Ali'i Hawaiian Grill has become one of my favorite poke places to eat in the South Bay. The fish is always incredibly fresh, the portions are generous, and the quality is consistently outstanding. My favorite is the Original Hawaiian Ahi. The flavor is absolutely perfect and it's the dish I keep coming back for. The Sweet & Spicy is another excellent option if you're looking for something with a little kick. The customer service has been outstanding every time I've visited. Everyone is friendly, welcoming, and genuinely cares about making your experience a great one. The restaurant is clean, inviting, and has a great atmosphere. They also have an incredible happy hour from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM with $5 tacos, including chicken, pork, and poke options. They're absolutely delicious and one of the best food deals you'll find in the South Bay. Their Spam musubi is also fantastic and definitely worth trying. I've eaten at just about every poke spot in the South Bay, and Ali'i Hawaiian Grill is the one I keep coming back to. If you haven't been here yet, you're missing out. Do yourself a favor, give them a try, and help spread the word. They deserve the support! read more

Amazing spicy ahi! Customer service is the best here I got a small bowl with spicy ahi and rice. I ordered a side of avocado and that was roughly ~$16 which is a bit on the pricier side of poke but it definitely was filling. However the quality is amazing. Highly recommend trying this place if you're nearby! read more

Ali'i Hawaiian Grill - SMALL POKE BOWL - Hawaiian Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Food - delicious poke nachos! 10/10 Service - friendly, helpful 10/10 Ambiance - clean and spacious 9.5/10 Parking lot 10/10 read more

Ali'i Hawaiian Grill - Spam masubi - Hawaiian Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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We had a great experience at Ali'i Hawaiian Grill! We ordered the small bowl with Hawaiian Ahi and Ponzu Salmon. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and the portion was just right. The service was friendly and attentive, and the food was excellent. We'll definitely be coming back read more

Ali'i Hawaiian Grill - Pick your POKE SAMPLER - Hawaiian Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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The poke here is really good, and I love that they offer the option to get it seared. My husband and I travel to Hawaii about every other year, and I'd say the poke here comes pretty close to what you'd find there. We shared the torched salmon bowl and the Ali'i bowl with two options. We chose the Hawaii ahi and the garlic shrimp, along with the ocean seaweed salad. I like how the combo comes with a Hawaiian can drink. The only big downside for us was the very, very COLD rice. It honestly made the meal less enjoyable. I understand that hot rice could partially "cook" the poke when placed on top, but even lukewarm rice would be much better. Another idea could be instead of using the plastic bowl, use the take out box that can place the rice separately from the fish so you can combine them when eating. A sturdy paper plate would also suffice. I'd really love to come back, but cold rice is a dealbreaker for me. Also, I'd recommend skipping the huli chicken and the chicken and pork tacos, as they were on the dry side. read more

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I've been going to Ali'i for years, and it's become one of my favorite spots whenever I'm craving fresh poke or food that reminds me of being back in Hawaii. The poke is outstanding. They always have a great variety of flavors, and I love that they're constantly introducing new ones. The kalua pork is some of the best you'll find this side of Honolulu, if you ask me, and the mac salad is just as good. One of the things that keeps me coming back, though, is the people. Bryson and his team always greet me like a friend, take the time to chat, and make everyone feel genuinely welcome. That kind of hospitality is hard to find. The Hawaiian music, relaxed atmosphere, and laid-back vibe make it easy to forget you're in Los Angeles and almost feel like you're sitting near the beach in Kailua. Can't recommend this place enough. Looking forward to being back next week... and probably the week after that, too. read more

The Ali'i poke plate hit da spot especially on an Aloha Friday! Guy was very hospitable by giving me a sample of every poke available. read more

Ali'i Hawaiian Grill - ALI'I POKE BOWL...Kalua pig, two choice poke, two choice sides all on top of rice and a Hawaiian Sun drink - Hawaiian Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Tried spicy ahi and garlic crunch. Spicy ahi was 5/5 and garlic crunch was 4/5 (glad I tried it but too much crunchy onion for my taste). Fresh and reasonable portions. Very generous with the sides. They're able to switch out rice with salad for those who are carb-conscious. Friendly service, you can try a piece of any poke. Lots of seating and well air-conditioned. Easy parking situation with huge lot behind restaurant. read more

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Always looking for a new poke spot. Sadly this disappointed. Was kind of expensive with not a lot of poke compared to how much rice. The poke was so much saltier than other places. Maybe I should've gotten seaweed salad to balance it out. Food was made quickly but the person making it was not friendly. Overall 2.75. read more

Ali'i Hawaiian Grill - Hawaiian Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

I've only lived in the Midwest and on the east coast, so maybe my standards for poke is lower, but this is by far the best poke I've ever had. On another note, the mac salad here blows all the other mac salads in LA out of the water. The pork is actually very flavorful, I highly recommend trying it with the poke. Staff is so very friendly. read more

My husband and I only came here once or twice when they operated under Ali'i Poke in El Segundo. They changed the name to Ali'i Hawaiian Grill more recently and are now in Manhattan Beach. This is one of my favorite places to get poke locally. Their seafood is always fresh and flavorsome. The owner and staff here are always super friendly and welcoming. Ambiance here is casual and clean and would make for a good quick meal. One thing I do miss about the El Segundo location is that they had an outdoor seating area. There's a dedicated carpark behind the restaurant. While the carpark is shared with a few other restaurants, we've never had trouble getting a spot here. Highly recommend for poke or Hawaiian food in the South Bay. read more

Ali'i Hawaiian Grill - Hawaiian Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Yummy poke! Came here after a morning of pickleball. They have a window full of all their poke flavors, they have a lot but I wasn't interested in all of them because literally all of them had red chilli flakes. I get that's a popular spice to put in poke but I prefer to get poke without it. Out of all of their flavors I only found one flavor, onion limu I believe. Looking at Yelp there seems to be others but at that point I just wanted to eat. Poke was pretty good and fresh, my favorite side was their mac salad. It was really good. I also got broccoli as well. Maybe would get risky and try their loco moco. read more

Ali'i Hawaiian Grill - Hawaiian Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

I picked up my order on time; unfortunately the rice was stone cold. Also, for my sides I chose ocean salad and Mac salad; I'm unclear why those two things were in the same part of the container. It made my Mac salad soggy and I could not eat it. I tried. The liquid from the ocean salad totally changed the flavor of the Mac salad. I'm also unclear if I ordered chicken and rice why the second side section had another scoop of rice? This was a really disappointing first experience here. read more

Very authentic Hawaiian food spot! Service is GREAT! The man who took our order was the nicest. The outdoor patio in the back is perfect for a nice day! Reasonably priced as well. read more

Ali'i Hawaiian Grill - ALI'I POKE BOWL and HULI CHICKEN - Hawaiian Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Really good poke. Reminds me of this Japanese place I tried poke at for the first time years ago. I got the onion limu and spicy ahi, both were flavorful and fresh. And I really appreciate those knife cuts on the fish, they were nice and uniform. I hope to be back. Parking is easy to find in the back and service was attentive. read more

Ali'i Hawaiian Grill - LARGE POKE BOWL - Hawaiian Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

10/10 ono grindz guys!! Broke da mouth literally. The poke tasted just as if I was back on the island. I ordered a regular poke bowl (2 poke, 1 base, 1 side, 1 Hawaiian sun) with onion limu poke and creamy garlic poke, rice, and mac salad. My partner ordered the huli chicken plate with rice and salad, edamame and pickled cucumber, as well as ponzu sauce. That plate smacked just as good too. The shop is really nice and felt good vibes all around. Great service and staff were very welcoming. I definitely need to take my family here to enjoy too. Finally found a great poke spot to come back to! read more

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This place is a take out only poke store. I wish there was a place to eat in! They offer a few poke flavors. You can chose to make your own bowl there or take out just the poke. I bought 2 flavors and took it home. I forgot the name of my poke but one was salmon with crunchy garlic and the other was tuna. It was so good! We went pretty late in the day so I'm curious to see their choices earlier on in the day. read more

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Oh, I will definitely be back. My friend and I were welcomed in a warm, Hawaiian style greeting by the Poke master. The interior was quiet and quaint, came after the lunch rush for a late meal and left quite satisfied and full. LOCATION : On Sepulveda Blvd, opposite from the Manhattan Beach USPS, hidden in a shipping alcove with two other restaurants (nestled between the Big Wok Mongolian BBQ and Indians Tandoori Halal Restaurant). Ample free parking in the back. FOOD: Enjoyed my regular Poke bowl with two proteins - Sweet and Spicy Ahi and Garlic Crunch Ahi with Lomi Salmon side (think Pico de gallo with salmon poke bits). Poke tasted fresh, fish was well seasoned and NO fishy after taste! (Note: Spicy anything has a kick!) Satisfying portion as pictured. The Huli Chicken Loco had a light teriyaki taste and also fresh and delicious. my friend devoured it! The meal came with your choice of Hawaiian Sun (fruity Hawaiian soda) which complemented the meal well! AMBIANCE : CLASSY. CLEAN. QUIET. (we went after 3PM) Friendly host and cheerful Poke Sample giver (you can try each flavor!) PRICE : Regular Poke Bowl was $14, which included 2 AMPLE scoop of protein, a choice of a side and a Hawaiian Sun. That's a delicious price - the large Poke comes with this PLUS other extras as pictured (just not extra Poke protein). YES -- take advantage of their Happy Hour (3-7PM) and try the Smoke Ahi Dip with their Homemade Flavored Tortilla Crisps (salty but good!). Delish! Rather a hidden gem, looking forward to the next visit! read more

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My first time trying this place out and it was amazing! I ordered the small plate with 2 poke and a side. The side is either rice or a salad. The service was super personable. You are able to sample the poke which i loved! I ask for a recco and the guy told me onion limu was his personal fave so I ordered that and the ponzu salmon. Very flavorful and so tender. There is a happy hour menu from 3-7pm, I definitely want to go back for that was they have $5 poke ala carte. Parking isn't bad and plenty of seating. Can't wait to try more! read more

Ali'i Hawaiian Grill - Small plate - Hawaiian Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

This place is really good! They recently added a creamy garlic crunch and we were able to sample it. It definitely made my whole bowl 10 times better! I love how they give you a free Hawaiian sun with every bowl. It was really nice that they had outdoor seating as well on a sunny day. The mural on the wall was super pretty! Staff was really kind and really conversational! He even brought out our food for us. read more

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Best poke EVER. Garlic ahi and the spicy ahi were phenomenal. Reminds me of the freshness of Hawaiian poke. We are definitely coming back!!!! read more

Stumbled across this spot trying to find some poke. So me and my daughter were in Manhattan Beach and I wanted something semi healthy, healthy-ish. The parking and the entrance I saw most people use are in the back. Super friendly staff that couldn't have been cooler. They gave us some samples that really guided us through the menu. So we got the Huli chicken combo. The Hulu chicken was special because of its smoky flavor. Highly recommend this dish. We also got the regular poke with rice, sea salad and edamame. For poke I got the sweet/spicy and spicy tuna. Everything was super fresh. I'd highly recommend this place. read more

Definitely a great neighborhood poke spot if you want to stay in the MB/Redondo/Hermosa area. I HIGHLY recommend the wonton chips (furikake-seasoned) with ahi dip! For poke, I really like the creamy garlic, not the biggest fan of the rice so I tend to get my bowls w/ salad. The cooked dishes are also yum, the Huli chicken loco moco is super flavorful and not too salty - just a great comfort food plate (big portion!). Happy hour is 3-7PM most days! read more

I came here with friends during a long layover at LAX and ordered a half Hawaiian ahi half onion limu poke bowl. Both were so good!! Nice portions, too. I'd come back!! All of my friends loved their bowls, too. Not sure what they got, though. I need to take more pics of my friends' foods... read more

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Tasty poke; watch out - the spicy ones are SPICY. Reasonable price. Happy hour items, too! Great service. read more

Brownie 3/5: not coconut at all was mostly a cinnamon flavor and a little Poke 3.5/5: the flavor was good but the fish was a little rubbery and stringy from the skin/fat not being trimmed all the way Spam musubi 5/5: good portion to spam and rice 5/5 Customer service: excellent customer service. The owner was there to answer any questions and for the people ahead of me he let them do multiple taste tests before the pickled which poke they wanted. 5/5 parking: there's a lot and also the target parking lot is down the street so ample parking options 3.5/5 Overall: the only reason I'm giving it a 3.5 is because there are a few other really good poke bowl options in the area with better quality. read more

We popped in here for a quick weekday lunch. Overwhelmed by the poke selections, the super friendly guy at the counter just kept handing us samples until we made a decision. You can't go wrong, they are all good. I felt like something a little warmer so went for the Torched Hawaiian- which was literally seared on top then topped with sauces and seasonings. The restaurant is small, tucked in between Big Wok and Indias Tabdoori, but they're the only establishment with an outdoor patio on the parking lot, so plenty of seating. I love the cute little succulents planted in Spam cans on each table. Cute place. read more

Ali'i Hawaiian Grill - TORCHED HAWAIIAN BOWL - Hawaiian Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

I loveeee this place! I came when they recently opened and then several times after that. The food is so consistently fresh and delicious, and the price is so worth it. I don't understand why there are other poke places that are more popular when this one exists! The fish is so fresh and well marinated and the seaweed salad is equally as tasty. The employees have always been kind and answered our questions, and the food comes out very fast. read more

If you know & love or want to experience real a slice of Hawaiian cuisine, Ali'i Hawaiian Grill NEVER disappoints...like the locals on the ʻāina say, it broke da mouth cuz. And when Uncle Guy is working the counter, he has that warm Hawaiian ambassador energy that makes you feel welcomed, comfortable and like you're a guest in his home kitchen who just arrived in time to get the most satisfying meal...it is the most authentic Hawaiian cuisine experience I've had on the mainland in 13 years so hats off to the staff and owners. The food goes without saying is delicious, fresh, priced right and sure to have you leaving happy. It was my first time at this new location and I really enjoyed the new updated look as well as the patio seating outside in the back. Next time I am pau surf, I'll be there. read more

came here for rebekah's birthday dinner. i'm super glad that they had their own designated parking lot because it is hell to park in manhattan beach. i'm not too sure if the owner was from hawai'i but he told us that "pupu" means appetizer in hawaiian. he was also super nice and answered all the questions we had; even withstood our indecisiveness LOL. there was also a happy hour for tacos, chips and dip, and small portion of poke all for $5 except tuesdays 3p-7p. we ordered so much for the table: happy hour tacos, happy hour chips and smoked ahi dip, large poke bowl (creamy garlic and sweet n spicy), fried miso salmon, kalua pork loco moco, poke sampler. the poke was a little bit salty so the seasoning overwhelmed the natural flavor of the fish. i did like the chips and smoked ahi dip as they made the dip in-house, giving it a smoky flavor. the chips were also very unique as it seemed seasoned with a strong furikake-esque flavor. although it's not life changing, i still think it's a decent poke spot and their happy hour seemed pretty worth the price of $5. also, although there's no picture, i indulged in the free brownie that the owner gave us because of rebekah's birthday. brownie points for dat. read more

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The poke is bomb and the service is fairly quick you won't wait. It's more of an order and take out type of place. However, there's not too many options. It's your choice of poke which is delicious and 2 sides. For the price I did expect to have more options. Regardless the actual fish is good and adding avo w any poke is j a no brainer. More sides would give it the 4 stars and adding more sauces/more tables or ambiance would push it to the 5 stars. read more

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Been going to Ali'i for a while. I was sad when the El segundo location closed but hey they are in Manhattan beach now. Parking is in a lot behind the restaurant but out front is street parking and hectic since its in sepulveda. Friendly smiles, good food and nice inside seating. My go to poke place. read more

Ali'i Hawaiian Grill - REGULAR POKE BOWL - Hawaiian Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

The service was great! The owner lets you sample the poke before commiting to purchase which poke. He's very friendly guy. I loved the happy hour poke ahi dip! Great for $5!! Poke is fresh and portion is great. I love that you can get half salad and half rice. The place is very calm and relaxing. read more

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Service here is fantastic!! We couldn't choose our poke flavors, so they were super kind with explaining all the flavors and letting us sample. The poke was great :)!! It wasn't too busy at all, and lots of parking in the back lot read more

Ali'i Hawaiian Grill - Hawaiian Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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TREE NUT OIL IN THE FISH If you have a nut allergy, please inform the staff. The menu did not list any nut ingredients. I had a severe allergic reaction due to 'kukui nut oil' which was mixed in. I did not know this until after I had finished the urgent care appt and called to see where it came from. Food wasn't bad, but just warning others to be aware of the experience I faced so hopefully it doesn't happen again. read more

I came out here with my husband and mother in law because we heard Bachan's Shave Ice was having a pop up here. There is plenty of parking in the back and entrance is on the back side of the building. Inside the shave ice pop up was set up in a little nook in the hallway and the counter to order is a little further in. It's a cute place with some seating inside and another outdoor seating area as well. Your food comes in to-go containers so it would be easy to take and eat outside as well. The guy working today, I'm assuming one of the owners, was probably one of the nicest, most helpful workers I've encountered. He came out from behind the counter and explained everything on the menu. He even let us try some the different poke flavors before ordering. He said he was from the Big Island and spoke in some pidgin. We got one poke bowl which came with 2 different pokes, rice, salad, kalua pork, and two sides. The different pokes were delicious and all different. My favorite was the onion and crispy garlic. We also got the huli chicken plate. The plate came with a sauce on the side. We got a garlic aioli sauce which was so garlicky and delicious. They have happy hour every day except Tuesdays from 3-7 so we got two tacos from the happy hour menu and got one chicken and one pork. The pork was nice and juicy but not greasy or too salty. The fries were also nice and crispy and drizzled with two different spicy and savory sauces. The food was so delicious and we got to end our meal with refreshing and fruity Bachan's Shave Ice. I would absolutely recommend people check this place out especially poke lovers. read more

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As a local born and raised in Hawai'i, I approve! This review is mainly about the poke. Among the other establishments here that sell poke, this is one of the more authentic spots (yes, there is limu). The fish is cut into normal-sized cubes, tastes/smells fresh, and portions are decent. Feel free to ask for a sample first, especially before committing to a full serving of the spicier options. read more

Ali'i Hawaiian Grill - Hawaiian Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Loved the original location, but love the poke menu options more at this new spot. It's the same great tasting poke but more size options and an amazing, unbeatable happy hour that's every day (except Tuesdays) 3-7pm. All the pokes are worth trying, and I especially love the onion limu and creamy garlic crunch. The thing I have always loved from Ali'i is the smoked ahi dip - this is so good and during happy hour it's only $5! This new location has the same friendly service, a lot more indoor and outdoor seating, and a larger parking lot. I'll definitely be back during happy hour!! read more

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First things first, I was warmly welcomed by who I believe was the owner, and the overall atmosphere was amazing from the moment I walked in. He offered several samples before I decided on my order. I ended up getting a poke bowl that included two poke selections, two sides, rice, pork, and a drink. Everything was incredibly flavorful, and I enjoyed it so much that I finished the entire meal in no time. Will definitely come by again! read more

Ali'i Hawaiian Grill - Hawaiian Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Local Hawaiian place; tasty food for a great price. Friendly owner and service. A lot of parking. read more

Ali'i Hawaiian Grill - Huli chicken on a bed of rice with cucumber salad, macaroni salad and green salad. Huli chicken was delicious and moist. - Hawaiian Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California