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Puka Dog

2360 Kiahuna Plantation Dr, Poipu Shopping Village, Poipu, Kauai, HI 96756
808-742-6044
Ranked #6 of 22 restaurants in Poipu
4.0 of 5 stars 509 Reviews
Cuisines: American
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Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout, After-hours
Neighbourhood: Koloa
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Los Angeles, California
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

We found this place on accident while at the general store plaza. If you like hotdogs you love this place and its unique toppings. They even have their own special weiner buns. More

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Providence, Rhode Island
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

OMG!!! Don't miss it. It's hard to believe a hot dog could be this good (especially from somebody who probably eats about one/year) but, trust me, it's worth a trip. FABULOUS. And when you're finished, go next door for the BEST gelato in Hawaii!!! More

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Koloa, Hawaii
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

I found the hot dogs to be ok. Not a real big fan of their sauce they slaver on there ( mild, or spicy). However the fruit relish they have tastes great. Be ready to shell out some dough! $23 for 2 hotdogs 2 lemonades and 2 chips More

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Tampa, FL
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

was told about this place by a guide on a bicycle tour we took - it is hidden from road in a shopping center. Unique method of inserting hot dogs in bun try the lillikoi (passion fruit) mustard and they offer their lemonade with splenda if you want it. Great to try More

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Walnut, CA
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Puka Dog is very good. Fresh lemonade. A little too much sauce on the dog. More

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San Antonio, Texas
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

While on the whole, we were not super impressed with the food on Kauai (and we *love* to eat), we were surprisingly enchanted with Puka Dog. We ate there twice! We had the Polish sausage, and tried a couple of the different relishes. My favorite combination was the Hot variation (though none of the spice levels was particularly incendiary) with... More

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Woodland, California
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Not a big fan of hot dogs, but saw this on the travel channel & wanted to try it. My husband & I split 1 which was ok with me. If you really like hot dogs you will probably love it place, More

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Las Vegas, Nevada
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

this little hotdog stand is not to be missed on Poipu beach area. The hot dogs are really either polish sausage or veggie dogs, are served on sweet hawaiian buns and with a choice of clever relishes (coconut, papaya, etc.). They are messy, expensive, difficult to eat (it is a stand, no seating area) and believe me, we went back... More

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Spring, Texas
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

This is a great quick, easy and affordable place. I'm not a relish fan but I loved the pineapple with hot polish dog. A must visit. More

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Sydney, Australia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

This hole-in-the-wall hot dog stand is great for fast and tasty food! Get the polish sausage with the house recommendations! YUM! More

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