Golden, deep-fried orbs, a batter rich with milk and sugar...this is Andagi, an Okinawan doughnut that is Hawaii staple at local markets, bento shops, and bon dances around town. Meet the andagi! What Is Andagi? Andagi (also called Sata Andagi*) is a fried Okinawan doughnut that's about the size of a ping pong ball. It's...Read More| Onolicious Hawaiʻi
Waikiki is full of great food if you know where to look! From casual dining to coffee and desserts, these are the best restaurants in Waikiki.| Onolicious Hawaiʻi
Big, fluffy, and stuffed with everything from sweet-savory char siu to kalua pork and Okinawan sweet potato, the manapua is Hawaii's answer to Chinese baos. Baked manapua offerings at Royal Kitchen (Oahu) Meet the manapua! Baked char siu bao from Chun Wah Kam (Oahu) What Is Manapua? Short answer: Hawaii's version of a char siu...Read More| Onolicious Hawaiʻi
Hawaii shrimp trucks are famous for garlic shrimp. It's easy to make and super garlicky. Squeeze lemon all over and serve with rice (which soaks up the garlic-butter sauce, so good!) Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp, ready to eat! It's saucy and savory and even thinking about this makes me salivate... Waiting in line for garlic shrimp...Read More| Onolicious Hawaiʻi
The popular spot offers a takeout grill window (for plate lunch!) and a bakery/market with prepared foods and delicious local desserts and pastries.| Onolicious Hawaiʻi
Li hing mui is a Hawaii dried plum treat that comes in the form of a seed (for snacking) and powder (for sprinkling on anything from shave ice to fresh fruits). It is sweet, salty, and sour! Li hing mui powder What's red, comes in the form of seeds and powder, and is a Hawaii...Read More| Onolicious Hawaiʻi
Haupia is a Hawaiian dessert that is often referred to as “coconut pudding.” The key ingredient in Haupia is coconut milk and it's pronounced as: "how-p-ahh." Haupia, chilled and ready to eat The word haupia sounds mysterious and complicated... ...unless you're from Hawaii (or have visited!) Most people don't know what haupia is. But when...Read More| Onolicious Hawaiʻi
Plate Lunch features popular Hawaii dishes along with rice and mac salad, all in one tasty plate! Here’s everything you need to know and where to eat it.| Onolicious Hawaiʻi
Waiola Shave Ice is a famous shave ice store in Hawaii. They have all the classics flavors, plus Hawaii-only treats like li hing mui, lychee, and lilikoi! Li hing mui and lilikoi with snowcap at Waiola Shave Ice Look for the blue store on the corner of Waiola and Paani Street. Waiola Shave Ice, always...Read More| Onolicious Hawaiʻi
Pioneer Saloon serves plate lunch with a Japanese twist. The big menu (chicken katsu! loco moco!) has something for everyone. Fun and affordable spot.| Onolicious Hawaiʻi
Mac Salad (aka Macaroni Salad and Hawaiian Macaroni Salad) is a popular side dish in Hawaii. Make this local favorite at home!| Onolicious Hawaiʻi
Saimin is Hawaii's favorite noodle soup dish. It features noodles (similar to ramen) in a clear dashi broth with all the good toppings!| Onolicious Hawaiʻi
Hawaiian Food and Local Food are two different things. Many dishes that visitors call "Hawaiian" are actually "local". Here's the difference.| Onolicious Hawaiʻi
POG stands for Passion Fruit, Orange, and Guava! It's a chilled fruit juice that was invented on the island of Maui, and is now popular worldwide. Homemade POG juice What Is POG? POG stands for Passion Fruit, Orange, and Guava. It's a drink made of three fruits, served chilled. People often call POG, Hawaiian juice because:...Read More| Onolicious Hawaiʻi
Mochiko Chicken is a popular Hawaii dish of chicken marinated in a mochiko flour batter and deep fried! It's crunchy, sweet, and salty.| Onolicious Hawaiʻi
