Can’t help you with the rest of the ingredients, as I’m in NoCal, but in the Bay Area Trader Joe’s is currently carrying both the red and black Hawaiian salts. (33 replies, last updated by spunkeemoemunkee December 30, 2007)

, Luau) and “bad Polynesian” (Tiki Hut, Lava Lounge). Kau Kau is a Chinese retaurant. No Hawaiian food and owner is not from Hawaii. Totally clueless why he made the list – sells a lot of charsiu-type stuff at... (62 replies, last updated by Tess Lanning February 25, 2003)

A friend of mine is looking to find King’s Hawaiian Bread for a recipe, but it’s practically unavailable in the Northeast. I understand that Portuguese sweet bread would be a close antecedent, so I was wondering if... (12 replies, last updated by UES Mayor November 24, 2009)

Has anyone ever been to the Lava Asian Grill (sushi/hibachi) in Euless off of 121? Mr. B has made reservations there for my birthday dinner tonight, and I was wondering how it was. Thanks! (1 reply, last updated by vktp December 17, 2007)

Is anyone familar with this chain of Hawaiian Fusion Cusine? They have locations in Newport Beach, La Jolla, San Francisco, Pebble Beach, Arizona, New York, Washington, Colorado, Hawaii and other states. They just opened one up in... (17 replies, last updated by Jim Leff September 29, 2001)

is the real thing. I’ve looked at, but haven’t tried it. http://www.nirmalaskitchen.com/saltblends_tin15.php "Hawaiian black lava sea salt is evaporated with purified black lava rock to add minerals, then combined with... (14 replies, last updated by paulj March 29, 2007)

I’m looking for an authentic Tom Kha Kai recipe. I have most of the ingredients: lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, chicken, button mushrooms. Now I need a good recipe. And most of the ones online seem like a badly written and... (5 replies, last updated by kc girl June 2, 2005)

of the chef at mie (profiled in an article on female sushi chefs, or the lack thereof) is working at kai, on the upper west side. has anybody been? is it worth the trip? thanks, (3 replies, last updated by Dbird December 8, 2005)

I know other people have posted about Kai and it is certainly well reviewed outside Chowhound, but I figured I’d throw our detailed report into the mix. We went there for dinner last night and any excuse to remember the... (18 replies, last updated by Firenza00 August 10, 2007)

Thinking about running uptown to Itoen for some tea and was thinking about dinner at KAI. Yes or no? Any recommendations? Omakase worth it? (2 replies, last updated by thegreekone November 12, 2007)

Kai's is great – the “it” place on the Westside. Great drinks — well worth the wait. Friday night — Tuesday after work, all the same. 30s – 40s something crowd. Good music, U-shape bar and... (2 replies, last updated by ruinousone February 15, 2005)

I posted a review a while back as did Mao. If you do go, I would stick to the $80 dinner option as opposed to the $120 omakase. I got the $120 omakase and found myself longing for the items at other tables. Having tried Kai I now... (2 replies, last updated by bothrop_asper September 28, 2002)

Can’t seem to find decent Hawaiian food. Just tried Rick’s Monday night luau, it was horrible. Any idea on where to score some ono grinds? (2 replies, last updated by Shepherd B. Goode May 9, 2002)

Hi There! I’m helping my friends celebrate their 25th anniversary with a Hawaiian themed dinner. (I know it’s cliche, but they had their honeymoon in Hawaii) I already decided that I would make Kalua Pork from the... (47 replies, last updated by Caroline1 July 24, 2008)

what you think. Oh, and one more thing...does anyone know of any other popular (meaning not so “unusual” that no one will like them) drinks that would be appropriate for a Hawaiian themed bridal shower, and which... (7 replies, last updated by BookGirl May 6, 2005)