Ono Seafood
Seafood restaurant · Kapahulu ·
Fresh ahi poke served with warm rice and a chill vibe
Fresh ahi poke served with warm rice and a chill vibe
"Located on the side of a residential apartment building, the poke spot from mother-and-daughter team Judy Sakuma and Kim Brug is the place to go for classics. The ‘ahi poke comes with sweet, ginger-spiked shoyu sauce or a mixture of crunchy limu (seaweed), coarse sea salt, and nutty, oily ‘inamona (kukui nuts). Everything is packed to-go, but the fatty chunks of ahi served over hot rice are best eaten immediately at the tables just outside the shop, alongside sashimi, taegu (candied codfish), and boiled peanuts." - Martha Cheng, Kathy YL Chan
"Renowned for the best and most authentic poke in town." - Lee Anne Wong
"A second outpost in Kalama Valley, just past Hanauma Bay, has done little to lessen the crowds at the original Ono Seafood near Waikīkī. Long lines stretch out of both locations, but it’s worth the wait for the simple offerings from mother-daughter team Judy Sakuma and Kim Brug (and extended family). They highlight fatty, fresh chunks of ‘ahi and chewy tako (octopus), and preparations like the Hawaiian-style with crunchy limu, coarse sea salt, and nutty ‘inamona are mixed in small batches. Don’t wait to eat your poke bowl: Bliss is found in the pairing of cool fish and hot rice." - Martha Cheng
"A beloved Honolulu spot known for its poke served over hot rice — a simple, go-to comfort order for locals and visitors after long travel days." - ByElyse Inamine
A beloved, family-run Kapahulu spot for made-to-order poke bowls with buttery ahi and tender tako. Frequently cited by local publications; go early and expect a line—proof of its enduring neighborhood following.