Mahi-mahi means very strong in Hawaiian—an apt name given the firm, meaty flesh of these Pacific-dwelling dolphin fish. Mahimahi is often compared to swordfish, and its mild, sweet flavor makes ...
Sometimes, after throwing several handfuls of bait in the water, the mahi would zoom into view and attack the drifting chum.
You may see “dolphin” on a menu, but that is just what mahi-mahi is called on the island. Lines may get pretty long at each stall, but with the variety of daily catches, it’s worth the wait.