Maguro Spot

This place is definitely hands down the best Poki spot I've ever been to! And this is coming from someone who eats Poki or sushi frequently and who has been to many poke spots.. I was in Hawaii for my Honeymoon last week and was in Waikiki for three days and went to Maguro Spot every day I was there. The quality of the fish  here is AMAZING. The cuts of fish are consistently fresh and they also have many different types of sauces to choose from! I loved their shoyu and sesame oil based sauces because they would add a good amount of flavor but also not be so overwhelming where you would be able to taste the fresh fish. For the three times I went to Maguro Spot, not only did I get the best meal every time but I also had amazing service every time. They have the friendliest staff  :) Thank you Maguro for being one of the highlights of my trip! I will definitely be back next time I'm visiting Waikiki!

Heard about this restaurant through a local, who had told us that Maguro Spot had the best poke in town. Indeed, they were correct! We had the mixed fish ( tuna, salmon, and shrimp) in our poke bowl and this was THE FRESHEST fish I have ever had. You can tell they pick the best ingredients. The rest of the poke was equally delicious, but the taste of the fish was what stayed with me! I cannot recommend this poke spot enough! However, when we arrived around 8 pm, the line was wrapping around the block!! As a result, I would recommend giving yourself and your party plenty of time for dinner, since the wait was about 30 minutes! The line does move fast ( the staff is rather speedy and efficient) but there were still so many people! There is also seating in the back of the restaurant since it's rather small and there aren't any seats or tables inside!

I think this is one of those Instagram-trendy spots where the food is just okay. My husband and I walked by this place almost everyday and saw that they had $2 salmon musubi! So we decided to give it a try, unfortunately the first two times we stopped by, the batch was not ready yet, it wasn't until the third time that we finally got it... and honestly, it wasn't worth the wait. First of all, the "musubi" is shaped more like an onigiri--triangular, not the classic rectangular musubi shape. There was barely any salmon in the musubi, but for only $2 that's not surprising, but it did leave us feeling a bit disappointed, not to mention it was quite salty. At least it was cheap, so it didn't feel like a huge loss, so I guess worth a try. On a positive note, one of the staff members was kind enough to let us know exactly when the musubi would be ready, which we appreciated. We just didn't have time to wait so we had to try our luck on other days. Maguro spot is a tiny corner shop with just a few tables outside, unfortunately right next to an overflowing trash can, so if you go, I'd recommend taking your food to-go and enjoying it at your hotel or home. If you happen to catch them when it's not too busy, the $2 salmon musubi is a nice quick snack. They also offer poké bowls, miso soup, and a few other options.

It's fresh poke bowls and it tasted great! There were some preset items so I got the E bowl in large which was the All Hawaiian. I asked for brown rice instead of white. The fish was very fresh! The seasoning was subtle but let the fish flavors shine through. However I think I could have used a little bit more of it, as well as more veggies. Still, a very satisfying meal.

The portions here are shockingly small for the price. A small bowl is $7 for only 2oz, and a medium bowl is $13 for just 4oz. The poke itself has no flavor, and honestly, it didn’t taste as fresh as other spots in Waikiki. I live here for months, and I usually go to Waikiki Market instead—their poke portions are huge, the fish is cut into nice large cubes, and the marination is flavorful and fresh. If you head to Ala Moana, Foodland is a much better option than here as well. I wouldn’t recommend visitors waste their money at Maguro Spot. Save your appetite and check out Waikiki Market or Foodland instead—you’ll get way better quality and value.

The best poke I’ve ever had. Truly delicious, fresh, lots of variety and for a great price. One of those places that makes you come back for more. Was able to try marlin, tuna, salmon, and shrimp bowl. So much flavor and the fish just melts in your mouth. One of the best seafood places I’ve had.

The best poke I’ve ever had. Sometimes there’s a line but it goes fast. The fish they serve is extremely fresh and all the ingredients are delicious. Will definitely be coming back next time we’re in Honolulu.

Fresh, flavorful, and generous portions! Lots of fresh fish — and I mean really fresh. The sauces make a huge difference, adding freshness and variety, unlike many dry pokes we’ve tried before. We ordered size L bowls — plenty for an average appetite and very filling. White rice base, mixed seafood, and sauces to taste. The place looks simple, almost like street food, but the taste easily beats many restaurant pokes we’ve had. Highly recommended!

Maguro Spot is truly worth the hype! The portion size, the freshness of the ingredients, and the seasoning make it our favorite poke spot while in Hawaii! Besides having fresh and flavorful fish, I want to mention that the rice at Maguro Spot was cooked really well - which sets them apart from Foodland for us. We ordered the Signature Bowl (house sauce & shoyu mix). If you like the flavor of sesame oil, this is it for you! And we also add on sea grapes to provide more texture for the bowl. P.S. there are outdoor seatings right by the restaurant & there's a Musubi Cafe Iyasume near this location - so it was super efficient for the foodies!

I don't eat raw fish but my family loves poke so we came here based on all the positive reviews. They said it tastes great but a bit pricy. I did ask if they use wild caught salmon or farmed and they said farmed. Not a fan of farmed fish. This place shares dining area with Me BBQ so that worked out for us because I went next door for my lunch.

Maguro Spot is less traditional than some of the older, bigger-name poke places on O'ahu. Read: It's the kind of place with bazillions of topping options (instead of just limu and kukui), served if you wish over salad (instead of over rice or by itself), just as you'd find it at major chain establishments in NYC. Since I'm an iconoclastic / ignorant mainlander, I find this style of poke familiar and enjoy it. Ahi is of high quality, the marinated fish never overly marinated and rubbery, cut with only minimal fibers. Rice, if you get it, is fair, but I (heretically) prefer poke over salad. I like that poke salad was an option at Maguro Spot, and that the vegetables were extremely fresh and varied. Portion sizes are not enormous, but it was enough to fuel a few hours of surfing. One of my favorite places in this area of Waikiki. Enjoyed for the second year in a row.

This spot was highly reviewed and recommended so I had to try. It was pretty good however, I'm really disappointed with the portion size I feel like I paid for a family portion but got a kids portion. Lots of seating outside and it's a pretty small storefront. You're definitely better off going to foodland.

Gluten free and vegetarian friendly poke spot with some outdoor tables. The staff was very knowledgeable and helpful when I asked about which items were gluten free friendly, and they have a color coded allergen menu at the register to help confirm. I got the All Hawaiian bowl with some extra toppings and Spicy Hawaiian sauce (it's a really good spicy sesame oil). It's just a short walk from the beach, so it made for a delicious lunch with great views! Thank you for being so gluten free friendly! I appreciate you!

Yes back at it again as always!!! Every time I come to the island; first thing I do is head here and get the usual. Hands down the best poke place on the planet. It has never disappointed every time I've been here, the fish is as fresh as it gets and the service is always on point, quick and never skips a beat without a smile! If there is a line outside that seems a mile long, there's a reason....its that good. The wait is quick and in a blink of an eye your onto your order and then quickly devouring every last bite. They do not skimp on a single ingredient and you'll have more than you can load into your mouth with every bite. The best Poke you'll ever have.

This was my first poke stop in Waikiki. It was recommended by locals so I had to check it out. The menu had a variety of options, where you make your own bowl by choosing the base, fish, and sauces that you want. I ordered the salmon and ahi on sushi rice with ponzu and house sauce. It was very flavorful, and the sushi rice and toppings definitely enhanced the experience! My only qualm is that the portions here felt a bit small to me, but you do get the option to customize your bowl size. The line itself was short and my food came out quickly. This place is great for a casual, on-the-go poke bowl.

This popular hole-in-the-wall spot is very close to our hotel so on our way to the Waikiki beach we stopped to get some food for dinner. They have a big variety of selections and for people who didn't know what to order it would be a challenge. Their poke are very fresh and service is very quick, there are plenty of seats outside so that is a plus. Price is around average while the food quality and quantity are above average, definitely a good place to visit if you are in the area.

Love that this spot is across from Musubi Cafe Iyasume! Best of both worlds within a reach. I ordered a tuna salmon bowl with the house seasoning and ponzu sauce with sushi rice. Sushi rice was spot on and flavored well. Warm rice and perfect bites of tuna and salmon definitely complimented each other well. The line may seem daunting but it goes by pretty quickly. Our order came out and was quickly devoured. Service was great and there are outdoor seats for patrons.

A spot we randomly stumbled upon looking for food for our first Tsunami warning ! :0 , and we were glad to go to this Japanese ran poke spot. With broke da mout poke !!! They were one of the few open places and they fave complimentary spicy bowls and they were very ono ! I would recommend to anyone to give them business for what they do for the community. Thank you guys !

Great spot to get poke bowl. The seafood was fresh and it was my first time eating blue marlin. I added sea grapes and ikura toppings for an extra fee. This is the first time I've been able to eat sea grapes in the us! The only other place I've ate them was in Okinawa Japan. There was a lot of ways to customize by bowl albeit each topping is usually extra. The line moves very quickly and the food comes out fast. Friendly service. There is limited seating next to this hole in the wall place.

Tried out Maguro Spot after a few hours of surfing. It's across the street from Musubi Cafe Iyasume. Poke bowls are $13.50 USD (M) to $23.00 USD (XL). They have pre-set combos or you can customize your own. We opted for the latter sharing a XL mixed poke with sushi rice ($23.00 USD). XL didn't seem bigger than the medium, just more rice. Fish was fine but we enjoyed Maguro Bros more.

Delicious fresh poke! There are plenty of options to choose from including preselected bowls which makes it easier to order if you get overwhelmed from the menu. The signature bowl was good however I wish it had seaweed salad in it to balance some sweet and salty, but I'm sure they have other options that do exactly that. My boyfriend got the rainbow bowl and said it was buttery and soft. We went around 7:30pm and it was starting to get way more packed before their closing at 8:30pm. Definitely a good spot to try out.

This is my favorite place to get poke on the go and I think the pricing, taste and service is very good. Coming to waikiki often can be very expensive but I think you really get what you pay for here.

Maguro Spot is a small place in Waikiki a couple of blocks off the main beach road. As you stand in line you can watch the line chefs make the orders through the glass partition. It's simple to order and one of the best I've had in Honolulu. There is a seating area around the corner with some tables. The poke is fresh and they make all kinds of styles. My favorite is the Spicy Spicy but you can let your imagination go to make your own creation.

ORDER rainbow sauce w/ all fish (5/5) SO GOOD!! this was one of the only spots i revisited it. you customize your whole order. i got white rice with all the fish & rainbow sauce. toppings cost extra. the fish was so fresh and the texture was to die for. soso yummy :P SERVICE the line goes by super quick. they'll call your number once it's ready. AMBIANCE super a convenient location. close to many hotels & royal hawaiian + international market.

On the hunt for the best poke on Oahu and I saw so many recommendations for Maguro Spot! We came at a slow time right before it started getting crowded. And it's located on the corner of Royal Grove Waikiki, so its a street north of the main strip of Waikiki. I ideally would make a customized bowl but I was feeling adventurous so I got their pre-made Signature bowl which came with Tuna, Salmon and Shrimp and Marlin?, I've never had marlin and I don't remember eating it in the bowl lol. Topped with their shoyu and house sauce, I thought it was okay, it wasn't too filling but I liked the quality of the fish itself.

Quick, efficient and tasty poke bowls! Line moves quick so study the menu quick! I ordered the Spicy Spicy medium bowl and that did the trick for me. I've heard of spicy shoyu and have used it a number of times. However, never for poke and it worked so well! There is outdoor seating right outside of the shop and plenty of drinks to choose from too! Get here early to get a spot and chow down!

As an ikura obsessed person, I somehow restrained myself and got a normal poke bowl. You come here for the fish - even with a medium portion, my serving was generous and fresh. I don't recall eating marlin before, but I actually really liked it! I got the spicy Hawaiian (sesame oil based), so I was really able to taste the fish. Nothing against spicy mayo, and I love it sometimes, but I felt like the fish wasn't going to shine the same way. Long line, but it moved fast and everything was super smooth. Everyone's very nice here! Lots of seating outside

This was probably some of the best pokey I had in Hawaii. It was the first goal that I had and the workers were so patient with my many questions. There was great seating outdoor although it's not beachfront so it's not the best for you. The food was amazing. 10/10 recommend listening to their suggestions!

Ate here twice during our 5 days in Waikiki :) Never tried poke before, but theirs tasted fresh & good. Love the extra sauces we can add on our own. Just wished the outdoor dining place is a bit cleaner, but I guess it can't be helped with all rhe birds in Hawaii

Food: we got the medium "A" bowl which was a mix of different fresh fish, sauce was a mix of shoyu and house, and it had cucumbers, edamame, sea asparagus. It was super fresh and delicious. Service: stand in line and it goes pretty fast. The guy at checkout was very friendly and welcoming. Ambiance: no frills. There's no seating inside just room for a line. But there are picnic benches outside with some in the shade depending on time of day. The seats are also shared with the business restaurant door. After eating at several poke places this visit (Poke Waikiki, poke from Mitsuwa) I think this one was my favorite. Tip: watch out for the pigeons out front. Look up.

Good selections of Poke. Good service. Line was long during lunch but goes fast. Thank you

Got the blue marlin and shrimp poke combo bowl with a creamy sauce (can't recall what it was) and overall, maguro spot is good enough to satisfy your poke cravings. I wish there were an option to opt for salad without automatically ordering the poke salad combo (a more limited option with fish and sauce) as I don't really enjoy the mix of my poke cooking on top of warm rice. Don't be afraid of the line, it moves fast.

Please try the Rainbow poke bowl--it's customizable and might be the best poke I have ever had. So fresh, huge portion, great price and BOLD flavors.

Great spot for poke. It is super overwhelming but the good thing is the line goes by quick. The best part is... you can pick AS many protein options at no extra charge! Heck yes. I got a small size with ALL protein options with rainbow sauce - spicy mayo and teriyaki. It was great. I had other sides from foodland (crab salad and seaweed salad) so it worked out! Don't forget to follow them on their IG page for special discounts!

This place is probably one of the most bang for your buck poke spots in Honolulu! You can customize your bowl following the steps or pick one of the set bowls if you're getting choice overload. There aren't any tables/chairs to sit inside, but there's one in front as well as some benches on the side. They also offer some (regular) condiments on the side if you wanted to drizzle on some teriyaki sauce or soy sauce.

I've missed out on this spot when I lived here prior, so I made an effort to come on this visit. I was sad they were out of Toro, but the local fatty tuna was OUTSTANDING! I came just as sunset was ending and a few minutes later the line was out the door! 4 stars only because I saw my food on the counter for a good 5+ minutes. She looked at it multiple times but waited for more orders to be available before calling my number.

I stopped in Maguro spot one night for dinner. Most likely there will be a line, but it's worth the wait. I ordered the salad with spicy tuna. I loved that the salad came with fun toppings, mine had asparagus and a macadamia nut. I ordered the large size salad, but found it to be on the lighter side. If you're hungry, I would consider ordering additional poke on the side.

Been hearing so many great reviews about this place! Thankfully, the line wasn't long at all when I came. Ordered the medium bowl with sushi rice, tuna, spicy mayo and green onions. Kept the bowl really simple but it was pretty good! The fish was very fresh. Only complaint I have is the medium bowl felt kinda small for $12. No indoor seatings but there is outdoor seating available, but just walk down the street and enjoy it at the beach :)

Maguro is one of the freshest and most delicious poke spots Ive ever tried. I would highly recommend this little hole in the wall. This place is super small with no indoor accommodations. The inside fits roughly 5-7 people indoor at a time, just enough to order. But despite the long lines, they are very efficient. The entire process of ordering and receiving my food was around 15 minutes total. As for the food they provide premade bowl options but I wanted to customize my own. They source their tuna and blue marlin everyday fresh from the local market so I got those as my base along with seaweed salad, ginger, edamame all on top of brown rice. The sauce I chose however was Hawaiian style, which added some fresh kelp to the bowl which was absolutely perfect. Tasted straight out of the ocean. Would highly recommend this place if you're in the surrounding area and def come prepared to wait and order. One last note is they do have outdoor seating on the side of their restaurant that you can at least dine at.

THE BEST POKE YOU'LL EVER HAVE IN YOUR LIFE! The reviews were not wrong about this place - so good I went twice in 1 week! I usually never get raw tuna in my poke in the mainland and I guess I accidentally said tuna when I meant salmon but it changed my life. It was SO fresh and I've never had tuna poke that melted in your mouth! They use tuna and I believe another fish that is fresh caught morning of and wow you can taste the difference. So many protein and topping options, also give them a follow on insta to get 1 topping free from their list of options for the deal. I got a mix of the raw fish the second time around and it was amazing - plus they were opened on Christmas! Line moves fast but it can be long. Outdoor seating on the side of the building, some large tables that can seat 6 so perfect for larger families or groups. Gotta love supporting local businesses! Highly recommend to anyone traveling in Waikīkī

I had Maguro bookmarked from my last trip to Hawaii so stopping by this time was essential! We went here for lunch on our last day on the island. Small line to order and everything was fast and efficient! Ordered, paid and my bowl was up within seconds although they make it on the spot. I loved that they had a combo fish trip-tuna, salmon and blue marlin. I got the spicy bowl and it provided just enough heat to be flavorful vs overpowering. Only a couple blocks from the beach so a wonderful little break from the sun and surf!

With so many poke spots in Hawaii, this one is a must-go-to. The establishment is a tiny hole-in-the-wall in Waikiki that is very popular among the locals & haoles. Outdoor seating with thee freshest poke bowls! If you're undecided, I highly recommend Item "E", which was their house special, aka a little bit of everything. If your order takes a minute longer than you like, they're either crowded or still catching the fish. Either way, it's definitely worth the wait.

We stumbled upon this place since our prior restaurant didn't have a full menu for us to be full. Luckily we got here before closing. We stood in line and literally had our order within 5min even though there was a line. I made my order simple and just ordered one of the pre-selected poki bowls. My wife customized her order and I think we waited for about 5 to 10minutes to get our bowls. The condiments went on a counter area outside the store - we took our food between this place and the adjourning store and ate our dinner in the benches. I devoured and really enjoyed my poki bowl. I am glad that I did the pre selected bowls vs customizing since I don't think I would have a good seasoning to accompany my fresh fish. Delicious and the cashier was patient and helpful. I would come here and eat here everyday!!!

this is some of the best poke I've ever had. When we visited, there was quite the line but it was worth it. The tuna you get here is really good and fresh, and they give you quite a lot for your portion. The only complaint is that they don't give much of the other toppings, but it was ok because of how much tuna there was! It's a quick service location so we just took our food to go.

Stopped by here on a Tuesday night right before they were closing and grabbed some poke bowls with some friends based on all the hype we heard about this spot. Boy did it live up to the hype! I went with the Rainbow Special bowl and friends got the #5. The Special Rainbow had a good spicy kick to it and got me sweating some! The #5 was more sesame and soy mild in taste but was really good also! Fish tasted insanely fresh and flavors of the sauces were really good. Can't go wrong with a poke bowl from here!

Maguro Spot is one of those hole-in-the-wall type places that breaks through and makes it onto every food list about Oahu. And it's definitely good, I won't deny that. But there are also a lot of other great poke places on Oahu to the point that it's tough to say that Maguro is leaps and bounds better than other delicious, fresh poke you can get in Hawaii. This is a true takeout-type spot with friendly service, even if ordering seems a little more confusing compared to modern poke places with video boards and directions everywhere. You won't regret going to Maguro Spot, but unless you can walk there from a nearby hotel or resort, I wouldn't go out of my way to go there over another 4.5 star+ poke spot.

Wow. Amazing flavors and fresh fish. Line can be a bit long because it is so good! Pair with a Hawaiian sun and it's the perfect meal!

Awesome prices, and you can choose toppings and mix and match sauces. Perfect for customizing, no fishy taste, wait wasn't too long and great location for those on foot walking around Waikiki! Not really any room to sit and eat, but better to take to the beach to enjoy anyway! check the suggested combos for what goes together well!

The best poke in Waikiki Service is clear and quick Fast food seating, quick and easy Must try their specials, especially blue marlin

It was quite busy during Sunday lunchtime but the line moved quickly. We got a large bowl with combo mix. Wait to get food wasn't too bad; probably 10 minute wait. It was a good bowl, but didn't really taste the shoyu or spicy mayo. I'd try again.

There is usually a long line when we walk by, but it moves quickly! We have visited this place multiple times during our previous trip to Hawaii and are always happy to return. While we typically order a poke bowl, today we decided to try the poke only (7.5oz) of spicy mayo salmon. The fish was incredibly smooth and melted in our mouths. The staff is always friendly, and there's seating available outside. One of our favorite places to visit. Recommend 100%!

Really fresh poke!! Went here based off reviews and they did not disappoint! We each made our own bowl. The wasabi sauce was super good and potent. I got the Hawaiian and ponzu sauces and unfortunately it felt like there was no sauce on there at all. I wasn't too sad because the fish was really fresh and didn't have a fishy taste. Will definitely be going back!

+ Fish quality was good but... - Man they're stingy with how much they give you. Not the best poke bowl I've had, but not the worst. Just not really worth the wait and definitely not enough fish in the bowls. I know rent is expensive but yikes.

Gosh I wish I could get good poke like this near me. And so fresh too! $12 for a medium bowl that is very filling is so worth it! I ordered spicy mayo tuna and salmon while my bf ordered rainbow style with blue Marlin. Rainbow style is spicy mayo and spicy shoyu. I should've gotten this one. Both bowls were sooooo good. The fish wasn't fishy and tasted very fresh. I want it again right now.

The size small is very similar in size. Apart from that it's delicious I got the b option which is spice tuna and salmon and it was delicious no complaints

Fresh poke bowls! This was our first dinner spot in Waikiki and seeing the line out the door, we decided to make an order. There was no seating indoors so you just line up and make your order for takeout. After 20 minutes of waiting, we finally got the spicy mayo bowl. This was fresh and delicious! I liked the seaweed and edamame beans which added a variety of texture and flavour to the fresh fish and rice. We ended up coming back another day at lunch where there was no line up. There was shaded seating available outside, behind the shop. Some birds were hanging around hoping for a bite of poke.

Rainbow special is , spicy mayo and teriyaki sauce with tuna, salmon and marlin, poke only, no rice, fish was like butter. Hella good! This my new go to spot in Waikiki, place busy but line moves quick, put this spot on your list!