10 Hawaiian Food Words Every Visitor Should Learn Before Ordering
Learn essential Hawaiian food terms like poke, laulau, and lomi lomi to order with confidence and savor local favorites like a true islander.
I’ll never forget my first trip to Hawaiʻi, where I felt lost at the counter due to unfamiliar words on the menu. Since then, I’ve made an effort to learn some basic Hawaiian food terms, which completely changed my ordering experience.
For example, raw fish never tasted this good until you try authentic Hawaiian poke.
The word itself means “to slice” or “cut crosswise,”which perfectly describes how the fish gets prepared.
Author's summary: Learn Hawaiian food terms for a better dining experience.
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