The foods of Hawaii are spectacular and a world mixture of traditional Hawaiian foods and the local foods created initially with plantation workers of Japanese, Chinese, Filipino, Portuguese, Mexican, Korean ancestry and creating a real fusion and mix or European and Asian flavors combined. This eclectic and unusual dishes create a special combination of local favorites along with new adaptations and ingredients that make Hawaii an amazing foodie spot.
Come and explore the fascinating local and international foods, markets and ingredients on the sections below for everything about Hawaiian foods.
Hawaii ecotourism and sustainability
An introduction to Hawaii ecotourism and sustainability on Hawaii Island Hawaii ecotourism and sustainability tours on Hawaii Island Sustainability and ecotourism on the islands are starting to make more inroads around Hawaii which is blessed with amazing resources of...
Hawaiian sweet potato
Guide to Hawaiian sweet potato, delicious recipes and health benefits Purple sweet potatoes are fantastic to put into your diet and so tasty, healthy and filled with so many vitamins and minerals. Popular to eat around the islands, you can easily find sweet purple...
Hawaiian breakfast
Are you looking for some breakfast inspiration and what to try on the islands that are nutritious or just plain good and “broke da mouth” (So delicious)? Well hopefully these Hawaiian breakfast plates will entice to you to try something similar when you are on the...
Lilikoi fruit
Try some delicious Lilikoi fruit from Hawaii Lilikoi fruit from Hawaii is one of those versatile tropical fruits that can be eaten raw or used in a variety of sweet to savory dishes, exotic tropical drinks to, tasty snacks and even some delicious entrees. Check out...
Hawaiian Kalua Pork
Hawaiian Kalua Pork Hawaiian Kalua pork is on the most popular favorite Hawaiian dishes you’ll enjoy on the islands and so easy to make on your own. Kalua pork is easy to make at home now and fast with modern and convenient appliances like an instant pot or...
Hawaiian malasadas
The best Hawaiian style malasadas and recipes Hawaiian malasadas are a local favorite dessert or snack that everyone on the islands love to eat. Brought originally from Portuguese plantation workers on the island and creating some of their favorite desserts sweet...
Hawaiian lau lau
All about Hawaiian lau lau - how to make and eat this traditional Hawaiian delicacy One of the most popular Hawaiian traditional dishes, lau lau is everyone’s favorite dish to eat on the islands. Basically, wrapped pork and butterfish in a luau leaf and steamed, what...
Lychee fruit
Lychee Fruit - Wonderful taste and so good to eat when they are in season There’s nothing like eating Lychee Fruit when it is fresh and ripe from the local markets or even picked from your own tree if you are lucky enough to grow some. Here in Hawaii lychee fruit are...
Ripe pineapples
How to find the best ripe pineapples for flavorful fruit to eat Pineapples are one of the most delicious and nutritious fruit to eat and that’s if you find the best and ripe pineapple so eat right away – but how do you actually find the perfect pineapple and what...
Poi
Hawaiian Poi – one, two or three fingers What does the above fingers have in regards to Poi you ask? The one, two or three finger dip refers to the consistency of Poi and how many fingers you’ll actually need to scoop it out (If eating pure Hawaiian style with your...
