Maui Lū‘au
No visit to Maui would be complete without experiencing a taste of local Hawaiian food and culture, and for most visitors, attending a lūʻau in Maui is the best way to satisfy your cultural and gastronomical appetite. Marvel at graceful Hawaiian hula dancers while feasting on the fresh culinary delights of our islands. Absorb yourself in stories and chants of old Hawai‘i amidst fragrant flowers and flickering torchlight. A delight to all the senses, treating yourself to a Hawaiian lūʻau in Maui may just be one of the most memorable experiences of your vacation. experience the best lūʻau in Maui.
About Hawaiian Lūʻau
A lūʻau is a traditional Hawaiian feast. By definition, the word “lūʻau” refers to young kalo (taro; Colocasia esculenta) tops, which are always served at lūʻau. Generally, Hawaiian feasts are celebratory affairs accompanied by hula (dance), oli (chant), moʻolelo (stories), and mele (songs). The food you will find at a lūʻau will be mouth-watering local style: tender kalua pig and turkey cooked in an imu (an underground oven; kalua means “the pit”), limu (edible seaweed – yes, it’s good!), lomi (massaged) salmon with tomato and green onion, mahimahi (dolphinfish), haupia (coconut pudding) and plantation days’ adoptions such as rice, noodles, teriyaki beef, and chicken adobo.
Lūʻau on Maui
For the best lūʻau in maui experience, check out Old Lāhaina Lū‘au in Lāhaina. Located beachside, Old Lāhaina Lūʻau has been sharing Hawaiian culture, entertainment, and food with visitors since 1986. Dishing up heaps of ʻono (delicious) home-cooked food and showcasing the island’s best dancers and storytellers, the genuine smiles and aloha of the staff at Old Lāhaina Lūʻau are the foundation their award-winning Maui lūʻau is built upon. The Feast at Lēlē in Lāhaina also offers all the sumptuous fare and lavish entertainment of a traditional lūʻau. Their powerful show encompasses cultural elements of four Polynesian islands. If you have young children along, the Drums of the Pacific Lūʻau is sure to hold their attention. Highly colorful and theatrical, Drums of the Pacific features cultural dance traditions from numerous Polynesian islands and finalizes with a spectacular fire dance.
Bring Your Appetite
Most lūʻau on Maui offer both dinner and show reservations, or show only. The best ones fill up fast daily, so we advise reserving well in advance. Be sure to contact our vacation experts at ILoveHawaii.com today to book an unforgettable evening of food, culture, and entertainment.
