Hands-On Hawaiian Imu Cooking and Cultural Dining Experience

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Hands-On Hawaiian Imu Cooking and Cultural Dining Experience

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 US$5.30  per guest
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Earliest available date: September 14, 2026
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
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Duration
4 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 10 guests
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Language
English
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Join a truly immersive Hawaiian experience unlike any other lūʻau or tour. Our guests become active participants, helping to build an imu—the traditional Hawaiian underground oven—and preparing traditional dishes as part of a hands-on journey through Hawaii's cultural heritage. This is regenerative tourism in action: we share Hawaiian values of stewardship and respect for the land, inviting you to forge a reciprocal relationship with nature. Imu Mea 'Ai is owned and operated by Men of PA'A, a nonprofit that empowers Native Hawaiian men through meaningful community work. Your participation supports local development and cultural preservation, offering a unique, authentic experience led by native Hawaiians who are committed to keeping their traditions alive for future generations.

Sample Menu

MAIN
Kalua Pork
Pork steamed in an underground oven
MAIN
Kalua Chicken
Chicken steamed in an underground oven
MAIN
Kalua Vegetables
Vegetables - including local sweet potato, kalo (taro), carrots, celery, and more - steamed in an underground oven
DESSERT
Kulolo
Hawaiian desert made with kalo (taro), coconut milk, and honey

What You Get

Bottled water
Activity Guide
Lunch
Gratuities

Good To Know

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

What You’ll Experience

Learn the art and tradition of indigenous Hawaiian food preparation! An imu is an underground oven that uses materials from the Earth to slow cook food to perfection. In this hands-on experience, you’ll get to participate in building an imu from scratch, guided by native Hawaiians whose families have been cooking this way for generations. After the imu is uncovered, you’ll gather for a backyard-style feast, where you’ll savor the slow-cooked kalua pig and other island favorites. This is more than just a meal—it’s a cultural feast that will nourish both body and soul.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

15-1380 Auina St, Auina Street, Hawaii County Hawaii, United States, US, 96778

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The meeting point is a place of residence. Please park on the street and walk up the driveway.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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4.9
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based on 142 reviews
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A unique Hawaiian cultural experience
September 01, 2026

We chose this tour to have a cultural experience while visiting. We learned a lot not just about cooking Hawaiian food, but also about gratitude and connecting with the land. It is a great tour fo...read more

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Come eat!
September 01, 2026

Wonderful, immersing experience with great food to boot. Very family friendly.

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Delicious experience
August 13, 2026

Delicious, educational, bonding…. This activity checks all of the boxes.

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Cultural Presevation
August 12, 2026

The food was awesome the process of building the Imu and taking the food out of the Imu was amazing the guides were so knowledgeable and kind Aloha Lives and was shared by sll

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We loved this!
August 11, 2026

We very much enjoyed sharing time and getting to make an imu!!

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