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In August of 2000, Puka Dog opened the doors of the little blue hot dog hut in Kekaha at the base of Waimea Canyon on the island of Kauai. For the next two years Puka Dog took a simple, somewhat forgotten staple food, the “hot-dog” or “sausage,” and completely revolutionized it. From the tropical and beautiful surroundings, Puka Dog began sampling and, eventually concocting, mouth-watering relishes and secret sauces from tropical fruits and plants grown on Kauai. With the special flavor of a choice proprietary sausage or veggie dog nestled in the Puka of a freshly-baked bun, made with all natural ingredients, Puka Dog has become a one-of-a-kind festival of flavor.
In May, 2002, Puka Dog opened in the Poipu Village Shopping Center offering this newly developed Hawaiian Style Hot Dog. Poipu is a favorite spot for vacationers, business travelers, and locals.
In October, 2020, Puka Dog reopened its doors in the new location at Poipu Beach Park inside Brennecke’s snack shack. The Puka Dog family is thankful and blessed to be here and to have survived the effects of Covid. It hasn’t been easy, but the Puka Dog family is working diligently; the local support has made it worth every second.
Puka Dog appreciates all of its customers, near and far, for your ever-growing interest and passion for Puka Dog. Stop by anytime. Mahalo!
ALOHA!
Questions & answers
Are Puka Dogs Trademarked?
Yes, Puka Dog is trademarked in all 50 States.
Are there any official Puka Dog representatives on the Mainland?
Puka Dog is not represented by any group or individual on the Mainland. If you see Puka Dog’s name in any store or menu, please let us know.
Why is the bread so large?
A Puka Dog bun fully encloses the sausage and incredible sauces and relishes, unlike a regular bun which is served open-faced. In addition, because the Puka Dog bun fully encloses all the ingredients, it can be eaten vertically on the go.
What do I do if I realize that I don’t like the choice I made?
Return your Puka Dog immediately and a new one will be made for you. If you are unsure of what you want to order, please ask for taster-spoon samples while ordering. Puka Dog wants all customers to be totally pleased with their selection.
Do you also sell your signature bread?
No, not at this time.
Do you have milk or eggs in your bread?
No.
Do you sell your equipment?
No, not at this time.
Where can I find a Puka Dog?
Puka Dog is located on Kauai’s south shore at Poipu Beach park inside Brenneckes Deli.
What is your polish sausage made of?
Our polish sausage is made of pork and beef
What is your veggie dog made of?
Our veggie dog is with non-GMO soy and wheat.
Do you have gluten in any of your products?
Yes, only our bread and veggie dogs contain gluten.
Do any of your products contain dairy products in them?
Yes, the secret sauce contains dairy products. However, the fruit relishes and lilikoi mustard do not contain dairy products.
Do you use corn syrup in any of your products?
No.
Do you franchise your business?
At this time we are not looking for a buyer for the franchise rights.
NEWS ABOUT US
NATIONAL RESTAURANT NEWS
NRN takes a look at the ingredients that make up 10 standout hot dogs.
Designing a Hotter Dog
This single-unit restaurant on the Hawaiian island of Kauai is known for its unusual hot dog bun and proprietary condiments made from local ingredients. Customers can choose from a Polish sausage made of chicken, pork, and beef, or a veggie dog. Toppings include a garlic-lemon sauce made from a secret recipe; lilikoi mustard; and fresh fruit relishes made of mango, pineapple, papaya, coconut, banana or star fruit. The item is served in French bread with a hole, or puka, in the center, instead of a traditional hot dog bun. Price: Starts at $6.75. (Featured in the July 2012 issue).
BON APPETIT MAGAZINE
After working up an appetite snorkeling or boogie boarding at Poipu Beach, locals swing by PUKA DOG in the Poipu Shopping Village. Picture this: The grill for the namesake hot dog here has vertical hot metal spikes; doughy rolls are skewered onto the spikes, creating a puka (hole) and a bun that’s toasted both inside and out. One the three sauces (don’t miss the spicy jalapeno) and six tropical-fruits relishes (go for the pineapple) can be piped inside the bun, followed by a crispy grilled Polish Sausage or veggie dog. (Featured in the November 2005 issue).
MODERN BRIDE
There’s one Kauaian specialty that’s worth traveling 3,000 miles for: “The Puka Dog” says Laurel, who describes it as a Polish sausage slipped into a tube like bun and garnished with a secret garlic-lemon sauce and tropical relish, “papaya and mango are the best,” she said. (Featured in the January/ February 2006 issue).
REAL TRAVEL MAGAZINE
No lie – these hot dogs are good enough on their own to warrant a trip to the island of Kauai. They’re truly Hawaiian style hot dogs, complete with tropical relishes (pineapple, coconut, mango, etc), a surf board for a menu, and the best lemonade you’ve ever had. Careful, if you eat there once, you’ll be eating there for lunch the rest of your visit! (Featured Review of Puka Dog entitled "Best Hot Dogs on the Planet").