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    Hanalei Poke

    4.3 (514 reviews)
    ModerateFood Trucks, Salad, Poke
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    HANALEI POKE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Camille D.

    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

    Local boy...amazing!
    Richard L.

    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!

    Kealia Bowl
    CJ K.

    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 :(

    Paddler poke
    Cindy L.

    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.

    Super grom
    Sneha S.

    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!

    Hanalei special poke
    Anna P.

    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 special plate
    Jerry H.

    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.

    Hanalei special
    Rachel C.

    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.

    Amy B.

    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.

    Vitali Z.

    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.

    Outside
    Paul M.

    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!

    Audrey L.

    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!

    Hanalei poke plate
    Yung K.

    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.

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    Super delicious poke, nice variety, easy, no wait, no fuss, no frills spot on n a busy area.

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    Truly delicious poke! Don't miss this food truck while in Hanalei! I wish I could go back to try their whole menu :) Cash only

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    5 years ago

    The best poke I had on the island! Stood in line in the rain, still worth it. Super yum!!!

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    3 years ago

    Very good poke bowls with rice or lettuce or both. great flavors, very fresh ginger. Best poke I had on the island

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    Fresh never fishy poke at a generous price for its portion in hanalei! I'm excited for their new location to open up!

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    Absolutely amazing Poke Bowls. Great Lunch sitting out on the patio. Friendly and helpful service at the counter. Best Poke on the island!

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    Very nice outdoor eatery at the One Hotel in Hanalei, Kauai. Walking into the hotel reminded me of…read morethe White Lotus series, beautiful hotel. The Sandbox was not busy surprisingly so we were seated right away. It's next to the pool area so it is very casual. Service was good, maitais delicious and the food was great. We settled on sharing some pizzas, salads, and futikake fries for the littles. Def would go back again.

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