Restaurant Guide to Hawaiian Fish

Ono Wahoo "delicious"
Mild. White, flaky, delicate sweet, delicate aroma

Mahimahi Dolphin Fish (not the mammal dolphin)
Mild. Mellow, sweet rich flavor, flakey, tender texture, delicate aroma

Onaga Longtail Snapper
Mild. Richly sweet, fresh aroma, delicate tender texture, melts in your mouth

Opakapaka - Pink Snapper
Moist and delicioius

Opah --Moonfish
Juicy rich flavor, tender texture

Ulua Pompano or Papio
Inshore fish

Ahi --Tuna
Robust. Yellowfin or Bigeye tuna
Served raw as sliced sashimi or cooked rare.
Firm texture, full flavored taste

Shutome --Swordfish
Delicate flavor and subtle aroma, succulent and meaty texture

Uku --Gray Snapper
Firm, dense texture, sometimes slightly nutty flavor or gamey

Lehi Silver Mouth Snapper
Stronger than Opakapaka or Onaga