We always stop here for poke whenever we're in the area.our favorites are the shoyu,spicey,Hawaiian…read moreand the octopus.my favorite is the octopus,kinda reminds me of a abalone salad that I make back home. There food is very consistent and I love that about eaterys you never have to guess if it's gonna be good or have a slightly different taste to it as we've been to restaurants like that but it's not like that here

TLDR: 5/5 Don't know why this is a debate between yelpers online but this was the best poke I had…read morein oahu (after 4 before that). Fresh, great portions at a relatively good price. Ordered: Catch of the Day - Salmon and made it a Spicy Salmon. I don't know if it was because it was fresh but my goddness the salmon was exceptional. It was tender, flavorful. The sauce complimented really well without overpowering the fish at all. Even though I only had one fish it was all I needed to come home with a glowing review. I think the key was getting the catch of the day which is what the owner emphasized on and he pulled through. There was no line when I went in but there was one forming behind me at around 2:00 on a Saturday. Seating is small but its there. Parking is also quite limited but it is there. Don't miss out on this one, I think it delivered quite well!

TL;DR Fantastic…read morepoke. Manoa represent!!! ----- Off the Hook Poke lives up to the hype. There's a constant line out the door filled with locals and tourists alike. And for good reason. Off the Hook delivers consistent, high-quality poke bowls (trays?) in the heart of beautiful Manoa Valley. I've been coming to Off the Hook since it opened way back in 2018. While the prices have steadily increased, the delicious poke has remained the same. For poke bowls, you have several options to consider: 1) Mini or regular size 2) Rice option (white, brown, sushi, or green salad) 3) One or two choices of poke At this point I've tried almost every one of their poke offerings, and they are all fantastic. You cannot go wrong with whatever you choose. However, I'd say 95% of the time I stick with the Cold Ginger Ahi and the Spicy Ahi. These are guaranteed hits. I also really like the Wasabi Furikake Ahi. Lastly, makes sure you load up on their free toppings! Masago, tempura flakes, and scallions. Yummmy!

Originally posted 7/24/2024: This little Manoa poke shop…read morestorefront always has lines snaking around the block, but not today, so I couldn't resist finding out what all the hype was about. Off the Hook advertises auction-fresh ahi, which distinguishes it from other poke joints that use previously frozen fish. Since I was a first-timer, I opted for a sampler: 1/4 # of each of the following: Shoyu Poke, Kilauea Fire, and the signature Cold Ginger Ahi, which my friends have been raving about. All three were good and seasoned perfectly: just the right amount of sauce. My favorite, hands-down, was the Cold Ginger ahi, which pays homage to the Cantonese ginger-scallion sauce served over chicken, and not oily: wonderfully fresh grated ginger in this! Shoyu was also on point: nice sweet umami sauce. Was actually expecting much more spice in the Kilauea Fire, which had a mild chili flavor. Miso gave it depth and richness, making the sauce gochujang-like in flavor. Arguably, the only downside would be the price point: 1LB= $33.99 1/2LB= $16.99 1/4LB= $8.49: expensive, but excellent-quality product, and definitely fresh, with melt-in-the-mouth fish.

On the corner of Kuhio and Uluniu is a pink building with a little hole in the wall poke shop that…read morehas the most fresh and tender ahi in Waikiki. Pro tip: follow Maguro Spot on Instagram, the link in their bio allows you to order online so its ready for pick up. Sometimes the line can wrap around the whole block! If you do wait in line though, it's definitely worth it! The have tables and chair to enjoy your meal on site. But I took mine to go and ate it in the car with the AC on full blast. My go to order is either a medium or large, ahi with rainbow sauce (spicy mayo + teriyaki) on sushi rice. Sometimes I add cucumbers. 10/10

(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!

When the topic of "Best Poke" makes its rounds; Ryder's is a place that I don't see mentioned…read moreoften, and it's criminal! Do yourselves a favor and get the gingah avocado poke. You won't regret it. Spicy ahi is also the classic safe pick, but be warned... This one packs more heat then most. Fresh ono poke is not the only thing about this place. As their name says, shave ice and desserts like their kulolo sundae are also a do not skip. Ever warm and welcoming, do not shy away from meeting Ryder and his pops. Hear for yourself what makes this place so special

It's always so dangerous to have Ryders so close to work for me. Out of all our Poke places, my…read morehusband and I absolutely LOVE Ryders Poke and Shave Ice. First, the staff is always so kind, accommodating, and patient. If you're ever on the fence, they're always so willing to help guide you in the right direction to give you the best poke experience. Although they've only got a few flavors of Poke, it's perfectly enough! They give you a hefty amount of rice and poke with every bowl; I always have some left over every time and their poke flavors are always SO amazing, regardless of what combination you choose (although, I would recommend their Gingah and Spicy Shoyu together). Although I love their bowls, I would absolutely recommend getting their pound of poke deal. You can divvy up the weight of poke any way you want, so usually my husband and I get a quarter of a different flavor poke and just make our rice at home--the only downside to doing this is that you don't get the fun toppings (furikake and crunchy mochi). Also, just a disclaimer, their space is extremely small with limited bar-type seating, so plan to take your bowl/food to go if you want to be comfortable. The only reason why I'm docking 1 star is because unfortunately, some of their toppings are a little too expensive to add on for the amount that you get. Other than that, Ryder's will not disappoint--I promise! I always recommend this Poke Shop to all of our visitors and I'm not stopping now--try Ryder's out if you're in the area!

I'll be honest- I didn't think I'd like Maguro Brothers as much as I did. Compared to other poke…read moreplaces, it just includes the fish and the rice (no toppings). I was skeptical but by the end of the meal, I wanted to come back for more! What a great surprise that speaks to the delicate and fresh flavors here. // Shoyu onion ahi SO FRESH! Fish was flavored perfectly and not overly salty. Again, there's no toppings to add on here but don't let that stop you. The fish itself was flavorful enough where you don't even miss the additional toppings. I think that speaks a lot about the combination of umami flavors that keeps you wanting more each bite. If you're looking to appreciate simplicity done very well, Maguro Brothers does a fantastic job of highlighting the poke/fish itself! I keep thinking about this meal. It's way more than just "seasoned fish and rice"! Line was long but actually moved very quickly. There's a good number of seats/tables outside of the store.

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!

Parking: dirt lot located across the restaurant, right next to nico's pier 38…read more Service: take out, grab and go shop Ambiance: local, casual, with tables outside the restaurant to eat near the restaurant and water Food: one of my favorite poke bowls on the island. You get 3 choices and plenty of toppings to choose from. My favorite is the salmon furikake, spicy salmon and yuzu ahi.

Excellent seafood and poke. Easy to grab and go with quick service. It's a bit outside of the city…read morebut worth the drive

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.

This small unassuming shop led to the best poke that I've ever had in my life. Ty was the one who…read moregreeted us and scooped our bowls. I chose the Yuzu Shiso Ahi and Limu Ahi. Both were "slap yo mama" level onolicious poke. Everyone in my family loved their poke and we are already planning our next visit. Ty was also graciously offered to let my son get an upclose glimpse into their kitchen as they were preparing their fish. You can feel how much this shop cares about their food just through speaking to Ty. Please, please open up shop in San Diego and give the other well known shop in SD a run for their $$$. THIS is how poke is done.

10/10. One of my favorite poke shops. My bf and I love to recommend this place to our mainland…read morefriends. Parking is tight and limited in front of the shop, but it's totally worth it. You might be able to find street parking on King St. or just carpool with friends. When you walk into the store, there's glass display cases with poke and other foods. There's cooked fish, dips, musubis and side dishes too. I like to get the Yuzu chiso ahi and the spicy ahi two choice poke bowl. You can choose hot rice or sushi rice on your poke bowl, but I always recommend sushi rice. I always order with my eyes, so I can never finish my two choice poke bowl. I save it for later as a late night snack, cause the poke is too good to waste. The store is super chill and has a local plate lunch takeout vibe? The cool part is the open kitchen. You can see the staff working while you order. Everyone is chatting and having a good time. It's a welcoming atmosphere.