Aloha Michelle & Jose! I love Waiahole Poi Factory. The best Hawaiian food for sure! And I'm not really a sweet tooth but I love the Sweet Lady of Waiahole. An amazing dessert. Great video and now I'm super hungry. 😂
ALOHA Misty!! We definitely agree with you on loving Waiahole Poi Factory. The history of this gem was also very interesting to know. We loved the Sweet Lady of Waiahole we ended going back several times for it!! 😂😋 Mahalo nui for your support!! We really do appreciate it!! FYI our list of eatz continues to grow with all your videos!! ❤️🥰😋
Thank you soo much for the kind words!! Yes we are from Texas. Houston to be exact. Stay tuned bc we covered a spot in Kaka’ako that does Texas style BBQ and we can say 100% it’s representing the Lone Star State!! We’re definitely planning to showcase some more TX BBQ in the future!!
The best/easiest description for making lomi salmon is pico de gallo + diced salmon, Hawaiian chili's can be substituted for jalapenos, but is totally optional. Haupia can be made by adding warm water to dried coconut & straining thru cheesecloth. Arrowroot powder is usually added as thickener. Refrigerate until firm, usually 4-6hrs
Pro tip for Waiole Poi Factory, call ahead to get your order quicker. Hard to do when you order their ono (delicious) desserts. I like mixing my lomi lomi salmon in my poi and then eat it with whatever protein I ordered. Glad you enjoyed it! 🍍😎🤙🌴🥥🌺🌈 FYI, try the ho'i'o salad. a.k.a. fiddlehead fern.
ALOHA Braddah Bruce!! We couldn't make up our minds in time to call it in. The line actually moved pretty quick, so the wait wasn't too bad. We definitely agree with you on their onolicious desserts!!😋😋 Since we're customers for life now...we'll be sure to try that ho'i'o salad. Big question...do you prefer your poi fresh or fermented and sour?? If fermented...where do you suggest we go to try?? 🤔 As always mahalo nui for your continued support!! We appreciate you!! 🤙
@@michellejosefoodandtravel I don't know any place that serves sour poi. Typically, it just old poi at home. Some people like it when it bubbles...lol Me, I love it fresh or a day or two old. Next time you guys head out there, try the Tahitian dessert. Between the cold haupi ice cream and the warm compote, ono'licious!!!
@@BraddahBruce so maybe next time we'll just get some poi from Waiahole and then ferment it at home a couple days and try it!! OMG we were so fixated on the Sweet Lady of Waiahole we didn't even look at the dessert menu in detail...dang we missed the Tahitian Lady as well as butter mochi and homemade cookies!! We'll have to rectify this on our next visit!! 😂
no lau lau? that's my all-time favorite... and although it looks horrible, squid or beef luau is fantastic. about poi - the longer you let it sit, the more sour it is. and the thickness can be described with how many fingers are needed to get it into your mouth. 'one' finger poi is the thickest... oh - eat it with other foods... it was my baby food (with sugar added) and pretty much every baby in Hawaii...
Aloha imuawarriors!! Unfortuntely no lau lau in this video. We have tried lau lau before and we really enjoyed it. It's super flavorful and the taro leaves really elevate the flavors more. We also tried and LOVED squid luau. It's delicious and the looks never bothered us and you never can judge a book by its cover!! We did not know about the measuring of poi by fingers!! LOL We've learned for sure to eat it with other foods. We think its great with the kaula pork and pipikaula ribs!! Mahalo for showing your support!! We truly appreciate it!!🤙🏽
🤙🏼🤙🏼❤️🤙🏼🤙🏼…… great video guys!!! Love Waiahole Poi Factory. Proud of visitors who try our local dishes. Especially poi! If you ever get the chance, try some ‘uala poi. It’s mashed sweet potato and water. We get it from the farmers market. (Windward Mall in Kaneohe). I think you’d like that👍🏼 Mahalo for supporting our local businesses❣️❣️ P.S. I recently served Vanilla ice cream over Kulolo for dessert (that we bought from Foodland) and it was Da Bomb!!! I donnoh how come I didn’t think of that before. 🤤🤤🤤
Awe mahalo nui loa!! We were so sad we didn't get to visit them last year, so we made sure we were able to visit them this year and it was amazing!! Definitely some ono grindz. We love to try local dishes whenever possible. We will add the 'uala poi to our list for sure😋. BTW we love going to the Windward Mall too!! We've discovered so many local vendors and business there whenever they have markets (indoors and outdoors). We also love the fact that Leonard's has a truck in the parking lot too. Overall...Kaneohe is just beautiful with the mountains in the backdrop. Again,
ALOHA....Was scrolling thru FB & came across local okazuya place in Kaneohe called Masa & Joyce Okazuya. Through Google Maps, was going thru their page & this place needs additional, in-depth scrutinizing!-lol
Harry we absolutely loved going to Kaneohe each and every time this trip. It really isn't too far of a drive from our condo in Waikiki. Just looked them up and they've been in business since 1978 so sounds like they got something good going on. Will definitely be adding this to our list of eatz for sure bc they seem to have a variety of goodies😋!! If you go before us...let us know for sure!! As always Harry we appreciate you and enjoy all the great info and pro-tips you always offer!! Mahalo nui!! 🤙
@@michellejosefoodandtravel....Don't mention it! Because I live in C Oahu, don't get out to Windward side very often. Have heard good reports about Masa & Joyce's. FYI....Another "label" for fiddlehead fern salad is Warabi. Am compiling pretty long menu line-up!-lol
@@harrymiram6621 that's good to know about Masa & Joyce's!! Definitely love supporting local and the M & P places for sure. They're the ones you know grinding out the best eatz usually!! We've never heard about fiddlehead fern until you and looked it up...definitely looks uniquely shaped!! LOL FO SHO the menu line-up is SUPER LONG 🤣but no complaints from us!!
Hi josephuahinui2182! We definitely love Helena’s especially their pipikaula short ribs. Their poi there is very good especially with the short ribs and kalua pig. We appreciate that they give you the Hawaiian pink salt and onions with each meal too!! Adds even more flavor to flavors that are already ono!! Thank you for taking a moment to check out our video and share your favorite spot for Hawaiian eats!! 🤙🏽
Hi None Ya! Yes, we actually missed out on a few other things in addition to the squid luau like their version of laulau and their Ho'io salad. We have tried squid luau before at Helena's and loved it so we will definitely be trying it at Waiahole Poi Factory when we go back later this summer/fall. It's hard sometimes to eat everything when we film numerous places in one day. So many ono grindz😋 makes it hard to drive back to town because we always want to fall into a kanak attack😴 afterwards!! 😂 Mahalo for taking the time to check out our video and definitely please share any other recommendations you have as we love to try new things!!
Elaine we never even thought of doing that!! We'll definitely try that combo out next time for sure. Any recommendations of your fave spots for poi?? Again, mahalo nui for taking the time to check out our video/channel. Your support is greatly appreciated!! 😊
@@michellejosefoodandtravel Hanalei Poi is our fav, but it’s from Kauai. It can be found at Costco & other supermarkets like Foodland or Times. Looked for it this week, but Times, Mililani said no delivery this week.
@@elaineh1041 we are putting this on our list when we go back next year. So sad we didn't know this trip bc we went to Kauai for a day. Stay tuned for that video!! Will try from them out for sure though one way or another!! Mahalo nui for this recommendation and of course your continued support!!
Ooooooh that sounds good...we didn't even think about doing that!! Great recommendation and will definitely try all of it bc we love lomi salmon, kalua pork, and lau lau!! 😋 Thank you for taking the time out to check out our video/channel!!
Aloha Michelle and Jose 🌺. I’m happy you’re both trying traditional Hawaiian Food. The Windward Side, Waiahole Poi Factory makes their poi fresh. It’s tempting to drive down to Waiahole, everything is so Onolicious! The deserts is the bomb! My favorite is the Kulolo. 😋However, most of the Locals can make this at home themselves. I can do this too, but hard work! 😂 In fact, I have Poi in my fridge now. 🤗Hats off to you both for trying Local Traditional Hawaiian Food. Mahalo! 🌺 🤙🏽
Aloha Rebecca!! We definitely love Hawaiian Food!! It's definitely onolicious!! We were hoping that when we went to Waiahole that we would see Liko outside making some fresh poi, but we'll have to go back and try another time. We cannot agree with you more on the desserts. Their haupia is so creamy, but the Sweet Lady of Waiahole with that haupia ice cream and the kulolo...just 😋😋😋!! We watched a few videos on how poi is made and yes...it definitely looks like quite a bit of hard work especially the pounding to make it smooth. Is it homemade poi in your fridge?? If not, where's your favorite spot to get it when you don't want to make it and do you like it fermented and sour?? Mahalo nui loa for taking the time to check out our video/channel. We truly appreciate your support and it really means alot to us!! 🤙🏼🌺😊
So curious question...when poi ferments like that...do you refrigerate it or let it sit out?? Does it start to taste sour at that point?? 🤔 Inquiring minds would love to know!! Also, any recommended places for poi that you suggest? Mahalo again for taking a moment to check out our video/channel. It's definitely appreciated!! 🤙😉
When I get there , I’m going to go to the Highway Inn in Kaka’ako for their tasting plate. A bit of everything Hawaiian on one plate. It will definitely be my first time trying Poi. I’ve seen people adding a bit of sugar to it. It sounds like an acquired taste and adjust to suit.
Rod tell us how it is!! We wanted to check Highway Inn as well since we were in Kaka'ako several times, but one can only fit so much food in the belly!! 🤣🤣 If you can, try the kulolo from there too!! Heard it's delicious as its fresh from Kaua'i. I think it's only on certain days too!! We're excited for you!! As always thank you so much for your continued support!!
@@michellejosefoodandtravel You will have to wait till May 2023 Lol. That’s when I’m planning my Hawaiian holiday 🌴 for a report of the Highway Inn.. I’ve seen a couple of UA-camrs do the Highway Inn (Hawaiian Traveller - Sean and Epicurean Rd.) Getting all the tips I can 🤙
@@RodSwansmad May 2023 will be here before you know it!! We're already planning for our next trips. Sean is definitely awesome and we love watching him too!! He's given us a ton of great tips too!! Keep up the planning and thank you so much for your continued support. We really appreciate you, Rod!!
Oh-Ehm-Gee!-lol....If it were me, could EASILY have spent $35+ on my olate lunch selection. Would've ordered the Kanaka Nui Plate, w/side orders of squid luau, Ho'i'o salad & kulolo for dessert. FYI....Ho'i'o salad is aka fiddlehead fern & kulolo is made from steamed taro & is similar to butter mochi, in texture but Stickier!-lol....Jose, majority of Hawaiian cuisine "purists" would take issue w/even the suggestion of adding sugar to poi.....SACRILEGE!-lol....In cases of toddlers/infants that have/had food allergies, some parents would mix in poi w/baby food to boost immunity, as poi is hypoallergenic. Myself, aye prefer my poi Sour, fermented for,at least, one week!.... Have known close relatives that used this method of feeding their keiki & several are now >6ft/225#! One of them even runs his own MMA dojo!-lol....Will need to make it down to Waiahole Poi Factory, as song lyrics say...."Some Day Soon!"
Harry if we weren't eating somewhere else afterwards...trust us we would've easily purchased the Kanaka Nui Plate!! We've been stretching the bellies as much as possible but not much luck. 🤣 I (Michelle) cringed a little when Jose said to add sugar!! Where is your favorite spot for poi? We want to try several places to see the various versions. That's very interesting to know it can be served to toddlers/infants and that it's great for immunity. We should eat it more often then!! That's crazy to know that can also aid in growth!! MMA dojo...WOW!! Definitely make a trip and let us know if you end up getting the Kanaka Nui Plate!! Mahalo nui for your continued support as always!!
BTW.....Is your page receiving/registering all my replies/comments? On some replies, am responding/commenting on my Pixel6 & on others, am on my computer....Just Wondering
@@harrymiram6621 to confirm...we are receiving all your replies...but we have to check our email to get the notification sometimes bc it doesn't show up on our main comments page where all the comments are supposed to come in so we're just going in now and checking emails regularly to be sure we catch all of them. Not just your comments but others too. Mahalo for your patience though!! 😉
I've been wanting to try that dessert! Kulolo, haupia ice cream...YUM! I'm no purist as I like poi with sugar. Or as a dip for kalua pig and lau lau. Must make my way there!
We seriously went back for seconds on the dessert that same day and then again a few more times each time we were near/in Kaneohe!! 🤣 Oooooohhh that's good to know you add sugar to your poi. Do you like it sour/fermented more? We definitely want to try other spots so let us know if you recommend any other places. Your belly will thank you for going for sure!! Mahalo nui for your continued support!! We really appreciate you and love reading your comments!! 😊🤙🏼
@@michellejosefoodandtravel Got my fix today! It was sooooo gooood! Sweet but not too sweet. Ice cream was so creamy and the kulolo really did have a fudgy texture. Almost went back for another. If they had tables I would've grabbed a plate as well. Day old poi is usually what I eat. I suppose if it was older and sour, more sugar would be appropriate. Or mix in a scoop of haupia ice cream! haha...
@@harleydy YAY YOU!! It's literally the perfect dessert and combo of sweet but not too sweet😋!! It's very hard to not go back for seconds or thirds!! 😂 We figured out a plan for our next return to Waiahole Poi Factory...we're going to pick up some poi and take it back with us to sit for a day or two and then try it. Should we refrigerate or let it sit out? Mahalo for your continued support...we really appreciate it!! 😊
Close but still so far away!! 🤣 We did not think to try the poi with the lomi salmon. Will have to try that out next time. Is it frowned upon to add sugar to it?? Mahalo for taking the time to check out the video and let us know where your favorite spot is for poi!! 😊
@@michellejosefoodandtravel It is not frowned if you add sugar. Some like it fresh and some like it aged (sour). I personally like it more fresh. Poi is like the rice on a plate lunch for me...can mix whatever is on the plate with it. Safe travels!
@@rawnkurozawa5472 this is good to know. We heard mixed comments. Next time we're going to try it aged since many have recommended it. We're curious on the sour flavor of it. Mahalo for stopping in!! We appreciate it!!
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Aloha Michelle & Jose! I love Waiahole Poi Factory. The best Hawaiian food for sure! And I'm not really a sweet tooth but I love the Sweet Lady of Waiahole. An amazing dessert. Great video and now I'm super hungry. 😂
ALOHA Misty!! We definitely agree with you on loving Waiahole Poi Factory. The history of this gem was also very interesting to know. We loved the Sweet Lady of Waiahole we ended going back several times for it!! 😂😋 Mahalo nui for your support!! We really do appreciate it!!
FYI our list of eatz continues to grow with all your videos!! ❤️🥰😋
@@michellejosefoodandtravel Thanks so much guys. Love the videos keep em coming. Are you from TX? Please do some mouth watering TX BBQ!
Thank you soo much for the kind words!! Yes we are from Texas. Houston to be exact. Stay tuned bc we covered a spot in Kaka’ako that does Texas style BBQ and we can say 100% it’s representing the Lone Star State!! We’re definitely planning to showcase some more TX BBQ in the future!!
@@michellejosefoodandtravel Awesome. Sunset BBQ is amazing. Can't wait for your TX videos!
@@FoodFiend nailed it!! Soooooo ono for sure!! We hope to visit a few soon so fingers crossed!!
The best/easiest description for making lomi salmon is pico de gallo + diced salmon, Hawaiian chili's can be substituted for jalapenos, but is totally optional. Haupia can be made by adding warm water to dried coconut & straining thru cheesecloth. Arrowroot powder is usually added as thickener. Refrigerate until firm, usually 4-6hrs
Mahalo for the recipes Harry!! Will let you know if we end up trying it and how well/bad we do!! 😊We appreciate you as always!! 🤙🏼
Pro tip for Waiole Poi Factory, call ahead to get your order quicker. Hard to do when you order their ono (delicious) desserts.
I like mixing my lomi lomi salmon in my poi and then eat it with whatever protein I ordered. Glad you enjoyed it!
🍍😎🤙🌴🥥🌺🌈
FYI, try the ho'i'o salad. a.k.a. fiddlehead fern.
ALOHA Braddah Bruce!! We couldn't make up our minds in time to call it in. The line actually moved pretty quick, so the wait wasn't too bad. We definitely agree with you on their onolicious desserts!!😋😋 Since we're customers for life now...we'll be sure to try that ho'i'o salad.
Big question...do you prefer your poi fresh or fermented and sour?? If fermented...where do you suggest we go to try?? 🤔
As always mahalo nui for your continued support!! We appreciate you!! 🤙
@@michellejosefoodandtravel I don't know any place that serves sour poi. Typically, it just old poi at home. Some people like it when it bubbles...lol Me, I love it fresh or a day or two old. Next time you guys head out there, try the Tahitian dessert. Between the cold haupi ice cream and the warm compote, ono'licious!!!
@@BraddahBruce so maybe next time we'll just get some poi from Waiahole and then ferment it at home a couple days and try it!! OMG we were so fixated on the Sweet Lady of Waiahole we didn't even look at the dessert menu in detail...dang we missed the Tahitian Lady as well as butter mochi and homemade cookies!! We'll have to rectify this on our next visit!! 😂
no lau lau? that's my all-time favorite... and although it looks horrible, squid or beef luau is fantastic. about poi - the longer you let it sit, the more sour it is. and the thickness can be described with how many fingers are needed to get it into your mouth. 'one' finger poi is the thickest... oh - eat it with other foods... it was my baby food (with sugar added) and pretty much every baby in Hawaii...
Aloha imuawarriors!! Unfortuntely no lau lau in this video. We have tried lau lau before and we really enjoyed it. It's super flavorful and the taro leaves really elevate the flavors more. We also tried and LOVED squid luau. It's delicious and the looks never bothered us and you never can judge a book by its cover!! We did not know about the measuring of poi by fingers!! LOL We've learned for sure to eat it with other foods. We think its great with the kaula pork and pipikaula ribs!! Mahalo for showing your support!! We truly appreciate it!!🤙🏽
🤙🏼🤙🏼❤️🤙🏼🤙🏼…… great video guys!!! Love Waiahole Poi Factory.
Proud of visitors who try our local dishes. Especially poi! If you ever get the chance, try some ‘uala poi. It’s mashed sweet potato and water. We get it from the farmers market. (Windward Mall in Kaneohe). I think you’d like that👍🏼
Mahalo for supporting our local businesses❣️❣️
P.S. I recently served Vanilla ice cream over Kulolo for dessert (that we bought from Foodland) and it was Da Bomb!!! I donnoh how come I didn’t think of that before. 🤤🤤🤤
Awe mahalo nui loa!! We were so sad we didn't get to visit them last year, so we made sure we were able to visit them this year and it was amazing!! Definitely some ono grindz. We love to try local dishes whenever possible. We will add the 'uala poi to our list for sure😋. BTW we love going to the Windward Mall too!! We've discovered so many local vendors and business there whenever they have markets (indoors and outdoors). We also love the fact that Leonard's has a truck in the parking lot too. Overall...Kaneohe is just beautiful with the mountains in the backdrop.
Again,
ALOHA....Was scrolling thru FB & came across local okazuya place in Kaneohe called Masa & Joyce Okazuya. Through Google Maps, was going thru their page & this place needs additional, in-depth scrutinizing!-lol
Harry we absolutely loved going to Kaneohe each and every time this trip. It really isn't too far of a drive from our condo in Waikiki. Just looked them up and they've been in business since 1978 so sounds like they got something good going on. Will definitely be adding this to our list of eatz for sure bc they seem to have a variety of goodies😋!! If you go before us...let us know for sure!!
As always Harry we appreciate you and enjoy all the great info and pro-tips you always offer!! Mahalo nui!! 🤙
@@michellejosefoodandtravel....Don't mention it! Because I live in C Oahu, don't get out to Windward side very often. Have heard good reports about Masa & Joyce's. FYI....Another "label" for fiddlehead fern salad is Warabi. Am compiling pretty long menu line-up!-lol
@@harrymiram6621 that's good to know about Masa & Joyce's!! Definitely love supporting local and the M & P places for sure. They're the ones you know grinding out the best eatz usually!! We've never heard about fiddlehead fern until you and looked it up...definitely looks uniquely shaped!! LOL
FO SHO the menu line-up is SUPER LONG 🤣but no complaints from us!!
Helena’s is the best Hawaiian food
Hi josephuahinui2182! We definitely love Helena’s especially their pipikaula short ribs. Their poi there is very good especially with the short ribs and kalua pig. We appreciate that they give you the Hawaiian pink salt and onions with each meal too!! Adds even more flavor to flavors that are already ono!! Thank you for taking a moment to check out our video and share your favorite spot for Hawaiian eats!! 🤙🏽
You guy’s missed the best thing there the squid luau. Next time try it.
Hi None Ya! Yes, we actually missed out on a few other things in addition to the squid luau like their version of laulau and their Ho'io salad. We have tried squid luau before at Helena's and loved it so we will definitely be trying it at Waiahole Poi Factory when we go back later this summer/fall. It's hard sometimes to eat everything when we film numerous places in one day. So many ono grindz😋 makes it hard to drive back to town because we always want to fall into a kanak attack😴 afterwards!! 😂 Mahalo for taking the time to check out our video and definitely please share any other recommendations you have as we love to try new things!!
try eating your poi with Lomi Salmon…so ono (hawaiian for yummy”) 💕🍃
Elaine we never even thought of doing that!! We'll definitely try that combo out next time for sure. Any recommendations of your fave spots for poi??
Again, mahalo nui for taking the time to check out our video/channel. Your support is greatly appreciated!! 😊
@@michellejosefoodandtravel Hanalei Poi is our fav, but it’s from Kauai.
It can be found at Costco & other supermarkets like Foodland or Times. Looked for it this week, but Times, Mililani said no delivery this week.
@@elaineh1041 we are putting this on our list when we go back next year. So sad we didn't know this trip bc we went to Kauai for a day. Stay tuned for that video!! Will try from them out for sure though one way or another!! Mahalo nui for this recommendation and of course your continued support!!
Next time mix the lomi salmon with the kalua pork(or with lau lau), and even mix it in the poi.
Ooooooh that sounds good...we didn't even think about doing that!! Great recommendation and will definitely try all of it bc we love lomi salmon, kalua pork, and lau lau!! 😋 Thank you for taking the time out to check out our video/channel!!
Aloha Michelle and Jose 🌺. I’m happy you’re both trying traditional Hawaiian Food. The Windward Side, Waiahole Poi Factory makes their poi fresh. It’s tempting to drive down to Waiahole, everything is so Onolicious! The deserts is the bomb! My favorite is the Kulolo. 😋However, most of the Locals can make this at home themselves. I can do this too, but hard work! 😂 In fact, I have Poi in my fridge now. 🤗Hats off to you both for trying Local Traditional Hawaiian Food. Mahalo! 🌺 🤙🏽
Aloha Rebecca!! We definitely love Hawaiian Food!! It's definitely onolicious!! We were hoping that when we went to Waiahole that we would see Liko outside making some fresh poi, but we'll have to go back and try another time. We cannot agree with you more on the desserts. Their haupia is so creamy, but the Sweet Lady of Waiahole with that haupia ice cream and the kulolo...just 😋😋😋!! We watched a few videos on how poi is made and yes...it definitely looks like quite a bit of hard work especially the pounding to make it smooth. Is it homemade poi in your fridge?? If not, where's your favorite spot to get it when you don't want to make it and do you like it fermented and sour??
Mahalo nui loa for taking the time to check out our video/channel. We truly appreciate your support and it really means alot to us!! 🤙🏼🌺😊
I let my poi sit for about two or three days to give it a little tang.
So curious question...when poi ferments like that...do you refrigerate it or let it sit out?? Does it start to taste sour at that point?? 🤔 Inquiring minds would love to know!! Also, any recommended places for poi that you suggest?
Mahalo again for taking a moment to check out our video/channel. It's definitely appreciated!! 🤙😉
When I get there , I’m going to go to the Highway Inn in Kaka’ako for their tasting plate. A bit of everything Hawaiian on one plate. It will definitely be my first time trying Poi. I’ve seen people adding a bit of sugar to it. It sounds like an acquired taste and adjust to suit.
Rod tell us how it is!! We wanted to check Highway Inn as well since we were in Kaka'ako several times, but one can only fit so much food in the belly!! 🤣🤣 If you can, try the kulolo from there too!! Heard it's delicious as its fresh from Kaua'i. I think it's only on certain days too!! We're excited for you!! As always thank you so much for your continued support!!
@@michellejosefoodandtravel You will have to wait till May 2023 Lol. That’s when I’m planning my Hawaiian holiday 🌴 for a report of the Highway Inn.. I’ve seen a couple of UA-camrs do the Highway Inn (Hawaiian Traveller - Sean and Epicurean Rd.) Getting all the tips I can 🤙
@@RodSwansmad May 2023 will be here before you know it!! We're already planning for our next trips. Sean is definitely awesome and we love watching him too!! He's given us a ton of great tips too!! Keep up the planning and thank you so much for your continued support. We really appreciate you, Rod!!
Watching here 😊 full support from 🇵🇭🇰🇼.
Maraming salamat talaga!! 😊 We appreciate you as always!!
Oh-Ehm-Gee!-lol....If it were me, could EASILY have spent $35+ on my olate lunch selection. Would've ordered the Kanaka Nui Plate, w/side orders of squid luau, Ho'i'o salad & kulolo for dessert. FYI....Ho'i'o salad is aka fiddlehead fern & kulolo is made from steamed taro & is similar to butter mochi, in texture but Stickier!-lol....Jose, majority of Hawaiian cuisine "purists" would take issue w/even the suggestion of adding sugar to poi.....SACRILEGE!-lol....In cases of toddlers/infants that have/had food allergies, some parents would mix in poi w/baby food to boost immunity, as poi is hypoallergenic. Myself, aye prefer my poi Sour, fermented for,at least, one week!.... Have known close relatives that used this method of feeding their keiki & several are now >6ft/225#! One of them even runs his own MMA dojo!-lol....Will need to make it down to Waiahole Poi Factory, as song lyrics say...."Some Day Soon!"
Harry if we weren't eating somewhere else afterwards...trust us we would've easily purchased the Kanaka Nui Plate!! We've been stretching the bellies as much as possible but not much luck. 🤣 I (Michelle) cringed a little when Jose said to add sugar!! Where is your favorite spot for poi? We want to try several places to see the various versions. That's very interesting to know it can be served to toddlers/infants and that it's great for immunity. We should eat it more often then!! That's crazy to know that can also aid in growth!! MMA dojo...WOW!!
Definitely make a trip and let us know if you end up getting the Kanaka Nui Plate!! Mahalo nui for your continued support as always!!
BTW.....Is your page receiving/registering all my replies/comments? On some replies, am responding/commenting on my Pixel6 & on others, am on my computer....Just Wondering
@@harrymiram6621 to confirm...we are receiving all your replies...but we have to check our email to get the notification sometimes bc it doesn't show up on our main comments page where all the comments are supposed to come in so we're just going in now and checking emails regularly to be sure we catch all of them. Not just your comments but others too. Mahalo for your patience though!! 😉
I've been wanting to try that dessert! Kulolo, haupia ice cream...YUM! I'm no purist as I like poi with sugar. Or as a dip for kalua pig and lau lau. Must make my way there!
We seriously went back for seconds on the dessert that same day and then again a few more times each time we were near/in Kaneohe!! 🤣 Oooooohhh that's good to know you add sugar to your poi. Do you like it sour/fermented more? We definitely want to try other spots so let us know if you recommend any other places. Your belly will thank you for going for sure!!
Mahalo nui for your continued support!! We really appreciate you and love reading your comments!! 😊🤙🏼
@@michellejosefoodandtravel Got my fix today! It was sooooo gooood! Sweet but not too sweet. Ice cream was so creamy and the kulolo really did have a fudgy texture. Almost went back for another. If they had tables I would've grabbed a plate as well. Day old poi is usually what I eat. I suppose if it was older and sour, more sugar would be appropriate. Or mix in a scoop of haupia ice cream! haha...
@@harleydy YAY YOU!! It's literally the perfect dessert and combo of sweet but not too sweet😋!! It's very hard to not go back for seconds or thirds!! 😂 We figured out a plan for our next return to Waiahole Poi Factory...we're going to pick up some poi and take it back with us to sit for a day or two and then try it. Should we refrigerate or let it sit out?
Mahalo for your continued support...we really appreciate it!! 😊
Jose was close. Poi is like a paste (glue). Some mix the lomi salmon with the poi. I grew up putting sugar in it but have grown to like it plain.
Close but still so far away!! 🤣 We did not think to try the poi with the lomi salmon. Will have to try that out next time. Is it frowned upon to add sugar to it?? Mahalo for taking the time to check out the video and let us know where your favorite spot is for poi!! 😊
@@michellejosefoodandtravel It is not frowned if you add sugar. Some like it fresh and some like it aged (sour). I personally like it more fresh. Poi is like the rice on a plate lunch for me...can mix whatever is on the plate with it. Safe travels!
@@rawnkurozawa5472 this is good to know. We heard mixed comments. Next time we're going to try it aged since many have recommended it. We're curious on the sour flavor of it. Mahalo for stopping in!! We appreciate it!!