Hawaiian food in Philly?

[xoxo_ticho]

Hi! I've searched on yelp for a hawaiian food restaurant in Philly, but came up with nothing but hawaiian pizza. Are there any spots outside of Philly, though relatively nearby? I'm desperate for some laulau and poi.

[xoxo_ticho]

PS. bluehensfan.... Haupia is very easy to make yourself. All of my friends in the mainland love "coconut jello". ;) Here's the recipe:

½ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup cornstarch
1 can (12 ounce) frozen coconut milk
1 cup whole milk

In a mixing bowl, stir together sugar and cornstarch. Add coconut milk and whole milk and stir to blend. Pour mixture into a saucepan. Over medium heat cook until the mixture bubbles and thickens. Remember to stir frequently to prevent the mixture from burning or becoming lumpy. Pour mixture into pan and place in the refrigerator until well chilled.

[bluehensfan]

Thanks for the recipe...I may try it sometime! It won't be the same without the rest of the plate lunch things though :( I miss Helena's and Youngs!

[bluehensfan]

How about malasadas....I forgot about them :(

[xoxo_ticho]

Sad. I miss da ono kine grinds. ;) Its a good thing i'll be back home in a few weeks!! We always roast a whole pig in the imu for christmas dinner. Can't wait. Thanks for the replies.

[808eater]

ticho wad island you from? I lived in Oahu for a couple years, still have family over there, I do miss da ono kine grindz. I was planning to visit the 808 in the upcoming year, first plate would have to be a loco moco with a side wonton min. Aurite

[Chefpaulo]

Frozen lau laus are available via overnight FedEx. I'll try to find the name as it was on my old computer.
CP

[808eater]

Poi you can make by steaming raw taro and forming it into a mash, lau lau you really need the tee leaves and the butter fish and hawaiian sea salt to make that happen.

[bluehensfan]

Nothing even remotely like that around here. No kahlua pig or that haupia thing either... :(