Keoki's Tropical Paradise Mai Tai - A Positively Polynesian Potion

In the Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Room

In the Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Room

All the birds sing words and the flowers croon

In the Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Room!

Location: Keoki's Tropical Paradise Restaurant, Poipu

1. Presentation : The coolest Mai Tai glass EVER! More than just a tiki face - a warning to those considering ordering one too many! Umbrella, fruit, layering. Perfection! We were seriously thinking about bringing home a couple of these glasses until we found out they wanted over $12 each for them...crazy man!
Score : 5

2. Flavour : Keoki's is part of a chain of restaurants that includes Duke's. Thankfully, Keoki's MT was much more flavourful, with a strong fresh fruit presence and a nice blend of rums.
Score : 4

3. Location Ambiance : It just doesn't get any more Polynesian than Keoki's, with its open air dining, pools, terraces, tiki torch lighting and Hawaiian music. The only thing missing was an ocean view.
Score : 4+

4. Psychomotor Effect : Noticeable but fleeting.
Score : 3

5. Server Enthusiasm : Another busy waiter. Attentive but not overly interested in our quest or questions.
Score : 3

6. Cost : $7.25. Reasonable by the emerging standard.
Score : 3

Overall Score : 4 (bonus marks for that fabulous tiki glass)