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4 APRIL 20, 2022
HanaPa‘a Market Arrives At Koko Marina Shopping Center With ‘Ono Food
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HanaPa‘a Market replac- es the original Pāina Café, which was known for similar poke-centric menus.
“We are so excited to be able to continue to offer the community fresh poke and other island favorites that Pāina Café has brought for so many years,” says HanaPa‘a Market owner Keoni Luka. “We have created new rec- ipes and dishes that expand the menu and look forward to growing into the communi- ty’s destination for fresh fish and seafood dishes.”
HanaPa‘a Market recently opened in Koko Marina Shopping Center, replacing the original Pāina Café.
knowing one day they want- ed to venture out on their own. Luka grew up going to Koko Marina Shopping Center as a kid and, as he got older, saw the need for more variety in the community.
With a large menu of ‘ono poke, sandwiches and more, HanaPa‘a Market has something to satisfy all appetites. PHOTOS COURTESY HANAPA‘A MARKET
For HanaPa‘a Market, it’s all about fresh ingredients.
over 25 years of experience in the food industry.
“Owning a restaurant busi- ness in the neighborhood where I grew up is some- thing I have always dreamed about,” says Luka, who is ex- cited to get reacquainted with the community. “It is hum-
bling to have the team at Pāi- na Café trust in us to contin- ue their concept,” continues Luka adding that HanaPaʻa Market will continue to ex- pand the menu as they grow the business.
He says, “Whether you’re heading out to the beach with friends, barbecuing with the ‘ohana or enjoying a night in, HanaPa‘a Market is looking forward to being the go-to place for your party needs.”
“We’ve partnered with lo- cal fishermen to provide the freshest ingredients, island flavors and an unbeatable taste,” says Luka, who grew up in Hawai‘i Kai and brings
Together with fellow owner and consultant Mike Leslie, they’ve opened sev- eral other restaurant estab- lishments around the island,
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