Locals know that this is a go to place for poke, snacks, and local plate lunches. It is only open on weekdays and is not open evenings. Parking is limited so you are not allowed to eat in your car. There are many places like Iao Valley, local parks, or Wailuku Heights to enjoy your meal if you are a visitor. Aside from the prices, Kaohu Store is almost exactly how it was back in the 70s and 80s. read more

Kaohu Store is completely no-frills -- except for some of the freshest poke-to-go you'll find anywhere. Tucked into an industrial part of Kahului, it is a true local stop where people swing by for lunch or to grab something great to take home. I picked up a large container of Hawaiian-style poke for my Airbnb, and it ended up being an amazing dinner plus snacks for the week. There are easily a dozen other marinated and seasoned varieties to choose from, all looking incredibly fresh. They carry a few basic essentials and beer, but the real draw is the outstanding poke the family owners prepare daily. Takeout only -- no dine-in -- and absolutely worth the stop. read more

If you're in Wailuku and craving fresh poke, Kaohu Store is an absolute must ! I stopped in three times in one week because I couldn't get enough of their hamachi, ogo, lomi salmon, and taegu. Each visit, the poke was incredibly fresh and flavorful, with generous portions and top-quality ingredients. They have a daily food special and the Maui hot dog--perfect for a quick bite. While the parking lot is on the smaller side, it's well worth the effort to find a spot. Just keep in mind they're closed on the weekends, so plan your visit during the week. Highly recommend for anyone looking to enjoy authentic poke in Maui! read more

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Waittt this place is so good. Always fresh poke and service with a smile. Very local place, so be respectful and let others order first if you aren't ready. Hot tip, check their social for their specials of the week! read more

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Wow, amazing poke. Buttery smooth fish and great flavored marinade. You cannot go wrong with Kaohu store. Although I am just a visitor in Hawaii and think all poke here is amazing already, my local friends were the ones who recommended this place as one of their go-tos. Service was quick, and the ambiance/setting was just a simple grocery store. This was a nice place for poke just by the fact that it was quick and not many people were here (I'm assuming it's only locals who go here as it is inside a store). read more

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Great poké! Went here on a recommendation from a friend that used to live in Maui. I would not have known to visit and I'm glad I did. Got a pound of the shoyu poke and another pound of a different poke. Delicious! read more

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Simply the best poke we've had on our trip so far. Bypass foodland all together and just make this your first stop off the plane. My husband and I got 1/4 pound each of the salmon, shoyu ahi, shoyu ginger ahi, and the hamachi. They're all really, really good and super fresh. The people working behind the counter are all warm, welcoming, and kind. They even gave us recommendations on the most popular selections. I think we're going to have to make another stop here before we leave. read more

A very good spot for poke and other fresh seafood. There are only a few parking spots and they have a 5min time limit. There's no seating available so everything is to go. Their fish is very fresh and their flavor combinations are delicious. My favorite was the spicy ninja and I would definitely go back the next time I'm in the area. read more

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Life changing tuna poke, better than any salmon I've had. We got four 1/4 pound cups to try more flavors. Spicy Tuna and Got Em All were our favorites, Shoyu a close third, and the fresh and clean Lipoa fourth. We also got two spam musubis- while it was thick, it wasn't dense and the rice still warm, soft and fluffy and the spam seasoned with a sweet glaze. Service was quick, there's no indoor dining, more order grab and go situation. read more

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I had high expectations for the poke, but I thought it was just okay. Friendly service and the laulau chicken was to die for! The store is a little bare but they carry the stuff that matters. Apparently they have hotdogs too! read more

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Our cousins live on Maui, and this is their favorite place to get poke. My favorite poke is their spicy ahi. They have a sign that apologizes for the high price of the ahi, which is pretty funny. We also got the spicy ninja and the shoyu ginger. All flavors were delicious! They also sell groceries, prepared foods, and drinks. We go here every time we are on Maui and always enjoy it. read more

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Parking is limited with a few spots in front. You could try to park on the street and quickly drop in to grab the food. Upon entering, you'll see a convenience store with many snacks and other assortments you may need for your Maui adventure. The star is definitely the poke. You'll see so many types of fish and flavorings. You can ask for tastings before ordering. Note that this poke is fish and rice - this is different from mainland. You can add rice for a fee. One thing to note, there is a prepared food option which is different every day (I think). I thought the prepared foods were okay - I prefer the poke over the prepared food since it came out quickly and I'm not sure how long it sat out read more

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I love coming here. They have sweet ladies working. The line moved pretty fast today. We wanted hot dogs with everything on it. Plus we got shoyu poke. It was fantastic. Expensive but am worth it. Check out their Instagram for daily specials. It's always a good thing knowing what they're serving that day. So come here if you're looking fresh poke, chips, soda, plate lunches. They have small parking stalls in front of the store but cats move on and out quickly. read more

Kaohu Store - They have coke icee - Meat Shops Near Me - Wailuku, Hawaii

Great grocery store poke option near the Waihee Ridge Trail. The 1/2 pound poke option is super filling and the marinade (I got the spicy ninja) was great; only complaint is that the fish chunks were quite large so it was sometimes hard to eat. I got the somen salad to pair with it, which had a deceiving name bc it had no vegetables, but it was still tasty regardless. It was imitation crab strips and rice noodles and came with a sauce. Paired great with the poke! The 1/2 poke and somen salad came out to slightly over $20. Friendly and quick service. They accept card! No seating inside and there's a sign in the parking lot that says no eating there, so we drove to a nearby park in the neighborhood to enjoy our food. read more

Kaohu Store - spicy ninja poke (1/2 pound), somen salad - Meat Shops Near Me - Wailuku, Hawaii

This is a MUST stop!!! The poke & sashimi is absolutely amazing. The icee flavors are awesome too. Quick service & very friendly associates. The locals were right about this being the best. Go early, they will sell out!!! read more

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Love Kaohu store. Tried their braised beef plate lunch yesterday and it was so ono. Also got poke. Everything is always so ono. Support local & check them out! read more

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Been here on 2 occasions and highly recommend! Poke runs out as the day progresses, so go early if possible. I tried 3 different ones and enjoyed them all. Hamachi was especially delish. Their spam musubi was wonderful too. Cuttlefish is super tasty, with just enough kick. Service is fast and friendly. The place is sort of hole-in-the-wall, but the food here is truly worth the visit! read more

Quick and fast service. Old school hot dog grinds. Best in the islands. Great location for years

Visiting The Valley Isle...Go Kaohu Store for pupu. Small mom and pop store that you would want to support. Little pricey, but the poke was ono!! GO - -Nuff said!! read more

The poke here was unbelievable. It's pretty far away from where we were staying but well worth the drive. The staff made a couple of recommendations for us and they were spot on. It's an unassuming small store front but the quality of the fish was excellent and the flavors were awesome! read more

Recommend by our Turo driver! Definitely a must in Maui. Spicy flying ninja was my favorite. However all the different types of poke was amazing. You cannot eat there, just a mom and pop place with fresh seafood. read more

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Amazing local mom and pop poke spot. Been here twice and the ladies behind the poke counter are so nice and welcoming. Tried 3 flavors (0.25b each) but their spicy ninja is so good! Definitely recommend it. More of a hidden gem type spot. read more

Kaohu Store - Meat Shops Near Me - Wailuku, Hawaii

Best poke on Maui. Everything was fresh and well marinated. Highly recommend the shoyu ginger ahi and salmon

Our flight attendant said "go try the poke here", so we did. The place is literally a hole in the wall and a bit run down tbh. There was a funky smell when we walked in and I started to think we had made a mistake. BUT the poke is prob the freshest we've ever had. At $26 a pound..I suppose it had better be haha. I would have to say try it. There is quite a variety too. We gobbled it all up and regrettably forgot to take a picture. read more

Great little mart for snacks and poke. It's in a neighorhood with just a few parking spots out front. It's no frills but you can stock up on what you need for the day for sure! read more

My friend who lives on Maui recommended Kaohu Store for lunch. It's like a convenient store that sells fresh poke. They also have a daily special lunch plate. I would call to see what they got that day if you're unsure. Their poke bowl comes with your choice of poke and rice. Kinda neat how they package the poke with rice, you'll see when you go there. Their poke was fresh and ono!! I got the Samurai poke and shoyu ginger mix. Was so good i forgot to take a picture. The place reminds me of a mom and pops store. If you know mom and pops store then you'll know thats the best ones. Do yourself a favor and stop by Kaohu Store when you're on Maui and let the friendly staff serve you!! read more

I had this place bookmarked so I know what places to check out when I make it to Maui. This past weekend we did a short trip to Maui so I was excited to try this place. They have a small parking lot in front of the store and signs that say, "no school parking" and "can't eat and sit in the car" due to limited parking spaces. Totally understandable. When we entered the store, we were greeted by 2 ladies; very friendly. I went straight to the poke, however, they didn't have what I wanted which was the salmon poke so I made do with a 2 choice poke bowl that consisted of shoyu ahi and ogo ahi. They separate the poke from the rice because of hot and cold items. The fish was so fresh! The seasoning was perfect for both poke. I can't wait to try other things. My friend raves about one of the spicy ones but that'll be for another time. read more

Kaohu Store - They put the 2 choices in one container. If you could tell you difference, the ogo ahi on the left and the shoyu ahi on the right. - Meat Shops Near Me - Wailuku, Hawaii

This was recommended by another local for their poke. We went a little later in the day but there was still some left. I got the recommended mix ahi and salmon. I was not expecting to like the salmon but I did. The ladies at the counter were very nice explained what each item is. There is no seating inside or outside though so definitely get your food and go. Rice is extra on the side. Not the cheapest but very good quality poke. read more

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The poke here was sooo good!! I think it was the best I tried on Maui The spicy ninja is where it's at. Def recommend read more

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Fresh. Simple. Perfect. I wish I could bring this to the mainland, I wish we had anything remotely close. Probably the best quality poke I had during my stay. read more

Kaohu Store - Best poke - Meat Shops Near Me - Wailuku, Hawaii

Gotta get the Ahi poke. Shoyu, Spicy Ninja, Hawaiian, and more were all excellent! They also have hamachi and salmon among other stuff.

Ok this hole in the wall market is amazing! I'm so glad we found this place on yelp and decided to swing by. The poke is extremely fresh and there are so many different flavors to choose from. When we got here around 10ish, it was still too early and they were still in the process of setting out their selection so the lady behind the counter told us to come back in half an hour. We decided to wait and am so glad we did! We got the spicy ninja, hawaiian style and salmon poke. All were super tasty. Note that this is a grab and go place. There is nowhere to sit down and eat. The parking lot fits around 4-5 cars and there is a sign that you cannot park and eat there. This is located in between warehouses and is definitely not an easy to find location, but I'd highly recommend stopping by for some grab and go poke if you're nearby. read more

Kaohu Store - Hawaiian style, ninja, and salmon poke - Meat Shops Near Me - Wailuku, Hawaii

If I could give this place more than five stars I would! They have the best Hawaiian plate on the island. It includes laulau, kalua pork, lomi salmon, macaroni salad, and rice all for $14.99. The laulau is juicy and unwrapped so it's easy to eat. The kalua pork is juicy and seasoned perfectly. The lomi salmon is fresh and generously portioned. In fact, the whole plate is big enough to share. The Hawaiian plate is available every Friday. It used to be every other Friday but it was made into a weekly special by popular demand. Maybe it will turn into a daily special one day! It's recommended that you call in your order ahead of time because they get busy. We also got some chili pepper inamona poke because they also have some of the best poke on the island! read more

Kaohu Store - Hawaiian Plate - Meat Shops Near Me - Wailuku, Hawaii

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I love supporting local mom and pop stores and this might be the best one on the island. The poke here is the best I've ever had. Other members of the family said it was one of the best meals they have ever had period. The only bummer is that they close on Saturday. Tried to go before heading to the airport. read more

We love the hotdogs. Lol super simple but good. FYI, The poke doesn't come out til about 11am. Nice people that run the store! Not a crazy big store, but have a little bit of everything kind of snack and beverage. read more

Oldie but goodie still serving top notch poke! Was craving poke and happy I was in the area. Fish just melts in your mouth it's so fresh and the seasonings don't take away from the fish. Chose to get a poke bowl and love that they separate the hot rice not to cook your fish. Opted for two choices with a little extra since it's been forever since I've been in. Pleased with all my choices (shoyu, inamona, chili pepper). I also love the hot dogs here and can't forget an icee for those hot days. Today's plate lunch special was chicken adobo but poke all the way. I hear their Hawaiian plate special on Fridays are really good! Love the vibe in here. All the workers are friendly and super quick service. read more

Kaohu Store - Poke Bowl $13.25 Half Shoyu Half Inamona with Quarter Lb Chili Pepper - Meat Shops Near Me - Wailuku, Hawaii

Having tried poke on almost all the islands, this is still one of my favorite places! I've had almost all the different types and nothing has let me down. My go to is a spicy ahi and ginger shoyu poke bowl with a side of dynamite poke! No idea what's in the dynamite poke besides imitation crab and clams I think? But it pairs really well with the shoyu ginger sauce that soaks into the rice! Amazing! Also they have old school red hot dogs with Mayo mustard sauce! A must! If you're even remotely close to the area you need to stop here and get a poke bowl or two! read more

Kaohu Store - Meat Shops Near Me - Wailuku, Hawaii

I called to see if they opened tomorrow (Thursday) and they said they closed Thursday and Friday. So I asked if I can get 2lbs. pohole salad and pick it up after work today instead and the lady said ok and that they close at 5:30. I said ok cause I finish work at 5pm and I'll be there by 5:15. Got up there at 5:11pm and they just closed. The guy leaving said they sold it. Bad customer service. I always like coming here but never again. read more

We tried several poke places during our recent trip in Maui (including Tamura and Foodland that are popular in social media), but for our taste, this was the best poke. The place is unassuming local store in Wailuku but the staff are friendly. Highly recommend their poke. By the way, it was recommended by a local person and I agree. The fish was so fresh and the seasoning was on point. read more

Old Kaohu Store... best grinds.. like the good old days.. best hot dogs, poke, mush I.. great service and convenient. Fast friendly service and ambiance brings back old Iao school memories. read more