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I had to stop at Waiahole Poi Factory (no, I'm not sponsored) to try a dish very closely related to the cultural heritage of Hawai'i... poi! It is made from cooked and crushed taro, a tuber plant (similar to a potato) so tightly connected to the Hawaiian cultural stories and religion that the plant itself is believed to be a direct ancestor to native Hawaiians... they have such a fascinating creation story! At this family-owned business, making poi is a purely homemade, hand-crushed labor of love. They stay very busy, but were very kind to take the time to help me pick out some plant-based options amongst their large assortment of authentic Hawaiian cuisine. I had already eaten prior, but as a veggie-based snack, I tried the Ho'io salad (image 2, left) and the hand-crushed poi (right). I hold the opinion that poi is an acquired taste, but an authentic cultural delicacy that is 100% worth a try when you are visiting Hawai'i! I know I would have regretted it if I hadn't tried it, so I implore you to taste the traditional flavors of Hawai'i and try some of the freshest poi on the island of O'ahu at the Waiahole Poi Factory! #waiahole #waiaholepoifactory #waiāhole #poi #taro #tarô #hawaiianhistory #hawaii #hawaiitravel #hawaiivacation #hawaiistagram #hawaiian #taroplant #hawaiianpoi #homemadepoi #freshpoi #hoiosalad #travelvlogger #travelblogger #travelphotography #travelfood #authentichawaiianfood #familyownedrestaurant #hawaiianrestaurant #hawaiianfood #placestoeatinhawaii #vlogger #femalesolotraveler #followme #travelwithme (at Waiahole Poi Factory) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEkVdWJAKJJ/?igshid=plv5uz3wqv42