Small handroll and poke place right next to Marugame Udon! They have a good variety of handrolls and everything was fresh and delicious. The only thing they could improve on is the seaweed wrap for the handrolls - it's not that crispy. But overall great place for a quick meal or snack while walking Kuhio street of Waikiki! read more

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We just stayed one night in Waikiki before flying to Maui today. We went last night and found this Poké restaurant on yelp and decided to try it out because of the great reviews. OMG the reviews do not lie. We did not know that poke could be so tender and melt in your mouth. The sauces are amazing too! I got the Hawaiian munchie and my husband got the Korean bowl. Hands down the best poke we have ever had. The couple inside were very nice as well! Highly recommend! read more

Sato Seafood - Korean Poke - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I really love this place! I like that it's a family run restaurant in a touristy, chain-filled area. I like that you can see your food being prepared. You can tell that they treat the ingredients with respect! I've changed my rating from 4 to 5 stars because as the cost of food has soared, they've kept the portion size the same, and not raised prices very much. Food? The Macadamia Nut Salmon Aburi is still my favorite! Love the different flavors and textures that occur when you apply a torch to the salmon. I still feel that a green garnish would elevate the dish. My partner loves salmon (sake) sashimi. This was served sushi plate style with sushi rice on the bottom of the to go container, and the slices of salmon beautifully arranged on top. Down the center of the dish was line of salmon roe (ikura), and other garnishes. TBH, we were hangry, and scarfed it down so quickly, we neither snapped a photo, nor noted the decoration. It was gorgeous! The ikura was fresh, and popped but melted in your mouth. It was a delightful dish. Again, the ingredients are of the highest quality and taste amazing! Prices are not a bargain, but they reflect the quality of the food. The portion size makes you feel satisfied for the price. I live around the corner. Sato's is a splurge, but it is f***ing delicious! read more

Not my place. Kids liked it. Places around it were very busy but they did not have much going on. Everyone was hungry and did not want to wait in lines for food, partly the reason why we ate there. Not a lot of seating available. Couple of tables outside I would not eat there but if you like that kind of food, try it out read more

SO good, I went twice during my week in Honolulu. Smaller, no frills, almost hard to notice exterior. I loved the mentai macadamia aburi salmon bowl, and I tried the wabi sabi wasabi salmon bowl but it really does have a strong wasabi flavor - I still liked it, but wouldn't get it again, or at least would pair it with something to tone it down a bit (like nori and avocado, yum!). The staff is really nice and I like that Sato Seafood is more unique with their Japanese and Hawaiian flavors. read more

From this spot, we had delicious handrolls from their store, and great poke from their booth at the farmer's market. Fish is so fresh and tastt, and the service is great! I really enjoyed my salmon handroll, and it was filling snack. read more

Sato Seafood - Salmon Shoyu Poke - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Convenient how this spot was right next to our hotel. Ahi was soft and tender, rice had a bit too much water for me, almost like sushi rice, but still enjoyed my poke. Service didn't take too long to prepare our bowls and staff were friendly! read more

Sato Seafood - Shoyu Poke and Spicy Limu Hawaiian - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Daily hand rolls saved my life! In an overpriced city of Honolulu, this gem is a such a necessary addition. Such a killer price that I grabbed at least 3 every single day here. Spicy Shake was my favorite though Edamame was nice and lean. The hosts here were always so cheerful and I felt welcome each morning as I grabbed my to go bundle. Arigatou!! read more

Sato Seafood - Hand rolls - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

My group and I ate here almost every day during our trip! The fish is so fresh and I loved all the different toppings on the poke. The rice is also great quality has a great texture. Service is friendly and quick! read more

Sato Seafood - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I was feeling the craving for some good sushi or poké. I got one of the most expensive things on the menu hoping for a great experience. Deluxe kaisen doon $36.95, it was rather mediocre. They were big cuts, but just rather plain. The service ordering was good, i asked if they could add yuzu flavoring, but said couldnt. And explained that ponzu was similar which cost extra. Was not worth it. I ended up eating outside and just had a meh experience. Suggestion would be to get some more flavors with the fish besides soy sauce, or add miso as an extra side. read more

Sato Seafood - Deluxe Kaisen Doon - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Ordered their hand rolls and they were good. I haven't tried their bowls yet, but they appeared good also. Will need to give the bowls a try next time. The fish tasted fresh also. The rice wasn't overpowering either, and it was seasoned. Some places overdo it with the rice without much flavor, so I was glad this place didn't do that. The staff were nice as well. You can see staff making everything on the spot. Small space inside, but 3 tables outside to sit around if you need. read more

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The food is deliciously fresh and simple. The service is super friendly! After I discovered this place, I ate here like everyday during my visit because it was so yummy and fast! The downside is not a lot of seating and they were out of yellowtail and avocado :( read more

Came here for all the great reviews. Unfortunately, I could not try most of the items since it was already pre-marinated with some type of wheat sauce. Staff recommended salmon so I tried that with macadamia nuts which gave it nutty flavor. Salmon was just "ok", nothing to hype about. Did not taste extraordinarily fresh, just ok. No lines and pretty much self serve and go. Very disappointed as I read good reviews. Pretty much the same throughout Waikīkī. Haven't been here for over a decade and seems like the quality of food went down, much like the service. Pay $20-30 / plate for non expensive food is EXPENSIVE!!! read more

Sato Seafood - Salmon with macadamia nuts over rice with green onions - what you see is what you get. Nothing fancy. Nothing spectacular. - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

pretty good but not special. there's better places for poke. it was tender, juicy and filling. it was very crowded and the wait took around 15 minutes for our order to finish. the inside is small with just one outdoor seating table. service was friendly. read more

Sato Seafood - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

So yummy! This was one of my favorite poke places in waikiki. I got the tuna poke and it came with fried garlic on top. The service was fast and we only had to wait a few minutes to prepare. read more

Sato Seafood - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

A new profound love for the yuzu ahi hand roll. The citrus taste of yuzu just makes everything better. This small hand roll spot is located next to Marugame Udon. If you're tired of waiting in lines at Marugame, this is a quick spot to get some hand rolls. It's more of a grab and go kind of place but they have a few tables outside to sit at. Service is very quick. Highly recommend the salmon ikura, spicy sato, and spicy ahi. The spice level was pretty mild. Such good portion and good rice to protein ratio. Three hand rolls would be enough to fill you up. read more

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one the best handrolls I've had!! So fresh and delicious. Got the California hand roll and spicy ahi hand roll. 10/10!!! read more

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Didn't blow my mind but was good. They have some pretty unique creations. Def prob the only place that has Mac nut in one of their poke options. Yuzu miso is also interesting. Ultimately though it was prob my least favorite maybe cause they didn't put enough sauce. It's good if you want a more simple option. The avocado mentai wasabi shoyu salmon was prob my fav. I'd skip the sato roll. Overall, good poke spot, wouldn't say it's my fav but it def deserves a visit read more

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So good. Staff was friendly. I thought the Portion wasn't a lot but it is. The place is hidden. Behind a wall but is on the main st. read more

Sato Seafood - Munchies something - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Sato Seafood is known for their hand rolls as well as their poke, and they make appearances at local famers markets. As I was in the area, I decided to check them out for a quick lunch: +a Spicy Ahi Roll - with spicy sauce +a Korean Roll - with gochujang paste +Garlic Shrimp Roll - with garlic +Mentai Mayo Roll - with spicy pollock roe, mayo, and cucumber +and, a Macadamia Aburi Salmon - with torched salmon, macadamia, over sushi rice The portions and toppings on the poke bowl were generous and fresh, and the handrolls were a fun little to-go snack. Staff were friendly, and there are a couple of tables right outside the storefront. +friendly service read more

Had a craving for a poke bowl early in the morning and needed it immediately, luckily this spot was open early so decided to check it out! First off, the staff here were really welcoming and sweet! And the poke bowl was pretty good too and definitely satisfied my craving! 'Macadamia Aburi Salmon': such a unique poke bowl! The salmon is slightly torched on top to add that slightly smoky flavor to it, while the macadamia nut adds this nice crunch and butteriness to it! Keep in mind this is a really small shop and there's only about 1-2 small tables outside, seems more like a take out spot. read more

Sato Seafood - Macadamia Aburi Salmon - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Ordered the torched oyster, Hatote (2 scallops on a stick, torched) and spicy sato hand roll. Oyster is super fresh and so does scallops. The spicy sato hand roll is just basic with no veggies not toppings. My boys enjoyed all of them. read more

I ordered a poke bowl with ginger sauce, but it tasted extremely bitter and was honestly inedible. I politely asked if there was anything they could do to help, but was told they don't offer refunds. I was offered soy sauce as a fix, which didn't help, and when I asked if I could get a mayo-based sauce instead, I was told I'd have to pay an extra dollar. What was most disappointing wasn't the sauce itself, but the lack of willingness to help or show any empathy. I wasn't asking for anything unreasonable -- just a way to enjoy the food I had already paid for. Unfortunately, the customer service made the experience unpleasant. read more

We came here for dinner from a recommendation and ordered three different poke bowls. We all enjoyed our bowls. The fish tasted so fresh and not at all fishy. The flavors were each unique and very good. Service was somewhat helpful. This is mostly for takeout as there is no place to sit except one table outside the restaurant. Or you can find a table behind the place. read more

I loved the poke here. We got the limu limu salmon. The flavor was good, although the salmon chunks were cut smaller than usual. Boyfriend thought the flavor was light Service was friendly. I would def come here again. read more

Sato Seafood - Limu limu salmon - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Sato seafood is good, but I wish they had more customizable options. For example, they have all of these chirashi don bowls that I would have gotten but some had stuff I didn't want in it. We ended up getting the poke for a quick brunch in the area. I wasn't too pleased that all of the toppings were an extra charge, however the fish was delicious so if you're after that, this is a great convenient option on the main Waikiki strip. read more

Sato Seafood - Korean style ahi and shoyu ahi (already partially eaten). - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The glorious Macadamia Aburi Salmon is to die for. The torching of the salmon gives it such a unique smoky flavor that pairs perfectly with the macadamia nuts. It is pricey for such a small portion, but it's worth it every time! read more

Sato Seafood - Macadamia Aburi Salmon - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Macadamia aburi salmon was soooo delicious!! It's a very small place with two small tables outside to sit in but it's worth the effort!! $17 well spent!! You can always take it to go!! read more

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This was my first meal in Hawaii, the macadamia aburi salmon caught my eye! A generous serving of nuts, and then torched on top to add a unique texture to the bowl. Decent serving of salmon and you can't go wrong with some mayo! The shop itself is small, with some seating inside and two tables outside. They have a variety of options on the menu from poke bowls to hand rolls. Overall a decent spot! read more

Sato Seafood - Macadamia aburi salmon - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

First time here and was not disappointed! Located to the left of Marugame Udon! There is 2 tables outside where you can enjoy your fresh poke. Service was quick, menu offers a variety of different flavors of poke. Poke tasted fresh, would want to come again to try other poke. Staff is friendly and there was no line when we went too. read more

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Fantastic poke and hand rolls. The poke is tender and melts in your mouth. The salmon as well. The flavor combinations on their special bowls are on point and give the right mix of sweet, savory, and spicy. The hand rolls are fresh and crisp seaweed. There is also filling throughout the entire roll. Best poke we have had in Honolulu, and is extremely consistent in having the same experience 4 times. read more

Sato Seafood - Hawaiian munchies and yuzu miso ahi. - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Came here 3 times within 6 days! Detailed breakdown below: **Service, 5/5** Quick and friendly; you'll be in and out in under 5 minutes because there's usually no line. **Price & portion, 5/5** The portion seems a bit small for ~$18, but is the perfect size for one meal. It's also worth it because the quality is so good! **Taste of the food, 5/5** My group tried multiple flavors (maui salmon, maui ahi, garlic ahi, shoyu ahi, and shoyu salmon) over our several visits, and all were hits! Our favorite was definitely the spicy Maui salmon -- it's the perfect amount of umami, creamy, and spicy. Out of all the poke spots we tried in Waikiki (including Ono, Maguro Bros, and Foodland), this spot definitely has the best spicy marinade. The quality of both the salmon and ahi are great, and although some folks might not like the smaller cuts of fish, we liked the good fish to marinade ratio. The rice here, which is often overlooked in general, was also great! Perfectly sticky short grain sushi rice with a hint of vinegar to balance out the fish. **Other notes** No indoor seating; limited outdoor seating which may not be usable with the rain. Apple Pay/tap to pay is accepted. No restrooms. Located directly to the left of Marugame Udon. A plus is that they open pretty early around 8AM and have a breakfast menu! read more

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I came here for breakfast after an intense workout, and it really hit the spot. I got the munchies poke bowl, which was super flavorful and the fish was well seasoned and there were also a lot of nice contrasting textures. I also got a rice ball with salmon, and it tasted excellent. Even the rice by itself was delicious - it was very well seasoned. I do with that they had the option of getting poke over greens - that's how I prefer it since it's much lighter. read more

Sato Seafood - Munchi Poke Bowl and Salmon Rice Ball - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Hands down the best poke I've ever had! Definitely my favorite poke spot ever! This place was conveniently located near our hotel, and we wanted to try authentic Hawaiian poke bowls. The macadamia aburi salmon poke was especially memorable--it was so good that one of my friends dined here three times during our 4-5 day stay in Waikiki! The fish was incredibly fresh and well-seasoned, and the rice complemented it perfectly. Plus, the service was quick and friendly. Highly recommend! read more

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So was back for our (what seems) annual trip to Honolulu. We just landed around 5:30 PM and managed to get all of our luggage and rental car and head over to the hotel by 6:45 or so. Wanted to eat something but not too much as we were a tad tired so decided to check out Sato as I had always seen it and it was conveniently across from the hotel we were staying at for this round. This joint is on the corner of the street and if you are in doubt, just look for the long line at Maragume and turn left (when facing maragume) and you will hit Sato on the right side. It's a small shop but shouldn't be hard to see. A lot of the clientele seemed to be Japanese folks... although I guess generally there are a lot of Japanese folks but all preceding 3 were Japanese and all subsequent 4 were Japanese as well. This joint was serving poke bowls, Chirashi, hand rolls, etc. They also serve a breakfast menu from what I can tell as well! After a quick peruse, decided to order the Chirashi, the salmon ikura roll, and the yuzi ahi roll. Prices were probably slightly on steeper side but the quality of fish was great and the service was efficient and friendly. The two handrolls each had enough "meat on the bones" and were satisfying for the flavor contrasts and ingredients of the seafood. The Chirashi was great. Enjoyed the quality of the seafood once more and the presentation (yes they put some effort into this even for "to go"). Honestly a very satisfying meal that allowed us to settle into our first night in Hawaii. Definitely support this local business! read more

Food sooooooooo goood. Got the following: - kani ikura hand roll - what a treat. real crab meat and balanced (sweet and slightly briny) ikura - uni otoro hand roll - awesome. if you don't like uni then we can't be friends. proteins for both ran end to end. - salmon oyako bowl - generous cuts of sake and a good size scoop of ikura - the 10 year old demolished that thing. big thumbs up. - korean poke bowl with ahi - great all around. right level of spice and sweet. pretty sure there are some that might think it's too spicy but then that'd be your fault for ordering it. - kaisen chirashi - im trying to find an excuse to get back there later today to order another one of these - kushi salmon - good skewer and seasoned nicely but not sure id order again. wasn't bad at all and was a great execution of this thing but yeah - aburi oyster - the sauce, char and over all temp were great. will ask for grunions next time and will order a dozen of them - ebi ten don - great fry on the tempura post edit: the rice, shoyu and other sauces were great as well. definitely worth mentioning these details read more

Sato Seafood - kaizen churashi - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Great quality fish and the rice is cooked well. The sato bowl is basically Korean pepper paste (gochujang) and if I knew that I might have ordered something else. It was good but wanted something different. Great place though. Fast and fresh. read more

Great Local poke to the strip of waikiki! The fish was fresh and all of their sauces were flavorful! The owner and employees were very friendly and happy to explain each item and give their own personal recommendations. I liked this place even more than ono seafood! Should always be a spot to check out when staying in waikiki read more

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Service was very friendly, quick, and efficient. There are only 2 small tables outside and none inside. It's a very small poke shop right next to Marugame Udon. We got their spicy tuna with tempura flakes which we thought was fresh and buttery, and actually spicy. Not really worth the $ though because the serving was a lot smaller than we thought. read more

Sato Seafood - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The macadamia aburi salmon is just amazing! The salmon tastes amazing, the price is great and the amount of mayo and crunch is perfect. We also tried the deluxe kaisen don and it was great too! The uni and scallops were so fresh. I felt a little meh about the toro but overall enjoyed the meal very much. Will be coming back next time! read more

Sato Seafood - Macadamia Aburi Salmon - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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