A bit too saucy for my liking, but still fresh good quality fish…read more They charge extra for rice and side seaweed Not lots of parking if you come during lunch hours

Parking is pretty tight, and the service wasn't very kind. The food overall was okay. The best…read morething I ordered was the pastele fries. They had so much flavor from the brisket, sauce, and toppings. The fish didn't taste very fresh, although we did come near closing. The fried chicken was also disappointing. It didn't really taste like fried chicken and reminded me more of pork rinds because of the texture and flavor.

There is a reason why all the locals say this is their favorite poke spot…read more The parking is really tight, the staff were friendly, and most importantly, the fish was so incredibly fresh. I enjoyed all 3 fish types that were ordered! This has easily became my favorite poke spot in Oahu.

Background On Visit: Heard great things about this shop from friends on the mainland. So decided to…read morepatronize the shop after hiking Diamond Head. Credit Card: They're accepted. Parking: Parking is a bit limited up front in the shared lot, but you can find street parking along Kapahulu or residential parking on Winam Ave.. Ambiance/Decor: Not much ambiance, but I do like their "We Love Poke" mural. Limited seating up front in their outdoor patio. Service: Service was alright. Food was ready be picked up at a decent time. Poke Of Choice: 1) Shoyu Poke: Thought the ahi was okay. Didn't really like the sauce. Would've been a better eating experience if they used sushi rice instead of jasmine. and the ahi pieces were smaller Ono Seafood For Thought: Might be a one timer for me, but for others, you guys should try it at least once.

I've been a poke lover since I was born, and Off the Hook is my #1 poke spot…read more Ask almost any local for their favorite poke spots and Off the Hook is bound to come up. The poke is consistently amazing, and it's absolutely worth checking out if you're on the island. I'll definitely be coming back to Off the Hook for many more years!

Overhyped and overpriced you're better off going elsewhere I…read morehonestly don't get the hype for this place. To be fair, the fish is super fresh, but the flavors just didn't hit the spot at all. Considering how expensive poke is here, you expect it to be incredible at these prices, it needs to be. Honestly, I'd rather go across the street and eat Safeway poke, which says a lot. For what they're charging, it's just not worth it.

So delicious, I had to go twice!…read more It's not a Hawaii/Oahu trip without some delicious poke! I really wanted to hit up foodland. But since I didn't have a car and I didn't feel like walking one mile to foodland, i decided to walk around and check out the closer spots. And there i saw it. A poke spot that had a short line going inside. Hopped on Yelp to see what people said and... Looks like i found my poke spot! I got a Large Special Rainbow - comes with tuna, salmon, and bluefin, white rice, the rainbow sauce (spicy mayo and teriyaki mix), and cucumber and seaweed salad. So fresh and so flavorful. Highly recommend. Washed it down with a hawaiian sun. Price: $24.73. Worth it! Service: Friendly. They'll have your food out in no time. Pretty narrow spot. After you're done ordering, you wait on the side for them to call your number. And there are a couple tables and chairs right outside their store, and an eating area just around the corner. But like i said.. had to get it twice. So good! I miss it already. Will I be back? Oh heck yes! I'm still thinking about that poke bowl. I'll see you when I visit Maguro Spot!

A counter-service poke bar with super fresh poke bowls for take out or to enjoy right away if you…read morefind a spot outside to sit. Despite the line, service is very efficient. The fish is super fresh and I appreciate that their signature sauces complement the natural sea brine flavor. I loved that they had the grape seaweed and sea asparagus to complement the fresh tuna and blue marlin served over sushi rice. A must try when in Waikiki!

Ryders Poke & Shave Ice is a great quick stop. Got the shoyu ahi and spicy ahi, both super fresh…read morewith great flavor across the board. Service was friendly, quick, and easy from start to finish. Ambience is casual, small indoor seating plus a picnic table out front, perfect for grabbing food and going or sitting down for a few minutes. Portion size was decent, and there's additional parking in the back if the front fills up. Would definitely recommend if you're in the area and want solid poke without the wait.

We stopped by Ryders Poke and Shave Ice on a Saturday afternoon. Ample parking near Dixie Grill…read more Sadly, the shave ice wasn't available. The menu is straightforward and the display case shows all the poke styles available. We ordered two poke bowls - one shoyu poke bowl and another bowl with half shoyu and half California. Each poke bowl was $20. The poke bowls come with two scoops of rice and toppings of furikake, sauce, and some crunchy bits. The poke was fresh and delicious. There is a table bench outside to enjoy your poke. Overall, it was good and we'll be back to try the shave ice! Happy Eating!

This is the best poke I've ever had! I've lived in San Diego for 10 years and I make and eat poke…read moreregularly. This place puts everything I've ever made and everything I have eaten around all the coastal cities all my life to shame! The only place I've had comparable tuna is Japan! This meal blew my mind and I truly cannot believe that such an amazing place exists. If I lived here I'd go broke for this place and this place alone Already my wife is saying we can't keep going back here and we should try new things and it is hard to get me to do that. Order the Chotoro Bowl. It is incredible. I'd recommend the fatty tuna if you can get there early enough. Lines form so things sell out quickly. Be prepared to wait a little and enjoy

3.5/5 We got the…read morespecial with blue fin toro, chutoro combo, and a side of uni. The sushi rice was well seasoned. My palate isn't too decerning but I couldn't sense a huge difference between the blue fin toro and the chutoro. The blue fin was a bit more expensive, so unless you know your fish, i wouldn't say the price difference was worth it. The side of uni was small but it was Very yummy. Uni is my absolute favorite. It was slightly sweet and melted in my mouth. I'm not sure I would go again, but the fish wasn't too fishy and felt very clean. We waiting about 10-15 minutes for dinner. They can also validate parking and save you 2hrs worth of parking. There was ample seating in the area.

This place is amazing!! Fresh catch right from the pier prepared daily. Soooo fresh and soooo good…read more I had the poke bowl from the Fish Market where you pick your rice then whichever 3 types of poke you want out of the dozen options. I've been thinking about this meal for years and now that I'm finally back in Honolulu it was worth the wait!

The market is located on the side of Nicos restaurant. Lunch time you can buy food from thr market…read moreand cruise in the dining room and they even have live music. The market is small with mainly poke bowls..cold drinks and other stuff .you can order your poke to go or Lunch time you can even take your food from the market and cruise in the dining room and they even have live music. The poke is usually pretty good. I got the poke Nachos with Ahi Poke and the won ton chips was good and portions wasnt bad but the Ahi literally was bland and had no flavor. Of course I would come to the market again but the poke today should have been called sashimi. Anyways I am sure it was just an off day. Until I return we will see.

Wow wow wow! We visited this little hole in the wall place twice while on vacation. Strictly take…read moreout... The selection is massive and they're a well oiled machine. Fast service...but not rushed. Everything is handmade...you can sort of sneak a peek in the back from the register. After trying this place, we're all obsessed with musubi! Try it out. You won't be disappointed!

Musubi Cafe is such a fun, local gem, but be ready for a wait. We went early, midday timing, and…read morethe line was already about 15 people with roughly a 30 minute wait. It moves steadily though, and it is worth it. Inside is tiny, just one small table, so this is really an order and go kind of place rather than somewhere to sit and eat. They have every musubi combination you could think of, unagi, avocado, cucumber, egg, bacon, ume, tofu skin, shrimp, you name it. I got the tuna mayo onigiri and wished they had packed in a little more tuna filling, but it was still tasty. I also tried the cucumber spam musubi, which was really good too. We came as a group of seven and everyone ordered something different, and everyone loved every bite. My tip: get at least two musubis per person. A few people in our group got four each and had zero regrets. One thing to know ahead of time is parking. It is street parking only and pretty limited, so plan for that if you are driving. Overall such an easy, yummy stop and a great local experience in Waikiki.

Ali'i Fish Market is my absolute favorite poke place, which is high praise coming from anyone born…read moreand raised in Hawai'i. What stands out to me is their variety of unique flavors - even your basic shoyu or spicy ahi poke has a more creative and/or elevated version here! The Yuzu Shiso Ahi poke is my single favorite poke I've ever tried from anywhere; this combination is absolutely genius and feels tailor-made for me, as someone who loves these two flavors! They've also recently added a Kaffir Lemongrass Ahi poke that I love as well - you get exactly what the name suggests, which is bright, fresh, and full of flavor. The fish itself is always great quality; the flavor is always fresh despite the texture sometimes (rarely) having some tough parts. The prices are reasonable too, though I usually prefer ordering 1/2 or 1/4 pound of poke along with another side dish instead of a poke bowl. They have great sides like the Fish Patty Musubi or Inari Sushi, but I really hope they bring back the Grilled Musubi soon!!! Although the shop itself is very small and can get crowded quickly, the staff are always super friendly and efficient. As you can probably tell, I have nothing but love for Ali'i and would recommend them for any fan of poke!

9/29/26 First time here The Ahi Musubi is ground up ahi…read morepieces leftover from breaking down a fish It's basically a seasoned ahi patty Not bad tasting Limu Ahi w round onions n shoyu Simple n basic just the way I like it Will have to try their other kinds of poke Support Local

I've visited many times, and I'm glad to say they've been extremely consistent and high‑quality…read morelately. The current staff is dialed in -- friendly, efficient, and they prepare everything with care. Their poke bowls are spot‑on: fresh fish, flavorful seasoning without being salty, and the perfect poke‑to‑rice ratio. My go‑to is ginger & shoyu ahi over sushi rice. My partner always gets spicy Hawaiian & garlic ahi over sushi rice. We'll definitely keep coming back.

I had to taste the poke to believe all the hype around it and OMG, the 5 star reviews are deserved!…read more This poké is amazing in a sense that the sauces are amazing and handmade (and it shows) and the fish is so fresh, even at the end of the night! I love the options of poke bowl, poke nachos, and poke by the pound. I do recommend skipping the rice bowl and just buying them by the pound and that way you just get the full essence of just the fish and the taste! Service was fast and I loved how this place was conveniently located inside the Ilikai hotel, where I'm staying because it's just an elevator ride away but also great for anyone not staging at the hotel and walking by since it's right around the corner from the front entrance.