When locals start arguing passionately about where to find the best oxtail stew in Hawaii, Ken’s House of Pancakes in Hilo inevitably enters the conversation. Yes, you read that right—a place with ...

Plus, three more local spots to find tender and flavorful dishes using the beef cut once considered offal by Americans.

This stew dates back centuries when traveling workers were forced to be savvy with their meager earnings and scarce food rations. It became an iconic meal.