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    Monarch Poke

    4.7 (294 reviews)
    ModerateHawaiian, Poke

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    Russ L.

    You can definitely taste how fresh the the poke. It just melts in your mouth like butter. I love how they pieces are big and chunky. The staff are wonderful.

    Poke Salad
    Ange M.

    I ordered the Poke Salad today and chose the Crispy Garlic Chili Oil Ahi and Spicy Ahi....it was so good. However, the lemon miso dressing is amazing!!! I need a 5 gallon bucket of that!!

    Main entrance
    Jee L.

    I was craving Poke for lunch and found Monarch Poke nearby. It got good reviews, and the picture of the food looked awesome. I got the Poke bowl of Half Spicy Ahi and Half Furikake Salmon ($20.00), Dirty Rice, aka garlic Rice ($1.00), and Everything topping except Green Onion ($0.00). Bad: - They have a credit card fee of 3%. - Staff at the cashier needed more time for training because she made some minor mistakes. (I know working for the first time is nervous!) - It's a little pricey for the bowl of poke. Good: - They have plenty of space for parking. - The food was delicious! I loved the combination of the garlic rice, fresh poke, and the sauce! Be careful, though, as spicy ahi can be spicy for some. - Friendly staff and Spotless shop. Conclusion: I found another good poke shop nearby that I will return! There are various options for pupus, deserts, and more!

    Miso braised pork belly
    Bonnie T.

    What a find!! Haven't been to Pearl Kai shopping center in awhile, so checked online for what was new. Nice little place. Ample seating if you want to dine in and very clean! Service was great, very friendly! I ordered the miso braised pork belly...YUMMY!! This was my first time here, and will I definitely be back to try more. Everything on their menu looks so good!

    Shoyu and spicy ahi poke bowl
    Marissa K.

    Got their spicy ahi poke and inamona poke with their "dirty rice" which is basically their house made garlic rice. This was indeed a good combo!

    Spicy ahi
    Anna W.

    First time here and I was amazed by all the options of poke! Even just by looking, they all look tasty and fresh. I only tried the spicy ahi though but will come back eventually to try the rest. The spicy ahi was one of the spicier ones. Got it with garlic soaked rice which was a good combo with ahi. The staff were friendly and helpful with explaining the menu items. Very clean interior and it felt cozy to sit in. One of the better poke place in my opinion!

    Garlic Chicken plate with Mac salad and dirty rice
    Kylie S.

    Tried this place for the first time last week based on other good reviews, and honestly was very impressed! Located conveniently in Pearl Kai shopping center with a large parking lot. Can get busy at times though. They have about 5 tables inside with seating. EDIT: I went on a Friday (April 4th), around noon and most tables were open as people did takeout but I can imagine it gets busy during weekday lunch hours. The girl working at the front was super helpful and explained the menu, and also offered samples of each poke (except pipkaula). Ended up getting the garlic chicken plate with mac salad, and a quarter lb of the spicy ahi poke. I did take out and had to run an errand before I got home to eat it, but even after 20 minutes or so it was still good! Not as crispy as it probably was fresh off the stove but seasoned well and pieces were just perfectly breaded. The dirty rice was a good side option. Just the lightest touch of garlic and not too overpowering. Similar to another breakfast spot also in Aiea... Side spicy ahi was also good, a bit spicier than other poke places but flavored well. Fish was chunky and tasted fresh. Will definitely be back to try the other poke bowls and plates! Also want to try the crab dip and the namasu!

    Poke stuff
    Wing I.

    After visited Pearl Harbor, we came here for a super late lunch/ early dinner. The cashier is very friendly and helpful and made suggestions for us. We ended up ordered two poke bowls and ube cheesecake. The decors are chic and very comfy. We got our poke bowls and it was so yummy. The rice, the fish and everything just match so well and the seasoning was just right. Ube cheesecake is so good and yummy.

    Poke Nachos (Half) : Inamona Poke,  quarter pound of crispy garlic chili oil poke, and quarter pound of Inamona Poke
    Anita C.

    Monarch poke is a locally owned poke shop located at the Pearl Kai Shopping Center. My friend and I have been wanting to check this place out, but the last time we came, they were closed for cleaning/renovations. Parking available at the strip mall and bathroom located within their establishment behind their kitchen Service & Ambience: The owner worked the register the day we went and was super sweet. We told her it was our first time there, and she offered to give us samples of the poke before ordering. We sampled the inamona as it's their specialty. She also told us that all their pokes are made fresh daily from auction block tuna. It is not the largest place, ~5 tables (4-6 seats each) decorated with beautiful murals. We did feel a bit rushed to finish as it got busy and a lot of the other guests also wanted to sit down. T Price: $$. Poke bowls and poke by weight are charged at market price for the day. On the day we went, it was ~$18-19 for a half pound, which is pretty standard pricing for fresh poke lately (getting more expensive lately) Food: My friend opted for Poke Nachos with 1/2 pound inamona, and I opted for a quarter pound of crispy garlic chili oil and a quarter pound of inamona The Inamona is made with green onions, onions, limu, and light sauce that doesn't overpower the taste of the fresh ahi. It was highly recommended by the owner and another family dining in the shop, and it did not disappoint. The Crispy garlic chili oil poke, however, was a bit too oily, and the crispy toppings became a bit soggy. It was still delicious with ample garlic and mildy spicy. I personally would have also liked to be a bit spicier. Overall, I'd recommended stopping in for some fresh poke

    11-6-24. Storefront, exterior
    Lloyd C.

    We were in the area and wanted to try Monarch Poke. It's in a large plaza with a lot of different businesses all sharing the parking lot. No issue with parking. The place was upbeat, and simply decorated. Colorful illustrations of sea creatures. One restroom in the back by the kitchen. The owner was super nice and friendly! They have a good variety of bowls, etc. I just stopped in to get some Poke by the pound. Inamona Poke - flavorful and classic, letting the fish alone shine. Furikake Salmon - simple, light flavor of the furikake. Congratulations on 2+years of business. We wish you continued success.

    Spicy poke wonton Poke Nachos (Half)
    Osvaldo S.

    What a find! Stumbled across this place after being all day at Pearl Harbor (also a must!). Poke was just outstanding! Service was also excellent. FYI- HUGE portions! I ordered half of the poke nachos and had issues finishing it but it was so damn good

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    Madelaine A.

    Great fresh poke to choose from! The service was nice and they have a seating area where you can enjoy your food right away. I really liked my poke nachos since they use wonton chips and have chunks of avocado. The poke itself was really fresh and had great flavor. I got to choose two flavors of poke which is also nice. I definitely will come back!

    Trilina M.

    First bite after landing in Honolulu! Upon entering we were helped. The menu was explained and we got to try some of their poke! They get their fish fresh from the auction. Ordered the half portion of poke nachos with the Wasabi ahi poke (they use an oil so it's a very pleasant and mild Wasabi flavor.) I liked this because the nachos had heavy sauces (eel and spicy mayo). The lighter poke was able to shine through without overwhelming me with too much flavors. Also got the miso braised pork belly with dirty rice. Deep flavor, slightly crispy, but also soft from the fat. Dirty rice had a great garlic flavor and the salad was refreshing

    Spicy Poke Nachos (Half)

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    Great staff and excellent poke. Some of the best on Oahu. Friend recommend this joint and it did not disappoint!!!

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    Great service and freshly-prepared food with friendly staff. The poke was also very fresh with a nice selection to choose from.

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    Another hidden gem. Great poke, fresh and delicious. Try their dirty rice on the side.

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    Fantastic food and service! Went for lunch. Placed was packed but service was quick and everyone loved their food.

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    Love this poke place! Food and poke are all tasty. They have a lot of different poke varieties.

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    Delicious poke and garlic rice! They have a few special poke and then the usual. Great customer service!

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