I did the BYOB with Hawaiian style poke and salad and it was good! Similar to ahi and vegetable but I liked how you could add extras on like garlic, furikake, edamame and cucumber. It was $15 to BYOB plus $2 for the salad instead of rice. I did add a goma dressing on the side, which paired well with my poke salad. My boyfriend got the spicy ahi hand rolls and he liked them. The staff were friendly and the storefront was small but with ample outdoor seating. Parking was a little tough but there is some street parking. read more

Mama Kim’s - Spicy ahi hand roll - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Did a poll on Instagram (Best Kimchee) and they were the clear favorite amongst ~30 write in votes. 9.5/10 for their cabbage kimchee. Best on island that I've tried so far. I haven't tried their main menu items. read more

Awesome staff! If you're looking for the cleanest and freshest affordable poke or seafood bowl, this place is the best! Has never disappointed us in the last 3 years! Small Shop with limited seating, but it's great for quick food stop and seafood fix! read more

The name shouts comfort! Mama Kim's is prominently right outside the Professional Center Building right on the corner of South King and Kaheka, the storefront signage says it all "Poke, Fresh Fish, Cold Drinks and Kimchee". On a basis they serve "bowls" majority is fresh fish/poke Mama Kim's also has several "Specialty Bowls" as well offering creative fun play using a lot of Japanese fusion at a price that's so hard to resist. I kept it simple for this first visit with a "Spicy Tuna Deluxe" (4oz Spicy Tuna, Green Onions, Garlic Chips, Fried Onion, Unagi Sauce and Kizami Nori) all for $12 the star of the show tasted lightly spicy which was great though the tuna isn't in cubes but a paste which really was a bummer for my personal preference but since it was decently flavorful I didn't mind let alone the other toppings added so much flavor and texture you really don't miss that shape I was craving for lol! This is really a cute place with a few seating conveniently outside dedicated for Mama Kim's and yes they do have parking in the back but if you're unable to find metered street parking it can get challenging but is so worth the effort if you're ever craving some fresh bowls. Thank you! read more

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Had Mama Kim's on my radar for awhile thanks to all my fellow Yelp buddies posting about this place . I ordered their 1 choice spicy poke w/Sushi rice and my wife had their Salmon Sashimi over sushi rice . Their fish is fresh but the sushi rice you hardly can taste the sushi vinegar it was ok . Parking is a challenge I'm not sure if I could park in the municipal parking behind the building of Mama Kim's so I just parked in the metered stalls. Their poke bowl comes with 3 free sides which was a great extra touch . I ordered crab salad , Kim Chee and Tamago . The crab salad was very good but of course it was imitation crab salad lol The girls at the counter was very pleasant and friendly . Support local be safe read more

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Food was good. Poke was okay and service was not bad. Atmosphere here was very calm. Parking was slightly hard to find knowing it was only street parking but all in all it was an okay experience with somewhat quality fish and not to mention portions were fair for price tag attached to it. I got their special that was minced spicy ahi with 3 pieces of hamachi. It did come with ginger, crab salad and wasabi. They do offer sushi rice but to me rice was a bit hard for my liking. Not bad of a place to get poke I probably would just choose differently next time. read more

Mama Kim’s - Minced Spicy ahi & hamachi - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I don't know who Mama Kim is, but if she were my mama, I certainly wouldn't be mad about it! This lady (I'm assuming she's the owner) and her daughter have the poke bowl game dialed in! Not only do they offer fresh poke bowls and sushi hand rolls, but they also serve Specialty Bowls such as Salmon Ikura, Chirashi and even Kimchee Natto Poke! You can also create your own bowl with their variety of proteins and toppings. I initially heard about them by stumbling upon their IG page. They say that you "eat with your eyes first" and their fresh-looking fish and poke bowls had me drooling all over my iPhone! They're located on S. King St. in the Kaheka Professional Center next to Longs Drugs. It's a small hole-in-the-wall with parking available in the back or metered street parking, so bring your coins! This is primarily a take-out place, but they do have a few tables outside. I had called in my order and it was ready upon arrival. I ordered the Salmon Skin hand roll for $5 and the Seared Salmon bowl for $13. They were very generous with the salmon skin and I wish I had ordered two rolls! The seared salmon bowl was amazingly fresh and delicious. The salmon was mixed with Garlic Aioli torched on top with Garlic onion sauce, Green Onion and Unagi sauce. So flavorful! I felt it was well worth the price. I will definitely return soon to try some of their other amazing bowls! read more

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I couldn't even take a photo! I guzzled up my Protein Bowl! I got Hamachi Jalapeno and Creamy Wasabi salmon bites with Everything on it. It was FABULOUS! So much flavor and texture. Don't forget the garlic chips. It was AN AMAZING POKE BOWL! We went back 3 more times! AAA+ Highly recommend 5/5 STARS! read more

Had the spicy mayo salmon poke and Hawaiian ahi poke which was delicious. Paired it with some yummy crab meat and edamame with cucumber. The service was quick and pleasant. The store itself is small and unassuming, but everyone greeted us with a big smile. Would definitely return. read more

Mama Kim’s - Above: Hawaiian Ahi and spicy mayo salmon Below : salmon sashimi - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

If you are looking for a japanese style poké bowl place this is a great spot. Mama Kim's has a great selection of poké bowls with efficient and excellent service. It has a small interior, but does provide some inside counter seating with addition outdoor tables. During my latest visit, I ordered the Spicy Ahi + Hamachi Sashimi bowl. Great quality of fish and good sized portions. I would highly recommend this spot and I can't wait to go back. read more

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Sooo good! Loved the handrolls. Nice touch with miso soup when you dine in. The ginger scallion hamachi was fire! Glad we stopped here. read more

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The best poke bowls!! Don't look elsewhere. Our doc always orders from them and it's never a miss the food is always ono!!! read more

We ordered the #1 Mama Kim's Sashimi Salad. It is basically a hoedeopbap, a Korean raw fish bibimbap. It also comes with a sesame salad dressing. The fish portions felt small, like it was only one piece each of yellowtail, salmon and tuna chopped up. I had high expectations for this place because of all the great reviews, but maybe we should've gotten poke instead. read more

Mama Kim’s - Mama Kim's Sashimi Salad - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I'm a fan! The food is delicious, service is quick and friendly. There's no parking so you have to hope for an open spot on the street, pay the meter and run in. The menu has a wide choice of selections from torched bowls to fresh poke and handrolls. Their specials change weekly and sometimes include uni, hotate, ikura. I stick to the torched bowls. The salmon one is my favorite. I had a salmon/ scallop combo but didn't really enjoy the tiny scallops (I prefer them big and sashimi grade). You really have to eat this the same day, my leftovers were a bit fishy. They have $3 small sides of kim chee in their fridge and they sell fancy Japanese potato chips! I tried the ube latte and it was just milk with ube syrup so I'd skip this next time. For some reason I thought it was a coffee drink. Worth a stop if you're craving poke or a seared fish bowl! read more

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"Okay, no uterus, no opinion." - Rachel (Friends) Mama Kim's was not on my list when I landed in Honolulu, but a spontaneous meetup with former co-workers who are also my RL friends brought me here. My friend really wanted to do Mama Kim's which was a short drive from her work at the University of Hawai'i! So I agreed to meet up having already eaten. Upon meeting up and entering we noticed how small the place was. Small, yet efficient in having several cafe tables just outside and three stools and a counter. Menu easy to read and efficient employees. It was a drizzly day and we lucked out with the counter being empty. Most orders are for takeout so that's a big reason. Small yet cozy it was a nice spot for casual chat. My friends ordered Seared Scallops and Salmon Okura bowls. I told them I just ate but they insisted I eat again lol, so I agreed to get something small since they were treating me. I decided on a Cali Hand Roll and Yuzu Iced Tea. My friends both ordered Plantation Iced Teas. In the end, I recommend Mama Kim's for those who love Poke and seafood. A small local business that just does it right! Mama checks all the boxes! Tho not my first choice, I'd return again with good company. read more

Mama Kim’s - Mama Kim's Seared Scallops & Miso. Hand Roll made to order. Plantation & Yuzu Iced Teas... - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I wanted to go somewhere that wasn't flooded with tourists. The restaurant was easy to find. However, it did take some time to find street parking. Once we walked to the restaurant, there was no customers. Our order did not take too long to come out. Everything tasted fresh and we loved everything we ordered. read more

Mama Kim’s - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

TL;DR (everything...?) = ONO After my wife gave birth to our baby girl, she was immediately on the prowl for raw fish, which she craved and missed so much during her pregnancy. In particular, she was searching for chirashi bowls, and we discovered Mama Kim's via Yelp. Let's just say it was love at first bite. This place is KILLER!!! We've picked up lunch from MK's just about every week since, and I don't see us slowing down. The quality is *chef's kiss*. My wife has consistently ordered the deluxe and regular chirashi bowls, which she loves, and I've tried several of the other specialty bowls, which have all been soooooo good. SO GOOD. The cooked/seared bowls are also hits. If my wife and I are feeling extra hungry, we like to split a seared salmon bowl, which is topped with a garlic sauce that perfectly matches the seared flavor. Lastly, I've picked up a couple containers of their homemade kim chee, and I'd recommend you do the same. read more

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A pretty solid spot for some fresh fish. Stopped by and ordered the shoyu ahi and shoyu salmon poke bowl and chirashi. The fish was very fresh and the sauce on the poke was delicious. The tuna was slightly less smooth/more oily and the salmon less of the melt in your mouth texture than what I've had in the past, but they were still quite good. Got the crab salad, edamame and seaweed salad as sides, all of which were decent. Side of miso soup was a nice bonus! read more

Mama Kim’s - Shoyu ahí and shoyu salmon build your own poke bowl - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Ridiculous poke bowls, though a good 30m walk from Waikiki. We had the Red Dragon and Mauna Kea bowls, definitely in the pantheon of bowls we've had. Everything very fresh and perfectly seasoned and sauced. Even this miso soup was quality. While there are four bar-like seats inside, they also have several outdoor tables. Service is super friendly, and bowls came out fast. Lots of locals coming by to get their weekly+ fix! read more

Service is great and quick on the pick up orders. Great taste and service with a smile. Thanks to the crew always keeping things fast and good! read more

Service was fast & friendly and outside seating available. The food was good, but for over $30 I would say there is the same quality out there for cheaper. read more

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Nice spot for poke bowl in king street. Got the one choice with greens. You get to pick 3 sides - got edamame, seaweed and crab. Fish and toppings were fresh and tasty read more

Mama Kim’s - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Ohhhh yes! Let me first start by saying that my appreciation for poke and sashimi has really grown in the last year due to a special someone in my life that has influenced me. This is my third time here and I love it. I'm constantly on their IG page drooling over the food porn. I love that they post their daily specials there and offer online ordering that makes it super convenient. Do order early as they can get busy towards lunch time. You can order from their menu of bowls or customize your own. I've had their Red Dragon bowl which had shrimp tempura, spicy ahi poke, crab salad, and unagi over sushi rice. That was absolutely delicious! The other times I selected a bowl then added side order selections to it. Street parking or park in the back lot where there is a 15 minute grace period. Great customer service and the shop is very clean. read more

Mama Kim’s - Dragon bowl - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Picked up some chirashi deluxe and Mauna Kea bowls from here on Monday night. Everything was good, but the scallops may have spoiled. We had food poisoning, and the next day, I had a bad after taste of scallops. I would stick to the fish and avoid dishes with scallops.This is still one of my favorite restaurants in Honolulu, and my only bad experience here. read more

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Sorry Mama Kim's! In my first review, I raved about having the BEST cucumber Kimchee l ever tasted, I got from my niece & went back soon after finishing off the first container within 3 sittings. To my disappointment went back that week & cucumber was out & cabbage kimchee was available. It was good but, my taste buds we're hooked on your style cucumber kimchee. Sat Feb 17, 2024 called to verify if cucumber was available. It was! Drove from Kaneohe & picked up the last two containers from the display refrigerator. Soonie K (owner) to my surprise, the cucumbers we're over ripe & mushy. Your chili sauce is thick, red & flavorful & my first container the cucumbers were cut perfectly into small appetizing cubes.Please check your quality control, cucumbers were spoiled to begin with & while the sauce was a litttle off, the cucumbers we're cut in larger cubes ( like the kind you get in the supermarket). At $8 each container, I expect quality & these were certainly lacking. Taking a Kim Chee break, but will go back for your Poke bowls & Fresh sushi! read more

Mama Kim’s - Mushy & over ripe cucumbers, dates & labeling are important.Quality control needed! - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Lunch in Honolulu, Hawaii... A bunch of us met at Mama Kim's to check it out. We wanted to know why Jace goes here so often... Haha! Located on the corner of King Street and Kaheka Street, Mama Kim's is a cozy shop. There are a few counter seats inside and a few outdoor seats with a table. We basically got poke bowls - there are different combinations. My uni ikura bowl was fresh and yummy! Service was friendly and efficient. I'd return if I there's an empty metered street stall nearby! Note: if you dine in, you get a miso soup! read more

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First stop when we landed on the island. The pokebowls here are good portion and flavors of poke was to die for. It also comes with a small miso soup that was a good starter. Service is quick and staff is friendly. The seating is outdoor while they do have so stools and a standing table shelf if you want to sit indoors. read more

I been a long time supporter of Mama's Kim's ever since they open. I love their unique poke bowl creations- my go to is the Mauna Kea bowl, which has garlic seared ahi, spicy ahi and imitation crab. This place is on top of my poke tier list. Service is fast and employees are nice. Parking is a bit hard though. If you dine in, you get free miso soup! There are a few tables outside to sit. Don't sleep on this place!! read more

Mama Kim’s - Spicy ahi and mentaiko ahi - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Shhhh, I HATE poke bowls. The only thing that goes with poke is beer. Don't even get me started on mixing mayo with raw fish, YUCK! So why Mama Kim's? Chirashi. Inari bombs. The "Orange Dream Bowl" (sushi rice topped with thick slices of salmon sashimi, snow crab, uni, ikura and a raw quail egg) takes you back to the alley restaurants of Tokyo's Tsukiji outer markets. Simple chirashi heaven. Customized variations subbing in whatever is arriving fresh always an option. Sometimes hamachi, others, Hokkaido scallops or chutoro. Maybe splurge and ask for half and half uni and ikura. The Hokkaido uni and ikura inara bomb is, well bomb. Simplicity at it's best with the age's sweet seasoning making the creamy uni and salty ikura sing. A less expensive non-Japanese uni option is available that is nearly as good. Poke bowls and some hot cooked items served over rice also available. None sampled. Tip: follow on IG for specials and arrival dates for ingredients. Simplicity taste great. Nuff said. read more

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I really hate giving such a poor review but our experience was terrible and this place is seriously overhyped. - The sushi rice is mushy and not seasoned right - The quality of the fish was just ok - The poke is seriously lackluster and flavorless - The hamachi jalapeno was way too overly saucy - The cucumber salad (side that comes with bowl) was just sliced cucumber and had zero yuzu flavor as advertized - The spicy hamachi handroll was also drowning in sauce The kicker was that I paid an extra $5.50 to add ikura to the chirashi bowl, and they forgot to add it. I had to go back to ask for it and the guy put such a tiny dollop on the bowl that I gasped. There are much better options. read more

Everything here is great and tastes fresh. The people who work here are also very friendly and take the time to explain specials and popular dishes. read more

What a treat! There the perfect amount of sauce, fish, and rice and it leave you FULL! My cousin from Oahu told me about this little local spot and we WILL be back! They are small with outdoor dining table and chairs with a few bar stools inside. They are a quick service place and we barely waited anytime for our food. The staff is friendly in suggesting recommendation and each item was so tasty and fresh! Thanks Mama Kim's!!! read more

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5 Stars!!! I tried the unagi bowl, and it was absolutely incredible! (Also had the unagi hand roll, spicy ahi hand roll, and red dragon bowl - but the unagi was my winner) The eel was perfectly cooked, tender, and had just the right amount of savory-sweet glaze. The combination of fresh toppings, fluffy rice, and that delightful unagi sauce brought everything together beautifully. You can tell the ingredients are top-notch and prepared with care. This bowl has officially become my go-to order--I can't wait to come back ! Highly recommend. read more

Mama Kim’s - Unagi bowl Red dragon bowl Unagi hand roll Spicy ahi hand roll - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Looking for some of the best kimchi on the island? No, in the world? Come to Mama Kim's. You might think I'm joking, but I dare you to try it and tell me I'm wrong. I've been around the kimchi block a few times, and theirs is some of the most FLAVORFUL kimchi I've ever had! The sides are on point, too. Ask me about anything else they serve, and honestly, I couldn't tell you... yet. But based on the kimchi alone, you can tell a lot of love goes into their food. You can taste it! read more

Food was fresh and delicious! Close to where we stayed on Waikiki and around the corner from açaí bowls. read more

Mama Kim’s - Red Dragon Bowl - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Mama Kim's is an absolute underrated gem. I'm almost hesitant to write this review because I want to keep them all to myself but alas, I must share the good news with the world. This restaurant is completely unassuming, but holds the freshest donburis ever. The food here isn't strictly Japanese, as there are Korean and local Hawaiian touches to their dishes, which makes it all the more unique! You can find poke bowls with natto, kimchi, okra, yamaimo and more here. They have a constantly changing specials menu, which is very exciting as well! My bf and I have gone here twice already since we discovered them recently. I ordered the Chirashi bowl twice and asked for an onsen egg on top (LOL). It was legit the best combination ever! I was delighted with how fresh and how THICK! the sashimi pieces are!!! They are sooo generous with their sashimi that I didn't even have to worry about my rice to fish ratio!! Seriously, the quality and freshness was unparalleled, especially for how regular this place looks on the outside! My boyfriend ordered from the specials menu once, and got the Red Dragon bowl. He enjoyed both as well. Our favorite thing is getting takeout from Mama Kim's, then driving 6 min to Ala Moana Beach Park to enjoy on the beach while watching the sunset. Highly recommend! read more

Mama Kim’s - Chirashi Bowl on the beach! - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I finally got to try this place one day since I was in the area. They aren't open till late so it's a little hard to get it for dinner. I decided to go down and place my order instead of calling ahead. There was so many choices but I finally decided on their salmon ikura bowl and I also got their yuzu ice tea. I wanted to get some of their side dishes but they were all sold out. The wait was kinda long so next time I'd definitely call ahead. There was a ton of phone orders they were trying to make when I was there. Also, parking may be a little hard to find. I luckily found a parking on the street around the corner of the place. The salmon ikura bowl was a lot bigger than it seemed. It had a good amount of fish and more than enough rice. I thought that the fish tasted pretty fresh. I'll definitely be back to try one of their other bowls. read more

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Mama Kim's is a great establishment for higher end poke. Our experience was via Uber Eats and it was the perfect cuisine to get delivered. Prices are on the high side, but seemed fair. Their portions are generous. I ordered the Crunch Bowl and a few hand rolls. The Crunch Bowl was delicious: spicy ahi, crab salad, and shrimp tempura over rice with unagi sauce, wasabi and ginger. Basically a spruced-up poke bowl. Their spicy ahi is ground, which I actually really liked. It was just spicy enough. I found their portions of both the crab salad and spicy ahi to be great. My only complaint about the bowl is that the shrimp tempura does get a bit soggy sitting on the rest of the meal. For the hand-rolls, I ordered the spicy scallop, which was fantastic. I would probably order their spicy scallop mixture as a part of a bowl on my next visit. In addition, the california hand roll was added for free as a part of the Uber Eats promotion. Although it had all of the necessary California roll ingredients, I wasn't very thrilled with it. The rice seemed to take over. Overall, food was good. read more

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My favorite fresh fish in Honolulu I love chirashi here very good food the place nice and clean the test of food incredible the people so nice read more

Mama Kim’s - Chirashi bowl - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I've been meaning to stop by this hole in the wall poke bowl eatery for a while and feeling a bit famished after a gym workout, it felt like coming after the lunch rush around 1 would be faster service and less crowds. Located in the Kaheka Professional center near Don Quixote, they offer a variety of fresh fish and Korean style picked vegetables, bentos, and other Asian fusion. The shop itself is clean, very modern but shares parking with the other businesses. There is street parking nearby. I got the two choice poke of Hawaiian ahi poke and shoyu salmon poke, over sushi rice, crab salad, seaweed salad, and tamago topped with furikake, and tiny rice crackers. The poke was fresh, firm, and not overpowered by their respective sauces. The tamago was eggy and bright, the seaweed salad wasn't overly salty, and the cripies added crunch. The crab salad was a refresher from the other flavors with just the right amount of mayo. They have a few places to eat inside and outside. No bathroom but they take American Express. It was bit pricey, but I would definitely go back. read more

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