Mom and Pop shop in the Waialua shopping center strip. They have fresh local build-your-own plates, and other goodies to pick from. Friendly aunties always working. read more

Good small mom and pop store been selling poke for years now. Was craving hot food but wasn't weekend was wanting some grilled steak but the Chicken Hekka called my name. Only dislike with the chicken is they use whole chicken and cut em up local style so might get some small bone fragments. Other than that the sauce hit the spot for me. Gotta try come back one weekend for the steak plate read more

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First time trying poke from here and super underrated and good quality! Especially for the price. I appreciated the rice wasn't steaming hot for the poke bowls since it keeps the fish fresh. Small little store with plenty of fresh and hot food available. The service was quick and aunties were kind. Definitely would come back and try different poke flavors! read more

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Heard about this spot on IG and decided to take a little drive down from Ewa Beach. Right when you walk in, it's got that warm, family vibe--like the Filipino nanas are back there making sure you're fed and happy. The place is small and cozy, so it can't fit too many people at once, but it adds to the charm. I ordered the poke bowl--it was good, fresh, and flavorful--but I just wish they didn't serve it over hot steaming rice. The heat kinda cooks the fish once it's covered. Maybe using warm rice or separating the poke from the rice (especially for takeout) would keep the texture perfect. Now the real star? The pork BBQ sticks. Tender, smoky, and packed with that sweet-savory flavor you dream about after. I'd totally drive back just for those! Tried the Filipino dessert, cascaron, too--it was a bit different from others I've had, more on the chewy side. Still fun to try though! If you're in the area and craving some poke and BBQ with homey Filipino vibes, definitely stop in and check this place out. read more

Ordered bbq chicken and ribs combo Comes with a cold drink of choice that's in a cooler near counter. Upon opening plate, I was shocked at the amount. This plate is $15.95! 1 chicken thigh and what looks to be 3 ribs. You would think oh 3 ribs is ok but no, looks are deceiving. This is the flap end part of the ribs from the slab. It's thin, barely any meat, and it's hard and not edible. Why would they sell this? Picture shows the meat taken off the bones and the one chicken thigh. The ribs were absolutely horrible! It was difficult to take off the bone. There were maybe 3 tiny edible bites off that whole thing, gave it to our dog. Left hungry and sorely disappointed at spending $16 for meat off 1 chicken thigh and some rice. Mac salad was flavorless, it was literally macaroni and extra mayo. Even if it did have 3 decent ribs, it's still not worth $16. read more

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Yall make THE BEST poke! I'm from a 5 hour flight away and crave the fat mussel poke. Super fresh, super flavor and love supporting good people & family owned business. You see my pic is from many years ago but I was just craving it again rn so had to leave a review :) read more

Waialua General Store - All the poke super good, but this right here??!! - Convenience Stores Near Me - Waialua, Hawaii

Poke was yummy and fresh. Sweet donuts on a stick were so warm and delicious! $2.50 a stick staff were nice and helpful. Large parking lot across from USPS. Small store with variety of options of seafood. read more

Amazing! My cousin is a local and recommended this place. Poke was fire!! Owners were so friendly and chatted with us for a bit before we left. She offered us the homemade mochi. It was delicious too!! Thank you!! read more

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This little hoel in the wall is a hidden gem. I wish I had an influencer platform to get then more attention. Their poke is so fresh and flavorful. And the quality you get for the price surprised me. They also have other hot foods which is really good as well. Ive only eaten here a few times but each time it did not disappoint. Actually I ended up taking a dew bites of the BFs plate just to "try" (because we have a lunch to go to and just stopped in for some poke) and i ended up eating half the plate. The staff is super nice. I heard they used to have really good longanesia but they never have when we come. read more

Best poke on the island!  This is one of those if you know, you know places.  The food here is really good!  In addition to the best poke, they have delicious Filipino food. When it comes to poke, my favorite is the Kaarie.  It is a masterful blend of ahi, cucumbers, imitation crab meat, and avocado, with the typical spicy sauce.  When ordering a poke bowl, I usually get the two choice option.  For my second poke, I either get the Sweet Areya Oyster Poke (Oyster Sauce) or the Shoyu.  The Oyster Sauce one is similar to the shoyu, but a little bit saltier. When it comes to the cooked food, my favorites are the chicken adobo and two of the noodles (chow fun and pancit).  The adobo is very tasty, however, it does have bones (my kryptonite).  The chow fun is tasty and not as oily as traditional Chinese style chow fun and the pancit is just as you would expect it--traditional and delicious!  Oh, and I cannot forget to mention the cascaron.  So delicious!  If you are not familiar, cascaron is a Filipino donut made of deep-fried ground glutinous rice, grated coconut, and sugar (thanks google for the formal definition).  They are round and about the size of golf balls.   They come with 4 on a stick, so you can share with a companion if you are feeling generous.  Great dessert after a poke bowl!  The aunties that work here are extremely nice.  The store is tucked away in the small strip mall behind the Waialua Public Library.  If you are out on the North Shore, this place is certainly worth a visit if you want to treat yourself to some seriously tasty poke and Filipino food. read more

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The poke is fresh and so good. My youngest daughter frequents this place, more than once, for poke when she's visiting and karioka. The friendliest owners. Thank you for sharing a part of your history with us! TIL the next time! read more

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I am from NY visiting my son who lives in Waikiki. We were hanging in the north shore and I wanted poke so we checked Yelp for best rated poke. This place has incredible poke!! It is a tiny general store in a small shopping center. When we walked in the owner asked if it was my first time. When I said yes he proceeded to letting me sample just about every poke he had. I must have had 1/4 lb after all the tasting. We bought 2 different types of poke to go and they were amazing. He even said we tipped him too much. What a great guy. Who would think going to a small general store for some takeout poke would be such an awesome experience. read more

Fantastic mom and pop shop. We got poke bowls that we will think about forever. Would recommend and come back. The butter mochi was unbelievable read more

Drove to Waialua for the Polo matches on August 24th and wanted to get food from a local business when we got there. Apple Maps, Google Maps, and Yelp all say it's open on Sunday so it seemed like the perfect option. Their selection looked excellent. When I showed up I was met with a hand-written sign that said they were closed. What a disappointment. Also, I'm sure the store missed out on a lot of sales considering the increased crowd through the town for the polo match. I ended up going a few doors down to a nice little store and spent well over $100. Hopefully this isn't standard practice. read more

Waialua General Store - Front door of Waialua General Store on Sunday, August 24th. - Convenience Stores Near Me - Waialua, Hawaii

We were on the North Shore recently and were hungry for lunch. Our youngest son, who lives in Honolulu suggested we get Poke at Waialua General Store. He's had their Poke several times and wanted us to try it, since we'd never been here before. Not, was he right. The Poke was super ono and fresh! After looking at their Poke choices, I ordered the Limu Poke, my wife had the Shoyu Poke Bowl, our oldest son ordered the Spicy Ahi Poke Bowl and our youngest son had the Steak and Spicy Poke Combo. We enjoy Poke and this has to be one of the best places we've eaten at. The fish was super fresh and so were the other ingredients in the Poke. I was also pleasantly surprised how they didn't skimp on the portions. I bookmarked it, so I can return on another visit to Oahu. We were greeted warmly and quickly. The service was very good and the food was "onoliscious" too. You can bet I'll be back on another return visit. We grabbed a table outside and enjoyed our Poke. I noticed two staff were BBQing Chicken next to our table and the aroma smelled so good. I thought ordering some to-go, but we were full from our Poke. I guess I'll have to keep the Chicken in mind when I return. read more

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Came here to try their poke mainly. They also have different daily specials for their hot foods. I got a combo plate of their one of their popular poke choices called Kaarie poke which is named after their Grand daughter. This poke is similar to a California roll style spicy poke minus Avacado. I also got their pancit which was one of their daily specials to go with the poke and rice. Besides poke, Filipino foods, and desserts here they sell liquor, drinks, and snacks. I also got their home made butter mochi to go. read more

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Best poke we had through out our stay in Oahu. Can't go wrong with any of the flavors. Also recommend the cucumber kimchi and pickled papaya. read more

Nice local spot for great poke and lunch plates. The staff were friendly and helpful. Many of the customers were locals and knew each other. I ordered the Karee poke this trip. Last week I got the shoyu and the beef and chicken lunch plate. Everything has been fresh and tasty so far. My standard go-to location. read more

Waialua General Store - Karee poke. Tuna, crab, cucumber, avocado with spicy sauce - Convenience Stores Near Me - Waialua, Hawaii

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Great price for so much poke! A hidden gem by the north shore. Karriie Style and Spicy Ahi Tuna Poke choose 2 options is the way I went!! Delicious, and excellent price! read more

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If you're in North shore, I'd recommend stopping here for poke! The tuna was so fresh and flavorful compared to other places we've tried. The lady was friendly and offered many samples. There's no seating since it's a tiny shop, but there's a park nearby to eat at. read more

I really hate giving bad review.....but it was a huge disappointment despite the raving reviews! That was the only reason I came here on the first place. I ordered half a pound of poke here. The fish did not tasted fresh when I first bite into it and low and behold....I had a really bad case of food poisoning that evening. Cold sweats, stomach pain, you name it, I have it. read more

Waialua General Store - Poke - Convenience Stores Near Me - Waialua, Hawaii

I must say that it's been a while since I've had an honest to goodness actual legit ono poke bowl. My go to used to be at the Tamura's in Hauula but lately their quality has been hit or miss. Since then, I tried out a few places but they were all MEH ... which means "yea it's a poke bowl ... it's ok ... I suppose". So the other day, we just got done hiking in Waialua, went for a quick swim to wash the stinkiness off, and what better lunch to have after a day like that than a poke bowl! So my GF goes on Yelp and starts looking. When she comes across Waialua General Store, she tells me "Oh, they supposed to have good poke. Looks like a 5 star rating!" Huh ... I've been misled by other 5 stars in the past so I agreed to check it out trying not to get my poke bowl expectations too high. So we get there and I must admit that I was impressed with their selection of poke (and other goodies) as well as the friendliness of the staff. I asked to sample one poke and the lady helping us actually gave me three different ones without even asking! So nice da lady. Lol Anyways ... all I can say is BRUH ... dat is some good poke!! I'm serious ... they legit live up to the 5 star hype! Their poke bowl was the first poke bowl that I 100% legit enjoyed. So you know what ... Waialua General Store poke is my new go to poke place for the foreseeable future. Their poke was very fresh, super tasty, and they got it going on with the furikake all over the rice!! Waialua General Store ~ 5 STARS!! read more

Waialua General Store - My Kaiea/Oyster Sauce combo poke bowl - Convenience Stores Near Me - Waialua, Hawaii

Went yesterday with my sister & mom! Bought the Hawaiian style poke & it was BOMB! Regret not getting 2lbs instead of just 1. I should've asked for sample! At least we know how good it is! We'll be back for sure & we live all the way in Halawa Hts... But I'm willing to travel there for their poke it was that GOOD! See you guys soon! read more

Amazing food for Filipinos, especially those from Cebu. It's not restaurant food, like Max of Manila. It's home-cooked and delicious.

This little general store may look like a hole in the wall on the outside, but do not be fooled. Why yes, it is a small convenience store. Why is it so special? It's the food!! I came for lunch. At first look, it seems like this tiny convenience store. Then you notice all the food!!! They had freshly made filipino home cooked meals! They also has poke and a steak plate. I opted to get the steak plate. Price: omg. $10 for a steak plate and it comes with a drink!!! Win! The steak plate was pretty good!! I couldn't stop eating it. I wish I had poke with it. Anyhow, if you are ever in the area and need a lunch plate, stop by here! Don't be fooled by the convenience store look. Next time I come back, I'm getting the steak and Poke combo. Yumm! read more

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Everyday they offer poke and some Filipino snacks. But if want hot food like their chicken or steak...you need to come on Wednesday! We stopped by for a 2 choice poke bowl and cascaron on the way to the beach. Kaarie poke is a must! Will be back again! read more

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What we ordered | 2 Choice Poke Bowl ($10.55) with Kaariie Style Poke Taste | the fish was fresh and the flavor was amazing overall. It had a mix of a spicy Ahi and a Cali Poke with furikake. The Kaarie style is one of the popular poke choices! Service | the worker was very nice and welcoming! she let us try a few samples of the different poke and provide recommendations. Parking | Lot Notes | they also sell snacks, and drinks. if you're in North Shore area, stop by here! read more

Waialua General Store - Kaarie Style Poke Bowl (2 Choices) - Convenience Stores Near Me - Waialua, Hawaii

Great poke and even greater people. Small general store in Waialua with variety of daily made poke and a rotating menu of hot food cafeteria style. Great grab and go option if you are looking to hit up the local beaches nearby. Owners and staff always smiling and willing to help you out if you're not sure what to get. All the poke is amazing and they do not skimp out on portions. read more

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Great poke, nice people that looked like they were having fun! The poke was great and the grilled chicken was excellent. Definitely coming back. read more

This is my favorite poke place on the North Shore. For the price, you won't find a better deal in terms of quality and flavor. I got 2 types of tuna for only $11! The ladies were so nice in the store. Wish I could come everyday! The tuna is so fresh! This is a grab and go store so there are no tables, but you could easily drive to the beach and enjoy your food! read more

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Great little to go ahi poke bowl spot before hitting up north shore beaches! They do have some Filipino food options but their ahi poke is great along with the pricing! I'll definitely be making this place my to go to stop before hitting up any beaches. The employees here were very helpful when I was making my decision on which ahi flavors to chose from! read more

The food was amazing, one of the best poke bowls I've ever had. The cook and cashier were very kind and nice. Food is affordable and the shop is welcoming and very cute. Me and my family LOVED IT!! We are definitely coming again. read more

I have no idea this place existed until my friend who is originally from Waialua told me about it. She said to try the cascarons and poke, so that I did, and both were EXCELLENT!! The cascarons, which are filipino style fried mochi balls, were amazing. Not greasy at all! And the two-choice poke bowl was a steal at under $10. The fish tasted super fresh. The aunties who work here are extremely friendly. Cash only! read more

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Needed somewhere to grab a bite to eat while in the area and Waialua General Store, with its 5-star Yelp rating, did not disappoint - in summary, tasty food and great service. Tried a 2-choice poke bowl with the shoyu and spicy ahi, a chicken adobo plate lunch, and a piece of banana bread. No complaints, although just an FYI that the plate lunch came with 2 scoops of rice (no mac salad), and the chicken adobo was what I would call mild, i.e. no strong vinegar or ginger taste. But I like chicken adobo mild or strong-tasting, so it wasn't a problem for me. read more

Lots of selections for poke at a reasonable price. The steak plate was also tasty. Loved the Pickle mango. Workers were very nice. Will definitely come back to try some of their other food. read more

Love this small little convenient/grocery store. The man running it I forget his name and he was so awesome and very friendly to us. The family/employees that work there make you feel like you were home, inside the kitchen with your aunties and cousins making food lol Definitely an Ohana feel and welcoming vibe here. The food was great we ordered a barbecue plate steak and just rice it was so awesome. Another thing was they have a lot of pokes which we enjoyed as well. If you're on this side please check out this family grocery store it is very very good. Thank you to the owner & family that run this place! Also to mention I missed the adobo!!! I heard it was great. read more

Absolutely amazing poke, whole family is very nice and helpful as well. Next time you need poke stop here help out a local business! They are the best read more

Always delicious Fililpino food and fresh poke. Very friendly service. Reasonably priced food. I will be back again next time I'm in the area. I ordered the hot food combo (pinakbet and pancit) this time. They were both very delicious. It's a lot of food, so I was able to have it for two meals. read more

Waialua General Store - Pinakbet and pancit - Convenience Stores Near Me - Waialua, Hawaii

I stopped by for a quick bite, and walked out with a pork & vegetable bowl. Omg, it was the bomb!! The sauce, pork, vegetables was on point! Mahalo! read more

Waialua General Store - Convenience Stores Near Me - Waialua, Hawaii

I went here back in early January and it was a great experience. It was very 'hole in the wall.' The plaza it was located in it didn't have much going on and we almost missed it trying to follow the gps, but that's not what matters! The owners very welcoming, kind and the best part was obviously the food!! We ordered various pokes, beef stew, and a sort of mochi donut (forgot the name, sorry!). Everything was unbelievable tasty and easily matched up to a lot of popular social media spots. Whenever I am around the area again, I will be sure to make another visit! read more