Punahou Carnival is an annual event at Punahou School. There is amazing food! From malasadas to samin, here's what to eat at Punahou Carnival.| Onolicious Hawaiʻi
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
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
[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
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
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
Tofu poke! It's like traditional Hawaiian poke, but made with tofu for an easy vegetarian meal. Step by step photo recipe below 🙂 Sometimes I love tofu poke even more than "regular" ahi poke. What Is Tofu Poke? It's exactly the same thing as ahi poke, except you replace the ahi with tofu! You eat...Read More| Onolicious Hawaiʻi
Costco is a big deal in Hawaii. Everyone loves Costco because they do a great job stocking the local, Hawaii-only eats! Here's what to get at Costco Hawaii. The famous macadamia nuts at Costco Hawaii Costco Hawaii There's no place like Costco on a Sunday morning in Hawaii. It is packed. Costco is busy on...Read More| Onolicious Hawaiʻi
Shoyu Chicken is a popular local dish found at many restaurants in Hawaii. It is easy to make at home with basic pantry ingredients like shoyu, sugar, and garlic...here's the step by step photo recipe. Shoyu chicken, ready to eat (with rice, of course!) What Is Shoyu Chicken? Shoyu Chicken is made from shoyu (also...Read More| 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