Discover the Best Poke on Oahu

Picture this: you’ve landed in Oahu and are ready to enjoy the best Hawaiian vacation ever. There are so many amazing things to enjoy during your vacation here: the beautiful beaches, exciting activities, and the food, of course! One of our favorite dishes to enjoy is poke.

If you haven’t had authentic Hawaiian poke before, you’re in for a real treat. Poke is a Hawaiian dish of raw fish cubes marinated and tossed with rice, vegetables, and sauces. It’s super delicious, and you have to try some while you’re here!

The number of poke options on Oahu can be overwhelming, so we gathered a list of our favorite spots here so you don’t have to spend too much time mulling over your choices. Here are our picks for the best poke on Oahu!

Poke in Honolulu: Tamashiro Market

If you’re looking for fresh, authentic poke, Tamashiro Market is the place for you. It’s a classic, no-frills, old-school market (that’s how you know the poke is really good).

Originally founded by immigrants Chogen and Yoshiko Tamashiro over 80 years ago, Tamashiro Market is a staple here in the community. Their mission is to provide customers with the freshest and highest quality seafood, produce, and prepared foods. They support local fishermen and farmers, ensuring the sustainability of Hawaii’s vibrant food culture.

Take a peek at their menu, and you’ll see many must-try categories, from boiled peanuts to fried fish. It’s hard to pick just one favorite, but you can’t go wrong with a classic Poke Bowl. Choose a rice or salad base and add all your favorite toppings for an unforgettable poke lunch in Honolulu!

Tamura’s Market

Ask any local about their favorite place to grab poke on Oahu, and Tamura’s Market is sure to be on their list. This family-run business opened its first store over 100 years ago and has been serving up high-quality poke since 1995 when they decided to open a market along with their family liquor store.

They’re great at what they do; Tamura’s Poke has been voted a finalist for Hawaii’s Magazine Reader's Choice Awards for Best Place for Poke for nine consecutive years. All of Tamura’s Poke Departments use fresh AHI ahi from the Honolulu Fish Auction—you can taste just how fresh it is!

The market has affordable goods beyond poke, so if you need to pick up any other food during your vacation on Oahu, this is the place to go! While you’re here, make sure you don’t forget to order some absolutely amazing poke—you won’t regret it!

Maguro Bros.

Looking for the best poke in Waikiki? Look no further than Maguro Bros!

Maguro Bros. is another local favorite on Oahu. They recently moved to the Waikiki Shopping Plaza basement entrance, a convenient place to stop by after you've done some shopping!

Enjoy freshly caught local tuna (day-of catches!) here, with courses that utilize the freshest ingredients around. They have a variety of dishes to choose from, from sushi bowls and sashimi platters to poke bowls and cups. No matter what you choose, you’re sure to love the fresh seafood here at Maguro Bros.

Off the Hook Poke Market

Off the Hook Poke Market in Honolulu is on a mission to serve the freshest and best poke in Hawaii. That may sound like a steep goal, but they’re doing well so far! In 2019, they won the Ilima Award for Hawaii's Best Seafood Restaurant. They’re not stopping there, though; they strive to make even better seafood for their guests every day.

Choose from options like cold ginger ahi, wasabi furikake, and Hawaiian-style poke here. The cold ginger ahi poke is considered their signature poke dish, made with their famous Ginger Scallion sauce. Whether you opt for a poke classic like spicy ahi or go for a more adventurous option like miso ginger tako, Off the Hook provides a unique poke experience. You won’t want to miss out!

Book Your Vacation to Oahu 

Mmm, now we really want to go get some ahi poke. Are you craving some now, too? If so, the good news is that you can grab some amazing poke while you’re on vacation in Oahu. The only thing you need to do now is book your trip!

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