The World in Noodle Dishes

Saimin

While saimin has its origins in China, it has become one of the most famous noodle dishes in Hawaii. The dish got its start when Chinese immigrants settled on the paradisiacal islands in the 1800s.

The base is made up of egg noodles and broth. Green onions are added to the dish and is topped with spam to give it the perfect Hawaiian twist. If you want to know just how popular saimin is in Hawaii then look no further than a local McDonalds — which serves it as part of their menu!

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