Hawaii Favorite Entrees
↠ Kalua Pork:
Description:
Kalua Pork is a staple Hawaiian dish featuring slow-roasted, tender shredded pork shoulder seasoned with sea salt and smoked to perfection. Traditionally cooked in an underground oven (imu), this savory, melt-in-your-mouth meat is often served at luaus, typically accompanied by steamed cabbage, white rice, and macaroni salad.
↠ Shoyu Chicken:
Description:
Shoyu Chicken is an iconic Hawaiian plate lunch entrée featuring tender, braised chicken—typically bone-in, skin-on thighs—simmered in a savory, umami-rich, and slightly sweet sauce. Often compared to a more tender version of teriyaki, this comfort dish is a staple of local Hawaii cuisine, reflecting the islands' diverse culinary heritage.
↠ Huli Huli Chicken:
Description:
Huli Huli Chicken is a signature Hawaiian grilled chicken dish characterized by its sweet, savory, and smoky flavor profile. It consists of chicken (usually thighs or halves) marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and pineapple juice, then grilled—traditionally over Kiawe wood—while being basted with the glaze.
↠ Shoyu Ahi Poke:
Description:
Shoyu Ahi Poke is a classic Hawaiian dish featuring fresh, sashimi-grade yellowfin tuna ("ahi") cut into cubes and marinated in a savory, umami-rich sauce. It is often described as a refreshing, raw fish salad that balances the rich, buttery texture of the tuna with the sharp, salty, and nutty flavors of shoyu (soy sauce) and toasted sesame oil.
↠ Ahi Katsu:
Description:
Ahi Katsu is a popular Hawaiian-style entree featuring fresh ahi tuna (yellowfin tuna) that is lightly breaded in panko crumbs and fried, resulting in a crispy exterior and a rare to medium-rare, moist center. It is often served as a, plate lunch" with sticky white rice, macaroni salad, or a green salad.