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    Ocean Taste

    4.5 (230 reviews)
    ModeratePoke, Sushi Bars, Seafood
    Closed 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Dogs allowed

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    StaciLei T.

    Ocean Taste at South Shore Market has some of my favorite chirashi and torched bowls. The fish is really fresh and has amazing flavor combinations... all in a fast casual setting. The 5-seasons don is one of my favs with ahi, salmon, ikura, snow crab, and a soft boiled egg. Plus a shiso leaf, adding that bite of refreshingness. If you're a fan of chirashi bowls, you gotta try this one out. They have a whole aburi series which showcases their torched bowls. Torching the fish melts the fat and brings out a creamy texture. My favorite is the torched garlic salmon and the torched garlic butter ahi. The quality is really reflected in the price and portions seems more of Japanese standards than American. It's really all about the quality and unique flavor combinations for an accessible price point and place.

    spicy salmon creme brulee
    Shay Y.

    Ocean Taste is a lot of my friends' favorite poke bowl. Last time I had a wasabi ahi bowl. Today I got the spicy salmon creme brulee. I honestly preferred the wasabi ahi. I think this was just an off day for them. Prices are high, portions are... okay. But the fish is usually very good. The creme brulee bowl is good, but maybe just not for me. This isn't "fast" food, so be patient. They are making the bowls to order and esp if your bowl gets torched, it will take several minutes. But the freshness and quality is evident. I like that the standard rice is sushi rice. There's a lot of seating in here, but it gets crowded fast. There's also other tables around and in south shore marketplace. Free parking is a major perk too.

    Anthony W.

    TLDR; clean environment, low poke:rice ratio and quite salty This is a cute poke stop east of Ala Moana Center. The vibe is relaxed, the store is clean and the staff are friendly and efficient. The poke however was quite salty and the quantity of it was a fairly thin layer over a hump of rice. The quality of the fish was ok. I personally would recommend the Foodland Farms in Ala Moana Center for poke (especially the ones made from locally caught fish), but if you like rich, heavy flavors this place might be for you.

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    Jill F.

    @fortunefoodfinds: "SALMON like you! A Spicy Salmon Crème Brûlée Bowl on sushi rice from OCEAN TASTE located inside the South Shore Market at the Ward Village. Sweet, savory, n' oh so tasty!" SERVICE: friendly INTERIOR: clean, good amount of high stool n' table seating available EXTERIOR: in the South Shore Market WAIT TIME: came right before they were closing n' was the last customer so only waited 5 mins after placing order before receiving food PARKING: garage OVERALL COMMENTS: I always order something under their Torched Series, n' this time I got the Spicy Salmon Crème Brûlée bowl that I inhaled. Sooo good! The salmon n' sauces were on point in texture n' taste. My kids also loved the sushi rice underneath. Great location if you plan to shop in the area!

    garlic torched salmon
    Doreen T.

    Thanks to Feed Mei Mei on YouTube, we discovered our favorite torched bowl in Oahu! This was our very first lunch stop after arriving in Waikiki. It was a busy lunch hour, and we waited about 10-15 minutes for our food, but it was absolutely worth it. We shared the garlic torched tuna, spicy salmon crème brûlée, garlic torched salmon, and a honey calamansi drink. My favorite was the garlic torched salmon, so creamy and flavorful. The other bowls came with spicy mayo, which I can't really handle, but my husband happily devoured those. We washed everything down with the refreshing honey calamansi. I only wish we had more time in Oahu so I could go back to try the chirashi bowl, they all looked amazing. I guess that just means we'll have to plan another trip soon! Parking is shared with South Shore Market, and there are limited tables inside, plus some outdoor seating as well.

    Monica Y.

    Not sure why this was the first time hearing about Ocean Taste because it was amaaaazing! I only found out that day I went that it used to be at the old Ohana Marketplace and at another location for a short while. It's located in Ward on the first floor where TJ Maxx, A Line, Mahina Made and a bunch of other stores are. Parking gets crowded but so nice because that parking structure is free. Ocean Taste is on the left hand side if you enter from the parking lot side. There's about 6 tables and bench seating along the store. The line was pretty long to order but it moved fast. And it tastes 10 minutes or less to have your order ready. So fast! I ordered the Torched Spicy Mentaiko Ahi. It looks small but when you eat it it actually fills you up. I love how the toppings completely fills the top of the rice so you get ahi and toppings in every bite. The torched flavor is my fav. I also tried my friends torched garlic salmon and was a little jealous because the garlic mayo was on point. Their menu items are definitely different from other places. I recommend you give them a try if you haven't already.

    Jinaelle L.

    My husband and I think this is, hands down, the best place to get a poke bowl, specifically their torched options!! Worth all the hype, and every penny frrl. We got the spicy salmon creme brûlée bowl which was a good balance of sweet & spicy. The flaky sugared crystal top added a nice crunch! We also got the torched garlic salmon bowl, our personal favorite of the two. The creaminess of the sauce, freshness of the fish, and rich garlic flavor all paired perfectly. Just thinking about it is making me crave it again. You'll catch me coming back here verrrrry soon.

    Josh O.

    Parking: located at south shore market Service: counter service Ambiance: indoor seating or around south shore market, casual Food: known for their torched bowls, would rec the garlic salmon

    Five Seasons Don $28.95
    Jackie W.

    Located in South Shore Market Place. Park in the parking lot. I've eaten here several times and loved it every time. The Five Seasons Don is my favorite so far. It's pricey at $28.95. It has all the flavors you want and won't disappoint. It's over sushi rice which adds a sweet taste to the bowl. The fish is always fresh. The honey calamansi $5 is definitely worth trying. Second time I got it. It's not super sweet or sour, it's honey calms down the tart of the calamansi so it's a perfect combination. And there's actually calamansi in the drink. Staff is always nice. The shop is clean. There are tables inside and lots of seating in South Shore Market Place. My food will typically come out quick if there's no wait. Today there was a line, so my order took a little longer than I expected.

    Torched Garlic Salmon Bowl
    Jenna R.

    Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 4/5 I love coming to Ocean Taste for their torched bowls. The fish is always fresh and everything is always so tasty. I like their sushi rice base as well. I should try more of their items on their menu but I always order my usual "Torched Garlic Salmon" bowl. Parking is super easy and located in the South Shore Marketplace structure. It can get crowded in the restaurant when it is busy. There is limited seating but the best thing to do is get your food to-go and sit outside. I recommend Ocean Taste!

    Selena Y.

    Still dreaming of the torched aburi bowls here! They're indulgent and addicting, with so much flavor in each bite from the sauces and torched flavors - the Spicy Salmon Creme Brulee was an absolute favorite. I also tried the Cheesy Crab, which was also delicious but just a tad bit salty from the cheese sauce. Thankfully the rice helped balance it out and I still enjoyed it overall. The restaurant is located in the first level of South Shore Market, which is such a fun market featuring local businesses and artists! Loved wandering around after lunch here.

    Five Seasons don $28.95
    Kanani C.

    Lovely place for yummy sashimi and poke bowls with great service. The only reason for the missing star is because they take a wee bit long to make the food (considering each person orders 1 or 2 items and there's no cooking). Wish they had a make-your-own bowl, where you can pick 3 or 4 fish.... my go to is always the Five Seasons Don $28.95 (excellent cuz not salty and comes with a yummy sauce on the side), but sometimes id be happy with just ahi, salmon, and something else (I dont believe they have hamachi). Plantation ice tea is getting more consistent so that makes me happy.

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    Zarifa A.

    My friend who used to live in Oahu said we must visit Ocean Taste and he was right--my husband and I agreed that this was our favorite poke spot we tried during our trip on the island. I'm a sucker for a good spicy poke, so surprise surprise, that was my order here. Everything about it was phenomenal! The fish quality itself was the best I've had and the sauces enhanced it perfectly without overpowering it. Portion sizes are a bit small and pricey for the amount given, but I think the quality of the food itself justifies the splurge. The store itself is bright and welcoming and the service is friendly. There are seats if you decide to eat your food at the store. It is located in a large plaza/mall so there was parking lot which was nice, but it did get crowded so you may have to be patient to find a spot.

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