It’s no secret Hawaiians love poke—these spots serve some of the best.
1. Mama Kim’s
At Mama Kim’s, nine different kinds of tempting poke are diced in front of your eyes, then mixed with your choice of four crunchy toppings to create a one-of-a-kind bowl. We recommend the kimchi ahi poke—owner Rosa Kim makes her legendary kimchi fresh daily. 1481 S. King St., Ste. 108, Honolulu
2. Umekes Fish Market Bar & Grill
You’ve heard of farm to table, but what about boat to bowl? Umekes’ spin on the classic cuisine is created with only the freshest fish from Hawai‘i’s waters—one of the many reasons the resto was voted best poke in Hawai‘i on more than one occasion. 74-5599 Pawai Place, Kailua-Kona, umekesrestaurants.com
3. Redfish Poke Bar
Boasting a modern take on Hawaiian food, Redfish offers customizable poke bowls at the front counter—think fresh ahi, hamachi, salmon, shrimp and more—or locally sourced shared plates in the dining room complete with craft beers, signature cocktails and good times. 685 Auahi St., Honolulu, redfishpoke.com
Signature bowls from Redfish. PHOTO BY: CHRIS ROHRER
4. Poke for the People
With poke bowls, sushi bowls, salads and more, Poke for the People offers healthy and flavorful cuisine packed with high-quality, fresh ingredients, spreading “culinary aloha” with every bite. 66-528 A Kamehameha Highway, Haleiwa, pokeforthepeople.com
Colorful poke from Poke for the People. PHOTO BY: CHRISTOPHER CHANG
5. Paradise Poke
This hot spot serves up fresh poke made from sustainably sourced fish (the spicy ahi and truffle ponzu salmon are must-tries) caught by local fishermen alongside local favorites like garlic shrimp, onigiri, Spam musubi, jumbo boiled peanuts and more. 1613 Nuuanu Ave., Honolulu, paradisepokenuuanu.com
6. The Fish Express
Need a healthy lunch on the go? Pick from the many types of poke on offer at The Fish Express’ display counter, add your mix-ins from the self-service toppings bar and go. Guaranteed fast, fresh and local—it’s the best of both worlds. 3-3343 Kuhio Highway, Ste. 7, Lihue