Hawaii Condo

Kona Hawaii Big Island Vacation Rental Oceanfront Condo By Owner Call 800-676-1305 Kona Hawaii Big Island Vacation Rental By Owner Kanaloa at Kona Hawaii Oceanfront Condo 3 Bedroom 2 bath, Sleeps 2-6 People ~ Fully Air Conditioned ~ Call owner at 800.676.1305 Kanaloa at Kona S uperbly situated on the glitteringocean's edge, this upper-level condominium unit is minutes from Kailua/Kona Hawaii. You'llenjoy world-class Big Island golf courses, beaches, snorkeling, scuba diving & sportsfishing. Plus relax in the luxury of a million dollar home, for less than the price of typical hotellodging accommodations. This spacious, well appointed oceanfront suite features a private lanai with wet bar, a full kitchen, cable TV, washer/dryer.The master bedroom has a king size bed, TV, Jacuzzi spa in the bath. The second bedroomhas two twin beds and a full walk-in closet. The third bedroom overlooks the living areaand has two twin beds. The main bath has a tub-shower and a two sink vanity. These comfortable accommodations are designed forprivacy and casual island living. Relax amid the cool tropical gardens. Enjoy threeswimming pools, nite lighted tennis courts, barbecue area and a excellent oceanfrontrestaurant & air-conditioning all in a area with 24 hour gated security. Championshipgolf and a shopping village are conveniently nearby. Would you like a better look? Click here for more detailed interior and outside views! Be sure to take our VIRTUAL TOUR Rate Information $1 9 0/day for 2 people. $2 4 0/day for 4 people. $2 7 0/day for 6 people. All rates plus Hawaii state tax of 11 .4 %. 3 night minimum stay. Price includes towels, bed linens, and move out maid service. 25% deposit upon booking a reservation; balance due 21 days before arrival. Some holiday rates apply, please inquire. Length of stay discounts may apply. Updated Availability Calendar For reservations or more information contact the owners - Derrol and Juanita Estrella at 831-688-3097 or 800-676-1305 Email to forkona@aol.com Some HAWAII and KONA Fun Activity Links For You! Humdinger Sportfishing Great Hawaii Golf Virtually Hawaii: Big Island Field Trip

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Waimea, Kauai, Hawaii HI - Hotels, Resorts, Condos - A Helpful Guide Waimea Kauai Hawaii HI - Hotels Resorts Condos - Wiamea Wimea Kaui Hawii Hawai Oceanfront Beachfront Hawaii Hotels Guide Waimea, Kauai, Hawaii – Hotels, Condos – A Guide Hotels - htels - hoteles - hoteis - alberghi - hoteller - 12 languages Use this guide to learn about Waimea (wai meh (y)ah), Kauai hotels and resorts, check availability and discounts, and make secure reservations with immediate confirmation. We charge NO SERVICE FEES ... and our hotel location information and unique cost codes will save you time and money. If you like this guide, please add it to your Favorites list . Aston Waimea Plantation Cottages - $$$$ 9400 Kaumuali Highway, Waimea, Kauai, HI 96796 Condos - 1 floor Swimming pool - restaurant Overview | More Info | Map | Availability & Rates Thanks for using our Waimea, Kauai, Hawaii hotels guide. We hope you enjoy your trip. Related search terms: hotels/motels motel hoteles moteles condo rentals condos rental condominium condominiums lodging accommodations accommodation inns inn destination destinations romantic weekend getaways getaway breaks honeymoon packages holiday package holidays vacation vacations travel best choice discount rate price discounts cheap hotels budget hotel deals dog friendly in near by nearby close to around search finder Abbreviations, variants, misspellings: oceanfront beachfront hi. hawaiian ocean front beach front wiamea wimea kaui kauia kauii islan iland ilan ha ha. hawaian hawii hawai hawiia hawiian hawaiin hawiiee hawaiihotel hawaiihotels hihotel hihotels accomodation accomodations accomadation accomadations petfriendly dogfriendly MORE HAWAII HOTELS All State of Hawaii Hotels Island of Hawaii HI Hotels Island of Kauai HI Hotels Island of Lanai HI Hotels Island of Maui HI Hotels Island of Molokai HI Hotels Island of Oahu HI Hotels Aiea HI Hotels Hana HI Hotels Hilo HI Hotels Honokowai HI Hotels Honolulu HI Hotels Kaanapali HI Hotels Kahana HI Hotels Kahuku HI Hotels Kahului HI Hotels Kailua-Kona HI Hotels Kamuela HI Hotels Kapaa HI Hotels Kapalua HI Hotels Kapolei HI Hotels Kaunakakai HI Hotels Kihei HI Hotels Kohala Coast HI Hotels Koloa HI Hotels Kona HI Hotels Lahaina HI Hotels Laie HI Hotels Lanai City HI Hotels Lihue HI Hotels Maalaea HI Hotels Makaha Beach HI Hotels Mauna Loa HI Hotels Napili HI Hotels Poipu Beach HI Hotels Princeville HI Hotels Volcano Village HI Hotels Waikoloa HI Hotels Wailea HI Hotels Wailua HI Hotels Waimea HI Hotels All State of Hawaii Hotels USA Hotels - all states World Hotels - all countries Who We Are Our Privacy Policy No Service Fees Fewer Advance Charges Some Surprising Deals ! Hotel & Air Travel Packages Compare Car Rentals Order Free Travel Guides HOTEL COST CODES $ = Under $60 $$ = $60-99 $$$ = $100-149 $$$$ = $150-199 $$$$$ = $200 + AOM, Rack, Special, & Traveler's Discount Rates are for everyone. TIPS & SUGGESTIONS Tip 1 – Make reservations early. Some hotels cut off online reservations 1 to 3 days before check-in time. Tip 2 – When you make a reservation, you will receive a confirmation email. Print a copy of this message to take with you ... and don't delete the original email until you have completed your stay and know you have been billed correctly. Tip 3 – Our hotel cost codes are based on the lowest peak season rates available to all guests. We do offer discount rates for corporate and government employees, AAA and AARP members, seniors, and other special groups. But we do not base our cost codes on these discounts. Off-season room prices may be much lower than our cost codes indicate. This is especially true for coastal hotels during the winter. Tip 4 – The earlier in the day you check into a hotel, the more likely you will get a room or suite that matches your preferences. More tips – Learn more about this guide and how to use it effectively . Help improve this guide – Please send us corrections, new info, and comments about hotels where you have stayed. Home • USA Hotels • World Hotels • Tips • Feedback • View or Cancel Reservation • Contact Us Hotel-Guides.us – Waimea, Kauai, Hawaii, USA © 2006 Hotel-Guides.us, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this website may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without written permission from Hotel-Guides.us Inc .

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Best Western Pioneer Inn - Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii Pioneer Inn - Maui 658 Wharf Street, Lahaina, Maui, HI 96761 (808) 661-3636 fax : (808) 667-5708 Home Accommodations Activities Reservations Weddings Calendar Frequent Traveler BestWestern.com MAKE A RESERVATION 1-800-457-5457 THE WORLD'S LARGEST HOTEL CHAIN® Contact Us Virtual Tour Internet Specials Pioneer Inn News Location Map History Built in 1901 and substantially remodeled to meet Best Western standards , the Pioneer Inn captures the ambiance of the whaling days and the plantation era, with architecture that evokes the tranquil lifestyle of turn of the century Lahaina while offering all the comforts and convenience of a modern hotel. Check out the latest in Downtown Lahaina . More ... A selection of offers and packages from the Pioneer Inn . More ... The Best Western Pioneer Inn is located at the waters edge on historic Lahaina Harbor (once the whaling capital of the Pacific). A few steps from our front door all ocean recreational activitiesare available, such as whale watching, catch the daily ferry to the Island of Lanai, scuba diving, snorkeling, world class fishing, yacht and submarine cruises, para-sailing, and sun worshiping emanate. No other hotel on Maui can offer such convenient access to these facilities. Located in the heart of Lahaina Town shopping and Historical Walking Tours are just outside our front door. Take a Virtual Tour of the Pioneer Inn and local Maui attractions. What could be more romantic that to be married in the Gazebo at the Pioneer Inn with a Maui sunset as a backdrop. More ...

Hawaiian Jewelry

Na Hoku Hawaiian Jewelry Collection - White and Gold As Advertised New From Na Hoku Hawaiian Slippers Na Hoku Solitaires Flowers of Hawaii Island Lifestyle Jewelry Tanzanite Jewelry Palm Tree Collection Sea Life Jewelry Na Keiki Collection Tahitian Pearls Pearl Jewelry Kabana LeVian Collection Steven Douglas Asch/Grossbardt Na Hoku Watches Body Jewelry Bracelets Chains Earrings Necklaces Pendants Rings Watches Anklets Our Policies Contact Customer Service Customer Comments Free Shipping Offer Free Gift Wrapping Shopping Cart 0 Items in Cart Contact Us E-mail : Customer Service Telephone : 1-800-260-3912 ext. 1 Customer Login: Create New Account Forgot password? E-Mail Address: * Password: * | Login | Shop by Collection As Advertised Na Hoku Collections Have you seen our Na Hoku advertisements in newspapers and magazines? Browse through this section to see all of our advertised collections. New Designs From Na Hoku Featuring exciting new additions to the Na Hoku collection of Hawaiian and Island lifestyle jewelry. Hawaiian Slipper Collection The 14K Slipper Pendant is a Na Hoku original. This unique jewelry offering represents the casual island lifestyle and attitude. Made in Hawaii. Na Hoku Diamond Solitaires Na Hoku Diamond Solitaires. Subtle elegance in 18K gold and platinum designs available only from Na Hoku. Each ring showcases our exclusive Na Hoku diamond that is cut for optimal size and brilliance. Flowers of Hawaii Jewelry The Na Hoku Flowers of Hawaii Collection captures the essence of our island flowers in unique and exciting 14K gold jewelry designs. Made in Hawaii. Island Lifestyle Collection The allure and romance of the island lifestyle is discovered in these designs that add the right touch for any occasion. Palm Tree Collection Uniquely Na Hoku; our Palm Tree collection will sway the hearts of all those who wish to enjoy the island lifestyle everyday of the year. Made in Hawaii. Sea Life Jewelry As the World's premier marine life artist, Wyland's Sea Life Jewelry Collection portrays in each 14K gold and sterling silver representation, the beauty and diversity found in nature itself. Made in Hawaii. Na Keiki Collection Na Keiki (the child); a special collection of our popular Na Hoku jewelry designs created for our children; made with Na Hoku style and quality. Made in Hawaii. Tanzanite Jewelry The brilliance of Tanzanite gives radiance and life to our contemporary and traditional 14K gold jewelry designs. Our Tanzanite jewelry will please even the most discriminating wearer. Tahitian Pearl Jewelry Our Tahitian pearl jewelry represents the finest offering from the sea. Na Hoku Tahitian pearls are selected for their superior color and luster that set them apart from all others. Pearl Collection The natural beauty of our pearls and our distinctive 14K gold designs create a sophistication and style that becomes an essential part of the woman who wears it. Kabana Collection Masterful inlay work and the selection of the finest gemstones are essential in creating this remarkable jewelry from the renown Kabana Collection. Le Vian Collection The Le Vian family has been producing jewelry of grandeur for centuries using only the finest precious gemstones in 18kt gold. LeVian® designs are known for their uniqueness and quality as well as their pervasive use of princess cuts and baguettes. Steven Douglas Collection Exclusive designs and timeless styling create jewelry representing love, excitement, and passion. The detail in every Steven Douglas piece transforms 14K gold and precious gemstones into wearable three dimensional art. Asch/Grossbardt Collection The Asch/Grossbardt Company is world renowned as the premier manufacturer of fine inlaid gold jewelry. Body Jewelry Collection Island-casual fashion… Na Hoku body jewelry designs fit your lifestyle like the feeling of sand between your toes and the warmth of the sun and the waves. Made in Hawaii. Na Hoku Watches Time is like a dream...capture the moment with an exclusive Na Hoku timepiece. Quality and precision combined with classic and contemporary designs make the Na Hoku watches timepieces for the island lifestyle. Home | Collections | Jewelry Types | Na Hoku Story | Store Locations | Sitemap --| Resources

Hawaiian Food

Hawaiian Ethnic Food Glossary Ethnic Food Glossary A PARTIAL GLOSSARY OF ETHNIC FOODS THAT CAN BE FOUND IN RESTAURANTS, LOCAL GROCERY STORES, AND/OR AT ETHNIC FESTIVALS THROUGHOUT THE ISLANDS CHINESE | PHILIPPINE | HAWAIIAN | JAPANESE | KOREAN PORTUGUESE | PUERTO RICAN | SAMOAN | THAI | VIETNAMESE "Food is our common ground, a universal experience." James Beard Beard on Food (1974) CHINESE "A good breakfast is no substitute for a large dinner." Chinese Proverb Bao Ji: stuffed steamed or baked buns (manapua) Bird's Nest Soup: congealed bird saliva, cooked in chicken broth Black Bean Sauce: fermented black beans with ginger, garlic, rice wine and other ingredients Bok Choy: a mild-flavored vegetable similar to celery Char Siu: thick Chinese barbecue sauce of soybeans, honey, vinegar, tomato paste, chilis, garlic and other spices - used with grilled meats Chop Suey: literally means odds and ends - served with rice or soy sauce Chow Fun: wide, stir-fried noodle Chow Mein: stir fried meat or vegetables served over crispy noodles Chung Choy: preserved turnip Congee: rice soup or porridge Crack Seed: dried fruits mixed with salt, sugar and seasonings Dim Sum: dumplings that are steamed, baked, or fried (many varieties) Egg Rolls: deep fried mixtures of bits of pork, shrimp, and chopped vegetables in noodle wrapper Five Spice: a variable combination of Star anise, cinnamon, and other spices Fu Young: scrambled dishes Gai Kew: baked or stir-fried chicken breast Gau: sticky sweet rice cakes Har Kew: fried jumbo shrimp with mushrooms and mixed vegetables Hoisin Sauce: a thick sweet and pungent condiment of soybeans, peppers, garlic, vinegar and chilis Hong Choi: Chinese parsley (coriander/cilantro) Hor Fun: fried broad, thick rice noodles Hot & Sour Soup: made with thin pieces of vegetables or meats, hot pepper, and vinegar Hot Pot: foods cooked in a vessel of boiling broth at the table Jai: monks food - a vegetarian dish Jook: very bland rice soup (congee) Kew: large size chunks of chicken, shrimp, or steak Kung Pao: meat or tofu stir-fried with peanuts, mixed vegetables & chili peppers Li Hing Mui: preserved plum Lo Mein: wheat noodles similar to spaghetti Lung Har: lobster Lup Cheong: sweet, oily sausage Lychee: fruit with sweet, smooth flesh Mein: thin wheat noodle Mantu: plain steamed buns Mei Fun: thin rice noodles similar to vermicelli Mein: thin wheat noodles Mongolian Beef: sliced beef stir-fried with garlic, soy sauce, and scallions Moo Goo Gai Pan: fresh mushrooms cooked with sliced chicken Moo Shu: shredded vegetable mixture stir-fried with egg or meat in a rice pancake Orange Sauce: made from cooked orange rind Oyster Sauce: made from soy sauce, wine, starch and sometimes oysters Peking Duck: roasted duck breast in a pancake with scallions and hoisin sauce Plum Sauce: made from plums, bell peppers, sugar, vinegar, ginger & spices Pot Stickers: meat or vegetable-filled noodle dumplings Sa Cha: Taiwan sauce of shrimp, fish, peanuts, onion, garlic, chili peppers & spices San Shien: a dish with 3 major ingredients, such as chicken, shrimp, and beef Shrimp Toast: deep fried toast with shrimp, scallions and egg yolk Siu Mai: steamed dumplings filled with ground pork Soy Sauce: made from soybeans, wheat, salt and fermenting organisms Spring Rolls: deep fried mixture of pork, shrimp, vegetables, bean thread, wrapped in rice noodle Tofu: soft, moist soybean curd Tow Goo: straw mushrooms Water Chestnuts: crisp, bland edible tuber of an aquatic plant Won Ton: deep fried stuffed dough Won Ton Soup: pork dumplings floating in a salty clear broth flavored with herbs Wor Ba: indicates an item served over "sizzling" rice Yat Gaw Mein: thick, light-colored wheat noodles served in hot broth or a sauce Yu Hsiang: a sweet, hot, spicy garlic sauce Regional Cuisines: Cantonese: Southern Chinese cooking of Canton Province characterized by subtle seasonings Hunan: Northern regional cooking of Hunan Province - dishes are steamed, simmered, stewed or fried Mongolian: characterized by boiled meats, milk products, limited vegetables, absence of fish Peking: prevalence of wheat noodles, steamed dumplings, food wrapped in pancakes Szechwan: West-Central Chinese cooking characterized by dishes seasoned with hot chili peppers Chinese Restaurants on: Big Island | Oahu | Maui | Kauai Top PHILIPPINE "Eat until the lips protrude." Philippine Proverb Achara: pickled papaya Adobo: pork or chicken in a vinegar and garlic sauce Apritada: pork with pimento and garbanzo beans Bangus: grilled milkfish stuffed with vegetables Bagoong: pungent, salty shrimp or fish paste Balatong: mungo beans and pork Bibinka: coconut candy bars Bitter Melon: spiny gourd - definitely bitter Bunuelos: fried dumplings rolled in sugar Caldereta: goat stew made in a spicy tomato base Dinorado: reddish-colored mountain-grown rice having a nutty flavor Dinuguan: stew of park, pork blood, tuba, vinegar, and sometimes intestine Ginataan: salty vegetable soup made with mung beans, onions, coconut milk, fish, and fish paste Gisantes: pork, tomatoes and peas Halo Halo: dessert of coconut milk, ice, and fruits Kaong: seeds from palms, pounded into butter or boiled Kinilaw: raw tuna or other seafood prepared with tuba, vinegar, garlic, ginger and hot peppers Kare Kare: beef stew in a peanut broth Leche Flan: custard Lechon: roast pig prepared in the Filipino style Lumpia: appetizer similar to spring roll Menudo: a stew made with pork, tomato sauce, and vegetables Morcon: beef roll with sausage, eggs, carrots, and pickles Pancit: egg or rice noodles 'n stuff Patis: liquid fish sauce Pinacbet: vegetables with shrimp or pork Pinakbet: okra, string beans, tomatoes, shrimp paste simmered with fish or pork Pochero: chicken and banana stew Puto: steamed cup cakes made with sticky rice flour and coconut milk Sarciado: meat or seafood in tomato sauce Sinigang: white fish, shrimp or meat soup seasoned with horseradish Tuba: The fermented juice of the coconut palm flower Tupig: dessert of mochi rice flour and coconut milk Philippine Restaurants on: Big Island | Oahu | Maui | Kauai | Molokai Top HAWAIIAN "What you have, eat." Hawaiian Proverb Ahi: yellowfin tuna Aku: skipjack or bonito tuna Alaea: a type of sea salt containing reddish clay, rich in trace minerals Butterfish: black cod Chicken Luau: chicken cooked with taro leaf and coconut milk Chili Water: mild all-purpose condiment Haupia: coconut pudding Kalua Pig: barbecued pork, cooked whole in an imu (underground oven) Kaukau: a Pidgin Hawaiian word meaning food Kiawe: wood of the algaroba tree used in cooking Kulolo: taro pudding Laulau: pork, butterfish, beef or chicken wrapped in taro leaf and steamed in an imu (underground oven) Lilikoi: passion fruit Limu: seaweed Loco Moco: a fried egg on top of a hamburger on top of a pile of rice - all smothered in brown gravy! Lomi Lomi Salmon: cold diced salmon, tomatoes and onion Long Rice: cellophane noodles made from mungbean flour Luau: a Hawaiian feast, named for the taro tops served Mahimahi: dolphin fish (unrelated to the mammal) Manapua: Chinese-style filled steam buns Maui Onion: mild white onion, with sweetness similar to a Vidalia onion Moi: threadfish Naau: stewed beef intestines Ohelo Berry: bright red, similar to a huckleberry Ohelo: plant with edible berries Onaga: red snapper Ono: similar to mackerel or tuna Opakapaka: pink snapper Opihi: island limpets Paina: the ancient name for a Hawaiian feast also referred to as a luau Pipi Kaula: Hawaiian beef jerky Plate Lunch: a meal consisting of an entree and lots of starch Poha Berry: very tart, similar to a gooseberry Poi: staple starch of the Hawaiian diet, made from boiled taro root Poke: raw fish with seaweed and sesame oil Puaa: pig or pork Pupu: appetizer, hors d'oeuvre Saimin: ramen-like noodle soup of local invention Shave Ice: freshly shaved ice drenched in a sweet syrup - lighter and flakier than a snow cone Spam: Hawaii's favorite canned meat - the less said, the better Taro: a tuberous vegetable used to make poi Uhi: yam Uku: grey snapper Hawaiian Restaurants on: Big Island | Lanai | Oahu | Molokai | Maui | Kauai Our Luaus Index Top JAPANESE "He whose belly is full believes not him who is fasting." Japanese Proverb Ahi: yellow fin tuna used for sushi Amazu Shoga: pickled ginger, sliced thin Arare: crisp rice crackers seasoned with soy sauce Azuki: sweetened red or black beans Bento: a take-out picnic meal Daikon: a member of the turnip family (similar to radish) Edamame: whole boiled soybeans Fugu: raw blowfish with poisonous parts Furikake: a flavoring accent of seaweed, salt, sesame Harusame: cellophane noodles made from mung beans Hijike: seaweed leaves used in soups and salads Kamaboko: fish cake made from white fish Kanten: gelatin dessert made out of seaweed Katsudon: fried pork cutlet Kombu: seaweed processed as a cooked noodle Kuromame: black beans Maki-sushi: sushi items rolled up in seaweed Manju: sweet bean paste buns Mirin: sweetened rice wine Miso: thick fermented soybean paste Mochi: also called sweet or sticky rice (made into cakes) Musubi: rice ball wrapped in seaweed Nabeyaki Udon: wheat noodles in hot broth topped with vegetables & seafood Namasu: salad of vegetables in a vinegar sauce Nigiri Sushi: molded rice balls topped with raw fish Nishime: vegetables with pork or chicken Nori: dried, compressed seaweed Okazu-ya: "Okazu" means side dish - "Ya" means shop. Casual storefront restaurants serving carry-out foods that reflect the ethnic mix of the Islands Okonomi Yaki: an omelet or pancake with highly variable toppings Onaga: ruby snapper Panko: flour meal used for breading Ramen: slender wheat noodles in broth topped with meat, vegetable, or seafood flavorings Saimin: noodle soup Sake: rice wine Sansho: a ground spice from a type of prickly ash shrub Sashimi: thin slices of very fresh salt water fish Sekihan: rice and red beans Senbei: sweet rice crackers Shabu Shabu: meat and vegetables in a simmering broth Shiitake: large mushrooms with dark caps Shira Ae: vegetable and tofu salad Shoyu: a salty liquid flavoring made from soybeans (soy sauce) Shumai: small steamed dumplings Soba: slender buckwheat noodle Somen: thin and delicate rice noodles Suimono: clear fish stock soup Sukiyaki: meat, bean curd, vegetables cooked in soy sauce and sugar Sushi: cold vinegar rice garnished with raw fish Tako: octopus Takuwan: pickled daikon or turnip Tamari: an aged, fermented soy sauce Tempura: vegetables, meat, or seafood quick-fried in light egg batter Teppanyaki: style of dining where chefs cook food at your table Teriyaki: soy based, sweet and salty flavoring used on beef, chicken and other foods Tobiko: orange-reddish roe of the flying fish Tofu: white soybean curd Tonkatsu: breaded, deep-fried pork cutlet Tsukemono: pickled vegetables Udon: thick wheat noodles Umeboshi: very salty, sun-dried, long-aged, pickled sour plums Unagi: eel Wakame: dried seaweed reconstituted and used in salads or soups Wasabi: similar to horseradish but green and hotter Yaki Tori Kushi: chicken on a stick Japanese Restaurants on: Big Island | Oahu | Maui | Kauai Top KOREAN "Eating is Heaven." Korean Proverb Bulgogi: gingery barbecued beef Bap: steamed rice Bibimbap: rice and vegetables topped with grilled meat, chili paste, & fried eggs Chap Chae: stir-fried vegetables, meat, and noodles Chigae: hot soup or stew of various mixed ingredients Chop Chae: stir-fried noodles and vegetables with soy sauce, garlic, sesame oil, sugar and meat Chun: vegetables, meat, or fish quick-fried in a light egg batter Daegu: codfish Dak: chicken Doenjang: fermented soy bean paste Gook: a broth-like soup with rice Kal Bi: barbecued short ribs marinated in a shoyu and sesame blend Kang Jang: flavored soy sauce Kim Chee: heavily seasoned pickled vegetables Kochu Jang: chili pepper sauce Kogi Guk: beef soup Kook Soo: noodles in broth with meat and vegetables Maeuntang: very spicy soup Mandu: stuffed dumplings, similar to won ton Naengmyon: cold buckwheat noodles Namul: salad of lightly cooked vegetables Nurm Juk: meat, kim chee, and vegetables on skewers Pul Goki: Korean-style barbecued beef Saengsun Chun: fried fish Sangchu Sam: rice ball with hot sauce Sinsollo: meats and vegetables in a broth Songphyun: pastry filled with bean paste Taegu: seasoned dried codfish Won Bok: pale cabbage Yak Kwa: deep fried dessert rolled in honey Yak Phab: dessert of sweet rice, nuts, seeds and dried fruit Yakiniku: style of dining where you cook food at your table Yook: beef Korean Restaurants on: Big Island | Oahu | Maui | Kauai Top PORTUGUESE "Food is an important part of a balanced diet." Portuguese Proverb Acorda: bread soup Arroz Doce: sweet rice Bacalhau: codfish cakes Braoas: round sugar cakes Broa: cornbread Bulo Do Mel: honey cakes Caldeirada: seafood stew Caldo Verde: kale and potato soup Feijao: beans Linguica: spicy pork and red pepper sausage Malassadas: sweet doughnuts - sans hole Morcela: blood sausage Pao Doce: sweet bread made with eggs and butter Peri Peri: a hot and sour sauce made of hot chili peppers, garlic, onions, tomatoes, horseradish, and lemon juice Pudim Flan: custard Sabula de Vinha: pickled onions Soupa de Feijao: bean soup Vinha D' Alhos: fish or pork in vinegar and garlic Top PUERTO RICAN "Food is the most primitive form of comfort." Puerto Rican Proverb Arroz Con Pollo: rice with chicken Adobo: simmered chicken or pork in a marinade sauce of vinegar, garlic, pepper, and chilis Bacalao: salted codfish Chicharrones: deep-fried pork skin Gandules: pigeon peas Lechon Asado: roast suckling pig Mofongo: mashed fried plantain with pork rind Paella: casserole of saffron-flavored rice, meat, seafood and vegetables Pasteles: banana paste and pork or beef wrapped in corn husk or ti leaf and boiled Pastelillos: fried ground beef turnovers Pescado en Escabeche: pickled fish Polvorones: a cookie Ponque: pound cake Recaito: mild green seasoning mixture made from peppers, cilantro, and garlic Sancocho: vegetable stew Serenata: codfish salad Sofrito: a thick sauce produced by sautéing a variety of vegetables, herbs, spices, then adding tomato sauce Sopa Borracha: sponge cake with rum sauce Puerto Rican Restaurants on: Oahu | Maui Top SAMOAN "Eat standing, eat walking." Samoan Proverb Esi Fafao: baked papaya stuffed with beef Palu Sami: taro leaves baked in coconut cream Pee Pee : coconut cream Poi Olu: breadfruit poi Povi Masima: salted beef brisket Taufolo: mashed breadfruit and coconut milk Top THAI "To eat is human, to digest - divine." Thai Proverb Bahmi: egg noodle made with wehat flower Banh: ribbon-shaped rice noodles Bhet: duck Blah: fish Bu: crab Gaeng: curry Gai: chicken Galangal: aromatic vegetable in the ginger family Geow: won ton Goong: shrimp Grapao: sweet basil leaf Gratiam: garlic Guay Tiew: fried flat rice noodles Gwaytio: wide, flat noodles Hoi Oab: steamed mussels Hom Pah: shrimp wrapped in fried wonton Kai Yat Sai: pork stuffed omelets Kana: the leafy greens of Chinese broccoli Kao: rice Karee: yellow curry Kati: coconut Keaw Nam: spicy wonton soup with pork and vegetables Kee Mao: noodles with fresh basil leaf Khai: egg Khiao Wan: green curry Khing: ginger Krung Gaeng Ped: pork and vegetable curry Lad Na: stir-fried rice noodles with meat and broccoli Larb: chicken salad with onion and lemon juice Ma-Muang: mango Med Ma-Muang: cashew nuts in a sir-fry Mee Krob: salad with fried noodles Moo: pork Muk: squid Nam Pla: fish sauce Nam Prik: hot sauce Neau: beef Phak: vegetables Phed: hot, spicy curry Satay: beef, pork, or chicken on skewers with peanut sauce Saparod: pineapple Sticky Rice: a dessert of rice and syrup with mango Takrai: lemongrass Talay: mixed seafood Tom Yum: spicy lemongrass soup with shrimp and meat Takaw: tapioca - coconut cream dessert Woon Sen: beanb thread Yum Nua: grilled beef salad with onions and lemon Thai Restaurants on: Big Island | Oahu | Maui | Kauai Top VIETNAMESE "Eating and mating are human instincts." Vietnamese Proverb Banh Pho: ribbon-shaped rice noodles Bo: beef Bun: thin rice vermicelli Cha Gio: deep fried spring rolls Ga: chicken Goi Cudan: summer rolls Goi-Ga: chicken salad Mien: bean thread Nam: water, broth, sauce, or juice Nuoc Mam: fermented salted fish sauce Pho: beef noodle soup served with sprouts, herbs, chilis, and lime Vietnamese Restaurants on: Big Island | Oahu | Maui | Kauai Top Then all around from far away across the world he smelled good things to eat so he gave up being king of where the wild things are Maurice Sendak Where the Wild Things Are (1963) Restaurants Cyberguide | Home Page Contact Us | Sponsor Join Us Form ©Ala Mua Hawaii 1997