The exploration, agriculture, especially fruit plantations and sugar, attracted to the Hawaii archipelago many ethnic groups that settled here and brought their traditions, religion, language, arts, music, food habits and exclusive ingredients, donating to Great Island a wide range of exotic foods. A Mediterranean salad plate, Vietnamese Soup pho a a plate of Korean kimchi , this and more you can taste on Orchid Island.
The versatility of the landscape and climate of Hawaii increased tourism, specifically the sun and beach, also surf and windsurf motivations, that is the major contribution for the economy of Hawaii. The second highest contribution is the agricultural sector.
Critical Travel commented on the absence of a genuine Hawaiian cuisine, to identify this tourist destination. In 1991 dozens of renowned chefs were asked to create a Hawaiian regional cuisine.
Today, the cuisine of Hawaii imposes itself with unique features, given its location, where there are many fruits and lots of fresh fish in the southern hemisphere, shellfish, tropical fruits such as papaya, pineapple and mango.
The most typical Hawaiian dish is Opihi , which is a small shellfish and tuna prepared in different ways. Curiosity
In some places of the United States it is imperial that you sit at the table only after the host of the house. Beginning to eat before the owner of the house is also considered a lack of respect both in the United States and in many countries.
One thing that is considered bad-tempered in most states of the United States is blowing food. Restaurants that tourists sugest
Alan Wong's Restaurant: 1857 S King St, Honolulu, HI 96826, (808) 949-2526
Beach House Restaurant: 5022 Lawai Rd, Koloa, HI 96756, 808-742-1424
Flatbread: 89 Hana Hwy Paia, HI 96779 (808) 579-8820
Mama's Fish House: 799 Poho Pl Paia, HI 96779 (808) 579-8488
Paia Fish Market: 100 Hana Hwy Paia, HI 96779 (808) 579-8030
Sushi Izakaya Gaku: 1329 S King St Honolulu, HI 96814, (808) 589-1329 Adverts