Luau Stew is a traditional Hawaiian dish made by cooking fresh luau leaves (which come from the taro plant). Eat it with rice or poi! You can find luau stew plain/vegetarian, with squid, chicken, beef, or pork. What Is Luau Stew? Luau stew falls into the category of traditional Hawaiian foods (this category also includes...Read More| Onolicious Hawaiʻi
Poi is the staple starch of Hawaiian food. Made from the root of the taro (kalo) plant, it's sticky, sweet, and a bit sour. It's a Hawaii must-try food. Fresh bags of poi, still warm! Purple and sticky. Sweet and Sour. What is this? Poi! ^_^ Bowl of poi at Highway Inn (Oahu) What Is...Read More| Onolicious Hawaiʻi
[This post was originally published July 22, 2019. It was updated September 26, 2019 to include a step-by-step photo recipe on how to make Lomi Lomi salmon at home.] Lomi Lomi Salmon is a Hawaiian side dish (made from salted salmon, tomatoes, onions, and green onions). It's a must-have for any Hawaiian meal or luau....Read More| Onolicious Hawaiʻi
[This post was originally published July 30, 2019. It was updated November 17, 2019 to include a step-by-step photo recipe on how to make Lau Lau at home.] Lau lau is a Hawaiian dish made of pork and butterfish wrapped in lu'au leaves and ti leaves. Lau lau is steamed and eaten with rice and...Read More| Onolicious Hawaiʻi
Kalua pork is a traditional Hawaiian dish. This 3-ingredient Instant Pot (or oven) recipe is super easy and onolicious! Enjoy with rice!| 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
Chili Pepper Water is beloved Hawaiian condiment made from garlic, chilis, and vinegar. Think of it as a Hawaiian hot sauce. Here's where to get it and how to make it. Bottle of housemade Chili Pepper Water on the table at Saimin Dojo in Kauai. Chili Pepper Water! Also known as Hawaiian Chili Pepper Water...Read More| Onolicious Hawaiʻi
**Char Hung Sut permanently closed in late 2020. I hope you had a chance to visit before they closed. But if not, please enjoy this post! The memories are delicious.** Char Hung Sut in Honolulu's Chinatown is known for three things: manapua, pork hash, and half moon. It's a takeout shop, famous for boxes filled...Read More| Onolicious Hawaiʻi
Poke is popular Hawaii dish made of raw ahi (tuna) mixed with ingredients like soy sauce and sesame oil. Make easy Hawaii-style poke at home!| 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
Yama's Fish Market is one of Hawaii's best Hawaiian food spots. It's loved by locals for housemade lau lau, ahi poke (many different options!), and the dreamiest haupia desserts. Hawaiian Plate #7 at Yama's Fish Market There are two Oahu Hawaiian food spots I mention often on this blog: Helena's Hawaiian Food (here's the whole...Read More| Onolicious Hawaiʻi