THE MALIHINI GUIDEto Hawaiian Food

HAWAIIAN FOOD IS DISTINCTIVE, delicious and rich in history. This Malihini (newcomer)
Guide will help you understand and appreciate the traditional flavor of our food.

 POI | poy | is mashed taro

root. Whether served room
temperature or cold, locals often
eat it with a bite of lomi salmonor kālua pig.
 SQUID LŪA‘U | skwid loo-ow| A wonderful, tasty melange
of steamed lūa‘u leaves (taroleaves), coconut milk and squid.
 LAU LAU | rhymes with“wow-wow” | Pieces of pork andbutterfish wrapped in lūa‘u leaves and steamed for several hours.
 CHICKEN LONG RICE | Made of mung bean noodles, chicken, broth, ginger, garlicand green onions, this soupy lūa‘u staple has its roots in Hawai‘i’s Asian immigrant
heritage.
 KĀLUA PIG | kah-loo-ah peeg | Traditionally cooked in an imu (underground oven)where a whole pig slowly roasts, this smoky shredded pork dish is the centerpiece to anylūa‘u.
 LOMI SALMON | low-me sam-min | A side dish made of diced tomatoes, raw onions
and salt-cured salmon—its flavor punch makes it a perfect pairing for poi.
 ‘UALA | ooh-ah-lah | is purple sweet potato. Mild and starchy, it’s a favorite side dishwith rich and salty lūa‘u foods.
 HAUPIA | how-pee-ah | is a sweet Hawaiian dessert. A cross between coconut puddingand gelatin.

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PIPIKAULA | pee-pee-cow-lah | was a favorite snack among paniolo (Hawaiian cowboys).
It's often compared to beef jerky, but ours is a bit different—seasoned, dried, then grilled.
TRIPE / HUMBUG STEW | Made from the inner lining of the cow’s stomach, ours hasa thin, tomato soup base. If you like a thicker consistency, try our Humbug, which adds
some of our beef stew gravy.
NA'AU PUA'A | nah-ow poo-ah-ah | Chitterlings and lū‘au leaves in a soupy base. The
literal translation is gut (na‘au) of the pig (pua‘a). It’s on the saltier side, and easier to eat
than to pronounce.

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BYOB wine permitted. No beer or spirits. Corkage fee per bottle: 15.00

SOFT DRINKS 3.99

COCKTAILS

Coke®, Diet Coke®, Sprite® Barq’s® Rootbeer,Fanta® Fruit Punch, Powerade®, Fuze®
Raspberry, Gold Peak® Green Tea

ORANGE, GUAVA, LILIKO'I or POG MIMOSAUNSWEETENED ICED TEA 3.99

10.00 | Flight: 30.00

COCONUT JUICE 3.99
GREEN RIVER 3.99

LILI-COCO

13.00
Fruity and creamy, with Hawai‘i coconutrum, liliko‘i and our housemade haupia sauce

DESSERTS

Margaritas

HOUSE-BAKED DESSERTS 5.99

MARGARITA 13.00

Choose from classic, li hing mui, pineapple orcoconut

Bread Pudding with haupia sauce, Chocolate
Haupia Shortbread, ‘Uala Haupia Shortbread
HaupiaSMOKY HAWAIIAN CHILI PEPPER BLOODY MARY 13.00
Smoky housemade bloody mary mix,
Hawaiian chili pepper-infused Tito’s® vodka,splash of house chili pepper water, and a shotof lomi salmon

SPIRITS

Chocolate‘Uala

HAUPIA SAMPLER 12.99

Haupia, Chocolate Haupia Shortbread, ‘Uala
Haupia Shortbread
Bread Pudding

HAUPIA 2.99

HOUSE-BAKED KULOLO WALNUT OR POI FUDGE BROWNIE GELATO (1, 2 OR 3 SCOOPS) 3.99 / 4.99 / 5.99
Choose from rotating flavors each monthÀ LA MODE 6.99

TITO’S VODKA 7.00
JOSE CUERVO ESPECIAL GOLD 7.00

Lili-Coco

HOT TEA 1.99

HOT CHOCOLATE 1.99

BLUWAVE WATER 4.99

White rum, pineapple juice, lime juice,orgeat and triple sec, topped with dark rum

KONA BLEND COFFEE 4.99
Black or Green

PLANTATION ICED TEA (16oz) 3.99

MAI TAI 14.00

ORANGE, GUAVA, LILIKO'I, POG
OR PINEAPPLE JUICE (16oz) 3.99

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Thursdays after 11:00am, based on availability

9.00
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HEINEKEN DRAFT 8.00
MICHELOB ULTRA DRAFT 7.00
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Please alert your server of any food allergies. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood,shellfish, or eggs, including poke, may increase your risk of foodborne illness. We reserve the right torefuse service to anyone. Prices & policies are subject to change without notice.
Taxes, Fees & Gratuities: All prices are subject to 4.712% HI State Excise Tax and a 5% Mahalo Kitchen
Charge (allocated to kitchen staff tips, healthcare and admin costs). An automatic gratuity of 18% isadded for parties of 8 or more, which goes to your server(s).
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