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Hawaii, a U.S. state in the Pacific, is an archipelago of volcanic islands famed for Waikiki’s surf, Maui’s rainforests, and the Big Island’s Kilauea eruptions, with Honolulu as its vibrant capital. Its Polynesian roots shine in hula, leis, and aloha spirit, while tourism, military bases, and macadamia nuts drive its economy. From Pearl Harbor to black sand beaches, Hawaii’s natural beauty and cultural fusion make it a tropical icon. Climate change threatens its fragile ecosystems.

Featured Dishes from Hawaii

Acai bowl

Acai bowl

A thick acai fruit smoothie with fresh fruit, oatmeal, peanut butter, coconut

Bagel

Bagel

Banana pancakes

Banana pancakes

Fluffy American-style pancakes made with bananas

Cereal

Cereal

Breakfast cereals, typically eaten in a bowl with milk, many different types

Champorado

Champorado

Chocolate rice porridge, served with tuyo (dried fish) &/or ensaymada (sweet pastry)

Cinnamon roll

Cinnamon roll

Coconut syrup

Coconut syrup

Hawaiian coconut syrup is a sweet, thick syrup made primarily from coconut milk and sugar, commonly used as a topping for pancakes, waffles, and ice cream. It captures the rich flavor of coconut and is a popular treat in Hawaii.

Coffee

Coffee

Corned beef hash

Corned beef hash

Corned beef with potatoes, onion, bell pepper

Crepe

Crepe

Thin pancake, topped or filled with a variety of fillings, sweet or savory

Dutch baby pancake

Dutch baby pancake

Eggs

Eggs

Eggs Benedict

Eggs Benedict

Toasted English muffin topped with Canadian bacon, a poached egg and Hollandaise sauce

Fatias douradas

Fatias douradas

Portuguese french toast

Fish

Fish

Fresh fruit

Fresh fruit

Guava, mango, lilikoi (passionfruit), papaya, pineapple

Fruit juice

Fruit juice

Guava juice

Guava juice

Juk

Juk

Porridge, commonly made with rice or corn, but many different additions and types, for example, plain, chicken, turkey, beef, abalone, vegetables, squash, beans, pumpkin, sesame seeds, pine nuts

Lilikoi syrup

Lilikoi syrup

Lilikoi syrup, also known as passion fruit syrup, is a sweet and tangy syrup made from the juice of lilikoi fruit, sugar, and water. It is commonly used as a topping for pancakes, waffles, and desserts, or as an ingredient in cocktails and drinks.

Linguiça

Linguiça

Smoked Portuguese sausage

Loco moco

Loco moco

Hamburger patty on white rice, covered with gravy and eggs

Longganisa

Longganisa

Fresh or smoked pork sausage, some common versions are sweet, garlicky (Vigan), sour and garlicky (Lucban)

Macadamia pancakes

Macadamia pancakes

Serve with coconut syrup, lilikoi syrup, guava syrup

Malasada

Malasada

Portuguese-style yeast-leavened doughnuts, rolled in granulated sugar

Pandesal

Pandesal

Filipino bread rolls, serve with coffee, hot chocolate, silog

Passion orange guava juice

Passion orange guava juice

Pastry

Pastry

Many different kinds, for example, buns, cinnamon rolls, danishes, croissants, breads, muffins, scones, coffee cake, tarts

Portuguese sweet bread

Portuguese sweet bread

Rice

Rice

Sticky rice, fried rice, white rice

Spam

Spam

Canned cooked pork, serve with, eggs, rice

Taho

Taho

Soft tofu with brown sugar syrup (arnibal) and sago or tapioca pearls

Taro hash browns

Taro hash browns

Taro hash browns are a variation of traditional hash browns made using taro root instead of potatoes. They are typically prepared by boiling and mashing the taro, then mixing it with ingredients like butter, ground beef, and vegetables before frying into patties.

Almond float

Almond float

Hawaiian Almond Float is a light and refreshing dessert made with gelatin, almond extract, and fruit, often served chilled. It typically features a creamy almond-flavored jelly topped with fruits like peaches and cherries.

Anpan

Anpan

Sweet bread roll filled with red bean paste

Banana cue

Banana cue

Skewered banana coated in caramelized brown sugar

Banana guava pie

Banana guava pie

Banana guava pie is a tropical dessert made primarily with sliced bananas and guava nectar, combined with sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch, all poured into a baked pie shell. It's a delicious and refreshing treat, perfect for warm weather.

Banana pie

Banana pie

Bibingka

Bibingka

Sweet coconut cake with rice flour, may also be made with cassava

Biko

Biko

A sweet rice cake made from sticky rice, coconut milk and brown sugar, commonly cooked in a baking pan and cut into squares

Binignit

Binignit

A dessert soup with fruit, tubers, glutinous rice balls, tapioca pearls, coconut milk

Butter mochi

Butter mochi

Japanese rice cake made with coconut and butter

Cassava cake

Cassava cake

Chantilly cake

Chantilly cake

Chocolate chiffon cake with chantilly frosting

Chichi dango

Chichi dango

Rice flour confections with flavors like mango, coconut, lemon, rum

Chiffon cake

Chiffon cake

Chinese almond cookies

Chinese almond cookies

Chocolate mochi ice cream

Chocolate mochi ice cream

Chocolate mochi ice cream is a Japanese dessert that combines chewy rice dough (mochi) with creamy chocolate ice cream, creating a unique texture and flavor experience. It's made by wrapping scoops of chocolate ice cream in a sweet, stretchy mochi shell, often dusted with cornstarch to prevent sticking.

Coconut cake

Coconut cake

Coconut turnovers

Coconut turnovers

Custard pie

Custard pie

Dobash cake

Dobash cake

Chocolate cake with chocolate frosting

Ensaymada

Ensaymada

Sweet rolls topped with cheese, may have fillings like ube and macapuno

Gelato

Gelato

Guava cake

Guava cake

A guava chiffon cake created at Dee Lite Bakery in Honolulu

Haupia

Haupia

Coconut pudding or custard, also used as a cake topping

Haupia pie

Haupia pie

Coconut pie, commonly made with chocolate to make chocolate haupia pie

Hawaiian tart

Hawaiian tart

Small pineapple and coconut tart

Hula pie

Hula pie

Macadamia nut ice cream pie with a dark chocolate cookie crust, topped with fudge sauce, whipped cream and chopped macadamia nuts, a favorite at Duke's restaurants

Kalamay

Kalamay

Glutinous rice snack made with muscovado sugar and coconut cream, may also be made with ube (purple yam), taro, jackfruit

Kulolo

Kulolo

Lilikoi chiffon cake

Lilikoi chiffon cake

Lilikoi chiffon cake is a light and fluffy dessert made with lilikoi (passion fruit) juice, eggs, and cake mix, often topped with a lilikoi frosting or gel. It is a popular treat in Hawaiian cuisine, known for its refreshing flavor and airy texture.

Macadamia nut cream pie

Macadamia nut cream pie

Macadamia nut cream pie is a popular dessert in Hawaii, often featuring a creamy filling made with macadamia nuts, whipped cream, and a buttery crust. It is known for its rich flavor and is a must-try when visiting the islands.

Macadamia nut desserts and sweets

Macadamia nut desserts and sweets

There are many delicious Australian desserts featuring macadamia nuts, such as macadamia nut tarts, cookies, and cakes. Popular options include chocolate macadamia nut tart, coconut macadamia cookies, and salted-caramel macadamia ice-cream sandwiches.

Macadamia nut pie

Macadamia nut pie

Macadamia nut pie is a sweet dessert made with a filling of macadamia nuts, honey, and coconut, similar to pecan pie. It typically features a pie crust filled with a mixture of eggs, sugar, and the nuts, baked until set, and can be served warm or chilled, often topped with whipped cream.

Maja blanca

Maja blanca

Coconut pudding with corn kernels

Malasada

Malasada

Portuguese-style yeast-leavened doughnuts, rolled in granulated sugar

Mango pie

Mango pie

Mango sticky rice

Mango sticky rice

Manju

Manju

Steamed buns, typically filled with bean paste, though there are many variations, fillings, and the buns can also be baked

Maruya

Maruya

Mochi

Mochi

Mochi ice cream

Mochi ice cream

Mochi shell filled with ice cream

Nian gao

Nian gao

Glutinous rice cake, common during the Chinese New Year

Panna cotta

Panna cotta

Thickened, sweetened cream, may be flavored with vanilla, chocolate, berries, mango, coconut, sea buckthorn

Papaya pie

Papaya pie

Papaya pie is a dessert made with ripe papayas, often combined with ingredients like lime juice, sugar, and spices, baked in a pie crust. It can be served plain or with toppings like whipped cream or ice cream for added flavor.

Pineapple upside down cake

Pineapple upside down cake

Poi mochi

Poi mochi

Poi mochi is a Hawaiian treat made from a mixture of poi (mashed taro root), mochiko (sweet rice flour), and sugar, which is deep-fried until crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. It is often enjoyed as a snack or dessert.

Pumpkin crunch

Pumpkin crunch

Similar to pumpkin pie with a buttery crust and pecans or macadamia nuts

Purple sweet potato pudding

Purple sweet potato pudding

Pudding made with Okinawan purple sweet potatoes and topped with haupia (coconut pudding)

Shave ice

Shave ice

Shaved ice flavored with any number of syrups, may also have azuki beans, ice cream, condensed milk, mochi balls

Shortbread

Shortbread

Sorbet

Sorbet

Suman

Suman

Sweet glutinous rice cakes, many flavors and variations, also made with cassava

Taho

Taho

Soft tofu with brown sugar syrup (arnibal) and sago or tapioca pearls

Tapioca pudding

Tapioca pudding

Taro with coconut milk

Taro with coconut milk

Taro in coconut milk

Turon

Turon

Fried banana lumpia, top with caramel

Ube halaya

Ube halaya

Mashed purple yam made with coconut milk, condensed milk, sugar

Yōkan

Yōkan

Sweet jellied squares made of adzuki (red or white bean paste), agar and sugar

African fruit slush

African fruit slush

African fruit slush is a refreshing frozen drink made by combining juices from oranges and lemons, mashed bananas, crushed pineapple, sugar, and water, then freezing the mixture. To serve, spoon the slush into a glass and top it with a lemon-lime soda like Sprite or 7-Up.

Coffee rum

Coffee rum

A cocktail made with coffee, rum, amaretto and spices, may be made hot or cold, contains alcohol

Fruit juice

Fruit juice

Halekulai cocktail

Halekulai cocktail

A tiki drink originating at the Halekulani Hotel in Waikiki, Hawaii, made with lime juice, orange juice, pineapple juice, demerara syrup, grenadine and overproof bourbon

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Hawaiian Sea Breeze

Hawaiian Sea Breeze

A cocktail that has Cape Codder as its base, with the addition of pineapple juice

Kahaluu punch

Kahaluu punch

Kahaluu punch is a tropical drink often made with ingredients like passion fruit juice, pineapple juice, and sometimes rum, reflecting the flavors of Hawaii. It can be served over ice and garnished for a festive touch.

Kona Brewing Company

Kona Brewing Company

Kona coffee

Kona coffee

Coffee cultivated in the Kona District of the Big Island of Hawaii

Lion coffee

Lion coffee

A brand of coffee in Hawaii

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