The Hawaiian plate lunch began sometime

between 200-500 A.D including items like taro, ulu

(breadfruit), puaa (pig) and moa (chickens). Over the years

the plate lunch has evolved. Enjoy the Hula Grill Waikiki Hawaiian

Luau plate, featuring a sampling of many local favorites, available every Friday ‘til 3pm.

Tutu’s MoonshineJust like tutu (grandma) used to make, Hawaiian Moonshine is a

modern version of okolehao - an ancient Hawaiian alcoholic spirit

whose main ingredient was the root of the ti plant. Mixed with Grand Marnier, fresh pineapple, passion,

Manoa honey and served in a pineapple! Pa’ina time!

$14 Add a fresh pineapple cup to any drink for $5

LUNCH LUAU

HULA GRILL WAIKIKI

HAWAIIANLUAU PLATE

haupialomi

pokepipikaula

li hing mui

Poilau lauIn the classical

preparation, the laulau is placed in an underground oven, called an imu. Hot rocks are placed on the

items and covered in banana leaves.

kalua pig

furikakeA thick, creamy and

slightly sweet flavor, poi was long a staple of the native Hawaiian diet and held spiritual significance

for the islanders.

Often the centerpiece of a traditional luau, a pig is wrapped in ti or banana leaves and cooked in an imu (underground oven)

until the meat falls o� the bone.

A popular Japanese condiment used mainly as a seasoning for rice. Nori

(dried seaweed) is cut into tiny pieces and serves as

the salty element.

Similair to beef jerky, it is prepared by first rubbing strips of beef with coarse

salt and hanging to dry until the outside is dry

and the inside is still soft and tender.

Pronounced “po-kay”, it is the Hawaiian verb for

"section" or "to slice or cut". It is enjoyed as a pupu

(appetizer). There are many variations of poke from raw fish to edamame.

Meaning “to rub, squeeze, massage” in Hawaiian; it refers to a preparation

which traditionally requires massaging foods

together to blend the flavors.

Rich & sweet, the traditional Hawaiian recipe calls for

heated coconut milk to be mixed with ground pia

(arrowroot) until the mixture vthickens. It is one of many Hawaiian “comfort foods."

A sweet and salty powder made of plums, added by locals to anything from fruit to island

cocktails. Coat a lemon and enjoy for a quick sore

throat remedy.

HAWAIIANLUAU PLATE

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