Once on a long-ago trip to Honolulu, I made an excursion to Leonard’s Bakery to try their famous malasadas—a type of doughnut that originated in Portugal and later became popular in Hawaii.

Today, malasadas are served at countless bakeries and dessert shops across the Aloha State. “I’ve been to Hawaii 13 times, and the malasadas there are as common as Philadelphia cheesesteaks ...

Today, malasadas are served at countless bakeries and dessert shops across the Aloha State. “I’ve been to Hawaii 13 times, and the malasadas there are as common as Philadelphia cheesesteaks ...

MoDo Hawaii is serving malasadas at its recently opened drive-thru in Santa Clara. Courtesy MoDo Hawaii. Sip on a creamy pandan drink from Nhà Cafe, munch on a malasada from MoDo Hawaii and snack ...

Ooooh, the malasadas (Portuguese donuts ... hours to “talk story” and teach guests all about the history of Hawaii, its traditions, its culture, its flora and fauna, its art – and ...