Ep 6. Honolulu

Adam Richman is back with his popular food show "Man v. Food" in season 2, episode 6, where he travels to Honolulu, Hawaii, to explore the food scene there. In this episode titled "Honolulu," Adam takes on some of the most iconic dishes that the city has to offer, ranging from traditional Hawaiian dishes to contemporary fusion cuisine.

The episode starts with Adam visiting "Giovanni's Shrimp Truck," a food truck that is known for its garlic shrimp plate lunch. Adam talks to the owner Giovanni, who has been serving shrimp dishes for over 20 years. Adam tries the garlic shrimp plate lunch which is served with rice and macaroni salad. The dish is filled with large, succulent shrimp that is grilled to perfection and coated with a delicious garlic butter sauce, which Adam finds amazing.

Next, Adam heads to "Rainbow Drive-In," which is a local institution that has been serving plate lunches since 1961. Adam tries the "mix plate lunch," which is a combination of teriyaki beef, fried chicken, and mahi mahi, all served with rice and macaroni salad. Adam loves the different flavors and textures of the three dishes, which he finds to be very unique.

After his plate lunch, Adam heads to "Helena's Hawaiian Food," which is a landmark that has been serving traditional Hawaiian dishes since 1946. Here, Adam tries the "Kalua Pig and Cabbage," which is a dish made with slow-roasted pork and cabbage. Adam loves the tender and flavorful pork and finds the cabbage to be a perfect accompaniment to the dish.

Moving on, Adam goes to "Mud Hen Water," a restaurant that specializes in contemporary Hawaiian fusion cuisine. Adam tries the "kalo and lemongrass-crusted onaga with pickled chili and plum coulis." The dish is made with onaga, a Hawaiian fish, that is crusted with kalo, a traditional Hawaiian root vegetable, and lemongrass. The fish is served with pickled chili and plum coulis, which Adam finds to be a great combination of sweet and spicy.

In the final food challenge of the episode, Adam heads to "Puka Dog," which is famous for its Hawaiian-style hot dogs. Adam takes on the "Hula Dog Challenge," where he has to eat three hot dogs filled with a variety of sauces and toppings in under 30 minutes. Adam finds the hot dogs to be very unique due to the way they are served, with a toasted bread roll that is pierced through the center of the hot dog sausage.

Overall, Adam discovers that Honolulu is a city filled with culinary delights ranging from traditional dishes to contemporary cuisine. The episode "Honolulu" does a great job of showcasing the diverse food scene of the city and provides a glimpse into some of the most iconic dishes that Honolulu has to offer.