Pupus are easier to spell and eat. The language is very old and is experiencing something of a revival among people of all ages and backgrounds. Technically speaking, Hawaiian is classified as a Polynesian language. It didn't develop a written form until 1800s when the first missionaries arrived on the islands. Words seem to overflow with vowels, but pronunciation is not difficult is you remember to pronounce every letter separately.
Consonants have the same sounds as in English except for the w.
Pure pidgin speakers these days tend to be older people in remote areas. Visitors to Waikiki will be lucky to hear the real thing at all. See you later. Laters Go for it.