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Pono Market

Kūhiō Highway, Kapaʻa · Kauaʻi

Local deli + poke$Family

Signature dish

Shoyu poke + lau lau

Why consider itA Kapaʻa market-deli stop where poke, lau lau, and local sides make an easy east-side meal.

Insider tip

"Use it for takeout and confirm the day's availability before making one dish the reason for the stop."

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