First off, thank you Anthony! We were a group of 12, and I am not sure if we were more disorganized or hungry; either way, not at our best. He was patient and ensured that we were taken care of. As the garlic/chili oil and spicy salmon sold out, he recommended the inamona, which had a nuttiness that ended up being my favorite. We will definitely be returning. read more

Poke on Christmas Eve... That's the dream we can only hope for and luckily Monarch Poke located in Pearl Kai Shopping Center near T-Mobile area was open and not only that had a display case filled with various fresh fish all straight from the auction. This was quite late in the afternoon as I was set up for disappointment I was pleasantly surprised to see how much they still had and the gentleman says that that he thought it would've been busier but know that he had a catering order and is sure than none will go to waste is great to know but with that I did grab a couple of items that already piqued my interest, and entering this cozy shop was nice and simple. With seasonings like Crispy Garlic Chili Oil, Spicy, and Salmon poke I went for Inamona (Kukui nut) Poke, and Yuzu Scallop Poke as Scallops which are cute baby scallops is for mom since she loves scallops, and I love the simplicity flavor of the inamona with sesame oil, lime and Hawaiian salt though personally I didn't like it was rolling in green onions and white onions as I'm not a huge fan of them. The down side what I didn't like is the "MP" which I completely understand it's market fresh and is impossible to price it permanently but wished they'd put a daily price beside them the half pound of Yuzu Scallops Poke and one pound of inamona poke total did made me question my impulsive decision don't get me wrong it was delicious but there was too much onion in mine (personal choice) but the gentleman there was very nice describe each item including getting wasabi from Japan as it's all crafted fresh shows the love in each dish as I thoroughly enjoyed it for Christmas. Thank you! read more

Came in due to yelp reviews for poke bowls! We weren't disappointed! Their selection was excellent and they had different plate lunches too! They have a choice of rice - got the very garlic rice - which was good - and furikaki salmon poke The tako poke was very good too The katsu pork sandwich was good too but the fries was awesome! Kalua pig Nachos was good but a bit on the sweet side- the one ton chip part of it was good stayed crunchy We loved their kim Chee Lots of parking as it's located in a strip mall. The folks are very nice and will offer suggestions if requested Everyone enjoyed their dish - serving size good. read more

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SOLID! My wife asked me if I wanted anything from Monarch Poke. I looked it up and thought .... wow I never had Miso braised pork belly. Might as well try! The food suffered a little from take out as you can see, but the taste was good. The miso flavor was really mild and the sauce was very runny. The salad was good and they gave a tasty dressing. The rice was good quality and the pork belly was delicious. This is a solid plate of food. Glad this place is around. Another good choice when I am hungry! read more

Monarch Poke - Miso Braised Pork Belly - Hawaiian Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

Inamona poke and wasabi poke. Wasabi was little subtle from me, wish was stronger. Fish is fresh. I heard from my coworker their spicy poke is really spicy. Kimchi crab dip was SO GOOD! It definitely was very spicy. Has a punch. Paired with the wonton chip is perfection! For you who can't handle the spice, might want to stay away. They also offer variety of plate lunches. There was also this ube cheesecake we were eyeing out. LOL! But we had dessert in the office. The are located in Pearl Kai. We had a large take out order and they were fast and so kind. It's a small shop and has a few seats. read more

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You can definitely taste how fresh the the poke. It just melts in your mouth like butter. I love how they pieces are big and chunky. The staff are wonderful. read more

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I ordered the Poke Salad today and chose the Crispy Garlic Chili Oil Ahi and Spicy Ahi....it was so good. However, the lemon miso dressing is amazing!!! I need a 5 gallon bucket of that!! read more

Monarch Poke - Poke Salad - Hawaiian Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

Fresh fish straight from the auction and ingredients sourced from local farms? Say less--I'm in. This spot's located in the Pearl Kai Shopping Center, which has plenty of parking but it can get a little wild during the lunch rush. I rolled in just before the lines hit--perfect timing. If you're looking for a quick, quality bite, this place does the trick. I went with a large two-choice poke bowl on garlic rice (totally worth the extra buck). Got the spicy ahi and chili crunch oil poke--both had just the right kick. And that garlic rice? I'm obsessed. Also grabbed some poke by the pound: the ginger scallion tofu and salmon furikake. Super flavorful and fresh. The ambiance is clean and simple with a few tables and some local art on the walls--chill, no-frills vibe but still very welcoming. Service was top notch--genuine aloha spirit all around. read more

I was craving Poke for lunch and found Monarch Poke nearby. It got good reviews, and the picture of the food looked awesome. I got the Poke bowl of Half Spicy Ahi and Half Furikake Salmon ($20.00), Dirty Rice, aka garlic Rice ($1.00), and Everything topping except Green Onion ($0.00). Bad: - They have a credit card fee of 3%. - Staff at the cashier needed more time for training because she made some minor mistakes. (I know working for the first time is nervous!) - It's a little pricey for the bowl of poke. Good: - They have plenty of space for parking. - The food was delicious! I loved the combination of the garlic rice, fresh poke, and the sauce! Be careful, though, as spicy ahi can be spicy for some. - Friendly staff and Spotless shop. Conclusion: I found another good poke shop nearby that I will return! There are various options for pupus, deserts, and more! read more

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What a find!! Haven't been to Pearl Kai shopping center in awhile, so checked online for what was new. Nice little place. Ample seating if you want to dine in and very clean! Service was great, very friendly! I ordered the miso braised pork belly...YUMMY!! This was my first time here, and will I definitely be back to try more. Everything on their menu looks so good! read more

Monarch Poke - Miso braised pork belly - Hawaiian Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

Got their spicy ahi poke and inamona poke with their "dirty rice" which is basically their house made garlic rice. This was indeed a good combo! read more

Monarch Poke - Shoyu and spicy ahi poke bowl - Hawaiian Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

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First time here and I was amazed by all the options of poke! Even just by looking, they all look tasty and fresh. I only tried the spicy ahi though but will come back eventually to try the rest. The spicy ahi was one of the spicier ones. Got it with garlic soaked rice which was a good combo with ahi. The staff were friendly and helpful with explaining the menu items. Very clean interior and it felt cozy to sit in. One of the better poke place in my opinion! read more

Monarch Poke - Spicy ahi - Hawaiian Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

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Tried this place for the first time last week based on other good reviews, and honestly was very impressed! Located conveniently in Pearl Kai shopping center with a large parking lot. Can get busy at times though. They have about 5 tables inside with seating. EDIT: I went on a Friday (April 4th), around noon and most tables were open as people did takeout but I can imagine it gets busy during weekday lunch hours. The girl working at the front was super helpful and explained the menu, and also offered samples of each poke (except pipkaula). Ended up getting the garlic chicken plate with mac salad, and a quarter lb of the spicy ahi poke. I did take out and had to run an errand before I got home to eat it, but even after 20 minutes or so it was still good! Not as crispy as it probably was fresh off the stove but seasoned well and pieces were just perfectly breaded. The dirty rice was a good side option. Just the lightest touch of garlic and not too overpowering. Similar to another breakfast spot also in Aiea... Side spicy ahi was also good, a bit spicier than other poke places but flavored well. Fish was chunky and tasted fresh. Will definitely be back to try the other poke bowls and plates! Also want to try the crab dip and the namasu! read more

Monarch Poke - Garlic Chicken plate with Mac salad and dirty rice - Hawaiian Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

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Found on Yelp based on the good reviews. Ordered poke bowls and the garlic chicken. Poke bowls were really good, fish was fresh and you can even choose garlic fried or plain rice - fried rice had a little too much of a peppery flavor for me. Garlic chicken was tasty, not too much breading and good flavor; went well with the cabbage and sauce it was sitting in. Great portions, nice clean restaurant, plenty of tables to sit and enjoy your meal and parking was not an issue. read more

After visited Pearl Harbor, we came here for a super late lunch/ early dinner. The cashier is very friendly and helpful and made suggestions for us. We ended up ordered two poke bowls and ube cheesecake. The decors are chic and very comfy. We got our poke bowls and it was so yummy. The rice, the fish and everything just match so well and the seasoning was just right. Ube cheesecake is so good and yummy. read more

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Monarch poke is a locally owned poke shop located at the Pearl Kai Shopping Center. My friend and I have been wanting to check this place out, but the last time we came, they were closed for cleaning/renovations. Parking available at the strip mall and bathroom located within their establishment behind their kitchen Service & Ambience: The owner worked the register the day we went and was super sweet. We told her it was our first time there, and she offered to give us samples of the poke before ordering. We sampled the inamona as it's their specialty. She also told us that all their pokes are made fresh daily from auction block tuna. It is not the largest place, ~5 tables (4-6 seats each) decorated with beautiful murals. We did feel a bit rushed to finish as it got busy and a lot of the other guests also wanted to sit down. T Price: $$. Poke bowls and poke by weight are charged at market price for the day. On the day we went, it was ~$18-19 for a half pound, which is pretty standard pricing for fresh poke lately (getting more expensive lately) Food: My friend opted for Poke Nachos with 1/2 pound inamona, and I opted for a quarter pound of crispy garlic chili oil and a quarter pound of inamona The Inamona is made with green onions, onions, limu, and light sauce that doesn't overpower the taste of the fresh ahi. It was highly recommended by the owner and another family dining in the shop, and it did not disappoint. The Crispy garlic chili oil poke, however, was a bit too oily, and the crispy toppings became a bit soggy. It was still delicious with ample garlic and mildy spicy. I personally would have also liked to be a bit spicier. Overall, I'd recommended stopping in for some fresh poke read more

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Great flavors. Incredible service. Let us sample some things to help us decide what to choose.

We were in the area and wanted to try Monarch Poke. It's in a large plaza with a lot of different businesses all sharing the parking lot. No issue with parking. The place was upbeat, and simply decorated. Colorful illustrations of sea creatures. One restroom in the back by the kitchen. The owner was super nice and friendly! They have a good variety of bowls, etc. I just stopped in to get some Poke by the pound. Inamona Poke - flavorful and classic, letting the fish alone shine. Furikake Salmon - simple, light flavor of the furikake. Congratulations on 2+years of business. We wish you continued success. read more

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What a find! Stumbled across this place after being all day at Pearl Harbor (also a must!). Poke was just outstanding! Service was also excellent. FYI- HUGE portions! I ordered half of the poke nachos and had issues finishing it but it was so damn good read more

Monarch Poke - Spicy poke wonton Poke Nachos (Half) - Hawaiian Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

Great fresh poke to choose from! The service was nice and they have a seating area where you can enjoy your food right away. I really liked my poke nachos since they use wonton chips and have chunks of avocado. The poke itself was really fresh and had great flavor. I got to choose two flavors of poke which is also nice. I definitely will come back! read more

Monarch Poke - poke bowl - Hawaiian Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

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First bite after landing in Honolulu! Upon entering we were helped. The menu was explained and we got to try some of their poke! They get their fish fresh from the auction. Ordered the half portion of poke nachos with the Wasabi ahi poke (they use an oil so it's a very pleasant and mild Wasabi flavor.) I liked this because the nachos had heavy sauces (eel and spicy mayo). The lighter poke was able to shine through without overwhelming me with too much flavors. Also got the miso braised pork belly with dirty rice. Deep flavor, slightly crispy, but also soft from the fat. Dirty rice had a great garlic flavor and the salad was refreshing read more

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Such a good place to go at Pearl Kai. There was a night market tonight and I wasn't feeling any of the options so of course, tried and true Monarch Poke it is! I ordered the spicy ahi poke nachos (half) and a cali poke bowl with dirty rice. 10/10. The spicy ahi nachos is my favorite; packed with flavor and it was sweet and spicy at the same time. You gotta try it! They're also not stingy with the avocado which I'm so grateful for as an avocado fan. I did takeout but the inside had lots of seats and it's clean and chill to eat and chat! read more

Monarch Poke - Spicy Poke Nachos (Half) - Hawaiian Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

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- Genuine Review from a Customer Who has Gone to this Poke Shop Since it Opened - Monarch Poke used to be one of my top poke spots on island. I even recommended it to my family when they visited and always felt like they produced fresh & quality poke. However, today was just different. When I walked in, it was busy & I was like, good for them, they deserve it. I was excited to get poke because I was hungry and having a not so very good day. I also decided to treat myself to one of my go to spots. As I looked at the selection of poke, something just seemed off. I'm no poke expert or can inform someone that the fish looks fresh, but when I looked at the ahi it just did not look the same. I ignored that fact and just ordered anyways, ignoring my gut feeling. Spent $30 on a large spicy ahi poke bowl and a slice of ube cheesecake. In my mind I was thinking this is going to be going to be so good! Upon taking the first bite, I was like eh... this doesn't taste the same, the fish did not really taste fresh and had a weird texture and the sauce was not how it usually was (I do not know how to describe it). I kept eating it though because it was $30...I spat out like two pieces because the texture did not sit right with me and it did not taste good I ended up not finishing all of it. The ube cheesecake was alright and I feel bad saying that... but eating the poke bowl kind of just ruined my taste buds, experience, and stomach. I wish I could get my $30 back, but I also wish that I did not have a terrible experience. I do not wish bad reviews upon local restaurants, BUT if you are going to charge so much make sure you deliver and ensure all your food is quality (I.e, fresh and tasty). If you reached the end, thank you for reading & if you are the owner, I hope my review does not upset you but sparks a drive to fix the issue because you do deserve the business. (Let me know when you do and I'll try again) p.s. sorry there are no pics of the food...I work in space where phones are not allowed and was not able to take a picture on my to go order read more

Monarch Poke never disappoints. They are consistently delicious! We can't eat there and not get the poke nachos but we get a half which is enough for 2. Poke is fresh and I love the tomatoes that come with it for that nice pop of freshness. They are also generous with the avacado. We tried the garlic chicken today too and paid $1 to upgrade to dirty rice. The rice is so nice and garlicky. The chicken was really good. It seems to be lightly fried which I really appreciate because when you finish it you don't feel super heavy. Definitely our go to for nachos. read more

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Truly could not recommend this place more highly. The service is always top notch- they are SO friendly and happy to explain your options and let you try any of the poke flavors, even encouraging you to do so. We have been twice and tried several different things, and we are eager to go back to try even more. The dirty rice (garlic rice) is SO GOOD in the poke bowls, the Poke Nachos (even a half order!) are massive and delicious with large chunks of fresh avocado and plenty of poke, the pork belly great. I'm really not sure if you could go wrong with anything here. read more

Monarch Poke - Poke Nachos- the half order is huge!!! Definitely plan to share between 2 or 3 people if you're going for a whole order. - Hawaiian Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

Located at the Pearl Kai shopping center next to Baskin Robins. Restaurant is clean and well maintained. Even the kitchen is clean so you know the food is excellent. Staff is friendly. They have a wide variety of poke to choose from. There's also plate lunches and nachos which looked really good. Gotta try it next time we go. The salmon poke was excellent. The toppings that come with the poke bowl were a nice complement to the bowl. The spicy ahi I thought was a bit spicier than other places. I didn't mind it but my wife noticed. Overall, Monarch Poke is an excellent place for fish. Yes, it is a bit more than Foodland but the fish is fresh and the atmosphere is more inviting. read more

Monarch Poke - Spicy ahi and Salmon furikake poke bowl with garlic rice - Hawaiian Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

Great service and delicious poke. I brought my family of 10 in here. Everyone enjoyed the fresh poke and variety.

Can't complain about this fast, fresh, and tasty poke place. Really fresh ahi and spot on flavors. We tried the shoyu and inamoni - both fantastic, and the spicy garlic (my least fave of the three but still good). We also had the bulgogi bao - soft bun, charred seasoned meat, and cucumber kimchee - yum! We ordered it with mac salad but others had fries that also looked good and homemade. A side of seaweed salad to round it out for a great lunch. read more

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Yes!!! Really good poke. It was fresh and loved the toppings. Service was friendly and they have some seating. It's in a strip mall so parking is available. Only concern is there's a rumor that they took the name from a long time seafood distributor and most of my local friends won't visit. read more

Monarch Poke - Ube Cheesecake - Hawaiian Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

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A little hole in the wall poke place that's producing fabulous food at a reasonable price. Wait staff was very helpful and welcoming and served real value for the money. Took the advice from another reviewer and ordered the garlic rice as the base. It was the bomb. read more

Located at the Pearl Kai shopping center next to Baskin & Robbin's. Got lucky and got a parking stall right in front. Not related to Monarch Seafood but they are related to PlantationTavern in Kapolei. Restaurant was clean and there were about 7 tables to dine in and they also do take out. Staff was very friendly and took the time to explain the menu and the various options. They make their poke in small batches, which we appreciate, so it looks and tastes fresh. We ordered the half order of Poke Nachos with Spicy Ahi, and the half order was huge! Generous portion of the spicy ahi, lots of green onions, white onions, diced tomatoes and avocado. The chips are won ton chips and they stayed crunchy even with all the toppings! It was ONO! Also ordered the Bulgogi Beef Bao Buns with a tossed green salad with Papaya Seed dressing. It came with 3 Bao Bun sandwiches with Gojujang sauce and cucumber Kim Chee. Enjoyed it! Will come back to try something else! read more

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okay wow. Y'all need to run fast to this place. If you don't like Poke, that's fine, their KATSU and garlic butter shrimp are to die for. That garlic butter shrimp was the best I ever had and I could've eaten it for every meal my entire trip. I also loved the poke. We got to sample them as well and shoyu was my favorite but the California was a close second. Sadly, it was too spicy for me but if I could handle spice, I would've gotten California poke! We also got the poke nachos and there was so much poke and sauce and toppings and all were well portioned throughout the plate. Also, I wasn't expecting this but their fries were delicious! They were so crispy but also had good flavor so if you have a picky kid, get them the fries! 50/10 highly recommend PLEASE check them out! read more

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This was the first poke spot I tried on my visit here, and I thought they were really good. The server was really nice, and asked how my spice tolerance was and what my fish preferences were before giving me recommendations. I went with the shoyu ahi poke nachos and enjoyed them. It was a pretty good sized portion with a good amount of poke it in. This is a good option if you're not in the mood for the rice to make it heavier. read more

Monarch Poke - Shoyu Ahi Poke Nachos - Hawaiian Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

Why does this place always give my husband, who looks local, a punch card every time he picks up food from there, but I as a white woman have NEVER been offered one, even though I have frequent this establishment MANY TIMES? Doing a search of "punch card" on yelp it only showed one result, so that is enough proof this place is RACIST, in that they pick and choose who they give their discounts to! I don't care how good the food is, I refuse to support any discriminating business! There are other, better poke places around. Besides, the last poke bowl I had from here the poke tasted old and stale. read more

Monarch Poke has been on my list for some time. In the busy Pearl Ridge center this is definitely one of the gems that is worth checking out if you're looking for Poke. Inside is simple but cute and the staff is very friendly which is always a plus. The garlic shrimp was delicious, but my only critique was that it was a bit too salty. My friend got the Sunny's Shrimp (not pictured) which was a better balanced flavor profile in my opinion. The Ube cheesecake is definitely not too sweet. If you are concerned about that. My friend got the poke which they quite enjoyed, but I can't speak to it personally. read more

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This is the spot! This might be my favorite poke spot on the island. We drive here from town just for their dirty rice poke bowls. Check 'em out read more

Monarch Poke - Poke bowl - Hawaiian Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

If you are ono for poke, stop here! If you are really hungry, go for the half order of poke nachos! I recently tried the poke bowl with spicy ahi and chili oil garlic poke with garlic rice. I think I fended off vampires with my breath afterwards! It tastes really well, but it was a lot of garlic involved. The people are very nice and service is quick. Only a few tables, but I haven't been there during busy times yet. It's always clean. It's one of my go-to places now. read more

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After my husband's hair cut at morning time, we're hungry. I was looking for "brunch" place but my husband suggested this place. Located at Pearl Kai SC, and done in & take out both available. ( but tables are limited). Inside is very nice and clean. The kitchen looks large size. When we got inside the lady welcome to us and asked first time or not. We told her first time here, so she explain what they have and what is recommended. She is very nice lady. We decided poke bowl, my husband choose shoyu poke (with furikake), I ordered crispy garlic chili oil poke (with all toppings) , and both brown rice. Well,,, I'm sorry but I wasn't expected BUT, their poke is so good!!!!Ahi is so fresh and so yummy! We both decided to come back here when we had first bite!! read more

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The poke was fantastic! We tried a bunch and it was very fresh and flavorful; different from the standard. The wasabi poke (fresh Japanese wasabi) was my favorite, inamona poke was so classic and delicious, and yuzu scallop was fresh and tart. Loved it with either rice or chips (poke nachos). Can't wait to come back again and try Sunny's Shrimp! read more

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Best poke in Hawaii terms of sauce. Maybe not the top seafood I've had in Hawaii, but it's definitely competing for best in flavor and sauce options. Upon entering, the restaurant was empty other than the staff. The staff was prompt to help us and tell us about the food and help us. The food was ready quickly and we were out in less than 10 minutes of entering. Tl; dr - best poke in terms of sauce options and sauce flavors. read more

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