Want to order Hawaiian laulau on Oʻahu but aren't sure which plate to choose? At Waiāhole Poi Factory, we offer Laulau as part of our Single Plate, Combo Plate, and Kanaka Nui. You can also order an individual Laulau separately if you don't need a complete plate.
Our Laulau features pork and a touch of butterfish wrapped and steamed in taro leaves. It's one of the traditional Hawaiian dishes featured on our menu, and there are several ways to enjoy it depending on whether you'd like one entrée, a combination of dishes, or an additional serving alongside your meal.
Here's how to choose the right option before visiting our restaurant or placing an online pickup order.
What Comes in Our Hawaiian Laulau?
Laulau is a traditional Hawaiian dish made by wrapping meat or fish in taro leaves and steaming the bundle until cooked. The leaves become tender during cooking and form an important part of the finished dish.
At Waiāhole Poi Factory, our Laulau contains pork and a touch of butterfish wrapped and steamed in taro leaves. The pork provides the savory foundation, while the fish adds another layer to the dish. The cooked taro leaves surround the filling and are eaten along with it.
If you're trying Laulau for the first time, it's worth knowing that the filling isn't simply pork. Our preparation also includes fish, which may be important when deciding whether the dish suits your preferences or dietary needs.
For more information about our traditional Hawaiian entrées, you can explore our restaurant menu.
Four Ways to Order Laulau at Waiāhole Poi Factory
You don't have to order the same plate every time you want Laulau. Our published menu provides four options, each suited to a different type of meal.
Single Plate: Choose Laulau as Your Main Entrée
Our Single Plate is a straightforward choice if Laulau is the dish you're most interested in eating. You select Laulau as your entrée and choose either Rice or Poi. The plate also includes Lomi Salmon and Haupia, giving you a complete Hawaiian food meal centered on one main dish.
This option is worth considering when you already know you want Laulau and don't need another entrée. It also gives first-time customers an opportunity to experience the dish alongside other familiar components of a traditional Hawaiian plate.
Combo Plate: Pair Laulau With Another Hawaiian Dish
If you'd like more variety, our Combo Plate allows you to select two entrées from the five choices on our menu. Laulau can be paired with Kalua Pig, Chicken Long Rice, Beef Luau, or Squid Luau.
Each pairing offers a different combination of flavors and textures. Laulau and Kalua Pig bring together two pork preparations, while Laulau and Chicken Long Rice combine steamed meat wrapped in taro leaves with a chicken-and-noodle dish served in ginger broth.
The Combo Plate also includes your choice of Rice or Poi, plus Lomi Salmon and Haupia. It's a useful option for someone who wants Laulau but is also curious about another traditional Hawaiian entrée.
Kanaka Nui: Enjoy Laulau With Several Other Entrées
Our Kanaka Nui, also known as "The Works!", includes Laulau as part of a larger combination of Hawaiian dishes. Alongside Laulau, you receive Kalua Pig and Chicken Long Rice, plus your choice of Beef Luau or Squid Luau.
Like our other plates, the Kanaka Nui includes a choice of Rice or Poi, along with Lomi Salmon and Haupia. It's an option to consider when you'd like to enjoy several dishes without having to choose just one or two entrées.
If you're exploring Hawaiian food for the first time, the Kanaka Nui offers a way to discover how different preparations fit together in one meal. Laulau is one of the included dishes rather than an optional substitution.
Individual Laulau: Order It À La Carte
Our menu also lists Laulau as an individual side, priced per piece. This option may appeal to customers who want an additional serving or prefer to purchase Laulau separately from a complete plate.
Unlike the Single Plate or Combo Plate, ordering Laulau individually does not automatically include Rice or Poi, Lomi Salmon, or Haupia. You can review our other side dishes if you'd like to put together a meal with separate items.
Before ordering, check our current menu for the latest published pricing and selection.
Can You Order Laulau in a Hawaiian Food Bowl?
Laulau is not included among the Bowl entrée choices on our published menu. Our Bowl options are Beef Luau, Chicken Long Rice, Kalua Pig, and Squid Luau, and all Bowls come with Rice only.
This is an important distinction because our Single and Combo Plates allow customers to choose Laulau and select either Rice or Poi. If Laulau is the dish you're specifically looking for, choose one of those plates, the Kanaka Nui, or an individual Laulau rather than the Bowl.
Understanding this difference before ordering can make choosing your meal easier, especially if you're using our online ordering options for pickup.
Should You Choose Rice or Poi With Your Laulau?
When ordering Laulau as a Single Plate, Combo Plate, or part of the Kanaka Nui, you can choose between Rice and Poi. Both appear on our menu, but they bring different textures to your meal.
Rice provides a familiar accompaniment to the pork and cooked taro leaves. Poi is made from cooked kalo that is pounded or milled and mixed with water to create a smooth consistency. It has an important place in traditional Hawaiian food and can be enjoyed alongside savory dishes such as Laulau.
If you haven't tried Poi before, choosing it with your plate is one way to experience another traditional Hawaiian staple. Our beginner's guide to Poi provides more information about the food and its cultural significance.
The Poi included as a plate option should not be confused with our separately sold Hand Pounded Poi. Our hand-pounded specialty is offered on Wednesdays and Sundays at our original Waiāhole Valley location, depending on production and availability.
Where Can You Order Laulau on Oʻahu?
Waiāhole Poi Factory has two restaurant locations in Kāneʻohe. Our original Waiāhole Valley restaurant is located at 48-140 Kamehameha Hwy, Kāneʻohe, HI 96744, while our second counter is inside Windward Mall at 46-056 Kamehameha Hwy, Kāneʻohe, HI 96744.
Our original restaurant operates Wednesday through Monday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and is closed on Tuesdays. The Windward Mall location is open seven days a week, with hours that extend into the evening on most days.
You can browse our published menu and access online ordering through our official website. Because our two locations have some menu differences, confirm that Laulau is currently listed at your chosen location before placing a pickup order.
Enjoy Hawaiian Laulau at Waiāhole Poi Factory
Whether you want Laulau as your main entrée or alongside another Hawaiian dish, our menu gives you several ways to order it. The Single Plate keeps the meal focused on Laulau, the Combo Plate lets you select another entrée, and the Kanaka Nui brings together several traditional Hawaiian foods. An individual Laulau is also available as a separate menu item.
Before your visit, explore our Hawaiian food menu and use our website to find the appropriate location or start an online order.
We look forward to sharing our Hawaiian food with you. Mahalo for your support!
