Puka Dog

puka dog

puka dog menu

The Puka Dog is a variation of the traditional hot dog found here on Hawaii. Like it a traditional hot dog, it is made up of essentially a stick of meat wrapped in a bread. But that’s where the similarities end. The meat is polish sausage which is grilled to perfection. The bun, or “puka” is a fresh baked bun which is then pierced through the middle to form a pocket which the meat, or “dog” will slide nicely into.  Before doing so, a selection of relishes, mustards and other additions are put into the pocket.

The selection of speciality mustards and relishes is great, ranging from sweet to spicy (though it’s really not that spicy). The bun, fresh baked, will likely be the best hot dog bun you’ve ever had.  The one downfall might be the price. When priced against traditional hot dogs that you might get in cities such as New York for about $2, the $6.25 for a puka dog seems a bit high, but I’d have to say the originality, size and quality of the ingredients make it worth it the extra coin.

puka dog counter

There are two places you can get yourself a Puka Dog, in Koloa on the island of Kauai, and in Waikiki on the island of Oahu. Regardless of which you go to, you’ll be sure to enjoy a great variation on the traditional hot dog.

Check out their website for more info, pictures and what not.

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