Laverne’s is one of a handful of my top favorite Lunch Wagons and definitely my top spot for a smoked meat plate. I always get this if we decide to take out from here. Meaty smoky goodness with onions really hits the spot for satisfying that smoke flavor taste cravings! Delicious!!! I like mine with all white rice, but normally it comes with two scoops of white rice and mac/tossed salad. I was told the pork adobo was here good too. So If your in Waikele come check them out and support our local businesses!! Update: My Smoked Meat Plate with all white rice is still delicious as ever and the husband tried the Beef Stew and really enjoyed it as well. Thick and hearty flavorful sauce with plenty of chunky veggies and stew meat. 10/30/2022 My mom enjoyed the Kalua Pig Cabbage Plate. She said it was soft to chew. Chicken long rice had a nice mild flavor with a ginger flavor as well. My husband tried the Roast Pork Plate for the first time and said meat was tender and gravy was flavorful. 05/18/2023 Husband picked up dinner after work. My favorite Smoked meat plate with delicious smoked onions is still #1 and my husband still loves the roast pork plate- still as good as ever. Got mom the mini chicken long rice. She loves it. Mild ginger flavor. Terrific Dinner!! If u haven’t yet, check them out. U won’t be disappointed. 08/19/2023 Aloha everyone! Updating again for Laverne’s Lunch Wagon. After work my husband grabbed us dinner- my favorite, smoked meat plate with all white rice At Laverne’s Lunch Wagon. This plate literally lasts me 3 meals it’s so filling and satisfying. Rich smoky flavor just makes your mouth water and you can’t wait to dig in! Delicious!! 🤤 my husband got his regular- the roast pork plate but sadly they made a mistake and gave him all white rice too instead of the Mac Salad. He was not happy but his meal was good and it really helped that he ordered gravy all over this time! People make mistakes, and after all the times we ate here, it was a first. It didn’t take away from the quality of their food as well,so make sure you take just a extra minute to check your order before you leave 👍

Delicious food that was served quickly. I got the kalua pork mini plate and it was perfect, hit the spot and was enough food to fill me up plus a little extra. Update: second visit was 9/16/21 and I got the Mahi mini plate with only rice. Wow, it really exceeded all my expectations. The sauce was creamy and buttery, and the capers were lovely pops of slightly salty bites that paired nicely with the flavors of the sauce. I will definitely get it again.

SO. GOOD. They have so many good local options to choose from. We got lau lau, lomi salmon, beef stew, and chicken long rice. The kids loved the chicken long rice, and frankly so did I. The lau lau was so rich and juicy, will 100% be ordering it again! Lomi salmon and beef stew were both awesome too, you really can’t go wrong with anything from this place!

I first had Laverne's in 2021 amd had no idea what chicken long rice was. Today, I'm back after spending 2 years dreaming about it. I know I will never find this on the main land and I don't know if and when I'll ever come back to Hawai'i but God knows if I do, I'm coming back to Laverne's!! You will be grateful if you do!

Super cool and chill food truck dishing out local favorites. The crew on shift were very friendly and welcoming. The smoked meat is out of this world. The smokiness is on point and the meat is tender. I will be back again to try another combo but you gotta try the smoked meat at least once! Will be back!

Fantastic food! I come here a few times a month. I grew up cooking and eating traditional Hawaiian food in an imu. This is the closest you will find to that authenticity on Oahu. Kalua pig, squid luau, chicken long rice, lomi salmon, and haupia are on point!

So so good! I had no idea what chicken long rice was before ordering and was disappointed upon opening the container- but I'm SUPER glad! It's sooo good! The noodles taste like a high quality chicken noodle soup somehow. Fun to eat too! Not a weird texture. The kalua pork was really good too and not fatty, tons of it too. Mac and rice were good but nothing crazy. Will definitely be back and get the same thing! Definitely try the chicken long rice - you won't be disappointed. Great portion for the price too! They do take card but it's an extra % and some other trucks here don't so bring cash!

It is one of the better hawaiian food places on the island. Also, they have one of the best squid lū'au dishes, in my opinion. You can't go wrong with the amount of food they serve and the price for it. When we're ono for hawaiian food, or doing a hawaiian food themed get together, this is our go-to!