Jason Momoa's Culinary and Cultural Tour of Hawaii

Jason Momoa shares the rich culture and food of Hawaii, celebrating its beauty and community.

### Discovering Hawaii with Jason Momoa: A Culinary and Cultural Journey
* 🌺 Hi, I'm Jason Momoa, and I'm excited to share my love for Hawaii, starting with some delicious local dishes like **chicken katsu** and **Kalua Pig**, which is **slow-roasted pork cooked in the earth**.
* 🍚 A staple here is spam Musubi, a delightful combination of **rice wrapped around fried spam**, and I can't forget about the sweet treat, malasada, which is a **favorite of mine**.
* 🐟 Poke is another must-try, often made with **Ahi, spring onions, and other fresh ingredients**, showcasing the **rich flavors of Hawaiian cuisine**.
* 🥤 For drinks, Hawaiian Sun holds a special place in my heart, reminding me of my **childhood**, and I just tried the **Guava flavor** for the first time.
* 🤙 When you visit Hawaii, you'll hear local expressions like "Shaka" and "Howzit," which embody the **spirit of relaxation and friendship** here.
* 🏝 I grew up on the islands, primarily Kauai, known as the "**Garden Isle**," and I cherish my roots in Oahu, where I was "**born and raised**."
* 🌊 Places like Makaha are special to me for their **amazing waves** and the **sense of community**, making it a perfect spot for **surfing and enjoying nature**.
* 🙏 Thank you for joining me on this journey through my beloved Hawaii, where I invite you to explore the **culture, food, and beautiful landscapes**.

- Hi, I'm Jason Momoa, and I'm gonna show you around Hawaii. [Hawaiian music] We got a little Hawaiian plate here. We got everything here. I'm gonna have a little local MoCo right now. Oh yeah. This chicken katsu. You got Kalua Pig. I think my favorite Hawaiian food to cook it in the earth, it's like slow-roasted pork. And then when we do lalo, so we wrap it in tea leaf. It's got the leaf of kalo in there too. So almost like a very bitter spinach with the pork and the pork fat that melts into that. And it's, bono. So, the staple, spam Musubi. Very important. Rice node wrapped around fried spam. [Hawaiian music] It's yummy. Mmm. So good. Malasada. [laughs] This is what I call my friend Damien. He's malasada. Poke, which can be many different ways.

This has Ahi in it. Spring onion, white onion. Got some node in there. Mmm. Okay. And then this is really special. Hawaiian Sun for me, it reminds me of my childhood. It's the only thing that I drink that's like soda or weird or pop or anything of that kinda stuff. So it's the first time I've had the Guava one. [gulps] There I am, six years old. [gentle upbeat music] Alright, bring these out. - [Speaker] Sorry to take it away. - Hold on, don't take them away. [crew laughs] [Hawaiian music] You're gonna hear some expressions when you come to Hawaii. Shaka. There you go. Shaka Za. Hang loose. Relax, chill. Everything's gonna be all right. Hakuna Matata. Shaka. [paper zips] Howzit? What's up? It means how you doing?

What's going on? Hey, how's it hanging? Brah. It's not a bra. It's your brother. It's your friend or broder, bra. Kahu. Here's someone of rank, someone who's this important priest, right? Speaking of, Shoots 'cause. Shoots. He's okay. All right, good. Shoots. You wanna go party? Shoots. A lot of things can be done with the eyebrows too. Like, like bang, party. Da kine. If you don't know da kind, it's your fault. It's da kine, you know what I mean? Like eat da kine. Like go da kine. Kapu. something sacred, yeah. Like, but also shouldn't go into it. It's like kind of bad. Like, generally if there's like an area where we shouldn't go into, it'd be like Kapu. Yeah? Normally I would go in,

but if it's kapu, I was like, oh, don't go in there. Lolo. Meh. Crazy. A hui hou. Until we meet again, hui hou. [Hawaiian music] Now I'm gonna show you my favorite places where I grew up in Hawaii. Welcome to all the islands, the Hawaiian Islands. Kauai is where I mostly reside. It's a garden isle. It's my favorite island. It's just, it's pretty magical and that's where I love to be. Oahu is where I was born. I am from this side of the island, right here. Nankuli, my ideal date day. It's been a while since I've been on a date, but there's so many amazing waterfalls and hikes to go to. And obviously the beaches. There's places that are very touristy. And then there's places that are very cultural based and you get to learn about the heritage.

A lot of my friends are over here too. Beautiful Polynesian Cultural Center. And that was just, it was beautiful. 'Cause you get to see Tongan and Samoan and just the Tahitian and all these different, you know, we're all brothers and cousins. Oh, this is home break right here. Makaha. The reason Makaha is so special to me is that the whole family was raised there and it's amazing waves. It's just home, so that's where I surf. But all around this side of the island, this side's so amazing. The east side. A lot of my friends are over here too. Beautiful. That's Oahu. If you come, please stay to this side of the island please. Stay away from this side. Aquaman did not send you Mahalo Nui Loa. Thank you for listening to me ramble and all my laha. [Hawaiian music]

‘Aquaman’ Star Jason Momoa’s Personal Guide to Hawaii | Going Places | Condé Nast Traveler

Condé Nast Traveler

Jason Momoa shares his favorite Hawaiian dishes, including slow-roasted pork, spam musubi, and malasada.

He reminisces about his childhood while drinking Hawaiian Sun juice.

Momoa also explains common Hawaiian expressions like "Shaka" and "Howzit," emphasizing the laid-back island vibe.

The conversation features casual Hawaiian Pidgin slang, with terms like "brah" and "da kine" for brother and various activities.

"Kahu" refers to someone of rank or importance, while "kapu" signifies something sacred or off-limits.

The speaker emphasizes the significance of these terms in Hawaiian culture and their playful use in conversation.

The speaker shares their connection to the Hawaiian Islands, with Kauai being their favorite for its magical vibe.

Oahu, where they were born, offers amazing waterfalls, hikes, and beaches for an ideal date day.

The islands provide a mix of touristy and culturally rich places, allowing visitors to learn about the heritage.

The Beauty of Oahu and Its Cultural Diversity

The speaker expresses their love for Oahu, highlighting the beautiful Polynesian Cultural Center and the diverse cultures of Tongan, Samoan, and Tahitian people.

Makaha holds special significance for the speaker as their family was raised there and it offers amazing waves for surfing.

The speaker encourages visitors to stay on the east side of the island and playfully asks them to avoid the other side.