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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just went here recently. The hotdog was alright, I tasted the garlic sauce on my husbands hotdog and it was super yummy. We had planned on going there again right before we left Hawaii but the parking...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic! This was the very first stop on our trip to Hawaii and definitely worth the plane ride. I had a polish dog with pineapple relish and the BF had a polish dog with coconut relish. I think I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First heard about this place on No Reservations, so of course I bookmarked it right away to b tried out when I made it out here. First nite in waikiki and we were obviously hungry and unsure of what...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Saw this on Anthony Bourdain's show "No Reservations" on the Travel channel and I HAD to go try. I'm a sucker for product placement on TV shows. It's in an older shopping center off the main road in...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
While on vacation in Honolulu a few weeks ago a friend introduced this place to me and my girlfriend after having seen it on "No Reservations", and after actually trying some of their offerings I can...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I guess I was expecting something amazing and was a little let down. I got a polish with hawaiin mustard, mango relish and mild sauce. Its a cool idea and all but like others have said, way too much...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome! I saw it on the Travel Channel with Anthony Bourdain and my sisters recommended it as well, so I thought I'd give it a go. I was a little hesitant at first because I've never...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Credit Anthony Bourdain with sending us in the direction of this hole-in-the-wall on Kuhio. I had the polish sausage with the mango relish and dijon mustard, and loved every bite! The steamed buns...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'll Puka YOUR Dog!
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
WOW. Had to hear about this place for months on end before actually finding out if it lived up to its hype. WHOA! Had to go here twice in less than a week!My favorite combo: polish with habanero,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The only thing special about this place were the sauces they used. Other than that there was too much bread in my opinion (I'm not a bread fan). I definitely appreciated the fact that they had the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks to puka dog, no other hot dog will ever be the same for me.I like it because the owners clearly thought outside the box when opening this lil place. Concept is cool, hot dog is good, sauces are...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Very Strange but very good. Its a roll with a whole drilled through it so it can fit sausage. They will fill it with the sauces of your choice then cram the sausage in it. You have the choice of a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A different twist on having a hot dog or a bagel dog; The Puka dog I had was with the polish sausage, mango relish, guava mustard and the mild garlic butter sauce. The Puka dog is a bit pricey at...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I thought the puka dogs were just okay... My friend was raving about them for months before our vacation to Hawaii so I was looking forward to eating it. The bread was definitely soft and sweet and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A hot dog encased in a soft hawaiian bread roll? Topped with *anything* I want?!?!? Two puka dogs please!My brother raved non-stop about this place so when we went here for lunch yesterday we...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
all i have to say is yummmmo! i almost forgot to write a review about this joint. it was suprisingly very good! one of the best hot dogs i've had by far... rivals that of the street dog i got in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We stopped here on the way back to the hotel kinda by accident. Ordered a mild polish dog, starfruit relish, liliko mustard & some kinda garlic butter somethin sauce on it... ohh man was it good!...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't see or taste what the bid deal was. The relish variety / sauces were good, but other than that... nothing really special. More hype than anything. The costco hotdog / polish meat flavor...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It is very unique and yet tasty. I saw this on the Anthony Bourdain show and will definitely come back for more. Get the hot hot because the spicy is not spicy at all. worth the stop.
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went here after seeing it over 30 times on commericals at the hotel.i didnt even know it was only like 4 blocks away. Anyways I went in and there is this board that shows all the combinations, its...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Why there aren't massive lines of people spilling out of this place?? Because they're puka dogs are DELICIOUS!! On your first visit, definitely try the polish sausuage with garlic lemon sauce (I get...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After hearing about all the great reviews this place was getting we had to give it a shot. When you order you get to pick three toppings for your vegi or sausage dog which are then put into your...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sweet Hawaiian bread bun hugging the hotdog with Mango Relish and Hawaiian Mustard ;D (need I say anymore?) This is a bit different from the traditional hotdog, it is a bit sweeter, the bread, relish...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There is a reason why we came here 4 times in a span of 7 days. This place is amazing. Whoever thought of this idea was a genius. My favorite was the veggie dog, spicy, with pineapple and lilikoi...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
After flying for 12 hours, this was our first food stop in the waikiki area. perhaps the hype of having watched bourdain come here was too much, but while it's a unique concept, the polish dog was eh....
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Checked this place out yesterday upon noticing the colorful sign and the man handing out samples. I wasn't too sure on what or how to order but opted to try the veggie dog. I got it in mild and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I saw a small line forming here and came back another day to try it out. I was curious to taste what the fuss was all about! It seemed like a well known local spot.Pukadog has an interesting way of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had the mild garlic and lemon with the mango relish and the hawai'ian mustard. I LOVED it. They need on in Dallas. This place was wonderful.My only complaint was that it was too big! I loved the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say that hasn't already been said about this ingenious little hot dog place in Waikiki. The hot dogs are stuffed into toasted rolls that are filled with your choice of spicy or mild mustard...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went here last week with the bf during our vacation. Saw this place on the TRAVEL CHANEL and HAD to check it out. It's the best hot dog ive ever had, no lie!! I had the veggie dog, mild with papaya...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I also saw this place on No Reservations with Anthony Bourdain and HAD to try it once I got here...I have been here 6 days and have been back 3 times. My son loves it here, and we are now known when...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We saw this place on the Travel Channel with Anthony Bordaine, so we had to give it a try.We ordered the polish dog with the pineaple relish and the shaved ice with guava, banana, pineapple and ice...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm glad I didn't have to travel too far to this place or else I'd be extremely disappointed. The hot dog is good. It's a bit pricey for what you get. What makes it interesting are the special...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am a vegetarian and this place rocks for having a choice for veggie dogs. Besides that great feature, I was blown away by their fruit relishes. My favorite combination was the Habanero garlic...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I wish they'd open up a stand somewhere around Los Angeles County or Orange County. Mind you, I found that the bread (though it is tasty) to be too much in quantity to compete with the savory tastes...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The concept is very cute - a tubed bun filled with different sauces and ultimately stuffed with a hot dog. My favorite part of the meal was that the bun is heated on this metal rod which causes the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I never tried something like this in my life. Seriously the lilikoi mustard and the mango relish hits the spot. It is worth your spending when you come to Hawaii. A hot dog and a sweet mixture is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy, yummy!!! Awesome creative hot dogs. Ask the staff about the special sauces, they'll be sure to recomend thier favorites. It's delish!! I only wish I was thier now, on an island enjoying a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's okay....I came to this place because I saw it on one of the Travel Channel's shows. Too much bread and not enough of the hot dog itself. The Star fruit relish was yummy and very different. Would...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Anything Anthony Bourdain approved usually is automatically Aly approved.The Travel Channel fanatic in me followed closely all the places Bourdain visited during his trip to Oahu... and Puka Dog was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My hubby and I stopped here between meals and got a dog to share. Our friend had eaten here on her last trip to HI and I had wanted to see the concept of their dogs. It was a pretty neat idea....
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
mild sausage.. pinapple & mango... guava relish!!! or lilikoi!! both are to die for!!! I LOVE PUKA DOG! must try!!!! say no to coconut... unless you really like it... it's too sweet... but none the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
2 things I love: hot dogs & tropical flavors. Putting the two together sounds weird, but it's surprisingly yummy! They've got samples to taste if you're unsure of which combo to choose. I got...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Really nothing too special about this place. The only reason I wanted to try it was because I saw it on the Travel channel once. I thought the best part of this was the fruit relish, I never had that...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YUMMY!They have a handy surf board on top to guide you on how one should order!This place was conveniently located about 800 ft away from my hotel, Wakiki Aqua Hotel, so even though I really wanted to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I got the beef dog with pineapple spicy sauce. Overall, it was pretty darn good, but I think the only problem was the HOT DOG? The meat's of average quality. If they had put in some nice Polska...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My bf and I had just arrived in Honolulu and were hungry. Our shuttle driver had given us a ton of recommendations on places to eat and we decided to go with this place because it was quick, cheap...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Can't complain about a hot dog with condiments stuffed neatly inside a soft, slightly sweet and toasted bun. Cheap, fast, no plates, no utensils, no mess. A
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The dogs itself tastes like something you can get at Costco, the bread resembles warm and toasted Colombo bread. So in that sense, it's nothing remarkable. But what makes the place are the toppings....
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Growing up on Chicago style hot dogs, the Puka dog was really different in a not so bad way. There were so many choice in toppings that I just went with the spicy garlic lime with mango and lilukoi...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I liked how the bread was toasty from the inside. The polish was about average and definitely wasn't like a gourmet dog. My girlfriend had the veggie dog and loves this place. I thought it was good...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is amazing, when I saw this place, I remembered seeing it on tv on the travel channel I think. Anyways, thats why I tried it and it was so good. I asked the girl working there (blond girl,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hmm, I saw this place on TV before I visited Hawaii. As a crazy Tourist, I went insane when i was walking down the street and saw the place saying "OH MY GOD!"Turns out, it's not worth doing that at...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
FYI- the fruit relishes aren't really relish. Its more of a fruit jam. That really tripped me up at first so I was hesitant and just ordered mango relish on the side, and ketchup on the dog.After...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Gross! It's a hot dog full of mayo for like $7. I suppose your experience might depend on the person manning the condiments but the puka dog I had barely had any relish and globs and globs of their...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Was so excited to experience a Hawaiian style hot dog...which apparently is much like a bagel dog. They start off by asking which level of spicyness. It ranges from mild to lava. Next they ask if you...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I sat there and drooled, having already my lunch (spam musabi) so I had no room for a Puka Dog, but damn they smelled good. I tried Joe's veggie doggie, and yes, while it lacked in size, it did not...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wish we had something this cool in the bay area!I had their polish sausage with hot chili pepper (garlic lemon secret sauce), Kauai special (mango relish) and Lilikoi (Hawaiian mustard). The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
WHAT! Are you all on crack?!? There are way too many 4-5 star reviews of this place. I'm torn between 1 or 2 stars but might have to give it 2 because it wasn't gross, it was just a hot dog with...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy yum yum! We don't have anything like this in WA. We ordered 2 polish dogs- one with mango relish and the other with papaya. We also went for mustard and something else that seemed delicious for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Spent $16 on 2 Puka Dogs and 1 Lemonade. Got one mango relish one and one pineapple relish. Definitely something different to try but I'm not sure I'd go out of my way to eat it again. All the relish...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious spicy (but not the very spicy habaA�ero) sauce, and mustard on my veggie dog were tasty, and the bun cooked from the inside is ingenious and great for holding the condiments, but the veggie...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The hot dogs were good, but I'm not sure what the big fuss was about. They toast the buns which is nice. They have different kinds of mustard and sauces...but it doesn't justify how expensive it is....
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Their relishes were good, unique. I didn't like that they had veggie dog on their menu, but that it was not available for another week for some reason. take it off the menu then! Mango relish with the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was surprisingly good. We found it shopping at the international market. The bun concept...where nothing falls out...genius! I got the mild garlic sauce with mango mustard and it was soooo...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Eh...I had better. They just have different kind of relishes for you to choose from and the hot dog is wrapped like a burrito. Other than that...it was...eh. Do not order their so called "fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
CRACK!!!!!!!!!!! I'm convinced. There's crack in the bun, in the hot dog, and in the sauce/relish whatever the hell it is. I don't remember the sauces I ordered, but between myself and 2 friends,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Interesting... ingenious.....not a good mix for IBS.But totally intriguing - I can't wait to try that delicious bread again and more of those cool relish flavors!! The Banana Relish is sooo good.
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My Ratings:Quality - 5 StarsQuantity - 5 StarsPrice - 5 Stars Location - 5 Stars Service - 5 Stars Speed - 5 Stars My Opinion/Story:We've been seeing this place for a while walking up and down Kuhio...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmmm. Puka dog.Very fun and new. Must try if you like hot dogs. I tried the HOT polish dog with Papaya relish and tangy mustard. Personally, I don't like sweet stuff as much...so the papaya was a lil...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, so of course like any other foodie, when I am going to travel I must know where Bourdain went if he was there. In this case puka dog was one of his stops. It is kinda tucked away on kuhio on...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So after telling the FOH about Puka Dog the night before, he said he'd like to try one and see what the big deal was.After building an appetite from a morning run, we sought out good eats. He talked...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All right. I HATE hot dogs so I was skeptical. This place is awesome though. Truly unique food. It's not the hot dog that's good. They're fine. They're hot dogs. Not much to expect. Where Puka shines...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Like other travelers, I had heard about this place via Anthony Bourdain's Show. It was super close to my hotel to boot. I ordered a mild polish sausage with mango relish (no ketchup, mustard etc, I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Puka Dog was on our Honolulu food list after having seen it on No Reservations (Anthony Bourdain). The novelty is the bun being pierced by their "special" machine, then toasted on the inside before...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
These hot dogs were good, but a little pricey. I think it was worth trying at least once though. I think the bun was yummy, nice and crispy on the inside because they toasted it. I had the polish with...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place ROCKS! I don't eat beef, so its great to have a spot that makes grub hot dogs that are veggie that actually taste good!i got the coconut sauce on my dog and it was really good1I wish they...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BEST DOG PLACE EVER!!! i cant describe the taste! there just so much going on when you order the special relish, and the dog, and the toasted bun, lilikoi mustard.. omg. so good! i luv this place......
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The grill the buns from the inside - http://www.flickr.com/photos/dukeofnyc/3296230409/in/set-72157614183078246/ That's the first step to greatness. The buns are also whole, with only the hole in the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mild polish sausage: crispy casing, juicy, warm, and flavorful on the inside.Sweet bread bun: toasted delicious on the inside of the puka, soft and pillowy on the outside.Mango relish: sweetness to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I remember seeing this place advertised on the Travel Channel some time ago, and since I was traveling here for vacation, I decided to give it a go. I ordered the polish sausage with 1/2 mango and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is yet another "BEST EVER" moments I experienced on my recent trip to Hawaii. Yes, I'm going to say it...THIS IS THE BEST HOTDOG I EVER TASTED! Pretty bold statement, huh, but it's the truth!...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Yelpers giving this place 5 and 4 stars???? It's a big gimmick and got a huge bit of PR from Anthony Bourdain.Sorry, but this place was totally disappointing - huge bready bun that was tough on the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really really really loved this place. My boyfriend is from HI and he has never even seen this place until he saw Anthony Bourdain eat there. It's so good because:1.the bun maybe just your typical...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's not bad, but a little expensive for just a hot dog!!
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
kind of obligatory to go here for this weird and well-reputed dog. They have a great idea here, but i felt the bun was a bit too much bread. Love the range of sauces and love the whole set up. good...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was hesitant to come here since it's in the middle of Waikiki, but I have to admit this is the best dog west of gray papaya's in NYC. The hot dog had a snap, the bun was soft and had a slight crunch...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I walked passed the place in Kauai, however I was so excited to try this place. I drove my family crazy our whole trip raving about how cool the hot dogs sounded here. We finally got to go and we...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My mom saw this on tv, so she wouldn't stop bothering me, until I went by it. I finally got to go by and I was very happy I did. The people who work there are super nice and explain how it works if...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the way a hot dog should be eaten!!! The bread that encases the hot dog is so delectable and then they put their unique relishes and mustards inside with the hot dog!!! When you bite into it,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of those junk foods that you don't feel guilty for indulging in becuase it's just too damned good. I went three days in a row and ate a total of 5.5 Puka Dogs. Tried the pineapple relish,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ok so I guess I am kinda hard on my reviews but what can I say I speak the "truth" haha. Ok here we go.***I first heard of this place on the Food Network so I thought i would give it a try. First...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i love the different fruity mustards & relishes!!!sometimes they put too much, but i love it saucy!when you come here, don't ask for ketchup, the mustard alone is DELICIOUS!if you want ketchup, might...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you want a hot dog, this is your place. Literally the dog goes inside the bun. Almost grossed out, but definately fun for the tastebuds. I love the lilikoi mustard, and i'm not a mustard fan....
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After hearing of this 'odd' approach to designing a new hot dog, a buddy and I decided to give it a try and jetted off from Kaimuki down into the ghetto.Such an unorthodox dog! No kraut, no mustard,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Needing a snack after our flight and after we checked into our hotel we decided to walk around. After nothing really caught our eye immediately, and deciding we only wanted to snack, we stopped by...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Their pineapple relish is to die for. The hot dog is in a cocoon of a bun and they put in the sauces that you want and it doesn't drip out. The bread was toasted and on a sweet hawaiian bun and the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hot dog, on hawaiian loaf with sweet tropical sauces. Definitely something you need to try if on vacation. The garlic sauce is AMAZING. However i didnt really enjoy the sweet relish (not much of a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had to try it. I didn't even expect to like it, but the novelty was impossible to pass up. The name is pretty good too. And the Puka Dog itself was pretty frikkin tasty. Clueless, I asked the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
$7 bucks for a hot dog ?? OMG~!The frankfurter was very tasty and of good quality. The sauce was good too. You get to choose your own local sauces. However, I was a novice at eating this, and when I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I thought about going into an extended metaphor to begin this review about the whole "throwing a hot dog down a hallway" sexual issue, but maybe it's best to spare you. But honestly, the surrounding...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! You cannot go in with extremely high expectations, they sell hot dogs, lemonade and shave ice - thats pretty much it.If you are not open to trying anything new, you should probably...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
*Ugh so this is my second attempt to write a review on this place...Ok so I'm giving this place two stars only because I tried the one originally in Kauai. For some reason I liked it there better....
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I had to try it - despite the mixed reviews - because the last thing I wanted for lunch after flying all the way down here is McD, BK, Subway, or any of the other chains I can get in any suburb in the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a big hot dog/polish dog fan and I likes my dogs. When we were in Hawaii earlier this year, I was surprised to discover (just by walking by) that they opened this location because I thought that...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Size matters.Whole lotta bun for a small dog. And man, their gimick is the really the garlic mayo and fruit sauces, but it's too much! It squirts out and you get a mouthful of sauce. Oh gosh so...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
SERIOUSLY!!!! SERIOUSLY!!!4 and 5 stars???? I'm sticking by my 1 star!They put waaaay too much sauce in their bagel bun thingy. My lips were puckered for the next 3 hours. Garlic mayo...blehhh and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We sort of made it our mission to find Puka Dog while in Hawaii, and so we lucked out when discovering it was just across the street from our hotel. Yay!* They handed out samples once we went inside-...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think this place ruined my love for all other dogs. When they first handed over my dog (garlic mayo papaya relish spicy mustard), my first thought was, oooh we should've split one. The thing was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here because I could remember it from the Bourdain show - I'm glad I went, and ended up trying two dogs here on my trip. First of all, it's not easy to find if you're walking along Kuhio - the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best place ever. We ate here twice a day atleast when we were staying in Waikiki. My favorite is Lilikoi. Make sure you try everything. I wish we had this in California. Seriously the dogs...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Truly one of a kind and definately worth the price. I got the veggie dog because i wanted to see how it tasted and it was pretty darn good. I think i had the papaya and mango relish w/ the habanero...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My best friend who moved to Hawaii for school INSISTED we come here on our vacation to visit her. There were so many relishes to choose from. I had the mango relish mixed with ketchup (sounds nasty...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Unique, fun and yummy! Puka Dog puts a Hawaiian twist on the classic bagel dog. There is a three step process to follow when ordering your Puka Dog. First pick a polish or veggie dog, then choose the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've saw the show about Puka Dog in Kauai years ago and thought that this was a smart idea. I finally had my first puka last year in Honolulu. Toasted bun from the inside, add the sauce, tropical...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A total reinvention on the polish hot dog. I am Polish and I was impressed. That says a lot. From the tasty fresh Hawaiian roll and its shafted toasted center, the crunchy polish dog skin and all its...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was one of our stops on our Anthony Bourdain Honolulu day. Funny because someone else recommended that we go here and we ignored her, but man the minute we saw Anthony Bourdain hit up the spot,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love it!!!! too bad they dont have this in California. sucks cuz i have to be in hawaii just to eat this. i ordered the polish sausage with the spicy sauce, pineapple relish, and lilikoi mustard....
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Sometimes I watch No Reservations with Anthony Bourdain and I think he's just being nice. Puka Dog review confirms this. Anthony Bourdain always has only flowers and happiness to say about food...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tasty dogs. Took some back to the hotel pool for lunch. Love the different condiments! Be warned the "bun" is longer than the dog. So at the end, you'll get this 2 inches of bread and no dog..my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Puka means hole. So the concept is to put a hole in the bun (hawaiian style sweet bread), fill it with sauces (the hot was perfect), then pick relishes to put on it. I came back a couple times during...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I saw Puka Dog on the Travel Channel. Otherwise it had never been mentioned to me as a place to try when in Hawaii. We were in a hurry and needed some grub so we decided to plug P-doggy into the GPS...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am a condiment whore, and this place is the Mecca of awesome hot dog condiments.It took me a while to find this place, but I am SO glad that i did. They have a sampling of all the different...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Surprisingly good. They toast the buns on these metal rods so the inside is crisp and the outside is soft and sweet. I thought it was a bit gimicky but honestly I can't really say anything bad about...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't think I would like Puka Dog, something about a hotdog and fruity relishes didn't sound like a good combination. I was wrong. The saltiness of the hotdog plus the heat of the secret sauce and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I was there about 2mos ago, I had to try this place. I seen it on Good eats and it was a sure thing to go there. Its not like your regular hot dog with just relish, mustard, ketchup and onions....
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is GREAT on Kauai, however on Honolulu it sucks, the reason for this is due to the fact that the staff are complete morons, the atmosphere is different from Kauai and the staff doesnt seem...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I asked my friend who was born and raised in Hawaii about Puka dogs.. She said huh??!!? and looked at me like I was real stupid. She explained what puka means but still never heard of the place....
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. I can't believe how many people think this is a "novelty". My fiance and I ADORED this place! I'm talking we were ready to open up a franchise. So good! The flavor combos were just...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Waikiki location bad, Kauai store good. I was in a pretty good mood on both occasions but the Waiks store just plain sucked. I swear the staff just came back from a pakalolo break and don't get me...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The problem with this place is fundamental: the quality of hot dog and the bun are mediocre. The dogs were unremarkable and ordinary. I don't know whether the bread was stale or not, but it was tough....
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It will stick around as it is a novelty store. This is the second store and oftentimes they are busy with customers. The flavor selection they have is good and quite tasty (and sweet for my taste)....
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Seems like more novelty then something that will stick around. Had to try it once since I was Waikiki. It was good hotdog, but seams they need variety, more room and alow the customer to serve their...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is tucked away on the Kuhio entrance to the International Market in Waikiki. Our hotel was right next door and I remember seeing this place on the Travel Channel so we had to give it a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Meh.The polish sausage that I ordered must have been under the heat lamp (or whatever) since yesterday because that sucker was crunchy! Nasty.Also, maybe I'm just not used to all the sweetness & gunk...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Tucked in a little alley way you will find a tiny little place called Puka Dog. I was surprised that they had vegetarian option so we tried it with our friend's recommendation. It is basically a huge...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love this local joint I think they said it started in Kauai and the lady who works there is from Kauai. They were friendly and gave samplings for people who never had puka dog before. I like the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm giving four stars for the idea and what could have been a fantastic experience. I saw this place on the Travel Channel's No Reservations with Anthony Bourdain. If Anthony thinks it's good, it...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Extremely nice and helpful people with a weird version of a hotdog, but they taste great! Really good lemonade too. I wish I lived closer to them; unfortunately it's quite a swim.
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I liked the bread. Liked the sauces, relish, unique mustards. Liked the dogs. But wished that I could taste more of the sauces. And I definitely didn't like the prices ($6 for a dog?).
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you ever get the chance to stop by this place, DO IT.It's pretty crazy how they put condiments into your Hot dogs. It's even crazier when you watch them make shaved ice.I told a friend that i...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was meaning to check out this place the entire week I was there, but the line was always crazy long. This was probably due to the fact that is was featured on the Food Network. I'm strange, I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My rating is 3.5 starsPros: - The bun is good. The center is toasty. - The combo of sauces tasted good: garlic mayo lemon sauce, ketchup, and lilikoi mustard.- The decor is really cute and friendly-...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You know how I feel about hot dogs.That being said, I saw this place profiled on the Travel Channel, so I knew I would have to make a pilgrimage when I got to Hawaii. The place is a little hard to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Why I love it: The whole idea is brilliant...the sauces are amazing...Cons: The last time I went I felt like there was almost too much bread and all the sauces ended up being at the bottom (i'm being...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
my boyfriend, his family, and i recently went on an amazing trip to oahu and discovered PUKA DOGS. being the huge couch potato that i am.. i was familiar with the puka dog from the travel channel. we...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So habenero garlic butter with mango relish in a bun doesn't sound great? Well you can build your own. After a huge lunch and a day of driving, I just wanted a snack and I had to shop. So I headed to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I vowed to check out Puka Dog after seeing them on the Food Network and I managed to squeeze in a stop on my way to the airport for my long ride home. I was coaxed into this streetside shop on the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
E: Someone already wrote my dissertation...in book form.Me: I know who can fix this...PUKA DOG!(actually, this was already planned, but as E forgot, it was LIKE I had a brilliant pick her up plan)Us:...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I saw them featured on the food channel years ago when they were only on kauai. i was stoked when i drunkenly stumbled across them one night bar hopping in town. i made a mental note (and i was REALLY...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
they have like this lemony garlic secret sauce that's like a gel or something that goes in every dog (i got it not spicy but tried the spicy-- man it's hot!) and the mango salsa....it's damn good. i...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Puka Dog is on the Kuhio Ave side of the International Market Place. Good for a 10 minute lunch in Waikiki. Polish dog in a toasted bun, toasted on the inside puka. Puka is filled with different...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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