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I'm about a week late on this review. We visited this poke takeout spot in Honolulu, with high hopes from a friend's recommendation. Here's how it went. Food (3.5 stars) + The poke was undeniably fresh--tuna and salmon. My daughter likes salmon and she liked it although I know ahi is the way to go. ~ Spicy Sato had a nice kick but didn't match the photo that looked more creamy and flavorful. - However, the shoyu sauce seasoning was overpowering, masking the fish's natural flavor. - Salmon hand roll was scarfed down by my 11yo daughter in like 2 bites for $8 - Portion was on the smaller side for the price (around $17). I expected more value. Service/Ambiance (3 stars) + Food came out quickly, but don't forget to bring your own water--they only sell drinks. ~ It's a takeout place with only outdoor seating. - Seating was tight, no indoor option, and we had to rearrange seats to accommodate our group of four. Overall, Sato has fresh poke, but the seasoning needs balance. I hate to say this but Don Quixote poke from their cold aisle was better.
A small hole in the wall spot with just 2 small tables with seating outdoors so you know it's going to be good! We got the spicy limu Hawaiian and the Wabi Sabi wasabi bowls with salmon. The spicy limu wasn't spicy at all, next time we would ask them to add more spice to it if possible! The wasabi bowl had a kick that we were looking for. Most importantly, it was fresh and delicious! The food came out pretty quickly and we were able to snag one of the small tables outside.
I got the Macadamia Aburi Salmon and it was a good portion for me. There's a good amount of toppings on top so lots of flavors and textures going on. I loved the Macadamia nuts since it gave a satisfying crunch with the salmon. The salmon was fresh and slightly torched on top. Since there were a lot of textures, I couldn't really taste the salmon but it was really good.
The poke bowls we got were seriously amazing! We loved how quick and kind they were as well. We got our bowls and sat just outside at the little table. It was perfect to go bowl as well if you wanted to take it home with you. We had gotten the Spicy Limu Hawaiian bowl and the Korean Poke. The spicy limu wasn't too spicy it was just perfect. I added avocado and edamame which made it delicious! My husband had the Korean poke and the sauce was AMAZING on it.
Simple poke bowls without all the add-ons yet still packed with freshness and flavor! Chill location with fast service and great for takeout. Limited seating available.
Great poke bowl place located in Waikiki! I love their salmon aburi Mac nut bowl! Originally tried them at the Kakaako Farmers Market but finally made it to their store front! Small hole in the wall but with a variety of menu options. I've only tried one poke bowl so far but it does not disappoint! I was unsure at first if I would like it with the Mac nuts but the extra crunch it adds pairs well with the salmon!
I literally ate here 4 out of the 5 days I was in Hawaii. I loved the flavors of this poke bowl so much. I ordered the Spicy Limu Hawaiian and it had just the right amount of seafood and green onion on top and I tore it up every single time. It's the perfect portion and the fish always tasted so fresh. I miss this bowl so much.
A little tiny shop that has a table and 2 chairs outside. Soft drink selection. So good and no frills. Will have to come back for the Macadamia Aburi Salmon!
Fast service with a rake out window type set up. I went during off hours so there was no line either time I went and I was able to use the one small table they had out front. This was my favorite poke in Oahu, but I ordered the same thing twice and the second time they forgot to add the spicy mayo which should have been included. It was still delicious but just a small nick in terms of attention to detail especially since I was there when they first opened so it wasn't busy. Highly recommend for a grab and go option!
I've had a lot of poke in my life, but nothing compared to this place! Ono was closed so my friends and I were looking for an alternative, and were intrigued by their "Hawaiian Munchies" bowl. They have so many different options, and even hand rolls too! I got the Hawaiian munchies bowl but with salmon instead of tuna. I've never had salmon poke like this, the fish was so bouncy and fresh I ate the entire bowl in under 15 mins. It was the best first meal of the trip!! I highly recommend, the worker was also very friendly and patient with us as we were indecisive.
First poke of the trip! Pretty good. Got 1/4 lb each My sis and I like the wasi sabi wasabi flavor best. The spicy mahi mahi was good too. We both liked the ahi tuna over the salmon, which is surprising since my sis is more of a salmon fan. My brother also got the yuzu miso ahi bowl, but that one was a little bit fishy. Overall pretty good
When we wanted a delicious and fast dinner one night, my husband and I landed here and while it's a take-out restaurant we were able to sit just outside and eat after ordering at the counter. The service was friendly and fast. The place doesn't look like much but the food is quite tasty with a range of options. We ordered shrimp tempura and a spicy poke and both were delicious. The rice wasn't as hot as we like but it didn't detract from the meal. It's on a busy street so ideally picking up from here and going in a picnic would be great. Or taking it home of course. The vibe is casual and the dishes are fresh.
HOURS (5/5): Open EVERYDAY from 7:30am - 8:30pm! On the Main Street KUHIO AVE. AMBIANCE (3/5): It's a fast casual restaurant. Literally only big enough to order and 2 small tables outside to wait for your food or eat at if you want. FOOD (5/5): This was probably my FAVORITE poke bowl of the trip. I'm a toppings and saucy person, so you can add as much or as little as you want. They had some very unique dishes with MACADAMIA NUTS and TORCHED SALMON. Absolutely amazing! I highly recommend this place. $25 MACADAMIA ABURI SALMON (+add ginger, ikura, fried garlic): this is their most popular dish! I can see why, it's SO GOOD! I'd def make this a regular spot to visit on my trips here. OVERALL ( 4/5): This place is quick and to the point with AMAZING food & prices comparable to everywhere else but far better quality.
Wow! Run, not walk, to this poke place!!! Don't let the look fool you, the food is amazing. Order macadamia aburi salmon it's so good! Things to know: no place to sit (one outside table with 3 chairs is all they have); no cash, card only; the fish is flown fresh from Japan. Now I don't know if all fish is actually from Japan and how true it is, but I did see some styrofoam shipping containers with US agriculture and US customs tape so I believe it. We ordered the macadamia aburi salmon which was a top tier combination of torched salmon, macadamia and a delicious sauce, and yuzu miso poke with ahi which had tuna so fresh it was just melting in your mouth. I also thought it was priced pretty reasonably compared to other poke places I tried in Waikiki, and portions were not huge but decent with lots of fish. I wish I had discovered this place a bit earlier in my trip because I would 100% come back for more. read more
Visited Sato Seafood twice during our trip to Oahu, and it ended up being one of my favorite poke spots! We had poke almost everyday from different places during our visit, so we got to try a few, and Sato Seafood definitely stood out. We tried 4 different poke options here, but my absolute favorite was the ahi yuzu miso. The citrus flavor was so good, and if you like ponzu, I'd definitely recommend trying this one! Everything tasted very fresh, and the rice-to-fish ratio was perfect! There was just enough rice to have a piece or two of fish with each bite and a little fish left over. The two workers were very nice and friendly, which made both visits even better. The only thing I wish was a little different is if the toppings weren't so much extra. Once you start adding a few toppings, it adds up pretty quickly. Overall, we really enjoyed Sato Seafood and would love to go back. read more
6 days ago
Hmmm... so, I forgot exactly what sauce we got but it was citrus-y and we did not like it. I am willing to go back and try some other sauce but I also did not like how small the salmon cuts were. read more
I'm about a week late on this review. We visited this poke takeout spot in Honolulu, with high hopes from a friend's recommendation. Here's how it went. Food (3.5 stars) + The poke was undeniably fresh--tuna and salmon. My daughter likes salmon and she liked it although I know ahi is the way to go. ~ Spicy Sato had a nice kick but didn't match the photo that looked more creamy and flavorful. - However, the shoyu sauce seasoning was overpowering, masking the fish's natural flavor. - Salmon hand roll was scarfed down by my 11yo daughter in like 2 bites for $8 - Portion was on the smaller side for the price (around $17). I expected more value. Service/Ambiance (3 stars) + Food came out quickly, but don't forget to bring your own water--they only sell drinks. ~ It's a takeout place with only outdoor seating. - Seating was tight, no indoor option, and we had to rearrange seats to accommodate our group of four. Overall, Sato has fresh poke, but the seasoning needs balance. I hate to say this but Don Quixote poke from their cold aisle was better. read more
3 months ago
A small hole in the wall spot with just 2 small tables with seating outdoors so you know it's going to be good! We got the spicy limu Hawaiian and the Wabi Sabi wasabi bowls with salmon. The spicy limu wasn't spicy at all, next time we would ask them to add more spice to it if possible! The wasabi bowl had a kick that we were looking for. Most importantly, it was fresh and delicious! The food came out pretty quickly and we were able to snag one of the small tables outside. read more
I got the Macadamia Aburi Salmon and it was a good portion for me. There's a good amount of toppings on top so lots of flavors and textures going on. I loved the Macadamia nuts since it gave a satisfying crunch with the salmon. The salmon was fresh and slightly torched on top. Since there were a lot of textures, I couldn't really taste the salmon but it was really good. read more
5 days ago
The poke bowls we got were seriously amazing! We loved how quick and kind they were as well. We got our bowls and sat just outside at the little table. It was perfect to go bowl as well if you wanted to take it home with you. We had gotten the Spicy Limu Hawaiian bowl and the Korean Poke. The spicy limu wasn't too spicy it was just perfect. I added avocado and edamame which made it delicious! My husband had the Korean poke and the sauce was AMAZING on it. read more
2 months ago
Great poke bowl place located in Waikiki! I love their salmon aburi Mac nut bowl! Originally tried them at the Kakaako Farmers Market but finally made it to their store front! Small hole in the wall but with a variety of menu options. I've only tried one poke bowl so far but it does not disappoint! I was unsure at first if I would like it with the Mac nuts but the extra crunch it adds pairs well with the salmon! read more
2 months ago
I literally ate here 4 out of the 5 days I was in Hawaii. I loved the flavors of this poke bowl so much. I ordered the Spicy Limu Hawaiian and it had just the right amount of seafood and green onion on top and I tore it up every single time. It's the perfect portion and the fish always tasted so fresh. I miss this bowl so much. read more
4 months ago
A little tiny shop that has a table and 2 chairs outside. Soft drink selection. So good and no frills. Will have to come back for the Macadamia Aburi Salmon! read more
Fast service with a rake out window type set up. I went during off hours so there was no line either time I went and I was able to use the one small table they had out front. This was my favorite poke in Oahu, but I ordered the same thing twice and the second time they forgot to add the spicy mayo which should have been included. It was still delicious but just a small nick in terms of attention to detail especially since I was there when they first opened so it wasn't busy. Highly recommend for a grab and go option! read more
8 months ago
I've had a lot of poke in my life, but nothing compared to this place! Ono was closed so my friends and I were looking for an alternative, and were intrigued by their "Hawaiian Munchies" bowl. They have so many different options, and even hand rolls too! I got the Hawaiian munchies bowl but with salmon instead of tuna. I've never had salmon poke like this, the fish was so bouncy and fresh I ate the entire bowl in under 15 mins. It was the best first meal of the trip!! I highly recommend, the worker was also very friendly and patient with us as we were indecisive. read more
First poke of the trip! Pretty good. Got 1/4 lb each My sis and I like the wasi sabi wasabi flavor best. The spicy mahi mahi was good too. We both liked the ahi tuna over the salmon, which is surprising since my sis is more of a salmon fan. My brother also got the yuzu miso ahi bowl, but that one was a little bit fishy. Overall pretty good read more
3 days ago
When we wanted a delicious and fast dinner one night, my husband and I landed here and while it's a take-out restaurant we were able to sit just outside and eat after ordering at the counter. The service was friendly and fast. The place doesn't look like much but the food is quite tasty with a range of options. We ordered shrimp tempura and a spicy poke and both were delicious. The rice wasn't as hot as we like but it didn't detract from the meal. It's on a busy street so ideally picking up from here and going in a picnic would be great. Or taking it home of course. The vibe is casual and the dishes are fresh. read more
HOURS (5/5): Open EVERYDAY from 7:30am - 8:30pm! On the Main Street KUHIO AVE. AMBIANCE (3/5): It's a fast casual restaurant. Literally only big enough to order and 2 small tables outside to wait for your food or eat at if you want. FOOD (5/5): This was probably my FAVORITE poke bowl of the trip. I'm a toppings and saucy person, so you can add as much or as little as you want. They had some very unique dishes with MACADAMIA NUTS and TORCHED SALMON. Absolutely amazing! I highly recommend this place. $25 MACADAMIA ABURI SALMON (+add ginger, ikura, fried garlic): this is their most popular dish! I can see why, it's SO GOOD! I'd def make this a regular spot to visit on my trips here. OVERALL ( 4/5): This place is quick and to the point with AMAZING food & prices comparable to everywhere else but far better quality. read more
11 months ago
First day in Oahu and we were craving some good poke. The last time we came here we tried Foodland, but didn't get to try other small spots around the area. We stumbled upon this quaint seafood spot and were very glad that we did. Their fish was soooo fresh as if they just caught it that morning! I ain't even lying. Definitely one of the best hand rolls I've had -- everything melted together from the salmon to the seafood and the rice. Tucked together so nicely. Salmon portion was thickkkkk. Rice portion wasn't too much either. Their shoyu marinated tuna was flavorful -- subtle and not salty. They had an ample amount of fish serving on a bed of rice. I like how they give you options to add other things on your bowl, but the main idea is the quality of the fish here and man do they nawttt disappoint. Fish can be tender too. Coming here like everyday of the trip... read more
Small poke shop walkable from the beach. Limited seating in front of the store but would rather eat on the beach and enjoy the sunset. I got the macadamia abura sushi which comes with crushed macadamia nuts and torched poke salmon. The moment I got the bowl I could smell the torched salmon. The macadamia gives it a nice texture and buttery flavor. Rice was good and has some sauce on the bottom. Quick service ordered counter and called my name when ready. Would definitely come back for the same dish! read more
Close to hotels and pretty good poke, although it cost twice what it does in local area of town and not as fresh. There were only two workers so it took a long time to get the food and seating was limited. Limited space inside and so had to line up outside to order and wait 15 to 20 minutes even during non-peak hours. Portions were good and spice level on Spicy Sato was very good. Every extra has a charge from 50 cents for soy sauce to the same for a bag. read more
2 months ago
Tried this place during a vacation to Hawaii. Some of the best poke I've ever had. Sooooo good. Highly recommend! read more
6 months ago
We landed in Hawaii and were feeling like a snack before we had reservations at happy hour elsewhere and stumbled across this gem. We tried the spicy ahi, shrimp, yuzu ahi hand rolls and they were all packed with flavor our favorite might've been the shrimp and yuzu ahi hand rolls. Definitely recommend if in the area. read more
The best, unique tasting poke of our whole trip!! The aburi macademia salmon bowl here is to die for. The char mixed with the creamy sauce is so perfect. If you liked seared salmon nigiri with mayo, this is your dream poke bowl. The macademia nuts as a topping is also super unique and adds a lot of texture and rich flavor to the bowl. Staff were very kind and the food came out quickly. Highly recommend this spot! read more
Macadamia Aburi Salmon!!!! Sato Seafood was on my list of places to try this trip, and it did not disappoint! First time having macadamia nuts on my poke, and it is a game changer for both flavor and texture. The salmon was super fresh and the rice was perfectly cooked. The poke is packed with flavor and the portion was just right. read more
I stopped and got one hand roll at lunch and dreamed about it the rest of the day so I came back at dinner and ordered more for my friends and I. The ladies there are so nice. It a small little shop where you order it for to go. The rolls taste very fresh and good. A very nice place to come when you are on the run. read more
Cute poke hole in the wall location, found on Tiktok went to try their macadamia nut aburi salmon. It was alright! I really like their fish quality but I think macadamia nut and aburi salmon didn't quite work together for me. I found flavors to be clashing. I think if had their regular poke bowls I would actually rlly like it! Because their salmon poke was really good under all the macadamia and the torched bits. I normally like macadamia nuts and aburi salmon too. Otherwise liked the place, seems family owned too! read more
Food - The salmon poke was spicy as I expected because it had 2 chili icons. But it was delicious! - Good small box portion for my breakfast. Service - Quick service, no line when I got there at 10am. Ambiance - Great location across the street from the backside of the International Market. - Hole in the wall type space, which I love! - Small shop to order to go. - Easy to find. I look forward to going back to try other items! read more
8 months ago
ACTUALLY MY FAVORITE POKE SPOT OUT OF ALL THE ONES I'VE TRIED. I had the Macadamia Aburi Salmon bowl twice while I was here. It's made fresh to order, and the flavors are unlike anything I have ever tasted in a poke bowl. The ratio is immaculate. This spot is located near Marugame Udon (which typically has the long line), but make sure you check it out on your trip! read more
1 month ago
The workers here are very friendly and service was quick! Took them just a few minutes to whip up my bowl. I ordered the Shoyu Poke (14.95) with tuna but salmon is also an option. Fresh, flavorful, and would come here again. read more
Best Mac nut aburi salmon poke bowl! Their portion size has gone down quite a bit between Aug 2024 and Dec 2025, but still tastes great. The first time I tried their aburi salmon was purely for the convenience that Sato Seafood is right across the street from my hotel. I remember the container was double the size back in 2024. When I took my first bite, I was in love. So when I came back to Waikiki, I knew I was gonna get some aburi salmon. When I showed up to pick up my order, I was surprised to see the container size. Good thing the food still tastes good as always. I guess inflation is everywhere now ..... read more
2 months ago
I ordered the Shoyu Ginger Poke and it was delicious. This was one of my top meals in Waikiki. I will definitely come back. The shop is small and there is more seating around the corner to the right. It's definitely a great option for a hot beach day. read more
Sato seafood is one of my favorite poke places in Oahu now! The fish is so soft and melts in your mouth, the couple that runs the shop is friendly and they drew little smiley faces on our containers :) The sauce goes well with the fish and the poke bowls were pretty affordable compared to other locations. Overall a bowl of perfection! read more
7 months ago
Went to Waikīkī location. Right on Kuhio Street and small area out front to sit. The staff were very nice and food great. Had poke bowl and shrimp tempura. read more
I've had Sato Seafood the last two times I was in Oahu and tried both the torched salmon macadamia poke bowl and the hawaiian munchies bowl. The hawaiian munchies bowl is hands down my favorite! I love the tempura crunchies and fried garlic/onion on top. The fish is super fresh and they have a lot of poke bowl options. Definitely a good spot to grab a quick to-go meal in Waikiki, as they have no seats. read more
2 months ago
my FAVORITE poke spot in hawaii. i ate this twice in the span of a week bc i couldn't leave my trip without having it once more. every bite i had was like "mmm" coming from my mouth. the fish was so fresh, and it was so worth it for the price. read more
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What's the sauce on the macadamia aburi salmon? It's so good!!
I know right?? Its called sweet sou glaze, secret recepie
I came here because I read a review saying they had gluten free options.. went in and they don't have gluten free options... is that right?
They do not offer gluten free specifically but you can order raw fish on the salad option and the appropriate toppings for you and no sauces. They are very kind and I am sure if it wasn't busy they would accommodate you but be patient, they are a…
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