Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 2010 Episode 10 Triple D Goes Hawaiian
- April 5, 2010
In the 10th episode of season 2010 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, host Guy Fieri takes a trip to Hawaii to explore the local cuisine. The episode is titled "Triple D Goes Hawaiian" and it showcases some of the unique flavors and dishes that are part of the island's food culture.
The show starts with Guy visiting a food truck called G's Juice Bar and Grill, which serves a tasty mix of fresh juices and grilled dishes. Guy tries their grilled octopus, marinated in a special blend of herbs and spices, and their famous ahi poke bowl, which features fresh, raw tuna mixed with soy sauce, green onions, and other ingredients.
Next, Guy heads to Da Kitchen, a family-owned restaurant that serves up traditional Hawaiian dishes with a modern twist. Guy tries their famous "plate lunch," which includes a generous portion of brown rice, macaroni salad, and meat (or fish) with delicious sauces. He also samples their lau lau, a traditional dish made with pork cooked for hours in taro leaves.
In the third segment, Guy visits Ono's Hawaiian BBQ, where he tries their kalua pig, a dish made with roasted pork that is dug up from an underground oven called an imu. Guy also samples their loco moco, a hearty dish that features rice, a hamburger patty, gravy, and a fried egg.
The fourth segment takes Guy to Kahuku Farms, a local farm that grows produce like papaya, bananas, and avocados. Guy learns about the process of growing and harvesting these fruits, and he tries some of the farm's fresh smoothies and acai bowls.
In the final segment, Guy visits Helena's Hawaiian Food, which has been serving up traditional Hawaiian dishes since the 1940s. Guy tries their famous pipikaula, a dish made with dried beef that is marinated in a special mixture of salt and spices. He also samples their poi, a traditional Hawaiian starch made from taro root.
Throughout the episode, Guy showcases the friendly people and laid-back culture of Hawaii, while highlighting the unique flavors and dishes that make it a food lover's paradise. From food trucks to farm-to-table restaurants, Triple D Goes Hawaiian offers a tantalizing look at the delicious cuisine of this beautiful island.