Came back to Hi Life three years later and had another great experience. I once again got the spicy aburi salmon bowl and enjoyed it. Next time I come back, I want to try the Hi-Life traditional ahi tuna poke bowl. I also tried the area 206 curry and it was delicious and spicy. We sat outside on a beautiful August afternoon for lunch. read more

Hi Life - Spicy aburi salmon bowl - Japanese Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

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Came here about 12:30pm on a Sunday and it was packed! Lots of seating though but prepared to share the space :) the service was very friendly and quick. They give you a paper receipt and you give it back to them when you pick up your order. The salmon poke bowl was decent and very fresh. Wish the truffle / aioli flavor was a bit stronger. The soft serve was very much worth it for the $5. Order Truffle & yuzu aioli salmon poke bowl $19 Hojicha soft serve $5 Vanilla soft serve (you can ask for no sauce) $5 read more

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Awesome food, affordable prices! We got the Poké Sho-Ka-Do Box (poke sampler) for $40 - def enough for two people with a side of rice. Very good! Also have drinks. We also got spam musubi ($3.50) and tuna onigiri for our kids. read more

Hi Life - Poke sho ka do - Japanese Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

Wanted a quick bite to eat before taking the ferry back to Seattle. I like that you can buy the poke just by the pound and they definitely had some interesting flavors. We got the Hi-Life traditional soy and it was pretty good. It was smaller than I expected, but that was okay because it was just a snack. The food came out quickly and the staff were very friendly. read more

Hi Life - Menu - Japanese Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

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Fresh poke and chirashi - flavors were good and quality of fish was good. It's a cute little shack with friendly service. Could be more generous with the fish vs the rice and other filler ratio. I will say whatever pickled veg was in there was super tasty. read more

Hi Life - Scallop & chirashi - Japanese Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

My wife and I stopped by Hi Life for lunch on a recent visit to Bainbridge Island. Between the two of us, we shared the Shokado Bento Box ($40.00). We were on the fence on whether or not this would be enough food initially and contemplated ordering more food but I'm glad we did not. The spread of eight different poke bar items -- 3 varieties of ahi and Atlantic salmon, one scallop, and one tako, was more than enough to fill us up. The fish here was all really fresh tasting and properly prepared. There wasn't a single bite that was stringy or tough to chew. I also liked that none of the poke were overly salty. During a recent visit to Hawaii, I found that most of the poke I had there needed to be eaten with rice because they were so over-seasoned. Glad to see that was not the case here! From the bento box, my favorite item was tied between the scallops and one of the salmon pokes topped with an aioli. If you're visiting Bainbridge Island and are looking for a delicious lunch, I would definitely recommend checking out Hi Life. read more

Hi Life - Japanese Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

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Location is amazing! Right off the ferry. The place has a lot of outdoor seatings. We ordered a bento(the curry is from rondo in cap hill Seattle, it never disappoints), rice bowl and some poke by the pound. All fish are very fresh and they gave us a good amount. Would definitely come back again! read more

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You'll go right past it if you follow the road where cars enter and exit the ferry on Bainbridge Island. We were able to access it easily by walking on the sidewalk. Looks like it used to be a gas station or auto shop, so definitely a unique feel. Totally casual. Order at the register and they bring out your order when ready. Indoor and outdoor seating. Fast and friendly service! Our fam of 4 got 4 spam musubi, an ahi tuna poke bowl, edamame, and 2 Moscow mules made with their own ginger beer. Plenty of food for wife and I and our two small kids. Everything was amazing! Just under $70 including tax and small tip as of July 2026. read more

Hi Life - Spam musubi, Moscow mules, ahi tune poke bowl, edamame - Japanese Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

overall this was good! we also tried their locally homemade vanilla soft serve. "the short ribs are enjoyable if you prefer a smoky, charred flavor in addition to the marinade. they're grilled fresh outside, tender and easy to eat." the chirashi bowl was fun, there was tako, sake, ahi, cut up small squares of spam, ikura, kani... i think this is the best of makoto kimoto's establishments thus far (rondo, tamari bar, suika at least). i'd say of all the spots on bainbridge this is worth the stop. everywhere else is rather expensive and the quality just doesn't feel like it aligns, but here - it's right on the nose. read more

Hi Life - short rib special w/rice (included), chirashi bowl - Japanese Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

Wonderful spot and fresh fish! Can get bowls or order by the 1/2 and full lb which I like!! Customizable with the sauces too which is fun! Gives very island vibes right off the ferry! read more

Hi Life - Salmon bowl - Japanese Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

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Hands down the best poke I've ever had. Super yum. Great place to sit down and eat. Kind staff. Loved it! read more

Hi Life - Poke Sho-ka-do 9 box - Japanese Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

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Absolutely amazing in every way! Long line and not an empty table there, and that's probably because the food is so dang good. Even though they were busy, they were super quick. Line moved fast and food was out in no time. The place is small and cozy, and majority of the seating is outside. Everything we tried was delicious! read more

Hi Life - Salmon poke bowl (truffle and yuzu aioli), octopus poke (traditional), salmon plate - Japanese Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

I wish I took a picture but I was so hungry at 2PM trying to catch my ferry that I just devoured the poke bowl. I got two salmon scoops and the salmon chunks are nice and big (some people don't like the big chunks), but I like it. It reminds me of sashimi or nigiri. I also like the unique toppings like the pickled (eggplant?) or cucumber that they use is unique and tastes so good paired with the poke. For around $20, it's not bad but it's on the smaller side. I gave it 5 stars for freshness, uniqueness of toppings and quality. The taste was sooo good. I can see how there are reviews about this place on social media. It's worth the hype, I would go to bainbridge just for the poke! Also it's right by the ferry terminal so it's conveniently located right by the ferry for pedestrians to just walk to. It's a little unassuming place right by the parking lot. I initially thought it was a gas station. they also have a little shop inside. I wanted to try their Japanese sweet Sandos but they didn't have any. Overall, amazing. Next time I'll try their poke sampler ($40). That looks amazing!!! read more

Fresh fish, good vibes, tough-to-beat value. What's not to like? While Bainbridge is a great weekend destination, I've always found the food to be a bit underwhelming. HI LIFE is an exception, and will be a go-to going forward. The Poke sho-ka-do box is a great option for open minded first-timers. It's a huge amount of food, easily satisfying two and giving you a nice sense of the variety of fish and marinades on offer. Note that it's a fixed set, so you'll likely end up with some marinades/fish you prefer over others. The mayo-base poke wasn't my jam, but that's personal preference. One note, it'd be nice if the box included rice. it's available for $3 extra, which feels trivial. As for dining environs, it's located in a refurbished service station. There's limited indoor seating by the service counter, but most tables are under the overhang where gas pumps would have once been. I'd go at a slightly off-time if possible to ensure you get a seat! Overall: 4.5/5 read more

Hi Life - Poke sho-ka-do - Japanese Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

Very fresh and large portions of fish! Ordered online while on the ferry to Bainbridge and it was ready early. We ordered the ahi poke bowl and the sampler. The sampler was humongous! Definitely shareable between 2-3 people. The lemon highballs were also delicious and strong. Plenty of outdoor seating and it was lovely on a nice sunny day. read more

Hi Life - sampler box and ahi poke bowl - Japanese Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

Two huge poke bento boxes for 7 people and we could not even finish them that alone says a lot. The portions are incredibly generous, but what really stood out was how fresh and high-quality everything tasted. Our total was about $100 which is so good considering how good the poke was. The staff were also super kind and helpful. We were originally about to order three boxes, but they actually recommended sticking with two, saying it would be enough and they were completely right. We were stuffed. Each bento box comes with a variety of poke styles (9) you can mix and try, which made the whole experience even better. Every single one we tried was fresh, flavorful, and really well-prepared. I'm from Seattle, but this is absolutely worth the ferry ride to Hi Life. I'll definitely be coming back. read more

Hi Life - Poke Bento Box - Japanese Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

Cute little shack like restaurant with plenty of outdoor seating. Super accessible to the ferry and downtown. The food was fresh and flavorful and was pretty reasonably priced and provided a good size portion of everything. I really enjoyed the chili based sauce to add more texture and spice. read more

Hi Life - Salmon - Japanese Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

What a cool, little spot in Bainbridge! We stopped in for lunch after taking the ferry over from Seattle. We wanted to try several of their pokes, so ordered the Shokado Bento Box ($40) for two of us, although it would have been enough for all 3 of us. Our favorites were the traditional ahi and salmon. My husband got the ahi burger (ground ahi w/ spices) which was really good, too, and some seaweed potato chips which were addictive. You can also order a ginger ale with their house made ginger syrup, or a cocktail with whiskey added, which hit the spot. read more

Hi Life - Great pokes - enjoyed the Shokado Sampler - Japanese Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

Honestly was super excited to try this place, but let us down a bit. Ahi was cut into way too large pieces and there was a bit more connective tissue on the fish than ideal. Also no avocado on the menu at all threw me off. Even if it is an add on I'm adding avocado every time. Overall pretty overhyped. Ordered the yuzu hellz ahi bowl. Seaweed salad a little too fishy and slimey, I love seaweed salad typically, but not this one. Weird unlabeled purple things that came in the bowl were a surprise and not great! Probably wouldn't come back, but not awful. Drinks were good though, servers nice read more

Hi Life - Mid ahi bowl - Japanese Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

Portions were good. It was pricey but I definitely got my moneys worth. I liked the seaweed salad that came with the bowl. The area is super cute and you can watch people line up for the ferry. Very convenient location to the ferry. read more

Hi Life - Unagi don bowl - Japanese Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

We visited Hi Life during our day trip from Seattle! The service is what you would expect at a casual eatery. You decide what you want to eat and drink (order at kiosk). The staff will bring out the food to the outdoor dining by area. I found the truffle poke to be just mayo poke - it doesn't taste like truffle enough at all. I also didn't eat all the sides in my bowl. I'm used to paying for fish by the pound so it felt like wasted bowl space. read more

Hi Life - Menu - Japanese Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

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This place reminds me of a beach shack selling fresh fish by the sea. I enjoyed their salmon poke bowl though I wished the salmon pieces were cut a bit smaller. My friend mentioned that the fish wasn't fishy at all which is always a good sign. Their hojicha latte was pretty good too but I would probably try something different next time. The spam musubis seem to be a popular choice since they were already sold out by the afternoon. When I say beach shack vibes, I mean it. The place basically only has outdoor seating, and depending on where you sit, you might have to deal with a few flies or relentless sun. There are tables with umbrellas and folks are nice to share their shady space. Still fun experience nonetheless and great poke. read more

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Took the ferry to Bainbridge and this was definitely a highlight. We split an octopus appetizer which was perfect. And we each got a poke bowl and split an ice cream. We felt portions were generous and the rice was perfect! I could see how local people would make this a regular stop! read more

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The poke here is amazing. I only wish I had more time on this island to try more food at Hi life. Do not skip this one! Salmon poke with chili oil was to die for! read more

Hi Life - Japanese Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

I started to pay with cash and the person at the register told me they except no cash. Obviously I missed the sign because this store has an overload of menu signs absolutely on every space to overwhelm you. I was made to feel stupid by the two people behind the counter who started laughing and rolling their eyes the minute I sat down after ordering. Then, the person with the face jewelry, grabbed the NO CASH sign and wrote "please" on it. Nice way to make fun of customers make me feel stupid. Do better! read more

Got the 9 box and an island bento to share between 3 people and it was a decent amount of food! The box contains: 3 types of salmon, 3 types of tuna, scallop, octopus, and pickled veggies. Each fish consisted of a liiiight soy? marinade, mayo, and spicy mayo version. The island bento consisted of a small chowder, small curry, seaweed salad, crab salad, and tuna mayo on top of rice. Great quality fish. read more

If you come to Bainbridge you HAVE to come here. Bainbridge is very much a one and done thing as far as touristy stuff goes, but this place alone has us planning on making another trip just to eat here. We got the nine sampler box and every single poke option was so fresh and tasty. Very good portions. Both soft serves were excellent, but the Suntory Whiskey soft serve blew my mind. Please don't skip it. The service here is excellent and so kind and everything was so good I had to go back up to the counter just to let them know and thank them. read more

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Awesome place right across from the ferry lot. They have parking, outdoor seating and a chill vibe. Friendly service. Various choices of fresh poke. Definitely be back to try all of them when we're on Bainbridge. read more

I had the opportunity to hop on a ferry with my husband on a Thursday afternoon, to Bainbridge Island. We strolled down the town for about two hours and found a place to eat. We tried Hi Life as it had good reviews, and we got the Unagi bowl and the chirashi bowl. The unagi bowl was the best unagi I've ever had in my whole life..! I was so surprised how juicy and tender the meat was. The chirashi bowl was filled with seasoned raw salmon, tuna, octopus, imitation crab meat, spam and salmon roe. I highly highly recommend both dishes. I am sad this place is a ferry away. I would probably come to this restaurant every week if it was in the inlands. Service is nice, all very attentive. Restaurant has a opened seating area, and it's a pretty big space. I am so glad I tried this place for my washington trip. read more

Hi Life - Chirashi bowl (happy hour $20) - Japanese Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

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The poke sho-ka-do box was a great option to try the different types of poke - i really liked the yuzu truffle salmon one! The special salmon bow was also really good and very tender. There's lots of seating outdoor and a few inside. It's right there when you exit the ferry terminal so very convenient! Service is nice and friendly! read more

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I got the spicy ahi tuna bowl and wow, it was huge. Everything was super fresh and full of flavor. The bowl is pretty big, so if you're someone who usually doesn't finish your food, you might want to share it. I also had a beer, and it was poured just right super cold and refreshing. All around a great poke spot located on Bainbridge Island, right off the ferry exit. It looks like an old gas station repurposed into a cute little poke shop. Perfect place to sit, relax, and take in the views. The service was great quick and welcoming. read more

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Excellent poke bowls. The crab and seaweed salads are so good and the combination of everything in the bowl is perfect. I have tried the musubi rolls and they were just okay so I would pass on those next time :) You order at the counter. The workers have been friendly both times that I've gone. I heard that they have good soft serve which I'll have to try sometime!! There isn't a whole lot of seating but that hasn't been an issue either times that I've gone. read more

Hi Life - Poke bowl - Japanese Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

Absolutely amazing poke and a hidden gem on Bainbridge Island. Service was incredibly fast, I ordered the traditional salmon and scallop poke and they were incredibly flavorful and reasonably priced! I've had my fair share of poke and would definitely recommend this place whenever visiting bainbridge island. They have seating available indoors and outdoors. You're able to order online or in person up at the front. Parking: Free small lot right in front of the building read more

Hi Life - Scallop poke, salmon poke and salmon poke bowl - Japanese Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

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My cousin took us here while we visited Bainbridge and it lived up to her hype. We got some kalbi ribs and a variety of poke to share among 3 adults and it was plenty, and everything was great. The fish was fresh and the flavors were amazing. Would absolutely come back next time we're in the area. read more

Hi Life - Japanese Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

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Bainbridge is the founding place of Pickle Ball but what really stands out to me is the POKE SHO-KA-DO "9" BOX from Hi Life! It's pricey but totally worth it for NINE different types of poke. All decent portions with generous toppings as well! It'll set you back about $45 but I sincerely mean it, when I tell you it's worth it. I took a ferry from Seattle for this poke box- it was an absolute NEED! Every piece of poke was tender and delicious, and saucy and scrumptious. It's been a few months and I still think about it regularly. Along with the box, I grabbed a spam musubi ($3.50) and its was so delicious! Truly the most delicious musubi I've ever had. So moist and flavorful, I should've bought five. We walked to the restaurant but there was nearby parking. Seating inside and outside, outside tables were large picnic tables- for larger or multiple groups. The person taking our order was very kind and patient while I asked silly questions and made decisions. I so wish I was a Washington local so I could make the trip every so often for a giant platter box of poke and my body weight in spam musubi! read more

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Hi Life is an interesting little restaurant located in a renovated gas station. It's owned by the same restaurant group as Rondo, Gyo Gyo En, and Tamari Bar, and serves some familiar menu items shared with the other restaurants, but also some food that's only available here. The restaurant is mostly open concept with plenty of seating on the patio or inside under the shade. There are three parking spots right in front and it's located very close to the ferry holding area, so it's convenient to visit while waiting for the ferry. Islander's Bento ($20) - The pictures make this dish look tiny, but the portion size is pretty substantial. It comes with clam chowder in the first small compartment. The chowder is actually very good, surprisingly so for a place that doesn't specialize in it. It's thick and rich, with good clean clam juice flavor. The bit of rayu on top adds a bit of spice and smokiness. Mixing it into the chowder creates a pretty unique taste that I enjoyed quite a bit. In the other small compartment, they give their famous Area 206 curry - the same as with Tamari Bar and Rondo, and just as good as those places. Chock full of beef, making it chunky, thick, and rich, full of umami and curry flavor. It's almost like a curry bolognese! One of my favorite Japanese-style curries. In the largest compartment, there's firstly rice, perfectly cooked medium grain as always from this restaurant group. On top, a scoop of seaweed salad that is definitely made in house. It's not nearly as salty as some others. There's sesame mixed in, and the seaweed mostly has a good rubbery crunch, but some parts seem to be a bit mushy. It's not that vinegary and instead is more sweet with a more natural kombu-like umami. There's also a bit of an oiliness but no sesame oil flavor. There's a krab salad that's pretty typical surumi based salad. Nothing special, but good to eat on the rice. It's lightly dressed in mayo, and the flavors are balanced. Finally, there's some poke, which unfortunately is by far my least favorite part of the dish as a whole. The fish is mixed with mayo and sesame, then topped with small fried rice balls on top, adding a crunchy texture. Why do I say "fish" generically? Because I can't actually tell what kind of fish it was. The flavor is completely covered by the copious amounts of mayo smothering the fish. All I could taste was mayo, nothing else. At least I could tell it was fresh raw fish and based on the interior redness, it seems like tuna.... A really disappointing poke. Food overall a (4/5) Hi Life serves stellar curry and clam chowder, combined with subpar poke, at least for my tastes. Perhaps their other poke mixtures are better? Bathrooms - They have one on the inside, and a portapotty outside around the corner. read more

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Best poke bowls on the island. These poke bowls do not disappoint and might be the reason to come check out bainbridge as they put many Seattle spots to shame!! Large chunks of super fresh fish. Large portions. The bowl fills you up! Service is quick and the seating is small but unique! read more

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Hi Life is a favorite stop for me every time I visit Bainbridge Island. It's basically right next to the ferry and makes for a great lunch. The ahi poke bowl is solid and much better than more famous poke spots. I recommend the traditional marinade. I will say that Hi Life's parent restaurant Rondo seems to use higher quality fish and rice. They also have a spicy miso aioli that I would love to see at their BI store. The curry rice is also very good at Hi Life and perfect for brisk weather. There is no katsu, but that's perfectly understandable given the space. It is probably great with the onsen egg. Recommended for your first meal on the island, a quick dinner before the ferry or even a drink with their housemade highballs. read more

Hi Life - ahi poke with truffle yuzu aioli - Japanese Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

Cute little restaurant on Bainbridge Island. A lot of outdoor seating but very limited indoor seating. They have a variety of foods but seem to specialize in Poke. Stopped by Happy Hour. Had the Salmon and Tuna poke special for only $10. It was a perfect snack while wandering about. read more

Hi Life - Salmon and Tuna happy hour special $10 - Japanese Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

Great poke box! We loved getting off the ferry and having lunch at this great stop! The staff are nice and friendly and the outdoor dining area was perfect for our first stop in Bainbridge. read more

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