Poi is a staple on the islands and may be called the Hawaii national food dish. It is made from taro root, similar in texture to a yam or potato, that has been steamed or baked and then pounded to a pudding-like consistency. Add pork or lomi-lomi to your bowl to make it more interesting.
Loco Moco — A Hawaiian Comfort Food Created in HiloStart with two healthy scoops of white rice, top with a hamburger patty; or any other meat or veggie of your choice. Next step: Smother in gravy. Last but not least: 2 eggs, any style, cooked perfectly just the way you like them.
Kalua PorkFood is an essential part of Hawaiian culture. Kalua pork is one of the most traditional dishes. Pork butt is cooked in underground ovens called “imu” for hours until the meat is so tender that it falls apart. If you attend a luau, odds are you'll encounter this smoky pork.
In Hawaii, Spam is so popular that it is sometimes referred to as The Hawaiian Steak. There is even an annual Spam-themed festival on the island of Oahu each spring, known as the Waikiki Spam Jam.
Ahi. Ahi is the Hawaiian word for yellowfin and bigeye tuna, and is pretty much our prized staple fish used for sashimi, poke, searing, fillets, and celebrations. When cooked properly (quickly grilled or pan fried), ahi tastes a lot like a really amazing steak, but much leaner and healthier.
Mai Tai. Probably the most well known of all Hawaii drinks is the Mai Tai, a combination of rum, lime, orgeat, and curacao or triple sec. It was purportedly invented in 1944 at the Trader Vic's restaurant in Oakland, Calif.
Loco Moco — A Hawaiian Comfort Food Created in HiloStart with two healthy scoops of white rice, top with a hamburger patty; or any other meat or veggie of your choice. Next step: Smother in gravy. Last but not least: 2 eggs, any style, cooked perfectly just the way you like them.
One of the most popular candies on our beautiful tropical island is Li Hing Mui candy. Li Hing Mui candies are dried fruit gummy candies that range from sweet to salty and have even been described as tangy.