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I stopped by Ala Moana Poi Bowl the other day and it was exactly what I was looking for. It is located right in the food court and features that classic turo-turo style where you just point at what you want from the display. The service was incredibly fast, which I really appreciated. The workers were nice, though you could tell they were in a bit of a rush to keep things moving. They were a little short with me when I was ordering, but it was totally understandable given how long the line was and how hard they were working to get everyone through quickly. The portions were really generous for the price. I felt like I got a lot of food, and more importantly, the flavors were really good. It definitely hit the spot for a solid local meal. One of the things I liked most about eating here is that I felt happy to support a local business. The food court at the mall seems to be filling up more and more with large chains from the mainland, so it is nice to have a reliable place that still serves local food. Everything I tried tasted fresh and well-seasoned. It is a great option if you are shopping and want something filling and authentic without having to sit down at a full-service restaurant. Even with the fast pace and the bustling environment, the quality of the food stands up. It is a relief to find a spot that still feels authentic in such a corporate environment. I’ll keep coming back here to make sure we keep these local options around.

Had the two choices plate ordered Kailua Pork with Chicken Adobo , Mac salad and rice. Also ordered poi and mini Curry Stew rice and lilikoi juice. Kudos to the staff and management.

This trip to Oahu was my chance to tackle the food courts at AMC as it was an extended, non-vacay stay. ATMOSPHERE: Located inside the bustling Makai Market food court, they share indoor communal seating with close to 30 other eateries. MENU: Hawaiian and local Hawaii fare served on a hot foods line. FOOD: 3 Choice Combo I chose chicken adobo, chicken long rice, BBQ chicken, and mac salad. Both chicken dishes were made with four bone-in thighs, with the adobo version being my favorite. The BBQ one tasted more like shoyu chicken and was pretty dry. The chicken long rice was okay as it wasn’t very gingery nor loaded with chicken. The mac salad was good. Huge portions! SERVICE: Counter service was friendly and quick. OVERALL: Not bad. I may try the Hawaiian dishes another time.