Sushi place? YUP well, more like a Poke place? YUP Fresh fish? YUP Good rice? YUP Good service? YUP Good everything? YUP This little shop located on the corner of King and Kaheka, on the King Street side of the Kaheka Professional Building packs a wallop of fresh fish and great sauces and seasonings yet so unassuming. One would never guess what comes out of this little establishment. At least, I didn't. It wasn't until I read the reviews by other Yelpers and heard Yelpers talk about this place that I had a slight clue of a place named Mama Kim's. Of course, being the lemming that I am I headed to Mama Kim's today and what a treat it was. I wanted to order everything on their menu..... all that means is I must return AGAIN soon. I ordered their day's special salmon skin hand roll and a combo bowl with salmon. Each combo bowl comes with a choice of 2 proteins and 3 sides. It is quite the meal. The salmon sashimi on my bowl was fresh and cut with precision. A repeat for me one day soon. One problem- parking. IF you're lucky you may find street parking on Kaheka Street or King Street. Otherwise, you may find parking in the Kaheka Professional Building Parking Lot. Second, which is more of a condition than a problem is you will have to wait because each dish or hand rolls is made when it's ordered and... you may not be the first in line. So next time, I will phone order first then go to pick up!!! However I do it though, I will be going back soon. oh, one more thing. I had the Ramune drink. The authentic drink with the marble in the bottle that holds the C02 in the bottle until your drink is all gone read more

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Always fresh, delicious and hits the spot. Owner and staff are very friendly and provide great customer service.

I can eat these bowls every day! I'm not a big fan of poke bowls, or seafood donburi served in take- out disposable containers. I also hate eating food in my car, standing up, sitting on a wall, or at a dirty outdoor park. But I will put up with disposable dining for Mama Kim's because there are a couple of outdoor tables and a small counter for dining-in. Dine-in and they will give you a small bowl of miso soup, and oftentimes Soonie will come by to see how things are. Cut and serve nicely handled fish sashimi style and I will go. Cubing or mincing fish and mixing in big flavors is fine but I prefer mine sliced. Mama Kim's will give you maguro or salmon sashimi (and poke, of course) as part of a build-your-own single or double choice bowl with three free sides and some free add ons. You can get hamachi sashimi in a creative specialty bowl, and whole scallops are part of a deluxe chirashi. Soonie Kim knows you eat with your eyes and watching her prep your made-to-order meal, you know it will taste as good as it looks. If you're a fan of the slimy goodness of a neba neba then I recommend theirs. Natto, namesake mushrooms, okra, tororo, mince takuan, ikura, tobiko, green onions, and a slow cooked onsen tamago. The only things missing are sheets or crisp nori. This dish is as good as any of my favorite Honolulu izakayas. One of my favorites is the salmon ikura bowl. Sliced salmon and ikura, simple. When I'm hungry I tend to add on stuff to kick up my meal, like tobiko, kaiware, or okra. I may ask for hamachi sashimi or scallops. For the price point the offerings and presentation of the deluxe chirashi is better then most take-out chirashi, including brick-and- mortar Japanese restaurants. I don't mind spending $20+ for a treat like this.. And always check out the Specials of the Day bowls. Soonie comes up with some nice combinations. I don't know if she plans them out or just comes up with ideas when she is hungry, but they are tasty and worthwhile. When I'm looking to pump up the good protein and watch the bad fatty stuff Mama Kim's is a wonderful option. The courtesy and genuine kindness of Soonie Kim and her front of the house staff make it one of my new favorites. Good food and good people. read more

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Poke bowls were good. A little too much rice. Fish fresh. Prices not bad. I called close to their closing time but they still made my takeout quickly. A cute small takeout store in the Kaheka Professional Building so parking can be challenging. Bunch of street parking so a short walk might be involved. Staff friendly. read more

The poke bowls are the best! The sashimi are fresh. Even the white rice is fluffy and delicious. The service is friendly and wonderful, even if they're busy, the servers are courteous. read more

Mama Kim’s - Mama Kim's sashimi salad. It's the first on their list and it's definitely #1. Highly recommended. - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Finally had the chance to try this gem of a place. Amazing fresh bowls!!! Totally worth it!! Can't wait to come back again soon! read more

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After reading some Yelp Peeps and Jace T's reviews i knew I had to check out this place and I was NOT disappointed they absolutely live up to their 5 star rating! I went at 5p right when they opened, parked around the corner on Kaheka st in metered parking. So many delicious pics on Yelp we couldn't decide what to get so I know I'll be back because I really want to get the seared hamachi bowl next time! Owned and operated by some very talented strong asian women! Woo Hoo! Everyone was friendly and efficient but the quality and wonderful presentation of their bowls really Up'd their game to 5 star status. I love that they have poke bowls and you can customize it however I really like that they offer seared salmon, ahi, scallops and sometimes seared hamachi bowls for those who prefer their fish slightly cooked. Fish was fresh and everything was delicious and so tasty! We thoroughly enjoyed every single bite of the seared salmon and crunch bowls! Definitely be back!!! read more

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I was walking Diamond Head-bound along King Street and came across this wonderful hole-in-the wall. Located in the Professional Center building, on the corner of King and Kāheka, Mama Kim's specializes in poke bowls. My favorite type of poke bowl is usually the spicy ahi nattō bowl. Spicy ahi is one of my faves, but to me, the nattō lends a "neba-neba" creamy texture. Mama Kim did not disappoint. The spicy ahi deluxe bowl also has bubu arare (the same crunchy arare that's in ochazuke) for a crunchy texture, which works really well since the spicy ahi (and nattō) are creamy/soft. The staff behind the counter was clearly very competent in making all of the bowls (including customizations). This place also looks like they do seared fish bowls, and the staff takes a torch to the fish to give it a nice sear on the outside. Grateful to the staff member who also offered me miso soup. It went perfectly with the bowl. Finally, for a poke bowl place, I found this meal to be affordable. After tax, I paid only $13.61. Most poke places will charge an arm and a leg, and I'm sure they won't put bubu arare in their bowls like Mama Kim does. If you are walking in the area, I encourage you to visit and sit down either inside or outside. No need waste plastic bags, plastic trays, and plastic cutlery. read more

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I love the poke bowls at Mama Kim's! No lie, I get cravings for them pretty often. I like checking our their Instagram to check out their daily specials and eat with my eyes first. I have tried several different bowls here and enjoyed every one. My current favorite is their Mauna Kea, which comes with seared tuna, spicy ahi, crab salad, unagi sauce, and sweet chili. Super flavorful combo! I love how fresh the fish is here. The kimchee here is also quite good! You can buy containers to go from the mini fridge. read more

Gfs and I were having a late-ish lunch trying to go On Dong on the one day it happened to be closed. Didn't realize it until after we fed the meter all our coins. As we were walking back to the car we saw Mama Kim's. Lucky coincidence since wanted to try there anyways! Didn't realize it was right on King, just Ewa of On Dong and Mr. Kim Chee Lee and the bakery with Turtle Bread. Young girls working. The more local one was super friendly and helpful. Both were very nice though. Mama Kim came out after to help put the food together. 1 Kim Chee Poke and Natto. Natto...bleh. But she loved it. Kim Chee poke was very sesame oil-ish...we think that's from the poke and not the Kim Chee, but still a little strange to have Kim Chee like that. Forgot to get a container Kim Chee on the way out to samps. 1 Chirashi on Salad. They accidentally put it on rice, so gave her the salad on the side. ($1 more to replace the rice with salad) 1 Unagi on Lettuce - sliced and seemed grilled, but was tasty. I always get it without the extra Kabayaki bath, and was perfect like that. Mine took long so I ordered Karaage to munch on first. Not good. Dry little balls of chicken. If you eat in, they also give you miso soup. They forgot to bring the 3rd bowl, so we didn't get it until the end. I didn't want so gf drank it. Overall, good. Would go back to try other things. My friends want to try the bowl of slime next...the hubs would enjoy it too. But I will stick to the non-slimey stuff. read more

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Mama Kim's was a great surprise. Great selections of food, and you can customize your poke bowls like crazy! Fish was fresh tasty! the crunchy garlic bits was great- try it on your next poke bowl! read more

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STOP LOOKIN' AND GO DOWN TO DA CORNER OF KING & KAHEKA, STAT! Kk, a Lil' to lil' fo' you to move... Mama Kim's is that home kitchen away from home kitchen you need when your cravin' fo' seafood, or a Gyu-Don. Run by Soonie and her mother, with the help of Rachel, these 3 run a pretty tight ship in selling poke bowls, teas, lattes, musubis & side dishes. Located on the South, Ewa corner of King & Kaheka, with a small metered parking lot in the rear, and street parking mainly on Keheka and King depending on the time you go... They close after lunch from 3 to 5pm, so King st parking is off limits from 5pm. They have space for 2 people to dine inside and 2 tables outside. If you do dine-in, they do offer complementary miso soup which is a nice touch with a meal hea. But, take-out is just as good as dinin' in. So, I was a HUGE fan of Aloha Cones when they were on Kinau, but since they moved to Pearlridge, then Kalihi, their usuals have not tasted the same... then came and gone Tasty Poke... ugh... then Pokeway in Kaheka... then they went to downtown only business... haven't really found a seafood bowl cravin' fixer until Mama Kim's moved in... hanapa'a!!! Service hea is No Ka'Oi... very warm, friendly people who take care of each order with honest & grateful intentions! Think of how many times you've given your money to people, that even though they had good food, you really didn't feel completely satisfied wit wat you paid fo'... you won't feel dat hea! Soonie is honest wit her pricin' & at times has mentioned some prices are 'expensive.' I can respect her view on our perspective with dat kine of insight. So, with both food and service like dis, da price, wit tip, really is worth every penny! Da Goods... 1) Started my journey with da Seared Hamachi wit Avocado fo' $1 mo'... brah... broke da mouth! Every bite melted in my mouth... grab a spoon if can! 2) Next, was the Hamachi Jalapeño... brah brought me back to old Aloha Cones BUT WAAAY TASTIER! 3) Next came da Crunch Bowl...spicy ahi, crab salad ova gohan wit shrimp tempura???? Shoooooots! 4) Then came da Deluxe Chirashi Bowl... so the regular bowl was on my hit list, but came dis buggah added wit unagi, scallops, and Japan Uni on top of the regular.... kk, twist my arm... you had me at unagi... 5) Then was suppose to be the Seared Salmon Bowl, but Soonie and Co. had other plans when they made a special with snow crab, ikura and salmon... yea I went wit da special... again, grab a spoon! 6) Then again was suppose to get da Seared Salmon Bowl, BUT Soonie and Co. had a Garlic Seared Hamachi Bowl... yea I got dat, and wit avocado... shovel please! 7) Finally, got to the Seared Salmon Bowl... if you like sushi bars as much as I do, and the smell of seared fish meltin' into da air... ugh, dis is a must! Pack your own personal shovel! 8) Aftah, I had da Gyu-Don wit Slow Cooked Egg.... hooooo dat day I neva have any protein and just carbs... brah, dat bowl worked me ova gud! You know I wen shovel... keep da hashi fo' a-nada time! 9) My latest flavor was a special called Mixed Poke Bowl... had Maguro, Salmon, Hamachi and Ikura wit their special shoyu sauce, white & green onions, on gohan, and topped wit some finely sliced nori and I added avocado fo' a buck xtra... Wee-nahz! 10) Red Dragon? Korean Sushi Salad?, Neba Neba Bowl?, Spicy Tuna Deluxe? Oh and no fo'get to try da side dishes... which? In-house made sides dat have dat Eomma's (mother's) touch to homemade cooking... I can tell you da Kim Chee is Chee Huu! Kk, you ready now? Go and help me keep dis jewel in our neighborhood, past dis pandemic, and further into our future... till my next fulfillment... Grind On, Pau! read more

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I was really excited about eating at Mama Kim's, but to my disappointment, the food wasn't that great. We ordered 2 of the salmon and ikura bowls and one of the shrimp tempura bowls--all of the toppings tasted fine but there was too much rice and not enough of the other food. Also, the salmon could have been cut a bit thicker. So for the price, it certainly wasn't worth it. I would have given this place a one star, but since the ordering process was easy and the people were nice, that deserves a boost in a star. read more

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Lookin' for a great poke bowl? Let Bruddah Fran give you da scoops, skip da poke joint in the Kapahulu neighborhood, and head on down to the Koreamoku area, and look for this poke joint called - Mama Kim's! Honestly, I can't take all da credit for findin' this poke joint, I gotta give BIG PROPS to my Yelp buddy - Christine L. for posting her awesome poke pics that made me run down to check out this poke joint! Mama Kim's kinda reminds me of another favorite poke joint I used to frequent, that poke joint was called - Tasty Poke (unfortunately they closed up shop). Mama Kim's is pretty easy to find, as they are located on the corner of Kaheka, & South King Street. It's a small little poke shop with a few outside tables should you choose eat your ono poke bowls onsite. Unfortunately there is no parking, so metered street parking is your best bet. Like I said before, the poke shop is really small, so it's more of a grab & go kinda joint. The day I came here for lunch, I was pretty lucky as I found a metered street parking by the Kim Chee Lee that was across the street from Mama Kim's. I dropped a few coins into the meter, then ran across the street to check out Mama Kim's. The girls who worked the counter were very friendly, as they greeted me as soon as I walked in. As I looked over the electronic wall menu, I decided to do a "Build your own bowl" and got a (2) item bowl. Here's how da "Build Your Own Bowl" works - 1. You choose your Base = they had a choice of White Rice, Sushi Rice, or Salad (for salad, they charge you an additional $1.00). I ended up picking the Sushi Rice, as they didn't offer Brown Rice here. 2. You then pick your Protein = They had a choice of the following items - A. Limu Ahi Poke B. Shoyu Ahi Poke C. Kimchi Ahi Poke D. Wasabi Masago Ahi Poke E. Spicy Ahi Poke F. Shoyu Salmon Poke G. Maguro Sashimi H. Salmon Sashimi I ended up picking the Shoyu Ahi Poke & da Spicy Ahi Poke. 3. Sides = (you get to pick 3 items) - A. Crab Salad B. Edamame C. Seaweed Salad D. Kimchee E. Takuan F. Tamago G. Cucumber Salad For my sides, I got (2) Crab Salad, and Kimchee. 4. Toppings = (It's free, DEALAGES Yo!), and you can choose da following items - A. Furikake B. Bubu Arare (Rice Cracker) C. Garlic Chips D. Fried Onion I ended up getting Furikake & Garlic Chips. So after I got my poke bowl, paid da girls & was ready to leave, the girls offered me a free Miso Soup! SHOOOOOOOOOTS, baluts! I take 'em!!! What can I say about my bowl??? Da buggah was Ono!!! Both poke was delicious! Especially da Shoyu Ahi Poke, as it had a slight onionie sweetness to it! Da buggah really hit da spot! Especially since my last poke experience at another poke joint was so disappointing! Craving a poke bowl??? Ya gotta give Mama Kim's a try! Chance 'em! No can go wrong! read more

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If I could use one word to describe Mama Kim's bowls, it would be sophisticated! We grabbed the garlic seared salmon and I must say, I am not a lover of salmon, but this seared salmon bowl is heavenly! Seared to perfection with that garlic aioli and onion sauce that tops it off real nicely. Which helps make the salmon taste not so fishy #lifechanging The crunch bowl was also good and was like a little sample with Shrimp Tempura, Spicy Ahi and Crab Salad, best of all 3 worlds! The side orders of fried tako and karaage chicken also complimented the dishes so well. The Plantation Iced Tea could use a little work, with a little more tea in there, but I didn't hate it. As for parking? We got lucky and found metered parking around the corner. A lot of people had phone orders, that were ready to go when we were there. But we decided to dine-in for a quick bite and everything was so delicious! Even bought some of their kim chee and radish kim chee and my goodness, you can tell it is homemade! No MSG, and just natural citrus/fruits that give it that special kick. Totally worth it! read more

Mama Kim’s - Garlic Seared Salmon, Crunch Bowl - Shrimp Tempura, Spicy Ahi, Crab Salad, Plantation Iced Tea, Fried Tako & Karaage Chicken - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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First, I'm not good at handling spicy food and although I appreciate the flavor sometimes my body can't physically tolerate the heat lol. Because of that, yes, I ordered the hamachi jalapeño bowl without jalapeños haha. But wow! The blend of flavors in this bowl really do shine! It reminds me a lot of the hamachi carpaccio at Doraku but on a nice serving of sushi rice. These perfectly thick slices of hamachi was served with tobikko and a garlic ponzu sauce resting nicely on a generous serving of shaved onions. I would definitely go back for this but there's so much other great things on the menu that I need to go back and try them all. I also got a yuzu iced tea which tasted more like a lemonade because of the citrusy taste but was still very refreshing! I'll be sure to try the lychee tea next time. Mama Kim's is in a small corner by King and Kaheka Street but parking is very limited. Metered stalls are located out to the side of the building on Kaheka but there's also ample metered parking across of the park on Young Street. Inside has a small dine in bar but only appears to seat 2 maybe 3 people at a time. To remedy this, there are a few tables and chairs directly outside of the restaurant as well. I got my eye on the seared hamachi or salmon for my next visit! read more

Mama Kim’s - Hamachi jalapeño bowl without jalapeños - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Going against the grain again with this review with a sea full of 4/5 star ratings! I was honestly excited about trying mama Kim's. I had them bookmarked for awhile and I finally got the opportunity to try them when they had a Instagram promotion a few weeks ago. However, I failed to use the promo! Parking is on the street. I called in my order and quickly grabbed it. I don't recommend doing this but I was close to 6pm when the parking becomes free so I chanced it. Service was really friendly and they were extremely friendly with my pup as well. I got several items that day including: Seared salmon - which was mostly tasteless and probably 80% rice. I probably would not get this again. Hamachi Kama - which was a special and probably one of the better dishes I ordered. Pint of cabbage And cucumber kimchee - both underwhelming and the cucumber was on the acidic side already and I'm sure it's rotten by now that it's been about a week or so. Overall, the food fell short for me. Perhaps this was all Instagram hype on my end. Hopefully others had a better experience. read more

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Ya girl took 15 minutes walking around looking for this place because the Yelp pin was a bit off -sob- thank you to the person for posting a picture of the outside so I had a reference! And another thank you to my friend (Jessica S.) for putting this place on my radar! They're located on the side of King St. close to the busstop (I attached an outside pic for reference so hopefully it looks familiar!) From what I read, it's a mother/daughter duo running this shop so go out and support them! They are a very sweet family serving up some delicious food; you definitely can't come just once when there's so many mouthwatering options on the menu....they even have specials posted on their Instagram! I decided to get their Seared Salmon w/ a side of Avocado and their Yuzu Iced Tea. I wanted to buy a container of their famous kimchi but they were sold out!!! Now I definitely have to come back and get my hands on it.... You have an option to dine in with bar seating or sit outside (they have two tables) I believe when you dine-in, you get complimentary miso soup? (Don't quote me on that) Now lets talk about that Seared Salmon..... WOW it definitely blew me away how flavorful and fresh it was. It reminded me of Sushi Bay's Seared Salmon but I like Mama Kim's more because it's like eating seared poke: you get a little bit of the seared garlic sauce on the top but you still get the raw freshness of poke on the bottom. The Yuzu Iced Tea perfectly complimented my food; super refreshing and I like the little pieces of edible fruit inside. I definitely recommend calling in your order especially if you have multiple because it can be a bit of a wait but it's totally worth it read more

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Got wind that this new kim chee and poke bowl shop opened. As soon as I saw the pics, I knew I wanted to try especially the kim chee. It looked nice and fresh and a lot of spice - the real red stuff, not the watered down looking stuff. The kim chee selections are in their small fridge, you can help yourself to what you want to buy then go to the counter to pay and/or order poke bowls. Since I was there already, I picked up a 2 choice custom bowl with spicy ahi and shoyu ahi. You get to choose 3 sides and I got crab salad, takuan and tamago, unlimited toppings (furikake bubu arare, garlic chips and fried onions). You can also add add-ons such as natto, avocado, etc. The 2 choice bowl was $14. I really enjoyed their spicy ahi. My daughter ate the shoyu ahi and said it was good. I bought small tubs of cucumber kim chee and regular cabbage kim chee. I really enjoyed both but the cabbage kim chee was really good and fresh! I like to enjoy it before it gets really sour. Mama Kim's is located on the King St side of the building. There is street metered parking on the side street. There is also a ProPark lot in the back but I'm not sure how much that costs. I'll be back! read more

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The food here is genuinely fantastic. The Menu was a little confusing at first, but they have lots of pictures of the menu items and the staff are super happy to answer any questions you have about the food. They have seating inside and outside, both are nice and clean options. I got the Spicy Tuna Deluxe bowl, was genuinely so fantastic and I couldn't get enough of it. Perfect portion for the price and taste of the food. Highly recommend. read more

This is a nice little gem that serves up all sorts of poke bowls and other goodies. It might not be your typical poke as some of the bowls have some korean flavors/influences but that does not mean it's not good. In fact, this might just open up a whole new avenue of enjoying seafood and the like. So there's plenty of options here which means plenty of opportunities to come back here and try them all. I started with their Mama Kim's Sashimi Salad which contrary to its name, does have rice (so for all you carb lovers, don't sleep on this). The fish is fresh, there's plenty of fiber to be had, and a whole mix of flavor to be had with their gochujang sauce. And don't worry, it's not excessively spicy, it's just the right amount of kick and flavor. The little shop is a bit hole in the wall and parking might be tricky, but if you won't regret it if you can find your way here. read more

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Once a week i treat myself to poke at Mama kims. Always fresh and super tasty...i follow them on instagram where they post their weekly specials...i saw the Hurricance Ahi bowl and had to try it...my new favorite!!! 5 stars without a doubt!!! Try it!! Wifey loved it too :) Would have taken pics but ate it too fast :) next week for sure read more

The food is VERY fresh and with speedy service. We visit here every time we are in town and enjoy so many great options on the menu.

A hidden gem found nicely snugged on the corner of King and Kaheka streets. Was greeted with an ambience of much warmth and aloha vibes that only an ahm-ma (korean word for mama) can create. There was a numerous selection of poke bowls but the hamachi jalapeño really caught my eye. For those who have a hard time choosing between bowls, there is a BUILD YOUR OWN choice that lets you get everything you want! The bowls had generous slabs of FRESH fish and poke. The hamachi was primed with delicious garlic ponzu sauce on top which added much umami-ness to the already buttery slices of yellowtail. We had to try the other side dishes Mama Kim home makes such as the fluffy mashed sweet potato and refreshing kimchi. We also got a gyu don which included perfectly soft boiled egg. All in all, this is the perfect spot for a quick and delicious bite of local style fish and food! read more

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Definitely my favorite place to get poke! The minced spicy ahi is my favorite and probably the best on island. Their specials are always super good too!! The service is also always on point, my questions are always answered with kindness which is rare nowadays. read more

Literally a hole in the wall kitchen joint, but it was awesome and the woman who cooked out food was lovely. She took out order and then cooked it all herself! Def felt like home cooked loving. Go eat there. read more

Absolutely favorite lunch spot for my co-workers and I!!! Soonie the owner is always working, and is the sweetest person ever. Prices are extremely affordable for the quality and amount of product. It is extremely convenient for all of us to order online via Clover, from the Instagram page. Parking is a challenge, but worth it!! It's a weekly trip for us and perfect for lunch, bite-on-the-go, beach eats, etc. It's a must and my favorite pokè bowl spot!!!! Don't forget to TIP and show love for this family-owned business. read more

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This place is great. Great service. Always great portions. I'm not into everything they have because I'm not a huge seafood guy, but everything has been great so far. People ordering off ubereats or whatever should just not bother. Get the food there and eat it there. Who the hell orders seafood w/ a 30-45 minute delivery timer and expects anything great? You have to eat this fast, or put it on ice in your cooler before the beach. These low-1 star reviews are dumb and from people who don't understand the nuances of eating out. They probably give "rude" Korean restaurant ajummas 1 star too because they don't understand the food culture or the electronic button to press for service. Business gotta make money to survive. Price reflects cost and service. If you can't afford an almost 20 bucks bowl- you probably should go to McDonalds or cook at home. There is parking on the street nearby, there is parking INSIDE the building (IIRC). Maybe read the signs posted on the building, tourists. read more

Hanging out with some friends and one of them said we had to try this place out. They ordered bowls so I did too, but as they didn't have any veggie proteins, they offered to up the number of the sides I could have included in the price which totally worked for me. Also checked out a lychee iced tea which was not too sweet and really refreshing. We took our bowls and ate them at Magic Island. The bowl was excellent. It was fresh, the sushi rice was delicious, and all the toppings really added to the flavor. If you're a veggie go and build your own bowl - it's totally worth it! read more

Mama Kim’s - Three bowls and a lychee iced tea - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I had time to grab some lunch and this place was on my list to try, so I headed straight here :) I got the torched garlic scallop bowl and a yuzu lemonade. The lemonade was refreshing and not overly sweet, and the bowl was delicious! Garlic and scallop.. my 2 favorite things! The parking here was a bit tough, but luckily i snagged the last street stall on the side of the building. This place is a little hidden, but is facing king street and is in the same building as longs pharmacy. The food and price is good, and I can't wait to come back and try more menu items! read more

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I've been DREAMING about this place since I was last in Honolulu. I'd say that this is my go to spot in town for some good poke bowls. The fish is so fresh. If you dine in you get a free miso soup. read more

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UPDATE: My workplace moved, so I can't make my same lunchtime treks but have opted to use food delivery services. Ordered through Clover and unfortunately, only 7 of my 8 poke bowls were delivered. We were all starving that day and busy, so I was scrambling to figure out what to do including contacting the delivery driver. Thankfully, Mama Kim's called and said the driver didn't seem to understand English and grab the 8th bowl. They offered to drop it off! So grateful for them - their food, their service! Probably making this a monthly lunchtime thing bc I gotta watch my mercury. read more

I wish Mama Kim could be my mama! Finally got to try this hidden gem tucked away in the Kaheka Professional center. I was lucky to find a parking space on the side of the building, but I imagine it's tough otherwise. I got a 2 choice bowl with kimchi ahi and spicy salmon. I also got to try some of the hamachi jalapeno bowl. Hamachi jalapeno: I'm not sure what kind of sauce they drizzle over this, but it's addicting. I can't even describe it cause I've never had something like that before. It's a savory, possibly shoyu based sauce that pairs amazingly with the hamachi and thin slices of jalapeno and onion. Kimchi ahi: Ahi marinated in the same sauce as their kimchi, with pieces of kimchi inside. I love this fresh take on a spicy ahi. Spicy salmon: A spicy mayo based sauce with delicious chunks of fatty salmon. I'm glad I only got a half portion because it got a little heavy. For the 2 poke choices I got, I noticed that they put thick slices of raw onion in the mix, which can be quite raw and nose-clearing. I ended up with a pile of onions in my bowl. My biggest issue with poke shops that offer toppings is that it often gets boring. I can only eat edamame, crab salad, and seaweed salad so many times before losing it. Mama Kim's brings a breath of fresh air by offering a huge variety of toppings, including their famous kimchi. The hype for this kimchi is real; it's just fermented enough and there's a touch of sweetness that sets it apart. I ended up choosing the kimchi, takuan, and sushi-style tamago for my toppings. I think I've found my new favorite poke place! Excited to come back and try everything else. read more

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My go to when I'm craving some poke. I always get the seared salmon bowl. Very friendly workers. Plenty of parking nearby read more

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

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Had to get a poke bowl for my beach day! Mama kim's never disappoints and is always my go to :) I absolutely love Mama Kim's poke bowls. They always taste fresh. I definitely recommend y'all try them out on the to the beach. It is sooo satisfying to have a fresh poke bowl at the beach for lunch! Also, props to them and their homemade kimchi. My full Korean mamma makes homemade kimchi at home and I always say no one makes it like my mom, but Mama Kim's is pretty good! It is definitely better than a lot of other Asian and Korean places in Honolulu. They had cucumber and radish kimchi in their kimchi fridge in their cute little shop too, and I should have grabbed some to try. Next time I will for sure get a bowl of their radish kimchi to try! I'm sure it is just as good as the cabbage kimchi. Service here is fast and friendly. Everyone working here is super duper nice and will help you navigate the menu if it is your first time :) read more

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

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After reading about their Neba neba bowl ($15) in Honolulu Magazine, I was drooling. Thankfully it lived up to its rave reviews! It's been a while since I've had a bowl of what I call "slimy goodness" and it was so satisfying with the 9 different colorful and slippery ingredients. If you're more of a minimalist, the salmon ikura bowl is also delicious ! Everything was fresh and tasty! Great quality for takeout! Can't wait to go back but will be torn between trying their other bowls or sticking to the neba neba. read more

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

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I always see this place on Instagram and never went to check it out. Let's just say, I'll definitely be back! From the time we walked into the shop, the staff greeted us and was so polite. Being that it was my first time here, I had some questions and they gladly answered. When we got our food, the bowls were stuffed! So much poke and I was in heaven when I saw how much natto was in my bowl. Ohhh the slimy goodness haha. I was able to get street parking but I think there is a parking lot in the back of the building near the diagnostic laboratory. I highly recommend this little hole in the wall shop if you're in the area. Oh, I almost forgot! Both the cabbage and the cucumber kimchi are made in house and are SO DELICIOUS! read more

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If you're looking for a spot to grab some delicious poke bowls, then you MUST check out Mama Kim's! This place was based off of a recommendation from a friend, and it was spot on, so here is my recommendation to you. This place is a hidden gem located on S King Street in the Kaheka Professional Center. Parking may be a bit hard to come by (since it's located in town), but if you're lucky enough, you may get street parking or in a lot close by. But trust me, it's worth it! Here's what we got: *Hawaiian & Spicy Ahi Mix (build your own bowl) *"Red Dragon" - a bowl with fresh minced spicy ahi, crab salad, unagi, and shrimp tempura *"Kilauea" - a bowl with seared garlic salmon poke, topped with spicy salmon and crab salad read more

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Staff is friendly and don't rush you when ordering. They let me sub salmon poke for ahi poke since they ran out I was there last customer and I didn't mind. read more

Mama Kim’s - Salmon poke and Natto - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I have gone to Mama Kim's three times already and it is fair to say that I love this little hole in the wall poke place. You have eat there if you can! The bowls are made to order and you have the option of having complementary miso soup with your food. You can eat inside or outside and I prefer outside because there are tables with chairs versus the counter area with stools. I've tried the BYOB poke, which is really fun to make because you choose your poke, sides, and toppings. But it can get expensive because the pokes made with Ahi are market price so it could be a couple dollars more. I got a two choice poke bowl with creamy wasabi ahi and spicy ahi, tamago, crab salad, and ocean salad for my sides, and all the toppings and it came out close to $18. No regrets though! It was so good. I've also tried their specialty bowls such as the Crunch Bowl- shrimp tempura had the perfect crunch, the Red Dragon Bowl, and by far my favorite, the Hamachi-Jalapeño bowl (which I sampled from my husband the last time I went). Oh my goodness the simplicity of hamachi in ponzu sauce with a slice of jalapeño for each slice of hamachi is perfection. I have to get my own bowl the next time I go back. Highly recommend! The only tricky thing is parking. You would have to grab street parking on Kaheka st by Longs or park in the paid parking area across from Longs. read more

Mama Kim’s - Two choice poke bowl with spicy ahi & creamy wasabi ahi - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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