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    Tuna Kahuna

    4.6 (792 reviews)
    ModeratePoke, Hawaiian, Japanese
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Spicy Chili Garlic Bowl
    Semona I.

    Food, service, ambience 10/10. One of my go to spots! Owners are usually there and always very nice and the servers are super friendly.

    Yuzu 1/2 Salmon 1/2 Hamachi
    Nat P.

    Wow! What's a great poke place! Came here for first time and had a pleasant experience. Ordered the yuzu salmon and hamachi bowl and I really enjoyed this dish. The salmon and hamachi were fresh and light! Not fishey or gamey at all. The rice was also made fresh and paired so well with everything else! The service was great! As someone with food allergies, I was really impressed with the service. The staff were incredibly friendly and took my allergies seriously, double-checking everything to ensure my meal was safe. That extra care gave me a real sense of trust. Highly recommend for the fresh food and the peace of mind! I love the location and I'm glad to find a great spot here!

    Sake tasting event in collaboration with Sakeman
    Raymond N.

    Tuna Kahuna had a special sake tasting event in collaboration with Sakeman. Since I was already in the area and early for my dinner plans, I decided to stop by for a quick bit. The inside of the restaurant has a few tables for dining in and quite a few seats at the bar area with TVs directly above the bar, making this a great destination to grab some drinks and food after work. During the sake tasting I tried five different types of sake. Sakeman did a thorough job of describing each sake upon pouring and suggesting what types of food would pair great with each one. Since I am not a regular sake drinker, it was nice to be able to really taste the differences in each. For the fifth and final pour, this bottle was kept in the fridge and was recommended to try both cold and at room temperature (after warming up a bit) and it was surprising to notice the differences in taste. I really enjoyed the sake tasting event at Tuna Kahuna. It was also nice meeting the owner of the restaurant and getting to chat with him a bit. With the exceptional service and overall vibe of Tuna Kahuna, I regret not ordering a poke bowl during this visit since it would've tasted much better than the food I had at my preplanned dinner a block away!

    Maggie W.

    I will definitely come back here again, this is a great poke store in downtown Burlingame that deserves its success. I ordered a bowl with kahuna white rice, salmon, edamame, corn, seaweed salad, shredded nori, sesame seeds, and furikake. Each of these came with a heaping portion and was so delicious! The quality of the fish here is excellent, you could do without sauces and let the flavor profile of the salmon shine on its own. After mixing my bowl up, it tasted so delicious and so fresh! Each bite had its own unique texture.

    To go box is so cute
    Jenny K.

    So yummy and fresh.. there's not much street parking, but today I found a close spot with the meter already filled. Score!!

    Sample dinner menu
    Aaron K.

    Tuna Kahuna is a fresh poke spot that totally delivered on a quick, flavorful lunch. I went with the staff's recommendation of the Yuzu Salmon and Hamachi Bowl, and it was absolutely delicious. The fish was super fresh, all the ingredients complemented each other beautifully, and both the togarashi nori and yuzu truffle sauce added such a rich, umami punch. I also learned they host special dinners from time to time, so I'm definitely looking forward to returning for more of their lunch options and those events soon. Highly recommend!

    Salmon Lover
    Jackson C.

    Tuna Kahuna is hole in the wall poke shop in Burlingame. You can easily miss the restaurant if you walk by. There are only a few tables to sit but you can always enjoy your food via takeout or at the bar table. The poke here is very solid. We ordered the Spicy Chili Garlic Bowl and the Salmon Lover Bowl. The Spicy Chili Garlic came with hamachi and tuna and was not super spicy, just a kick. The Salmon Lover bowl came with of course salmon and edamame and more veggies. The fish tasted fresh and the dressings complimented the bowls. Decent serving of fish with each bowl. Definitely worth trying if you are in the area and want to try poke.

    Sandy L.

    Yum!! Stopped by here because I was craving sushi for lunch and I was in the area. There are fish is extremely fresh and I really love how big the portions are. I got the spicy chili crunch and it had good flavor. It is definitely on the pricier side as I paid almost $25 for a signature bowl, but it can easily feed two meals so it felt worth it lol Would definitely come back if I'm in the area!

    Ginger scallion bowl
    Crystal X.

    This might be the best poke I've had in the Bay. It's a bit pricier than other poke spots, but the portions are generous and the fish quality is great. The ginger scallion bowl is fresh and well balanced, and the sauce is there to enhance, not hide anything.

    Yuzu 1/2 Salmon 1/2 Hamachi
    Richard H.

    Happen to come here on a rainy day after the lunch rush at the request of my wife and son who were nearby with a poke craving. Before I could have a chance to scan the menu with the various selections I received a Big Kahuna hello from Quan who I later learned was one of the owners of this location which has been on Burlingame Ave for 10 years. Reciting the take out order which at my age would never had remembered due to all the customizations, I decided to dine in and eat my regular size bowl of hamachi and salmon with a glass of their La Crema Chardonnay from Sonoma. My bowl was amazing with the seafood cubes and veggies being fresh along with the wine which paired nicely. I learned that we both knew someone who works at a restaurant that we both frequent. The interior place is small however the restaurant has a lot of heart thanks to Quan and the staff working on the day I was there.

    Build your own bowl
    Jasmine C.

    One day I was getting matcha next door and noticed how busy this place was for lunch. It also smelled good. Stopped by here the next time I was in Burlingame Ave. this spot offers build your own bowl or set poke bowls. It's a little pricey but you do get a big serving if you choose most of their toppings. I got the regular bowl. It comes with 2 proteins. I chose salmon. For sauces I got ponzu and yuzu. It was citrusy and bright. I love the combo! Fish was fresh. The white rice was soft and the texture of sushi rice was on point. Customer service was excellent. Staffs were friendly.

    Regular byo Bowls Egg drop miso soup
    Jay C.

    Would've been 5 stars but my order was wrong:( Customer service is excellent- greeted right away by multiple people, and order came out super fast. Food is delicious and fish quality is definitely on the higher end compared to other poke places in the area. Unfortunately, my order was a bit wrong. I ordered my tuna poke bowl with sriracha mayo and ponzu sauce but it seems like they only put the ponzu. Still enjoyed it but it was a little disappointing considering my favorite sauce is the sriracha mayo. Would definitely come back but have made a mental note to double check my order before leaving the restaurant.

    Mariela M.

    Stopped by here on our way pass SF and remembered this place a few years back and I remember liking the place. What caught my eye at first is that they actually sell FRESH crab meat and knowing my bf that loves crab.. I had to take him here! He got the fresh crab, salmon, spicy tuna. And I got the spicy tuna and salmon. The salmon chunks were actually THICC. Tasted fresh, seasoned nicely and overall.. our mouths were happy. You're able to order in person with the cashier OR you can sit down on one of their tables and scan the QR code that's linked into the table. We chose to sat down. Overall, we have a great experience and definitely will be back again!

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    Ask the Community - Tuna Kahuna

    Do they have table dine in service? I only see pictures of to go bowls...

    Yes, they have tables and even a bar that you can eat at! It's just the packaging and ordering process will be the same as the to-go orders.

    Do they check for vaccination status? If yes do they still have an outdoor table?

    They didn't check ours

    How much is the chef box?

    Approximately $85/box but price may vary depending on type of sushi and sashimi are included. Get 1 box and try if it's enough to share for 2x people. It's definitely worth it so enjoy it!

    Is chef box offer at lunch time for Saturday?

    You have to reserve it in advance. When you do, they whip out a huge folder(!) and let you know which remaining time slots are available.

    Is dine-in an option or only take-out?

    They do have outdoor seatings and Only 1 table for dine in.

    Are they still offering their kahuna chef's box?

    Yes.. Pre order only.

    Is there a kids bowl? If so, do you know how much they would be?

    $12. Worth every penny!

    What is the nutritional information of your bowls? Particularly carb count?

    This meal is rice free so there's an insignificant amount of carbs.

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    Diamond Head General Store

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    4.0(467 reviews)
    4.4 mi
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    Yum! We live just a few blocks away and had never been here because the hours are difficult to make…read morewith our jobs, but we finally made it! The menu consists of the typical Hawaiian fare - poke, loco moco, spam masubis, shaved ice, etc. we ordered a loco moco and the ahi tuna poke. FYI the poke is all market price only. The loco moco was honestly better than many I've tried in Hawaii. I like how the patty was seasoned and actually quite tender still! We didn't try the shaved ice but we definitely will next time.

    Diamond Head General Store is a like a touch of Hawaii in the Bay Area with hawaiian based snacks,…read moredrinks, even frozen Zippy meals available for purchase! They also serve hot food if you're looking for a bite to eat. Interior has some seating inside with a grocery store kind of feeling. No outdoor seating available. Parking is limited to street parking. A few notes: * Not everything in the store is labelled with prices * Hot food was pretty average in my opinion * Price vs value wasn't great in terms of quality of food Onto the hot food: * butter mochi - definitely the best thing we ordered here! Chewy buttery and soft in texture. Don't skip this. * garlic shrimp- this was recommended by the cashier but it was quite lacking in depth of flavor with the primary taste just being garlic. No spice, nothing special to stand out. After a while the sauce gets tiring. Mac salad was prominently peppery but bland in both texture and flavor. * Mochiko chicken - Not bad, crunchy battered chicken. Interior of the chicken was juicy but lacking in that distinct strong sweet savory that mochiko chicken is known for. Again, the mac salad was a letdown. Overall, the food was quite average especially for the price point. I can think of two places in SJ with better Hawaiian food for half the price.

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    2.8(41 reviews)
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    We stumbled upon this place while going to our flight gate. I was like look awesome a Hawaiian…read moreplace for breakfast!!!! You can order via a kiosk or at the store. We tried the kiosk but one of them was busted so we had to rekey our order in. Kids wanted the spam musubis for the flight so we ordered like 6 of them. Ordered a breakfast plate with spam and an order of a breakfast sandwich egg/spam. The spam's are in the salty side. We normally cook with the low sodium one but eating the spam just plain was salty and it went well with the eggs or potatoes. The kids were a fan of the musubis because they complained it was really salty. If you needed ketchup you have to ask for it as well as pepper. Overall I enjoyed my spam egg dish. Maybe I'll try the Portuguese sausage instead next time.

    We stopped here for lunch before our flight at SFO. To order you can go through the cashier or use…read morethe kiosk. We tried the garlic fried chicken and beef short ribs (both come with rice and salad), along with the spam musubi and ube butter mochi. The standout was definitely the ube butter mochi. You get a generous portion, and my favorite part was how chewy it was. The garlic chicken was crispy, while the spam musubi tasted good but the spam was a bit too thin, throwing off the rice to spam ratio. One thing to note: service isn't the fastest, so I wouldn't recommend stopping here if you're in a rush.

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    Poke To The Max - You can order via QR code on the tables or a kiosk.

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    New England Lobster Market & Eatery

    4.3(6.1k reviews)
    2.3 mi
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    Love this place, another amazing visit. This time "sandwiched" in between flights. Left SFO with…read morejust enough time to pick up a mobile order, then rush back to SFO and power through TSA. 100% worth it, cost and stress. This is truly the best lobster roll I have had to date and I wish I had more time to sit down and enjoy it some more.

    New England Lobster Market & Eatery is one of the best seafood stops in the Bay Area, and after…read moreeating here, it's easy to see why they've earned Michelin recognition. One of the biggest draws is their whole Maine lobster platter, which is surprisingly affordable at around $20. More importantly, the lobsters are freshly steamed and incredibly fresh. They even have a live lobster market inside the restaurant, and if you prefer to cook at home, you can purchase fresh raw lobsters from the market for an even better value. I'm also a big fan of their fresh-shucked oysters. I paid around $4-$5 per oyster during my visit, which was well worth it for the quality. However, if you come during happy hour, they're only $1 each, making it one of the best oyster deals you'll find in the Bay Area. The crab chowder was flavorful and satisfying, while the lobster mac and cheese was loaded with generous chunks of lobster meat. Even if lobster isn't your thing, the menu offers plenty of other seafood options to choose from. There is ample seating, but parking can be challenging. The restaurant is located in a business district where many spaces are reserved, so arriving early is highly recommended. During peak hours, it's common to see a line wrapped around the block just to place an order. The service was excellent as well. Everyone was friendly, helpful, and genuinely welcoming. One thing to keep in mind: this is a fresh steamed seafood spot, not a Southern-style seafood boil. Don't expect heavy seasoning or bold spice blends. Their approach is all about preserving the natural flavor and integrity of the seafood. When the seafood is this fresh, it really doesn't need much else.

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    Eatery opening October 23rd, 2012

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