It’s nothing new that Uncle Lani’s poi mochi is addictive, judging by the way it flies out of the two Uncle Lani’s cafes, in Wahiawa and Kapolei. What’s peculiar is that its aroma seems to ...

Poi Mochi Doughnut from Liliha Bakery. Cost is $25 per large aluminum tray. Food — such as whole turkeys, roasts or pork butt, sweet potatoes, taro or luau leaves — must be thawed, seasoned ...

Poi mochi donuts Credit: Kimberly Yuen How to pronounce it: Like “boy” but with a “p” This teething ring-looking thing combines the wonders of a donut, mochi, and poi. What is poi?

Mochi doughnuts, also known at poi mochi, are a cross between traditional American doughnuts and Japanese mochi. They first appeared as a fusion pastry in Hawaii in the early 1990s.

On the menu are local favorites that include hot cakes, oxtail soup and loco moco. For a sweet tooth, the bakery is offering their famous coco puffs, poi mochi donuts and so many more baked goodies.

Food booths to benefit a variety of school clubs and projects will include chow fun, poi mochi, chicken wing dings, cheeseburgers, otai (fruit drink), Braddah Pops, poke bowls, a country store ...

“We are eager to welcome both locals and tourists, giving everyone who comes to Waikiki a chance to experience our delicious coco puffs, butter rolls, and poi mochi donuts while they shop or ...