Poké Bar was the first stop my husband and I made in Hawaii, and it definitely hit the spot. We…read morewere craving fresh poke, and this place delivered. Like most poke spots, you build your own bowl--choosing your base, fish, sauces, and toppings--but what stood out was how generous they were with the portions. They really load up the fish and give you a full, satisfying bowl, which I appreciated. Overall, it was a great first meal on the island, and I'd definitely recommend stopping by if you're looking for fresh, flavorful poke.

This small yet lively poke spot embraces simplicity with an authentic island vibe, where the focus…read moreis on quality ingredients and personal choice. Whether you're grabbing a quick bite after a swim at the nearby beach or settling in for a relaxed lunch, the atmosphere is pure island vibes ! Alittle pricey but I really enjoyed trying another Hawaiian specialty !

The best poke place in Waikiki! They have a sign outside talking about how fresh their fish is, and…read morethere's almost always a line out the door. The good news is that the line moves quickly because it's set up almost like an assembly line, and most people get their poke to go. They do have a few picnic tables outside if you want to eat there. You start by choosing the size of your bowl, your fish, type of rice, sauce, and whatever toppings you want. They have tuna, salmon, blue marlin, and shrimp. For rice, you can choose white rice, brown rice, or sushi rice. They also have several shoyu-based sauces and mayo-based sauces. For toppings, they offer cucumber, ginger, sea asparagus, avocado, and more. They also offer a few specialty bowls if you'd rather order something with a set list of ingredients. I always go for the tuna with their house sauce because Hawaiian tuna is the best! I liked this place so much that I came back multiple times during my stay. I can't say enough about how fresh the fish and all of the other ingredients are. Since they don't marinate the fish, you really get to enjoy the natural flavor of the fresh fish. It's clear they're not trying to cover anything up--the quality speaks for itself. And when they're out of something, they're out, which is another good sign that they're focused on serving fresh ingredients. Definitely worth stopping by if you're looking for some seriously fresh poke in Waikiki!

Foods good, but for the price. I didn't think it was worth it....I know I'm sorry, I know a lot of…read morepeople are fans of this place but I think the poke was ok, it was just a plain ol poke bowl, nothing unique that makes it stand out. I was hoping for like a huge portion like the serve at a Korean bbq or L&L but it was just a small little poke bowl.... Also the service was pretty lame, they rushed the crap out of me, I've been here twice and both times it was the same treatment. Not really an ambience, it was just a hallway, your in&out. So overall, for the feeling of getting rushed for a small expensive poke bowl that was just ok, I didn't think it was worth it.

Wow! Run, not walk, to this poke place!!! Don't let the look fool you, the food is amazing. Order…read moremacadamia aburi salmon it's so good! Things to know: no place to sit (one outside table with 3 chairs is all they have); no cash, card only; the fish is flown fresh from Japan. Now I don't know if all fish is actually from Japan and how true it is, but I did see some styrofoam shipping containers with US agriculture and US customs tape so I believe it. We ordered the macadamia aburi salmon which was a top tier combination of torched salmon, macadamia and a delicious sauce, and yuzu miso poke with ahi which had tuna so fresh it was just melting in your mouth. I also thought it was priced pretty reasonably compared to other poke places I tried in Waikiki, and portions were not huge but decent with lots of fish. I wish I had discovered this place a bit earlier in my trip because I would 100% come back for more.

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.

Musubi Cafe is such a fun, local gem, but be ready for a wait. We went early, midday timing, and…read morethe line was already about 15 people with roughly a 30 minute wait. It moves steadily though, and it is worth it. Inside is tiny, just one small table, so this is really an order and go kind of place rather than somewhere to sit and eat. They have every musubi combination you could think of, unagi, avocado, cucumber, egg, bacon, ume, tofu skin, shrimp, you name it. I got the tuna mayo onigiri and wished they had packed in a little more tuna filling, but it was still tasty. I also tried the cucumber spam musubi, which was really good too. We came as a group of seven and everyone ordered something different, and everyone loved every bite. My tip: get at least two musubis per person. A few people in our group got four each and had zero regrets. One thing to know ahead of time is parking. It is street parking only and pretty limited, so plan for that if you are driving. Overall such an easy, yummy stop and a great local experience in Waikiki.

We came here because it was highly rated and my sister saw it in a viral Instagram video. The first…read moretime, we ordered the tuna musubi, but it had so much rice and barely any tuna. We decided to come back the next day and order the "Double Tuna," thinking it would actually have double the tuna. Instead, it seemed like the same small amount of tuna with double the rice! We ordered around eight of them, so it was especially disappointing to find that they were mostly rice. The portions just don't feel balanced. If someone pays extra for "Double Tuna," they're expecting more tuna, NOT extra rice. Unfortunately, it felt like they were really skimping on the filling, and the quality didn't live up to the hype for us.

To start, Fresh Catch was my favorite poke spot that I tried during our Hawaii trip. We walked in a…read morecouple Saturdays ago for lunch, and the interior had no-frills, seafood-market, straight-to-the-counter-to-order kind of vibes. There was only simple bench seating and high-top counter tables with no chairs. We loved that we could sample some before making a choice. POKE BOWL +2 for white rice Since poke is charged by the pound, I went crazy. "A bit more!" I would say, after one gigantic scoop. I got a scoop-plus of both ahi shoyu and "old school" ahi, which is seasoned simply with sesame oil and salt. I ended up with about 0.7 pounds of fish (both 29.99/lb), which came out to around $22. The rice wasn't great since it was a bit mushy and clumpy, but the star of the show was the fresh tuna. The "old school" ahi was my favorite for its simplicity and addictive sesame flavor. It's one I could easily enjoy without rice. The shoyu was also great, but it got a bit too saucy and overwhelming after a few bites. Overall, I truly enjoyed eating all that fresh poke. It was easily my favorite poke of the trip. ICED LILIKOI PASSION TEA - 5 I asked for less sweet, and it was perfect. It was refreshing and smooth, making it great to sip on whenever I needed a break from the intensity of the poke. I'm so glad I got this to pair with my bowl. Next time, I'll get a poke bowl with the "old school" ahi and furikake salmon. I tried my friend's salmon, and it was nutty and umami-forward, with fatty, rich salmon that I really enjoyed.

Poke was fresh and good! $15.89 ($29.99/lb) + extra white…read morerice $1.75 The new location is a bit complicated for me, but I would still go there if I'm in the area.

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!

We really excited to have came to this place an hour before it closes. Luckily no line when we got…read morethere but there was quickly a line right after. You order and pay at the register and they will call your number when it's ready. There are tables around for you to sit and eat. We ordered the limu ahi and wasabi ahi. They gave a good balance of poke and rice. Both poke was super fresh. Limu was pretty decent. I wouldn't say it's the best I've ever had but was delicious still. Wasabi was a bit strong, but still good. Overall, I do think this is a must go poke spot located in Waikiki. Go give it a try!!

My friend suggested Maguro Brothers when I asked her for poke recommendations in Waikiki, but…read morecautioned that the lines could be long. We got there ~45 minutes before closing, and fortunately, there wasn't a line! We got our orders within 10 minutes. SHOYU ONION AHI POKE BOWL (REGULAR) - 13.85 + 6.85 for a slab of uni on the side The bowl was pretty simple, just fish + rice, plus my side of uni. I slurped up the uni immediately, and it was fresh, creamy, and bursting with umami. It was off to a good start, and I'd most certainly pay for that again. The shoyu poke was marinated lightly, so it wasn't too salty. The fish was fresh, but I didn't think it blew my mind. Overall, though, this was a decent portion of poke for the price. I wasn't too familiar with some of the other ahi poke options, but in hindsight, I think the Hawaiian Limu Ahi would've been a better choice for me. The seaweed mixed into the poke would've given me more of the umami burst I was looking for. Maguro Brothers is easy and convenient. I can see it being the go-to poke spot for grabbing a bowl and taking it to the beach.

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.

We loved Island Vintage Coffee. The location is beautiful, especially the patio overlooking the…read moreshopping street. It's such a nice place to sit outside, have coffee, and take a break from walking around Waikiki. We shared the turkey avocado panini with sweet potato fries and it was delicious. I also really liked that they have a full food menu with plenty of good options, so it feels like more than just a coffee stop. The Hawaiian coffee was the standout for me though. It was perfectly balanced and not overly sweet, which I really appreciated. Definitely somewhere I would come back to for breakfast, lunch, or coffee.

Despite the temperamental rain and wind, the line of tourists extended outside Island Vintage…read moreCoffee, and my friends and I were still down to wait. After ordering, we were fortunately able to grab a table indoors to enjoy our afternoon sweet treats. LILIKO'I MOANA BOWL - 15.25 I really like liliko'i, so I immediately gravitated toward this acai bowl. It was on the smaller side at 16 oz, but topped generously with strawberry, papaya, banana, liliko'i honey, and organic granola. It was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I did enjoy the variety of fruit toppings! My friend got the mango smoothie, which she thought was fine. Overall, Island Vintage Coffee isn't a bad spot for acai, but I can't say it was my favorite in Waikiki.