Poke is popular Hawaii dish made of raw ahi (tuna) mixed with pantry ingredients like soy sauce and sesame oil. There are many variations from shoyu poke to Hawaiian-style poke. Poke is super trendy these days, but we ate this often growing up in Hawaii! It's served everywhere from takeout spots to fancy restaurants. The …
Steamed tofu and a savory black sesame sauce come together in this easy and comforting dish. A flavorful black sesame sauce includes soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and a bit of chili oil. Serve hot! Enjoy as an appetizer, side dish, or afternoon snack. Why This Recipe Works This is one of those dishes …
From Japanese food to refreshing shave ice, dim sum, casual eats, sunset cocktails, and even afternoon tea, these are the best places to eat in Waikiki. Whether you're looking for a fun night out, casual get together with friends, or just afternoon snacks and sweets, we have you covered. Is it me or does it …
Mac Salad (also called Macaroni Salad or Hawaiian Macaroni Salad*) is a popular side dish that we love to make at home. Learn about what makes Hawaii's mac salad unique, find the best place to eat mac salad in Hawaii, and get the recipe! We love to eat mac salad in Hawaii. The formal name …
From teppanyaki dinners to sashimi and sukiyaki, fresh made tofu and gorgeous Shunsaizen lunch sets, Suntory offers high quality Japanese food in Waikiki. This restaurant has been around for 35 years and is loved by both locals and visitors. Restaurant Suntory Hooray for Suntory! I love this restaurant and eat here often. It's a great …
From casual eats to fine dining and hidden gems, this updated list has it all! Come eat, explore, and experience all the best restaurants (and food spots) in Honolulu.
We love mochi in Hawaii! Hawaii's local style mochi is fun, casual, and loved by all. From chichi dango to fresh strawbery mochi and even peanut butter mochi, mochi in Hawaii is amazing and onolicious. Here are the best spots. Nisshodo Candy Store / Mochiya (Oahu) Nisshodo has been around for generations and they are …
We love desserts in Hawaii! From mochi to malasadas and shave ice, these are all the best desserts to enjoy while in Hawaii. Make sure to try it all ^_^ Mochi Local mochi is a must eat item when you are in Hawaii! From old school mochi shops to the new and modern styles of …
Sardines are a popular snack in Hawaii and this recipe is adapted from the "Sardine Pupu" recipe in Cook Real Hawai'i by Sheldon Simeon. Olive oil, garlic, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar come together in this easy and flavorful dish (it's almost adobo-esque!) Pour the sauce over the warmed sardines and enjoy. It's super ono. …
Learn these unique and fun Hawaii food (and dining) etiquette tips. From chopsticks etiquette to potlucks, your next visit to Hawaii will be much more rewarding!
Hawaiian Food and Local Food are two completely different things. Many dishes that visitors call "Hawaiian" are actually "Local." People often mix-up or mash the two into a single category of food. Learn the difference and you'll discover another layer to our beautiful Hawaii.
This refreshing Japanese dish of green beans tossed with sesame dressing (gomaae) is made with 3 ingredients. Mix sesame paste with soy sauce. Then toss with blanched green beans. So many flavors and textures! It also happens to be very easy to make. Why This Recipe Works This vegetable side dish (which is also referred …
This simple Japanese dish of green beans with a tofu dressing (shiraae) is super onolicious. Just blend tofu with sesame seeds, miso, and soy sauce to make the dressing. Then toss it with blanched green beans and enjoy! Both creamy and refreshing. Also happens to be vegan. Serve as an appetizer or side dish. Why …
