Anthey C.
Yelp
This was the first spot I visited after I left my hotel from landing in Oahu, Hawaii. The line wasn't too long, which gave me enough time to decide what to order (lots of yummy choices). The staff was very friendly and welcoming. I went with the King Salmon with Macadamia Nuts. I also decided to add Uni, Scallop, Ikura, a fresh oyster and a drink, which brought my total to about $40 USD. The poke bowl alone was $14.50. It took around 15-20 minutes to get my food, which was reasonable seeing as they made bowl to order.
Since it was a Friday and Hilton Waikiki does fireworks, we grabbed the food and headed to the beach to eat. A quick tip--ask for a bag! It was dark and windy by the time we got there, so while the beachside dinner idea sounded great, the execution wasn't the best. If you want to do this, having a beach towel handy would help.
That said, the food was great! The bowl wasn't huge, but it was sufficient as a meal. I was skeptical about the macadamia nuts, but it was alright! The salmon was fresh, and the uni, scallop, and ikura were all delicious. The oyster was a nice addition too.
If you want to skip the line, I also checked out their China Town location--no lines at all! Of course, Waikiki is always filled with tourists, so it makes sense.
[4.5* due to portion to cost]