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    The fish meal was tasty. The chicken and fish looked alike due to scoop rice, protein on top, sauce all over.
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    I love plays, movies, dinner shows. A Murder Mystery dinner has been on my bucketlist for a long time and we finally went to celebrate my birthday at the Doubletree Alana's mystery dinner. I have been in marketing for 30+ years so the first thing I did was look for clues when I arrived at the theater. I hate to say it but I wouldn't recommend this show. The acting was bad it was so predictable. It could have been a little better if they served dinner earlier. The schedule showed approximately 7 pm but we didn't eat till a little after 8 pm. There wasn't a lot of people so it was puzzling. Groupon or not, save your money. The food we did eat was delicious. We would have been able to concentrate on the dinner show better if we weren't starving. That's my 2 cents.

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    This is awesome! I laughed all night. It was so funny!! It was a blast and the food was amazing.

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    Have you reopened after covid shutdowns?

    Hello, Thank you for your inquiry. We are still waiting for certain restrictions to open up in Honolulu before we can start up our events again. In the meantime, you can go… 

    Is there a kamaaina rate better than Groupon? Anyone experience bringing their teenager to Dinner Detective? Recommend bringing my teenage son that he might 😉 enjoy?

    No, the Groupon rate is the biggest discount available.

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    We have been here a few times but everytime when we bring someone who hasn't we try to get here…read more I've heard from some people that it's the second best on the island ( considering how many there are) isn't bad. The luau is actually pretty good, the first time was great but after so many times it's a little bit of an anti climax now. In fact I'm almost over Hawaii. I'm saying almost, not definitely.

    We have attended the Hale Koa Luau in 2024 and again this year in 2026. 2024 was better because…read morethere was a female host named Lyric who reminded me of a Disney princess. I later learned that she was a contestant on The Voice. In addition, my 2024 luau was my first visit to Hawaii ever and I was pumped to attend a luau and learn the traditions. Our 2026 host was a gentleman who had more of a flat stage presence. Flash forward to 2026, many components of the luau remained the same. The luau starts at 5 pm and there are various activities on the lawn such as lei bracelet making, some music, a man who climbs up a coconut tree, and a complimentary drink either rum punch or guava juice. There is the typical push for professional photos when your party enters the space with an opportunity to purchase closer to dinner time at $25 each. The show takes a touch to get going and has a strong focus on getting the crowd engaged. There are many songs dedicated towards anniversaries and celebrations which is nice. In addition, there is a big focus on military and those who have served this country being at a military hotel. The event is clean, staff is friendly, yet I do wish there was more performing as opposed to crowd shout outs. The show takes you through Polynesian history, New Zealand and more demonstrated via dancing, fire throwing and hula. There is an MC who hosts, live musicians and interactive crowd sessions. I've never been a big fan of the food but appreciate it all because it's a learning lesson about traditional food. The appetizers are pineapple, pickled onions, poi and salsa with fish that will get split at your table with pre-set plates. Servers will come around to serve the main dish. The main plate contains chicken, pulled pork, steak, fish, sweet potatoes and zucchini. Dessert has always been guava cake which pairs nicely with coffee. My favorite take-a-way from the show is learning how the men have always done the hunting, cooking and cleaning as the women are considered sacred since women can give the gift of life. This is such an honorable lesson that makes me smile. Thank you to the staff as I know it takes a village to put on a show like this especially 3 x's a week. Mahalo!!

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    Amazing experience. It wasn't an "it's a small world" fest,…read moreit was a Polynesian cultural experience. We appreciated the way logistics were handled, from seating to organizing buffet service and keeping things moving along. Top tier tickets get some interaction with the staff. Medium tickets get you great seats, 2 drinks a person and a non perishable lei. Get "tattoos", grass crowns, shots of kava, and an amazingly entertaining cultural experience. I felt like part of the "family". Staff was super nice. And, I learned a lot! Would definitely do this luau again on another visit. Very comprehensive and informative. Entertaining and sentimental. Gives you a sense of pride and respect for the Polynesian culture and their contributions to Oahu and the world over all. Would definitely come back.

    Was here on 9/30 and got food poisoning.... I have a lot to say about the food. I feel as though…read morethey dumb down the food and do not showcase true hawaiian and polynesian flavors. As if it is all curated to tourist and that really sucks because due to that all of the food was very bland and flavorless. I think one of the reasons the food might have made me sick is because i'm unsure of how long the food had been sitting out prior to me grabbing my plate. It was also hardly even warm at all. Also where is the mac salad????? no mac salad is insane. I saw the menu when I first booked and thought okay at least the bacon ham mac and cheese looks good. Unfortunately it was just so plain and flavorless. The best part of the food was probably the grilled pineapple, taro sweet potato, and the deserts. After I left the luau a little before 9 it took around 3 hours for the puking to begin. My boyfriend also experienced some issues as well but no where near as bad as me, but I still think it's important to note it happened to both. Since the food was an extreme let down and disappointment, the show itself was better. All dancers did a good job and i'm truly in love with polynesian culture they displayed it in a beautiful way. One thing though, WHERE are all the chee hoos????? All in all, this isn't the worst pick for a luau but next time I would try choose a different one or go back to an old favorite of mine.

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