EATING PACIFIC ISLAND FOOD @ Lola's Island Shop / Polynesian Samoan Tongan Mukbang Food Vlog Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 พ.ค. 2023
- Have you tried food from the Pacific Islands before? Come and try Tongan and Samoan dishes at this island takeaway shop in Sydney's South West!
We tried dishes like lamb buns (steamed and fried), sapa sui, lū, lamb curry, taro and banana, raw fish (ota ika), fried chicken, BBQ lamb ribs, crackling pork and somehow made room for desserts too! When the islanders tell you they can eat, believe them LOL. Big love to Aunty Lola and her family for taking us in for lunch time 😄
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Lola's Island Shop
12 Khancoban St, Heckenberg NSW 2168
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Australia & New Zealand shipped a lot of cheap lamb cuts to the Islands that we didn’t eat. The Islanders grew up with it & found all sorts of ways to use it including buns ( Chinese influence ) & curry ( Fijian Indian) . They are fatty cuts now politely called breast of lamb but once upon a time it was lamb flap. It is the off cut from cutlets when they put the mid section through the band saw . I see Islanders buying it in the Vietnamese butchers in Marrickville . Great example of cross cultural influences.
What an awesome comment. You just educated my shit 👍💯🔥
Wow thank you for the education! I love learning about the history of things. Pinning this for everyone to see mate!
@@SydneyFoodBoy Your welcome . I assume lamb breast was shipped frozen in 20kg boxes straight from the processors .Aussie households didn’t eat it unless like my family they were processing their own lambs. Trimmed heavily & cut along the rib they go pretty well on the BBQ . I think it’s the same principle as beef tongue ,Aussies were to spoilt for choice ,so it’s shipped in 20kg boxes to Japan . You see it cut super thin in packs for grilling over charcoal .
And Turkey tails. The Chinese butchers in west Sydney always come thru for the usos.
Just want to give a big shout out to the island community. Some of the friendliest and most supportive people ever and I'm super happy that we get to help share your food to the world! Thank you also to all the new subscribers to the channel 😁
Island food made by Island people 😍 We LOVE to see it! Love seeing you support small businesses 🙌🏽
Thank you for watching and the lovely comment London!!!
The one standing there swatting the flies away 😂 standard job for someones child at every poly function 😂
LOLOL! 🤣🤣
Thank you for trying islander food and glad you enjoyed it, now you know the secret for Polynesian physiques 😂
One day I'll feed my kids Taro and coconut cream 🤣
So proud of my aunty Lola 🥹❤️ this makes me miss her and the food from her shop 😄🥰 cant wait to go back!
She's so lovely!
Tongan food is always made with love and I’m sure they probs wanted to feed you even more once you “thought” you were done haha ofa atu toko 🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴
I thought I was done before the dessert my goodness 🤣
@@SydneyFoodBoy it never stops bro haha you gotta pack some for family back home too🤣
The hospitality they give for TH-camrs when they visit 🙌 I’ve seen a few people visit Lola’s in their videos and they always take care of you guys so well 👏
The fact that they were nice enough to set a table outside was a really nice gesture! The last time I visited we sat on a milk crate at the front and to be honest, I had no issues with doing that again!
I went to try this out after seeing this! Drove nearly 1 hour to get there. the fried lamb bun was fantastic I must admit. However the taro and banana was a little too firm for my liking, not sure if it’s eaten this way or it might be my drive home that has dried up the banana and taro! The Otai was also great, I think the kids have some islander in them because they finished the lamb curry all to themselves and didn’t leave me any! Will definitely give this shop another go and maybe eat the food while I’m there next time.
Lamb curry 👍
Lamb Fried Bun 👍
Otai 👍
Banana and Taro - Unsure
hahah the kids must have a splash in islander in them! your comment made me so hungry
The Islanders love being hospitable, look how they looked after you bro! Great episode, thank you
Food is the love language for many cultures out there, and it's definitely one for the islander community too! Much love to them 🙂
@Sydney Food Boy absolutely, thanks again bud 👍
As an Afakasi myself,and being born on Niue, I can relate, Polynesian food is so under rated.
Lamb curry at Lola’s is a banger 🙌🏽🙌🏽
It tastes very homey!
Mad bro. Everyone in Sydney knows the Heckenberg spot. Great to see them getting some love. Hopefully one day we see our aunties open up more shops. And it's like a mcdonalds 24/7 with a drive through 👀🤣
LOL that would be pretty cool. Damn heavy late night meal though 🤣
I'm SOLD! I'm going to this place on a weekend! I feel like I need a weekend to digest this food after I consume it. It looks like real Soul food 😋
Trust me, I didn't eat much the day after trying to digest it all LOL!
Big up sydneyfoodboy for having a go at everything. They make cracker banana panikekes aswell
As a Islander,
Keke Pua'a is a must eat for you(It's basically Pork bun or lamb bun I forgot-). Thx for eating our Cultures food! °w°
I tried the pork bun the last time I visited here and I'd say I liked it better than the lamb bun! It's still my favourite! Thank you to your culture for making such wonderful food!
YASSS !! FINALLY !!!!!!!!!! Trust me you can't go wrong with LOLA'S !!!!
Two visits and both times a great feed!!
Islander food is so under represented here. It is good to see you supporting small businesses. The food looked amazing!
I love that you had Islander food my husband is from the Cook Islands glad & I am you liked it. It’s it’s yummy it’s great to see you supporting smaller businesses too ..Great video Kev .. I can’t wait to see your overseas trips..x❤️🥰💕
Thanks heaps Irena! I will be sharing my overseas trip in the form of shorts soon - stay tuned!
Love your review & enthusiasm! Instant subscription!
Thanks so much TJ!!!
Island food is the best n different island had different versions of their food
Would love to try the versions from different islands one day!
I’d love to try island food, the chicken looked absolutely delicious 😍
That chicken skin was really tasty! Very juicy chicken and that thing was HUGE 🤣
Yummm 😍 I've never been to Lola's but this video made me hungry! Will definitely have to check them out!
OMG - I'm so jelly! Looks amazing...YUM YUM YUMMY...
Thank you for watching Taelor!
I really enjoyed this one. I have never seen Islander food before like this, now I want to go to Heckenberg, my mouth is watering. Another great episode 😊
Thanks so much for watching Sophie!!!
Yaaayyy you finally tasted island food! 😂❤️
Been a long time coming!
Love it. Cant wait to try it!
Hope you try something good!
Omg Nana Lola getting famous 🤩
She's the sweetest!
I will definitely check out Lola’s island shop next time I’m in Sydney
Much love Toko.!! Appreciate you& Lola repping MMT
Thank you for watching!!
I love that shop. So good you went there.
It's such a nice local gem! Family businesses always have magic in them
Adding this one to my list as well! Super keen to try!
Have you been well :)
@@SydneyFoodBoy Sure have 😄 Hope you've been well too!
ouaa good to see you trying tongan food
Love the food and love the culture!
Added chop taro, with my chorizo & veg stir-fry. My fav meal
Yayyyyy you did a islander feast.💗
Try the Taro with palusami, luv ur vlog, and yes we eat sapasui with rice 2
I want palusami with everything!
You eat like an islander too. I will definately be visiting Lolas malo.
That is a big compliment thank you 🤣 I try my best LOL
Thanks for enjoying Tongan Taste everything looks delicious ❤❤❤ from 🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴
Thank you for watching all the way from Tonga!!
omg miss our sunday feeds at lolas 😍☺️
Samoan food ❤
Very glad I got to try both Samoan and Tongan food here!
Palusami with everything is always the way to eat it at our house 🤤
That lamb curry is next level
It's very homey LOL like your mum cooked it for you after school type of vibes
Nz born Samoan here 👋 and I eat almost everything with rice! Esp chopsuey lol
I def eat Taro at our family gatherings and lunches but make rice every night at home 😂😂
Thanks for trying island food! ❤ Craving all of what you just ate 😭😂 and laughing at the 1 person supper plate 😂😂
Omg I knew rice would go good with all of this! LOL the size of the supper plate killed me 😂 glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for watching Lisha!
Im arab who s fvaorite dish is always lamb and rice. I love island food too :).
Being a former islander i can gladly say u are never leaving on a empty stomache
That food looks lovely. Made nice and quality! Iffouuuu😊
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Mmm soul food! Your dessert is Polynesian baby food🤣❤
♥ Poly-run businesses on the come up! 🔥
Let's all support each other :) Very proud to call multicultural Sydney my home!
my mouth is watering. nice food i could eat all that now
Make sure you eat some good food this weekend Nicholas!
the lamb ribs from their are my favorite
So saucy and delicious!
Was going on your tube to make pie 🥧 and ran into this channel!!! Malo le lei 4rm Texas! 🤟🏽🤟🏽 liked and subscribed love this channel
Aw thank you so much!!!!
looks so delicious
Thanks heaps for watching Steve :)
I literally just had a big feed then started watching your video and im hungry again😂😂😂
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Wish they had some horse for you to try! aha thanks for putting Polynesian food on the map!
Horse??? 😮
Aha yeah toko! Us tongans are known for eating Horse meat 🤣👍🏾 hmu if you want some!
@@SydneyFoodBoy you must try
And if they need some security on the doors they got that covered too shout out to the island brothers 👍👍
Islander seccys are the best LOL
Love how your trying island food brother love your content great work sydney food boy
Thank you heaps bro! Appreciate the kind words
Most of the food you have are Asian food. Like the pork bun and chop suey. If you wanna try the real island food, you’ll eat, fish with coconut, taro, luau, vaisu, fa’ausi, vailolo, chicken, panipopo, puligi, panikeke and so forth. Luau, taro and fish are my favourite dishes growing up. Lamb are transported to the islands and we make yummy dishes out of it. Even turkey tails. But mainly we have chicken, pig, cows, seafood, taro, yam, green banana, breadfruit. Most of our delicious meals are mixed with coconut. Coconut is our mayo, milk, and our seasoning 😄.
Looks like there's more to try next time I visit an island shop! It all sounds so good!
this is cool, luvit
Malo Samoa 🇼🇸
bro, new subscriber. Loved this video. Jealous as now I'm hungry lol.
Thanks heaps for subbing Corey! Legend mate
Nice shirt buddy. Watching this in Hawaii as we speak 😂
Thanks 🤣 bring me back another one please! LOL
He's back yo!!!
My man!!!
Aw must be nice! Hardly any shops over here in nz where you expect a whole lot of them to be 😂😂
What's NZ like!
Nice Video UCE 😂 Now you making me hungry 😅
Thank you 😄
Haha 😂 thats it brother. I am so glad you have tasted our Island food.
Where to next 😁
@@SydneyFoodBoy hahaha back your bags and fly to Samoa, Tonga, Fiji etc and try the real Island feast. 😁
it's crazy how many similarities there are in polynesian dishes with south east asian dishes
We need more places like this in Melbourne! Pls come down here✋️✋️✋️✋️🙋♀️
I'd love to explore Melb suburbs one day!
@@SydneyFoodBoy I got my popcorns ready Kev! :D
You just made me want to fly to Sydney to buy some of Lola's me'ai.
Where are you watching from Noah? :)
West Auckland NZ 🙌🙌
palasami would be a rare treat I reckon
Love the video. You said "man" fifty times. Lol.
Take a shot for everytime I do haha thanks for watching Anth!
Yessir 👍 choohoohoo
Thank you for watching Kama!
I don't eat lamb, but gosh damn it, I'd defo try it after watching this vid!
You need wheel chair when finish eating island food coma 😂😂
LMAO
Poly food put you to sleep 😴 😂😂 but we love it ❤
I had a food coma after this LOL
@@SydneyFoodBoy 🤣 🤣
That looks cracka ! Defs will give this place a visit 💯
Hope you enjoy Alfred!
❤🙏🏽🙌🏽 awesome awesome, SFB❤❤❤❤
Yummy ❤
Thank you so much for watching Alavina!
Oua looks ifou 🙌🏽🔥🔥💯
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Delish ❤
Thanks for watching Lucy!
New subscriber here! 🥳
Hello thanks so much for subscribing to the channel and sharing 😁
HAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHA ITS THE SPECIAL TREARMENT FOR ME 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 auuuu stappph ittttt
I felt the love 😅 they're a wonderful family!
Yummy food super coconuts chef super
I loved the coconut flavours throughout all the food, it was great!
Getting me hungry at night man 😂
LOL! Thanks for watching Edwin
He stuffing dat pork belly like crazyyyyy😂
Too much pork belly 😅
yes, there’s always room for desert.
My stomach is still learning Anita! I always go too hard on the mains 🤣
GET IT IN YA FOOD BRO!!!!!!!
My man!
I am islander and I went to that place before
Awesome!!!
Mmm palusami!!
I loved it! My favourite dish that one
Yessirski 🇹🇴🇹🇴
Thanks for watching!!
Sapisui translates to 'chop suey' and comes from the Chinese immigrants that came to Samoa in the late 19th century. They were brought over by the Germans (who first colonised Samoa) to work on our plantations. Chinese Samoans are a big ethnic group in Samoa (around 25%) that have been there a long time, and because of that a lot of our food is influenced by China. Pork buns, soy sauce based food..our red dried plum lollies! Big difference I think between Samoans and Tongans. So it makes sense that you've tried similar food at home, because a lot of our food comes from Chinese people. That's also why you'll find a lot of Samoans with Chinese sounding last names, and why we have sayings among Samoans like - we refer to straight hair in Samoa as Chinese hair e.g I inherited Samoan hair but my siblings have the Chinese hair (believing somewhere along the line we have Chinese in us). As a Samoan person I love Chinese food.
Also very funny that you pointed at the taro and said it tastes like a dessert...when I moved to Australia and found out that a lot of Asian cuisines use taro as a sweet food (with coconut ) I felt shocked like...wtf. That should be savoury! The equivalent of going to another country and finding out potato is a dessert food served with tapioca lol.
Seen this place from Spanian 🤤
It was only missing one thing 🐎🐎😆
So I've heard! I wonder what it tastes like LOL
minto has the best island store in sydney yolo
I've been meaning to visit Mamas actually! Def keen to check it out
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Have you eaten new zealand kiwi food yet?
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Make the lu sipi please
I'd love to learn to cook it Malmotu!
@@SydneyFoodBoy you don’t know? I thought every Tongan knows how to cook it! Even my palangi wife knows how to
Love my Tongan food 🤤 🇹🇴
But those aren’t Tongan food!!
@talasenesosene2201 is Keke Isite and otai not Tongan food? Talo and lu sipi, not Tongan food?
I had a great time trying it! What a beautiful cuisine!
@@talasenesosene2201 kai ta'e 🤣
Its Samoan and Tongan food 🤣
When are you doing a collab with Spanian?😄
He can reach out if he ever wants to haha!
@@SydneyFoodBoy Would have been good on this episode, all well maybe next time.
It's not polo sami 😂 it's called Palu Sami lol😂❤
My bad!
Sapasui is the filo pancit
Yeah I see a lot of similarities with Filipino and other Asian cuisines which have some sort of Chinese influence