Lau lau wraps pork, fish, chicken, or another filling in edible taro leaves, then encloses the bundle in ti leaves for steaming. The outer ti leaves hold the bundle together and are removed before eating. Recipes vary by cook, and salted fish is not present in every version.
This guide was reviewed in March 2026. The four places below had an official menu or restaurant page confirming lau lau at that time. The dish takes work, so it can sell out or appear only on certain menus. Check the same-day menu and hours before committing to a long drive.
