HONOLULU,  ( Adobo Chronicles® ) – Let’s face it.  You’ve been to Hawaii so many times, and explored the natural beauty of the islands, and to a certain extent, its unique cuisine.

But if you were to choose ten Hawaii foods you need to try before you die,  it will be a hell of a dilemma since there’s probably twenty or more on your wish list.

So, we hope our own top ten list would help you narrow down your choices. And what do you know, we’ve left the number 10 spot blank, so you could add your own favorite!

1. Lau-lau, available at Ono’s on Kapahulu Avenue

2.

Tuna Poke. You can get them anywhere like the Food  Pantry on Kuhio Avenue

3.

Macaroni salad.  No Hawaiian lunch  or barbecue plate can leave home without it!

4. 

Oxtail soup.  Drive over to Zippy’s!

5. 

If you are ever in Maui, it’s a crime not to visit Leoda’s for their chicken pot pie!

6.

Portuguese, Filipino, whatever.  But these donut holes are the best!

7. 

They’re everywhere! Sushi restaurants or the ABC Stores! You can make them in your hotel room if  you  have a rice cooker and a microwave. But why bother?

8. 

The only McDonald’s in the world that serves this breakfast platter of Portuguese sausage, SPAM, eggs and rice.  Coffee extra, of course.

9. 

Mango, guava or green tea. Yes, they do belong to pastry rolls, at Liliha!