This place is PHENOMENAL. I could eat here every day. I love just how insanely fresh their fish is, and also how they prepare it. My parents like their ahi katsu, while I like their mahi mahi tacos and mahi mahi plate the most. The best kept secret is their Poisson Cru-- it was so good that I wanted it for dinner the exact same day that I ate it for lunch. The service is to-go only and you order at the counter. Ken is usually the one taking orders. He's fast and efficient and will not be making small talk or smiling at the customers, but he sure runs an incredible business. There is a sign in the place that says takeout only, you cannot eat there. However, they do have benches for customers to sit on while they wait for their food to be prepared. The mahi mahi tacos take a while for them to make; so just be prepared for longer wait times if you order those. It's really worth the wait, though! Since the place is takeout only, all I can say for the ambiance is that it's focused on efficiency and cleanliness, rather than on fancy decor or a certain look. read more

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The best ahi katsu on the Island. Grab a plate, some poke, and fresh fish to cook later and it's well worth the 70 mile circle island drive. The fresh ahi katsu, huge! 14-16oz, panko crusted and deep fried medium or well done. It is topped with a combo of sweet katsu sauce and garlic mayo all over a bed of rice and a simple pile of dressed lettuce. Always look for the second fresh fish of the day. If available, the ono done katsu style eclipses the ahi. Just the nature of the fish, it is more tender and moist. Total weight is again, about a pound. Note: Fish can also be prepared in garlic butter. It's good but come on, garlic butter vs deep fried in a crispy coating? Good selection of half pound pre weighed containers of fresh ahi poke (ahi sesame ogo, just sayin') and fresh fish filets including ahi, mahi, ono, and marlin. Go early for best selection. Inexpensive. As of November 2025, $16/regular plate. Fresh fish filets, $7.50 / lb less than Costco. Fresh poke, $10/half pound. Cash or card. Same price. No nonsense counter service. Takeaway only. IMPORTANT: they are not active on socials. Last minute closures are posted on their door. Have a backup plan of where to eat ready. All that said, the best and based on the crowd of locals every visit, word is out. read more

Ken's Fresh Fish - Ono katsu - Seafood Near Me - Laie, Hawaii

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Finally got to make it back to Ken's during short stay in Oahu last year. Been hooked on poke and trying so many places. Was too full from eating a large poke bowl, but couldn't pass up the chance to try the poke here. Just got the spicy ahi poke from the fridge and ate it in the parked car. Wowsers, I gotta say this was super fresh and the smoothest poke I've had. Didn't have much mayo or other flavors, but packed enough heat to add to the enjoyment of the smooth buttery bites. It leaves that buttery coating feel on the teeth that bite through the pieces. And no chewy pieces either. It was simply an absolutely awesome quality poke... Need sushi rice with the poke to have the best meals, but didn't have the stomach space to get the rice. And not sure if they serve sushi rice or white rice. If it's white rice, then I won't care for it. But if it's sushi rice for the bowls, OMG... Next time... Need to get that great katsu again, but I now know the poke is a must have too! read more

Service was quick and efficient. Area was clean and well taken care of. Most importantly, the food was AMAZING! We had the ahi katsu and garlic ahi; both were delicious! The mini plate is good for 2 meals, great sized portions. Small parking lot out front. Fresh raw fish fillets, poke, cookies, and shirts available for purchase. Definitely returning! read more

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

Ken's Fresh Fish - Seafood Near Me - Laie, Hawaii

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! read more

Ken's Fresh Fish - Spicy ahi bowl and ahi katsu - Seafood Near Me - Laie, Hawaii

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! read more

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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. read more

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The best fish I have ever had. I was driving past several years ago, it has become my favorite and even though I always stay at the Kahala resort and drive to north shore. read more

The food was amazingly delicious! We may have tried almost everything on the menu LOL. So fresh, tasty and generous portions! This is our new spot when we come home to visit, for sure! Mahalo Ken and Mel! read more

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. read more

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Quick service, great fish! And the portion of fish was huge for the ahi katsu!! Can't beat that combo! Will be back the next time I'm near the area! read more

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! read more

Ken's Fresh Fish - Katsu fish plate - Seafood Near Me - Laie, Hawaii

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They do not do phone orders and pluse when me and my friend had ordered our plates I don't know if it was my brother wich like a close friend of mine didn't tell ya'll make one of the plate half salad and half rice instead of that it was all salad and just the fish read more

This place has unbelievable quality seafood. Poke. Fantastic, marlin tacos, amazing..... coconut shrimp are probably one of the single best bites I've had in Hawaii. Can't eat to return. read more

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! read more

Ken's Fresh Fish - Swordfish tacos and ahi poke - Seafood Near Me - Laie, Hawaii

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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. read more

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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. read more

Ken's Fresh Fish - Menu June 11, 2022 - Seafood Near Me - Laie, Hawaii

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 ;) read more

Ken's Fresh Fish - Katsu Mahi Mahi! - Seafood Near Me - Laie, Hawaii

Heard good things about this spot and have been meaning to come here, hands down amazing food and large portions. Ordered a small coconut shrimp and full sized ahi with mango salsa Coconut shrimp $10, hands down the BEST coconut shrimp I've had! Soooo crunchy! Tastes just like fresh coconut shavings on there and the shrimp was fairly huge. If you want tot ray anything, try this! Ahi with mango salsa $15 - for the slab of ahi you get for $15, it's INSANEEE! I ordered it medium rare and it was soooo good! Definitely a far drive away but the food was awesome! Plus the price especially for Hawaii?! Crazy worth it read more

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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!

It's always nice to stumble on a quiet spot in an out of the way place that nails it, and Ken's Fresh Fish is just such a place. If you like fresh fish, and find your self in Laie you definitely have to stop in. My wife had the ahi Katsu sándwich, and she devoured it in no time. I didn't do as well, not because the fish katsu plate wasn't great (it was) but because the portion was HUGE. Two people can easily share the fish plate, which had two large portions of ono, seasoned well. No place to dine in, as they are set up for take out only. Good place to buy fresh fish, if you're staying in the area and have a place to cook it yourself. read more

Absolutely the BEST Ahi Katsu on the planet!!! Been coming here for years...even the Garlic Butter Ahi is superb!!! read more

It wasn't inedible ‍... Decided to take a chance since we were picking up eggs next door and hangry. There were quite a few visitors waiting for and enjoying their food. The menu is simple so ordering was easy. I got the ahi with butter garlic cooked medium and my date got the ono Katsu. No dine-in so when our order was ready we jumped in the car and cruised to the beach. Opening the containers we were impressed with the size and presentation. Sadly, that's where it ended. My ahi was " meh". Not enough garlic and overcooked. They offer the fish cooked medium or well. Being local I would have picked rare but okay. Medium it is. Unfortunately it was cooked all the way through and dry. My dates ono was a little less than ono. Again, being local you know what fresh fish tastes like and this was not it. Definitely wouldn't go back. But I'm guessing that they won't care because they have plenty of visitors. read more

Delicious fresh poke was super tasty. No seating so take this to go and find a beautiful spot to enjoy this. read more

I always order the ahi katsu (well done) extra sauce cause I dip the fish inside lol and his raw fish is the best! The spicy is my go to! Over all it's Ono can't complain. read more

I loveeeee fish so this spot is GREAT. The portions are huge and the fish really is fresh. You cannot go wrong with the butter garlic ahi. Next time, I'd like to try their poke, because I saw multiple people come in as I was waiting for my food and just buy containers of poke! read more

Best fresh fish on the island. You can get amazing plate lunch, outstanding poke, or buy your own to grill at home. It's kinda in the middle of a bunch of small towns, so watch out you don't miss it. In the green building across from Hukilau Beach Park. Just be aware they run out of fish, especially on the weekends, and then close. Bring cash; no cards. Come on in!! read more

The coconut shrimp is some of the best I've ever had in my life; it was flaky, light and I loved the coconut flavor. The ahi was perfectly cooked and it was so big, I didn't even need to eat the rice. The salmon sashimi was incredibly fresh and delicious! I came to Ken's twice in one week (drove from Ewa Beach) just to enjoy these menu items. Highly recommended and I can't wait to dine here again. read more

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We've been trying to dine here since the COVID-19 pandemic struck Oahu in March 2020. Every time credit drive by, they were closed! Auwe! Today, they were finally OPEN! The ordering system is convoluted. 1. Call their number and order your food. 2. Go to the door and pay. a. They now accept credit cards! 3. Wait 10-15 minutes for your order to be cooked! 4. Take your order, find a place to park with a view and enjoy! Your fresh fish is cooked to order. The ahi katsu is the most popular dish ordered. Was it worth it? Oh yeah! Woo hoo! read more

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Great place. Especially loved the ahi katsu sandwich. Very basic interior, so take-out only. I drove to a nearby beach and ate there. If there's a line and you don't want to wait- (or if just want poke-) they have several options in the refrigerated case. Really friendly folks here! read more

Ken's Fresh Fish - Snacks to take with you - Seafood Near Me - Laie, Hawaii

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Ok so you have to call and order. The food doesn't start getting made till you have paid. You don't step inside the shop. It's a 20 min drive from Sharks cove but the drive back to Waikiki beach is beautiful and highly recommended if you have the time. I would recommend skipping the food trucks right across sharks cove and heading straight down here. The fish is fresh. Beautifully done. Katsu is a type of deep frying the fish and even then you know the fish is fresh and flaky and flavorful. It comes with salad and rice. And is a lot of food for a person. Split it with someone of you can and then order their fish tacos. The corn tortillas are legit. The fish inside is fresh. The accompaniments are spot on. These are good fish tacos. I frankly feel that fish tacos are the hardest to get right and ken's has got it. I will visit this place everyone I'm in the north shore. Low key, good food, and the perfect pit stop after a beach day at north shore. read more

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We were staying in Laie and found this place on Yelp. Decided to stop by after a beach day. Definitely come early as they run out of food. Very generous portions and the fish is super tasty! It was a little over cooked but I think it just kept cooking especially being on top of hot rice and it was a to go order. Their POKÉ is also tasty! Highly recommend you stop by especially if you're in the area (and they are open) read more

Ken's Fresh Fish - Tuna katsu - Seafood Near Me - Laie, Hawaii

Fresh Fish and great selection. Love stopping here for some sashimi and a fish fillet for dinner. Staff are also helpful when I ask questions on how to cook something or about what they have. read more

Ken's Fresh Fish - Seafood Near Me - Laie, Hawaii

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Just like the name states...Fresh Fish! That was hands down some of the highest quality and freshest fish we have ever had!! Totally worth the 90 min we drove to get there from where we were...we will make this trip many times in the upcoming future...HIGHLY RECOMMEND...EAT LOCAL! read more

Ken's Fresh Fish - 3 huge Swordfish tacos and ahi poke...like butter!!! - Seafood Near Me - Laie, Hawaii

Loved their ahi katsu!!! Ordered it and brought it to a view to eat before heading to the Polynesian cultural center and it was amazing!!! Also tried their poke which was pretty good. They had so many affordable slabs of fresh fish we wish we were able to get some to feast on sashimi. Soooo affordable!!! 10/10 would recommend. Will for sure be back whenever I'm in the area! read more

Ken's Fresh Fish is an absolute must if you are East side of Oahu. Food is always consistent in taste and freshness. Ken is very involved and really provides a great product for locals and visitors. Fair pricing for high quality fish! read more

This place is not closed? I was there a couple weeks ago and grabbed some ahi katsu and boy was it incredible! The fish is obviously fresh and tasty, cooked to perfection with a juicy, tender meat and crispy katsu outside. Generous portion, with rice and toppings to fill you up at half the cost of going to a sit-down restaurant. Would highly recommend! Drooling at the thought and wish I lived on the island to be able to go back as often as I want. read more

Ken's Fresh Fish - Ahi Katsu (half portion) - Seafood Near Me - Laie, Hawaii

Absolutely delicious and a great bargain. Had ono fish cooked Katsu style with rice and salad. Surprised to find meal had 2 large steaks and the mini would have plenty. Highly recommend this wonderful place. I'll be back next time I'm at the North Shore. read more

Forever worth the drive, never disappoints, family owned and operated, freshest fish on Oahu HANDS DOWN! Location: Ken's is located in Laie, but even if you have to drive it's worth it! The location is a great spot if your up North for the day and would easily make the perfect lunch any day of the week. There is a parking lot with plenty of room outside to park and wait as well. The store itself is very spacious and currently offers only carry out orders. It is always super fresh, clean and spacious, and I have never seen a single thing out of place in the refrigerators or tables where you order. You can go inside and order right at the register and they will bring your order right out to you! Food: The reviews do not lie- from town to Laie this is some the freshest fish I have ever had on Oahu. The owner and his family are amazing fishermen who always seem to find the perfect Mahi, and Ahi for the their famous dishes. The menu isn't extensive, but when the food is this amazing you can do that. The most popular items are the Ahi Katsu and the Poke. I suggest trying your ahi katsu medium rare, and the sweet chili poke as a bowl over warm rice- YUM. Regardless if you're getting your fish katsu, sashimi, or poke it will melt in your mouth. I also recommend trying the chicken and cilantro potstickers which are amazing. Price: I wanted to make a point to mention the incredible pricing at Kens. Mini plates are $10 and large ones are only a few more. The portion sizing even on the smallest plate are super generous and given the quality the pricing cannot be beat! If you're visiting & want to try fresh true local fish without breaking the bank try Kens! read more

Ken's Fresh Fish - Ahi Katsu & Sweet Chili Poke as a bowl - Seafood Near Me - Laie, Hawaii