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! read more

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Chorizo is my favorite. Close to the Kauai sausage flavors. Always consistent and not fatty. Just the right amount of seasoning for that satisfying Portuguese sausage comfort foods. read more

Great stuff & service. They took great care of me and my family for many years now. I'm very happy to promote them

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! read more

Kukui Sausage Co - Meat Shops Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I visited the farmer's market after a hike at Diamond Head Crater and dropped by Kukui Sausage. $13 for King Kong hotdog. Steep price for a hotdog. Decent food and a good portion, but not so awesome and tasty that I'll craving it in the future. What irked me, though, was the poor customer service. This was my first visit and it wasn't clear who was taking an order. There was no sign. Both the dude at the grill and the young woman taking an order were not exactly friendly and I had a hard time understanding what they were saying. For me, not a pleasant experience and I won't be visiting again. read more

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! read more

Kukui Sausage Co - kimchi sausage on a bun with Andy's salsa & King Kong - Meat Shops Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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. read more

Ono Portuguese sausage! We first had Kukui Sausage at the KCC farmers market. Sold on a stick, it was flavorful, juicy, and Portuguese sausage perfection! I decided to visit the source of sausage deliciousness in Kalihi. Located on a narrow street in an industrial part of Kalihi, Kukui Sausage Co is in a small, unassuming building that literally blends into the surrounding area. There's a small parking lot in front. Prices are reasonable $3/8oz pkgs and $5.50/1lb. Apparently the 1 lb sausages have a coarser grind and results in a chunkier texture. My favorite flavors are Portuguese spicy and kim chee. Someday I'll have to try pineapple and patele. The sausages sold are frozen. So they're perfect to take back to the mainland! The folks that work here are all business. So, plan your order in advance if possible. The interior office is super tiny and no frills. Cash only and make sure you only park in front of Kukui Sausage Co. Apparently the local businesses are in a mini battle over parking and will not hesitate to tow if you're not supposed to be there. While I'm sure it's easier to buy Kukui Sausages in local stores, I'm glad we bought our sausages at the factory. It's worth the visit! read more

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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 read more

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. read more

It pays to be a local...Standing in (a LOOONG) line about 25 deep at the KCC Farmer's Market, The Kukui Sausage Company is one of the most popular vendors, so if you don't arrive early enough, the wait time can be pretty long. One of the workers (who we later finds out is the owner) comes out from under the tent, walks directly to me and says "Brah, try come follow me" Straight past the line, over to the other side where you pick up frozen sausages and has his sister help us..SWEET! Their sausages are THE BEST in town. They are $4 on a stick, or $5 in a bun. We got our favorite Grilled Kim Chee Sausage on a bun. As always, it is SO ONO, we had to get more, to take home to Vegas because they do not have a website, and they do not ship to the mainland. They also offer other flavors-($2/pack) Pineapple, Italian, Pastele, Spicy, Chorizo, Portuguese(1#/$4.50) and Blood Sausage ($3) We got $20 worth and got a Pineapple, Pastele, Blood, and seven packs of Kim Chee beacause they're THAT GOOD! Now I know what else my parents can bring me on their next trip to the 702! ALOHA!!! Shaka Meter \uuu/ \uuu/ \uuu/ \uuu/ \uuu/ 5 YELP 365 CHALLENGE 2014-(16/365) "The Ono One" read more

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Is that a sausage in your pocket or are you just happy to see me? Well, judging by the tons of smiling faces around the Kukui Sausage tent at Saturday's KCC Farmer's Market, maybe they're loading up on sausage! I've been eating Kukui Sausage for over 30 years. Their sausage is much leaner than most other brands and my husband won't eat any other brand. I've been told by the owners that they use lean pork which is why it is so good. My youngest is addicted to their Italian Sausage. They also have Kim Chee, Pastele, Pineapple, Spicy Portuguese, Mild Portugeuese, Chicken. They serve it on a stick for $4 or in a bun for $5. When you're at the market, I know the line looks ridiculous, but it does move. So don't be intimidated by it. If you want to buy frozen sausage to take home, just walk over to the side of the tent by the freezer and they'll take your order right there. Their slogan is Kukui Sausage "The Ono One". You got that right!! read more

Kukui Sausage Co - Best sausage in town - Meat Shops Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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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. read more

I dare say, if you don't like Portuguese sausages for breakfast, you're not local! Go to any supermarket and you will find a chiller full of these sausages. However, you're going to have to hunt for these! Kukui brand sausages are not found just anywhere. You might find them at a local farmer's market, or as far as I know, some vendors in Oahu Market might have them, or you can visit Young's Fish Market in the Kapalama area, near the DMV. These are worth the hunt! The pork is chunky, not ground like all the others. It's not overly greasy like some other brands, and they have a nice garlic-pepper bite. They even have Kim Chee flavored sausages, which is quite good, but my personal preference is the original. Next time you happen to come across Kukui Sausage while strolling through a local farmer's market, or if you're over at Young's getting some laulau and roasted turkey tails, be sure to grab 'em! Breakfast never tasted so good! read more

Kukui Sausage Co - A must-have for a local style breakfast! Kukui brand Portuguese Sauage - Meat Shops Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I used to always go to the KCC farmer's market to pick up some Kukui Sausages and then I saw them at Marukai. I think they have a larger selection at KCC but the prices are better at Marukai. I love the kimchee sausage the best. I use it in my kimchee fried rice. :) I also like the Italian sausage, spicy Portuguese sausage and the chorizo! Use them in your dishes or just eat em plain nom nom nom. read more

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. read more

Their Pastele Sausage is the best spicy sausage I've ever eaten! Go to Don Quixote to pick up some to take home! read more

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Attention Bargin Hunters! Thanks Marukai for carrying their sausages, packaged in 8oz vacuum sealed bags. All their varieties sold for $1.99 (sale price) making it a tad cheaper than the price at the KCC Farmer's Market, stock up! read more

Okay, I am just going to put this out there from the get-go. I am not a sausage lover. There. I said it. So this review is coming from someone who does not enjoy eating sausages, except maybe the occasional homemade Italian sausage found in pastas. My boyfriend and I went to the KCC farmers market, and as always there was a HUGE line in front of this vendor. Word must have gotten out to the tourists that this is the place to be. Having an open mind, I shared the pineapple sausage with my boyfriend. It was tasty, but the pineapple flavor didn't shine through as much as I would have liked. It was still okay. It was a little too oily for my taste, but if that's your cup of tea then you will really enjoy this. I can see why people like this, but it hasn't converted me to a be sausage lover quite yet. Also, this whole review could be taken out of context... read more

When I go to the farmer's market at KCC on Saturday mornings.. there is always a line at this stand.. they let you sample the different types of sausages they have to offer. My all time fav.. is the Kim Chee Sausage... read more

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. read more

Kim chee sausage was great. Can't wait to bring my friends to show them my new find

At Eat the Street Kaka'ako's sausage and cheese fest I wanted to eat something while looking for my dinner. Kukui Sausage Co came to the rescue with sausages on a stick. I had an Italian sausage while walking through the event. That helped me not jump on something that may sound good but would end up being mediocre. Then I finally seen everything they were offering at the event and ended up craving another sausage on a stick. Who knew? Had a kim chee one and that was super good and juicy. Would be back for sure! Kim Chee HU!!! Gotta try the pastele one next time read more

The kimchee sausage from Kukui Sausage Co. has moved me to write my flagship Yelp review. I got the kimchee sausage grilled on a stick at KCC Farmer's Market. First, comes the snap of the skin. Then, the juicy goodness of perfectly grilled pork mixed with tangy kimchee bursts in da the mouth! The kimchee really gives the pork sausage some tangy zing. That delicious kimchee sausage mixed in with the whole wonderful KCC Farmer's Market experience makes a great foodie memory! read more

I can't wait to get up on Saturday morning walk to the farmers market and devour a sausage for breakfast . If you want to take some home they sell frozen ones 2. To a package all ready cooked so all you need to do is fry em up at home get them nice and brown or steam them in beer ! Great sausages . love the Italian and the spicy one especially read more

First, a big a mahalo to Kukui Sausage for their generous donation to our recent golf tournament. The golfers enjoyed and raved about the onolicious Portuguese Hot Dog and came back for more. They said it was the best hotdog/sausage that they have ever tasted. Mahalo!!! read more

We thought we loved Porteugese sausage until we taste this stuff! Pure ONO! We live in Alaska and found this in a Kona KTA store while on vacation. I'm gonna be on every grocery store in Anchorage until I can get them to stock this stuff. It is great! Wonderful flavor, very little grease - just enough to flavor eggs fried in the same pan. JT & Liz read more