Fresh Hawaiian Food Is Best Enjoyed At The Ultra-Casual Poi By The Pound Restaurant
By Megan Shute|Published January 30, 2020
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With more than 10 years of experience as a professional writer, Megan holds a degree in Mass Media from her home state of Minnesota. After college, she chose to trade in her winter boots for slippahs and moved to the beautiful island of Oahu, where she has been living for more than five years. She lives on the west side but is constantly taking mini-road trips across the island and visits the neighboring islands whenever she can getaway. She loves hiking, snorkeling, locally-grown coffee, and finding the best acai bowl on Oahu.
Whether you have lived in Hawaii your entire life, have just moved to the islands, or are planning a once in a lifetime Hawaiian vacation, there are certain foods everyone who has ever stepped on Hawaiian soil needs to consume. Hawaii’s cuisine is some of the most unique on earth and you can find some of the best at this casual Hawaii restaurant.
Welcome to Poi By The Pound! Whether you are looking to try authentic Hawaiian food for the first time or just have a major craving for Lomi salmon or kalua pork, you’ll want to visit this Maui hole-in-the-wall.
Tucked away in a strip mall near the Kahului International Airport, locals and tourists alike rave about this small, no-frills eatery that will instantly make you feel like family.
It all started with a father-daughter duo cooking poi as a hobby. Turns out, they were really good at it and started offering the dish to others. Nowadays, Poi By The Pound is both a casual restaurant and a catering business.
Poi By The Pound's convenient location makes it the perfect start to your Maui vacation or a filling meal before you hop on an airplane. Either way, you're sure to leave feeling satisfied and happy.
Poi By The Pound is open daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and is available for catering as well. For more information, visit their website. Now’s your chance to chime in: what’s your favorite way to enjoy poi?
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