People often confuse Ti Leaf and Luau Leaf (the two essential leaves of Hawaiian food). Here's the difference between the two, and when/how to use each leaf. Preparing a lau lau bundle with luau (taro) leaves. They're both big and green, and key for preparing Hawaiian food. Lau lau bundle already wrapped with the luau...Read More| Onolicious Hawaiʻi
Loco Moco is a popular Hawaii dish. It's made of rice, burger patty, hot gravy, and fried eggs. It's easy to make at home and onolicious!| 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
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
Helena's Hawaiian Food is an iconic restaurant, famous for traditional Hawaiian food. Helena's is loved by locals and visitors. It's a must-try when in Hawaii! Welcome to Helena's Hawaiian Food! What Is Helena's Hawaiian Food? Helena's Hawaiian Food is the most famous Hawaiian restaurant in Hawaii. It's a real casual, no frills spot that is...Read More| Onolicious Hawaiʻi
Feast (Oahu) takes the classic Hawaii plate lunch and makes it a notch fancier. From hamburger steak to keto mac salad and pumpkin crunch, it is all tasty.| 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
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