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The Godfather of Poke | Sam Choy Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 204)

The Godfather of Poke | Sam Choy Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 204)

Update: 2025-11-27
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Sam Choy is a legendary chef and TV personality from the island of O‘ahu. He’s widely recognized as the “Godfather of Poke” and one of Hawai‘i’s true culinary ambassadors. Celebrated for helping develop and popularize Hawaiian Regional Cuisine, Sam introduced authentic island flavors to the world and changed the way people experience Hawai‘i through food. A James Beard Foundation “America’s Classics” award-winner for his restaurant in Kailua-Kona and a founding member of the Hawai‘i Regional Cuisine movement, Sam’s impact goes far beyond the kitchen. Over his decades-long career, he’s authored multiple cookbooks, starred in TV shows, and infused Hawaiian ingredients and aloha spirit into everything he creates.In this episode, we talk about his upbringing in Lā‘ie, the evolution of poke, lessons from decades in the kitchen, his career, his family, his weight loss journey, and so much more.

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The Godfather of Poke | Sam Choy Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 204)

The Godfather of Poke | Sam Choy Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 204)

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