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I love a good build-your-own poke bowl spot, and this one delivered. The tuna and other ingredients were fresh and flavorful. It's not a large place for seating, but we had no trouble finding a table on a Sunday afternoon. The poke was just as great as I remembered, and I'm glad I came back to visit. read more

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Clean fresh. Good serving size. Fast service! People were very nice. Easy Aulani access. read more

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Make your own poke bowl! I was able to make a fully vegan poke bowl. Fantastic! The server was friendly and helpful. Located in an outdoor shopping center there are outdoor seating options that allow the fresh salty air to breeze past. A bit pricey since it's in a tourist destination location but the serving size is good for the price. Will definitely return. read more

Tropic Poke - Vegan bowl with fresh and fried tofu, brown rice, greens, edamame, avocado, and furikake - Poke Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

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Okay, this isn't a very traditional Hawaii poke joint, but that doesn't mean it's not really good. I like the build your own bowl assembly line model. There are lots of proteins and toppings to choose from. They have a bunch of sauces you can choose from or mix together to create your own flavors. The portions are a good size and the prices are reasonable given it's in a tourist area in Hawaii. It's locally owned by a very nice couple; not a chain. I'll definitely eat here again. There's a lot of options, and I could eat here regularly and not have the same thing for a long time. read more

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Food is good. I love poke, I prefer bigger chunks. Dont come to thus center. Parking at Parklinq sucks. There was no sign QR code where I parked or the in the direction I walked. The cost is $39 plus $10 penalty. A total of $50 fine. read more

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Isaac L.

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The poke is solid, I like their musubis too. Even better is that they're locally / Korean-owned! Very friendly / kind owners.

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What a poke and sushi treat! So fresh. Honestly could very well be the best Poke bowl I've ever had. Paradise Roll was absolutely delightful. Wish I could eat here everyday! Mahalo! read more

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This is one of my favorite places in the KoOlina Center for food. It's not as pricey. Fresh. You can choose to sit in & dine or order to go (through DoorDash) It's so quiet in there. You always can enjoy the nature. The food you're enjoying. Your surroundings. Not to mention they're so kind in there! They always make sure to give the correct order how you like it. Which I love! They're so considerate. I love it!! Thank you so much for making such yummy food & having your store so clean for everyone :) read more

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If you are staying at the Aluani Disney Resort or the surrounding establishments and are looking for a quick bite nearby, this is a perfectly average 3.5 star poke place. I would call it a tourist trap but considering the area it's at, I think that's a given. Seen some reviews call it horrible, some call it the best. As usual, the truth is somewhere in the middle. The poke bowl here is not the worst but it's far from the best Hawaii has to offer. If you have the option and time, definitely look elsewhere! You can get this quality on the mainland, too. Had the salmon, tuna, and octopus. They were all average. The fish was fresh but not juicy or full of flavor; rather bland really. You can tell they don't really go for the highest quality here. As far as the base, both the spring mix and brown rice were decent. Similarly, the add-ons such as the edamame, cucumber, crab salad and others were perfectly mediocre. Compared to many of the famous places around the island, this place is not even in the same conversation so hopefully for those who choose to go there, they do so knowingly. The place itself is small but clean. The staff is helpful and on top of things. Not much more to say on this really. Overall, only come here if you are ok to settle and are in a hurry or can't make it to many of the amazing poke places around the island. If you are looking for the best, keep looking - this isn't it. read more

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First for a poke spot the price is way too much for the portion. You can easily make better kind at home or go to foodland farms and choose either fresh or previously frozen whatever you prefer and save a lot of money. Service isn't really big and the ambiance is nice. read more

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Very trendy (looks relatively new inside) Pretty fresh poke that they make when you order. I had the traditional which is ahi tuna and octopus. Ahi is fresh as you would expect in HI. The octopus was top notch (we're stopping thru from Japan so we're super critical right now. Others at the table hand a make-your-own and tonkatsu meal. Poke again was excellent. The tonkatsu had a nice crisp but flavor and the fry pales to what you can get in Japan read more

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Molly R.

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Excellent poke! I got a small bowl with ahi, salmon, cucumber, edamame, ginger, avocado, and seaweed salad and the shoyu and creamy spicy sauces. Fish melts in your mouth and toppings are all very fresh. Calm and relaxing ambiance inside. read more

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Bart M.

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Food expensive portions small. Poke fresh, shrimp bowl very tasty but not worth what we paid for a small business. Parking $6/hr. What a ripoff. read more

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If you're visiting Hawaii looking for an authentic poke spot, AVOID this restaurant!!! This has to be the worst poke place I've ever eaten at and don't wish for anyone tourists to waste their money here thinking this is authentic... I am honestly so surprised at the abundance of good reviews for this poke spot. We decided to go here on our last day in Hawaii because it was close to the lagoons we wanted to sit by for sunset. We should have known that it was touristy due to the location. I have nothing positive to say about the bowls we ordered. The fish was low quality, did not seem fresh at all. The crab salad tasted horrible and nothing like crab - I couldn't even finish it. read more

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Cute little poke place that offers ice cream and Korean food. Kids liked the poke so 4 stars .

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Steph Q.

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Visited Tropic Poke for the first time and had an overall great visit. We were staying at Aulani and this was a quick walk across the street to enjoy some good food, friendly service, and a quick, convenient meal. My husband and I each ordered a poke bowl, regular and small, respectively. The bowls were generously filled and the products tasted fresh and of good quality. We especially liked their crab salad. Their take on it was unlike others we've tasted from home. So good! The establishment itself was clean and welcoming. They have a few tables and seats inside for costumers to dine in as well as a few on the outside. Our overall ordering process went smoothly and was relatively quick. Aside from being friendly, the staff worked diligently to ensure their line of customers did not wait for too long while still piecing orders together with care and concern. A successful first visit, we would definitely return to Tropic Poke in the future. read more

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Gigi B.

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Excellent food, quality service, great ambiance! They have Korean food here too which is one of my favorite cuisines and the vegetarian poke tastes amazing!!!! read more

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Danielle K.

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Mediocre, underflavored, overall lackluster poke. I get better poke at home in California. Hardly any sauce was added, and what I could taste of the sauce it was just okay. The ratio of rice to toppings was off. Unfortunately there aren't many walking distance dining options from Aulani. read more

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Poke is popular in Hawaii that I will have Everytime I visit here. This shop is right across the Aulani Disney Resort that we can walk over in 10-15 minutes after a conference. We were looking for dinner & this seems a convenient location but we saw no customer inside. Just gave it a try. Disregard the price, we really enjoy what we had ordered. They put thousand island dressing to our poke bowl. Perhaps we should have asked for teriyaki soy sauce instead next time. Poke are fresh and taste real good. That filled up our tummies. We love them! read more

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Lisa A.

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We landed here based on the Yelp reviews. The poke was so fresh. The food was plentiful and fresh. The server was very friendly and helpful. My husband has a discriminating palate. He said " when we come back here" vs " if we come back here". We will definitely return again during our stay and definitely recommend this place as a must to eat in Ko'olina. read more

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Shaneel R.

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Saw this place as I was walking to our hotel from the local abc store and decided to give it a try . Fresh and delicious. Left happy . Restaurant was kept clean and they service was good . Few chairs inside and outside for seating. Some hot food available as well. read more

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There are some many places to have poké in Hawaii that it can be challenging to make a decision. Lucky for us, this was close by and their poké was fantastic! I love how you get to pick your own proteins and toppings. Spicy ahi, fresh ahi and salmon, pineapple, seaweed salad, crispy onion drizzled with a creamy spicy sauce on a bed of sushi rice! Sooo good! Also had 2 other custom bowls as well as their fried shrimp bowl. Soooo tasty! read more

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Stephanie H.

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Meager portions. Way over priced. Twenty dollars for tiny amount of food. Fish not quality

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Da C.

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Some of the best poke I've ever had. All the fish is real fresh and they have a pretty good variety. Also within walking distance of Disney Aulani which makes it convenient for a quick meal. read more

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Ange M.

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My Grandma wanted to try this place this past weekend for dinner while we were staying at one of the resorts. I yelped it and it looked interesting. There was a lot of parking but you do have to pay, I think it's $2.50 an hour. We walked in and the place was empty. The two girls who were working didn't even greet us or smile & it seemed like they didn't even want to help our group of 8. I ordered a large bowl and chose salmon 2x and garlic shrimp. I had most of the add ons, even corn. Although I told one of the girls that I didn't want corn (who tf adds corn to poke?!). The salmon didn't taste fresh and the garlic shrimp didn't really taste like garlic shrimp. It was basically chopped up Costco cocktail shrimp. This was nastiest "poke bowl" I've ever had in my life. I just had to suck it up and eat it because it was my Grandmas treat and she hates when people waste food. read more

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Delectable. So fresh. So light. LOTS of food. Such a great spot for a bite. Got the small brown rice with spicy ahi and salmon. Lots of toppings to enjoy. They walk it down the line. They are nice people. Great new spot that you should definitely check out for fresh seafood and filling food that is light and delicious at the same time. read more

Tropic Poke - Small poke with brown rice and spicy ahi and salmon - Poke Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

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Aloha Cole! Thanks for the great review~ Glad you enjoyed.

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Angel S.

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I used to go here about 2-3 times a month and whenever I craved it. I always get the regular poke bowl on sushi rice with two times fresh ahi and one time salmon. The vegetables I add are edamame, corn, cucumber, seaweed salad, and green onions. The sauces I add are creamy spicy and signature shoyu. Finally, the toppings I add are furikake and fried garlic. The food itself tastes great most of the time (definitely depends on the worker making your food). Some are very generous and some are very stingy. The workers don't go above and beyond for their customers. The best tip is if you want a flavourful poke, ask for extra sauce. Sometimes they don't add enough causing it to taste like sashimi. I spend about $20 on the bowl. For the amount of food I get, it is overpriced. read more

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Elliot B.

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Very very good! The fish is unbelievably fresh, and service is great! Very nice atmosphere as well. Just go! You'll love it. read more

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If you like sushi a lot, this is the place to come. I'm not a seafood fan, but I got the Aji tempura bowl and it was amazing. Very fresh and the shrimp tempura was hot. tasted like sushi in a bowl. Definitely recommend great price as well!! Great service and very clean inside!! read more

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This place was delicious!! So fresh and flavorful - big portions. I got a brown rice/spring mix base, salmon, spicy ahi, garlic shrimp, edamame, pineapple, green onion, crab salad, corn, seaweed salad, ginger, signature shoyu and creamy spicy sauce topped with furikake, crispy onion and sesame seed. They also got have an ahi nacho bowl which was amazing - literally 11/10. I would love to come back! read more

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The food was delicious, the customer service was great, and the fish was SO FRESH. Honestly I loved the place and the ambiance felt calming and relaxed. There was no rush and it felt relaxing just sitting there at the tables. Overall, it was great would recommend. read more

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???? What. Wanted poke after a beach day and this was on the way back so I decided to stop. I got the traditional bowl which was not traditional. It had octopus in it and the girl made it SO fast. I felt like the fish wasn't that fresh, it was just average. It came with some normal toppings but nothing over the top. Portion was huge so it was nice that I was hungry but it definitely wasn't what I expected. I ended up feeling rather crappy after eating so I'm not sure why this is so hyped up. The service was ok. Inside was ok. I wouldn't be back. read more

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It's located in Koolina station.Next to Starbucks. You can make your own Poke bowl. You can choose small or regular. Small is 2 topping and regular is 3. It's only $2 difference so I recommend regular size! There is alot of poke. Tuna, spicy tuna, salmon, scallops(my fav), tofu and I was lucky they have a yellow tail(hamachi). And vegetables are like onion, cucumbers, edamame, corn and avocados. And choose seasoning like fried onions, sesame. Last one is sauce. You can add Shimp tempura! It's so fresh and delicious. Really recommended! But 4 star means the rice. You can choose brown rice or sushi rice. I always sushi rice but always cold. I am from Japan and I love sushi with warm rice. Not cold. But i repeatedly go this place! read more

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WOW. We just came here for lunch after snorkeling and cannot believe the freshness of the food. Poke is absolutely top tier and beats anything we've had on the mainland. We just best the lunch rush and service was wonderful. The tables were empty when we arrived and full when we left-- and we can see why. This is the best shrimp poke I've had, and my boyfriend said the ahi is so fresh it melts in his mouth. I'm sure we'll be back for more later this week. read more

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Had friends staying at Aulani so decided to try this place since it is close by. Got their regular ahi salmon bowl. You can choose different flavors you would like and bases. The fish and veggies were fresh and service was quick. In terms of price, it was pricier than other poke places around the area but it's a good option. read more

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Tatiana S.

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Really fresh and tasty poke. Lots of options and generous portion size. Was a quick and delicious lunch! Hit their place up if you're in the area read more

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Wonmi H.

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Very fresh & healthy food with a lot of ingredient. I'll come back for fresh poke. We really love it. Thank U!! read more

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Definitely worth the short walk from Aulani. Really enjoyed the food here - fresh poke and toppings, delicious sauce, the place is really clean too. Aaron and Chad were friendly and down to earth, appreciated the good service. We'll be back again. Aloha nui loa. read more

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We really enjoyed the ahi nachos. Also ordered a small poke bowl with double salmon. Service was quick and friendly read more

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More info about Tropic Poke

92-1047 Olani St
Ste 1-103
Kapolei, HI 96707
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(808) 517-3117
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https://www.tropicpoke.com

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Hours

What time does Tropic Poke open?

Tropic Poke opens at 11:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Tropic Poke close?

Tropic Poke closes at 2:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Payment methods

Does Tropic Poke take Bitcoin?

No, Tropic Poke does not take Bitcoin.

Does Tropic Poke take credit cards?

Yes, Tropic Poke takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Tropic Poke have catering options?

No, Tropic Poke does not have catering options.

Does Tropic Poke have a drive thru?

No, Tropic Poke does not have a drive thru.

Does Tropic Poke serve alcohol?

No, Tropic Poke does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Tropic Poke allow dogs?

Yes, Tropic Poke allows dogs.

Does Tropic Poke have TVs?

No, Tropic Poke does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Tropic Poke have bike parking?

Yes, Tropic Poke has bike parking.

Does Tropic Poke have outdoor seating?

Yes, Tropic Poke has outdoor seating options.

Does Tropic Poke have parking?

Yes, Tropic Poke has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Is Tropic Poke wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Tropic Poke is wheelchair accessible.

Does Tropic Poke have free WiFi?

Yes, Tropic Poke has free WiFi.

From the Business

Specialties

Fresh Seafood Poke Bowl served. with add-on and sauce choices in a unique Hawaiian style. Customize your bowl specific to your taste or choose from signature and special bowls.

History

Established in 2021.

Opened right in the middle of pandemic and was doing great until yelp reviewers started harassing the restaurant. Please help us by leaving 5star reviews.

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4.6(709 reviews)

2.7 mi

@fortunefoodfinds: "MOUTH-watering! A 2 meat combo plate: "spicy" garlic furikake chicken + tender…read moren' juicy braised beef shortribs served with rice n' a side of egg macaroni salad along with chili peppah watah for dipping from BROKE DA MOUTH GRINDZ in Kapolei. When on da west side, this place can't be denied!" SERVICE: fully staffed n' accommodating, asked if the garlic furikake chicken could be half spicy (so my son could eat the chicken too) n' at first they said that would be a 3 item plate but then understood that I wasn't asking for more chicken n' were able to do in addition to the braised beef shortribs INTERIOR: good amount of seating, merch available for sale EXTERIOR: have shaded table seating WAIT TIME: ordered right away, 20 mins for food to come out PARKING: free lot in front with plenty of spaces OVERALL COMMENTS: A 2 meat combo plate can easily feed two people. The spicy garlic furikake chicken is crispy, saucy, n' brings the heat. Give a good amount of pieces. The braised shortribs are so juicy, tender, n' flavorful...a must order. To add even more flavor, the chili peppah watah makes everything next level with a slight kick n' tang. The egg Mac salad is a nice balance to the whole meal. If you're looking for somewhere to eat in Kapolei, this is it!

OK, so every time it's my day off this place is closed so today I took advantage and came here for…read morethe melt in your mouth braised beef goodness. You can tell the food here is made with love by family. I love the braised beef with one scoop of rice and a side of cucumbers. It's the kind of bite that you never want to end. I did see that today they had a beef stew special that I wish I also purchased. Maybe next Friday. Broke Da Mouth team, you are a gem in this island.

Line em up Ohana

Big bone beef with luau, brown rice, purple sweet potato salad w/bacon & eggs (not shown).

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Chili Peppah Watah

Hou Fish Market

4.6(87 reviews)

6.9 mi

Locally sourced ingredients

Pet friendly

Been craving sushi and ramen all day and found Hou Fish Market on Yelp. I was looking for something…read morefast and no-frills that checked all the boxes, and this place certainly did! We stopped by for an early dinner after grocery shopping at Seafood City. Since the weather looked a bit gray, we decided to drive over. Even though the lot was busy, there were plenty of open spots near Hou since it's toward the end of the plaza. It's been a while since I've been to this area--it has cleaned up nicely now that Highway Inn is gone. Inside, the restaurant is clean, well-lit, and the staff is very friendly. We ordered the Shrimp Tempura Udon and the California + Spicy Tuna + Crab Salad roll combo. No regrets! The miso-based broth in the udon was delicious, and I appreciated that the shrimp tempura came on the side to stay crispy. My personal favorite, however, was the spicy tuna on top of the cone sushi--it paired perfectly with the udon. The prices are great, and I was happy to learn they have a second location on Kapiolani. It's a great addition to the West Side and clearly popular with the local crowd. I'll definitely be back!

We got the Hamachi Bowl and it was so Ono. The service was junk the first time i checked it out. I…read morewas at the front desk for a good while and she didn't even acknowledge me. With getting overly into detail, she also seemed like she didn't want to serve me even though the store was empty. I gave it another try today and the other guys working there were very friendly, fast and offered options. Their food was seasoned well both times and so fresh.

Hou sushi combo

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Spicy tuna bowl

Island Country Markets at Ko Olina

4.2(430 reviews)

0.1 mi

I loved going to this market in Ko Olina! It's convenient for the days you just want to stay within…read morethe general vicinity. It's an ABC store with a made to order kitchen, so you could order hot food as well. They have monthly specials, coffee and other drink options (milk tea, smoothies, etc) - and all the cute souvenirs you could imagine! If you don't see musubi's out, just ask. They may have some in the back. They also have katsu musubi's ($5). We ordered a few things here and everything was pretty good! Even the loco moco was better than the one at our resort... If you order from the smoothie counter (where they have smoothies, açaí bowls, milk tea, pastries and gelato) - get a punch card. There's $5 off once you get 10 punches. Also, you have to pay for parking. Don't try to pass this up. We've seen the tow truck a few times here, doing their job! Overall, it's a great option away from resort prices!

They were giving out free 2026 calendars today!…read more I wanted to try something nice and hot from the deli section. I ordered a beef stew this time with double rice and in their coffee and smoothie area they had mango sticky rice which I have been wanting to try for a while. It was actually really good! It's like having a drink and snack at the same time. Their ube malasada is very good. You can get 2 for $5. I love this market so much and there are plenty of other places to enjoy in the area. I told myself that I would only spend 30 minutes here, but I ended up extending my parking four times. No regrets and no parking ticket.

Breakfast until 10:30am

Menu (10 of 16) as of 8/14/2025

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Ube Pancakes

Malama Market

4.0(140 reviews)

2.8 mi

Had the two choice poke bowl with spicy ahi and Malama special. Both were good and the customer…read moreservice was on point. The lady asked me if I wanted the two choice which I didn't know was an option. Very convenient location at the beginning of Makakilo Dr. It's a sister company to Foodland for locals and even though it's previously frozen fish, the flavors are Ono. It was so good I went the next day!

Poke is Ono! But you gotta get there early because they sell out pretty fast. That's pretty much…read moreall we get from here since it's super close to our family's house. Definitely recommend giving it a try!

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Azama Fish Wholesale

4.8(88 reviews)

8.0 mi

Long Overdue: My First Time at Azuma's (And Why I'm Already Planning My Return)…read moreOkay, I have to be honest with you all -- I've been sleeping on Azuma's. For months, people have been telling me about their dried aku, and I kept saying "soon, soon." Well, soon finally happened, and I have nobody to blame but myself for waiting this long. Now, before I go any further -- yes, I forgot to take photos. I know. I know. But here's the thing: the moment that dried aku hit the table, all my food blogger instincts went completely out the window. It was just me and that fish, and nothing else mattered. The dried aku was everything the hype promised -- deeply savory, with that concentrated, almost smoky flavor you only get when something is made with real patience and skill. The kind of dish that makes you close your eyes after the first bite. Absolutely ono. No notes. Next time -- and there will be a next time, probably very soon -- I'm going in for the laulau. I have a feeling it's going to be just as worthy of the word-of-mouth buzz. Watch this space. Azuma's -- go. Just go.

Just found out about this place from someone we just met in Kapolei, and Azama's will be my go to…read moredried aku and laulau store. The aku may be a little pricey but so worth it...I bought the regular and seasoned flavored and both werethe laulau was very tasty, had just enough salt and love the butterfish & pork, nice portions stuffed in side, the luau leaves were ono as well as a generous amount... Spreading the word

Steaming our laulau's for lunch, bought from Azama's

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Monkeypod Kitchen

4.0(5.4k reviews)

0.0 mi

What is delightful location. Many social media post advised us to have at least one meal here as…read moreopposed to our resort. We had two during our short visit. I will note that the prices were not significantly or even notably less than the prices at the resort, but it still made for a short walk and great service. If you are driving, there's plenty of parking in the plaza is nice to walk around. In an unrelated incident, someone had fallen and needed to go to the hospital. The staff were all attentive, but also not in the way. I believe that says something good about the vibe.

I've been to the Monkeypod in Waikiki but it's graduation season, so I didn't want to go into town…read more Decided to go to the one on Ko Olina instead. Same sort of a ambiance. Very loud. Spacious. Great spot for large parties even though it was only my date and me. It's Ko Olina so on the second floor it's open air seating which can be bad if you are facing the sun at sunset. I had the fish & chips which we just ok. The fish was fine. It was well cooked and crispy. But the fries were completely sogging and gross. I mean they tasted ok but who likes to eat limp, soggy fries? My date had the poke tacos as her main and she enjoyed them. We also did this chocolate creme pie for dessert which was pretty good. All in all, i would say i much prefer the Waikiki location. Perhaps it was just a busy night for the cooks, but I don't know if I'd give them another shot. On the plus side, since it's ko olina there was plenty of parking around but because it's ko olina it's expensive to park.