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    Ken's Fresh Fish

    4.7 (211 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Poke
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    Moderate noise
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    Good for kids

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    uatesone t.

    Much aloha Ken's ! Amazing experience. Customer Service and food are second to none. Mahalo!

    Spicy ahi bowl and ahi katsu
    Jenna E.

    I was so impressed by Ken's Fresh Fish!!! This is such a hidden gem in Laie and I would drive out from town any day of the week to eat here. The price, quality of fish and taste is unbeatable. I highly recommend what we ordered (ahi katsu plate and spicy ahi bowl) so you can have the best of both worlds. There's no seating here, so I'd also recommend taking your lunch to the beach to enjoy. My only regret is not buying fresh fish to go. Hope to be back real soon!

    Massive Ahi Katsu $15
    Suri S.

    A little fishermen's gem located all the way in Laie, it sure was worth the drive from town. Taking in the beautiful scenery away from the city was just what I needed. As a big katsu lover -- of course I ordered their popular Ahi Katsu for $15. It was a big hearty portion! I love that it's half salad and half rice which balances the dish more. I even had some leftovers the next day. Ken took our order and it took about 15 minutes. They have fresh ahi in their fridge too. Takeout only. Wooden benches to sit inside while you wait. Parking in the front available. Tip: I recommend calling to make sure they are still open, online said it was open till 5pm but when I arrived the sign said 3:45pm so we barely made it in time. Will definitely come back!

    Main area. No seating. Take out only
    Sally G.

    Amazing food! Very causal. Walk up counter service. Short wait, unless you order items that are tagged as 'extra time'. To-go only. There is a bench for waiting, but there is no seating for service. While you wait, there's a variety of baked goods, poke, t-shirts, and local artists' items to browse. I had heard great things about Ken's Fresh Fish, so I'm glad I finally had a chance to stop in. I'm sad I hadn't tried before! I definitely will be back. Pro tip. Get there before they open. They get busy! We got there just as they were opening, and the parking was almost full as people were already there waiting for them to open.

    Fish is fresh and to me they offer the best fish katsu. Ahi katsu is amazing but mahi katsu is also super delicious. They cook it so perfectly. Must try if you are in this area.

    Katsu fish plate

    They sell fresh fish, and also a beautiful array of sandwiches and plates! You'll wish you had a Ken's fresh fish near you. Generous portions! You won't smell that "fishy" smell when you walk in the door... It's just yummy. No eating in so take it across the street to the ocean beach. Food isn't served in the toxic styrofoam containers. It's just yummy!

    Swordfish tacos and ahi poke
    Robyn H.

    This place...oh man!!! I drive an hour to get to these guys, always a small wait but they are all smiles. Fresh fish tacos EVERY TIME!!! This is a grab and go place...we like to take ours to La'ie Point for the ambiance the name says it all...seriously the freshest fish!

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    Michelle M.

    My husband had the sashimi from here a few days ago and raved about it, so we came back to try other things. I had the grilled ahi sandwich and it was incredible! I loved the slaw and the sauce that was in it and the combination of those along with the ahi was perfect! So, so delicious!! My husband had the ahi katsu and said it was amazing and had such good flavor! My girls ordered the poke and really liked it but they wished it had more sauce for the rice and that the fish was cut into a little smaller pieces. Overall we loved our meals and will definitely be back for more.

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    Tommy C.

    Fresh and delicious. Poké taste and texture are amazing. Spicy and Sweet chili had more flavor than shoyu. Ahi katsu was an absolute banger. The mini portions are a good serving size for lunch. Also available are some desserts like Okinawa sweet potato pie with haupia (yum). Look for the green building a few miles North of the Poly cultural center.

    Katsu Mahi Mahi!
    Kelley K.

    Ken has the freshest fish! Perfectly prepared every time! Delicious! This is a "to go" place. A must if on the North Shore. A must for my family if on O'ahu! Broke da mouth ;)

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    When it is open I always buy their fresh fish or shrimp. Big portions! They usually have ahi and another kind of fish. Delicious!

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    Yelp says it closed? DID IT CLOSE!?

    Hours are sporadic. I know they are open Fridays and Saturdays 11:00 - 4:00. Best to check day to day.

    This place was really hard to find via Apple and google maps - did it move? Please clarify for future visitors!

    No it didnt move! If youre driving toward Laie, its about one mile before the Laie McDonalds. Look for the Cackle Eggs sign on your right and its in the same location. I passed it twice so I know exactly what you mean. Hope this helps!

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    Foodland - Garlic Chili poke was good!!

    Foodland

    3.6(86 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$

    Get the poke! Service phenomenal, food- amazing! And a well set grocery store. I would recommend…read moregoing to food land for ANY tourist.

    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.

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    Foodland - Left to Right: Spicy Mayo Ahi Side + Shoyu Sesame Ahi Poke over Brown Rice

    Left to Right: Spicy Mayo Ahi Side + Shoyu Sesame Ahi Poke over Brown Rice

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    Foodland - 11-4-24. Exiting Foodland, I couldn't help but notice these huge houses.

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    11-4-24. Exiting Foodland, I couldn't help but notice these huge houses.

    Fat Poi - Ahi Poke Bowl Hawaiian Style

    Fat Poi

    4.6(17 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    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.

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    Fat Poi - Spicy Mayo Poke with Squid

    Spicy Mayo Poke with Squid

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    Papa Ole's - Pulehu Short Ribs

    Papa Ole's

    4.5(1.5k reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$

    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.

    Went to Papa Ole's before they will be closing their business after all these years on December…read more15th! We ordered a regular plate mix with kalbi and shrimp and a mini pulehu ribs. The kalbi and pulehu are just about the same cuts of meats just a different marinade and you get to choose how you want it cooked. We got it medium rare. Kalbi is more like a sweeter Korean bbq and pulehu more smoky bbq. Meat was good and tender and shrimp was a nice creamy taste. Getting a bite of everything with the Mac salad is a must! Only downside is I tried to phone order in advance knowing they would be busy but I couldn't get the phone call through. We had to order once we got there and there was about an 1.5 hour wait for our order. The area is a dead zone for phone service so although they'll call to let you know your order is ready, you may not receive the call. But the wait was expected so we decided to go hang around the beach while waiting. There was a line of people wanting to order. I'd recommend to go early in the morning while they still have everything in stock because we got there at about 10:45AM and they had just sold out of their peanut butter rolls! It is cash only as well. Sad to see the business go but happy there is a lot of locals supporting them, giving fond farewells and wishing the Papa Ole's ohana the best!

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    Papa Ole's - Papa Ole's Menu

    Papa Ole's Menu

    Papa Ole's - Papa Ole's Sign

    Papa Ole's Sign

    Papa Ole's - Jumbo Shrimp Plate

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    Seven Brothers - Cowboy

    Seven Brothers

    4.4(1.4k reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$

    Seven Brothers was such a great find! We were looking for a late-night dinner spot, and there…read morereally aren't many places open late on the North Shore. We stumbled across this burger spot without expecting much, but wow everything was SO good. Definitely be aware of the burger sizes because they are massive! The fries and house sauce were absolutely phenomenal too. The vibe is super chill and laid-back, the staff is incredibly nice, and the food is seriously delicious. I would absolutely recommend this place and would 100% come back!

    They're located at Kahuku Sugar Mill next to the food trucks. It's a cute restaurant with open…read moreoutdoor seating. You order at the counter and they'll give you a number thing and will bring your food to wherever you choose to sit. We wanted to sit outside but the chickens were attacking and fighting for our food :'( they literally jumped onto our table ... so we moved inside lol. The Shez Paniolo was huge! It came with two onion rings and pineapple. Beef patty had a nice smoke flavor. We also ordered a side of onion rings and paniolo. Highly recommend Paniolo; it came with crispy fries (looks like thinly sliced potatoes), bbq sauce and onion rings. I thought food was good. A few ppl in my group thought the burger patty was kind of dry. The decor was cute and beach themed. Overall, customer service was friendly when we were ordering. I noticed a few workers were going around checking on folks and having long conversations but they didn't come to us so whatever. They have clean bathrooms in the back. Plenty of parking available!

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    Seven Brothers - Interior seating.

    Interior seating.

    Seven Brothers - Paniolo and onion rings

    Paniolo and onion rings

    Seven Brothers - Large Home Fries

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