DISCLAIMER REVIEW FOR POKE ONLY :: I just had the worst…read morepoke bowl I've ever had in my life. I did not go in store to purchase it, someone else brought it home to me. I would've immediately noticed that the fish is NOT worth eating. I'm starving. We are in a flash flood watch. I forced myself to give it a shot, & immediately was filled with regret as I spit it back out. It was disgusting & my "limu poke," wasn't even POKE. It was straight up mush. I'm even second-guessing if it was even ahi. I've never seen poke like that before, how it immediately disintegrated while using my chopsticks to pick it up. Not even the kine that is made to be patty style. I know it's previously frozen, but I have no idea what that was. On top of all of that there was a black hair in my poke. ** As seen in the photo ** My mouth dropped open when I saw the reviews of people raving about how good it is.... then I clicked on their profiles & saw they're all tourist, so of course they like it. As a local, do NOT waste your money. My food went straight in the trash. There's actually no good poke places on this side...even the Tamura's Hau'ula is the worst one on the island. I need to drive all the way to Kaneohe to Kbay Bros to get decent poke smh.

This location has realllyyyyy gone downhill in the last 5 years. They are definitely ripping off…read moretourists (because they can at this location). The poke is not fresh anymore and expensive! You're better off going to Tamura's for groceries and poke! Or somewhere local for poke! Also the young cashiers are weird...

In the sleepy town of Laie on the North Shore of Oahu, my son and I stopped into Seven Brothers to…read moretry their signature burger and fries. We were welcomed into the small hole-in-the-wall restaurant in a neighborhood strip mall by a young woman named Telani. Telani could not have been more excited to tell us everything there was to know about the entire menu and the history of the family who owned it. Telani was so genuinely interested in us and asked question after question that made us feel like we were celebrities that had just walked into a small town diner. Telani is the star of this story, but I want to mention that the other two employees left a positive impression as well, amazing service is clearly a culture at this restaurant. Our shake took a little longer than usual because they were accommodating a young boy with a severe peanut allergy. At the end of our meal, Telani walked over and handed us a personalized postcard that she had written to commemorate our visit! This 17-year-old medical student at BYU Hawaii just put my own customer service expectations to absolute shame. I cannot wait to get back to my hotel staff and share this story and hopefully inspire them to start writing some postcards of their own. I've just finished writing one of my own. P.S. All the food was AMAZING! We got the Shez's paniolo burger, the Sterlings teriyaki burger, the paniolo fries, the banana bread, and a vanilla shake with Nutella and Oreo. Gonna have to hit the hotel treadmill hard tomorrow.

Burger and everything with was very tasty. Burger patty was on point, the crazy fries were super…read morefilling. To be fair I don't eat as much as I use to. But, very tempting to eat the burger here and take crazy fries to go. Service was friendly and quick. The decor was nice and super chill. Definitely a go to burger spot.

Fat Poi does catering and it's just as good as that place in Waiahole. Because it was catering, we…read moregot to try more things than are on the daily Food Truck Menu. Their Kalua Pork is all the things--salty, smoky, juicy, tender, shredded meaty goodness. Their Squid Luau is perfect--the right balance of savory, mildly coconutty, melty luau leaves with bits of chewy squid. The Lomi Salmon has a nice bite from the red and green onions, the freshness from the tomatoes, and that briny saltiness. The Mac-Potato Salad was creamy and chunky, with a little bit of carrot and onion for freshness. The Lau Lau was loving assembled. Each foil packet was lined with a small piece of Ti leaf for flavor. The inside of the Lau Lau contained a piece of sweet potato, a chuck of salted pork, and a small piece of fat to keep everything succulent. More places should put sweet potatoes in their Lau Lau--I'm a fan. The catering buffet also had Chicken Long Rice which looked great with thick rice noodles and lots of chicken and green onions, but I skipped it because I didn't want to pour soup on my plate. I also skipped the white rice and fresh green salad. Another reason to seek out the Fat Poi truck is they do poke bowls and you can get combos to try more things. If you are looking for Hawaiian food, don't hesitate to order from Fat Poi, their food is winnahs!

During a break from the Polynesian Cultural Center, we stopped by the Fat Poi food truck. It was…read moreone, if not the cheapest, option out of the available food trucks and restaurants available. I got an Hawaiian Food with Kalua Pig and Squid Luau as my two choices. It was ready in about 10 minutes. The two main meets were decent and imo were just nicely shredded meat to pair with rice and some diced tomatoes that made for a quick meal. The server was very positive and gracious and there was table seating available as part of the center. Worth a try! But nothing to particularly write home about.

So freaking good!!! Literally melts in your mouth. You can taste the freshness. Love that their…read morefish is local, fresh and sustainably caught. I don't think I've ever eaten a half pound of poke so fast. Should have gotten the full pound. One of their specials was the yuzu wasabi and that absolutely smacked. Will definitely make this a must stop every time we venture up to the north shore.

If you want authentic, high-quality poke, Ry's Poke Shack is a must-stop. The fish is incredibly…read morefresh, perfectly cut, and I absolutely love that they have such unique poke flavors you don't find everywhere else. We actually got to meet the owner, Ry, and he is a really great guy - awesome, friendly service served with genuine aloha spirit. Fun fact for anyone on the mainland: they also just opened up a brand new location in Huntington Beach, California! Incredible flavor, awesome portions, and easily sets the gold standard!

The absolute best Ahi Katsu fix on the island!…read more Tell me I'm not the only one who will drive completely across the island just to satisfy a craving! Whenever I need an Ahi Katsu fix, Ken's Fresh Fish in Laie is our absolute go-to destination. On our last trip, we decided to try the Opah Katsu alongside our usual order, and wow! Both had the most absolute perfect crunch! The fish is incredibly fresh, perfectly fried, and drizzled beautifully with sauce. It is worth every bit of the drive from the Ewa . Outstanding flavor, great quality, and a definitive must-stop if you're up on the North Shore. 10/10!

The best ahi katsu on the Island. Grab a plate, some poke, and fresh fish to cook later and it's…read morewell worth the 70 mile circle island drive. The fresh ahi katsu, huge! 14-16oz, panko crusted and deep fried medium or well done. It is topped with a combo of sweet katsu sauce and garlic mayo all over a bed of rice and a simple pile of dressed lettuce. Always look for the second fresh fish of the day. If available, the ono done katsu style eclipses the ahi. Just the nature of the fish, it is more tender and moist. Total weight is again, about a pound. Note: Fish can also be prepared in garlic butter. It's good but come on, garlic butter vs deep fried in a crispy coating? Good selection of half pound pre weighed containers of fresh ahi poke (ahi sesame ogo, just sayin') and fresh fish filets including ahi, mahi, ono, and marlin. Go early for best selection. Inexpensive. As of November 2025, $16/regular plate. Fresh fish filets, $7.50 / lb less than Costco. Fresh poke, $10/half pound. Cash or card. Same price. No nonsense counter service. Takeaway only. IMPORTANT: they are not active on socials. Last minute closures are posted on their door. Have a backup plan of where to eat ready. All that said, the best and based on the crowd of locals every visit, word is out.

If you're looking for good, inexpensive poke in Hawaii, grocery stores are the way to go. We…read morestopped by Tamura's on our way back to Laie from the Crouching Lion hike. The friendly worker explained the options to us and let us sample a few. They give you two scoops of rice and two different poke flavors. We got sunrise/spicy and shoyu/garlic. The sunrise was our favorite. Total was about $30 for two bowls that were good servings. There's no where to sit, so plan to take it to go to eat at the beach or your hotel.

I had a high expectations after my great 1st poke in Honolulu. This place has fresh poke and we…read moreordered spicy tuna and something lumi but this was lacked flavor. It was mediocre.

The closing date is set, December 15, 2025…read more Their regulars have stepped up their visits while locals living farther away are making their final pilgrimages. By now, anyone who is a fan knows their food so rather than another review, some tips for securing that last taste. 1. They are in a cellular dead zone. All calls made to their number from a cell phone will fail to connect. You MUST call using a land line phone (those things plugged in the wall with physical buttons to press). BUT... 2. They do not answer their phone if they are busy helping customers. Good luck. SO... 3. Go early and order in person. Popular items like the roast pork and hamburger steak sell out by 10am. Others like the kalbi and pulehu shrot ribs by 11:30. 4. Be patient. The wait time is 45min - 1hr. It is accurate. Use the time to grab poke and drinks in neighboring Laie or Kahuku. It's all worth it. Same loaded plates. Same nostalgic taste. Same aloha delivered with a smile. One last time.

Papa Ole's is a spot I heard about from a friend, and it hasn't disappointed me yet. It feels like…read morea small mom and pop type place that locals enjoy, which is always a good sign. My personal favorite is the kalbi ribs. They've got that backyard BBQ taste that feels like a homecooked meal, and it's usually what I end up ordering. Simple, comforting, and it just hits. I also love grabbing food here and taking it down the street to eat at the beach. It's one of those meals that feels even better when you're eating it by the water. I just read that they may be closing soon, and if that's true, thank you for all the delicious meals over the years and wishing the team nothing but the best moving forward.

Definitely worth the stop if you're on this side of the island! We checked out the bakery first,…read morethen grabbed food from the separate chicken sandwich shop. The chicken sandwich and fries were so good we ate every bite before I even thought to take a picture. The whole area has such a fun, relaxed vibe with lots of little shops and places to walk around, making it a great spot to spend some time instead of just grabbing a quick meal. The service was friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. We'll definitely be back!

Super hot in Kahuku the other day but we had decided that we came this far and that I was going to…read morehave garlic shrimp for lunch today. I parked next to the well-known shrimp truck but when I turn my head, I saw the blue truck that was featured in Netflix. So I decided to walk over the hill unfortunately this truck closed at 2 PM for the day. Looking at the distance, I saw seven Brothers and heard a lot of good things about this burger joint. After after browsing the menu, I saw that they did have the garlic shrimp plate and decided on the combo of the garlic shrimp and garlic ahi. I also ordered a drink and and the largest size they had is a medium size at other fast food places however the very sweet counter girl did let me know that refills are free. Sister number one ordered the sandwich Sister number two ordered the regular garlic shrimp plate and my brother-in-law ordered the Seth burger. While we were able to find a table in the patio area, although they also have seating indoors available. As told by the counter girl, our meal would be delivered in about 15 minutes and it came in just under that time We all like our own dishes. The only complaint is that the regular garlic shrimp plate only head six shrimp and they were on the smaller size compared to the other garlic shrimp trucks in the area. To our surprise there was a young girl that's approached her table asking how arm you was and if we needed anything like more sauce, and we did ask her for a knife. And we thought that was a nice touch for counter, ordering and outdoor dining. I do recommend this place for burgers and the however for garlic shrimp plate I do recommend trying one of the other shrimp trucks