A fun quality about travel adventures is the chance to try local cuisine. If you plan to visit Oahu, there are endless dishes to try, influenced by various cultures. However, you may not know where to start with all the options available. Below are some of the many foods to enjoy during your island getaway. 

What Food Should You Eat While on Oahu?

1. Lau Lau

This Hawaiian dish features butterfish and pork shoulder wrapped in luau and ti leaves. Since the fatty meat undergoes steaming while encased for about four hours, it is extra succulent and tasty. Lau lau typically comes with two sides that make it a complete meal: lomi lomi salmon and poi, a fermented taro root. 

2. Poi Donuts

Poi is a staple in Hawaiian cuisine, and it comes in many variations, including a doughnut. A golden-fried, glazed exterior hides a delightful purple interior. The violet hue is because of the poi, which is made into a starchy paste. These delicacies can be found in almost any bakery on Oahu, next to other popular deep-fried treats, such as malasadas or sugar-coated doughnuts without holes. 

3. Poke

One of the premier seafood dishes in Hawaii, poke consists of raw, cubed fish, such as ahi tuna. Octopus is also used to make poke, seasoned with sesame seeds and oil, seaweed, soy sauce, and spring onions. 

There are numerous variations to enjoy, such as those tossed over a bed of rice or topped with avocado. Vegetable and nut toppings, including tomatoes and crushed macadamia nuts, are also added for an extra crunch.

4. Shave Ice 

No travel adventure to Oahu is complete without savoring this delicacy. A sizable frozen block is shaved to create soft, powdery ice flakes, which are flavored with assorted fruit syrups. 

The treat is fluffy, free of hard edges, and often served with fruit cubes and ice cream. You can also get condensed milk, mochi balls, and azuki beans on top of shave ice. One of the most popular versions is the rainbow shave ice, which features stripes of strawberry, pineapple, and lemon flavors. 

Enjoy these and other local treats during your Oahu adventure. If you still need to book a hotel, contact The Breakers Hotel in Honolulu. Conveniently located one block away from Waikiki Beach, this resort is near many dining establishments, allowing you to experience various local delicacies. They also offer a poolside restaurant and a range of accommodation options, including suites. Call (808) 923-3181 to confirm your travel dates today, and learn about their room options online.