Best Polynesian food in the peninsula. Been coming for years. Service is good, owners are friendly.

Nice staff. Good home food and beautiful textiles. Ambiance is nice too, will return.

Great Samoan food and store to buy islander stuff!you gotta love the feeling you get when your in there like your a little island kid again every one feels like family in there. read more

The Taro is not fresh. It taste like the freezer. I've been coming for 4 weeks in a row now and the Taro has that old freezer after taste. Taro is not fresh at all. Other than that this place gets a 4star for their side Palusami Chicken Tuna Sapasui Banana all taste good. pls use fresh Taro next week read more

The best Polynesian restaurant pick up and go thank you Lafi for the delicious food love your halfmoon pies and faapapa and the faiai i'a so delicious i'll say everything in your restaurant read more

This is a childhood staple for me, my dad used to take me here. I don't think there's another spot in the city that serves Samoan food. You walk in, it's a counter space to the left that sells accessories, jewelry, keychains etc. all from Samoa. The right side of the store has clothing and ie lavalavas. The food is in the back, cafeteria style serving of course. What they make everyday is half the same as usual and other days it's different. But there's always taro, fa'i (plantains), and sapasui(noodles). I got a regular plate, I opted for all fa'i and no taro. It came with sapasui, fasi povi(corned beef), and Turkey tails. When I tell you the Turkey tails do it every time for me. Slow cooked in gravy with veggies, tender and fall of the bone. Just delicious. The corned beef is a little on the salty side but I just assume it's from cooking in such large batches. The older woman (I call her aunty every time I go in) she's so kind, asks how I'm doing, how my dad and my kids are. It's like walking into your family's place. Always feel welcome. Good and quick customer service. read more

The Polynesian Luau - Sapasui, fasi povi, Turkey tails and fa'i - Polynesian Near Me - Daly City, California

Was dropping off my car for service up the street and needed to get another tortoise bracelet because my old one broke. I checked on yelp, hours listed that they were open so I decided to take a walk. When I got there they were Closed today(Wed). I was so bummed but I guess I'll come back another day since it's close by. Here's the updated Hours for your reference. I've bought Polynesian print material, pearl braided necklace, tortoise bracelets, earrings, they sell Poly food, kukui nut necklaces, and Poly outfits too! It's an Awesome store and the owner is really nice!! Support Small Businesses! read more

The Polynesian Luau - Fyi Yelp hours are wrong... Updated hours as of May 1st, 2024 You're Welcome! - Polynesian Near Me - Daly City, California

My 1st time I was able to witness how the food was so fresh and has a good taste of the Polynesian flavor. I haven't tasted everything just yet but I will make a plan to stop by again very soon. Please, make an effort to support your local Polynesian family one stop for your fresh food to go or eat outside table front of the store. God bless !!! read more

Food is always good! Service is good and friendly. Place is clean! Must go for authentic Polynesian food.

It's always a pleasure to see the owner/businesswoman doing her thing and nurturing all who partake of her cooking, with hearty and delicious Pacific Island meals. She had all the favorites and I ordered my usual tuna, palu sami, and squash meals. Today Lafi had also prepared to'ukutu with banana. It was delicious and a fitting dessert. I love supporting this small business and female entrepreneur. She has worked so hard and continues to inspire generations of Pacific Island women who want to start their own company and maintain it for as long as she has. I am so happy to know of her story and continue to support with high recommendation of this business. read more

Everything! This is an old but still great spot, to get your Samoan dishes! Sapasui (chop suey), fa'i (cooked green banana), kalo (taro), fasi povi (corn beef), turkey tails (on Sundays) and much more. read more

I love love love this place. My family and I have gone here for years (I'm surprised this is my first Yelp review about the place). It is located near the Cow Palace and pretty easy to get to from across the Bay Bridge. I legit don't mind driving here from the other side of the bridge for this food. I've had Samoan food elsewhere in the East Bay and it simply does not compare. The food is always fresh and delicious. The staff is nice and sweet, always greeting you as you walk in. The plates are $20 I believe and they come with taro, banana and 3 other items of your choice ranging from sapasui, corned beef, turkey tail, lamb curry, etc. The lamb curry is freaking BOMB and don't forget to get some palusami while you're at it. I think my mom and I have gone here weekly this summer lol but that's because it is SO good. Can't wait to see them again next week! read more

The Polynesian Luau - The front of the store with some outdoor seating in case you REALLY can't wait to eat your food, lol - Polynesian Near Me - Daly City, California

Food is always good but I have to say lately the corn beef has been a little tough other than that always delicious

I ain't gonna lie last week we went there an the food was on point. Turkey tail had that old school flavor soy.Iykyk. Cool plate, sapasui, you know it's not like your GMA or moms, but it's good. Fai, talo taste how it fai an talo taste haha good tho. Fasi povi was cooked good, tender, perfect saltiness not too much.imma go back to see if the consistency there.. oioioii lol. Fosho come through a support our culture food a Samoan businesses. read more

First off i been coming here since levi closed born and raised in city . Cant believe they charged me 21 dollars for large plate its always a different server this lady that served me i known her for living in sunnydale projects so why do your people like that . Not asking for anything free but really the owner lady always scoops and hooks my plate up because i come there alot . I cant believe my plate is the way it looks and she didnt even add my sausage . No one was in there and its Friday. Thats bad smh no wonder yall went down to 3 days and is not having buisiness like yall should . Yall should be popping being the only samoan food place around the city . A city full of of polys . Its always a hit or miss but today thought it will be good for lunch im glad didnt have my coworkers pull up this embarrassing. Yeah its not the owner, its always the servers she made sure i had the smallest taro . Never again read more

The Polynesian Luau - My 21 dollar plate missing my sausage - Polynesian Near Me - Daly City, California

I was in the area and I came here. It wasn't busy. When the lady opened the food, it didn't look appetizing at all. I got some noodles which weren't good because it had ginger which I cant stand. Odd that ginger would be in noodles like that. The corned beef was very salty but it did have a good flavor to it. read more

The Polynesian Luau - Corned beef (tasty but very salty) noodles (had ginger in it, yuck) - Polynesian Near Me - Daly City, California

Good-decent Polynesian food. second time here and it's a hit or miss. First visit the food tasted fresh. Second time, it was alright. Both times were in the early afternoon so it wasn't timing of the day. We also may have caught the lady preparing the food at the front, on a bad day because she was not friendly at all. An older woman at the register was kind though. Prices were high but that's expected with Polynesian food. read more

Took my kids here for the first time and they loved it! Been coming here every since with my parents

Nice ladies behind the counter. Nice to have ready made Samoan food. Bongos, wahoo, corned beef also for sale.

Food was great and our mother was craving her povi and taro and fa'i and turkey tails lol- also Palusami- a bit pricey but what's not going up in price- everyone has to run a business to survive and so grateful we even have a Samoan food store to go to! For our dear Mother Fa'afetai tele lava Polynesian Luau on Geneva read more

This was our 2nd time picking up food from here and it was so delicious and worth the drive. Because we live about an hr and half away, we bought multiple plates. We got the plates which comes with taro and green banana and 3 sides. Every dish is it's own flavors and perfectly cooked! It's definitely your home cooked poly food. The staff are very friendly especially the lady that works at the register. She always makes my family and I so welcomed. Also, they sell Polynesian clothes and accessories and it's absolutely beautiful! It's the only place my Mom and I buy our puletasis. This place is such a gem! read more

The Polynesian Luau - Lamb Curry - Polynesian Near Me - Daly City, California

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Food is good however don't eat Cornbeef due to its saltiness and roughness. And it tasted as of leftover from previous days. I was told this place tent to reused leftovers, rewashed corn beef for next day meals. They can really make someone sick as a friend of mine had food poisoned eating food from this place. They can really turned this place a much better food place if they put their hearts in it. I have not visited here since instead I made my own. It's much safer. Please don't recook your leftover food because we can taste it. Take care of your customers please. read more

I was sad when the Polynesian place up the block closed several years ago. The other day I walked by this place (which I always assumed only sold clothing) and saw people eating outside. Decided to come by today and to my delight they serve Polynesian food! Now don't come expecting poke or lau lau or kalua pork. The food here is more typical of home style cooking, something I've always appreciated. Anyhow, for around 15 bucks, you get a banana and a taro along with your choice of three items. You can pick any three and you can't go wrong. The highlights were the sausage, the lamb curry, the tuna in coconut, and he corn beef. Come in with an open mind and an appreciation for home style island food and you won't be disappointed. Otherwise, you might wanna drive to the nearest LL Hawaiian drive in. I wish they also sold the coconut drink with the fruit inside (like that place in San Mateo has before they too closed down). Seems these Mom pop island "restaurants" never last. Hoping this place sticks around for when I get my island cravings. read more

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Food here is really good, very home style and local. The plate for $20 can easily feed two for dinner with leftovers. Pretty wide choice of dishes are offered. I went outside my zone with Turkey Tail, which turns out to be delicious. Like Hawaii, everyone who works here is your auntie, very friendly. Some good island themed merchandise, too, with an impressive island music selection. But the story for me was the food. Awesome. read more

Great service, Great Food, the only flawed , they stopped making half moon pineapple pies.....

LOVE this place!! Best takeout for authentic Polynesian food in Bay Area. NOT the place to go if you're counting fat or carbs!! :-) Also a decent selection of Samoan and Tongan clothes, accessories and media. read more

https://youtu.be/1B64nOylufg This place is great, I love the food and the atmosphere. The owner is very friendly and you can buy yourself some nice souvenirs and island clothing. read more

I love that this business is still going. It was very nostalgic walking into the store and smelling the authentic Polynesian food while browsing the imported goods from the islands. Nothing really special about this place aside from the fact that it is here. They offer different varieties of clothing from Hawaiian shirts to dresses, Polynesian jewelry, Polynesian music and fabrics. The food is always the reason my family and I go here. The food is charged by weight and it is tasty when eaten fresh. The place is a little small, and it has always been that way. I wonder how much room can be made by removing things that look like they have been there since I first started shopping here years ago. It is not to say that they do not have a variety, but there is very little walking space for patrons who need a little more walking space. If you are reading this and you have never tried Polynesian food, I would encourage you to visit this establishment. The people are friendly, and are willing and ready to serve. The downside is the parking and the area where parking is available. Be sure that you lock your cars and store your goods properly. This place is a place of survivors and I would love to see it revamped somehow to bring a fresh look to a old town favorite. read more

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The food was amazing! From the chop suey to the taro with coconut milk is my favorite pair it with palusami that's a meal right there! I loved it and will be back for more soon. read more

Food is good. Wish they had rice! Service is always nice. Inside is a little crowded but they have a table with chairs right in front of the store. read more

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I'm just a big old Canadian guy who works for PG&E and loves ethnic foods. I usually don't know what I'm doing when I eat ethnic food but I love trying it and I love supporting local businesses. I came in to try the lamb curry and I was not disappointed. It is delicious. The curry is not like Indian curry, it's a lot thicker. It's almost like gravy. They have something of a root that's like a potato that I mixed it with and it was really good but I think next time I'm gonna get some rice from one of the Chinese places around here to mix it with. Also, I thought it was going to be a restaurant that sells clothes but it's kind of more of a place that sells clothes and music that also serves food. But whatever, I'll be back. read more

Omg stopped by here after working in SF and even though it was a detour back home to Sac, it was totally worth the experience!!!! I spent a little over $200 and stocked up on jewelry, sarongs, Bongos, pineapple half moon pies, a large case of Turkey Tail & a fat 3 item plate that consisted of Povi Masima, BBQ Chicken, Sapasui and Banana plus Taro! The staff was so nice and even offered to take my shopping into my car! I had to eat before driving off because the aromatics couldn't of been resisted! I haven't been here since the original owners probably about 11 years ago!! But I wouldn't without a single doubt, highly recommend this Restaurant you will find all you need and way more! I appreciate the business accommodating our Polynesian Community and wish you all the best read more

The BEST SAMOAN food in the Bay Area!! Always fresh & always delicious!! Cravings satisfied!! read more

The Polynesian Luau - Polynesian Near Me - Daly City, California

Honestly 3.5 stars! My pal & I popped in to get some Islander grub & to support a mom & pop shop. $20 (+ tax)for a 3 item box that s enough for 2 people to eat. Not enough coconut milk on the taro & green bananas , but the portions were huge. Very kind & gracious staff. read more

My family loves this place, esp my Mom! We've been coming here for over 10 years. Food is always delicious that sometimes they run out lol. But today was a good day, lots of fresh island food. Our favorite is the Lu Sipi / Palusami! Both are delicious & their chop suey. Sausage & curry lamb is tasty & tender here. Thanks for keeping us Fed & happy. Polynesian treat when you don't feel like cooking :) read more

We have been going here for years now. If you like a taste of the pacific this is a wonderful place to stop & grab a plate. They also sell clothing, music, jewelry & other items. The owner is a wonderful women who also stays in the area & serve's her customers with so much respect as they were own family. Don't just take my word for it, try it yourself. read more

One of the pricey food place. It's best go buy the food and fix it yourself than here.

While on a business trip in San Francisco, I went to this spot and behold they had some of the best lunch plates I had for $18 and some change. Finally, a place that doesn't weigh by lbs. (all islanders know this - that's a rip off). But I got me a full plate and it was delicious. That Sapasui and Fasi povi hit the spot for me. At least I know where to go now every time I'm in SF for a business or personal trip. read more

Best Samoan/Polynesian food around. Turkey tails and chop suey are delicious. We come here every time we're in the city.

So delicious! I gotta come here whenever I'm intown to fix those true island cravings. You can tell the people who aren't from the Polynesian Islands when they try to compare this place to L&L (just go). This ain't the "Americanize" spot-this that true home island style food! Did I mention they have Bongos?? read more