Do Hawaiians eat spicy food?


Do Hawaiians eat spicy food? Thankfully, this isn't a major issue when it comes to Polynesian or Hawaiian food. While there are definitely some spicy dishes that you can try, high levels of spice aren't the standard. A lot of the dishes are actually fairly sweet.


What is spam called in Hawaii?

In Hawaii, Spam is so popular that it is sometimes referred to as The Hawaiian Steak. There is even an annual Spam-themed festival on the island of Oahu each spring, known as the Waikiki Spam Jam.


What are some Hawaiian taboos?

  • Don't remove sand from the beach. A small container of sand sounds like a cool souvenir, especially if taken from a black- or red-sand beach, but doing so is considered bad luck. ...
  • Don't take any lava rocks from Volcanoes National Park. ...
  • Don't take any pork over the Pali. ...
  • Don't bring bananas on a boat.