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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 …

Black Sesame Soup is a classic Chinese dessert soup that is served warm. It is surprisingly simple to make but complex and nutty in flavor. Serve at the end of the meal, as an afternoon snack, or even for breakfast. All you need are black sesame seeds, rice, honey, and water. Why This Recipe Works …

Kahuku Farms is a must stop on your drive to the North Shore. This is a beautiful farm and excellent cafe with onolicious food...most of it grown fresh on the farm! Get the acai bowls, butter mochi with lilikoi butter, smoothies, and grilled haupia banana bread. Kahuku Farms Welcome to Kahuku Farms! This is a …

Wicked HI Cafe is a popular cafe on Oahu's North Shore. They are known for the Honey Slush dessert and sourdough waffles and pizza! It's an ideal post-beach cafe to meet up with friends and enjoy lunch, sweets, and coffee. Wicked HI Cafe There are two things you should know about Wicked HI Cafe: Get …

Ono Bakehouse is a local Hawaii bakery located in Berkeley, California! Offering baked goods like butter mochi, chocolate haupia pie and the ever popular Queen Emma cake, find a taste of Hawaii at this bakery. P.S. They even have Spam musubi and furikake chex mix on the menu. Ono Bakehouse It's always super exciting when …

These golden pancakes are made of three key ingredients: eggs, chives, and vermicelli (glass noodles). Just mix and season. Pan fry individual pancakes and enjoy with a bowl of rice! Dipping sauce is optional but will make it extra tasty. Looking for a simple homemade lunch? This will do the trick ^_^ I wish I …

Most people think sweet bread when someone mentions the King's Hawaiian brand. But did you know King's Hawaiian also has restaurants? Only catch is that the restaurants are in California and not Hawaii. No worries, put this on your list of Hawaii things outside of Hawaii to check out! They've got all the local dishes …

Who knew Shrimp Toast was this easy to make at home? Mix shrimp with water chestnuts, green onions, garlic and other pantry ingredients. Spread it on bread and gently fry till golden. Eat hot! This makes a super ono afternoon snack or party pupu (that's the Hawaiian word for appetizer) ^_^ Oh man, shrimp toast! …

Featuring ground pork, mung bean noodles, and wood ear mushrooms, Cha Trung (Vietnamese Egg Meatloaf) is happy comfort food. You can steam or bake the meatloaf. The savory egg yolk topping is a signature finish and easy to do. Make sure to enjoy with rice ^_^ There is regular meatloaf...and then there is Cha Trung …