With all of its tourist attractions and natural beauties, it is easy to forget that Honolulu, Hawaii has a great food scene. This is partial to some great and renowned restaurants, and in part for its mouthwatering street food.
If you happen to get hungry while in Honolulu, make sure you try one of these mouthwatering street food dishes.
Poi Mochi
Poi Mochi is deep-fried balls of rice flour dough filled with poi. For those unfamiliar with it, poi is paste-like Hawaii staple food made of taro root. You can find them on almost every corner of Honolulu as they are among the city’s most popular snacks.
Spam Musubi
Spam Musubi is a dish that actually originated in Hawaii in the early 20th century. It is beloved in the state due to its taste, affordability, and availability. You can get it across Hawaii on street food stalls, convenience stores, and even gas pumps. Spam Musubi is made by placing a slice of grilled Spam on top of a block of rice and wrapping it all with nori (edible seaweed).
Hawaiian Shave Ice
To deal with the hot days, Honolulu residents turn to Hawaiian shave ice. This refreshing treat is made by shaving blocks of ice and then infusing them with syrups. Quite simple but also quite delicious.