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Category: Polynesian
Mother of Pearl One of the coolest open space tiki bars with by far the best drinks I’ve ever had. Located on the Lower East Side of Manhattan,...
Lam's This once was at the Livingston Circle and eventually became a Chain Restaurant (Houlihan's or Bennigan's), then a Mexican restaurant and...
Chan's Dragon Inn This was truly one of the last of the great Polynesian themed tiki bars. In New Jersey there are less than a handful left,...
The Polynesian NYC The Polynesian in NYC was a short lived but probably one of the very best modern tiki bars that ever was. In fact it once...
Mai Kai Most likely the oldest Tiki Supper Club left from the originals. Many celebrities like Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon and others were known...
Java Skewers One of the staples of any pupu platter are the hibachi skewers of beef and chicken. The simplest things with the simplest...
Coconut Rice INGREDIENTS 1 cup Jasmine rice 1.5 cups spring water 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1 teaspoon salt 1 ounce sweetened or...
Hawaiian Meatballs This is an easy enough recipe, it is just a 2-step recipe, combine all the ingredients, and bake. I like to serve this with...