hall.
Food Truck Row adds variety to the food offerings on campus. The format provides opportunities for local businesses, many run by UH alumni, to become an active part of the campus community. With a strong emphasis on locally sourced ingredients, the vendors highlight Hawaiʻi’s culinary traditions while creating a space where friends and colleagues can gather.
Food Truck Row is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
- Kooks Coffee: 7 a.m.–3 p.m.
- Island Banana Juice: Tuesday–Friday, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
- Krazy Dogs: Tuesday, Wednesday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
- Saap Saap: Monday, Wednesday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
- Soul Fusion: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
- Beyond the Crust: Thursday, Friday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
- Veek Plant Based Burger: Tuesday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
- Veggie Dogs: Monday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Similar to the other options at Food Truck Row, the new vendors share a passion for high-quality ingredients and food made with love you can taste.
Beyond the Crust
Beyond the Crust has brought wood fired oven pizza to the UH Mānoa campus.
Owner and UH alumnus Ricky Mead was inspired by other North Shore pizza vendors, sparking his decision to open up shop three years ago. Since then, he’s never looked back. It’s clear that Mead’s journey from being a student to entrepreneur is more than just a business venture, but rather, a personal passion and way to bring the community together.
Mead described his “full-circle feeling,” coming back to campus after graduating in 2014, “It’s cool to see how much it’s changed, yet also stayed the same.”
Island Banana Juice
Bananas for bananas? Island Banana Juice specializes in fresh banana juice with a variety of toppings. Using only locally grown Hawaiʻi bananas that are picked at peak ripeness for their natural sweetness and flavor, their banana juice is creamy, healthy and satisfying. The banana juice also contains zero added sugar or ice, making it a perfect option for breakfast, lunch, or a quick snack.
Owner Keiichi Obayashi is mixing up the perfect blend of Japanese snacking with fresh flavors. Originally from Japan, Obayashi moved to Hawaiʻi nearly 20 years ago. Getting into the banana business was easy, “I think everyone likes bananas” Obayashi commented. And he wasn’t wrong, the juice truck has been going strong for five years now.
For any updates or announcements on Food Trucks follow @UHMFoodSvc. For a complete list of food options on campus, visit the UH Mānoa Food and Dining Services website.
