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When it comes to food and travel, I subscribe to the \u2018When In Rome\u2019 school of adventure. I\u2019ve been known to follow locals down many a winding street on the hunt for the best coffee, street food or cake.<\/p>\n

The best way to experience a country is through its flavours and Hawaii doesn\u2019t disappoint in the cool cuisine stakes.<\/p>\n

Here are my top five local eats on the island of\u00a0Oahu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

1. Kahuku Shrimp Trucks<\/h2>\n

The North Shore of Oahu is as famous for its shrimp as it is for the big waves of Sunset and Pipeline. Nestled along the Seven Mile Miracle coast are a cluster of food trucks in the tiny town of Kahuku. All of them offer similar fare but boast their own secret recipes and sauces. Giovanni\u2019s is arguably the most celebrated of the shrimpers and was the first to open in 1993 but I chose to eat at Romy\u2019s based on a recommendation from some local surfers.<\/p>\n

On offer was plain, hot and spicy shrimp or lemon butter shrimp. I opted for the one with some kick and it was delicious. The dish is served roadside with two scoops of steamed rice and you can either join the locals at the picnic tables (truck stop style) or take it to one of the picture perfect beaches nearby. A plate will set you back $US12 and includes at least 12 shrimp. Be warned, the queues during lunch can be brutal; so get there early for brunch or after 2pm.\u00a0Romy\u2019s Shrimp Truck, 56781 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, Oahu<\/p>\n

2. Hawaiian Shaved Ice<\/h2>\n

If you think you\u2019ve tried shaved ice, think again. Hawaiian Shaved Ice makes the humble Aussie Snow Cone look like a home-brand icy pole. The Pacific version is far more serious. Imagine a snowman sitting on a bed of ice cream wearing Joseph\u2019s Technicolour coat.<\/p>\n

The best ice can be found in the town of Haleiwa, which is home to the world famous Matsumoto Shave Ice, founded by a Japanese husband and wife team in 1951. There\u2019s a line out the door and around the block all day long.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m not good at queues, so I took another local tip and headed to the Aloha General Store, which is on the other side of the same town. There was a ten-minute wait but it was well worth it. The ice is as soft as icing sugar, the syrup is fresh and not sickly sweet and nothing prepares you for the burst of ice cream at the bottom of the cup.<\/p>\n

This is cold snacking on another level.\u00a0Aloha General Store, 66-250 Kamehameha Highway,\u00a0Haleiwa<\/a>, Oahu<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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