Found this place on Google, saw that I'd had great reviews and had to give it a try! I was on vacation and touring the Harvard campus, Manoa was a short drive from the campus. Street parking was a little difficult in the area, but the food was so worth it! I ordered a poke plate, which came with two proteins of choice, plus macaroni and cucumber salad. While everything was good, the fish was definitely the stand out! I've never had poke where the fish pieces were so large. The fish was soooo fresh, melted in your mouth, and had great flavor. The inside is small and intimate with a few seating options. Service was fast, my food was ready within 5 minutes. So good!!! Definitely a need to try if you're in the area! read more

Manoa Poke Shop - Poke Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

I've been wanting to try Manoa Poke Shop for YEARS but never got around to it until recently. They're open 4 days out of the week (Weds-Sat) & are only open for a few hours, so it's hard to find a day to go in to try. Luckily, I was able to go on the weekend after 5pm. Hours-- Weds: 5pm-8:30pm Thurs: 4:30pm-8:30pm Fri+Sat: 3pm-8:30pm So, I totally didn't expect there to be such a longgg line to order @5:30pm on a Saturday! We were all packed in there like sardines. By the time I got to the front of the line & was able to order, they ran out of most things. Originally, I wanted to get the spicy salmon + ahi tuna, however, they had ran out of both. I ended up getting a mix plate with spicy tuna + ahi oka. I wanted to try the Manoa chip dip but that was also out by the time I got to order haha. I liked the spicy tuna but wasn't the biggest fan of the ahi oka, which is raw tuna with coconut cream, lime juice, onion, scallions, ginger, + chilis. I found the rice, kimchi cucumbers, + Mac and cheese to be just all right... wasn't very impressed by the plate overall. I still felt hungry afterwards and ended up going to grab dinner. Mind you, it doesn't take much food to make me feel full & for $21, this wasn't the most satisfying meal in terms of taste + portion size. Fish tasted fresh though at least but I don't think I'll be back. Seating: there's only like 3 tables; two for parties of 4ish and one smaller table for 2. read more

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We really liked this place. The poke is pretty good! I had the shoyu salmon and spicy salmon. It tasted great and was decent size portions. The green salad and Kim chee cucumbers were also really good! I felt like the Kim chee cucumbers tasted amazing and wish I could buy a whole jar of it! The store is pretty small and only has a few tables. They also aren't open all the time, only a few days a week. I'd come back if I am in the area again! read more

Manoa Poke Shop - Mixplate - Poke Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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best poke in boston area! the staff were so nice and got some nice complimentary stuff since i went right before closing. genuinely the vibes in the place were such a happy mom and pop kind of joint and despite small seating just waited a bit and got right to chowing down!! read more

Manoa Poke Shop - mix plate - Poke Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Suchhhh a lit spot. Got the mix plate i highly rec the spicy ahi limu. Perfect amt of citrus and verh refreshing. The tuna quality itself was great - huge chunks and not chewy at all, very fresh. The mac salad was also chefs kiss!! We dressed like the colors of spam musubi and they kindly gave us all one. I think the rice might have been off this day bc it was kind of very crumbly and dry but i didnt mind everything else was very very good read more

Manoa Poke Shop - Poke Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

A piece of Hawaii in Boston!! If you're looking for the closest thing Boston has to a Hawaiian plate lunch, this is it! My husband and I went to Hawaii on our honeymoon, we wanted to find a Hawaiian spot to make it a tradition for our anniversaries & this hit the spot! It was just like being in Hawaii, they even have the classic Hawaiian Sun POG juice. Love supporting locals like this too, overall 10/10 recommend! Only a few tables inside, but we found a park about a 5 minute walk away to sit at. read more

Manoa Poke Shop - plate lunch and POG juice - Poke Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

delicious poke, fresh and good portions. I had the garlic blue fin tuna and salmon. both reminded me of Hawaii. I also loved the pineapple cake. Mahalo read more

Manoa Poke Shop - pineapple cake, it was moist . I loved the crisp on th bottom - Poke Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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One of my favorite neighborhood restaurants. The fried chicken and salmon are some of my favorites but everything is great - from the mac salad to the pineapple upside down cake! Super friendly staff and chill vibes. The only downside is the limited hours... read more

Manoa Poke Shop - Pineapple upside down cake - Poke Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Overall, really great meal! I didn't love everything I ordered, but several items really stood out. The ahi limu was my favorite, so tender and delicious, followed by the crab mac salad. Such a tasty combo! My husband really loved the BBQ salmon, it was tender and flavorful. The scallops were okay, not my favorite but not bad, and the pineapple cake was alright, a little dry, but much improved by the rum glaze I added at home. Everytbing was very high quality, and I look forward to going back to try more of the menu. read more

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Now this is some REAL poke. Finally made it to Manoa and this will now be my go-to spot for poke. This is the real deal. The most authentic and tastiest poke I've had since I was in Hawaii. I highly recommend the mix plate because you get a little taste of everything. Two proteins choices, mac salad, kimchi cucumbers, and rice. Everything was 10/10. I opted for the shoyu salmon, which had the traditional Hawaiian poke flavor, and the spicy salmon. Both were amazing quality and amazing flavorful. The other thing that makes this place so amazing is the staff. The friendliest people and you can tell they are really proud and passionate about their craft. Love Manoa!!!! read more

Manoa Poke Shop - Mix Plate - shoyu salmon and spicy salmon - Poke Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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We ordered a lot and most of it delivered. The BBQ salmon had a memorable, smoky-sweet glaze. The ahi limu was tender and delicious, and the crab Mac salad made a nice pairing. A couple of things landed in the middle of the pack: the scallops were fine but forgettable, and the pineapple cake ran a bit dry, though easily amended with a dash of rum glaze at home. Solid quality overall, and I'd happily give more of the menu a try. read more

Manoa Poke Shop - assorted menu items - Poke Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Spicy garlic tuna poke was such a blast of flavor! The mixed plate was definitely the best choice, the fish was such high quality and well prepared, really impressed with the food. read more

A hidden gem in Somerville!!! Quality is really good. The spicy tuna and salmon melted on my tongue. The sides were yummy and the pineapple cake was a dream. Prices are a bit steep but I would say it's worth it for the quality you get. Staff were very friendly and all smiles! read more

My buddy who I work with in Los Angeles hyped this place up and told me I had to stop by while visiting Boston and I'm glad he did! I was also impressed that when I told the gentleman in front who sent me, he knew who I was talking about. That shows me that they care about their relationships with their customers which is awesome. Back to the food, wow. The fish was noticeably fresh. I thoroughly enjoyed every bite I took. Wish I was hungrier when I stopped by so I could grub more. I got the fish of the day which was shoyu yellow fin tuna and the spicy tuna. Great combo!! Will definitely come by here next time I'm around . read more

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Manoa Poke - Somerville, MA 300 Beacon St, Somerville, MA 02143 If you're craving authentic Hawaiian poke, Manoa Poke is where it's at! We tried their Mix Plate which comes with fluffy white rice , creamy mac salad , crunchy kimchi cucumbers , and your choice of two proteins--we went with spicy tuna and salmon. Both were solid, but the real winner? SALMON BELLY Coated in the most addicting teriyaki sauce , it was sweet, savory, and absolutely melt-in-your-mouth. I don't even like salmon usually, but this blew me away. 10/10 would order again (and again ). We also tried the Kalua Pig --tender pulled pork shoulder slow-cooked to perfection, served with their housemade yaki sauce. It's juicy, flavorful, and a must-try for anyone who's not big on seafood. Dessert time! We finished with their Mango Cake--a spongey, tropical dream. The real MVP? That fluffy, flavorful frosting. Can't wait to come back and try the pineapple version! Heads up: This place gets busy even right at opening (3PM!) and some things sell out fast, so get there early! ‍ Food: 9/10 Ambiance: Grab-and-go vibes, not really a dine-in hangout. Affordability: 5/10 - Definitely a treat yo'self kinda meal but you're paying for quality and real island flavor read more

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If you live in the Boston area, you know good poke is hard to come by.. that is UNTIL you hear about Manoa! Open Wed-Sat for dine-in, take-out, and online ordering, Manoa treats you like family as serving you FRESH, authentic Hawaiian poke by the pound, flavorful protein options (Kalua pork or Mochiko fried chicken), regular poke specials, and more‼ Follow for their special announcements: @manoapoke The mixplates are a great option because you can choose TWO different poke/protein options and it comes with two scoops of rice, a scoop of their garlic aioli mac salad (SO ADDICTING), kimchee cucumbers, and a mixed veggie salad! My go to poke option has always been the ahi shoyu, but a fan favorite has been the scallop oka which has a spicy coconut flavor that pairs well with the scallop's fresh, bouncy texture! The chili BBQ salmon was super surprising and addicting to eat because the carmelized flavors of the chili BBQ paired so well with the salmon belly, and it all just melted in your mouth (SO GOOD) ‼ Also worth mentioning that I loved the guava cake, pineapple cake, and garlic shrimp too (i am a big garlic lover)! Highly recommend @manoapoke as the best in the greater Boston area for best texture and flavored poke‼ read more

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Delicious and fresh fish! Definitely some of the best poke to get around the Boston area. The shop is very cute inside, but there is not a lot of seating. I went shortly after opening and received my food very quickly. read more

Manoa Poke Shop - Mix Plate- Ahi Shoyu and Spicy Salmon - Poke Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

I am so glad I was finally able to try Manoa Poke!! This place is incredible. Got the mixed plate with shoyu tuna and spicy salmon and it was by far the best poke I've ever had in my life (although I've never been to the West Coast or Hawaii). Some of the biggest freshest chunks of ahi and the spicy salmon was so tasty. I would say the shoyu tuna was my favorite because the fish was noticeably fresh as compared to other poke spots. Spicy salmon was also amazing because of the flavorful sauce, but I think the highlight here is the fish freshness. Love the mac salad and the cucumbers too! You have to try this spot if you haven't before. read more

I was personally underwhelmed. Although the amount of food for the price is good, the food was just alright, I've definitely had better in Hawaii read more

Manoa is not just the best "grab and go" place in the city, it is one of the best restaurants in Massachusetts. Calling the poke the best poke in the city (or even the country!) is an understatement. They have maybe the best quality fish I have ever had. Their "secondary" / other dishes, such as the pig, fried chicken, and chicken karaage, are all tremendous, flavorful, and unlike other food options in and around Boston. And if that wasn't enough, their guava cake may be the best dessert in the city (and their recent mochi additions are excellent as well). And I have not even got to the staff yet, who are the friendliest people you will ever meet, and are happy to call you part of their family as soon as you walk in. I rarely write reviews, but Manoa is one of the best food experiences you will have in Massachusetts. As their staff like to say, "come hungry, leave family". And that is exactly what you will do! Do not miss this restaurant, it is an experience unlike any other around the city. read more

We had take out from here, small place that has 2 tables and only opens 4 days a week. Very good poke by the pound, I recommend it. Make sure to order early to be sure they have food left. read more

Cute spot that plays Hawaiian ukelele music to pair with your dine-in meal! My friend and I got mixed plates. The mochiko friend chicken was seasoned well. While relatively crispy on the outside, it did have some batter in the inside that was a bit more clumpy. I really enjoyed the spicy tuna poke though! Servers were also friendly. Glad we tried this spot! read more

Manoa Poke Shop - Mixed plate - poke and mochiko fried chicken - Poke Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Best poke I've tried in the area! I ordered the spicy tuna and spicy salmon mix plate - both were so fresh and delicious! I love how it comes with big portions and sides. The mac salad was amazing and I wish I ordered more of it! I also ordered a guava cake and it was a super yummy dessert topped with an amazing cream cheese frosting. Definitely check this spot out if you're in the area. read more

Manoa Poke Shop - Mixplate - Poke Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Delicious, fresh, best poke in the Boston area. Get the mix plate, choose two proteins (you can't go wrong, but I like to get one cooked and one uncooked). Pineapple cake is fluffy and not too sweet. read more

What a fantastic local poke shop by Porter Square! They sell fresh, delicious poke by the half pound along with sides à la carte or combo plates/rice bowls. We got there at 7pm on a Friday night and the place was packed, but the line moved quickly and we were able to get our food pretty quickly. They serve their food in takeout bags, but they have indoor cafeteria/picnic table-style seating and self-serve ice water and utensils for those who want to dine in. Of what we got: 1/2 pound bluefin tuna poke special: a perfect portion for dinner. I normally prefer sashimi in order to fully enjoy the taste of the fish, but the flavors they added did not overpower the tuna's natural taste. Would recommend. Side salad: the perfect portion to have with half a pound of poke! It was light, refreshing, and filled with pickled onions and carrots for the perfect sour taste. Would recommend. Spicy bluefin tuna mixplate special: the bluefin meat came tartare-style rather than as poke chunks, and that make it easier to mix it in with the rice. The flavors here were also delicious (came with pickled onions, nori, and a runny egg yolk), but you get less fish than when ordering poke by itself. I personally preferred ordering poke and sides myself, but would recommend this option if you prefer a pre-determined combo plate. Kimchi cucumbers: this was executed well, but not a necessary addition to our dinner. Would recommend if you're really in the mood for kimchi cucumbers. Would skip otherwise. Overall, this is a lovely neighborhood spot with employees who are nice and passionate about their food (we got the bluefin tuna specials on the cashier's recommendation). I would come back to try their other options such as the kalua pig and salmon poke! read more

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Manoa Poke Shop serves fresh, flavorful poke bowls with high-quality ingredients and plenty of delicious toppings to choose from. The staff is friendly, the service is quick, and the relaxed atmosphere makes it a great place for a healthy and satisfying meal. read more

What a hidden gem! I've never been to Hawaii, but if this shop is an ounce of the island experience, I'm packing my bags and hopping onto the next flight! The shop has relaxed vibes and beautiful murals decorating the wall. I was greeted by the nicest and friendliest host ever. I wanted to order everything off the menu and he gladly shared some local favorites! I ordered a mixed plate which comes with choice 2 scoops of protein (salmon shoyu and BBQ salmon belly), macaroni salad, kimchee cucumbers, rice, and salad. I ordered a mini mix which comes with choice 2 scoops of protein (spicy salmon and salmon oka) and rice only. I also got the Manoa Dip with wonton chips and Crab Macaroni Salad. Everything was fantastic! As a first time customer, I also received free samples of their guava and pineapple cake too! I literally dream of my next visit. I'm redoing my order and adding fried chicken too! read more

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Stepping into this poke shop transports you out of the northeast. If you're looking for a bit of a getaway, this poke shop is filled with warmth & yummy food. I love the mochiko chicken & the shoyu salmon. The chicken is hot and crispy every time! And the cubes of fish look like gemstones. Definitely save room for the guava & pineapple cakes; you won't be disappointed. My only complaint is that I don't live next door. Staffed with the friendliest people as well. read more

Manoa Poke Shop - Poke Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Fried chicken was overcooked and bland with minimal crunch in the batter. Poke and macaroni salad were ok. Juicier and tastier chicken a few blocks away at Cafe Mami. read more

They only open Thursday, Friday and Saturday, so make sure you check their hours before going. There are tables for dine in, but it looks like ppl are ordering for to go more. I love the atmosphere here, feel like I m buying poke from Hawaii. Everyone there is so friendly, and willing to answer if you have any questions. I ordered the mixed plates but you can order poke/ pound separately. I was impressed with the quality of the raw tuna and salmon, very sweet and refreshing.It is indeed a little bit pricey, but you get what you pay for. They also have shot cake, perfect dessert options if you want to try their sponge cake. They have street parking and free stickers at the counters read more

Manoa Poke Shop - Poke Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Manoa is fantastic. Fish is fresh and plentiful portions. We tried all the poke options and all were yummy. Kimchi cukes were fantastic. Folks running the place were friendly and the service was great. Small place, we got lucky and found a table for five. Mac salad made me think of a Garbage Plate in Rochester. They told me one of the chefs is from Roch! read more

Manoa Poke Shop - Poke plate - Poke Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Everything on the menu sounded so good it was so hard to decide but after my first visit, I don't think any choice would disappoint! Food: The mix plate was a fantastic meal! I settled on trying the Salmon Shoyu and the mochiko fried chicken. The chicken was crispy and the salmon was tender pairing great with the mac salad and pickles. Service & Atmosphere: The shop oozed hospitality and kindness. Seeing the employees and the dine in customers enjoying working and eating just brightened my day! read more

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HOW DO I GIVE THIS PLACE 6 STARS BECAUSE IT BLEW ME AWAY!!! This is the BEST poke I have ever had. Hands DOWN. I cannot stress enough how delicious the poke is. I was already so excited to come here because Boston barely has any poke spots. But I was FLOOOORED. Every fish was so fresh. The texture was ridiculous. The flavors immaculate. The vibes? the price?? also immaculate. We legit tried every single fish and our group consensus was that the soy ahi tuna was the best. I also loved the salmon. The pieces were HUGE and perfectly chewy. You know the fish is so fresh if it has a bounce to it. The spicy tuna and salmon were also both amazing and actually had flavor. It wasn't just the cheap parts of the fish that were ground up. You actually had real pieces of fish in there. The only poke I didn't love was the coconut one, but only because I don't love coconut, but that's my personal preference! If you do like coconut flavors then you'd love it. We also got the fried chicken, glazed salmon, and pineapple and guava desserts. The fried chicken itself isn't crazy but the hot honey with it??? Another level. The cooked salmon was good, but again just simple. Both desserts were a good level of sweet, the bread was dense like a cake. This is definitely one of my top favorite restaurants in the Boston area (it's in Somerville). It's also super affordable and great prices. It's about $24 for a combo platter with two fishes and two sides. I will go there again ASAP because wow. This is such an authentic spot and the owner is the kindest person ever. Go support them now!!! read more

Manoa Poke Shop - Poke Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Amazing food and even better service they are so nice. I accidentally ordered just the salmon instead of the mix plate and they helped me to get the mix plate. I 100% recommend. Nice interior. read more

I never had Hawaiian poke before. I called before ordering. I believe it was one of the owners. It was a Saturday late afternoon so I caught them before it got too busy. She was very friendly and suggested what to order. I'm pretty sure, I ordered the mixed plate and a side of fried chicken. I have nothing to compare it to, but it was ok. The fried chicken is over rated and pieces were very small!! I may try them again but not sure yet. read more

The food here was fantastic. I got the Spicy Tofu and my friend got the Spicy Tuna mix bowl, both of which were delicious. The music was honestly banging and the staff seemed to be having a good time jamming out. We were also given an extra portion of salmon for free because the staff said they made too much. 10/10 everyone should eat here! read more

the BEST and most AUTHENTIC Hawaiian restaurant in the northeast! Only open 3-4 days a week with limited hours, the restaurant serves the HIGHEST quality of fish/poke and dishes. The food is worth working your schedule around! Poke was sliced in big light chunks and packed with lots of flavors. The Mochiko chicken was moist and crispy! Finally, the Mac salad/salad was scrumptious! I would recommend getting the pineapple cake dessert as it is very light filling but sweet! My personal recommendation is the Spicy Ahi Poke (not really spicy) and Mochiko Chicken/Kalua Pork! Jacob and the rest of his team is really friendly! They embodied the meaning of "Aloha". The place is small but it is open to anyone who wants to enjoy great Hawaiian food 5,000+ miles away from Hawaii! read more

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4.5/5. My husband is Japanese and has family from Hawaii etc so he knows his Hawaiian food. We came here with very high hopes. Boston isn't known to have any delicious Hawaiian food. We got their mixed plate with Shoyu Ahi and Kalua pork ~21$. We also got their spam musubi ~6$, and tuna dip with chips ~9$. On the mixed plate. The portion of everything was small. The rice, macaroni salad, tuna, and pork. But it was delicious. The poke was the star, high quality and fresh and seasoned well. It was served in a tiny plastic cup that maybe had 5-6 pieces I wouldn't get the musubi again bc it was 6$ and overpriced but it was good. Next time I'd order the poke by the pound which is ~32$/lb, not bad at all considering at Hmart you can buy sashimi tuna or salmon for about 30$/lb. read more

A hidden gem that brings the true, authentic flavors of Hawaii right here in Boston. Everything is made to order and the portions are great. I really like how the mix plates sit on top of a pile of lettuce. Seating is limited, but if you get it to go, the quality doesn't suffer. Be sure to check their website for hours as they are updated weekly. read more

Manoa Poke Shop - Mixplate with ahi shoyu and spicy tuna - Poke Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Not much to add to a heap of 5-star reviews except to go immediately! Jack and his crew will treat you like family, and, without having visited Hawaii, I can confidently say this is the best poke I've ever had. It just tastes different and better than other versions (where it seems like an after-thought on the menu and plays second fiddle to sushi or ramen). Don't even get me started on the supermarket bowls. Bottom line: a lot of care and pride goes into the food and I'll be telling all my friends to come by. We ordered a ton, all of which were favorites: shoyu salmon, spicy salmon, lemongrass tofu, kalua pig, and the chili BBQ salmon. The mix plates come with cucumber kimchi, pickled carrots, white rice, and mac salad (don't call it mac n cheese!). For $17, I thought the mix plates are a great deal - it's a lot of quality food and they also sell poke by the pound. The chunks of salmon in the poke were unbelievable, pudding-soft and sliced with attention (no stringy tendon bits). And I have to put in a plug for the tofu. Manoa uses Chang Shing, a beloved, top-notch, local purveyor of tofu and other soy products, and the lemongrass tofu was unbelievably tender and spiced (I was expecting dried out, chewy hunks and the texture was a pleasant surprise). Of course we also had to get the spam musubi - I'm not the biggest fan of spam (I know, blasphemy) but I loved how they likely fried the spam in advance, bringing out a rich, bacon-y flavor. We were easily swayed into getting their two cakes. First-time customers get "cake shots," which should be deployed in all other settings, like weddings, housewarming parties, etc. The guava and pineapple cakes were the perfect way to end our meal. Next time I need to try the banana tapioca pudding, as well as the fried chicken. Two or three tables inside if you want to chow down on your poke right then and there. The hours are a little tricky but I think my husband and I have resigned ourselves to eating here for Saturday lunch. Parking: There's a Star Market lot only a few steps away. Also points for being conveniently located next to Petsi Pies if you want to also pick up some dessert. read more

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