It was our first time and we really wanted to like the place, but for the price of the burgers we ordered, we would've gotten better burgers and service at Kaleo's. My husband ordered the Boss burger ($15) and I had the Smoke burger ($16) and to me they tasted exactly the same. Just bun, meat, cheese, spinach and sauce. When I asked the cashier/bartender/waitress if the Smoke burger included smoked meat, she said no it's just Worcestershire sauce. Ok. I ordered it anyhow. And when I asked what kind of salad it came with (cause fries or salad was an option and my husband got the fries) she said just greens. And it literally was, just spinach. And with a "vinaigrette" dressing that tasted like oil. I mean the food wasn't terrible. The buns were nice and soft and the sauce was tasty but for the same price, you can get more (including lettuce, tomato and onions) up the road. Needless to say, we tried it, left disappointed and won't be returning. read more

What a sweet place. Drinks and foods were great and service was helpful and fast. Got smoke burgers, special fries and a couple of adult cocktails. Ended up buying a shirt too as a souvenir. Check this spot out! read more

Finally after so long of wanting to try this place, my bf and I got to stop by today just before closing. Simple Menu, I follow them on Instagram to see the menu and check when they're open. This visit we got the 2 Choice $14.50 Blackened Ahi W/ Hawaiian Ahi Poké and Kimchi as a side. Also the $10 Korean Ahi Plate Special which they had between 1:30pm- 3pm/sold-out. First of all the Korean Ahi plate was PLENTIFUL portion wise and very delicious, me and my daughter loved it and didn't even finish the plate. Still get plenty more. Now as for the 2 Choice plate my bf got, it was so so delicious. The Blackened was excellent, peppery and perfectly salted with a soft rare center. The Hawaiian Ahi my bf kinda liked (I loved it) I think it was too spicy for him so he said he would try the furikake ahi next time and the Kimchi was winnas. Such a great experience, just wish they weren't JUST CASH. Would definitely come more often if they took cardMahalo read more

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We have made several attempts and they are never open, no hours posted, and they do not answer the phone. My guess is that they are out of business read more

Fresh Ahi Pattie's with fresh Hawaiian style poke, kimchee, sweet potato, rice and poke! read more

Bite The Eye - Fresh Ahi Pattie's with fresh Hawaiian style poke, kimchee, sweet potato, rice and poke! - Poke Near Me - Pahoa, Hawaii

Our favorite meal in Hawaii. The people in line are mostly locals, and the line moves quick. We really enjoyed the blackened ahi tuna, the teriyaki-flavored cooked tuna patties, and the kimchi read more

Just always good. Always. Love their blackened ahi. Especially when the salad option is available. The girls are always very nice. Either the roundabout location or the Hilo location. Doesn't matter. Worth it. Love it. Who needs a restaurant when you have a lunch truck! read more

It's really gone downhill in the last several months. My family just brought back food and it was literally undercooked and WAY over-salted. The size of the meals are also more sloppy than they used to be when we went last year. No longer impressed with this, nor the funny taste of the poke, as there are so many other better options in food trucks nowadays. Sorry. read more

Driving from west through Hilo to volcano national park-- this is a great place to stop!! Check Instagram for where they are- we found them at the sears parking lot. Got the Korean mini combo- Korean ahi and poke with Mac salad and rice. Tons of food and delicious. The ahi is fried. Many poke options. Would definitely stop here again! read more

Bite The Eye - Mini Korean combo - ahi+ one choice of poke.& rice/Mac salad/sweet potato - Poke Near Me - Pahoa, Hawaii

Oh man, where to start... Since Bite The Eye Foodtruck started at S. Tokunaga store, they have consistently been hands down the best food in Hilo!! The unrivaled consistency of the quality and taste of their food is truly amazing, and they have continuously evolved and offered unique menu options to the Hilo Community. Ka'i Trask, owner and local fisherman, has very high standards for the fish and other ingredients that he serves, and will refuse to open the doors unless these standards are met. Bite the eye only uses the freshest locally-caught, never frozen/gassed fish from local Hawai'i Fisherman, and one bite will provide all the evidence you need. The Korean Ahi seasoning is legendary, and I warn friends and acquaintances that they may become addicted if they even try it once. The Blackened Ahi is my personal favorite, and I recommend eating it as soon as you are able to, as the ahi slices come out of the pan to the plate, still slowly cooking from the exterior in, and is a taste that I will never forget. From the sweet sushi rice to the fresh U'ala that comes with the plates, a Bite the Eye plate is something that I look forward to for days before I am able to have it. Don't even get me started on the Poke... Bite the eye Spicy Ahi is my personal favorite, and I get it with every plate that I purchase. The Furikake poke is also a very popular seasoning, and you truly cannot go wrong either way. With a $3 add on for a generous scoop of delicious fresh poke, it is a must for all plates! Bite the Eye's delicious food does all the talking, as this 100% locally owned and operated small business does not need to advertise. Besides a loyal Instagram following for weekly hours and special promotions, the legendary plates of Bite the Eye are promoted through word of mouth by happy customers who have had the opportunity to try out this one-of-a-kind local meal experience. This may be my 3rd Yelp post ever, but this business deserves this review and many more! I can say without a doubt that it is my favorite lunch option in all of Hilo, which boast some legitimate seafood options all around. My hope is that Bite The Eye will eventually establish a home location and run on a more regular basis in the future, supplying our community with A+ Mea'ai. Mahalo Nui BTE for representing Hilo with some of the most Ono grindz that I have ever had, which is definitely saying something. I highly recommend checking them out at least once to see for yourself just how special this local gem is. I know that this is a gushing review, but I promise that Bite The Eye will live up to it. Check um out! Instagram: @bitetheeye (Check it out for more information about their menu and for hours of operation- typically 11-4 Thur-Sun at Sears Auto parking lot at the Prince Kuhio Plaza and occasionally back at the original S. Tokunaga store. Enjoy! :) read more

Bite The Eye - Korean Ahi, Blackened Ahi and Spicy Ahi Poke. "Da JD" - Poke Near Me - Pahoa, Hawaii

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I just absolutely loved this little food truck. Its currently located in the Sears Auto parking lot if you arent sure but they keep switching locations. Google maps actually had the incorrect location for this truck. We went there two days in a row to try out their fresh seafood fare.On the 1st day we tried out their Korean Ahi, Ahi tuna patties and blackened Ahi. On the second day we tried out their pork abodo and korean style mahi mahi. the Korean Ahi and Mahi mahi are deep fried takes on korean chicken. the Pork abodo was delicate and not pulled. the Ahi tuna patties almost tasted like crab cakes. All of these were Delicious if you cant tell! Very fresh and very tasty. Preparation doesn't take much time. A few things to be aware of though: 1. Location - check the location of the food truck on instagram. 2. Cash only - super duper annoying but they are cash only. 3. They run out - the second day we reached around closing time and they had run out of many menu items. read more

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I love this place. One of a kind cuisine. The service and food is great. Blackened ahi is my favorite food from here. Try this place you will not be disappointed. Easy to get to and order. Yummy! read more

I'm embarrassed that I've lived in Hilo for over a year and just now discovered this place. Based on the reviews I clearly have to go back and try the ahi, but since other reviews don't seem to mention it, let me put in a word for the breaded mahi mahi burger. It's not a burger, really, it's a mahi mahi filet, breaded and friend and served on a bun with lettuce, tomato and sauce, and it's the best fish sandwich you ever had. I don't get over to this area a lot, but I look forward to finding excuses to come back and try the rest of the menu. read more

One of our favorite food trucks on the island. Even better now that they have a permanent place. Try the fried Korean ahi and the awesome Mac salad! You won't be sorry. read more

Simply delicious.....that's all needs to be said!!!! You got to try it's a food truck located outside for sears at the Kuhio mall they are usually there from Thursday-Saturday 10:30-2:00pm read more

Bite The Eye - Korean Ahi/Spicy tuna combo with sweet potato and kim chee - Poke Near Me - Pahoa, Hawaii

Review #14 for 2018. Food trucks have been a part of Hawaii's local culture for decades, and even more have popped up in recent years due to the "trend" happening in the US. A couple months ago a friend told me I needed to try the food truck in the Tokunaga parking lot because the fish was really good. I love fish (and food in general), and I love supporting local businesses, so I've been excited to try this place out. I finally got to try Bite the Eye on Friday, and I'm so happy that I did! There are basically two options at this place: poke or fried fish. There are different flavors, and you can get poke over salad instead of rice. I want to try the poke next time, but this time I went for the Korean fried ahi, which was great! The sauce was a sweet shoyu-garlic sauce over some generous chunks of fried ahi, and it all came together really well. Quality. The plate also comes up sweet potatoes, rice, and kim chi, and the portion is big enough that I was full. I think most local braddahs would be satisfied by the amount of food. Choke people go by Tokunaga's every day, and even more pass by on Manono St, so Bite the Eye is well worth trying! I'll be back. read more

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We have never been disappointed with any of the food we have ordered. We have ordered in person and over the phone and always greeted with Aloha. Always a satisfied customer. read more

Omg! The ahi Patty was amazing!!! Fast friendly service, Patty served fresh hot and very tasty! The inamona poke, so 'ono as well. read more

Bite The Eye - Ahi patty with inamona poke, kimchi, uala, furikaki rice - Poke Near Me - Pahoa, Hawaii

I actually came back home to Hilo , and was craving some ahi. Decided to try out bite the eye , probably the best local fresh fish food truck i have ever had . The servings are huge for the price & i couldn't finish my plate . The korean ahi was nice and tender and had really good flavors . Eat it together with the sweet potato *drool* The Poke was alright , the star of the show was the korean ahi. i recommended this place to my ohana and they have become regulars ! They also sell fresh ahi by the slab . read more

The food here was so good we went 3 times during our stay in Hilo. The fish is super fresh, and the menu changes day to day with different options. I ordered the half Korean combo, once with Korean ahi and blackened ahi and twice with Korean mahi mahi and pork adobo. The pork was the best I had while on the big island, and the fish was amazing! The sides of mac salad, purple sweet potatoes and kimchi were delicious too. The food truck is mobile, so make sure to check their Instagram for their current location. Note also that it's cash only. read more

Bite The Eye - Pork adobo, Korean mahi mahi, kimchi - Poke Near Me - Pahoa, Hawaii

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Love love love this place! Wish I could eat here everyday. Follow on IG to see when they're open, and specials for the day. Must try!!!! read more

Bite The Eye - Korean ahi, furikake rice, mac salad, kukui nut poke. Sweet potato. Hi. I love you. - Poke Near Me - Pahoa, Hawaii

My favorite food truck! Always excited when I see them in the mall parking lot and I HAVE TO stop and get their Korean ahi plate. Food is always on the point from their poke to their fried fish. Anything I order from them is amazing. The staff is always super friendly and full of aloha. read more

Servings are big n so fricken good. Worth the long stand in the sun or the rain, it is outside in hilo after all. Anything on the menu is my fave. Must start with the Regular size Korean Ahi and add on the extras. Check them out on Instagram before showing up just to be sure they open. You can't help but love this place. Simple but Complex read more

Bite The Eye - Korean Ahi+Ahi Patty+Blackened Ahi= - Poke Near Me - Pahoa, Hawaii

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This lunch truck is parked in the Prince Kuhio Plaza parking lot near Sears. I ordered the Korean ahi and spicy ahi poke, and it was delicious. Yummy! I'll be back! read more

Bite The Eye - Korean ahi and spicy ahi - Poke Near Me - Pahoa, Hawaii

Always so their posts on Instagram and friends posting about it so I had to give it a try. It was delicious down to the sushi rice! Price was reasonable for the amount of food as well! Fast service and during times of COVID they made it simple to order and pick up. Definitely recommend!! read more

Bite The Eye - Poke Near Me - Pahoa, Hawaii

Great service And the food is so Ono. You can't go wrong here. Poke bowls, Poke Bombs, Delicious Sushi and if you're lucky you get there on a day that they're selling fresh Ahi. They treat their Ahi and I'd imagine all of their ingredients the right way. The Ahi Slabs are always fresh and not the little tail pieces with so much Sinew that all you can do is scrape it with a spoon for spicy a spicy ahi mix. Nice Sashimi grade slabs. You won't go wrong here. read more

One of the best overall lunch plate I've had in Hilo definitely will come back again the Korean ahi plate is legit to die for. For only 13.50$ you get a full plate of fried Korean ahi wit 2 scoop rice sweet potato wit one scoop Mac salad ahi wasn't too fried to the point where it was dry it was perfect. read more

Bite The Eye - Poke Near Me - Pahoa, Hawaii

Great local food. Fish super fresh fish. Great customer service, Good locations. Support Local businesses

Bite the Eye serves up the meanest fried and fresh fish! I bought my first plate lunch from this high-quality food truck today and was really impressed with the flavor and quantity. I ordered the mini korean combo, which included korean ahi (lightly crusted with panko and dipped in a korean sweet sauce), my choice of poke - I got the Hawaiian Style, sushi rice w/ furikake, sweet potato and mac salad. I paid $13, and that was so well worth it for an ono plate lunch. If you're looking for good, local food in Hilo, go and try Bite the Eye! read more

Bite The Eye - Poke Near Me - Pahoa, Hawaii

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fave poke/plate lunch spot/food truck in Hilo!!! the fish is ALWAYS super fresh and ono. (i go there at least once a week, even if it's just to grab a bento.) my go to custom plate: korean ahi (extra sauce) with a scoop of poke, add an ahi patty and an extra side of kim chee, all on top sushi rice lol. sometimes I change it up and get the blackened ahi on a salad or I buy the poke by the pound (all three flavors are bomb). all the portions are huge and it's always choke food - so depending on what you get/how much you add on, two people can likely share a plate (or not). they also have "seasonal delicacies" now and then which I've tried and they are all 'ono too! pork adobo, laulau, beach chicken - yum! ...just gotta follow their insta to keep up with their schedule/locations and the new menu items. if you're in/around hilo, DEFINITELY go check them out! read more

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What can I say that hasn't already been said. Best plate lunch (for the price) in Hilo. It's not just that each individual item tastes great. It's that each individual item compliments each other. I'm not really a mac salad lover but I always order 2 portions when I come here. It's that good. I favor the ahi patties slightly over the korean ahi but the korean ahi really is the star of the show. I wish it was available during dinner time but if I ran a lunch wagon I'd also want that time to myself and my family so both real gripe there. Definitely tell your friends and I gaurentee you and they will be hooked. read more

ummmmm.... upsetting to say bite the eye didn't live up to the hype. first of all, the customer service was not up to par. the food was surprising. the rice was wet and soggy, as if they had just took it out of the pot and put it in the plate. i couldn't even see RICE GRAINS it was that soggy. (which i actually paid 3$+ for more). the poke was underwhelming, and it was NOT cleaned well. it's so sad to say that the sweet potato was the best thing in the plate. we were so excited to eat here :( super disappointing. maybe just an off day? read more

Bite The Eye - Poke Near Me - Pahoa, Hawaii

It's weird. Something about their poke has this weirdly sweet taste to it. Sugar perhaps?? I hope not. To me this place reflects Hilo's food scene; which is to say it's 'alright' Nothing stands out and they don't strive to be better. This place wouldn't last on Oahu. Too much competition and better products. Personally I prefer Suisan for poke. Hands done better than here. read more

This was by far the best place for poke or Hawaiian plate I ever had in Hilo!! It was so fresh and every bite was awesome! I enjoyed every bit! I can't believe I've been missing out. The plate serving is huge, like I couldn't finish my mini plate. It was a lot of food for $12 but for a $1 more you can get more. I highly recommend this :) read more

Bite The Eye - Mini plate Korean ahi plate w/ Hawaiian style poke and Mac salad and sweet potato - Poke Near Me - Pahoa, Hawaii

Probably the best food we had while in Hilo. They also have cooked fish options for those who don't like raw fish. BRING CASH.

Prices are affordable and portions are HUGE!! Their Korean Ahi is super ono!!! I got a Korean Ahi Salad. The plate also comes with sweet potatoes, Kim Chi, as well and cucumbers and carrots with papaya seed dressing on the side. Will definitely be eating here again!! read more

Food is delicious, food is worth the price. Got the Korean ahi, and the blackend ahi. Fish tasted great and had tons of flavor. People are friendly and the wait wasn't too long. Highly recommend this food truck when you can't decide what you want to eat. read more

Bite The Eye - Poke Near Me - Pahoa, Hawaii

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Me and my family loved this place until I found a spider on my food. Don't eat here unless you want to eat spiders.

Super fresh, super ono & super conveniently located! & when I say super fresh, I mean SUUUUUPER fresh! My sister-in-law brought me here a few days ago & explained that they catch their own fish to serve. I know you can eat fresh at lots of other restaurants in Hilo but there's something special knowing they catch & clean their own. Highly recommend! read more

This food truck serves the best place lunch I've had in a long time. The Korean "mini" plate was packed and all of it delicious. The fish in the poke is SO fresh. Korean ahi flavorful, sushi rice perfect, kimchi ok. Nothing to complain about except maybe the fact that they only take cash They were very busy when I visited Friday lunch (in parking lot in front of Sears) and they still got the orders out fairly quickly. I should not eaten it all, buuuuuut I did! No regrets! read more

Bite The Eye - Current menu - Poke Near Me - Pahoa, Hawaii

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