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Stopped by after visiting the park. We got the pokes that were featured on the diners, drive ins, and dives episode. Both dishes were great, but it was quite expensive and they were upcharging due to fishing conditions at the time (it was $61 for both). Although there was a line, it did move and we only waited a short while for our order to be ready. The seating area is limited and a bit tight, and can get quite warm.
Hanalei Poke had me at the fresh herbs they add into their dishes. The poke bowls and plates are so well thought out and flavored. The portions are very generous. It is absolutely worth the wait!
We tried a Hanalei special and the Local boy, and two Mai Tai 's it was all absolutely delicious. Our biggest complaint was that we can't get this anywhere but here. It was a little pricy, but for the freshness of the food and it was definitely a decent amount it seemed more reasonable. We would absolutely recommend this to anyone who likes poke and would come back here given the chance.
Hanalei Poke offers some of the freshest poke I have had during this trip. They sell $7 Mai tais and other drinks. The poke comes with rice and salad. It's so so good during a hot day especially. Service was quick. Few seats right out where you order but can quickly get crowded. I highly recommend it if you are in Hanalei. The Kealia (spicy) was my favorite
I was honestly debating whether or not to post a review on this place since I was sadly disappointed with the flavor of their poke. But being that I was traveling to Kauai and was excited to taste it, i would want to save some people the disappointment. Got the Kealia bowl as it was featured in Guy's Diners, drive ins, and dives. And either this dude has never ever tasted poke in his life before or I unfortunately had a bad batch. The watermelon, mango, and avocado flavors were non existent and the other toppings seemed to add no flavor whatsoever. Granted the poke size was good and had decent texture but I honestly prefer Foodland poke (And as a local saying that, that's pretty bad) Plus the place is overly crowded and overpriced for below average poke. For all the tourists that have never tried poke in their life, sure it's a good starter but for all u locals from oahu that are intrigued to try it, save yourself the trouble and try something else. 1 star :(
The poke at this spot is really fresh and delicious! Their location is convenient and clean if you want to dine in. The takeout process is a little wonky since you have to wait in the ordering/drinks area after ordering. The food was worth the wait, but definitely a bit pricey at over $33 with tax/tip for the poke, no add-ons or drinks. Probably more worth it if you wanna sit there for a while and have drinks!
Wouldn't recommend getting poke here. We tried poke at several different spots around the island, including places where poke isn't even the main focus - and every single one was better than this. That includes the atmosphere, the food, and the service. When we ordered, they just handed us the containers, no bag, no napkins, nothing. Not sure how we were supposed to carry multiple containers by hand all the way to the beach. The poke itself was bland, and they don't provide anything to fix it, no salt, no pepper, no soy sauce. There was a lot of rice and very little fish, which feels pretty strange for the price. Again, we had poke in other places on the island and it was way better. I'd recommend skipping this spot and trying poke somewhere else if you can.
Hanalei poke has been featured on the food network with innovative poke dishes such as poke plates with macadamia nuts, mango, watermelon and more. The service was fast and helpful. The restaurant has limited outdoor seating in its patio. Some of the dishes like the wasabi based poke was just a bit too strong on the wasabi flavor. It was hard to taste the fish. The fish chunks are smaller than other Kauai poke places so it's harder to get the fish flavor. The local boy and security bowls were very good.
Delicious poke bowls in a convenient location for shopping and the beach at Hanalei. We had to stop by, as my husband is a big poke fan, and I grew up watching Guy Fieri. The food was fresh and tasty, and I appreciated having tons of flavor options to choose from. I'm not a big fan of edamame, so it was nice to have plenty of menu items without. We ordered a Hanalei special plate, which provided enough food for us to share. Otherwise, the price was a bit high for a one-person meal. Worth noting that there is only one fish option--tuna--for those looking for salmon or something cooked. Outdoor seating area is the only option for dining in. It's a roomy and breezy spot, but with a view to one of the parking lots for Ching Young Village. We enjoyed watching the chickens, but that might not be an experience for everyone.
Freshest Big eye tuna. NOT FROZEN, this place is 100% legit!! Thank you Jeremy for bringing real Aloha to Hanalei. The toppings and sauces totally compliment the fish . Best like bowl ever!
We wrapped up a solid Sunday the right way -- sun, water, and that deep, earned hunger after a long paddleboard session. After a few hours on the water, there's only one thing that really makes sense in Hawaii: poke. Fresh. Simple. No drama. Or so you hope. Hanalei Poke was an easy choice at first. A quick search, strong reputation, beautiful location. Inside, the place looks great -- clean, bright, laid-back island vibe. The menu is straightforward and easy to understand, which I actually appreciate. No unnecessary complications. But here's where things started to slip. We were a group of four, clearly hungry, clearly trying to understand what works best if you're eating on the beach. I had to actively pull information out of the staff -- what to order, how portions work, what makes sense for first-timers. It wasn't rude, just uncomfortable. I shouldn't feel like I'm bothering someone by asking how to order food at a place that lives off tourists. When the food was ready, we were handed four separate containers, utensils, and drinks -- no bag, no offer, no question. Just "here you go." We were heading straight to the beach. Luckily, there were four of us to carry everything. For a $109 bill, that kind of service simply doesn't match the price point. A bag or even the courtesy of asking would've gone a long way. Now, the important part -- the poke itself. It was good. Fresh fish, solid flavors, well balanced. No complaints there. The food did its job, and I enjoyed eating it by the ocean. But overall? Good food alone isn't always enough. I don't usually give four-star reviews, but this is one of those cases. Beautiful spot, tasty poke, but service that feels a bit too indifferent for the prices they charge. Thank you -- but next time, I'll try a different place.
Delicious poke. VERY expensive. The poke here is outstanding. Very fresh and flavorful and their flavor choices are awesome. Love the toppings too. But the portion is incredibly small for the price so we probably will not return. There is poke just as good for more affordable at other places! Outdoor only seating on a small patio but we didn't have trouble finding a table.
2 months ago
I want to give this a better review because we were so excited for it, but were a bit let down. It was good, but it just didn't quite deliver. We got the Kealia and we're so excited for all the unique mixins but the flavor punch we expected just wasn't there. It honestly was kind of bland, as I see a few other reviewers also noted, which surprised me. The fish was really good though. I'd happily eat it again if someone gave it to me, but for the lack of flavor at that price, I wouldn't buy it again. read more
3 months ago
Stopped by after visiting the park. We got the pokes that were featured on the diners, drive ins, and dives episode. Both dishes were great, but it was quite expensive and they were upcharging due to fishing conditions at the time (it was $61 for both). Although there was a line, it did move and we only waited a short while for our order to be ready. The seating area is limited and a bit tight, and can get quite warm. read more
12 days ago
We tried a Hanalei special and the Local boy, and two Mai Tai 's it was all absolutely delicious. Our biggest complaint was that we can't get this anywhere but here. It was a little pricy, but for the freshness of the food and it was definitely a decent amount it seemed more reasonable. We would absolutely recommend this to anyone who likes poke and would come back here given the chance. read more
1 month ago
Hanalei Poke offers some of the freshest poke I have had during this trip. They sell $7 Mai tais and other drinks. The poke comes with rice and salad. It's so so good during a hot day especially. Service was quick. Few seats right out where you order but can quickly get crowded. I highly recommend it if you are in Hanalei. The Kealia (spicy) was my favorite read more
I was honestly debating whether or not to post a review on this place since I was sadly disappointed with the flavor of their poke. But being that I was traveling to Kauai and was excited to taste it, i would want to save some people the disappointment. Got the Kealia bowl as it was featured in Guy's Diners, drive ins, and dives. And either this dude has never ever tasted poke in his life before or I unfortunately had a bad batch. The watermelon, mango, and avocado flavors were non existent and the other toppings seemed to add no flavor whatsoever. Granted the poke size was good and had decent texture but I honestly prefer Foodland poke (And as a local saying that, that's pretty bad) Plus the place is overly crowded and overpriced for below average poke. For all the tourists that have never tried poke in their life, sure it's a good starter but for all u locals from oahu that are intrigued to try it, save yourself the trouble and try something else. 1 star :( read more
4 days ago
Food was so fresh and full of flavor! Portions were generous. Service was excellent as well. Would highly recommend! read more
5 days ago
The poke at this spot is really fresh and delicious! Their location is convenient and clean if you want to dine in. The takeout process is a little wonky since you have to wait in the ordering/drinks area after ordering. The food was worth the wait, but definitely a bit pricey at over $33 with tax/tip for the poke, no add-ons or drinks. Probably more worth it if you wanna sit there for a while and have drinks! read more
Wouldn't recommend getting poke here. We tried poke at several different spots around the island, including places where poke isn't even the main focus - and every single one was better than this. That includes the atmosphere, the food, and the service. When we ordered, they just handed us the containers, no bag, no napkins, nothing. Not sure how we were supposed to carry multiple containers by hand all the way to the beach. The poke itself was bland, and they don't provide anything to fix it, no salt, no pepper, no soy sauce. There was a lot of rice and very little fish, which feels pretty strange for the price. Again, we had poke in other places on the island and it was way better. I'd recommend skipping this spot and trying poke somewhere else if you can. read more
Hanalei poke has been featured on the food network with innovative poke dishes such as poke plates with macadamia nuts, mango, watermelon and more. The service was fast and helpful. The restaurant has limited outdoor seating in its patio. Some of the dishes like the wasabi based poke was just a bit too strong on the wasabi flavor. It was hard to taste the fish. The fish chunks are smaller than other Kauai poke places so it's harder to get the fish flavor. The local boy and security bowls were very good. read more
Delicious poke bowls in a convenient location for shopping and the beach at Hanalei. We had to stop by, as my husband is a big poke fan, and I grew up watching Guy Fieri. The food was fresh and tasty, and I appreciated having tons of flavor options to choose from. I'm not a big fan of edamame, so it was nice to have plenty of menu items without. We ordered a Hanalei special plate, which provided enough food for us to share. Otherwise, the price was a bit high for a one-person meal. Worth noting that there is only one fish option--tuna--for those looking for salmon or something cooked. Outdoor seating area is the only option for dining in. It's a roomy and breezy spot, but with a view to one of the parking lots for Ching Young Village. We enjoyed watching the chickens, but that might not be an experience for everyone. read more
1 month ago
Freshest Big eye tuna. NOT FROZEN, this place is 100% legit!! Thank you Jeremy for bringing real Aloha to Hanalei. The toppings and sauces totally compliment the fish . Best like bowl ever! read more
We wrapped up a solid Sunday the right way -- sun, water, and that deep, earned hunger after a long paddleboard session. After a few hours on the water, there's only one thing that really makes sense in Hawaii: poke. Fresh. Simple. No drama. Or so you hope. Hanalei Poke was an easy choice at first. A quick search, strong reputation, beautiful location. Inside, the place looks great -- clean, bright, laid-back island vibe. The menu is straightforward and easy to understand, which I actually appreciate. No unnecessary complications. But here's where things started to slip. We were a group of four, clearly hungry, clearly trying to understand what works best if you're eating on the beach. I had to actively pull information out of the staff -- what to order, how portions work, what makes sense for first-timers. It wasn't rude, just uncomfortable. I shouldn't feel like I'm bothering someone by asking how to order food at a place that lives off tourists. When the food was ready, we were handed four separate containers, utensils, and drinks -- no bag, no offer, no question. Just "here you go." We were heading straight to the beach. Luckily, there were four of us to carry everything. For a $109 bill, that kind of service simply doesn't match the price point. A bag or even the courtesy of asking would've gone a long way. Now, the important part -- the poke itself. It was good. Fresh fish, solid flavors, well balanced. No complaints there. The food did its job, and I enjoyed eating it by the ocean. But overall? Good food alone isn't always enough. I don't usually give four-star reviews, but this is one of those cases. Beautiful spot, tasty poke, but service that feels a bit too indifferent for the prices they charge. Thank you -- but next time, I'll try a different place. read more
Delicious poke. VERY expensive. The poke here is outstanding. Very fresh and flavorful and their flavor choices are awesome. Love the toppings too. But the portion is incredibly small for the price so we probably will not return. There is poke just as good for more affordable at other places! Outdoor only seating on a small patio but we didn't have trouble finding a table. read more
1 month ago
The best poke in Kauai is here! Fresh, local, tasty and unbelievable Hawaiian. Hidden inside the China Young Village. Come early to avoid the long lines. read more
12 days ago
14 days ago
Was good but like other reviews have mentioned, super expensive. The quality was good and it was filling but wish I found some spot that had more reasonable pricing. read more
We stumbled across this place after grabbing coffee. We had just wrapped up hiking the napali coast and were starving. I looked up on Yelp a place to eat and found Hanalei Poke. I didn't realize until we were there that it had been featured in Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-In's and Dives. We got there and there was no one in line. After placing our order at the counter, we grabbed a seat. Our food was ready in less than 10-15 minutes, but by that point the line was SO long. The food was incredible! It was so fresh and flavorful. The ordering style is different. You order based off certain ingredients and poke style. I ordered the security, while the others ordered the paddler. It was super unique but so delicious! read more
Another amazing poke meal! When you get fresh fish and you add it to the other amazing ingredients it's hard to beat! I ordered the Kealia that had watermelon and mangoes along with mint in it! Wife ordered PONO and liked hers as well. Nothing fancy here but great food! read more
We tried lots of poke places on our trip and this was definitely our favorite. They have a counter you can order at and some tables to sit at inside and outside. I got the hanalei special. The fish was fresh and the poke was delicious. At $24 I thought it was pricy though. read more
4 months ago
The food was fantastic here. I had the Hanalei plate and it was delicious. Everything was fresh and the flavors were punchy and perfect. No notes. read more
10 months ago
11 months ago
The poke is fresh and delicious. The salad didn't have any dressing on it, that part was disappointing but overall good stop. read more
7/10 - paddler: had a strong wasabi flavor which i liked. the rice was hot and cooked well. however, the fish was cut up into tiny little pieces and i personally didn't like it that much. i feel like the quality of the fish may have been lacking as well. it was also $25 for a tiny bowl so way overpriced compared to other poke bowls i've had on the island. not worth in my opinion. read more
4 months ago
We stopped by here a few times passing through North Shore and loved the poke! The flavor is unique from other poke spots and this spot was featured on Diners, Drive Ins, & Dives. The first time my husband and I split the Hanalei Special and it was a good amount of food. The second time we got a Mini Plate of the Kealia which had a really unique taste with watermelon, mango, and macadamia nuts mixed in. The price can be a little higher but we understand a sign said fish was low and market price is higher but the price of good fresh poke is worth it! Glad we got to stop by her a few times we loved it each time. read more
I tried 3 times to come back to this place and love it, however, the seasoning and backlash that I got for saying I was allergic to onion was a bit embarrassing and not taken seriously. This is what I got after I asked for no onion and eye rolls from the staff. The location is in cute little market where I was able to get a good. However just please next time take allergies serious because I really would love to come back and enjoy something without the embarrassment. 7/10 for the food platter read more
Truly the best poke I've ever had so far in my life! The flavor was beyond fresh and the perfect amount of everything in each bite. Be prepared for quite a wait for your order, but trust me it is SO worth it! I went with the signature 'Hanalei Special' that was featured on the food channel special that highlighted this location, so I figured it ought to be great. Limited seating but somehow everyone finds a place. 10/10! Get a Wai Koko coconut water to pair with it for the perfect duo. read more
Not many poke places offer a great vegetarian option, so it's really nice when one does! This tofu poke was absolutely incredible and loaded up with flavors and toppings. They also have a great selection of things that you can add in. It is a cute little building right in the heart of Hanalei and they have a covered outdoor area to eat, we went to the beach which I highly recommend! The staff is super friendly and nice and was also able to help me when I had a couple questions. It does get busy at lunch times but I promise it is worth the wait! read more
5 months ago
The fish was VERY fresh and tasty with all of the sides complementing this and this was definitely the best fish I have had in Hawaii. The service was pretty good and the restaurant idea of how you order and then get a seat to see the crazy mountains is really nice. read more
Wowwww. Only my second day on the island but I knew by the vibe this place was gonna be good. The poke melted in your mouth!! I ordered the hanalei special that was the perfect balance of sweet and spicy with mango, avo and all the fixings. I got it over rice and salad. My husband got the Hawaiian bowl - they were really nice and took out all the onion for him bc of his food sensitivity - greatly appreciated!! 10/10 recommend! read more
Good (but pricey) poke with gluten free options in Hanalei. Portions are decent but not huge. Staff was nice and knowledgeable about allergy questions. They have a small shaded patio to eat on and it also makes a great takeout option for lunch on the beach. read more
If you are in Hanalei and craving poke, then I would check out Hanalei Poke. It's a small, walk up and order place. Quick, friendly service. They have a whole list of options starting with which type of base you want and what style of poke. I went with the Pono with white rice. It has spicy mayo, cilantro, avacado and furikake. So ono! Check em out! read more
6 months ago
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