This small unassuming shop led to the best poke that I've ever had in my life. Ty was the one who greeted us and scooped our bowls. I chose the Yuzu Shiso Ahi and Limu Ahi. Both were "slap yo mama" level onolicious poke. Everyone in my family loved their poke and we are already planning our next visit. Ty was also graciously offered to let my son get an upclose glimpse into their kitchen as they were preparing their fish. You can feel how much this shop cares about their food just through speaking to Ty. Please, please open up shop in San Diego and give the other well known shop in SD a run for their $$$. THIS is how poke is done. read more

TL;DR: Must-go top tier poke shop in Honolulu, offering high quality and affordable poke by the pound or in a rice bowl. If you want to eat-in, there is a cozy eating area outside the shop that seats 10 total guests. 1/FOOD: Ali'i has the best poke on the island. And they've won awards for their some of their creative recipes like their Kaffir Lemongrass poke. Other mainstays we love to get are the OG Limu Ahi poke, Seasame Sea Asparagus poke, and Yuzu Shiso Ahi poke. Honestly, you can't go wrong. You can get the poke by the half-pound or over sushi or hot cooked rice. The hot cooked rice is honestly the best way to eat it, because it doesn't interfere with the rich flavors. You can get two kinds of poke over rice for $18, and one kind for $14. 2/SERVICE: Super chill and friendly staff. The owner talks story and loves his customers. It can get really busy with a line out the door, but it usually goes quick (2-3 minutes per person max) unless there's a big family order. 3/LOCATION: it's in a small strip mall with limited parking. You can park on the street too. There is eating area inside for 10 people. It's usually not too crowded, because most people take it out. read more

Ali’i Fish Market - Two kinds poke rice bowl with furikake - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Little unassuming hole in the wall, local poke joint near old stadium IYKYK. Really amazing and unique flavorings/seasonings of poke I've never had before, but my taste buds were here for all of it! We got the sampler platter which comes with 9 different choices of their original poke flavors, highly recommend! Quick fast service and great prices for fresh local poke. Glad we made the stop! read more

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A little hard to find, but worth the effort for this delicious poke. So ono!! Super fresh fish and delicious flavor options. One of the best places I've tried. I'll be back for sure! They do have a small indoor seating area, but this place is best considered for take-away. read more

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The best tasting poke I've had in a loooong time! I see why that thai lime one was an award winner! take out only. lots of parking, but it can get crowded. have to take a few steps down to get inside. but the fish is good! read more

After giving Ali'i Fish Market another try, it became my go-to spot for fresh ahi. We've been coming weekly for the past 6 months and it's consistently good. The Kaffir Lemongrass Ahi (recent poke fest winner) is a standout, along with Creamy Garlic, Lava, Ginger, and Smoked Shoyu which leans almost BBQ-style. I also like the Yuzu Ahi, though I usually wish the yuzu came through a bit more. What sets this place apart is the variety. It's refreshing to see flavors beyond the usual shoyu and spicy ahi. Online ordering is easy and helps skip the line. Small shop, but there's seating if you eat there. Easily one of my most recommended poke spots in Honolulu! read more

Must try this award-winning poke shop!!! Had Alii Fish Market on my poke bowl radar for a while, especially after AFM won Frolic's 2026 King of Poke Fest with its chile kaffir lime and lemongrass ahi. AFM is located in Old Stadium Mall in Moiliili. Parking can be a challenge especially during the lunch hour. Use the Young Street parking lot entrance and you'll see it on your right. Look for AFM's flag. There was a short line (that moved quickly), giving us time to figure out what to order. Check their IG post for specials. We've ordered the poke bowls and daily specials (which seem to go quickly). Try the ahi dip - a definite winner!!! There are a few tables to dine in. Will definitely return for more great eats!!! read more

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@fortunefoodfinds: "Congrats on winning FISH place! This year's 2026 Poke Fest winner was alii fish market with their Chili Kaffir Ahi Poke with Lemongrass Shoyu. First bite n' wow I was blown away with the incredible flavor of the lemongrass, never had a poke like it before. Followed by the freshness of the ahi, texture was melt in yo' mouth. I can see why this won first place, so unique n' so delicious, the sauce was even good just over rice. Couldn't stop there so we also picked up Spicy Yuzu Scottish Salmon Poke, which was ono + Spam n' Fish Patty Musubis. Poke so fiyah you're gonna wanna get your hands on these!" SERVICE: friendly INTERIOR: small, walk-in to order only. Small area in between inside n' outside with tables to dine-in. EXTERIOR: in same plaza as Niu n' Fresh Bites WAIT TIME: none PARKING: free lot that gets filled up quickly OVERALL COMMENTS: poke is amazing, especially the two flavors we got during this visit: Chili Kaffir Ahi Poke with Lemongrass Shoyu & Spicy Yuzu Scottish Salmon Poke (both were $12 per 1/2 lb). Since we came a few mins right before closing there was no more onigiri, but instead received yuMmmy spam musubis n' fish patty musubis. Thank you!! read more

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Get plenty of poke options in Hawaii but this place will always be in my top 3. So much flavor and the fish is fresh! You'll also get to try poke combinations here that you won't get anywhere else. But they also serve more than poke. And don't forget to check out what's in their fridge. Their desserts are so good! Parking is limited but that's expected. There's a small area to sit and eat right outside. Staff is always friendly too! I will always recommend this place to anyone visiting Hawaii. read more

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Super sweet family owned business with delicious options for fresh poke. They also offer spam musubi and their famous fish musubi. There's a little area where you can sit and eat with tables and chairs. Service is 10/10. So much aloha in this little hidden gem. read more

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I was absolutely shocked about how good this poke was! Their smoked shoyu ahi was the best ahi in had in a very long time. I was so touched as one of the workers gave me water for free and said it was on the house because my family and I came here often. They have a nice ambiance because they had some pop and other genres of music in the background as you were eating. Overall this local poke shop is extremely delicious! Also don't forget to tip them because they are too nice to their customers! read more

Ali’i Fish Market - Sampler. - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

As expected. New flavor drop. Lava Poke. Never expected any less from this place. Fresh ask always. Friendly staff and always clean. read more

Ali’i Fish Market - New flavor drop. Been out for about a month. - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Amazing poke with hot items of equal quality. Will definitely go back next time I'm here. This place was highly recommended by a friend, so the rest of us decided to give it a try. The establishment is a little tucked away in a narrow part of a parking lot, but despite its inconspicuous location, the inviting smell that hit my nose before we even walked in was everything but. There was barely a line, and the guy behind the counter was happy to give us samples since it was our first time there. He pointed out their top items, which deserved their place after having just a one-piece sample, but what blew my mind was how great everything else tasted as well. The fish was all so delicate and instantly melted in my mouth. While the seasoning would've normally been a bit much for me, it was tempered naturally by the sushi rice and provided distinguishable flavor profiles for each option. I wish there were more options for salmon, but the one that I did see and get was still pretty good. While I wanted to try the ahi fish patties, fish katsu, and rice combos that they had, I decided on getting furikake ahi wasabi aioli since the seasoned exterior looked so enticing. Final verdict--highly recommend. The seasoning doesn't outshine the fish, and it's not too flaky that you need to be an absolute pro with your chopsticks. I suggest eating it with rice though since it helps balance out the seasoning. While I still appreciate poke from Foodland and Safeway, it's not lost on me how good a hole-in-the-wall food establishment can be. Cherry on top is that the prices are extremely reasonable too. Worth the short drive away from the tourist traps. read more

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Hole in the wall place- the service was the best we've received and super friendly. The guy was super friendly and gave us a little sample as we were deciding which poke we were ordering without rushing us. I loved the spicy creamy garlic ahi. It was out of this world. The ahi was super fresh. We also got the yuzu and the shoyu. Both were very fresh. We also got the fish patties, short ribs, and the fish katsu, spam musubi, and tuna onigiri. Those were good but not remarkable. read more

Ali’i Fish Market - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I don't know why I bother trying new poke places. In a world where Ali'i Fish Market exists, why would I bother trying to find something else LIKE Ali'i Fish Market???? I like this place since it's only a 10-minute drive and love it for their delicious food. The portions are just right and the poke flavors are elevated from the typical flavors you'll find in other poke shops. My husband and I always get a pound of the lava ahi and one or two other choices. And, can't forget 1, 2, or 3 ahi patty musubis for the ride home read more

Ali’i Fish Market - White rice, furikake, lava ahi, creamy garlic, and their award-winning kaffir poke. - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Alii fish market is a tucked away gem. The fish was super fresh and really affordable. Service was fast and friendly. My favorite was the ginger ahi. There's a small parking lot with 1 hour complimentary and lots of street parking. There's a few small tables to sit in the breezeway. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone visiting east Honolulu! read more

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Alii Fish Market was my favorite restaurant for lunch while in Honolulu during our recent one month vacation on the islands. Their spicy creamy garlic ahi poke is their signature dish, for a reason. It is so tasty and has just the right amount of spice. I typically can't handle spicy food. The location is VERY local, noting fancy, with very limited seating or you can do a take out. I would recommend waiting for an available table to get the full experience. The owner is Rob, a super friendly Hawaiian, who exemplifies what real aloha really feels like. We felt like family whenever when we ate there. I went there 4 or 5 times for lunch during my one month vacation. Please keep in mind there are hundreds of places to get poke in Honolulu, but if you want to eat where many of the locals go for poke, go to Alii Fish Market. read more

Ali’i Fish Market - The famous Creamy Spicy Garlic Ahi Poke - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I've been lucky to enjoy AFM since they opened and really grateful that Chef Rob and team bring us delicious poke while keeping prices reasonable. My family's faves include: ginger, spicy lomi, lava, and spicy creamy garlic. Besides poke, AFM also has a good selection of hot prepared items. The musubi 's are delicious with the veggie (with edamame) being my favorite. They update their IG frequently with specials and current poke prices. read more

Ali’i Fish Market - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Fresh poke at competitive prices! Ali'i Fish Market is a small, hole in the wall restaurant across the Old Stadium Park. There's a good amount of stalls and a few outdoor seats for dine in but it most customers grab and go. The long line out the door is definitely worth the fresh poke. You can't go wrong with any of their menu items but our favorites include the spicy lomi ahi poke, spicy ahi lava poke, ginger ahi poke, and their ahi patties. Their fresh fish prices fluctuate so follow their Instagram to see the most up to date deals. read more

Ali’i Fish Market - Ginger ahi, garlic ahi, spicy ahi lava poke, limu ahi, ahi patties. - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Fresh local poke at pretty good prices. We got their most popular options: the crunchy garlic ahi poke and the spicy salmon. The crunchy garlic ahi was our favorite, great texture, super flavorful, and just really satisfying. The spicy salmon was also solid and hit the spot. We also added on the chicken (kind of like karaage). Not sure if it was just our timing, but it took a long time and ended up a bit overcooked. Ours was on the dry/hard side, so I probably wouldn't get that again. Overall, I'd 100% come back for the poke. The staff was really nice, she let us try a few different flavors and was super helpful. The space is pretty small with only a couple little tables, so it gets busy fast and the line can go out the door, but it's worth it for the poke. read more

5 star quality poke using fresh auction fish without breaking the bank. Iykyk!! This is a hidden gem and hole in the wall establishment with entrance closer to Young Street. I bought the creamy garlic ahi, spicy ahi, smoked shoyu ahi w/ lechon, and ahi patties. I literally took a bite and went to heaven. This place takes poke to another level with so many innovative flavors and tastes. The fish is truly fresh and I savored every bite! The fish is so onolicious I bought some to bring back to the SF Bay Area. Shout out to Sabrina who provided excellent customer service and wrapped it up for me to bring back to Cali! This will now be my go to place when I return for my vacations. Support this establishment. Customer service and food quality at a very reasonable price is unbeatable. Trust me- you will not regret it! read more

Ali’i Fish Market - Assortment of fresh poke - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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This place is one of those hidden gems or hole in the wall places that foodies love to find. We have been coming here from the jump. I've known about chef Robin when he used to be a Orchids and loved his dishes from then, so when I heard he opened his own place, I knew I had to come check it out. He teamed up with some local guys Baron and Chivas who I heard has been around the seafood game for awhile. What a perfect combination of fresh seafood, culinary skills and imagination of creating some of the best poke your taste buds will ever get a taste of. They try their best to live by the support local as they try to source local ingredients. Some say, it will raise your cost but can you really put a price tag on freshness not to mention supporting the local community? I think not, especially when it comes from putting goodness into our stomachs. TBH I've been gatekeeping this place as they have been known to sell out of some of their poke as well as some of their unique poke and things like the fish patties, salmon dynamite, smoked rib pipikaula (some of my favs) and their grilled musubi (rice ball or triangle to be exact). If you want to keep UpToDate on specials and new menu items, sign up for their emails. If you are wondering exactly where this place is, they are located right across the parking lot from Golden Eagle. The same building as L&L is in but on the Young Street side. read more

I'm hesitant to write a review for Ali'i Fish Market as I don't want to spoil it for current clientele. However, it would be a disservice to this market if I didn't give them the credit they deserve. This market is on point for their fresh, hi quality, non-sinewy, Poki and off the hook Crispy Onigiri. The only place I've ever had a crispy, pork hash, sweet rice, savory Onigiri that is worth going to get by itself. The poki is very good too and inexpensive compared to known Poki markets and grocery counters. A unique version is the Ginger Green Onion Ahi Poki which has the flavor profile of the dipping sauce for Haianese Chicken. Yep, only one of its kind. It might be too salty for some people but I like it. The Limu and Spicy Poki are also very good Ali'i is a small takeout place that has two interior tables but most people buy and take back to work or home. Parking lot and the front door is easily missed. Counter guy is nice and helpful...Island Style... read more

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This is my go-to spot for poke. I love love love the spicy creamy garlic, and my husband always gets the spicy lomi ahi. The prices are super reasonable! The owner prices the poke based the prices he gets at the market, so sometimes the prices are really great for fresh ahi. Online ordering is easy and ensures you get your food before it sells out. Staff is friendly and quick. Parking can be hard at busy times because the lot is small and there are a lot of restaurants there. But it's worth the trouble. Check them out! read more

Ali’i Fish Market - Grab and go - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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My favorite place to get poke !! As soon as you walk in you're greeted by the workers and owner. They have many unique flavors to choose from but my top number one favorite is the spicy yuzu salmon. The flavors have many influences with their ingredients such as Japanese, Korean and Filipino. You may ask to sample the different flavors. I swear I'm here like every week. Ali'i has the best deals for their fish as it is market price. Quality is always consistent and very fresh. Keep updated on their Instagram for specials as well as their plates and if they pop up at any markets! read more

Ali’i Fish Market - Top: Spicy Lomi Ahi, Spicy Creamy Garlic Bottom: Limu Ahi, Spicy Yuzu Salmon - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I've been to Ali'i several times in the past and everything they do is so good, they truly just don't miss. Every flavor of poke is amazing, but my favorite is the spicy lomi ahi. They also have the best prices for auction fresh poke anywhere - check their social media for sales and deals. Despite being a longtime fan of the poke, I only recently tried their plate lunch for the first time and was blown away. I've always known their hot food was good - the yaki onigiri and musubis are great, but I couldn't believe how much flavor was packed in the ahi katsu and lechon combo. The mac salad had bits of ahi in it, the sauces were all homemade, and the ahi katsu and lechon were both tasty and crispy despite being packed in a takeout container and surviving the car ride home. I do believe this particular plate lunch was a limited time special, but now my eyes are open and I'll be ordering hot food a lot more in the future. Service is also always super friendly - they're the nicest group of people who are truly building a restaurant prioritizing people first, your money is well spent here. I'd give them 6 stars if I could. This is a very small shop primarily focused on takeout. There are a few seats just outside the shop where you could theoretically sit and eat, but very few people do. There is a parking lot shared with several other businesses and can fill up during peak hours. Street parking is usually not too difficult to find if the lot is full. read more

Ali’i Fish Market - Ahi katsu and lechon plate lunch combo - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Best poke I've had while on vacation! I don't remember exactly what I got, but there was a lot of variety and I honestly don't think you can make a wrong choice. The staff were all super kind and helpful. It is a little out of the way, but worth the trip. read more

Ali’i Fish Market - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

They were at Pearlridge's night market recently but since we were already full from dinner didn't get to try their poke or onigiris. It really look yummy but my stomach was on the brink of exploding from dinner. If I'm in the area, I will stop by and stop by today I did. My eyes was definitely bigger than my stomach. Picked up fish patties, fish katsu, pound of limu poke, ginger onigiri, fish patty musubi, inari, and poke yaki onigiri. Took a big bite into the fish patty musubi and it was good!!! Then dig into the poke yaki onigiri. It was still crispy/crunchy on the outside. I love yaki onigiri. Took a small bit of the poke, and again just hitting all hungry spots away. Definitely a place I need to come back again. I was second in line but it slowly forming and growing while I was waiting. Didn't realize they have online ordering, will be doing that for next time. read more

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Hands down the best poke I've ever had! There were many options but the staff were so friendly and patient and willing to give samples to help us order. I'm a poke lover and know a high quality poke. This certainly was it! read more

Ali’i Fish Market - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Only got to stop by briefly, but they were super busy at the market I saw them at by Waterfront! Got some of the yaki onigiri - would definitely come back for more! Super flavorful and not much places I've seen that do it as well - Miguel Morales Photography read more

Ali’i Fish Market - Yaki Onigiri (@miguelmoralesphotography on Instagram) - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Alii Poke was at the Japanese festival in January, so I finally got to try their poke! I got the ginger, and the fish was so fresh! The seasoning on it was perfect, and it had the perfect seasoning to fish ratio. I always love how refreshing ginger poke is, and it's something different than the regular shoyu poke. read more

Ali’i Fish Market - Ginger - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Delicious! My friend brought me here my first day visiting because she knew I had to get poke. This was amazing and really reasonable priced. They were so nice and offered samples. I finally picked 2 kinds and took to eat on the beach. So fresh and tasty. There was even a guy cutting up fish in the back. Very fresh! read more

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This has to be one of the best poke bowl I've had. Lomi tuna hits different, I've never tried this type of poke before , you have to get it with sushi rice. Workers here are very knowledgeable and friendly, if it's your first time. They will explain the difference between other poke places. And the menu too. Very nicely restaurant on the inside too. All type of different foods. A must try!! read more

Ali’i Fish Market - Spicy Lomi Ahi (1/2 LB) - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We tried (5) different poke, fish katsu & ribeye skewers. All the poke were delicious. The katsu & ribeye were tender and flavorful. Service was quick & efficient. Definitely will trying more items. Everything was so delicious we forgot to take pictures. read more

Came here since I was in the area and definitely my favorite poke spot in Moiliili. I ordered my creamy garlic, ginger ahi, shoyu lechon, spicy lomi, lava ahi and wanted the try the Yuzu Ahi for the first time. I absolutely loved the flavor of the yuzu. read more

Ali’i Fish Market - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This unassuming little fish market, with its small nearby parking lot, truly blew me away! I've tried a few other local fish markets like Fresh Catch and Ono, which are good, but the Ahi Chicharrone Poke here was exceptional. It was perfectly seasoned, made with incredibly fresh tuna that was neither tough nor stringy, and not overly salty. The added crunch from the chicharrone made it a unique and delightful experience. I especially appreciated that it came with a bowl of seasoned sushi rice instead of plain rice--a nice touch! We opted to have our poke "crowned" with a side of short rib. It had a deep, smoky flavor, and while there were only three small chunks, they were quite meaty. My only minor critique is that it was a bit dry and would have benefited from some kind of sauce. I LOVED how crunchy the spicy tuna onigiri was. The hijiki seaweed had a unique floral taste (kids did not like). They also resell jams from a former culinary school instructor. These small jars go for $8, which felt a bit pricey. I tried the strawberry guava, which was tart and flavorful--definitely my favorite of the two. The mango was fine, but both are jellies, meaning they have a very smooth, "smooshy" texture, which I personally don't prefer over a chunkier jam. Despite minor points on the short rib and jams, this spot has quickly become one of my top places for poke. There's a line around noon on weekdays, which moves pretty quickly, but I can only imagine the queue on a weekend. I can't wait to come back! read more

Going park so needed lunch plus snacks...so of course I over-ordered. Did online order and text telling me my order was ready. Unfortunately it really was not. They were busy so since we took lil longer than expected to get there, they probs gave it to to other people. Not a biggie since we weren't in a rush. They gave me a yaki onigiri as an apology...totes not necessary, but totes appreciate. Plus that wasn't on my order so was a chance to taste it. Um, YUM. i'll go back for that. For my order - Lechon, Halfsie size - Skin PERFECT. Meat soft. I pretty much just kapu'ed the skin and called it a day. - Mochiko Chicken - too sweet more me. Baby ate a piece. Ate leftovers with salty stuff to balance out the sweet. - Fish Patties - probs one of the BEST fish patties I've had. I think I taste Bonito/Hondashi which kicked it up a notch. So good. - Butter Garlic Ahi Katsu - I'm not sure if that's a special or what but DELISH! Could really taste the butter Garlic. They give Katsu sauce but didn't use it. Baby did later with her ahi patty (weird but she loved it). I dunno if the butter is what kept it moist, but typically fish katsu can get dry, so this was nice that it wasn't. - Shiso/Yuzu Poke - I'm not typically a fan of poke where you cannot really taste the fish (I'm an Alaea/Inamona kinda poke eater) but the flavor of this was so good. I love shiso. I think that on cooked fish, meat, anything would be good. Or maybe just sell the shiso/yuzu on the side then i jus slap um on rice! Baby usually eats simple poke also, but she grinded a few pieces too. - Ordered 1 other thing but think glitch with online ordering so I need to call...but it wasn't a high priced item so not a biggie. But don't want them to have issues going forward. The lot gets crowded and parking sucks, but hubs kept baby in the car and I hopped out to grab the food. Worked out good. I'll for sures be back... read more

Great service, great chicken and poke and fair prices for the quality. Simple, mostly takeout, but have sitting spots as well. read more

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This is our go to poke spot! Fresh fish that melts in your mouth, yummy hot food items that the kids love (plus one for this), & customer service that's second to none...what more can you ask for? Our favorites are the ginger ahi, smoked shoyu ahi with lechon crunch, and the yuzu shiso ahi. Our eldest son loves the musubi, fish patties, and fish katsu! It's a hole in the wall spot that's located in town. There's parking and there's also some chairs & tables if you prefer to eat there. They do offer catering options for any occasion and their prices are very fair! I recommend this spot to all of my family & friends- whether they're local or visiting. read more

Ali’i Fish Market - Yummy fresh poke! - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Alii fish market is my go to poke place whenever I'm in town. Amazing poke bowls and Inari. The spicy lomi, ginger ahi, spicy chili garlic ahi, and yuzu ahi poke are all amazing. I always get big smiles and great aloha welcome from these folks. I'm always very tempted by the hot items as well, like the fried chicken and fried fish sandwich. Don't let the very small "hole in the wall" venue discourage you. Get some of the best poke on the island, asap. read more

Ali’i Fish Market - Inari poke sampler and poke bowl - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii