<p data-start="2022" data-end="2261"><strong data-start="2022" data-end="2038">Introduction<br data-start="2038" data-end="2041" /> Planning a trip to Hawaii? Don't just pack your swimsuit&mdash;prepare your appetite.Hawaiian food offers flavors as unforgettable as the sunsets. This guide highlights 10 must-try Hawaiian dishes that no visitor should miss.

<p data-start="2263" data-end="2428"><strong data-start="2263" data-end="2280">1. Poke Bowls<br data-start="2280" data-end="2283" /> Raw, marinated fish&mdash;usually ahi tuna&mdash;served over rice with toppings like avocado, edamame, and spicy mayo. A cornerstone of modern Hawaiian food.

<p data-start="2430" data-end="2539"><strong data-start="2430" data-end="2446">2. Loco Moco<br data-start="2446" data-end="2449" /> A true comfort dish: white rice topped with a hamburger patty, fried egg, and brown gravy.

<p data-start="2541" data-end="2692"><strong data-start="2541" data-end="2559">3. Spam Musubi<br data-start="2559" data-end="2562" /> A sushi-like snack featuring grilled Spam on rice, wrapped in nori. It may sound unusual, but it&rsquo;s a beloved Hawaiian food staple.

<p data-start="2694" data-end="2802"><strong data-start="2694" data-end="2718">4. Huli Huli Chicken<br data-start="2718" data-end="2721" /> Marinated chicken grilled over mesquite, glazed with a sweet pineapple-soy sauce.

<p data-start="2804" data-end="2884"><strong data-start="2804" data-end="2817">5. Laulau<br data-start="2817" data-end="2820" /> Pork or fish wrapped in taro leaves, then steamed to perfection.

<p data-start="2886" data-end="3003"><strong data-start="2886" data-end="2899">6. Saimin<br data-start="2899" data-end="2902" /> Hawaii&rsquo;s version of ramen, served with green onions, kamaboko (fish cake), and sometimes Spam or egg.

<p data-start="3005" data-end="3099"><strong data-start="3005" data-end="3021">7. Kalua Pig<br data-start="3021" data-end="3024" /> Savory and smoky, this pulled pork is often the star of a traditional luau.

<p data-start="3101" data-end="3178"><strong data-start="3101" data-end="3124">8. Lomi Lomi Salmon<br data-start="3124" data-end="3127" /> Bright, tangy, and refreshing&mdash;perfect on a hot day.

<p data-start="3180" data-end="3264"><strong data-start="3180" data-end="3193">9. Haupia<br data-start="3193" data-end="3196" /> A coconut milk dessert that's a perfect ending to any Hawaiian meal.

<p data-start="3266" data-end="3399"><strong data-start="3266" data-end="3285">10. Plate Lunch<br data-start="3285" data-end="3288" /> A local favorite: two scoops of rice, macaroni salad, and an entr&eacute;e like teriyaki beef, fried chicken, or fish.

<p data-start="3401" data-end="3546"><strong data-start="3401" data-end="3415">Conclusion<br data-start="3415" data-end="3418" /> Exploring Hawaiian food is like tasting the soul of the islands. Don&rsquo;t leave Hawaii without diving into these ten iconic dishes.