I get the hype!! I love torched poke and Ocean Tastes version is so good. It's not classic poke, but it's a delicious smokey twist. It's $18 for a bowl but the fish is super fresh and the rice is perfect. Yummmm! Garlic salmon was so delicious. read more

Ocean Taste - Torched garlic salmon - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I been wanting to try this spot & finally, I did today as I was @ Ala Moana Beach. I ordered the ff: Spicy salmon creme brulee Takoyaki Tempura Honey Calamansi for the drink I was suprised when they handed me the spicy salmon cause it was so small! It's more of a snack type of thing. You know the small to go box they gave you when you dine at Liliha Bakery? That's how small the meal was. It was good but nothing spectacular and for the price of $17.95, it's expensive. As for the tempura, it's the same you see at foodland and the worst was the takoyaki. Whenever I see a takoyaki on a menu, I have to order just to compare but theirs is too mushy. I waited 12 mins for everything. I cannot stand the smell of fry oil in the air. It does not seem that they have good ventilation. I can still smell the fry oil on my clothes when I got home and I didn't go to a fried chicken place. I will not come back. I just want to see what's the hype but I had better. read more

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Yay been seeing this spot pop up on my Instagram feed a bit and happened to be in the area. Conveniently located in South Shore Market at Ward. Spot comfortably seats between 15-20 people or you can take your food and eat at one of the many seats in or outside of the Market. I went in around late lunch and they're pretty quick with the turn around time even while busy. I tried the Spicy Ahi Bowl and it was divine. The fish tasted fresh and just melted in your mouth on the warm bed of sushi rice. Next time I'll have to try one of their torched bowls. Workers were nice, definitely will be back! read more

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They got fancy poke donburi bowls here. Taste is good but I'm more of a purist when it comes to poke bowls. My hubby ordered their spicy salmon creme brule bowl. It's called creme brule bowl cause they sear the top. I got their torched garlic ahi bowl. They use premium fish here and rice. Lots of flavors from sauces but could be overwhelming to some if they like simple poke bowls. read more

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Finally! They're back open and just as good as I remember. Waited about an hour total (in line + wait for food) but every minute was worth it for my favorite torched garlic salmon. Located now in south shore market next to Nalu Health Bar, Ocean Taste's new and improved space is something to celebrate. Their poke was fresh and flavorful and I love that they have good sushi rice to pair with it. Also got to try the spicy ahi and shoyu poke bowls but the torched garlic salmon has my heart. If you're a garlic + salmon lover, highly recommend that one. They have vegan options too! I'll definitely be back to try other menu items! read more

Ocean Taste - Menu - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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After a couple of years, they are back and still very yummy and great service. Can't wait to back again. read more

Ocean Taste - Snowy Volcano Bowl - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This place has such a good vibe. I had the garlic ahi poke bowl. I asked if it was really garlicky and when the owner said YES I was all in. It did not disappoint. A great place for a quick bite. read more

Ocean Taste - Garlic ahi poke bowl - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We missed ocean taste so much! So happy it's back in the South Shore market place. Parking is in the structure attached to the building and it can get pretty busy during the weekends. We went on one of the soft opening days and the line was long but went by fast. It's a new and clean interior, though tables are self-serve style meaning you get your food and sit down wherever is open, so the parties before you could have left a mess. There were some oil stains on the table we sat at, but we just wiped it off with napkins. If you're unfamiliar with ocean taste, the poke bowls are average sized to what's typical in Hawaii. So it can seem fairly small, but it was enough to fill my fiance and I up. What you pay for is definitely the quality and the taste. We had the snowy volcano don and the lava flow don and they were both soooo good. I will definitely be coming back for my poke bowl cravings! read more

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From the hype and reviews I had high expectations. Restaurant is nice and clean, Service could be better, and taste was okay. Disappointed at the portion size and price! I did however enjoy the tako poke. It wasn't the worst nor the best, unfortunately it is not worth going back for more. read more

Ocean Taste - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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As they just opened, just be patient to get your foods. So I waited for about 7 minutes in a line to place my order: my number was 22 but they were calling number 7 at that time. There were about 8 high chairs at the side and about 7 seats with tables at the center. After placing orders, most of us took chairs or seats to wait. I ordered Hawaiian style ahi and Torched garlic butter ahi. Both of them were very delicious and it was worth waiting for: by the way we received our foods in about 35 minutes after placing our orders. Hope the line will get shorter and the employees get used to preparing the foods smoothly since I would love to try other food items in the menu. Mahalo! read more

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Was sad to see this place close down about a year ago because I thought I'd never get a chance to try. Saw that they reopened back up in South Shore Market last week so I knew I had to give it a try. They open at 11am & I got there around 11:10. The line was already out the door. It took about 15-20 min to place my order & about another 15 min for my order to be ready. I wouldn't recommend coming here if you're in a rush, but I will say it's definitely worth the wait. I ordered the spicy salmon crème brûlée & it did not disappoint. The ahi was fresh & the spicy crème brûlée sauce on top was so tasty! It was torched to perfection. Ambiance wise, the store is cute & clean, with some tables for sitting & enjoying your meal. Literally already dreaming about coming back to try other items like the torched garlic salmon or ahi! read more

Ocean Taste - Spicy Salmon Crème Brûlée - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I recently dined at Ocean Taste in South Shore Marketplace and was impressed! Despite the long line, the wait was worth it. I got the garlic ahi poke bowl, and it was delicious. The flavors were spot on, and the fish was fresh. The staff was friendly, although extremely busy, and managed to keep things moving as efficiently as possible. The store itself is quite small and located next to Nalu. They have a variety of different bowls to pick from. I am excited to go back and try one of their torched poke bowls next time! read more

Ocean Taste - Garlic ahi poke bowl - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Wow! They killed it here. Bravo best poke I had the entire trip and I had foodland and Ono and this takes the top spot. My only issue is wow so much rice. Please add more poke and less rice. Especially for the price. Foodland wins for how much poke they give you and it's only $13. Ono gives you more poke than this place and they're $17. So please more poke, stop being stingy. No one wants to fill up on rice. read more

Ocean Taste - Torched Ahi and Torched Salmon - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Great spot for fresh ahi bowls that are packed with flavor. My favorite so far is the torched ahi, the fish tastes fresh and the mayo/ sauce they put on top is not overbearing. Pricing is reasonable too for 2025, especially for the ward area. Looking forward to visiting more! read more

Ocean Taste - Torched Ahi Bowl - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Ocean Taste is easily accessible in the Ward area. It's a small spot with a great selection of poke. While the portions are slightly smaller than other places, the food is still delicious! read more

Ocean Taste - Salmon Crème Brûlée & California Ahi - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Got the Kaisen don. I was a little skeptical because it has octopus, but it ended up being delicious. The salmon, ahi, salmon eggs, and octopus were fresh and very tasty. Not too much sesame oil on the fish too. I loved the quiet vibe of the restaurant as well, the decor and shrimp tank were all nice touches. Staff was friendly and accommodating as well. I would definitely recommend stopping here if you like fresh fish or poke! read more

What do you do when the service station says they're backed up and your car's servicing may take longer than three hours? You go exploring Kapahulu and Kaimuki because well, what else are you going to do? After two hours of getting my steps in exploring City Mill (who doesn't love home improvement stores? I am in my thirties aren't I?), Market City and the Kapahulu Safeway complex (and everything else nearby), I heeded my rumbling tummy by getting a taste of the Ocean. I got the shoyu onion salmon over sushi rice. Unfortunately, Ocean Taste doesn't let you do half ahi half salmon, but hey, salmon is good for you right? I got there at opening, so they may have been still setting up for the day, so the wait for the poke bowl was a bit long, but I had the time. Anyways, the fish was amazing melt in your mouth fresh. Definitely sashimi grade and absolutely delightful, but portions are a bit on the smaller size which makes sense given how much this cost and how high the quality is. You're not going to get full here, but you're also going to enjoy every delicious bite. The sauce didn't overpower the fish and the onions were mild and complemented the fish. The rice could have been a bit more sushi/vinegar flavored, but it's a minor thing. Ocean Taste shares a building with an aquarium store, a smash burger, and a sorbet place that all look like refugees from Ohana Market Place. A bit eclectic, but they have a decent amount of bar style seating along with a wall and pens to write a message or just sign your name that you ate here. There's plenty of parking in the shared lot. So stop by for a high grade poke bowls that make other place's fish just look sad. read more

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Fresh, clean, friendly and exceptionally delicious!!! Highly recommend! Will definitely be back!! read more

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Torched mentai ahi oh soo yummy. It looks small but it's just perfect! Ahi was very fresh and tender. I requested less sauce and extra mentai! Had this a few times always consistently fresh and delicious! Friendly staff and clean bright space. read more

My go-to meal whenever I come back to Hawaii! I love the Torched Garlic Salmon bowl. Ocean taste sources fresh, local fish from the auction each morning. Everything is delicious, and especially the torched bowls. There's also an ahi version. They also have some poke options. Unfortunately, inflation has hit. I remember this bowl used to be around $12. Now it's about $15. :( Ocean Taste shares a building and private parking lot with Yoas. There is some counter seating available, and two friendly Shiba Inus to pet on the Yoas side. They are closed on Mondays. read more

Ocean Taste - Torched Garlic Salmon - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Food was okay not amazing . They charge 3% if you're paying with credit card. I wish they would verbally tell me instead of finding out from the receipt or put a visible sign by the register. They do have a very old yellow note on the table with hand written 3% charge if pay credit card. I would have pay cash instead. I would not return. read more

Ocean Taste - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Definitely glad I tried this place, but I'm not sure it's worth the price unfortunately. You can tell the fish is fresh and the sauces taste good, but the portion is just way too little in my opinion for what you pay. I was still hungry afterward. Small amount of fish compared to the rice. Nevertheless still a nice place to meet up for a casual lunch read more

Ocean Taste - Salmon crème brûlée, Hawaiian style ahi, California roll ahi - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

First time at this establishment! Ordered the scorched spicy ahi. $18.00 Yes, it was flavorful. Fish fresh but could've been softer in texture. Ate the entire entree. Small portion. . Could've been eaten double. It's like a mini mini don!!!!!!!! Cashier could've explained alittle more about what they offered on their menu. read more

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Average poke that I'll probably not get again. Their poke bowls are on the smaller side, I find the flavors overpowering. My spicy poke bowl was just that - spicy. Not much else. My friend's garlic poke bowl struck him as the most garlicky thing he had ever eaten - there are slices of garlic in the sauce! Nobody was expecting that level of garlic. If strong flavor is what you're going for then give it a try, I wa just looking for more nuanced flavoring that focus on the freshness of fish for my poke bowl. read more

Ocean Taste - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Freshest fish! I loveeee this place everything I have ever ordered here was always so fresh and so good! Customer service is alright. Parking it's pretty good here as well, there's parking right in front! Seared garlic salmon bowl is my go to. Their sushi rice is soooo tasty the best sushi rice I ever had. You don't need shoyu wasabi. Its soo good just the way it is! I love everything about the food here! Quality and taste! For the price too! Really keeping this review nice and short because I'm soo satisfied, I just don't have anymore words to say. Try this place out you won't be disappointed! Your new favorite spot for fresh poke bowls, I promise you! read more

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I used to go to their booth when they were open at the Ohana Marketplace and they would sell out all the time. I remember the bowl being $13 back then but now its $18 for a bowl and nothing really changed. Personally, I think this is overpriced for what it is, but I'll still get it if I'm in the area. It's more rice than anything but the fish is always super soft and the garlic mayo on top is always on point. They're pretty quick and I like that they're open later now. I was afraid they would be gone forever after moving by Kapahulu! read more

I've been wanting to try Ocean Taste for awhile after seeing so many great reviews. I ordered the torched spicy mentaiko ahi and honestly I was not impressed - the rice was extremely dry, there was way too much sauce, and for the price ($17.95), I was hoping for more ahi. Service-wise, they were quick. We were able to sit in the restaurant (they have a couple tables and some bar seating). I'm hoping this was just an off-day. I'll be back again because I really want to like this place. read more

I've been so excited to try Ocean Taste since they moved to our neighborhood and it did not disappoint! The lava flow don was incredible. The scallops, ikura, and spicy ahi tasted so fresh. Adding uni took this bowl to the next level. The service was quick and efficient. It's a clean and brand new space in South Shore Market with counter and bar stool seating and scattered tables for dine in. I can't wait to come back and try the torched poke bowls next! read more

Ocean Taste - Lava Flow Don with Uni - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Food was soggy. The best part was things not poke or rice. Service needs to be better, just didn't have a good experience there. read more

"Torched Garlic Salmon" is the first dish ever tried here. Perfect sizing of the meal and tasty for sure. Not overwhelming. The tobiko topping is good. I would desire a little more sprinkled atop. The sushi rice was good as well. Good fast and texture (not hard not sticky- perfect). I like the lined foil under the rice- helps to keep good temp of the bowl. I would certainly come again. The short hours makes for freshly made items. read more

Ocean Taste - Did someone say Torched Garlic Salmon over sushi rice?! YES!! Do it!! - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Saw this location open up on TikTok and since it's just down the street we decided to try it out. We ended up getting the garlic salmon bowl which was decent tasting but I have to say I think it's a little overpriced for the portion size. If we didn't already love a similar dish at another place for cheaper, this might have gotten more stars. We get basically the same thing at Hou Fish Market not too far away and their portions are much better for the price and taste just as good. If anything the fish quality I would say is also better at Hou Fish Market so sadly probably won't be coming back anytime soon. read more

First time trying. New location on Kapiolani. Was in Ohana market place. Ordered 20 minutes ahead. Went on a Sunday lunchtime. Free parking in shared lot. Located across from Kaimuki high school. Ordered: Ginger ahi poke on sushi rice. $12.95 Spicy ahi on sushi rice and salad. $14.95 Fresh, good portion, good quality. Good prices. Highly recommend. read more

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Ocean Taste truly is tasty! I never had a chance to check their location at Ohana Hale Marketplace so when Auntie Nadine C. recommended we come here for dinner I was all for it! Although I have a favorite poke shop, it was great to branch out and try a new spot. Most poke shops offer your typical raw fish so I thought it was unique that they had flame-seared bowls as well. As a salmon lover and wanting to try something new I got their Torched Garlic Salmon bowl. The salmon was warm and came on a bed of sushi rice. The fresh chunks of salmon were topped with a thick garlic and unagi sauce. The sauce was creamy and not too overpowering from the garlic. Along with their Aburi Series bowls, they offer Poke, Chirashi, and Hot Bowls. You have the option to add additional toppings for your bowls as well as choose a base of rice, salad, or a mix of both. Their new location is off of Kapiolani Blvd. with free parking spaces out front! They operate mostly as take out and share a space with Yaos. While waiting for your food, you can walk around and browse, which is what I did. The inside of the shared area is spacious but Ocean Taste's section only has a counter and four stools--which is where we sat. Thank you to Auntie Nadine C., Donna O., and Dan O. for talking story and sharing an enjoyable meal! I can't wait to try their other options like their Unagi Bowl and specialty Chirashi Bowls! read more

Ocean Taste - Torched Garlic Salmon - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The food was very good. It's worth it. The customer service is welcoming and friendly. There are many seats around and if there isn't any seats inside; there are seats outside. read more

Ocean Taste - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Torched Garlic Salmon ... My favorite! Every time I visited Ocean Taste at Ohana Hale Marketplace, I would always get the same thing... Torched Garlic Salmon There's nothing like it because of that garlic flavor, fresh salmon, and essence of smokiness! When Ohana Hale Marketplace closed, I was so sad. Then... I saw my friend, Krysten I., check in at the NEW location of Ocean Taste! Instantly, I was happy and excited! I took my sister and my mom after church for lunch! LOCATION: formerly Izakaya Gazen, Yoas shares the front door and parking lot with Ocean Taste on Kapiolani Boulevard. Look for the black exterior and colorful wall mural! INTERIOR: there are four high stools for counter seating along the wall. While you wait for your food to be custom made, take a look at the aquascapes, air plants, anime stuff, jewelry, pet accessories, etc. at Yoas! FOOD: fresh fish options. My sister got an ahi bowl. The poke nachos seem interesting. Mom and I got the Torched Garlic Salmon. I've had the Four Seasons Don and the Salmon Trio in the past - they're all good! Go check them out for poke bowls and chirashi! They're super good! CONGRATULATIONS to Ocean Taste on your new location! read more

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I knew ohana marketplace was only temporary. It's hilarious that the managerial company for ohana hale thought they'd be there for another ten years. It was so awkward. Anyway... I love ocean taste! I'm so glad they are now in kaimuki. Kaimuki is the best K town and I'm glad there is now a great poke place to add to the mix of other restaurants and coffee and boba. There are so many great places in kaimuki. It's a little risky to open so close to fresh catch, but I like that Ocean Taste's bowl concoctions and the delicious iced tea! The menu is more extensive now. They even have takoyaki. My favorites are the torched garlic salmon and the spicy ahi. I also add ikura when I'm feeling fancy. The people working here are so nice and the new space looks awesome. I'll definitely be back. Probably tomorrow :) there is a small shared parking lot right next to the gas station. Yaos from ward ohana marketplace also moved and now share the space with ocean taste at their new location. read more

Ocean Taste - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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A new (to me) poke concept, reportedly one of many refugees formerly located at Ohana Hale. I never made it to their location at OHM myself but this spot continues to have a loyal following now that they're in the old Gazen spot ewa of Market City. (When did Gazen go under?) The menu at Ocean Taste is good sized, mostly variations on the same ingredients. Having heard about and seen their ono looking torched poke bowls, that's what I was there for. I arrived right when they opened, parked right in front, walked right in, and skipped the printed menus to place my order. Food was prepped immediately. Got the torched mentaiko spicy ahi & a torched garlic salmon. I don't eat salmon but my other half said that both were good but that the ahi version was better. I liked the food a lot. It seems like too much rice at first but somehow we ate most of it. It's delicious poke that's a bit different from the competitors. Maybe their overhead is low since the building is shared. I hope it's enough for them to last in what's become a crowded market of poke joints! read more

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First we saw the Uni truffle risotto at IG, we have to try this place! Haha Cashier confirmed that Uni from Japan. Sounds good! Let's do it!! Doesn't have too strong bad Uni smells or aftertaste, approved! But this bowl should be stated as "mini bowl", $24.95 for this so I thought regular size, you know? Once I tried ENOUGH, pass next time. Spicy ahi bowl $12.95 Price is pretty good and ahi is fresh! Sweet at first bite but spicy enough to call it spicy ahi bowl!! Lava flow bowl $18.95 Fresh scallops!! Overall we enjoyed them all! Definitely recommend to try this place! read more

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I think this is now my favorite place to get poke. Located in south shore market, it's a very nice and clean restaurant with some seating inside and also tables out side in the vicinity. They have poke bowls and even have torched choices. So we got the Torched garlic butter ahi, which lives up to the name, and a garlic ahi poke bowl that had my daughter asking for more. Definitely will be coming back read more

Ocean Taste - Torched Garlic Butter Ahi - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I been coming here ever since their Ohana Hale Marketplace location and was disappointed when their Kapiolani location shut down over a year ago. I'm happy they were able to find a convenient location here in South shore to serve up great poke! Their fish is great quality, since it's fresh from auction every day. They are known for their aburi poke bowls, which I haven't found at other poke locations. Ocean taste is definitely on my top 5 poke places and I love to get torched ahi bowls or their california ahi. Inflation has increased the price to $18 for their aburi bowls-- in which I deducted 2 stars because I do find it to be a steep price considering the quantity of fish. I came here in their soft opening week and waited 45 minutes after ordering to receive my order, hopefully they find a smoother system to crank out orders faster. I think the price point kind of deters me from coming back here as often, but it's definitely worth a try for their unique bowls. read more

Ocean Taste - Torched spicy mentaiko ahi and torched garlic butter ahi - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii