Giovanni’s Shrimp

As a longtime fan of Giovanni's, I was thrilled to find that their H Mart food court location in Honolulu brings their iconic garlic shrimp to town. While it's undeniably missing the outdoor shrimp truck atmosphere of the North Shore, that's simply a matter of location, not a fault of this establishment. Instead, this spot offers a much-needed alternative for those who want to enjoy their legendary shrimp without making the trek.I ordered the regular shrimp plate, which was priced at $17.50 as of March 2025--a great deal for the quality and portion. The shrimp were cooked to perfection, coated in that signature garlicky butter sauce that makes Giovanni's so well-loved. Every bite was rich, flavorful, and indulgent. Given how heavy the dish is, I recommend asking for an extra lemon wedge to brighten things up with some acidity. It makes a noticeable difference in balancing out the richness.For anyone craving Giovanni's but short on time, this location delivers the same great flavors in a more accessible setting. It may not be the full North Shore experience, but the food speaks for itself. I'll definitely be back.

It was my first time trying Giovanni's infamous shrimp! This review is for the indoor location in downtown Honolulu (Kakaako), tucked away on the second floor of Hmart. Unlike their food trucks in Haleiwa and Kahuku, this spot had no wait at all! It's such a hidden gem! We ordered at the register with the nice cashier and the food came out incredibly fast and was warm when it hit the table.We ordered the scampi. The garlic flavor was bold but not overwhelming. The shrimp was tender and cooked well, you could eat it with or without the shell. Every bite was garlicky, buttery, but just a bit too salty.This location is a convenient option to avoid the long lines at their trucks. I'd recommend stopping by if you're in the area and get the scampi with spicy sauce on the side! It'll be on my itinerary whenever I come back to Oahu!

This spot is located on the second floor inside the H Mart in downtown Honolulu. We visited around 1 PM on a Saturday and didn't have to wait for a table. There are plenty of tables available, so finding a seat shouldn't be an issue. I usually go to their food truck when I'm in Honolulu, but I'm thrilled they've opened a location downtown--it's so much more convenient! I ordered the shrimp scampi, the original! The shrimp were huge and packed with garlicky goodness. Fair warning--it gets messy, so have some wet wipes handy. I also got the mac salad as a side. The portion is pretty small, so if you have a big appetite, I'd recommend ordering two. Overall, a great spot to satisfy a shrimp craving! I'll definitely be coming back.

Love this little food hall above the H Mart in downtown Honolulu. It's a very basic hall with small food stalls along the walls.This is a very convenient place to get garlic shrimp without having to drive all the way out to Kahuku. While it loses it's charm being in a non-descript food hall instead of outside in Kahuku, the garlic shrimp over rice is almost as good. They also had a garlic dog for those that don't just want shrimp and my wife loved it.The service is a lot faster here since the lines aren't long and it's probably easier to cook in a real kitchen.

Omg, all I wanted for this trip was some garlic shrimp and Giovanni's delivered! Located on the second floor of the same building as H Mart is where you will find the restaurant. The shrimp was perfectly buttered and had so much garlic...just what I love! The rice was also perfectly cooked! Best Mac salad! I can't want to go back already!

This place was always one of my favorites when old make a North Shore trip. I enjoy this town location in Kakaako! Giovanni is located at the Korean supermarket Hmart on the second floor in the food court at Kakaako. You can get a parking validation for eating here or shopping at Hmart. It's so nice to not have to drive to the North shore for some Giovanni's. My favorite and the most popular is the garlic shrimp scampi w garlic on the rice. People say you can make this at home yourself but it's nice to eat out sometimes. Bring some gum or a mint because you'll smell like garlic all day. I also enjoy the side hot sauce. The place was filled with Japanese tourists when i went on a weekday, it's nice to see this place with business since it's kinda isolated upstairs of Hmart. Can't wait to go again, the butter, garlic, shrimp, lemon, hot sauce hits the spot every time!

Don't feel like driving up to North Shore for some Giovanni's? Well you're in luck! This Giovanni's is located in a food court area right above H-Mart with lots of places to sit and enjoy your food. There's a parking structure behind the H-Mart or you can try your luck with street parking. The shrimp is just as good as the food truck. I've tried the scampi (the best!), hot & spicy and lemon/butter. I personally like the scampi the best because it's full of flavor. The hot & spicy is REALLY spicy and the lemon/butter is kinda bland imo.

Must Go. I almost skipped it despite my friend's recommendation. The shrimps were big and plump, with the perfect amount of garlic seasoning over oily rice, yum. Not an everyday meal (butter/grease) but a must try. I sat down to try one shrimp bc I wasn't hungry but couldn't stop until I ate half the plate. Lots of shrimps on that one plate, probably 10-15? You will use your fingers and it will get messy but that's part of the experience. I was glad to see the shrimps weren't deep fried but sautéed. It was so tasty that I'm still thinking and drooling about it on my flight home.. Will come again the next time I visit, hopefully to the OG north shore location next.

3.5 starsIf you're wanting to avoid the drive to North Shore and the wait for the food truck, the Giovanni's brick & mortar is here to save the day. Located a few miles off Downtown Waikiki, right above HMart in the food hall. Scampi Shrimp Plate ($17.50): Olive oil, garlic, lemon butter sauce panfried with a dozen shrimps - served alongside 2 scoops of rice topped with a little more garlic sauce. I remember the garlic sauce being more garlicky in flavor which I felt was lacking this time around. Shrimp is made easy to peel.Garlic Dog ($5): I've never seen this item offered at the food truck prior so decided to try it out in two variations - one in the bun and one with rice. It would have been nice if the bun was toasted or a sweet roll bun instead. Just an average all beef hot dog, nothing special but it is a good price. Cashier was friendly and welcoming. Hot sauce provided upon request - very spicy!Plenty of indoor seating within the food court with high chairs available as well.

Wanted to try this place as it was a hyped up place on my list. The service was fast but the girl who took are order looked a little annoyed with us. The food was just okay. I think it needed some more salt.