Food Paradise Season 12 Episode 40 Feast from the East

As travelers continue to explore the world, one of the most memorable experiences they crave is indulging in the local cuisine. In season 12 episode 40 of Food Paradise, viewers get to witness some of the best eats in the epicenter of the Pacific Rim - Hawaii. In this episode titled, Feast from the East, Food Paradise showcases the best fusion food the Aloha state has to offer.

The episode takes viewers to the Big Island, where they get to witness the diverse local culture that is truly reflected in the food. At the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, viewers get to indulge in a unique twist on a classic dish - the poke-tini. This delicious dish takes fresh, locally-caught Cubera snapper and serves it in a cocktail glass with spicy mayo and seaweed salad.

Next on the menu is Hilo Town Tavern, where viewers get to taste the fusion foods influenced by Japanese fishermen who settled in the area. The tavern serves up a dish called "buta katsu," which means pork cutlet in Japanese. This dish is topped with sashimi-grade tuna, drizzled with aioli, and a generous sprinkle of furikake.

The next stop on the food tour is Sinaloa Mexican Restaurant, where viewers get to taste the fusion between Mexican and Hawaiian cuisine. The chefs here make a perfect blend of cilantro and lime, which adds the perfect zing to the fish tacos with a side of pineapple salsa.

Another restaurant that guests won't want to miss when they visit Hawaii is Da Poke Shack. It's renowned for its fresh, locally-sourced ingredients that go into making their poke bowls. These bowls are made with traditional Hawaiian style poke, which consists of various cuts of fish served over rice.

The food tour in Hawaii couldn't be complete without a visit to Bang a Stik, which is run by Chef Ippy Aiona and where viewers get to taste the "Hawaiian poutine." This dish is made from deep-fried tater tots, kalua pork, and layered with white cheddar cheese. To enhance its exotic flavor, a gravy is served on top, made with dashi, miso, and sake.

The episode also features a visit to Kona Brewing Company, where viewers get to taste their famous beer made with exotic ingredients that are locally sourced. These include coconut that's been toasted in a wood-fired pizza oven, and Kona coffee that adds the perfect kick of caffeine.

Food Paradise season 12 episode 40 aptly named "Feast from the East" gives viewers and foodies a trip to Hawaii where they can indulge in the perfect combination of exotic and fusion cuisine. The episode showcases the best eats the Aloha state has to offer, from the traditional dishes of poke to the fusion dishes of Mexican-Hawaiian cuisine. With rich flavors that have been passed down over the ages, this episode is proof of the melting pot of cultures that make up Hawaii's food scene.