Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Welcome to Rockstar Eater! Today we are doing something incredibly exciting and taking an ultimate island adventure: trying authentic Samoan food for the very first time!
➡️ Trying SAMOAN FOOD For The First Time! | LA's Rarest Island Feast
Did you know Samoan and Polynesian cuisine is one of the absolute rarest types of food to find in Southern California? To get the authentic experience, Steve visits a true local hidden gem: Poly Grill and Bakery in Carson, CA! This family-owned, cafeteria-style restaurant serves up incredible island comfort food and fresh-baked pastries. Watch as Steve does a massive taste test of traditional Samoan dishes like Palusami, Turkey Tail, Feke (Octopus in coconut cream), and the legendary Pani Keke!
📍 The Epic Samoan Dishes We Tried:
→ The Custom Poly Plate: A massive combo plate loaded with white rice, baked taro, crispy roasted pork belly, lamb ribs, and mackerel in coconut cream.
→ Savory Island Meats: Incredibly flavorful roasted Turkey Tail, fatty Corned Beef, and savory Pork Sausage.
→ Palusami: A staple Samoan dish made of tender taro leaves baked in rich coconut cream.
→ Feke & Curry Mussels: Ultra-tender octopus and seafood swimming in a creamy, savory coconut sauce.
→ Samoan Chop Suey: Thick glass noodles mixed with savory corned beef and soy sauce.
→ Pani Popo & Pineapple Pie: A melt-in-your-mouth yeast bun drenched in sweet coconut cream, and a pie filled with sweet grilled pineapple!
→ Pani Keke (Steve's Favorite!): A dense, cake-like coconut fried dumpling that is crispy on the outside and perfectly spongy on the inside.
💡 Rockstar Foodie Pro-Tips for Poly Grill & Bakery:
→ Plan Your Visit (Weekend Only!): This hidden gem is ONLY open from Friday to Sunday (8:30 AM to 3:00 PM). If you want to try it, you have to plan a weekend morning/lunch trip!
→ Use Your Hands: The best way to eat these traditional island meats (like the crispy pork belly and lamb ribs) is to wash your hands and dig right in!
→ Say Hi to the Owners: When you visit, say hi to the amazing owners, Tina and Miracle, and tell them Rockstar Eater sent you!
📍 Location:
Poly Grill & Bakery
1329 Carson St, Carson, CA 90745
https://m.yelp.com/biz/poly-grill-and-bakery-carson
⏱️ Video Chapters (Timestamps):
0:00 - Trying Samoan Food for the First Time!
0:45 - Inside Poly Grill & Bakery (Menu & Ordering)
1:56 - Touring the Samoan Cafeteria & Bakery Lineup
4:01 - Building the Ultimate Samoan Food Plate
6:07 - Tasting Crispy Pork Belly & Turkey Tail
7:31 - Corned Beef, Sausage & Lamb Ribs
9:48 - Palusami, Curry Mussels & Octopus (Feke)
11:34 - Samoan Chop Suey & Baked Taro
12:44 - Bakery Taste Test: Pani Popo & Meat Pie
14:24 - Trying Pineapple Pie & Pani Keke (My Favorite!)
15:37 - Final Thoughts on Samoan Cuisine!
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youtu.be/NR-l_cBBwuE
youtu.be/qroJJkSYxJM
youtu.be/dPlsoSz-hh4
ABOUT ROCKSTAR EATER:
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#SamoanFood #PolynesianFood #FoodReaction #RockstarEater #CarsonCA #HiddenGemsLA #IslandFood #TryingNewFood #LosAngelesFood #PaniKeke
Welcome to Rockstar Eater! Today we are doing something incredibly exciting and taking an ultimate island adventure: trying authentic Samoan food for the very first time!
➡️ Trying SAMOAN FOOD For The First Time! | LA's Rarest Island Feast
Did you know Samoan and Polynesian cuisine is one of the absolute rarest types of food to find in Southern California? To get the authentic experience, Steve visits a true local hidden gem: Poly Grill and Bakery in Carson, CA! This family-owned, cafeteria-style restaurant serves up incredible island comfort food and fresh-baked pastries. Watch as Steve does a massive taste test of traditional Samoan dishes like Palusami, Turkey Tail, Feke (Octopus in coconut cream), and the legendary Pani Keke!
📍 The Epic Samoan Dishes We Tried:
→ The Custom Poly Plate: A massive combo plate loaded with white rice, baked taro, crispy roasted pork belly, lamb ribs, and mackerel in coconut cream.
→ Savory Island Meats: Incredibly flavorful roasted Turkey Tail, fatty Corned Beef, and savory Pork Sausage.
→ Palusami: A staple Samoan dish made of tender taro leaves baked in rich coconut cream.
→ Feke & Curry Mussels: Ultra-tender octopus and seafood swimming in a creamy, savory coconut sauce.
→ Samoan Chop Suey: Thick glass noodles mixed with savory corned beef and soy sauce.
→ Pani Popo & Pineapple Pie: A melt-in-your-mouth yeast bun drenched in sweet coconut cream, and a pie filled with sweet grilled pineapple!
→ Pani Keke (Steve's Favorite!): A dense, cake-like coconut fried dumpling that is crispy on the outside and perfectly spongy on the inside.
💡 Rockstar Foodie Pro-Tips for Poly Grill & Bakery:
→ Plan Your Visit (Weekend Only!): This hidden gem is ONLY open from Friday to Sunday (8:30 AM to 3:00 PM). If you want to try it, you have to plan a weekend morning/lunch trip!
→ Use Your Hands: The best way to eat these traditional island meats (like the crispy pork belly and lamb ribs) is to wash your hands and dig right in!
→ Say Hi to the Owners: When you visit, say hi to the amazing owners, Tina and Miracle, and tell them Rockstar Eater sent you!
📍 Location:
Poly Grill & Bakery
1329 Carson St, Carson, CA 90745
https://m.yelp.com/biz/poly-grill-and-bakery-carson
⏱️ Video Chapters (Timestamps):
0:00 - Trying Samoan Food for the First Time!
0:45 - Inside Poly Grill & Bakery (Menu & Ordering)
1:56 - Touring the Samoan Cafeteria & Bakery Lineup
4:01 - Building the Ultimate Samoan Food Plate
6:07 - Tasting Crispy Pork Belly & Turkey Tail
7:31 - Corned Beef, Sausage & Lamb Ribs
9:48 - Palusami, Curry Mussels & Octopus (Feke)
11:34 - Samoan Chop Suey & Baked Taro
12:44 - Bakery Taste Test: Pani Popo & Meat Pie
14:24 - Trying Pineapple Pie & Pani Keke (My Favorite!)
15:37 - Final Thoughts on Samoan Cuisine!
👇 CONNECT WITH US & SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:
🍜 Contribute to ROCKSTAR EATER and make a difference!
paypal.com/paypalme/rockstareater
🟨 Get Your Official ROCKSTAR EATER Merchandise here:
bonfire.com/store/rockstar-eater-merchandise
🔔 Subscribe for more Food & Travel Adventures!
If you enjoyed this video, please hit the LIKE button, leave a COMMENT letting us know which Samoan dish you want to try, and SUBSCRIBE with the notification bell on so you never miss an awesome food vlog!
➡️ Watch More Rockstar Eater Videos:
youtu.be/NR-l_cBBwuE
youtu.be/qroJJkSYxJM
youtu.be/dPlsoSz-hh4
ABOUT ROCKSTAR EATER:
Rockstar Eater specializes in Los Angeles food. Steve covers the best restaurants in Los Angeles. So if you are looking for the best restaurants in LA or the best places to eat, then follow Rockstar Eater on YouTube. This Los Angeles food vlog covers the best food in Los Angeles by showing you where to eat in Los Angeles.
#SamoanFood #PolynesianFood #FoodReaction #RockstarEater #CarsonCA #HiddenGemsLA #IslandFood #TryingNewFood #LosAngelesFood #PaniKeke
