Hukilau Marketplace

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The Polynesian Cultural Center has several eateries and food trucks in its Hukilau Marketplace, which doesn't require an admission ticket. You'll find Pounders Restaurant (named after Pounders Beach, just down the road), Guadalajara Grill Mexican, Tita's Grill, Aunt Emily's Bakery, Penny's Malasadas, Elephant Shack Thai, Kiwi Style Fish 'n Chips, Hale Pops Gourmet Hotdogs, Beach Side Shave Ice & Elsie's Smoothie Shack.

There are also some souvenir shops here. Expect busloads of visitors from Waikiki hotels milling around on their way in or out of PCC.

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