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December 2023 by Christina Q.
I am moved by Kukui's sausages. The King Kong hotdog is the way to go. Smothered in cabbage, currywurst sauce, cheese, and a gigantic Portuguese sausage, this dog was nothing short of satisfying and substantial. I'm not gonna lie, I might've gotten emotional over how juicy and flavorful the wiener was. Took some good bites; I have a pretty big mouth but it was difficult for me to not get sauce all over my face. The tangy kimchi sausage was not my favorite and I realize now that pairing it with the salsa on top might've been sour overload. But still a unique and tasty sausage for those who want to try something different. You can find this place at the KCC Farmer's Market every Saturday morning. :) There's a long line but it moves fast and you will be gobbling down that sausage in no time!
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October 2023 by Irene M.
The first place to go at the KCC Market... With lifestyle and location changes it's been decades since I've been back at the KCC Farmers Market and this was the first place me and my besties would go after our morning hike up Diamond Head. Still occupying the same exact spot with the line snaking around the tent you can see them grilling it all up and it is just incredible! - Portuguese - Chicken - Pineapple - Italian - Pastele - Kimchee - Spicy - Chorizo - Gyoza You can enjoy these sausage on a bun for $7 or on a stick $6 though they have more options now to add toppings calling it their "Specials" and their best seller "King Kong Hotdog" and though I've tried majority of them the newest one for me is the Gyoza and you know I just had to try it. Enjoying it simply on a stick is the only way for me the gyoza sausage is just excellent! It tastes just like the filling of the gyoza I was just blown away...you can absolutely taste the garlic and ginger I was in heaven! Yes the line is constantly long but they move very fast and efficient, the staff here is amazing and even comment of my accessories. The vibe is just as I remembered and am so thrilled! Thank you!
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September 2023 by Laurie D.
My sister and I first had the Portuguese sausage at My Cafe in Kapolei , Hawaii she liked it so much she looked to buy so we would have it for our rental house , she liked the mild flavor since she can't eat spicy foods anymore , so that is why I gave it a 5 rating
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August 2023 by Christopher Choquette
Best sausages.
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May 2023 by Brenda L.
We were visiting the KCC Farmers Market and thought "why not" when we saw such a long line queuing at Kukui. I was glad we did, because the King Kong hot dog was toooo good! The King Kong hot dog is $10 and is topped with currywurst, cabbage, mayo, and cheese. The hot dog had a perfect grilled flavor and snap to it. It surprisingly wasn't too messy to eat, which showed how well-made our hot dog was. The lines look crazy long but don't fret because you're given your food almost immediately afterward or a little while after - they move very quickly. Definitely stop by if you're visiting Honolulu!
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May 2022 by Ryan R.
Pastele Sausage!!!! Ono ono ono. Hidden in kalihi business district. Call ahead and they'll have your order ready. Probably cheaper by I buy here vs in the grocery stores (I've not seen it in the stores, but owner said he does sell them there) Makes great Pupus.
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December 2021 by David W.
TL:DR - Delicious but not mind blowing. Located in the KCC Farmers Market, Kukui Sausage Co, offers up a ton of different sausages. You can choose the type of sausage, the size of it, and the toppings you want on it. There are quite a few options so I won't list them all here. I got the King Kong sausage, with Italian sausage. I was hoping to get the large size, which is literally like 2 -3 inches longer than a normal size bun, but they were already sold out of them. I opted for the smaller size sausage, which is the normal length of a bun. Covered in a curry like sauce, with cabbage, and melted cheese, the king kong was tasty. It has a nice savoriness with a little bit of sweet. The cabbage gives the hot dog a nice crunch. My only complaint was that the bun was cold and dry. I don't mind a soft bun, but this one was a little bit on the drier side, leaving my mouth quite pasty. If they toasted the buns, now we're talking! Overall, a delicious hot dog that I finished in about 5 seconds.
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July 2021 by #HiGotVaccinated
Love Kukui Sausage! I'm so happy the open market is active again... gotta get my Kim Chee Sausage Dog, grilled to perfection!
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December 2020 by Mar S.
Had the Pastele sausage on bun at the KCC market. One of the worst sausages I ever ate. It was most likely old, had a hard texture and taste was horrible. Didn't even taste like pastele. I think a leather shoe would taste better. After eating it, my stomach felt uneasy and a day later, I pretty much had the worst stomach aches and diarrhea from it. Been sick for the past 4 days still. I don't typically make reviews but this Pastele dog really deserved one.
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October 2020 by Shane Inouye
Steve was awesome Sells a quality product at a reasonable price
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November 2019 by The808
Yes best
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August 2019 by John Tsukada
(Translated by Google) Yes best(Original)Da best
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September 2018 by Grant Uyeno
Great taste, great service, fantastic price
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August 2018 by Grant U.
First visit, heard about this place through a good friend of mine. What a surprise! Steven was helpful, friendly and professional about his explanation of the preparations and different flavors that were available. I ended up buying 2 Portuguese, 2 kimchee, 3 gyoza, 3 spicy, 3 italian, and 3 pineapple. Tailgate bentos here we come! Definite place to frequently come to get great tasting and a good variety of locally produced sausage! Thank you Steven for being so gracious and helpful, I am for sure coming back! Helpful hint, Bannister street runs one way makai to mauka, so you need to come up from Dillingham or from the bottom of Gulick.
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February 2018 by TineTines S.
Already in the area hitting up Nanding's or Island Manapua? Pop around the corner and pick up some Kukui sausage straight at the source. It's a factory, so they are busy, be ready with your order. I picked up 2 gyoza, 2 pastele, and 2 chorizo. Next time I'm getting 2 of everything, because these are some good sausages. I usually come home from my solo trips with little treats mostly for the young ones, so it was fun to show up this time with a big bag of meat for my favorite grillmaster. The factory looks and smells clean. Very limited parking, but they are not really a retail store. It is easy walking distance from some lots and some businesses with a more lenient parking policy than the immediate surrounding ones.
