Best Lau Lau in Honolulu, HI

Pork and salted butterfish wrapped in taro leaves and steamed until tender.

Helena's Hawaiian Food

Kalihi
4.7 / 5

The gold standard of Hawaiian food. The lau lau is incredibly tender, smoky, and the luau leaves are cooked to a buttery perfection.

Local LegendJames Beard Award WinnerTraditionalMust-Visit
9.9Flavor
8.5Value
7Vibe

Young's Fish Market

Kalihi/Kapalama
4.6 / 5

The lau lau here is massive and the addition of butterfish adds a salty richness that sets it apart from everyone else.

ClassicLocal FavoriteGenerous Portions
9.6Flavor
8Value
6Vibe

Highway Inn Kaka'ako

Kaka'ako
4.4 / 5

A perfect introduction to Hawaiian food. The lau lau is consistent, moist, and seasoned perfectly every single time.

ClassicInstagrammableFamily FriendlyHistoric
9.2Flavor
7.5Value
8.5Vibe

Yama's Fish Market

Moiliili
4.7 / 5

It tastes like your Tutu made it in the backyard. The luau leaves are so soft they practically melt into the pork.

Hidden GemTakeout KingAuthentic
9.4Flavor
9Value
5.5Vibe
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