Food Culture

To really enjoy the foods of Hawaii, you must travel to Hawaii to experience the many different foods of the very different people who have made Hawaii their home.

The Hawaii regional cuisine movement encourages residents to buy and eat locally grown food after years of importing from other parts of the globe.

Hawaii presently imports 85% of food consumed in the state, but its goal is to produce enough food to replace the imports.

Small farms and farmers' markets have become very popular in recent years and organic fruits, vegetables, coffees and teas have seen a steady increase in popularity.

Traveling to Hawaii is like getting a ticket to China, Japan, Puerto Rico, Korea, Portugal, the Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand and, of course, Polynesia.

Mix in freshly grown fruits and vegetables, grass-fed beef, spices that make your toes twitch, a vast variety of fresh seafood and a pinch of brave and charitable chefs and your next stop is Hawaii Regional Cuisine.

Click here to learn more about food sustainability in Hawaii - Invitation To Foodies.

Click an island below to find a Hawaii restaurant or farmers' market located near your hotel or condo.