Info about Hawaii
Dining Hawaii
No fun-filled day of adventure and discovery would be complete without great food. Dining in the Islands of Aloha is a multi-ethnic experience as diverse as the many cultures that contribute to their society. Chinese, Japanese, French, Italian, Korean, American, Hawaiian, Filipino, Thai and Mexican are just some of tastes you can sample during your vacation.
Taro is the staple of the Hawaiian diet and gave its name, taro tops, to the traditional Hawaiian feast. In addition to trying tasty food like pig cooked in an underground oven, coconut pudding and pounded taro root, a lu’au is a good place to hear Hawaiian music and experience the hula, an integral part of the dinner entertainment.
At the heart of Hawaii signature dishes, no matter the ethnic flavoring, is exceedingly fresh seafood. With exotic names like onaga, opah, ‘ahi, mahimahi, and ‘opakapaka, you’ll soon learn their English equivalent relish your favorite.
Hawaii Regional Cuisine is a unique culinary style created by the islands’ most illustrious chefs. It’s become world-famous because it’s so delicious and so beautifully presented. The style is characterized by a reliance on unique, fresh local fruits and produce enhanced by the exotic flavors of Asia and Europe. Some of the most inspired dishes center on Hawaii excellent seafood. To fully appreciate its popularity, you must come to Hawaii and taste it. So let’s order. How about grilled rack of lamb Hunan style with tamarind hoisin sauce and mashed Molokai sweet potatoes? Or steamed red snapper with a Thai coconut curry sauce topped with crisp Maui onion rings? Add the shimmering Pacific, the glow of candlelight, a favorite bottle of wine, quiet conversation…
Your dinning choices in Hawaii are infinite and range from budget to blowout. A local favorite is simply called “plate lunch” and comes with two scoops of sticky nice. Try steaming saimin, bento box, chow fun or dim sum. Even the ice cream is a tropical treat with flavors like passion fruit and caramel coconut macadamia nut.
Sitting down to a meal in Hawaii is yet another reason to be glad you’re in the Islands of Aloha.