Traditional Hawaiian Food
Traditional Hawaiian food comes from Native Hawaiian culture and goes back hundreds of years. It’s all about simple ingredients, natural flavors, and time-honored cooking methods. These dishes are closely tied to family, land, and tradition. This is food with deep roots and cultural meaning.
Examples of traditional Hawaiian food:
- Poi
- Kālua pig
- Lāulāu (meat wrapped in taro leaves)
- Lomi lomi salmon
- Haupia
Hawai’i plate lunch
Hawai’i plate lunch, on the other hand, is what locals eat every day. It developed as people from different cultures lived and worked together in Hawai’i, blending flavors and cooking styles along the way. The result is hearty, comforting, and incredibly satisfying food. Think generous portions, bold flavors, and meals meant to fuel a long day and leave you happy and full.
Examples of Hawai’i plate lunch:
- Chicken katsu
- Shoyu chicken
- Loco moco
- Teriyaki beef
- Garlic shrimp
To put it Simply…
Traditional Hawaiian food is historic and cultural, while local plate lunches are modern, multicultural comfort food.
At Simply Aloha, we serve Hawai’i local plate lunches, the kind of food you’d grab after work, share with friends, or crave when you want something filling and flavorful. It’s not traditional Hawaiian food, but it is true Hawai’i local food.
