This is a follow up review to the one I did earlier. Yep still amazing! Chef Alfaro is just cranking out some amazing food. Fresh local ingredients with amazing flavor profiles. The poke is, as Guy Fiero would say "out of bounds!" My favorite is the Wasabi Masako poke. His sushi cakes are a work of art! Pro tip do you need to order early. He also does sashimi platters to order, great for parties for special events. There is plenty of parking and you have the convenience of ordering directly from Yelp. read more

Aloha Cones - Wasabi Masago Ahi Poke Salad with Limu Ahi Poke Salad spicy miso dressing. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Tiny place. Next to Rainbows in kalihi. Poke was delicious, got to try there poke nachos, awesome! Ahi Katsu was also good. Parking in the back. read more

Aloha Cones - Ahi Katsu. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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The Fried Hamachi Kama plate with side order half portion spicy ahi was so good. Poke was delicious, hamachi crispy skin n soft meat with ponzu sauce read more

Aloha Cones - Hamachi kama - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I was in need for a sushi cake for a friend's birthday and inquired with Aloha Cones if they were able to make it. I was happy to hear that they could and was very excited about it. The price was about $100-$120 depending on what I wanted as my sashimi toppers and it was so worth it. The sushi cake chef asked me what I wanted and he totally delivered. The inside of the cake had layers of sushi rice, avocado, spicy ahi, and crab salad. It was topped with ahi, salmon, and hamachi with crunchy rice balls around it. He also added ahi, salmon, and hamachi sashimi on top with other garnishes and decorations. I was very impressed by the presentation as well as the taste and so was everyone else at the gathering. I asked about those with shellfish allergies and he stated that he could also accommodate that if I needed one in future. It was so delicious that I ordered from them several times and we loved the sushi cake from each order. I've had their poke bowls as well. The fish is fresh and you can choose from their different toppings. If you are looking for a sushi cake that is delicious or just a poke bowl for lunch or dinner, you should go to Aloha Cones. read more

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food was very good. service was pleasant. close to Bishop Museum, but def not a tourist destination. would go again. read more

We were craving poke nachos and this place hit the spot! You get a great bang for your buck with the mound you get! Thank you Aloha Cones! We will be back for sure!! read more

This place is amazing! Friendly, kind and loving people. And the food best poke I had. You can taste the freshness in the fish! I recommend this place 110% read more

My coworkers and I decided to grab salmon and hamachi bowls from Aloha Cones today, and I was extremely disappointed with our order. The salmon looked like leftover pieces that weren't consistently cut. There were thick pieces, thin pieces, and uneven cuts that were falling apart. Some even had the fatty grey layer between the scales and the fish still attached, which wasn't cleaned off. The fish was mushy, and part of the bowl seemed like it was filled with scraps that had just been pushed into a corner. I had high expectations after hearing my friend's recommendations, but unfortunately, we won't be going back. We ended up microwaving the rest of the fish and feeding it to the office dog because we just couldn't stomach eating it and had lost our appetite. read more

So I have to begin with this: I am not someone who eats sushi. EVER! But I have been to this place THREE TIMES IN TWO WEEEKS because it's a one of a kind. My friend, who is a local of Moanaloa Valley, took me out to lunch and said "Brah, I have a place you have to try but you need to be adventurous." Needless to say I was super apprehensive until we ate. Lunch that day was the Ahi Katzu mixed plate and it was simply amazing. Crab salad dollop, rice, seaweed, and local love was all I needed to know about the quality of this place. Second lunch with some buddies "it was strongly suggested by the owner's wife" that I eat Poke Nachos and having NEVER HAD POKE - I followed her lead and was once again AMAZED at the flavor and quality of the food. Mind blown! Literally never had anything like it. Last lunch, which was yesterday, was the DRAGON BOWL which was: Poke, tempura shrimp with rice, cucumbers, daikon, and crab salad. This truly is a first class whole in the wall (real small, limited bar seating) full of staff personality and wonderful eats. I promise that you will find something you will talk about for long long time. read more

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It is my first time trying Aloha cones as I was nearby. I got 4 different poke bowls and they were all great. I love the wasabi masago ahi the best. The fish were all fresh and very nice flavor. The only thing I was really disappointed in was the sushi rice. I got 4 bowls for my family and we all had very mushy sushi rice that we couldn't really eat it with the fish. I just feel that if it's gonna be with poke the rice should at least be firm with sushi vinegar and the texture of rice should not be mushy that it's almost like rice porridge. That was a little disappointing for $17.75 each bowl. Overall everything was tasty but I wish our rice wasn't mushy. read more

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Aloha Cones has been a bookmark of mine forever. I just never came around to checking them out. That changed when friends of mine surprised me with a sushi cake for my birthday. I've seen this concept on social media but never saw it in real life and it looked amazing! Since I don't really eat sweets like regular cake, this was a perfect substitute! I have to say it was quite thoughtful of them to think about this and order one. Between a regular cake and sushi cake, I think most people will go with a sushi cake. At least for those who eat sushi/raw fish. My friends told me that a person can customize the cake and the staff there did a good job creating it. The fish was fresh and beautifully decorated on top of the cake. Inside the rice was spicy ahi and avocado. It added a nice creamy texture to each bite. Definitely recommend this for anyone who wants something different to celebrate any occasion. read more

Aloha Cones - Sushi Cake - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

My thing to order here that I love so much is their shrimp tempura bowl! Inside the bowl comes with all sorts of goodness like edamame, crab/ocean salad, topped with unagi sauce and furikake. Their Poke is always fresh and really good too! I love how they fully renovated on the inside. Now they got like a nice bar seating table to sit down and eat and socialize with the cooks if you wanted too. Highly recommend this place and will be back for sure! read more

Aloha Cones - Shrimp tempura bowl with sushi twice, edamame, crab & ocean salad, sprinkled furikake and unagi sauce. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I cannot review the restaurant because my boss went there for lunch and brought a bowl back for me. I had the mix of tempura and California. The employee did tell my boss to check with me if I still wanted the California because it was basically the same as the crab salad. I told my boss that I'll keep my order. I thought that was very nice of the employee to mention that. I really appreciated it Man, that bowl was so delish. Everything was so fresh and tasty. I even brought home my leftover for my hubby to try. He really enjoyed it too. read more

Aloha Cones - Tempura and California mix bowl...soooo ono - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We were looking for salads in Kalihi and Aloha Cones did not disappoint! We got the tofu salad and the ahi salad and both were totally onolicious. Filling, satisfying, tasty. All three of us loved our salads. The woman who served us was totally accommodating. We will go again! read more

Location: Located at 1339 N. School St #103 in Kalihi. They are located on the corner of Houghtailing and N. School St. There is a lot of free parking in the back of the restaurant. Hours: They are open Mon-Fri 1030 to 1700 and Sat 1030 to 1600 closed on Sun. Service: They were very accommodating and had great customer service. Price: They offer 4 different sushi cakes ranging from $85 to $140 and 6" to 9.5" respectively. My family is not a huge fan of ikura so I went with the $120 and was very happy with my selection. Each cake comes with unagi sauce, bubu arare, gari (pickled ginger), wasabi, and soy sauce. Food: Chef Michael Narito Alfaro did an amazing job creating a beautiful and delicious sushi cake to celebrate my husband's birthday. The fish was fresh, the rice was perfectly seasoned, and the presentation was perfect. The fish was not only fresh but of high quality. The layers included rice, spicy tuna, rice, imitation crab salad, avocado, rice, and sashimi. The cake was topped with sashimi roses made of hamachi, salmon, and ahi. Tip: Pairs well with seasoned nori. If you are ordering a sushi cake you will need to place your order through Instagram @alohacones or by email michael@alohaconeshawaii.com read more

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One of the best poke bowls I've had on island. I've had this on my bookmark list for over a year and finally made it over. Parking is a hassle. It's located on a main road, which can be difficult to maneuver. It seemed like there may be a parking lot behind, but I wasn't able to determine if it was for Aloha Cones or not. I ended up finding free street parking instead. Interior is cute, but very small. No room to dine in, at least not during this time. You order at the counter and luckily the wait was short. I ordered the spicy tuna poke bowl with a side of hamachi sashimi and it was fantastic. The crab salad and even the rice were really good. It was expensive however. My bill for the bowl and the hamachi was over $30. read more

The food was so fresh and delicious! I got the dragon bowl. The spicy tuna was perfectly spicy. The first was not stringy at all, it was very buttery and delicious. The tempura was hot and fresh. Definitely my new favorite poke bowl! read more

This review will mostly be about their Sushi Cake!! :) When Aloha Cones was located at Pearlridge Mall a couple years ago, I personally LOVED their Shrimp Tempura bowls. I love that all their bowls come with crab salad, avocado, cucumbers, edamame and ungai sauce drizzle! There are sooo many different textures and flavors going on! Although I'm sad their location closed at the mall, I'm so happy they found a new location in Kalihi! As I was looking for a unique cake to get my husband for his birthday, I stumbled upon Aloha Cones' Instagram page! I saw pictures of their amazing sushi cakes and knew I needed to get it! I DM'd them the cake I wanted and the date and time I wanted to pick it up! There are a VARIETY of 'cakes' you can order from them including 3 different types of sushi cakes, a poke cake, and a sashimi platter. I opted for the $90 sushi cake which came with ahi, hamachi, and salmon sashimi, and sliced cucumbers on top with sushi rice, crab salad, spicy ahi, and avocado inside. I then got a side or toppings which included bubu arare, unagi sauce, ginger, and wasabi shaped into a leaf. It was BEAUTIFUL! It also weighed over 8lbs! (Yes, I weighed it, it was so heavy!) When I picked it up, they briefed me on how they suggest the cake be eaten, how to carry it so it doesn't get ruined, and a rundown of the ingredients. They even offered to help to my car! I thought that was super nice of them to do! Since the cake as sooo huge! We shared it amongst 7 people and there was still more than 1/4 of the cake left! My husband and I ate it 3 days in a row before it was all gone. But, we LOVED every bite of it! The unagi sauce and bubu arare just took this to another level! The crunchiness from the arare and you seriously can't go wrong with unagi sauce! Overall, I'm pretty sure this is going to be a new go-to savory cake in our family! My brother was already hinting at wanting one for his birthday! read more

Aloha Cones - Inside the sushi cake! Avocado w/crab salad and spicy ahi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Man the poke nachos is everything you need in life! They make their chips in house too so they only make a limited amount and if they run out you may not be able to order it. It's a very small spot with limited seating but most people do take out it seems. Owner is so nice, she always talks story with us when she is making our food. Please be patient when you order here, they are usually a two or three person crew. Everything is fresh so it takes a minute but it's worth it. read more

I preordered a sushi cake for a friend's going away. I called to reconfirm, the person on the phone reconfirmed with me for pick up on a specific day and time. They already processed my payment. Alas, the day of, they don't have the sushi cake ready, no apologies, just some guy wielding a sushi knife like it's my fault. The only star they will get from me is refunding me the same day. I won't be back. read more

The food was great! I had a salad I seen on Mean Hawaii, salmon skin salad with a side of salmon belly. So ono! Definitely fresh and the service was great! Definitely would cone back for this read more

Aloha Cones - Salmon Salad with Salmon skin and side of salmon bellleeehhhh - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Fresh, tasty, portions are big, great customer service, parking in the back, clean place, easy to find in kalihi next to rainbow drive in. Everything tasted sooo good! read more

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Been going here since they was at the old location by the off-ramp. Good fresh poke bowls. I heard they have a special omakase. Would like to try this one day. I recommend this place. read more

Aloha Cones has been in Kalihi for quite some time now, and after all this time of graduating from Damien and living 2 minutes away, I finally decided to try the place out because I love fish in general :) Right when walking in, aunty and the sushi chef were really nice to me and asking me if I needed anything. Aunty helped me with the menu, and after I ordered, she was very considerate with asking me if I needed any more chopsticks or wasabi or shoyu. I will definitely go here again, because the combination bowl I got was so good. The only reason why I'm rating this a 4-star is that I ordered it with a salad instead of rice and they gave me rice, but I only noticed when I got to my destination---so that's on me too. read more

Aloha Cones - Combination hamachi and salmon!! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Super Fresh Poke! Stopped by and enjoyed a bowl. The ladies behind the counter were super nice and friendly. Glad we stopped by during our visit. It was nice to get out of Waikiki and enjoy a "Local's Place" read more

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Were I a local, I would eat at this place a couple times a week. The service was fast and extremely friendly, and the food was absolutely amazing. There is limited seating, but that makes no impact as far as I'm concerned. Highly recommended! read more

Aloha Cones - 5. Spicy Tuna Poke Two Choice Combination 1. Shoyu Ahi Poke - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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This little gem was highly recommended by my best friend so I had to go and try. It is located on the corner of Houghtailing St. (Next to gyukaku kalihi) and let me tell you now that parking can be really hard. They have a little parking lot in the back of the building, but there's about 6 spaces. If that's all full, then you try street parking. I went in at noon and it wasn't busy at all. The shop is small and service was straightforward. I almost didn't see the specials menu written on a little white board sitting on top of the wooden table below the TV that shows the regular menu. I'm glad I did notice it! From their specials, I ordered the tempura salmon plate which comes with rice, imitation crab salad, and greens ($13). I was also craving poke so i ordered half portion of their spicy ahi ($4). I was a little bummed because I may have let the plate sit too long because by the time I parked and ate, the tempura salmon was not as crunchy as I would have like it. However, flavors were on point! They give a generous amount of salmon and it's so tender and flakey! The spicy ahi was also delicious, a little on the spicy side. But the star was that imitation crab salad poke. I made a little poke bowl by topping my rice with spicy ahi and the imitation crab salad poke, gave it a lil mix and OMG SOOOOOOOO GOOD! Will definitely be back to try their other food items. read more

Aloha Cones - Tempura salmon plate with half portion of spicy ahi poke. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I haven't been able to try Aloha Cone until they moved to Kalihi. They have more parking available at this location so it's better. I'm not a fan of raw fish but I didn't realized they offer special plate lunches! I was surprised to see Lily D's posting of her yummy Ahi Katsu ($12.50)! I thought her katsu looked so crunchy and wanted to try it the next day. Yes, it was indeed crunchy and the bread crumbs seemed to be a little larger than some places so it had a nice crunchy exterior yet it was nice and moist on the inside. The unagi/garlic aioli sauce was on the side. My work friend and I also shared the furikake salmon tempura plate ($13) and it reminded us both of the Kaka'ako Kitchen's Furikake tempura catfish. The batter was light with furikake inside and the salmon was really moist too! I just fell in LOVE with both dishes. You know it's so good when you keep thinking about it and wondering when you're going back for more! I only wished they were open later so I can order take outs for dinner and wished they were open on Sundays too. If they are busy they may not get to your phone call right away. My friend ordered online the first time. The next time, we were going to order online but the Furikake Salmon Tempura wasn't available to order online but called to verify, and they said they do have it available. Probably the website wasn't updated. So far I've been back once but I haven't been inside yet since I'm always the driver but heard the workers were really nice! The plates came with a yummy imitation crab salad although sometimes the sauce from container or the dressing from the green salad would run into the crab salad. The plates were served with delicious sushi rice than just plain rice! I would highly recommend the two fried plates. You wouldn't think that a sushi/poke bowl place would have delicious ahi katsu/furikake salmon tempura but they do. I'm so glad I saw Lily's photos. Thanks for reading my review! =) read more

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This review is for Aloha Cones' sushi cake! I had read about their sushi cakes on Frolic Hawaii and it looked AMAZING. I was visiting family on Oahu and since it would be a few days after my mom's birthday, I decided to surprise her with a sushi cake. I contacted Aloha Cones through their Instagram to set up the order. I went with their $90 sushi cake and made a request to sub out the crab since I'm allergic to shellfish unfortunately. Michael was GREAT with communicating and explained that he would be able to sub the crab for sesame ahi poke. Michael was also wonderful with coordinating the pickup time since I was coming to get it a few hours after my flight from PDX landed. The whole process was flawless and Michael carefully explained the add ons such as the bubu arare that you can add on for extra crunch, and the shoyu syrup to drizzle on or for dipping. Now for the cake. Pictures do not do this thing justice! The sashimi rosettes are BEAUTIFUL. Michael incorporated even thinner slices of fish onto the outside of the cake, giving it a beautiful look. You need to slice it with a wet knife after you remove the rosettes, or else the rice will stick! There was the sesame poke, avocado, and spicy ahi layers. My family members said that it probably would've tasted amazing with crab so they're already getting prepared to contact Michael for another sushi cake! read more

Aloha Cones - Sliced! Drizzled with the shoyu syrup and an ahi rosette on the side. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Aloha cones is one of my covid finds for 2020. I randomly seen a photo of a sushi cake on Instagram and I slid into their DM's inquiring about them. They're all so very pretty and great if you have lots of people in your family that enjoy sushi. Since it was just the two of us I inquired if they could make a smaller one so it doesn't go to waste. Honestly who wants a cake full of sugar and diabetes? Not me! Lol! I rather have a sushi cake! I requested for a cake with just hamachi and salmon on the top, no ahi since I don't really care for it and my mom works for a fish wholesaler. Inside the cake had some crab salad and it was lined with bubu arare on the sides. It looked so pretty! It was roughly about $25 I think. My husbands first impression was "wow" They're located in kalihi. If you're familiar to where rainbows is in kalihi then you're at the right spot. There's a lot of parking especially in the farther lot which is more spacious to get in and out of. I've actually been there a few times and tried the salmon tempura and the ahi katsu. Both are really good! I hope to go back for the hand rolls but I'm trying not to order too many food at one time now because I tend to not eat leftovers and I have a small stomach lol! Nonetheless! Give them a try! read more

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I've must've passed Aloha Cones on School Street numerous times. I've been to Gyu-Kaku BBQ upstairs and Rainbow Drive Inn on the corner. A buddy of mine who's all about the "poke" highly recommended this place. When he told me the location, I had no clue Aloha Cones was sandwiched in between these places. I've been here several times already since my buddy's high recommendations, and yup, I highly recommend this place too! I've always ordered the Dragon Bowl and Spicy Tuna Poke Bowl. One word to describe them? Fresh! Can't beat fresh! On the plate lunch side, their Furikake Salmon Tempura and Hurricane Chicken are unique and really good! And that crab salad that comes with them. Very tasty! Yummy! Their portions are generous. I've been to poke places where the bowls are on the "smaller" side, I end up having to order two for myself. It doesn't appear they have indoor seating at this time due to Covid, but that's ok. They're in business and serving their really fine poke bowls and entrees for takeout. They also have pre-cooked items time to time in the glass case for quick grab and go. Last time I was there, I believe they had Ahi patties to go. Parking is available in front on School Street during non-rush hour traffic and in the back and another bigger lot behind the attached parking lot on Houghtailing Street. If you want something that'll make your mouth water, be sure to check out Aloha Cones next time you're in Kalihi. read more

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Stopped here because of their great reviews and we were not disappointed! My husband and I both had combo bowls, he had yellowtail instead of salmon. Everything was SO fresh and flavorful. We sat and talked with the restaurant staff at the counter while we ate and they had so many great suggestions for us. They were so friendly and really made the lunch. We got to watch them make one of their sushi cakes and I'll tell you, I wish I had a reason to get one. They are so fun and look beautiful. Highly recommend this spot for quality poke and extremely friendly and welcoming employees. read more

Aloha Cones - Two Choice Combination 1. Shoyu Ahi Poke 8. Salmon Sashimi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I like the food at Aloha cones and I think I would come back. I would just be cautious because service was slow, we wait at least 15-20 minutes for our order even though no one else was in the store. It's a super small place and it didn't look like you could sit inside. read more

Exactly what I was craving. Generous portions, fresh fish, great flavor. Service is also very friendly. 10/10 will be back

Holy ballz!!!! Chef Mike and his team are amazing. This post is long overdue so I apologize. I first ordered a sushi cake. You must place your order at least a week or so in advance. Trust me!! The sushi cake was beautiful and the highlight of the party. When I went back to order another one, chef Mike suggested I get the sashimi platter and poke platter to feed more people. His recommendations were spot on! Haven't tried their poke bowls but one day I'll get their special chirashi bowl. So ono!!! read more

Aloha Cones - 4lb poke platter - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Today we pick up lunch from Aloha Cones. No, they don't have shaved ice. I ordered the furukaki salmon tempura plate and my wife had the shoyu ahi poke bowl. The poke bowl which I got to pick at was good. Fresh shoyu ahi and good tasting crab salad. The sushi rice less tasty than expected. Over all I give it three and a half stars. The furukaki salmon tempura gets an over all four and a half stars. Three large pieces of salmon with a light tempura batter. Delicious and cooked to perfection. Fast and friendly staff. Thanks to Donna O and other Yelpers. Stay safe and support local. read more

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The last 2-3 times I went here the quality has gone further and further downhill (2 out of 3 times were pre covid-19 so I don't blame the pandemic). The quality of fish and value for the money just are not there anymore. You can see it in the latest pics. The salmon is less fatty, slices are thinner. The hamachi was filled with little tissues that made it chewy and not melt in my mouth like it should. The ahi poke tasted pre-frozen. Usually good quality ahi poke is tender but today's poke tasted like it came from Times. It had that texture of low quality and the taste was not good (the fish and the seasoning blend). Combo cowls used to be $13 but they're now $15, which comes out to $17-18 with tax and tip. For that price, there's better poke bowls and sushi options. The other thing about the last few experiences was the service is not as friendly. I asked for wasabi and ginger but only got a packet of wasabi (which is not as good as fresh wasabi) and 1 packet of shoyu. When I asked for another shoyu it was flung in the bag with reluctance. Didn't even get a napkin with my order. If I hadn't had at least 2 other mediocre experiences prior to today, I would have shrugged it off as covid related. But I think this place has run its course for my lunch cravings. read more

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The crab is always good. They have done a lot of renovations since I last came, so it looks a lot nicer. I feel the portions have gotten little bit smaller but that's common... but my most recent visit, I watched the cashier coughed over my open bowl and the channel they had on their TV was questionable. Not sure I'd come back after that but the food was pretty good read more

Since yelp says I'm a regular now, I guess it's time I finally write a review on this awesome place. I used to go to their old location all the time, but parking was always a pain. With this location, it's closer to my house and I can park in front on the street and run in, order my bowl, and have it ready in minutes. As always, they have excellent service. Staff was very friendly and quick. This last time I visited, they told me they were thinking of making their own ahi dip. If they do, I would definitely order! My poke bowl was delicious like usual and tasted fresh. I love the crab salad as well (it's my guilty pleasure). Really looking forward to that *possible future* ahi dip guys ;) read more

Aloha Cones - Left: Limu Ahi Poke Bowl Right: Combination Bowl (wasabi masago & spicy tuna) Top: side of crab salad - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Fairly decent poke priced reasonably. Parking can be a bit tricky but is limitedly available in back I would call ahead to order. The restaurant is really small and also has limited seating. Customer service was great staff friendly and inviting. read more

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