Summer Rolls

This is a classic Vietnamese dipping sauce made from fish sauce, water, vinegar, sugar, garlic, and chili pepper (optional). Sweet, sour, and savory. We use this sauce for everything from spring rolls, to summer rolls, grilled meats, and noodle dishes. Make a big batch and keep it in the fridge. It’s onolicious and always comes …

Bitter melon and ground pork is a classic pairing made extra tasty in this easy stir fry. We season with oyster sauce, fish sauce, and soy sauce, a crowd pleasing combination of flavors! Don’t forget the garlic and black pepper. Enjoy with rice. Why This Recipe Works Bitter melon and pork! This is a truly …

This easy stir fry is one of the most delicious ways to enjoy bitter melon. Bitter melon and scrambled eggs are the two main ingredients. The dish is seasoned with garlic, fish sauce. Simple and flavorful! Eat this with a big bowl of rice, it is onolicious ^_^ Why This Recipe Works Bitter melon! Next …

We call Teriyaki Burgers, “Teri Burgers” in Hawaii! You can find them on the menu at many local restaurants. They are also fun and easy to make at home! We mix homemade teriyaki sauce into a beef and onion mixture, then brush the patty with more sauce while cooking the burgers. Pair with cheese, onions, …

Homemade sushi (aka DIY sushi) is a fun and easy way to enjoy sushi at home. All you need is rice, sashimi (we like ahi tuna or salmon), and seaweed. No special equipment needed. Lay everything out on a table and let everyone make their own sushi to eat and enjoy! Why This Recipe Works …

Stir Fried Lettuce is a quick and easy vegetable side dish that you can make in under 10 minutes. All you need is romaine lettuce, garlic, and fish sauce. Super simple and packed with flavor. Great with rice or noodles! Why This Recipe Works Whenever someone in the family goes to Costco (fyi: make sure …

Beef Teriyaki Sticks is a popular Hawaii dish. Super flavorful and easy to make. Locals call it, “teri beef sticks.” These hot and juicy skewers are often served as a side dish to accompany a comforting bowl of samin. Just marinate the beef and grill until it’s nice and charred. It’s super onolicious ^_^ Why …

Planning a trip to Hawaii and not sure which island to visit? Here’s a simple and handy guide to figure out the right island(s) for you ^_^ Last week, an acquaintance mentioned that he was going to Hawaii with friends. I asked, which island? He said, he wasn’t sure…just that he was going to Hawaii. …

Waikiki is full of great food if you know where to look. From fine dining to casual takeout spots, sunset mai tais, coffee, and desserts, these are the best restaurants in Waikiki. Waikiki is packed these days. And with the rental car shortage still going on, it seems many people are just staying in Waikiki. …

From the casual takeout spots to the fancy omakase, there is amazing and high quality sushi in Hawaii to satisfy every price range. Here are our favorite spots for the best sushi in Hawaii, some are popular and others are local secrets! Sushi In Hawaii We LOVE to eat sushi in Hawaii. And lucky for …

Casual sushi is the kind of good and everyday affordable sushi that we love to eat in Hawaii! From nigiri to rolls and local fish, you don’t need to save sushi only for special occasions when you’re here. Here’s where we like to go ^_^ What Is Casual Sushi Do you know about casual sushi? …

Saimin is Hawaii’s favorite noodle soup dish! Made from wheat and egg noodles and a dashi-based broth, this is a clean, refreshing dish with many great toppings like spam, egg, kamaboko, and green onions. Learn everything you need to know about saimin (history, where to eat, recipe, and more) in this post ^_^ Fresh noodles, …