Question 1

What is the best lau lau in Hawaiʻi?

Accepted Answer

Pork and butterfish wrapped in luau (taro) leaf and ti, steamed for hours. Hawaiian-food cornerstone. The top lau lau spots in Hawaiʻi are ranked on Da Plate Lunch Index by local residents — not tourist reviews. There are 9 curated spots statewide.

Question 2

Where can I find lau lau in Hawaiʻi?

Accepted Answer

Lau Lau can be found across Oʻahu, Maui, Hawaiʻi Island, and Kauaʻi. Da Plate Lunch Index lists 9 independently-owned spots — no chains. Browse by island for the best local picks.

Lau Lau

Helena's Hawaiian Food

Ono Hawaiian Foods

Waiahole Poi Factory

Highway Inn

Highway Inn (Waipahu)

Haili's Hawaiian Foods

Ala Moana Poi Bowl

Brian's Hawaiian Kitchen

Da Kitchen