HONOLULU (KHON2) — Depending on where you go, a key ingredient in many local poke bowls has become harder to find on Oʻahu.
Limu or seaweed, specifically ogo, has long been a staple in Hawaiʻi cuisine, prized for its crunchy texture and flavor. But markets and restaurants across the island say supplies have been inconsistent — and in some cases completely unavailable — for weeks.
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At Alicia’s Market, staff say limu availability has been unpredictable.
“Sometimes there’s a shortage, sometimes there’s a lot,” said Chris Kam of Alicia’s Market. “Limu is finicky because they have to grow it, and if it doesn’t get to a certain point, they can’t cut it.”…