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    Poke Etc

    4.0 (686 reviews)
    ModerateHawaiian, Poke
    Closed 9:30 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Good for kids

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    Chili Garlic & Spicy Mayo

    Yeah honestly, I used to rave about this place but my recent experience today was a letdown. The cashier with glasses was very dismissive and made me feel unwelcomed. She seemed annoyed when I asked what was in the cali poke when I couldn't hear her the first time. It's a simple question and she just didn't seem friendly at all. Also after looking at the photos on how much poke they used to give vs what I got today was sad in comparison. Do yourself a favor and go somewhere else that gives you better service and portioning that doesn't leave you disappointed.

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    Tony G.

    Staying open to posted hours. Was told they were closed but yet they helped another customer and supposed to be open another 40 minutes.

    Becky C.

    Came on a weekday during lunch and there were a few people in line. No one came to take our order for awhile so I was a little confused. A person came up and took like 5 orders at once and made all the bowls. I got the salmon shoyu poke bowl and it was pretty good. The fish had a nice texture but some parts were a little too salty for me. I wish they had more salmon options because I think there was only 2. They had a so many good sounding tuna options tho!! Definately a to go place they have no seating inside.

    Russ L.

    I've been coming here for years, and I must say they are the only one that are very close to authentic Hawaiian style poke. Fresh and delicious. The Kama'aina Plate with lau lau & kalua pork with fresh Ginger Poke. The lau lau is a little salty, but the meat was tender. Kalua Pork was so moist and juicy. The Poke was as close to oyster sauce style as I could get. Mini cubes were nice and fresh. they only had a couple with that white connective tissue. Took a pic of their Musubi lineup but did not buy any. But I've noticed that the service has gone down lately. The new worker just doesn't have the warmth and welcoming attitude that the previous workers. There are a couple of stools if you want to eat in, but most are takeout orders.

    Shoyu tuna & mayo tuna
    April V.

    Came last week & the value is good for the price but the shoyu tuna didn't have much flavor & didn't taste as fresh as the other flavors. The rice was also more on the dry/rough texture which is not to my tasting

    Francine G.

    Poke Etc is the spot for fresh poke and they never disappoint. This has been my favorite place since their Cerritos location. There's no seating available at the restaurant, so we had to take everything to go, but it was still just as good. We got the Hawaiian Cali, our all-time favorite, with shoyu salmon and spicy mayo. The shoyu salmon was a little too salty for my liking but still tasty, and the spicy mayo had a really good kick to it. The serving was also very generous, which made it even more satisfying.

    Dee G.

    Have to update because of recent experiences. Giving them 3 Stars. Always fresh Poke. This is the bowl almost same as a plate. Love that it's a quick spot for fresh Poke. Customer Service is not out of this world just ok. It's not a sit and dine place. Don't like that they close their doors before posted closing hour of 6pm. By the time I get here after work it will be 5:30-5:45pm and they are CLOSED! This has happened on too many occasions. But I still come back. Giving 3 Stars because they close before their closing time.

    Carol C.

    Quick service and fair portions! Plenty of flavor options; I always go for the spicy mayo but Hawaiian Cali is good too! Small shop but they also sell Filipino and Hawaiian goodies.

    shoyu ahi and spicy salmon plate
    Jenna I.

    FANTASTIC FIX if you're craving poke like how they do it in Hawaii and don't want all those extra sides!! Very helpful staff! They offered samples and gave generous portions--makes it really a bang for your buck and reasonably priced. Very easy parking too, just no dine-in options. If I lived closer, I'd be here all the time!

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    10 years ago

    Poke is great. Havent had all the menu items but they are authentic hawaiian and family owned

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    9 years ago

    Really good tasting food very freshly made. The man was very patient and kind to me helping me out.

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    Took a work colleague. Not a place for a business lunch but we liked the food.

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    10 years ago

    Over priced, there are much better poke restaurants around. Don't waste time going here. Every condiments you ask, they charge extra.

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    9 years ago

    Kalua pork is really good. Portions are generous. Lots of different poke selections. Nice find!

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    12 years ago

    its good. not the best I have ever had but a good option to switch it up with all the fats food chains.

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    9 years ago

    This is my favorite place to get Samoan Corned Beef. And the Poke is so satisfying. Love it.

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    Very nice people that work here. They let me sample a lot of the tuna until I found what I liked (ended up being their special for the day)

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    Mmmmm poke!! Try the creamy poke choices! Make sure they put furikake on your rice :-)

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    They have good poke, but bad customer service. The cashier is the face of the company. No smile or nothing. So rude! Worst service ever.

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    Ask the Community - Poke Etc

    I have been trying to call to ask if you are open on Thursday, 11/24/22?

    Sadly like many other businesses that are privately owned small food businesses, they will either have a full inbox 24/7 or completely ignore calls. it's not ideal but has become the norm unfortunately

    Is this open?

    This place is definitely open. They're only closed Sundays.

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    Poke places are aplenty in Torrance all of a sudden so which one should you go to? I dunno maybe…read morethis one? The poke is fresh and marinated to perfection. And to boot, there isn't an excessive line or wait time. They have a generous selection of salmon and tuna amidst other seafood options. Order by the pound or do a bowl, whatever works. If you aren't feeling poke, they do a bunch of great comfort hawaiian food too, so enjoy a beef ribs plate or chicken katsu or whatever your heart desires, you won't regret it!

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    We've been here four times in the past month alone! The first time we stopped by, they were sold…read moreout an hour before closing, so we left empty-handed. The same thing happened on our second visit, and we were honestly heartbroken. However, Sunny (I think that was his name) went above and beyond to make sure we still got to experience their food. He kindly gave us samples of the Spam musubi and fried chicken to take home. That's 100% top-notch customer service right there! Since then, we've returned twice more with friends, and the food has been absolutely amazing. The shrimp is hands-down my favorite, and the karaage chicken with the green sauce is super addictive. I also finally got to try the crispy Spam musubi, which was unique and delicious . We'll definitely keep coming back. In fact, I'm tempted to throw a party just so I have an excuse to cater from them! Even though they're located inside a food hall, you can take your food and enjoy it anywhere in The Enclave's spacious outdoor seating area, which makes it a great spot to hang out and enjoy a meal with friends.

    Overall good but it's always a hit or a miss... Ordered the…read morekaraage chicken meal but it's always 1. Karaage Chicken is over cooked (like it becomes hard and dry from over frying it) 2. The rice is hard and dry (who ever is cooking it needs to learn how to Cook rice properly. Don't get me wrong the people there are friendly and the atmosphere is fantastic but every time I order food, I come out at a loss for what I paid for.. But love the Mac salad which I recommend

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    Review #1015 2026-085…read more Food Order: Back Home Sampler (Lahaina fried chicken, kalua lumpia, wontons, grilled beef stix, Filipino lumpia, spam musubi) Hawaiian Nachos (wonton chips, Portuguese sausage, jack & cheddar cheese, tomatoes, green onions) Beef Stew Curry (rice) Fish & Chips (macaroni salad, french fries) Kaibi Short Ribs Entree (macaroni salad, ramen cabbage salad, & rice) Kalua Pork (macaroni salad, ramen cabbage salad, & rice) Keiki Meal (Lahaina fried chicken, french fries, lemonade, ice cream sundae) Lahaina Fried Chicken Entree (macaroni salad, ramen cabbage salad, & rice) Lahaina Wrap (Lahaina fried chicken, ramen cabbage salad, Back Home special sauce, spinach tortilla) with Fries Lau Lau (macaroni salad, ramen cabbage salad, & rice) Saimen Noodles with Spam (kamaboko, egg slivers, green onions) Spam Musubi Haupia Cheesecake Jello Cheesecake Hawaiian Iced Tea Long overdue review... I've been coming to Back Home in Lahaina in the early 2000s since I started working in the South Bay. With our frequent visits, we were given loyalty stamp cards that earned 3 free rewards after reaching a designated tier: beverage, appetizer, & entrée (usually redeem the Lahaina Fried Chicken Entree) or t-shirt. In the early 2010s, we changed our dining time to their "Kids Eat Free on Wednesdays" after H turned toddler, & brought our friends with kids too. While the longstanding promo is no longer active, they occasionally run holiday or event-based kids eat free specials. Their Keiki (kid's meal) Menu includes: main entrée, side, drink, & dessert... it's a great value for the amount of food! I first learned about Back Home in Lahaina from my bank supervisor who lives in the South Bay. Her family loves the authentic Hawaiian comfort foods, particularly the addicting Lahaina Fried Chicken. It's famous for their slightly sweet, light & crunchy chicken. I love adding a splash of NOH Hawaiian Hot Sauce for a l'il heat! There's 2 specials (Beef Stew Curry, Fish & Chips) that I often order when I see it on the menu. And I always order the curry... love the Japanese-inspired curry roux base with mild heat! Usually posted in the late fall & winter, it's the perfect comfort food to counter the chill! When my husband is hungrier than norm, he'll either add an order of Hawaiian Nachos (they use wonton skins as chips instead of tortillas), or replace the entrée with the Back Home Sampler, which has a bit of everything. We've ordered maybe 1/2 of the menu over the years? Sticking to our favs, & adding other items when we're dining with guests. Their entrées are large enough to share between 2 people, & have been doing so in later years whereas I was hangry enough to eat the whole plate on my own. If you still have room for dessert, Haupia or Jello Cheesecakes are both delish to end your meal. I like the former; it's creamy yet light with a delicate, rich coconut filling. The kiddos love the latter for the strawberry jello that adds a sweet bouncy punch of flavor to the tangy cheesecake. The 1st decade's food & service was excellent, & we dined in so much that we knew most of the servers & can ask for "our usual" before we are seated. The timing is almost seamless from entry to our order to paying our check. Our servers were detailed-oriented to make sure everything is in place after serving our food (extra plates & napkins, necessary condiments), refilling our water with no/little prompts, & bringing our check quickly with necessary boxes when there's leftovers. However, the 2nd decade had its ups & down, especially during the pandemic lockdown (the once spacious dining room was awkward & warm with the plexiglass partitions). Gone are our fav servers, loyalty stamp card, & "Kids Eat Free on Wednesdays." What really kept us from returning often is the lack of consistency in food & service. If we're taking an early dinner around 5:30 PM, sometimes we have to wait awhile because there's no host(ess) at the counter. There may be times when we're seated & there's no server around, or I'm waving the menu to catch their eye. Then there's order execution issues: waiting period from our order to expedition time, not everything is served the relatively the same time, food quality (partly raw chicken, stale wonton chips, overcooked chicken tenders, etc.) & quantity (seems like there's a less?) issues. It's common enough to be a deterrent for frequent repeat visits. But when they're on point, it's the best bang for your buck value for a delish Hawaiian meal! Back Home in Lahaina serves some of the best Hawaiian foods around the South Bay. It's a vibrant community hangout, especially when they host live Hawaiian music (usually on Friday evenings) from regular local acts & guest feature artists! Mahalo! Recommended: Everything on the order list, especially the Lahaina Fried Chicken & Beef Stew Curry.

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