Questions & Answers
Q: Are Puka Dog and Hula Dog a Trademark?
A: Yes, both are trademark in the 50 States, we also have copyright for our concept, text, art, pictures, website etc.
Q: Is Puka Dog / Hula Dog planning to grow in the future?
A: Yes, now our priority is growing Puka Dog / Hula Dog around the Hawaiian Islands.
Q: Why is Puka Dog / Hula Dog not a franchise yet?
A: This is a touchy subject; we have a lot of inquiry about it. Franchising a business is a big responsibility and it’s important to take this very seriously. If anything changes in the future we will inform you through our website.
Q: Are there any official Puka Dog / Hula Dog representatives on the Mainland?
A: Puka Dog / Hula Dog is not represented by any group or individual in the Mainland. If you see Puka Dog/ Hula Dog name in any store or menu, we love to be informed.
Q: Why does Puka Dog/ Hula Dog cost more than the average hot dog?
A: Wahine Brand Corporation is our facility where all our breads – sauces: relishes : mustards etc. are made every day to assure that the quality of our products is what makes Puka Dog / Hula Dog famous.
Q: Do you ship your Puka Dog/Hula Dog in the Mainland?
A: Unfortunately we don’t, but we plan to find the way to have a Puka Dog/ Hula Dog lunch box (frozen) delivered to mainland.
Q: Why the bread is at least 10 % bigger than the sausage?
A: We need it to give more space for the condiments we put inside our sausage. If we didn’t add this 10 % the condiments would go through.
Q: Why do you have to wait to have your Puka Dog/ Hula Dog ?
A: All orders are personalized; your Puka Dog / Hula Dog cannot be made until you order it. Some people have more challenge deciding what they want. We cannot rush any client; we just help each one to make the best decision.
Q: Why do your employees push customers to try the Hawaiian Style Hot Dog, when customers may just want a traditional Hot Dog?
A: We apologize if our employees overly encourage our specialities. We just want customers to try our best. We will try to encourage without being overbearing.
Q: What do I do if I realize that I don’t like the choice I made?
A: Return your Puka Dog / Hula Dog immediately and a new one will be made for you. Important: If you have any problems or suggestions please make sure to let us know so we can correct it right away.
Q: What did you do to be on the Travel Channel and on “No Reservation”?
A: Nothing, they found us. It’s amazing advertising but it’s also a big pressure, because our clients have a high expectation, as they should.
Q: Where can I find your condiments?
A: We have a store on our Website: www.pukadog.com/store
Q: Do you also sell your signature bread?
A: Not at this time, but we are thinking about regarding the demand.
Q: Do you provide condiments wholesale?
A: Yes we do. Wahine Brand Corporation created a line especially for wholesale that you will find at: www.wahinebrand.com
Q: Do you sell your equipment?
A: No. We build our own equipment exclusively for our stores.
Q: Where can I find a Puka Dog / Hula Dog store?
We have 2 stores:
Puka Dog/ Hula Dog:
2301 Kuhio Avenue # 2, Waikiki, Honolulu, HI 96815
Puka Dog Poipu:
2630 Kiahuna Plantation Dr., Koloa, HI 96756
Q: What’s the most popular Puka Dog?
A: Our most popular are:
1) “ Mango Relish / Jalapeno’s Sauce and Lilikoi Mustard”
2) “ Pineapple Relish / Garlic Lemon Secret Sauce and Guava Mustard”
Q: What is your polish sausage made of?
A: Our polish sausage is made of beef, chicken and pork.”
Q: What is your veggie sausage made of?
A: They are made with soy – wheat and gluten.
Q: Do you have gluten in any of your products?
A: Yes, all of our bread and veggie dog products contain gluten. But not in any other of
our products.
Q: Do all your products have milk product in it?
A: All our sauces have milk; if you’re lactose sensitive or allergic we recommend replacing a sauce with our Lilikoi Mustard or Tropical Relishes, which contains no milk products.
Q: Do you use corn syrup in any of your products?
A: We do not use any corn syrup for our products; our syrups for our Puka/Hula Shave Ice are made as my grand mom use to do.
Q: Do you prepare more relishes or sauces for your menu?
A: Yes, our development department always looks for new taste.
Send us your questions or suggestions to: eat@pukadog.com or eat@huladoghawaii.com
