Island Fishing and Cooking | Traditional Samoan Feast 

Am a long time subscriber, Taku. Thank you for stopping by my little but proud country. Hope you and Jocelyn enjoyed your experience there! Chehoooo 🇼🇸

Stumbled upon this channel by chance, and now my evenings are spent with the sounds of your fascinating content. Who else is in the fan club? 🌙🎉🌸🌸 ( 💧'

I'm a New Zealand born Tongan and being a polynesian myself I absolutely loved this episode. Cheehooo. One day I will visit this paradise we call The heart of Polynesia and I'll eat all the lovely treats of Samoa lol

Thank you 4 sharing this awesome Vlog of my Mothers Homeland of beautiful Samoa Taku n Partner...I took my wife (French) and 2 beautiful twin daughters (7 year old) to visit my Samoan roots as Im half Italian Samoan...My wife and kids ❤'d it so much that we added another 5 days to our schedule. Loved the simplicity of living, friendly people and awesome THINGS TO DO both in Upolu, Savaii and Manono Islands. Glad our daughters got to see their Nannas Samoan side and they are soooooo proud of having Samoan blood in their DNA 😊 Wife wants to go back to Samoa soon.... and we just want to say thanks for sharing...Brings back great memories ❤🇼🇸🇮🇹🇳🇿🇨🇵❤ P.S.....THE UMU LOOKS SOOOOO DIVINE, YUMMYYYYYY 🥳

I found your channel through my coworker last year and I’ve been subscribed ever since. I’m Samoan raised in American Samoa. I’m stoked you made it to the Samoan islands. Everything in this episode was an everyday chore for us. Thanks brother for the exposure and I love all your content. Also, I’m crackin up from all the Samoan language dialogue in the background. Specifically when the lady’s showing you how to make a “Filiga” or weaving the coconut leaf around the fish, I heard the Samoan guy in the background scolding someone how lazy they are for not helping sooner but coming whenever they felt like 🤣.

Malo lava Taku! Awesome to have you in the islands uso! And thanks for shining a light on my uncles beautiful home Lalotalie. Come back soon! 🤙🏽🤙🏽🇼🇸

Malo uso thank you for visiting the homeland 685 to the world 🇼🇸

Brings back many good memories with the lady in pink whom helped prepared the food. She also stood at the table and shuu the flies with her coconut leaf fan, so her guests can enjoy their food. The part when you mentioned the sweet aroma of the Banana leafs. So happy for you to have experienced the real way to Umu!!

That wrap up on the fish would get a Michelin star !

12:35 dad telling his kid off 😂

Thankyou Taku and Jocelyn. This was a wonderful episode from the motherland. Safe travels. Faavae i Le Atua Samoa. ❤️🇼🇸🙏

Samoa Love my culture and people💪🏾🇦🇸🇼🇸 Samoa mo Samoa💯

Ofaz toko. Shout out to all the USOs

I love people and countries that keep traditional lifestyles in this time of technology 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲watching you from Jamaica w.i

What real food looks like

I've been watching your content since you were fishing back out in Frisco (The Bay) and how left working in sushi bars to, watching you go from Portland to Seattle up the pacific coast, to actually going more south into the pacific like Australia, then watching you go to New Zealand, now you're in Samoa now you're in what is known as the Polynesian Islands. Love seeing it, I'm TONGAN, very similar cultures, and foods, but yeah love to see it, Talofa Lava to our neighbors!! Thank you for sharing and using your platform to share our Polynesian Cultures!!

"You've outdone yourself with this video, it's superb!"

OMG the people there seemed sooooo friendly and genuine. Also, from Taku's face you can tell the food was delicious. Dang I would have liked to see more of the feast.

Just beautiful people honestly such beautiful people really makes you forget about everything else that's happening in the world Samoan people 🙏❤️we can learn so much from them 🥰🥹

Nice bro. Thanks for stopping by our little slice of paradise. Malo lava 🇼🇸

Damn Padre! I've been following you for about at least 3 years. Since you're from the Bay Area, I love your content. It's awesome you went to my home land 💪🏽🙏🏽🔥

So cool so see you enjoying our motherland 🇼🇸❤ Appreciate the love & respect you so our small but mighty island nation!

Taku that is my native land brotha 🤙🏽 I love and appreciate this video brotha‼️ I miss The Rock 🇼🇸

🌴 💙What an incredible video! Thank you, Chef's Taku & Jocelyn, for visiting our Pacific Paradise, Samoa. We've been fans of your videos for years, soaking in your world travels and the love for food. Having you there is an absolute dream come true! Your visit is not just about food, but about sharing culture and spreading joy. Malo lava for bringing your talent to our shores. Can't wait to see what delicious adventures unfold! #DiscoverBeautiful #BeautifulSamoa 🌴 💙

Taku, thanks for visiting my homeland and showcasing my culture on this platform 🇼🇸

These are the best! I love the traditional ones. The culture shock to an American doing something like this for the first time is something i’ll never forget. The food is so much better at the end of the day.

Thank you for stopping by our islands group . Manuia Lou aso uso.

Looks like Taku is bulking up. 💪

Absolutely beautiful Taku and Jocelyn. Beautiful people, beautiful scenery, beautiful food. Thank you for sharing this with us.

Man Taku, thank you so much for visiting my homeland. You did it the best way possible which is the traditional way, learning and seeing our way of life is very humbling for me to watch. Brings back great memories of home, been a big fan of your channel for a long time and never thought I'd see you fishing in my country. So cool!!! The people of the South Pacific are some of the friendliest and loving people you'll ever come across in life. It's islands are some of the best to visit, Samoa, Tonga, Tahiti, Fiji and others are so worth visiting.

Easily the best video released this year!

This was an awesome video of Samoa👏 This is the only video that makes me want to visit. Love it and the people here look humble and happy. You've given a better view on Samoa Thankyou

That was Sunday for us growing up. Umu every Sunday. Thanks for sharing Taku. Missing home big time!

Thankyou for going to Samoa! I was happy to see you doing the things Samoan people do. I really enjoyed seeing my people and you interact. I hope only the best for you and your channel. Taku Tuesdays forever!!!!!

Samoan people are the nicest people

Wow loved this episode. So much more respectful and genuine than like a Polynesian cultural center type deal. They seem like very kind and humble people.

Wow like back in time. Using all what nature an d God provided. Thank you for allowing us to share this adventure with you. We love you guys ❤ Rich and Gloria Menifee, California 🙏

TAKU TUESDAY!!!!!

Hey man never in a million years I thought you was ever going to come to the islands, been watching your channel for a while now and the content you but out is amazing and inspiring bro….keep it up uso

🌴 Hey you two, thanks for taking us along a lot of people never leave their state never mind the country, there’s just something about the remoteness of an island , and the scenery, the culture, and the people that brings out the best , the easy going and politenesses, takes you away from a rat race world , great video as always , stay safe and have fun .

31:19 “and he’s just going in there with his hands” 😂 long time samoan subscriber here, love your videos 💯

Taku I’m glad you’re having an awesome experience on the island of Samoa. I’m glad you’re taking in the culture and getting involved because that’s the best way to appreciate our way of life. Malosi lures are fire too and I love that two of my fav content creators in one video. Manuia le Malaga aka bless trip 🤙🏽

Dang that's so fast i love this one finally my favorite youtuber visit my homeland.

Such beautiful people i swear ❤❤❤

Johny Va'a!!!! Legend..❤..love seeing the bro catch up with Taku!!! Malosi for the win

All traditional survival foods without using electricity or gas to cook Awesome video Taku, thank you.

I guess it is time to comment, to say to you , that you are AMAZING you travel the world in search of new fishing / cooking adventures I am 66 and my life is almost over, but at least in my last few years please know that I want to thank you for letting me live although only in fantasy, the very real experiences which you have lives and thanks to RU-vid shared with the world

Taku you’re slowly becoming a Polynesian and this video has too be my favourite. Too the people of Samoa I’m proud that you kept your culture alive not like us Cook Islands people who stopped when we converted to Christianity. It’s slowly coming back but a lot was lost

Omg, I was literally salivating badly. Looks so much fun. Good for you and Jocelyn exploring the world and learning all these different traditions of food from different countries!

Thank you for sharing. I’m a Pacific Islander myself and it’s lovely seeing expatriates visiting the islands. Looking forward to visit Samoa. I love my Samoan family ❤

Just finished binge watching most of the NZ series, again. Glad to see some more south Pacific content Taku.

Malo lava uso. Glad to see you enjoyed your stay in Samoa. Give me a buzz next time you come this way Ill take you out better spots on kayak. 20K out in the deep blue. Awesome video brother thank you for promoting our little Paradise. Hopefully see you again soon brother

Me and my wife love yall we watch all the time keep it up our baby watches loves it too

Greetings from Micronesia 🇫🇲 Samoa 🇼🇸 is a beautiful island place with nice good people, always wanted to visit one day, but the tradition food are so unique and delicious, great to see foreigners enjoy their good time exploring our wonderful islands ❤

Oh yeah Taku Tuesday 👍👍

Cheeeeeeehoooooo Malo Taku. Thank you for exploring our beautiful home of Samoa!! Hope you and Jocelyn enjoyed your trip there. Much Alofas and smooth journey my Uso.. Yessah 🤙💪🏽🇦🇸🇼🇸

Thank you Taku for visiting our beautiful Samoa , God blessed You brother

Hence why people live longer in the islands, everything is natural. Yo the breadfruit is always a must 🙌🏿 I bet you are waking up stronger in the mornings out there 👀 whenever I visit the Caribbean am up at 5 in the A.M and am not even tired lol the Roosters 🐓 are my alarm clock. I enjoy the natural eating and the fresh sea breeze my boy 🙌🏿

Looooove! The little banana leaves package your were talking about is Palusami, my absolute favorite samoan dish! Ive had it with corned beef, but I bet it would be delicious with fish too! Thank you for showing how beautiful our culture is. I will be there next April, this gets me so excited!!!

Wow Taku n Jocelyn in Samoa! Hope you guys are enjoying your time there! Have fun be safe! 🐠 🌺 🥥🌴🤎

Wonderful video! I would love to be in Samoa someday! Thank you for the authenticity. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Oka Oka makua’i Seki a le umu ! Manatua atu le tatou atunu’u, le galo atu mea ta’umafa! Alofa atu !! God bless 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🌺🌺🌺❤️❤️❤️

Wow nice bro, I’ve been following your FB page and came across now on your RU-vid, subscribed, thank you for visiting and experiencing our home land🇼🇸

This is so not fea guys 🤣 waking up to this feast and seeing you TAKU and your expression after tasting the Palusami made me yearn for not only the food but the bond and family togetherness and culture. DOMO ARIGATO TAKU for showcasing my parents homeland and our culture🤗🤗🥰🥰 TAKU I’m sure you looked around and noticed you fit right in🤣🤣🤣you are Samoan my USO fa’afetai Tele lava Godbless you Taku n Jocelyn with all your aspirations and endeavors. PEACE ON EARTH GOODWILL TO ALL🙏🙏🌿🌿🌺🌺🫶🏽🫶🏽

Man it's good to see you and your girl enjoying my homeland

Samoa is a dream island

Whooohooo so good to see yous experience life in Samoa! Yummm that Luau (Palusami) made me hungry! Hope yous enjoyed life in the 685🫡🇼🇸

Welcome to the Nation of Islands 🏝🏄‍♀️. 🌴🇲🇵🤘

You finally made it to Samoa . Thanks for the video .

For the imu/umu may use river rocks, but the main thing is the rocks have holes. Rocks without holes will explode when heated. Pohaku Puka in Hawaiian.

Mad love uso ❤

Beautiful what a experience Neva been to Samoa but will now I love how everything is traditional excellent blog can't wait for next blog 💕😎!!!

Finally made it to Samoa...Cheeoohooo. I miss Samoa❤

Thank you Taku. That is so good, I want to buy a coconut 🥥 and cook some fish now

Palusami & Ulu 😋 Ono

Everything looks so fresh. The i’a looks so 🤤. Man I miss 🇼🇸🇦🇸. Thank you for showcasing our culture and food my uso. Palusami and Kalo are a match made in heaven 🤤

So awesome that you get to experience different cultures. I feel like I’m watch the discovery channel but better

Welcome to Samoa. Been following you guys for a few years now. Cheers 🥂

Me and my wife stumbled upon this channel years ago, and now it has become a tradition to watch before bed. Glad to see other people have found the tradition as well

Making me miss home man… always told myself how cool would it be if outdoor chef life went to Samoa. And it has finally happened. Happy camper right now. LFG!!!!

Village Chief Taku.

Defs just gained another sub! Love your willingness to learn and love other cultures. This is defs great for survival skills ❤ from Oz 🇭🇲

Greetings from Redondo Beach CA 🇺🇸. Nice work on this video. Nice ocean in American Samoa. Cheers 🥂

You guys are amazingly inspirational. Keep on keeping on!

I’ve been watching your videos for a couple of years now, and this one is by far the best one I’ve seen.

Love these kinds of videos been digging the traveling and all the scenery you get to share with us is definitely unforgettable keep em coming taku

Been watching your channel for a while...so awesome as a Samoan to see you experience a bit of our culture, love it

Taku > Discovery Channel / Travel Channel. Your content is so much better and authentic, and all us fans appreciate the effort you go into, actually connecting with everyone that is in your videos!

Palusami is one of the best! Faafetai lava for sharing from Hawaii 🤙🏽🤙🏽

here in Hawaii Hawaiians make something similar to the “UMU” but we call it an “IMU”. It’s very similar, but also different in many ways. You can experience the different ways us cousin of cultures used to cook.

Hey Taku !Hell yes you can eat those leaves. Ever eat Lau Lau in Hawaii? Those are the leaves surrounding the pork and butterfish. I think you definitely have eaten them before. Very cool video and location too. Hope to see you wrap up a big rockfish back home.

You almost look like you can be samoan, just stay in the sun a little longer and you're local 😂

Great video, Samoan food and it's preparation is somewhat similar to what we do in Jamaica. The ingredients are the same but in different combinations. We would use hot and sweet peppers to spice the food up but I do suppose that island people the world over eat pretty much the same cuisine. Again a great video.

Soo happy you two are in my home country as I am one of your biggest fan. I watch all your RU-vid videos and liked it.

Heck yeah uso. Glad to see you enjoying Samoan food💙

That’s my village in Samoa, what a nice surprise. Best waterfall with the clearest water!

Loved how all the preparations used the natural surrounding and how good the food looked. Bet it tasted awesome. Great video, enjoyed it very much.❤

685 baby! Was super happy when you guys went to Hawaii where I was raised but man seeing you in my Parents home country makes me super proud. Malo Taku

That was awesome to see how they cook things so creatively and natural! Awesome video!

Awesome video as always, Taku! Loved the expression after trying the coconut cream Taro leaf haha. Must have been seriously phenomenal