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    HanaPa'a 2

    4.9 (72 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 5:00 pm
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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    kimchee ahi patties

    ho i came in hungry asf. braddah at the front took great care of my mom and i when we walked in. he went through the whole menu and everything sounded soooooo good. its kanak attack time ‍ everything tasted just as good as it sounded. i got 1/4 lb hawaiian ahi, 1/2 lb garlic chili crunch ahi, poke nachos, kimchee ahi patties, and the kalima combo. poke was melting in my mouth all other food was packed with flavor and the mac salad reminded me of my papa's, very nostalgic i will definitely be back, especially for more poke nachos!

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    Justin H.

    Still the best , same as the location in Hawaii Kai. Menu little bit different, but this place is the best. Inside very clean , clean table to dine in , great food great service. You haven't been here , you gotta come

    Karaage chicken and poke bowl
    Christine G.

    Solid local grindz spot! Friendly, helpful staff with quick service. The karaage chicken hit the spot--crispy, flavorful chicken over rice with a generous portion and classic sides like mac salad and fresh veggies. Everything tasted fresh and satisfying. We also tried a poke bowl that was packed with flavor. Quick, casual, and perfect when you're craving a good local-style meal. Shared space with shimazu shave ice, so if you have room to eat more, grab a shave ice when you're pau!

    Ahi & Tako
    Doreen T.

    When you're craving poke but also want a little something extra, Hana Paʻa 2 is the perfect spot. We were warmly greeted by the super aloha owner or worker, who kindly walked us through the entire menu since it was our first visit. Unfortunately, they no longer serve salmon poke as part of the high cost during our January 2026 visit, so I went with an ahi poke bowl with added tako octopus. My husband chose the Shacho mix plate, which he chose with ahi poke, karaage chicken, rice, and mac salad. He loved it and said it was the best of both worlds. My poke bowl was incredibly fresh and delicious, and we enjoyed dining in which they have about 4-5 tables available. The space is shared with Shimazu Shave Ice, though they were closed when we visited. I only wish we had more time in Oahu to come back again!

    Carry out assorted dips, salads and more
    Katherine A.

    The people at HanaPa'a are super aloha friendly serving poke and other Hawaiian plates. The cafe is cute with five tables for dine-in. Most people take food to go. You order at the counter. I didn't want poke so John, the clerk, steered me to the Garlic Karaage Chicken. And, wow, it was delicious. The plate was beautiful. The chicken has a dark crispy coating that is slightly sweet with a bit of spice and a sprinkling of Furikake. The meat is tender and juicy. The salad was dressed with a Thai ginger dressing that was refreshing. I selected the brown rice. The Mac salad was really good (not sweet like other Mac salads). The plate had a lot of food and is easily shareable. (I took half home for dinner.) The place has a steady stream of locals buying poke or the garlic chicken. I thought the prices were reasonable. Parking is available in their small private lot. I'd return and definitely recommend. I will be craving the Garlic Chicken.

    Jubilee F.

    First off, as a local girl, I've been eating poke bowls forever so I know a good one and let me just say this one was more than good, it was great!! It was $18 for a 2 choice poke bowl and I love the fact that you can choose sushi rice or white rice. Sushi rice for the win! It also comes with namasu and takuan which I LOVE! I got the spicy mayo and ginger shoyu poke. They were both phenomenal and dare I say the best poke I've ever had! It was so fresh and flavorful. Also, the portion size was big! Nowadays, that is hard to come across especially for $18! I'm so glad I found out about this place because I'll definitely be coming here from now on. It's my new fave poke spot!

    Kalua Pig Bowl ($15)
    Lena J.

    HanaPa'a 2 was my favorite poke place that I tried over a span of two weeks in Big Island and O'ahu. During my one week in O'ahu, I came here three times. I highly recommend paying them a visit. Recommended: -Ahi Fever - this comes with 3 types of tuna: spicy mayo, furikake seared, and kimchi ahi patty. Servce with rice, greens, and mac salad. Great! I really liked having a sampling of the tuna prepared three different ways, especially the spicy mayo ahi. -Poke: I tried the spicy mayo salmon, spicy chili crunch salmon, garlic shoyu salmon, sweet ginger shoyu ahi, sweet ginger shoyu salmon, and Hawaiian salmon. I really liked all of them (except the Hawaiian was a bit salty for my preference). I also really liked the options to pick 1/2 1/2 for poke bowls and the options for rice/greens. They also have non-poke dishes (both mains and sides/desserts). I liked their haupia and kalua pig bowl; the latter was less salty and oily compared to other other kalua pork that I tried. Service is extremely kind and friendly. There are a few tables and chairs; it's a bit crowded as it's in the same location as Shimazu Shave Ice.

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    Craig T.

    Tonight for dinner I was craving for some kind of fish plate . I remember my sister mentioning that HanaPaa 2 had pretty good poke and plate lunches . So cool I made my way down to Castle St. actually right behind Rainbow Drive inn. HanaPaa is located in the small parking lot entrance on Castle St. Very friendly local guys greeting you once you enter their doors. Counter person explained to me in detail how to order your poke bowl . Starch , sides along with your fish and how you want it prepared. I ordered my wife a Salmon poke bowl which she loves Salmon over sushi rice . I was sold on their Garlic crusted Parmesan Ahi . My plate lunch came with a toss salad along with a Mac salad over sushi rice and 2 nice pieces of garlic crusted Parmesan Ahi. Prices were ok although the sushi rice you can hardly taste the rice vinegar. Next time I'll try their spicy Ahi or Shoyu Ahi . Support local

    hawaiian ahi and spicy mayo ahi poke bowl (bottom) + cali crunch bowl (top)
    jessica l.

    I came around 2pm on a Tuesday and there were open seats. The seating is limited because they share the space with a shave ice place. Food came out relatively fast for the amount of orders they were getting. Both of the bowls had very fresh ahi and i really like the addition of the pickled vegetables. Portions were also good for the price!

    Ahi poke bowl
    Johnny H.

    I had a ton of poke during my trip to Hawaii and I think this was one of my top spots I tried. I ended up ordering a poke bowl with the ahi in Hawaiian and shoyu. Fish was fresh, sauce was perfect, and I loved that you could choose sushi rice as a base. I wish I didn't eat as much beforehand so I could have tried some of their other options on the menu. Very close to Waikiki so I highly recommend making the short trip here. They also have a free private parking lot which is a plus in such a busy area.

    Ahi Fever DELICIOUS
    Carla B.

    SOO FRESH SOO DELICIOUS, I am so glad I chose this to be my birthday lunch!! Da best!!! The order was made fast, Oh my goodness!!! Like the fish was supper tasty I can't wait to go back!! So glad they are close by my home and my work. Love that I found my go to when I want to ensure having a great day!! Can't wait to try more of what their menu has to offer. All my coworkers loved the food too. Made for a great birthday lunch. Supper appreciative of the Kulolo Crunch it brought me back to hana bata days when my dad used to bring it home for special occasions. I love the fact I got to support local, and it's even better when the customer service is EXCELLENT!!

    Stuart O.

    We got a couple of poki bowls and a cali crunch bowl. The fish and sauces were great. I'm used to poki bowls coming with veggie options and they don't really have that, although I asked for avocado which they added. I've updated this review after trying more poke places in Hawaii. I think this is standard. I'm used to mainland poke bowls. The fish and sauce were great.

    ahi fever
    Nicole P.

    HanaPa'a was the first stop on my itinerary after landing, and it was the best decision! Absolutely delicious food to begin our trip in Honolulu. Shoutout to Amanda & Felix' (on Youtube) recommendation~ My bf and I shared an ahi fever and it was nothing short of amazing... and I miss this a lot lol. The poke and seared ahi were really fresh, and the kimchi patty was so flavorful and moist. Appreciated everything else that was included in this plate like the salad bed under the seared ahi, mac salad, pickled veg and pickled ginger. Incredible textures and flavors throughout the plate, and the portion was great! The person helping us order was sooo kind - he was so helpful and patient when we were ordering, and when the orders came out, he pointed out each element of our plates/bowls and labeled the container lids with the fish + name of the order. :) Definitely coming back here when I have the chance!

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    Local fresh fish. 2nd time very happy with food and service. I got the furikake seared ahi plate and da buggah was ono.

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