{"id":6644,"date":"2021-08-17T13:54:43","date_gmt":"2021-08-17T13:54:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/blog\/?p=6644"},"modified":"2021-09-07T15:46:21","modified_gmt":"2021-09-07T15:46:21","slug":"best-hawaiian-food","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/blog\/2021\/08\/17\/best-hawaiian-food\/","title":{"rendered":"Before You Go: Discover The Best Hawaiian Food"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Poke, Manapua, Malasada &#8230; how well do you know your Hawaiian food? The destination is a foodie\u2019s delight, blending influences from Japan, Polynesia, the U.S. and beyond into a culinary style that is utterly unique. Before <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redweek.com\/search\/North+America\/United+States\/Hawaii-timeshares\">your trip to your favorite Hawaiian resort<\/a>, learn about the destination&#8217;s best cuisine \u2014&nbsp;and get some tips on where to try these delicious delicacies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Poke<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/poke-1-700x467.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6646\" width=\"838\" height=\"559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/poke-1-700x467.jpg?v=95d383d5f2faf8d398f0f2fc412171ec 700w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/poke-1-250x167.jpg?v=95d383d5f2faf8d398f0f2fc412171ec 250w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/poke-1-768x512.jpg?v=95d383d5f2faf8d398f0f2fc412171ec 768w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/poke-1-1536x1024.jpg?v=95d383d5f2faf8d398f0f2fc412171ec 1536w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/poke-1-2048x1365.jpg?v=95d383d5f2faf8d398f0f2fc412171ec 2048w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/poke-1-120x80.jpg?v=95d383d5f2faf8d398f0f2fc412171ec 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 838px) 100vw, 838px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A longtime staple of the Hawaiian diet, poke (pronounced <em>poh-KAY<\/em>) is raw fish that\u2019s been diced, marinated with soy sauce and sesame oil, and mixed with onion. That\u2019s the simple version. When you\u2019re in Hawaii, you\u2019ll have a myriad of options, with local chefs finding new ways to incorporate unique ingredients and unexpected flavors, serving the dish as both and appetizer and a main course. The most popular way to enjoy this classic Hawaiian treat is in a poke bowl, often mixed with kale, edamame, jalapeno, cucumber, avocado, and kimchee. Tasty \u2014&nbsp;and healthy, too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><em>Where To Try It:<\/em><\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/ono-seafood-honolulu\">Ono Seafood<\/a> in Honolulu isn\u2019t fancy. But it doesn\u2019t need to be. Locals swear by Ono\u2019s poke bowls, which are fresh, made-to-order, and downright delicious. They\u2019re also huge, so make sure you\u2019re hungry!&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Poi<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Made from the root of the Taro plant, Poi is one of the bedrocks of Hawaiian cuisine. Hawaiian poi is purple and pudding-like, sold everywhere from food trucks to supermarkets throughout the state. It\u2019s eaten in a variety of ways \u2014&nbsp;sprinkled with sugar or with smoked fish. Legend has it that Taro contains the spirit of Haloa, the very first Hawaiian. As a result, when Poi is served all family conflicts must come to a halt, in order to honor Haloa. A good way to end arguments among your group while you\u2019re on vacation!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><em>Where To Try It:<\/em><\/strong> An Oahu favorite since 1946, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.helenashawaiianfood.com\/index.html\">Helena\u2019s Hawaiian Food<\/a> is a winner of the James Beard Award. But they haven\u2019t let that prestige go to their heads. Helena\u2019s remains as unpretentious as ever \u2014 and the Poi served here is said to be the best in all of Hawaii.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Spam Musubi<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/musubi-700x467.jpg?v=28691908cf438f515afe7255effc3cd3\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6647\" width=\"836\" height=\"558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/musubi-700x467.jpg?v=28691908cf438f515afe7255effc3cd3 700w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/musubi-250x167.jpg?v=28691908cf438f515afe7255effc3cd3 250w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/musubi-768x512.jpg?v=28691908cf438f515afe7255effc3cd3 768w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/musubi-1536x1024.jpg?v=28691908cf438f515afe7255effc3cd3 1536w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/musubi-2048x1365.jpg?v=28691908cf438f515afe7255effc3cd3 2048w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/musubi-120x80.jpg?v=28691908cf438f515afe7255effc3cd3 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 836px) 100vw, 836px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Fun Hawaii fact: the destination has the highest per capita consumption of Spam in the United States. The luncheon meat\u2019s popularity in Hawaii stretches back to World War II, when GIs stationed in the state were served Spam constantly. Over the decades, chefs have incorporated Spam into a variety of dishes \u2014&nbsp;including Spam Musubi. This local favorite snack is simple, tasty, and portable, consisting of spam, rice, and nori (a dried edible seaweed).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><em>Where To Try It:<\/em><\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/RugerMarket\">Fort Ruger Market<\/a> in Honolulu is a good spot to grab some readymade Spam Musubi. If you want to skip the Spam, try the egg-and-hot-dog musubi!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Manapua<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Barbecue pork buns \u2014&nbsp;Hawaiian-style. A very tasty island snack, Manapua (pronounced <em>man-a-poo-a<\/em>) is like the Chinese steamed pork buns (AKA char siu bao) you may have enjoyed at dim sum palaces. The Hawaiian version is bigger, fluffier, often a little sweeter, and sometimes baked instead of steamed. Back in the old days, \u201cManapua men\u201d would sell these buns on the street (and some still exist!), but now you can easily grab them from bakeries or supermarkets.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><em>Where To Try It:<\/em><\/strong> The competition is stiff, but Honolulu\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/singcheongyuanbakery\/\">Sing Cheong Yuan Bakery<\/a> offers a Manapua that\u2019s tough to beat, offering both steamed and baked varieties, as well as some vegetarian options, too.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Shave Ice&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you could condense the feeling of Hawaii into one frozen dessert, it\u2019d be Shave Ice. Just ask former President Barack Obama, who makes a point to enjoy a little Shave Ice every time he visits the state. This summery treat has deep roots in Hawaii, first arriving with Japanese immigrants in the 1800s. It\u2019s similar to a snow cone, but instead of crushed ice, Shave Ice is made with (you guessed it) finely shaved ice, which is then mixed with your choice of colorful fruit flavors and sugar.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><em>Where To Try It:<\/em><\/strong> Since 1951, <a href=\"https:\/\/matsumotoshaveice.com\/\">Matsumoto\u2019s Shave Ice<\/a> on Haleiwa\u2019s North Shore has been serving the ultimate Shave Ice creations. The shop\u2019s popularity speaks for itself \u2014&nbsp;on any given day, they\u2019re making as many as 1,000 shave ice for customers in search of an authentic Hawaiian treat.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Huli Huli Chicken<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/huli-chicken-700x467.jpg?v=3e200210ab6d73718c9e69a71af89d5f\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6648\" width=\"836\" height=\"558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/huli-chicken-700x467.jpg?v=3e200210ab6d73718c9e69a71af89d5f 700w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/huli-chicken-250x167.jpg?v=3e200210ab6d73718c9e69a71af89d5f 250w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/huli-chicken-768x512.jpg?v=3e200210ab6d73718c9e69a71af89d5f 768w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/huli-chicken-1536x1024.jpg?v=3e200210ab6d73718c9e69a71af89d5f 1536w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/huli-chicken-2048x1365.jpg?v=3e200210ab6d73718c9e69a71af89d5f 2048w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/huli-chicken-120x80.jpg?v=3e200210ab6d73718c9e69a71af89d5f 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 836px) 100vw, 836px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cHuli\u201d translates to \u201cturn\u201d in Hawaiian.&nbsp;And turning is how this beloved Hawaiian dish is made, by grilling chicken between two racks and turning halfway through cooking. It\u2019s basically the Hawaiian version of rotisserie chicken. But the secret to its unique flavor is the teriyaki-style sauce that the chicken is marinated in \u2014&nbsp;a perfect mix of pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar and spices. Huli Huli Chicken is tender, juicy, and guaranteed to have your fam fighting over leftovers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><em>Where To Try It:<\/em><\/strong> You may have seen <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mikeshulichicken.com\/\">Mike&#8217;s Huli Chicken<\/a> featured on such hit shows as Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives on the Food Network and Food Paradise on the Travel Channel. Mike and his team have raised Huli Huli Chicken to an artform, naturally flavored with traditional Hawaiian sea salt, and grilled over a Kiawe woodfire, delivering a mouthwatering, smoked flavor.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Malasadas<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>During your island vacation, don\u2019t miss trying Malasadas \u2014 a Hawaiian donut, essentially. This fried-dough concoction came from Portugal, but it\u2019s extremely popular in Hawaii. Dusted with sugar, deep-fried, and sometimes filled with a creamy pudding, they\u2019re a local passion, with every resident having a favorite Malasada spot. The religious holiday of Fat Tuesday \u2014 Mardi Gras \u2014&nbsp;Malasadas are consumed by the thousands.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><em>Where To Try It:<\/em><\/strong> Opened in 1952, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leonardshawaii.com\/\">Leonard\u2019s Bakery<\/a> in Oahu is almost single-handedly responsible for Hawaii\u2019s love affair with the Malasada. If you can\u2019t make it to the brick-and-mortar store, keep an eye out for Leonard\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leonardshawaii.com\/malasadamobile\/\">Malasadamobiles<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redweek.com\/join?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=internal&amp;utm_campaign=best-hawaiian-food\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/newsletter-HI-700x700.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/newsletter-HI-700x700.jpg?v=938c5c59a0c726ff5c7b84299c2a5b21 700w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/newsletter-HI-250x250.jpg?v=938c5c59a0c726ff5c7b84299c2a5b21 250w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/newsletter-HI-150x150.jpg?v=938c5c59a0c726ff5c7b84299c2a5b21 150w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/newsletter-HI-768x768.jpg?v=938c5c59a0c726ff5c7b84299c2a5b21 768w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/newsletter-HI-1536x1536.jpg?v=938c5c59a0c726ff5c7b84299c2a5b21 1536w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/newsletter-HI-120x120.jpg?v=938c5c59a0c726ff5c7b84299c2a5b21 120w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/newsletter-HI.jpg?v=938c5c59a0c726ff5c7b84299c2a5b21 1620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redweek.com\/timeshare-rentals?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=internal&amp;utm_campaign=best-hawaiian-food\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/resort-rentals-700x700.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/resort-rentals-700x700.jpg?v=cd6fe909d16861c3dfca6be96e743160 700w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/resort-rentals-250x250.jpg?v=cd6fe909d16861c3dfca6be96e743160 250w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/resort-rentals-150x150.jpg?v=cd6fe909d16861c3dfca6be96e743160 150w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/resort-rentals-768x768.jpg?v=cd6fe909d16861c3dfca6be96e743160 768w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/resort-rentals-1536x1536.jpg?v=cd6fe909d16861c3dfca6be96e743160 1536w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/resort-rentals-120x120.jpg?v=cd6fe909d16861c3dfca6be96e743160 120w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/resort-rentals.jpg?v=cd6fe909d16861c3dfca6be96e743160 1620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"How well do you know your Hawaiian food? 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