OK - I tried Spam musubi

[BearClause]

Some of you might recally my bringing up the subject of Spam musubi last year. Sounded kinda gross, but I tried it today.

I was in Las Vegas earlier today. I was tired of the Strip and went Downtown, to the California Hotel and Casino. For those unfamiliar, their biggest clientele is visitors from Hawaii. Their dealers even wear aloha shirts. They've got meal coupon specials specifically from travellers booked from Hawaii. One of the dealers estimated that that group accounted for 80% of their business.

I asked a few of the Hawaiian visitors what was bigger on the Islands - surfing or volleyball. The answer I got was that they're equally important. I was also curious about this thing with Spam, and one guy called it "Hawaiian steak".

Finally I tried the Spam musubi, at this little place on the mezzanine called "Aloha Specialties". They had a full board listing breakfast, sandwiches, and plate lunches. It looked like part combination Chinese/Japanese menu with other uniquely Hawaiian food. The crew there must have been from the Islands. When the woman who took my order needed to know my numbered placard, she asked, "What number dat?" So the Spam musubi was rather interesting. It was a square chunk of steamed rice and Spam wrapped in nori (seaweed). I might even try it again. ;D

[Barefoot In Kailua]

[quote author=BearClause link=board=chitchat&thread=1104387832&start=0#0 date=1104387832]Some of you might recally my bringing up the subject of Spam musubi last year. Sounded kinda gross, but I tried it today.

I was in Las Vegas earlier today. I was tired of the Strip and went Downtown, to the California Hotel and Casino. For those unfamiliar, their biggest clientele is visitors from Hawaii. Their dealers even wear aloha shirts. They've got meal coupon specials specifically from travellers booked from Hawaii. One of the dealers estimated that that group accounted for 80% of their business.

I asked a few of the Hawaiian visitors what was bigger on the Islands - surfing or volleyball. The answer I got was that they're equally important. I was also curious about this thing with Spam, and one guy called it "Hawaiian steak".

Finally I tried the Spam musubi, at this little place on the mezzanine called "Aloha Specialties". They had a full board listing breakfast, sandwiches, and plate lunches. It looked like part combination Chinese/Japanese menu with other uniquely Hawaiian food. The crew there must have been from the Islands. When the woman who took my order needed to know my numbered placard, she asked, "What number dat?" So the Spam musubi was rather interesting. It was a square chunk of steamed rice and Spam wrapped in nori (seaweed). I might even try it again. ;D[/quote]

Great story, thanks.

[Vball818]

I never would've thought to see the California Hotel mentioned in here. BearClause is right that Hawaiians flock to this hotel when the go to Las Vegas(aka, Vegas). As for Spam musubi - it's over-rated and my Dad just love to make it. I eat it, it's okay and I certainly don't crave it.

[quote author=BearClause link=board=chitchat&thread=1104387832&start=0#0 date=1104387832]Some of you might recally my bringing up the subject of Spam musubi last year. Sounded kinda gross, but I tried it today.

I was in Las Vegas earlier today. I was tired of the Strip and went Downtown, to the California Hotel and Casino. For those unfamiliar, their biggest clientele is visitors from Hawaii. Their dealers even wear aloha shirts. They've got meal coupon specials specifically from travellers booked from Hawaii. One of the dealers estimated that that group accounted for 80% of their business.

I asked a few of the Hawaiian visitors what was bigger on the Islands - surfing or volleyball. The answer I got was that they're equally important. I was also curious about this thing with Spam, and one guy called it "Hawaiian steak".

Finally I tried the Spam musubi, at this little place on the mezzanine called "Aloha Specialties". They had a full board listing breakfast, sandwiches, and plate lunches. It looked like part combination Chinese/Japanese menu with other uniquely Hawaiian food. The crew there must have been from the Islands. When the woman who took my order needed to know my numbered placard, she asked, "What number dat?" So the Spam musubi was rather interesting. It was a square chunk of steamed rice and Spam wrapped in nori (seaweed). I might even try it again. ;D[/quote]

[sonofbarcelonabob]

BiK puts sugar in his poi, and butter on his rice.

;D

[Gwangipal]

For those who really love Spam, try the Spam Haiku board: mit.edu/jync/www/spam/

I think they are up to 30,000+ haikus about Spam. There are 50 or so Spam sonnets as well, and some are really amazing.

For me, greasy fried Spam and scrambled eggs over and around the mess is the way to go when you're camping.

[IdahoBoy]

Spam musubi is the only way I enjoy eating Spam.

[Barefoot In Kailua]

Male said:

BiK puts sugar in his poi, and butter on his rice.

;D

Yuk. I eat my poi straight Brah.

[sonofbarcelonabob]

Poi sucks. Give me mashed potatoes anyway.

[IdahoBoy]

SonofBarcelonaBob said:

Poi sucks. Give me mashed potatoes anyway.

Hey! No mashing this potato!!!