Hawaiian Food

Hawaii is a special place and there is nothing like traditional Hawaiian Food. Many people have never heard of Hawaiian dishes. In fact, many people have never heard of the ingredients either. If you have ever traveled here, you probably have a favorite dish … or two. Here are some of the most common dishes you are going to see on menus and in the grocery stores.

Taro

Taro is a tropical plant whose leaves are used in many Hawaiian dishes, including poi. Sold both fresh and frozen in grocery stores.

Poi

Many visitors have trouble with poi. In fact, not all Hawaiians care for poi. It's a light purple thick liquid often eaten with the fingers. Poi is sour so some people add sugar.

Ti Leaves

Used in cooking and steaming food and for decorations. Also used for good luck.

Huli Huli Chicken

Hawaii’s Barbeque and loved by people from all over the world. You'll find it in grocery stores more than in restaurants and most often you'll find people on the side of the road or in parking lots selling Huli Huli Chicken straight off their grills.

Spam and Spam Musubi

Okay Spam is not an original island food but it is super popular here. So popular they’ve created sushi Spam Musubi – Spam on rice wrapped with seaweed.

Lau Lau

Meat or fish wrapped in taro leaves.

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