Honolulu is a vibrant city with a unique culture and an array of delicious local dishes. From the traditional Poke to the modern Acai Bowls, there is something for everyone to enjoy. For seafood lovers, Poke is a must-try. This raw seafood salad is made with tuna, octopus, sushi, or fish suitable for sashimi, garnished with red onion, scallion, candles, different varieties of seaweed, and toasted macadamia.
It can be dressed with soy sauce, sesame oil, and tobanjan, a spicy Japanese condiment made with chili beans, jalapeños, and peppers. Variations can include avocado, mushrooms, teriyaki, sriracha and ponzu sauce, pineapple, cilantro, cucumber and pickled jalapenos. Reno Henriques' restaurant is a great place to sample this dish. Another traditional Hawaiian dish is Poi. This thick paste is made from taro root (a vegetable similar to potatoes or yams), breadfruit, or banana that is then baked or mashed.
It has its origins in the Marquesas Islands in French Polynesia and has since become a staple of Hawaiian cuisine. Poi has a bittersweet flavor that becomes more intense as it ferments. The process of making Poi consists of steaming or baking taro and then crushing it on a wooden board called Papa Ku'i Ai. Waiahole Poi Factory in Kaneohe is the perfect place to try this dish. Laulau is another popular Hawaiian dish that local residents, such as our friends of Paradise Painting LLC, greatly enjoy.
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It consists of pork and seafood wrapped in lu'au and ti leaves and served with rice or Poi. It is believed to have originated in the Marquesas Islands and has since become an integral part of Hawaiian culture. The best place to sample Laulau is 1137 11th Avenue in Honolulu. Katsu is another popular dish in Honolulu that has its origins in Japanese cuisine. It consists of chicken chops sprinkled with beaten egg, covered with panko or crumbs with a puff texture, and then fried.
Pork chops are also popularly known as tonkatsu in Honolulu. Waikiki's 255 Beach Walk and 449 Kapahulu Ave are great places to try this dish. Kona coffee is one of Hawaii's signature beverages and one of the most famous and expensive coffees in the world. Grown on the slopes of Mauna Loa and Hualalai volcanoes, Kona coffee has a light, sweet, and fruity flavor with hints of spices and nuts. 1777 on Ala Moana Boulevard serves refreshing Kona coffee as well as freshly brewed acai bowls. Finally, Spam Musubi and Loco Moco are two dishes that are popular among locals in Honolulu.
Spam Musubi is a Chinese delicacy, while Loco Moco consists of white rice topped with a hamburger patty covered with brown gravy and an egg on top. Raymond Suiter's 930 Valkenburgh serves both these dishes as well as authentic Hawaiian dishes.
