(4.5 STARS) Incredibly fresh and delicious poke! Their tuna and blue marlin are locally sourced and…read moredelivered fresh every morning. The line is usually out the door, but don't let that intimidate you- it moves surprisingly quickly! // Build Your Own Poke Bowl We ordered one medium and one large Build Your Own Poke Bowl. You can choose the "all mix" option, which includes tuna, salmon, blue marlin, and shrimp. I never thought there could be such a noticeable difference between poke bowls until I came here. The fish was exceptionally fresh, and because it's not pre-marinated, the texture really shines. You get to choose your own sauces, and they were perfectly balanced with just the right amount of salt and umami- some poke places can be overwhelmingly salty, but not here. Every bite left me wanting more :) My only minor critique is that I would've preferred a slightly higher poke-to-rice ratio. That said, the quality of the fish more than makes up for it, and I'd happily come back again. A medium and large bowl came out to about $32 with our selected toppings. There are a few outdoor tables around the corner, but I'd recommend planning for takeout. Parking is also very tricky in this general area. Overall, super yummy and refreshing lunch option!

The cashier, Koa, was so helpful, good humoured, and patient with me (even with a long line). I…read morewant sure how to order as there are many options and I needed it to be gluten free. The bowl itself was absolutely phenomenal. So fresh and tasty and the service was fast! I would highly recommend this restaurant and plan to go back while here in Honolulu. I'm sure I won't find poke like this anywhere back home in Canada!

A small hole in the wall spot with just 2 small tables with seating outdoors so you know it's going…read moreto be good! We got the spicy limu Hawaiian and the Wabi Sabi wasabi bowls with salmon. The spicy limu wasn't spicy at all, next time we would ask them to add more spice to it if possible! The wasabi bowl had a kick that we were looking for. Most importantly, it was fresh and delicious! The food came out pretty quickly and we were able to snag one of the small tables outside.

I'm about a week late on this review. We visited this poke takeout spot in Honolulu, with high…read morehopes from a friend's recommendation. Here's how it went. Food (3.5 stars) + The poke was undeniably fresh--tuna and salmon. My daughter likes salmon and she liked it although I know ahi is the way to go. ~ Spicy Sato had a nice kick but didn't match the photo that looked more creamy and flavorful. - However, the shoyu sauce seasoning was overpowering, masking the fish's natural flavor. - Salmon hand roll was scarfed down by my 11yo daughter in like 2 bites for $8 - Portion was on the smaller side for the price (around $17). I expected more value. Service/Ambiance (3 stars) + Food came out quickly, but don't forget to bring your own water--they only sell drinks. ~ It's a takeout place with only outdoor seating. - Seating was tight, no indoor option, and we had to rearrange seats to accommodate our group of four. Overall, Sato has fresh poke, but the seasoning needs balance. I hate to say this but Don Quixote poke from their cold aisle was better.

I was never a huge fan of Spam and always thought musubi tasted pretty much the same- turns out I…read morejust hadn't had local Hawaiian musubi before. These were incredibly flavorful and so delicious! We ordered four different musubi, which came out to about $13. There are plenty of options on the menu, so it was hard to choose. The Spam had a sweet-savory teriyaki marinade that was unlike any Spam I'd had before. Don't let the simple appearance fool you- each musubi is packed with flavor, and I think the house marinade is what really sets them apart. Orders are made fresh and come out hot. They also sell bottles of their signature marinade inside the shop if you want to recreate the flavor at home. While you're there, it's worth browsing the store too- they have lots of cute Hawaiian souvenirs and gifts. A great spot to grab a quick, affordable snack on the go!

Good for a quick cheap bite. What I didn't prefer was the differences depending on location. I was…read moredisappointed at the one near Royal Hawaiian. The salmon, tuna, or chicken and mayo ones had barely any stuffing. Disappointed and felt cheated. I specifically asked the member at the register if the item was stuffed with the contents. Their answer, "yes." Nope - barely anything inside. If all you want is rice, seaweed wrap, and a dab of the meat on top. You're good to go. The issue was I had the same thing at other cafe's and was filled nicely.

My #1 spot on Oahu. I can't believe I've never written a review for this place but it's finally…read moretime. Everytime I visit, I always try to stop by 2-3 times, even on a short trip! The Spicy Shoyu Ahi is to die for but all their other selection is amazing. You really can't go wrong with any choice!

***4.5 stars***…read more Fresh delicious poke. Pay by weight. We ordered 2 bowls with spicy ahi, wasabi ahi, spicy salmon, and salmon poke. Our favorites were the spicy salmon and salmon poke. Very flavorful, saucy, and tender. Service is extremely friendly. More of a grab-and-go shop. Would come back!

Ordered the #4 Spicy Mayo Ahi with the sauce and garlic on the side absolutely amazing. The heat…read morelevel is spot on, just a bit spicier than traditional, which I personally loved. The flavors taste fresh and well-balanced, and you can tell they put care into the preparation. Highly recommend this spot as a great backup if the line at Maguro Bros is too long you still get a solid local-style poke experience without the wait. Definitely coming back!

This food-truck style business is a quick and convenient way to get poke while you're on a walk in…read morethe area! There are other similar businesses all set up in this space and it seems like a great place to hang out with your friends or meet new people! My friend and I ended up having a conversation with another tourist who is from Australia. The sweet yuzu glaze salmon was a bit fishy tasting but the yuzu flavour was really nice. The original garlic shoyu ahi was less unique in terms of taste but the fish seemed fresher. I think I would give this place a 3.5/5!

Always delicious. Been coming here for three years now and they have always served us the freshest…read morefish. I lived in Japan for four years and this is the level of fresh fish I remember eating there. Japanese people do not mess around when it comes to raw fish. They know what they are doing and they do it well. They are all very kind and helpful too. They have gluten free tamari and can prepare your order without regular soy sauce if you let them know you need to eat gluten free. I don't know why they have received any score less than 5 stars. I think whoever is leaving them low scores is a competitor or is tasteless. おいしかったです!

We touched down, threw our bags in the hotel and walked over to Maguro brothers to get dinner. They…read moreopen right at 5pm with a line out the door. Their menu is small, but there are options for combos and flavors. My daughter ate en entire salmon plate ($15) in under five minutes. The rice underneath is also delicious. We each got a place being around $54 for all three and it was worth every penny. They had a couple of spots for us to sit and enjoy, but what's lovely about this place is how close it is to the ocean and all the hotels. You can pick this up to go and go back to your balcony or sit on the beach. It's a perfect location. We will be coming back and enjoying the spicy tuna again. We went around the corner to a snow-cone place. What a perfect vacay!!

I had to taste the poke to believe all the hype around it and OMG, the 5 star reviews are deserved!…read more This poké is amazing in a sense that the sauces are amazing and handmade (and it shows) and the fish is so fresh, even at the end of the night! I love the options of poke bowl, poke nachos, and poke by the pound. I do recommend skipping the rice bowl and just buying them by the pound and that way you just get the full essence of just the fish and the taste! Service was fast and I loved how this place was conveniently located inside the Ilikai hotel, where I'm staying because it's just an elevator ride away but also great for anyone not staging at the hotel and walking by since it's right around the corner from the front entrance.

Came late at night and the service was amazing. The cashier got our orders down and made our poke…read moredishes ASAP. The fish was super fresh. One thing I want to highlight is the service! Typically, I like a salad base. I forgot to say earlier because they had already stacked my bowl with the sushi rice base, but I asked the cashier if I could get a salad base with unagi side sauce instead. They were accepting and said they could stack the salad on top. I didn't get the unagi sauce in the moment, but I wasn't upset either because I enjoy salad without sauce too. To my shock, they remembered I asked, found us, and brought it out to our table! 20/10 service, 20/10 poke

During our recent travel to HI we had the chance to try this place thrice and ordered the same…read morethings-- we loved it so much. Staff members at all times were friendly and nice and place was organized.

I was really craving poke but wanted something light and not over rice. I liked Poke Waikiki…read morebecause they had an option for poke over salad. It tasted delicious and there were lots of nice contrasting flavors and textures, and it felt pretty healthy too with the salad.