Fresh fish, good vibes, tough-to-beat value. What's not to like? While Bainbridge is a great weekend destination, I've always found the food to be a bit underwhelming. HI LIFE is an exception, and will be a go-to going forward. The Poke sho-ka-do box is a great option for open minded first-timers. It's a huge amount of food, easily satisfying two and giving you a nice sense of the variety of fish and marinades on offer. Note that it's a fixed set, so you'll likely end up with some marinades/fish you prefer over others. The mayo-base poke wasn't my jam, but that's personal preference. One note, it'd be nice if the box included rice. it's available for $3 extra, which feels trivial. As for dining environs, it's located in a refurbished service station. There's limited indoor seating by the service counter, but most tables are under the overhang where gas pumps would have once been. I'd go at a slightly off-time if possible to ensure you get a seat! Overall: 4.5/5 read more

Hi Life - Poke sho-ka-do - Japanese Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

Two huge poke bento boxes for 7 people and we could not even finish them that alone says a lot. The portions are incredibly generous, but what really stood out was how fresh and high-quality everything tasted. Our total was about $100 which is so good considering how good the poke was. The staff were also super kind and helpful. We were originally about to order three boxes, but they actually recommended sticking with two, saying it would be enough and they were completely right. We were stuffed. Each bento box comes with a variety of poke styles (9) you can mix and try, which made the whole experience even better. Every single one we tried was fresh, flavorful, and really well-prepared. I'm from Seattle, but this is absolutely worth the ferry ride to Hi Life. I'll definitely be coming back. read more

Hi Life - Poke Bento Box - Japanese Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

Got the 9 box and an island bento to share between 3 people and it was a decent amount of food! The box contains: 3 types of salmon, 3 types of tuna, scallop, octopus, and pickled veggies. Each fish consisted of a liiiight soy? marinade, mayo, and spicy mayo version. The island bento consisted of a small chowder, small curry, seaweed salad, crab salad, and tuna mayo on top of rice. Great quality fish. read more

Probably one of the best value places I've ever been to for Poke in my life. For a cute little spot on Bainbridge island, the cost of my two 1/2 pound servings of Scallop and Tuna didn't even eclipse $27. The dining and vibes were amazing and the service was fast and efficient. The food was fresh and tasted amazing. Their sauces are also amazing as well. Very good reason why this place is rated a 4.8 on Google reviews and 4.7 on yelp. read more

Hi Life - Scallop and Tuna - Japanese Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

The poke sho-ka-do box was a great option to try the different types of poke - i really liked the yuzu truffle salmon one! The special salmon bow was also really good and very tender. There's lots of seating outdoor and a few inside. It's right there when you exit the ferry terminal so very convenient! Service is nice and friendly! read more

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We visited Hi Life during our day trip from Seattle! The service is what you would expect at a casual eatery. You decide what you want to eat and drink (order at kiosk). The staff will bring out the food to the outdoor dining by area. I found the truffle poke to be just mayo poke - it doesn't taste like truffle enough at all. I also didn't eat all the sides in my bowl. I'm used to paying for fish by the pound so it felt like wasted bowl space. read more

Hi Life - Menu - Japanese Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

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This place reminds me of a beach shack selling fresh fish by the sea. I enjoyed their salmon poke bowl though I wished the salmon pieces were cut a bit smaller. My friend mentioned that the fish wasn't fishy at all which is always a good sign. Their hojicha latte was pretty good too but I would probably try something different next time. The spam musubis seem to be a popular choice since they were already sold out by the afternoon. When I say beach shack vibes, I mean it. The place basically only has outdoor seating, and depending on where you sit, you might have to deal with a few flies or relentless sun. There are tables with umbrellas and folks are nice to share their shady space. Still fun experience nonetheless and great poke. read more

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Took the ferry to Bainbridge and this was definitely a highlight. We split an octopus appetizer which was perfect. And we each got a poke bowl and split an ice cream. We felt portions were generous and the rice was perfect! I could see how local people would make this a regular stop! read more

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The poke here is amazing. I only wish I had more time on this island to try more food at Hi life. Do not skip this one! Salmon poke with chili oil was to die for! read more

Hi Life - Japanese Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

If you come to Bainbridge you HAVE to come here. Bainbridge is very much a one and done thing as far as touristy stuff goes, but this place alone has us planning on making another trip just to eat here. We got the nine sampler box and every single poke option was so fresh and tasty. Very good portions. Both soft serves were excellent, but the Suntory Whiskey soft serve blew my mind. Please don't skip it. The service here is excellent and so kind and everything was so good I had to go back up to the counter just to let them know and thank them. read more

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I had the opportunity to hop on a ferry with my husband on a Thursday afternoon, to Bainbridge Island. We strolled down the town for about two hours and found a place to eat. We tried Hi Life as it had good reviews, and we got the Unagi bowl and the chirashi bowl. The unagi bowl was the best unagi I've ever had in my whole life..! I was so surprised how juicy and tender the meat was. The chirashi bowl was filled with seasoned raw salmon, tuna, octopus, imitation crab meat, spam and salmon roe. I highly highly recommend both dishes. I am sad this place is a ferry away. I would probably come to this restaurant every week if it was in the inlands. Service is nice, all very attentive. Restaurant has a opened seating area, and it's a pretty big space. I am so glad I tried this place for my washington trip. read more

Hi Life - Chirashi bowl (happy hour $20) - Japanese Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

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My cousin took us here while we visited Bainbridge and it lived up to her hype. We got some kalbi ribs and a variety of poke to share among 3 adults and it was plenty, and everything was great. The fish was fresh and the flavors were amazing. Would absolutely come back next time we're in the area. read more

Hi Life - Japanese Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

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I got the spicy ahi tuna bowl and wow, it was huge. Everything was super fresh and full of flavor. The bowl is pretty big, so if you're someone who usually doesn't finish your food, you might want to share it. I also had a beer, and it was poured just right super cold and refreshing. All around a great poke spot located on Bainbridge Island, right off the ferry exit. It looks like an old gas station repurposed into a cute little poke shop. Perfect place to sit, relax, and take in the views. The service was great quick and welcoming. read more

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Excellent poke bowls. The crab and seaweed salads are so good and the combination of everything in the bowl is perfect. I have tried the musubi rolls and they were just okay so I would pass on those next time :) You order at the counter. The workers have been friendly both times that I've gone. I heard that they have good soft serve which I'll have to try sometime!! There isn't a whole lot of seating but that hasn't been an issue either times that I've gone. read more

Hi Life - Poke bowl - Japanese Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

Absolutely amazing poke and a hidden gem on Bainbridge Island. Service was incredibly fast, I ordered the traditional salmon and scallop poke and they were incredibly flavorful and reasonably priced! I've had my fair share of poke and would definitely recommend this place whenever visiting bainbridge island. They have seating available indoors and outdoors. You're able to order online or in person up at the front. Parking: Free small lot right in front of the building read more

Hi Life - Scallop poke, salmon poke and salmon poke bowl - Japanese Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

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Best poke bowls on the island. These poke bowls do not disappoint and might be the reason to come check out bainbridge as they put many Seattle spots to shame!! Large chunks of super fresh fish. Large portions. The bowl fills you up! Service is quick and the seating is small but unique! read more

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Bainbridge is the founding place of Pickle Ball but what really stands out to me is the POKE SHO-KA-DO "9" BOX from Hi Life! It's pricey but totally worth it for NINE different types of poke. All decent portions with generous toppings as well! It'll set you back about $45 but I sincerely mean it, when I tell you it's worth it. I took a ferry from Seattle for this poke box- it was an absolute NEED! Every piece of poke was tender and delicious, and saucy and scrumptious. It's been a few months and I still think about it regularly. Along with the box, I grabbed a spam musubi ($3.50) and its was so delicious! Truly the most delicious musubi I've ever had. So moist and flavorful, I should've bought five. We walked to the restaurant but there was nearby parking. Seating inside and outside, outside tables were large picnic tables- for larger or multiple groups. The person taking our order was very kind and patient while I asked silly questions and made decisions. I so wish I was a Washington local so I could make the trip every so often for a giant platter box of poke and my body weight in spam musubi! read more

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Hi Life is an interesting little restaurant located in a renovated gas station. It's owned by the same restaurant group as Rondo, Gyo Gyo En, and Tamari Bar, and serves some familiar menu items shared with the other restaurants, but also some food that's only available here. The restaurant is mostly open concept with plenty of seating on the patio or inside under the shade. There are three parking spots right in front and it's located very close to the ferry holding area, so it's convenient to visit while waiting for the ferry. Islander's Bento ($20) - The pictures make this dish look tiny, but the portion size is pretty substantial. It comes with clam chowder in the first small compartment. The chowder is actually very good, surprisingly so for a place that doesn't specialize in it. It's thick and rich, with good clean clam juice flavor. The bit of rayu on top adds a bit of spice and smokiness. Mixing it into the chowder creates a pretty unique taste that I enjoyed quite a bit. In the other small compartment, they give their famous Area 206 curry - the same as with Tamari Bar and Rondo, and just as good as those places. Chock full of beef, making it chunky, thick, and rich, full of umami and curry flavor. It's almost like a curry bolognese! One of my favorite Japanese-style curries. In the largest compartment, there's firstly rice, perfectly cooked medium grain as always from this restaurant group. On top, a scoop of seaweed salad that is definitely made in house. It's not nearly as salty as some others. There's sesame mixed in, and the seaweed mostly has a good rubbery crunch, but some parts seem to be a bit mushy. It's not that vinegary and instead is more sweet with a more natural kombu-like umami. There's also a bit of an oiliness but no sesame oil flavor. There's a krab salad that's pretty typical surumi based salad. Nothing special, but good to eat on the rice. It's lightly dressed in mayo, and the flavors are balanced. Finally, there's some poke, which unfortunately is by far my least favorite part of the dish as a whole. The fish is mixed with mayo and sesame, then topped with small fried rice balls on top, adding a crunchy texture. Why do I say "fish" generically? Because I can't actually tell what kind of fish it was. The flavor is completely covered by the copious amounts of mayo smothering the fish. All I could taste was mayo, nothing else. At least I could tell it was fresh raw fish and based on the interior redness, it seems like tuna.... A really disappointing poke. Food overall a (4/5) Hi Life serves stellar curry and clam chowder, combined with subpar poke, at least for my tastes. Perhaps their other poke mixtures are better? Bathrooms - They have one on the inside, and a portapotty outside around the corner. read more

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Hi Life is a favorite stop for me every time I visit Bainbridge Island. It's basically right next to the ferry and makes for a great lunch. The ahi poke bowl is solid and much better than more famous poke spots. I recommend the traditional marinade. I will say that Hi Life's parent restaurant Rondo seems to use higher quality fish and rice. They also have a spicy miso aioli that I would love to see at their BI store. The curry rice is also very good at Hi Life and perfect for brisk weather. There is no katsu, but that's perfectly understandable given the space. It is probably great with the onsen egg. Recommended for your first meal on the island, a quick dinner before the ferry or even a drink with their housemade highballs. read more

Hi Life - ahi poke with truffle yuzu aioli - Japanese Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

Cute little restaurant on Bainbridge Island. A lot of outdoor seating but very limited indoor seating. They have a variety of foods but seem to specialize in Poke. Stopped by Happy Hour. Had the Salmon and Tuna poke special for only $10. It was a perfect snack while wandering about. read more

Hi Life - Salmon and Tuna happy hour special $10 - Japanese Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

Went to Bainbridge Island specifically to try this poke and it was 100% worth it. We got the sampler (highly recommend) but next time I would try their poke bowl. We also got the edamame which was also good. The service was great and the shop has lots of seating both inside and out. read more

Hi Life - Japanese Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

The food was good. But. The dine in area was unpleasant because the outdoor area was in the line of cooking smoke and the semi-indoor area was in full sun. The service was very slow. The tea I paid for was lukewarm. I also didn't get the happy hour discount for some reason. read more

Hi Life - Chirashi bowl on the ferry - Japanese Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

It's my second time at Hi Life. It's a hole in the wall type of restaurant that leaves you mind blown while wanting more. I really love the happy hour menu because the Moscow mule is $7 and delicious. It's served in a thermal mug and you can choose your liquor. I also really enjoyed the tofu poke bowl. $12 for a filling bowl of rice and veggies. Great service too, but it might be hard to get a table if it's cold. read more

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10/10!!! Hi life has the best poke I have ever tried in the Seattle area. I will definitely be taking the ferry over just to get this poke again. The ahi and salmon were so fresh, generous chunks of fish. The shoyu marinade was delicious but not overpowering. Their homemade hojicha syrup is to die for! read more

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If you want some fresh poke before or after taking the ferry to/from Seattle, this is the place! They have the nicest staff, and the poke and soft serve is delicious. It is a tad hard to fine - Google reviews will help if you find a photo of the building. Their sign above the door is tiny so don't rely on see their name to locate it. read more

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Like a 14 out of 10, I'm so devastated that this is restaurant is a ferry ride away but maybe that's for the best or else I'd be here multiple times a week. Fresh poke (as expected), but not just that- it's true Hawaiian style poke!! Also loads of cool flavor combinations that I can't imagine anyone would get tired of going back and trying new dishes. I went with one of the options on the summer menu I believe which was a seared salmon poke bowl. The seaweed salad was super refreshing, salmon was unbelievable, and overall it was a very satisfying meal. It's hard to go wrong with seafood in the PNW, but this spot really stood out to me. Totally worth allll the hype. I was so excited to eat I forgot to take a photo. Parking - paid parking lot nearby, but if you take the ferry over, you can just walk! it's right before the main downtown area of Winslow. Ugh the only regret I have is not packing a lunch box to take some poke home. read more

+ Yummy poke food. If you're missing sushi bowls, this place is a convenient stop by BI's Seattle ferry. + Polite, helpful staff. + Free cold drinking water. + Decent indoor and outdoor seating. - Kinda limited parking. - About only 1 protein per bowl. - The bowls are set. I'm used to other poke restaurants where you customize your bowl with a variety of favorite ingredients. - Extortionate. For only one choice of protein in a somewhat small bowl, I think $18 is a bit much. - Also exorbitant drinks. A local Calpico is worth only $2-3. $18 Salmon poke bowl + 2x $5 Calpico + 9.2% tax = $30.58 read more

I love the poke in this place, as well as the ambiance. I think it is a perfect spot for a hearty poke meal. I enjoyed the food. I'd have to admit that I forgot what we ordered, but here is the picture. I wasn't able to finish my poke bowl because I was also getting from my husband's bento box He did help me finish it though! Octopus has always been my favorite, so I'd say that theirs is juicy and mouth-watering! read more

Hi Life - Japanese Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

The food is phenomenal, literally can't go wrong with what you order. The poké is incredibly fresh and tender, exactly how you want it. We were served very quickly, waited less than 5 mins from when we ordered, found a table, and they brought us our order. Pictured: Islander's bento with a 1/2 lb salmon yuzu-hellz read more

Hi Life - Islanders bento with 1/2 lb salmon - Japanese Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

This has been my FAV spot for Poke in all of Washington!! In my opinion, the poke tasting tray is the yummiest poke I've ever had in Seattle and if you're like me where you want to try everything it's perfect and delicious! Service is usually very fast and every time I go (weekend lunch) it's usually never busy and it's a very casual joint. Def recommend read more

Hi Life - Poke Tasting Tray - Japanese Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

This meal was so fresh!!! The sides blended with the fish so well! The moscow mule with house made ginger beer was so good!! Everyone is so nice and i love the outside seating here. I would definitely come back! read more

Hi Life - truffle salmon bowl - Japanese Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

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Came back here and the staff is still ae friendly as ever! Even asking what we are interested in (whether something warm, feeling fish-like etc) My bf got the Dan Dan Creamy ramen (the least spicy of them all!) they also had a Tokyo curry ramen and another one. It was tasty! I got Hi Life traditional ahi tuna poke with yuzu truffle aioli. The fish is SO fresh, the rice was warm and it had all sorts of toppings. Such a wholesome satisfying dish! The poke was so good, I ended up purchasing 0.5 lbs of Tako (Octopus) poke and 0.5 lbs of the Ahi Tuna Poke! Definitely recommend the Yuzu Highballs! Love them so much! They're celebrating 3 years! I told one of the staff members i remembered her and we were here 2 years ago but I just saw now, my bf and I were here about a year ago so the timing would've made sense haha. One of my FAVORITE restaurants to come back to on Bainbridge! read more

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I didn't expect this place is this close to the pier!! Haha my husband drove 1 minute and then he said we are here! I'm like whattttt?? It's a cute little shop! Definitely park in the front for the free parking and don't be like us parking in the back and had to pay $10! :( It wasn't busy on Tuesday, I got the Poke Sho-Ka-Do "9" Box and Yuzu Soda! Let me tell you this! GET THIS!!!! But it's better to have 2 or more people to share this. My husband didn't like seafood so I have to finish this by myself. It's a really big portion!! And the salmon/tuna cubes are huge!! They tasted so fresh and seasoned it so well! It's very yummy! You get Salmon, Tuna, Octopus, and scallops. You only get 8 squares of proteins and the middle one is ginger, seaweed and plum? I'm not sure what's that purple thing but I guess it's plum. I highly recommend to get a bowl of rice to pair with the poke. Some of the poke can be a little bit spicy! So definitely get a yuzu soda! My first reaction "why is it spiceeee-yyyy?!" Like McDonald sprite spicy! Hahaha They sell many Japanese snacks and the whole place is so clean and so cute! Overall 10/10 and will definitely go back and try other things! read more

Hi Life - Yuzu Soda - Japanese Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

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Best matcha I have had! The soup is served with chili oil, so good! Poke is always fresh and great! read more

Hi Life - Matcha & Clam Chowder - Japanese Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

Hi life has the best poke in the Seattle area hands down! Went here after exploring bainbridge for the day and was stunned by how delicious everything was, especially for a little shack outside of the big city. I had the spicy salmon poke bowl with all of the fixings and a side of scallops. Everything was very fresh and the salmon wasn't overly dressed with sauce. The scallops had an amazing chewy texture and was the highlight of my meal. Service was friendly and super quick given the longish lines. Prices were reasonable. I'd be happy to make the trek from Seattle to Hi Life again just for their poke bowls. read more

Hi Life - Salmon spicy yuzu poke bowl - Japanese Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

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We got a poke bowl from here and it tasted delicious!!! Definitely recommend if you love poke! read more

Hi Life - Japanese Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

Tldr; cute and great selection of poke and hot items, ice cream, snacks.. U have to come! Environment: a few small tables mostly meant for smaller groups. We had 5 and lucky to get a table next to each other the other tables were occupied. A lot of custom art related to their brand it was really cute. Service: they were very prompt with our orders and getting them ready we did not wait long. You order at the register, then they take your order to your table. Food: the poke was great! They were on the thicker side in terms of slices so it was huge chunks of fish, if you're into it! Personally like them smaller, but I enjoyed he poke regardless. I think the scallops were my favorite, ordered a half pound of traditional scallops and you have to try it. I'm terms of poke, I ordered the salmon yuzu truffle aioli, the aioli took over most of the taste. The same goes for the yuzu hellz aioli, mostly aioli taste and no "hellz" spice. Or perhaps just had too much of a spice tolerance. I terms of drinks, I ordered the Hojicha latte iced and it was so ooooo good. I would come back. I bet the ice cream is just as good, need to try it next time. Also got yuzu soda - I wish I could pour more yuzu syrup just because I'm obsessed w yuzu. The yuzu syrup was citrusy, and had a little bitter taste probably from the pulp(?) or something. I haven't tried anything similar before in terms of yuzu flavorings so it was interesting. My friend ordered the yuzu blast which was basically a warm version of the soda. Though I think I preferred the warmer version. They were raving about the ginger ale and should probably try it on my next visit. read more

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Fish to belly, this place is as close to eating out of the ocean you can get. LOVE THIS SPOT read more

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1 star for the service. Our order included a 9-box bento, extra rice, tuna sashimi, and salmon sashimi, but the tuna sashimi was missing when the food came out. When we mentioned it, the staff member told us it wasn't on the ticket in a way that came across as dismissive. I went inside to speak with the cashier and she must've not heard that order. The same person that brought us our food came over and again - rude. Mistakes happen, and I reordered and paid for the item, but the interaction felt unnecessarily rude. Better customer service would have made a big difference. Probably won't be come here for a while. read more

Unfortunately, I was kind of disappointed. The bowls are a good size, but mostly rice. Not enough fish. And the flavors aren't very strong. I wouldn't get a bowl again, however, we did try the three dollar musubi that they have on the counter. And that exceeded our expectations! Would go back just for the musubi to go and not sit in for the bowls read more

Hi Life - Japanese Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington