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January 2024 by Maui World Travelers
One of my friends always mentioned a bar named 'Poni' that she frequents. Not being a fan of typical Korean bars where a $20 drink buys you company, I was happy to know that Poni isn't that kind of establishment.ATMOSPHERE:Poni is located in the same row of businesses in Puuone Plaza that includes Tokyo Tei and M Sushi. The bar is split into two rooms though the lower room is more of a storage area and where the women's restroom is located. Décor is minimal and the place was clean. Seating styles include bar top, high tops, low tops and picnic-style tables. Color-changing LED rope lights span the ceiling which gives the place a dreamscape-like ambiance in hues of pink, blue and purple, so pictures will come out horribly (see my menu pics). TV's line the bar and pay-for karaoke is available ($1 per song or $2 if no one claps, according to the sign, LOL). There were just four others there on a Friday night around 7pm, with a few souls trickling in thereafter. Reggae tunes played overhead.MENU:Full bar along with a small menu of Asian-influenced bar apps, local fare like saimin, spam and egg sandwich, and oyster shooters.EXPERIENCE:My gang and I were going to attend a funeral nearby so we decided to pop in and have just one drink. Our two chardonnays and one beer came out to $18 and change. Paying via credit card would result in the fee being passed onto us (75-cents for this particular amount). Conversing was easy as the music was at the perfect level. The bar was nice and cool inside.SERVICE:Greeting was immediate and very friendly. We were a party of just three so the server broke down an 8-topper in half for us. Drink service was lightning quick as the place wasn't very busy at 7pm.OVERALL:Chill vibe, great service. I'd return!
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May 2023 by Rags Maui
Great place for a drink & talk story. ?
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April 2023 by Tris W.
Very cute hole in the wall karaoke. We had lots of fun tonight celebrating my friend transferring departments. It was super laid back and fun. We will definitely be back. Check them out.
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December 2022 by Kama A.
DONT EAT HERE! FOOD POISONING!!! Me and friends went here lastnight and ate their food and we all got food poisoning. Don't eat here and it's a great bar with karaoke otherwise
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October 2022 by Wendy
Fun locally run bar with great karaoke!
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October 2022 by Brandon L.
Local bar for sure! Yes I was a visiting family but my mother who is a regular introduced me to this spot. All the love and charm of of a classic neighborhood dive bar. The patrons made this place feel like home and we sung ourselves hoarse with that karaoke machine!
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May 2022 by Karen Y.
The minute you walk in you instantly feel a calming ambience with the soft lights and bumping music and you'll immediately be given a menu and the gals there are just absolutely friendly..reasonable prices on drinks and pupus..karaoke easily n readily available so definitely come by and check it out
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February 2022 by Deana Marie Fernandez
Karaoke night Rocks, great food!
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December 2021 by Jody O'Donnell
Super fun little karaoke bar. Great staff.
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December 2021 by Wendy Harvey
Fun locally run bar with great karaoke!
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September 2021 by Shani H.
Kool local bar in Maui. This is like a Cheers bar. Everyone is super nice, the drinks are strong and they have karaoke. There are a lot of locals that are regulars here and can really sing. Its always nice to hear someone get on the mic and do a throwback. Recently tried the wings here and they were great. We had plain. They were seasoned well and perfectly krispy. The place is spacious so you dont feel cramped and the vibe is very chill. Recommended if your going out for a few drinks with friends or having a karaoke night.
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August 2021 by Wendy Love
I love going to Poni bar to sing Karaoke all night. Everyone there is so inviting and the drink prices are the best on island!
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August 2021 by D Kalawaia
Our waitress was very pleasant. The place was half empty. The finger food was perfect. Local crowd karaoke???
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May 2021 by Miss Love
I love going to Poni bar to sing Karaoke all night. Everyone there is so inviting and the drink prices are the best on island!
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April 2021 by kathleen luker
Always wonderful and got a new peanut butter whiskey drink...love it! Mahalo Ekolu, always wonderful at your bar!