The book

Directory

274 public listings — mostly the U.S. Mainland, plus ʻohana abroad. Businesses owned by people from Hawaiʻi and the Pacific. Most are a name, a place, and a craft. All have Aloha.

List a business City and Country View

Puʻuloa Hawaiian Band

Richmond’s premier Hawaiian band — steel guitar, ʻukulele, vocals, and hula for East Coast events.

Richmond, VA

(804) 630-5001 www.hawaiianband.com

Restaurants · Plate lunch & poke · Catering

98 Hawaiian Grill

Hawaiʻi-born, Samoan-descent kitchen at House Food & Tap in St. Joseph, Minnesota — plates and catering.

St. Joseph, MNPacific Islander(612) 802-4892 www.98hawaiiangrill.com

Tattoo & visual arts

A-Town Tattoo & Piercing

Garden Grove tattoo shop founded 2008 by afakasi Samoan Suluʻape Siʻi Liufau.

Garden Grove, CAPacific Islander(714) 534-8784 atowntattooshop.com

Performing arts & luau entertainment · Hula & Polynesian dance

Aleipata Ma Le Pasefika

A Polynesian cultural nonprofit based in Emerald Isle, teaching and staging Samoan dance and culture for East Coast communities and festivals.

Emerald Isle, NCPacific Islanderncpolynesianfest.com

Markets

Alele Mart

Springdale Marshallese market bringing a piece of home to Northwest Arkansas’ large Marshallese community.

Springdale, ARPacific Islanderwww.mapquest.com/us/arkansas/alele-mart-504232912

Restaurants

Apelu Island Cafe

A family cafe on Little Creek Road serving coffee, baked goods, and Samoan / Polynesian hospitality.

Norfolk, VAPacific Islander(757) 338-6125

Dental

Cherish Your Smile

Owner general and cosmetic dental practice in Taylorsville — smile design and full-mouth rehab.

Taylorsville, UTPacific Islander(385) 406-3127 www.cherishyoursmile.com

Hula & Polynesian dance · Performing arts & luau entertainment

Chief’s Huli Huli

Humble/Houston food truck, luau catering (Drums of the Pacific USA), and Houston Hula Academy under Chief Asomua Tama Satoafaiga. (Hula Mama’s restaurant closed — not listed.)

Humble, TXPacific Islanderwww.drumsofthepacific.com

Churches & faith

Congregational Christian Church of American Samoa in Virginia

A Samoan Congregational Christian church grounded in Gospel worship and Samoan faith, language, and culture; Sunday services in Annandale.

Annandale, VAPacific Islandercccasvirginia.org

Skin & esthetics

FENIU

Sydney skincare from Mele Feniu Olivetti — organic Tongan coconut and sandalwood oils, Australian made.

Sydney, AustraliaPacific Islanderfeniu.com.au

Restaurants · Plate lunch & poke

Faka's Island Grill

A Santa Ana island / Hawaiian BBQ kitchen founded by David Pese, grown from a taco cart into 4th Street Market, with later rooms in Torrance and Long Beach.

Santa Ana, CAPacific Islanderwww.fakasislandgrill.com

Restaurants · Plate lunch & poke

Fresh Off Da Boat

A Sacramento Polynesian kitchen by Chef T (Muagututia Tuala-Tamaalelagi) and Jacinta Seiuli of American Samoa — fusion plates that reclaim “fresh off the boat.”

Sacramento, CAPacific Islandercheft-freshoffdaboat.com

Food trucks · Plate lunch & poke

Hawaiian BBQ

Amherst / Niagara Falls Blvd Hawaiian BBQ grown from food truck to brick-and-mortar by Guam-raised co-founder Freda Pleto.

Amherst, NYPacific Islanderhawaiianbbqbuffalo.com

Lei, makeup & special-event beauty · Lei & florals

Hiʻiaka Florist

Bay Area lei shop Novelty Lei / Hiʻiaka Florist — originally from Hawaiʻi, now San Francisco.

San Francisco, CAPacific Islander(415) 672-4579 www.noveltylei.com

Hula schools · Classes & workshops · Hula & Polynesian dance

Hula Carolina

Charlotte-area Polynesian entertainment company booking Hawaiian-focused lūʻau shows (with Tahiti and Aotearoa pieces), live emcee, and hula lessons across the Carolinas.

Charlotte, NCPacific Islanderhulacarolina.com

Performing arts & luau entertainment · Hula & Polynesian dance

Hula Fire Entertainment

Polynesian entertainment troupe led by American Samoa fireknife dancer Rocco Tinitali, based in Longs / Myrtle Beach — lūʻau-style shows, hula, and siva afi.

Myrtle Beach, SCPacific Islanderwww.hulafire.com

Hālau · Classes & workshops · Hula & Polynesian dance

Hālau Ka Waikahe Lani Mālie

Auckland hālau (New Lynn, Onehunga, Te Atatū) under Poʻo Kumu Aruna Kekeha Po-Ching, lineage Kumu Blaine Kamalani Kia — first officially sanctioned school of this lineage in Aotearoa (2010).

Auckland, New ZealandPacific Islanderwww.thehulajourney.co.nz

Skin & esthetics

Island Rose Dream

Melbourne-packed Lolo Tonga bath and body — Rosie ʻAkauʻola-Fine, born and raised in the Kingdom of Tonga.

Melbourne, AustraliaPacific Islanderislandrosedream.com

Carpentry & remodeling

Kahana Kai Construction

Herriman / Eagle Mountain concrete flatwork general contractor. Reviews name owner Viliami.

Herriman, UTPacific Islander(801) 634-9576 www.kahanakaiconstructionllc.com

Lomi lomi & massage

Kua Body Studios

Massage studio and incubator in Los Altos and Pleasanton — Thai, deep work, craniosacral, and mentoring for LMTs.

Los Altos, CAPacific Islander(650) 383-5209 www.kuabody.me

Skin & esthetics

LashFix Eyelash and Beauty Bar

Port Melbourne salon for lashes, lifts, and brows — Samoan and Niuean founders Ama and Venna.

Port Melbourne, AustraliaPacific Islander61396451536 lashfix.com.au

Restaurants · Plate lunch & poke · Catering

Le Umu Las Vegas

Samoan-owned restaurant and catering in Las Vegas — family church kitchen revived, plate lunch and umu food.

Las Vegas, NVPacific Islander(702) 412-6593 leumulv.com

Restaurants · Plate lunch & poke

Legends Pacific Island Grill

Family-owned Pacific Island grill in Greer serving Guam / CHamoru-style fiesta plates, island BBQ, kelaguen, and Hawaiian plate-lunch favorites.

Greer, SCPacific Islanderlegendspacificislandgrill.com

Hula schools · Classes & workshops · Hula & Polynesian dance

Makalina Gallagher

NYC hula/ʻukulele teaching and booking artist at Lotus Music & Dance, with Pacific Island life history.

New York, NYPacific Islanderwww.lotusmusicanddance.org/booking-lotus-artists/booking-artists/makalina

Restaurants · Plate lunch & poke

Manoa

Somerville kitchen/poke shop founded with Samoan chef-owner Devynne Fuga Ah-Mai and HI-tied founding team.

Somerville, MAPacific Islandermanoa.fish

Performing arts & luau entertainment · Hula & Polynesian dance

Meki’s Tamure Polynesian Arts Group

A 501(c)(3) sharing music, dance, and traditions of Fiji, Hawaiʻi, Aotearoa, Samoa, Tahiti, and Tonga across Maryland and the region.

Brooklyn Park, MDPacific Islandermsac.org/directory/artists/mekis-tamure-polynesian-arts-group

Skin & esthetics

Misiluki Skincare

Auckland skincare from Lufilufi Rasmussen — virgin coconut oil from Samoa WIBDI farms.

Auckland, New ZealandPacific Islanderwww.misiluki.com

Restaurants · Plate lunch & poke

Ni Armor's Hawaiian and Polynesian BBQ

Family-owned drive-thru Hawaiian and Polynesian BBQ in Pittsboro — kālua pork, short ribs, Spam musubi, and house Polynesian sauces from the Lauano ʻohana.

Pittsboro, NCPacific Islander(919) 704-8055 visitpittsboro.com/location/ni-armors

Restaurants · Plate lunch & poke

Noble House Hawaiian

Wichita Hawaiian food (Plentibloom / truck history) from Chef Akamu Noble and partner Natalie Burris.

Wichita, KSPacific Islandernoblehousefood.com

Hair & barber

Oish Barber Shop

West Valley City barber shop owned by Lopi and Seni Poʻoi.

West Valley City, UTPacific Islander(801) 840-4856

Food trucks · Plate lunch & poke · Catering

Ono’s Hawaiian Grill

Shreveport Hawaiian grill continuing as food truck/catering after downtown brick closed ~Nov 2025, founded by Sione Maumalanga.

Shreveport, LAPacific Islanderwww.shreveporttimes.com/story/entertainment/dining/2016/06/03/hawaiian-cuisine-food-truck-debuts-shreveport-bossier-city/85252210

Food trucks · Plate lunch & poke

Pacific Flame Island Grill

Austin/Leander food truck serving tropical island BBQ cooked over lava rocks from Hawaiian & Pacific Islander–owned ʻohana.

Austin, TXPacific Islanderwww.pacific-flame.com

Cultural nonprofits · Performing arts & luau entertainment

Pacific Islanders of Virginia

A community organization hosting Virginia Beach PolyFest — dance, music, food, and vendors for Hawaiʻi, Samoa, Tonga, Tahiti, and other Pacific cultures at the Oceanfront.

Virginia Beach, VAPacific Islanderpacificislandersvirginia.org

Restaurants · Plate lunch & poke

Pacific Rim & Bento

Mesa Pacific Rim & Bento (plus sushi truck) from Marine vet chef Blaise Aki and Kanani Aki.

Mesa, AZPacific Islanderwww.yourvalley.net/mesa-independent/stories/chef-blaise-aki-opens-pacific-rim-bento-in-mesa,524025

Performing arts & luau entertainment · Hula & Polynesian dance

Paradise Island Entertainment

South Jersey Polynesian entertainment company (Aloha Hula Show) with multi-generation Samoan fire-knife and hula performers.

Williamstown, NJPacific Islanderwww.northjersey.com/story/news/local/south-jersey/2018/09/01/south-jerseys-polynesian-dancers-williamstown-deptford-keep-island-vibe-alive-jersey-shore/916382002

Restaurants · Plate lunch & poke

Pasifika Foods

A Northgate Sacramento kitchen for Fijian, Tongan, and Samoan food rarely found elsewhere in the city — curries, coconut, and Pacific comfort.

Sacramento, CAPacific Islander(916) 246-9244 pasifikafoodsusa.com

Mental health & counseling

Pasifika Rooted Therapy

Founder-owned practice in Lakewood for individual, couples, and family therapy serving Pasifika and BIPOC clients — California telehealth for individual work.

Lakewood, CAPacific Islander(562) 354-0582 www.pasifikarootedtherapy.com

Nonprofits

Pasifika United Methodist Community Center

A Southern Nevada hub where Pacific Islander churches and culture share space — worship, fellowship, and community programs for the diaspora. Three Methodist fellowships (Samoan, Tongan, Filipino) anchor the house.

Las Vegas, NVPacific Islander17252050294 www.pasifikacommunity.org

Performing arts & luau entertainment · Hula & Polynesian dance

Polynesian Fire

A Polynesian lūʻau dinner-show company with live music, island dances, buffet, and Samoan fireknife finales in Myrtle Beach, Daytona Beach, and Orlando.

Myrtle Beach, SCPacific Islanderwww.polynesianfire.com

Bands · Performing arts & luau entertainment

Puʻuloa Hawaiian Band

Richmond’s premier Hawaiian band — steel guitar, ʻukulele, vocals, and hula for East Coast events.

Richmond, VAKamaʻāinaPacific IslanderIsland Roots(804) 630-5001 www.hawaiianband.com

Carpentry & remodeling

Romika Construction

Provo construction company owned by Will Toutai — Tonga-listed on LinkedIn, Utah license history, UPIC partner.

Provo, UTPacific Islander(909) 559-3105

Hula schools · Classes & workshops · Hula & Polynesian dance

South Pacific Island Dancers

South Jersey Polynesian dance school and luau show company serving the Tri-State, family-owned since 1982.

Paulsboro, NJPacific Islanderwww.southpacificislanddancers.com/about

Nails

Studio Twenty4

Licensed nail technician, Pacific Islander–owned home-based studio in Long Beach, established 2020.

Long Beach, CAPacific Islander(803) 201-6838

Restaurants · Plate lunch & poke

Sweet's Hawaiian Grill

A Provo kitchen founded by Al and Sweet Crichton and carried by their children — Hawaiian-style BBQ rooted in Tongan and Samoan family heritage.

Provo, UTPacific Islanderorder.toasttab.com/online/sweet-s-hawaiian-grill-711-columbia-lane

Markets

TCJ Micro Mart

Atlantic market carrying Micronesian/Pacific Islander goods, run by Melyn Yamaguchi with island small-business roots (Pohnpei ties).

Atlantic, IAPacific Islandertcjmicro.com

Nonprofits

Tautua Mo Samoa Las Vegas

Community organization connecting Samoan families in Las Vegas through heritage events, membership, and Nevada’s first Samoan Flag Day festival.

Las Vegas, NVPacific Islander(702) 483-0028 tautuamosamoalv.org

Civic clubs

Te Ao Mana

New York Pacific Island cultural organization behind Tatou Festival, co-founded by Polynesian artists with Hawaiʻi ties.

New York, NYPacific Islanderwww.teaomana.org

Restaurants · Plate lunch & poke

The Duchess

A neighborhood pub in Hampden blending an English tavern room with a menu rooted in Chef Kiko Fejarang’s CHamoru heritage from Guam.

Baltimore, MDPacific Islanderwww.theduchessbaltimore.com

Skin & esthetics

The Gardens Bath

East Palo Alto bath and body shop from Marina Latu — South Pacific–inspired soaps, Tonga No Plastic Campaign support.

East Palo Alto, CAPacific Islanderwww.thegardensbath.com

Lei, makeup & special-event beauty · Lei & florals · Arts & crafts

The Lei Company Cooperative

Oakland worker-owned lei cooperative founded by Tiffany Naputi Lacsado — Chamorro-American from Guåhan.

Oakland, CAPacific Islander(510) 967-7342 theleicompany.com

Carpentry & remodeling

Tonga Brothers

Salt Lake City masonry, concrete, and general contractor listed under the public name Tonga Brothers.

Salt Lake City, UTPacific Islander(385) 485-9999

Hair & barber · Skin & esthetics

ULU Head Spa

Pleasant Grove head spa from Jobi, Grace, and Enoch Niu — ULU as a Tongan head tradition.

Pleasant Grove, UTPacific Islander(801) 528-7368 www.uluspas.com

Civic clubs

UTOPIA NYC

NYC chapter of UTOPIA supporting LGBTQ+ Pacific Islander cultural stewardship and advocacy.

New York, NYPacific Islanderutopianyc.org/what-we-do

Skin & esthetics

Vua Beauty

Los Angeles skincare line from Tongovua “Marie/Vua” Tangitau — Enga, the Tongan word for turmeric, and a great-grandmother tonic.

Los Angeles, CAPacific Islanderwww.vuabeauty.com