I was always told that Polynesian food is not seasoned well.... Well they lied!!! this spot is amazing! I got the two meat combo with the baked lamb and sweet-and-sour ribs along with the curry beef, taro root and chop Suey.... Look'a Hea!!! This is real life, soul food! I am an American of African descent (Black) and I would put this food up against some of our soul food from the south. DELICIOUS.!!!! read more

Back again at one of our favorite go-to spots--and it never disappoints! We came hungry and ordered a feast: mixed meats, sausage, baked chicken, beef curry, beef pie, panekeke, turkey tail, fresh bread, cucumber salad, poke, chop suey, and a refreshing mango juice. Every bite was packed with flavor, and our family left with happy hearts and even happier tummies! To my fellow Yelpers, do yourself a favor and check this place out. It's about a 20-25 minute drive from where I live, but trust me--it's totally worth it! Great food, friendly service, and plenty of delicious options that will keep you coming back for more. read more

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A beautiful restaurant with spacoous seating and great service. Family owned and taste os delicious and fresh (thank you to the cooks and baker) for always serving up Samoan food with style. Cleanliness and hospitable service always! Blessings! read more

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Food is made fresh daily. Love the fresh bread, Pani PoPo (coconut bread) w/amazing sauce. God Bless this family business

This is felt like home .. food was made with love your can taste the soul in every bite. The service was like being part of the family. The owner ms Tina was amazing and her daughter Miracle great service and son Ross. Its a to go spot but there r a few sit and eat tables and that feels like home clean and home vibe . I will be back again and again.. thank ms Tina for your love . read more

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Great customer service, HHUUUHGGGEEEEE selection... definitely one of those iykyk spots. I finally got a chance to try a place I've driven past a million times but never actually went inside, and I'm glad I stopped in instead of just running errands. Ended up finding way more than I expected and honestly could've stayed in there longer just looking around. Definitely worth checking out. read more

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Carson staple & must have! Poly Grill has so many traditional delicacies that never miss! They are so kind and have ample seating inside. They also have snacks that are loved from the islands (Bongos). My friend from American Samoa missed home so this place makes him feel at home! Their service is amazing and they are so kind! Definitely recommend their bakery items especially the infamous panipopo [it does sell out fast (rightfully so) so I would check] heheh read more

Don't sleep on this place the chef is phenomenal the food was fantastic the family vibe is there and they do good business. I ordered a plate of lamb ribs, turkey tail, mackerel in coconut milk, cornbread luau, fa'i in coconut milk, sapsui and meat pies. All were fantastic the meat pies where new from last time I went their and great add on was great after a warm up in the air fryer. Any time I'm in long beach I'm grabbing something from here. read more

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Really happy to finally have a Samoan restaurant that I can proudly take my non Poly friends to for a meal. The food is quite authentic and quality is great. Modern setup inside and clean. Thank you! read more

Best Samoan food in Southern California, hands down. My team had never tried Samoan food so I decided to order a spread for them! Everything was great and made it early enough to get some Pani Popo. Everything was amazing and I think you gained some new fans of Samoan food which was the whole purpose. read more

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This spot is a true hidden gem for samoan food in Carson! Food was delicious and you can tell everything is fresh and homemade. Everything on my plate was seasoned to perfection and did not disappoint. Staff was extremely kind with attentive service and the ambiance was inviting with many decorations. Hope to be back soon to try other things on the menu! read more

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This feels like I'm back at a young kid at home with the family and mom is in the kitchen cooking up the works! Food is delicious and they serve hefty portions. The owners are there most of the time either serving out cooking. They upgraded the place so you can eat there. Polynesian designs all over the place to make the ambiance memorable. I highly recommend this place and they close at 3pm so run don't walk! read more

One of the Best Samoan Food Spots in the Los Angeles and Orange County Area. Their Bakery Goods are Top of the Line as well. They also Sell Fried Pork Skins and my Favorite is the Fried Chicken Skin. If you haven't been You should Definitely stop in and Buy Something So You Can Try Something...! read more

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I ordered the shrimp in a container w. Other stuffs . The lady rings us up , i saw her put the shrimp in the bag and when I turned to look at the bakery, she took the shrimp out the bag . I didnt realize until after I left . I called them and asked what happened to the shrimp ? I saw the lady put it in the bag . The lady on the phone said "oh she said she didnt charge you for it so she took it out" . I look at the receipt & she didnt charge me for it but why not tell me ? Why take it out and be "slick" about it ? The taste is there but the common sense was not . read more

Customer service is superior as always! I love every thing in the menu tbh you can't go wrong with anything as they make everything fresh daily! If you have never tried Samoan food then start here! If you love Samoan food then you're in the right place! Their food is so nostalgic for me everything I grew up eating brings me back to my childhood and it definitely is comfort food! They make their food with lots of love and honestly the best best family owned spot in the biz! If you want that mom and pop shop where you know you right at home and everything is hot and fresh well then you gotta try this vibe just be prepared and come with your with appetite and be ready for smiles and family vibe and so many options to choose you just can't try it all in one visit so you gotta go back multiple Times but trust me your palette won't regret it! read more

Hubby says "what would you like for lunch babe?" 1 hr 15 minutes drive later, here we are....always busy, always a line means that its ALWAYS GOOD!! Happy Wife, Happy Life Fa'afetai Lava again read more

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I had never tried poly food before so I was excited seeing what was on the menu. Poly is a small take-out spot but packs a BIG punch in terms of taste flavor and just feel-good comfort food. The New Zealand sausage is bomb. I also liked their chop suey, chicken curry, turkey tail and mussels. First time here so I was limited to what I could get. I liked this place so much I came back the next day. It was that good!!This spot is clean and cosey. The workers here are very nice and you can feel the love they put in the food. You just feel welcomed coming here to get great tasting food. I will try their meat pie next time since they run out quick. Thank you to my friend for introducing me to Polynesian food. This place is a gem and I wish there was one just like it near where I live in Anaheim. Thanks Poly. Now I need me a souvenir shirt. read more

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This is our second time driving out to Poly. Grill &Bakery. Today we picked up some Turkey Tail, sausage. Corned beef, Taro in coconut milk and Sapa Sui. So good we forgot to get a picture. But we also ordered Half moon pies, Palusami, to pick up the next day Once we were there to pick up the items, we also tried the Pani Popo, Panikeke, and the Suafa'i. Can't say enough on how good they each tasted. My husband said each item was just like home cooking and for me it reminded me of visiting of our family gatherings. The location is easy to find. Not to far off the freeway. Once inside look over the prepared food and let them know is what you would like from the prepared food. We were thankful to meet Miracle, she was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable of each item we ordered. Next time you stop in, talk with the staff, let them show you all the choices. read more

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The food and service were great! It was my very first visit, and they didn't disappoint. Thank you for the delicious food and for being kind! I tasted the dishes, and they were very tasty. Fa'afetai! read more

Poly Grill is da bomb!! Wish they were closer so I can get me some delicious Samoan food. This hidden island gem is located on Carson St right by the 405 freeway. My favorite is the sapasui, povi, and palusami. No other place makes their palusami like Poly Grill!! The type of noodles they use makes the texture of the sapasui delish, and I can't find this noodle at any store!! The povi is so good and pairs extremely well w the creamy palusami. I don't really eat taro and banana but I like the way they make theirs!! Family owned and operated, very friendly and helpful. May be a bit pricey but then again so is everything else!! We've tried other Samoan food between LA, SD, & Riverside and Poly Grill is BY FAR THE BEST!!! They make fresh bread (unsliced) and it's so yummy!! Great half moon pies too!! Don't forget the traditional Anchor butter (imported from New Zealand) bc it's sooooo delish w the fresh warm bread!! Highly recommend if you're craving Samoan food. And I also like coming here bc it's a far drive and I love food ventures!! read more

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The food is amazing. Really digging the pork belly and chicken. The ladies in there were helpful as I didn't know what some of the names were and the explained them. It's cafeteria style and lots of seating! read more

All the meats were tender and delicious! We had a smorgasbord of lamb ribs, pork belly, sausage and some of the best corned beef I've ever had! We also grabbed a Vai Mango drink and oh boy was that splendiferous. You would do yourself a dishonor by not grabbing one of those. As we sit here successfully stuffed, we can't help but to muster the courage to tap into the delightful desserts and raisin bread while wondering when will be coming back! 10/10 read more

I love their food and been here a few times. Today I bought more meat pies and when I cut it open to see how much meat was in it, there was less than half. That's why the 3 rating. It has the meat, mushrooms, and mozzarella cheese. It was mostly cheese (70%) and felt disappointed becuz the meat pies I had last week had more meat. Or I felt it had more meat. In New Zealand it's mostly meat with less fillers . They have different flavors. But delicious taste at Poly's. I just won't buy them anymore. Plus I ordered 2 pieces of baked taro and the girl gave me 3 instead & I was flabbergasted that those 3 pieces cost me $30!! I didn't know until I got home that she gave me 3 instead of 2. They charge you by the weight. That's way too much. Service was great. People are nice. Ambiance nice. Small mom & pop bakery. Tables to sit and eat. Clean and neat. Prices too are too high. read more

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I'm a fan! I just wish they didn't weigh everything together. If I added a taro root, of course my box of food is going to skyrocket in price. The raw tuna in the creamy white sauce in the refrigerated section is my favorite! I have no idea what that's called but so good! Everything I had was tasty but felt so creamy and I would require a lot of rice to eat with it. read more

1 star for Hours of operation, please do better, it's understandable that emergencies happen but at least give your customers update online or on your website that you will be CLOSED. You have your loyal customers driving from out of state. read more

My go to place for Samoan Food. I love the different selections that are made for you to choose from, and their bakery items are plentiful as well. Hats off to the chef's! Every time I go there the food is always cooked to perfection. The front of the house staff keeps everything running smoothly and the back of the house staff works checks in systematically to see if anything needs to be replenished, awesome teamwork. Next time you're in the area and are Ono for some delicious Polynesian Cuisine, stop by and see there, you won't regret it read more

If you're looking for Samoan/Polynesian food, definitely check this place out. This was my first time here and the food is so good! It's located in a smaller lot, but you probably won't miss it and there will probably be parking. We stopped by late morning for lunch and got mixed plates. Staff's super friendly and answered all the questions we had. If you're not sure what to get, you can ask them for recommendations. I can't remember what I ordered, but at least I have pictures! Really enjoyed everything I got - mussels, sausage, corn beef?, crispy pork, taro, and turkey. All really strong flavors that went even better with the rice. I really enjoyed the crunch on the crispy pork skin. The mussels were one of my top favorites and I'd get it again. It's definitely enough food to eat twice if you have rice at home. Everything heated up tastes just as good as the day before. read more

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Poly Grill is yet the BEST Polynesian restaurant!!!! #1 in my book. The AURA is so welcoming, once one enters, it difficult to avoid the most warm inviting reception from the team! Sense of time literally is lost. You know you're sent to buy TO'ONA'I yet when you encounter someone you haven't seen in ages,toonai is simply forgotten and hours of catch up becomes the event of the day!!! Great job, Poly Grill you make be a proud poly way to set the path for other Polynesians read more

Best palasami! Their pineapple pies are my dad's favorite. The girls are always pleasant with their service even when there's a line outside the door. ONOLICIOUS! read more

So, living in NorCal but driving into SoCal from Vegas that Saturday morning and having a last minute small party for Tina in SoCal, of course I had to order our main menu items from Poly Grill! I called on a Friday the day before (my bad!) and ordered a large tray of each of the following: faspovi, fa'i, taro, & sapasui for pick up the next day - I was lucky that they could make it happen as they usually require 1 week advance notice. Sadly, the baker was not in that weekend so we weren't able to order any half moon pies, puligi, or peach tarts. Our trays were ready on time and they helped us load the car on a busy Saturday - talk about service!! We also picked up 2 plates for the drive (we couldn't wait!) and their last pan of panipopo. ALL of it was delicious as expected. Tina loved getting her Samoan food fix. Thank you for coming through & saving the day, PolyGrill! read more

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everything is fresh here and so delicious! The customer service is phenomenal, they are very attentive, kind and welcoming. The food was outstanding, I have fallen in love with Polynesian food because of it! read more

Amazing Samoan flavors, cozy vibes, and food made with love--palusami, faiai pilikaki , and panikeke were unforgettable just to name a few . A must-try! read more

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This place is hands down the best spot in town for Samoan food! Every time I'm craving island flavors, this is where I go--and they never disappoint. The food is always fresh, authentic, and packed with flavor. Whether it's panikeke, oka, chop suey, desserts, everything tastes just like home. The service is always fast, friendly, and reliable. They pack the food well and it always taste as if it was made with love . If you're looking for real Polynesian comfort food, this place is a must. Always satisfy and and great customer service Highly recommend! Thank you for the great Polynesian food read more

I can't believe i'm doing this but some girl decided to leave me a note saying they're $8.99/ lb, so i went back and checked my credit card statement lol i guess people can't have opinions these days or businesses will have people out for you The point of my review is not the food is expensive, it's that the quality is underwhelming for the price for the 2 plates I bought. I never purchased anything else because 1) I'm a cheap fuck and i don't pay for water or soda 2) everything was sold out because we came at 2 or 3pm on a weekend Thanks for the harassment, it's great to be reminded why i left the island in the first place and why i never looked back. read more

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I love this Samoan point-point joint. They have the best Samoan food in Carson, aside from the home cooked meals ;) Everything that I have ordered so far, I love: the Palusami, Sapasui, Pani Popo, Pai Fala, Talo, Sausage and Corned Beef is so good! I definitely want to try all of the other items on the menu. It is best to go right when they open or sometime in the morning. You will have a bigger selection as they do run out of food quickly. They are pricier than the other Samoan joints in the area, but they sure taste better. You are definitely going to spend minimum of $20 when ordering from here. They have Student and Veteran Military discounts, which is a plus. So definitely bring your student and veteran military IDs to get that extra discount. The service is excellent. Everyone is super helpful and nice. I really appreciate the love and care from the staff here. Thank you Poly Grill & Bakery! read more

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Fresh SAMOAN food everytime opened, and Fresh Bread , Papa, Otai now(bomb) etc and more!! Recommended to Anyone and Everyone needing a taste of SAMOA! Customer service is always welcoming and Professional! And very generous with Love!!!! Thanks you alllll read more

First time trying them and it was satisfying to our tummies.now we know where to get our samoan cravings when we visit LA.the only thing was the OKA and Sapasui was salty other then that All ONO.Don't sleep on them Pagikeke and Bread,very aaaaa manaia.Fa'afetai lava Poly Grill,keep doing what you do.God Bless read more

Outstanding Samoan food at good prices. Brought my Samoan inlaws here and they loved it!! Always stop by here when in Carson.

such a great family business! Food is delicious and the people are so kind!! I will definitely be back for more!

Pani Popo bread on a Saturday morning with coffee is Perfection!! Plate lunches are so good. Will definitely be back! read more

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