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In the 1990s, Hawaii’s 7-Elevens started selling Spam Musubi at the counter. Suddenly, it wasn’t just a potluck item—it was a global icon. Tourists went crazy, taking photos for their friends back home. Today, you can find Spam Musubi in Tokyo, Los Angeles, and even London. (Though in London, they add truffle oil and charge you fifteen pounds. Don’t be that person.)

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But here’s the irony: Spam is still mocked as junk food on the mainland. In Hawaii, it’s a cultural treasure. There are Spam cookbooks, Spam festivals, and even a Spam museum in Austin, Minnesota. (Yes, I’ve been. No, they don’t give samples. Yes, I’m still bitter.)

Spam Musubi isn’t fancy. It’s a product of necessity, immigration, and a little bit of luck. If you want to impress someone, don’t call it “Hawaiian sushi.” Call it “the stubborn snack that survived war and colonialism.” (Then offer them one—they’ll thank you.)

A final, very important note

If you try to make Spam Musubi at home, do not microwave the Spam. Please. Fry it until the edges are crispy, and brush it with a sweet soy glaze. That’s where the magic lives. And always—always—eat it within an hour of assembly. Nori gets soggy, and nobody wants a limp seaweed situation.

So next time you see that pink block in a grocery store, don’t sneer. Remember: Spam Musubi is proof that weird, messy, cross-cultural accidents can taste incredible. And that sometimes, a perfect snack is just a fried chunk of canned pork on rice. Don’t overthink it. Just eat it.