Such a delicious spot!…read more Made to order juicy fried chicken karaage! We ordered 8 pieces to share, plus 6 wings and 2 side rice. So much food! Rice was made perfectly. Karaage was perfectly seasoned and crunchy. Enjoyed every bite! We were unable to finish it all, so brought it home. And we re warmed it in the air fryer and it was just as delicious! A must try in Hilo!

Last week we were in Hilo and needed a quick lunch before heading back to the airport. We used…read moreYELP to find a quick bite and were not disappointed. First of all; YELP is a useful tool to find what you need when you need it. Five stars to YELP Secondly; if you need a quick bite; look no further than this restaurant. It's a mom and pop style with great service. Very clean; simple menu; delicious chicken. Can't complain. The owners are from rural areas in Japan and moved to the US and later took a vacation to Hilo and fell in love with this Island and its people. And the next is history; they moved to Hilo and set up shop. Let's hope the economy and people continue to visit this little gem so that they can live here a long time. We will definitely visit them again on our next trip to Hilo

Best sushi since my friend Ike's sushi in Los…read moreAngeles/Pasadena. Totally fresh and delicious. Can't wait to back.

Always satisfied and happy with the delicious and fresh sashimi and sushi. Absolutely love dining…read morehere. The service is outstanding and perfectly timed. The ambiance is very relaxing and comfortable. I'm just so grateful to be able to dine here.

My coworker was craving sushi, and this was the only place we found close to us that was still open…read morefor dinner. Despite the parking lot being quite full, there was still plenty of parking available, and we were seated right away. The menu had lots of options, which made it hard to decide what to order. I went with the Okinawa roll (shrimp tempura and spicy crabmeat inside, deep fried with eel sauce and mayo). My coworkers ordered the Big Island roll and the chirashi don, and they both loved their meals. My Okinawa roll tasted delicious, but it was a little too oily for me - probably wouldn't order it again. The tea I ordered also tasted very watered down, which was disappointing. Service was quick to take our orders, but my food came out way after my coworkers' dishes. Understandable since mine had to be fried, but I ended up awkwardly watching them eat while I waited for my meal to arrive. Overall, a decent sushi spot with good options - just be mindful of what you order and expect some timing issues if you're ordering different types of dishes.

Food 4/5 - Ordered a sakura boat and unagi don. The sashimi/nigiri in the sakura boat was high…read morequality and fresh, as the texture was soft with no hints of being frozen. The roll was good, nothing to write home about. Unagi don was good, although slices for the unagi were on the thinner side. Miso soup was nice and hot. Price $$ - Price is fair with the portions that are served. Service 3/5 - Service is average, they did make a round to refill our drinks. Ambiance 4/5 - Interior is good with Japanese themed decor. Overall - Had a pleasant experience and would visit again.

Came as a party of 2 at noon on a Sunday, and we were seated right away! The ambiance definitely…read moregives a nice island sports bar vibe. Only street parking is available. There was also live music with a lady playing guitar solo and singing! Service was amazing! We never had to wait long to order/get the bill. We were most impressed by the fact that the waitress made sure to split our Hilo local plate into two plates to make it much easier to share! We almost thought we had received two orders because of how well-plated they were. - Poke tower (8/10): Solid choice for an appetizer! There were ample portions of poke, and the flavors were nice. Not a super stand out dish though. - Hilo local plate (9.5/10): If you want to taste a wide range of Hawaiian cuisine in one dish, I would highly recommend getting this one! The Kalbi ribs were sooo good! They were juicy, tender, and bursting with flavor. The Kalua pork was pretty good, and both meats paired well with the rice which had an interesting savory haupia sauce drizzled on it. The mango chili slaw and pineapple salsa added a nice tang to balance everything out. - Triple lilikoi pie (5/10): Wayyy too sweet and sugary for our liking, and you can barely taste the lilikoi flavor. We ended up just picking at the graham cracker crust and couldn't finish the rest. It seemed like one of those desserts that are premade unfortunately, and we wish we hadn't ordered this dessert.

We chose Pineapples Island Fresh Cuisine because it's one of the highest-rated sit-down spots in…read moreHilo, but it ended up being just okayyyy. The menu felt very "meh"...nothing particularly exciting or memorable. The cocktails looked great in photos, so we ordered the piña colada flight, but it tasted like there was little to no rum in it. Pretty presentation, but very mediocre overall. Food was just okay. The burger wasn't bad, but definitely not anything special. The fried shrimp dish was disappointing and lacked flavor. The big letdown was the ambiance. We were seated facing the street and parking lot the entire time ...no view...., just sad street. Overall, it didn't live up to the hype. Not terrible, but definitely not worth going out of your way for. The staff were all very nice though. Service friendly.

Just simple, easy, fresh sushi. No thrills. Just delicious food and at an affordable price! The…read morestaff was so kind and gave me some great recommendations. And the vibe is the epitome of hole in the wall-- tucked away right next to the farmers market! They have a few small tables, but it's definitely take out vibes which I love! If you love fresh fish, this is certainly worth checking out while in Hilo

We come to eat here every time we visit Hilo. The precision that he makes poke bowls or hand rolls…read moreis inspiring. The first time we ordered a poke bowl from here we asked for soy sauce and he said, no - try it first. We've never doubted his perfect preparation ever since. We highly recommend.

My daughter and I had just finished an entire day of visiting beaches and volcanoes and really…read morewanted fresh flavor. We got three rolls, the spicy tuna, spicy shrimp and the train wreck! Great flavor, quick turn around and some of the freshest tuna I have had on our trip!

Ordered the 11 piece nigiri takeaway. Cost was $20. Ample wasabi and ginger. Fish was ok for…read morefreshness but thin in size. Rice quantity was oddly small in size, understanding nigiri is a one bite deal but I could have put three in my pie hole. Service was quick. Ambiance was scant understandably being a take out gig. I won't be returning. Love all the great reviews. Best of luck.

We stumped on this place looking for a quick lunch pick up and I was pleasantly surprised because…read morethe poke bowl was so delicious!! Ahi was super fresh and just a right amount of seasoning and spiciness. I had to go back very next day for another poke bowl . They have burgers too and kids enjoyed their food too. Definitely I will be back again when I come to Hilo!

After stopping by Kula Shave Ice next door for some shaved ice, I did a loop inside of Poke N Sides…read moreto see if there was a quick savory snack I could pick up. Having just discovered ube coconut for the first time at another poke spot on the island earlier on my trip, I was filled with excitement when I saw the purple mounds of uala in the fridge. I ordered a 4 oz portion in a small plastic cup and immediately regretted that I did not order a larger size after trying out the first bite. The uala here is delicious! I loved the consistency and texture -- smooth and creamy, but there were still chunks of potato throughout that had not been completely mashed up. There was plenty of shredded coconut mixed in, along with some fresh scallions for a bit of freshness. While I can't comment on the poke, the uala itself is a five star in my book and is enough to get me coming back for more if I'm in the area.

Super friendly staff and best poke I've had on the island. Yuzu salmon was the only one left at 1pm…read moreon a weekday - I'm guessing they usually sell out fast! All the options looked really good and the yuzu salmon was so delicious! The yuzu wasn't overpowering. I usually don't like mayo based sauces but this one was light and great! Id love to try the ahi next time. Takeout only here!

The poke here is nicely marinated…read more The storefront is a walk-up order at the window style joint. I ordered the rainbow bowl, had an assortment of fish over their rice. The rice is seasoned and was in my opinion my favorite part of the bowl I had. Their sides are also well made as well.

We have been to Mom's on numerous occasions. The food is absolutely delicious and the service is…read moreamazing! The seared salmon sushi, yakisoba noodles, and sashimi are some of my favorite dishes.

First time we tried this place who one of my friend recommended…read more They served Sushi and Noodles. As you know, there are no decent sushi place in Hilo other than " Takenoko", so I was little worried. Three of us ordered several dishes which appetizer, Sashimi, Sushi and Rolls... Surprisingly, the quality of the fish was very good and fresh. Sushi rice was little bit mushy but still acceptable. However, considering the price, the portions were quite small even I had Yakisoba after the sushi but still didn't feel full. At these prices, it would cost a considerable amount of money to feel full. Anyway, we were pretty satisfied and will try something different next time.

So happy to return to Seaside-to celebrate the holiday season with my dear friends in Hilo…read more The restaurant has bar seating, semi-private room seating, and 2+ tops for pairs, families, groups, and more! (I've attended speaker programs there, for example.) Tonight, we were down the few steps right past the restrooms, near the koi pond, and got to help sing happy birthday to someone during dinner! (FYI The staff really do sing well!) Chenoa's service was cheerful and bubbly, thank you so much! And she really tried to help me choose my entree ('cause the Hilo peeps all knew what they wanted, while the townie from Honolulu couldn't make up her mind amongst the many choices). We enjoyed calamari with their yummy sauce (with just a tad of a kick), escargot, salads, cocktails (some peeps), an array of entrees, and of course, desserts! Entrees included bacon wrapped scallops with pasta, shrimp with pasta, miso salmon, tekka maki and salad, and I was so happy with the furukake salmon that I finally chose! Some of us opted in for the $7 addition of soup (last night it was carrot ginger which I also would have loved, or salad (which I chose for the greens), and a warm bread with butter. Desserts included an affogato, mango lychee sorbet, sorbet trio (of mango lychee, raspberry, and pineapple), and a scoop of the kona mud pie ice cream. Everything was delicious and some had leftovers, perfect for lunch the next day! (And of course, Chenoa brought a clean cup of teriyaki sauce for that take out serving!) I also love that they keep a carafe of ice and water on tables with groups-so we could refill our glasses constantly. Oh, and mahalo to the owner who visited us, and helped sing happy birthday to our fellow guest. (Sorry, I didn't catch his name.) Mahalo Seaside, for yet another delightful evening and yummy meal, and Merry Christmas to you all!

I came here a while ago with my parents and haven't been in years. The food is still very delicious…read moreand flavorful. The fish is super fresh. I loved how they made the rice with wild rice and the flavor that it had infused in it. Proteins were perfectly cooked. The lava was overcooked, so it didn't actually ooze out when you take a spoonful. The tells maki is also a super small serving for the price. Service was good and the setting is still beautiful.