The Taste of Hawaii

Hawai‘i regional cuisine are preparations drawn from across the Pacific Rim, including Japan, the Philippines, Korea, and Thailand—and now, "Hawaiian food" is a cuisine in its own right. Food in Hawai‘i is a reflection of the state’s diverse cultural makeup and tropical location.

Poi , the traditional Hawaiian staple. It is a starch dish made by pounding boiled taro roots and mixing with water until it reaches a smooth consistency. 

Saimin is an Asian-style noodle soup. The ultimate hangover cure and the perfect comfort food during Hawai‘i’s mild winters, saimin ranks at the top of the list of local favorites. 

Kalua pua'a , or roast pork, as its prepared in the Hawaiian imu or underground steam oven. Kalua pig is traditionally seasoned with sea salt and sometimes green onions. Some people prefer the crispy skin from a whole roasted pig.

Hawai‘i’s most prevalent grab-and-go snack is SPAM musubi. The glorified rice ball is rectangluar, topped with a slice of fried SPAM and wrapped in nori (seaweed).

Tropical fruits such as apple banana and strawberry papaya are plucked from trees in island neighborhoods and eaten for breakfast—plain or with a squeeze of fresh lime.

Shave ice is what locals crave after a blazing day at the beach or a hot-as-hades game of soccer. The counter person will ask you first if you’d like ice cream and/or adzuki beans scooped into the bottom of the cone or cup. Then they shape the ice to a giant mound and add colorful fruit syrups. First timers should order the Rainbow, of course.

A reason for a great gay travel Hawaii vacation.

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