Pau Hana Poke

Fresh, flavorful, and full of aloha! Pau Hana Poke is hands-down one of the best poke spots I’ve visited in Hawaii. The fish is incredibly fresh, and the variety of poke styles. I loved the option to mix and match sides. The staff are friendly and welcoming, and the whole experience feels authentically local. It’s a small shop with limited outside seating, so it’s perfect for takeout. Prices are very reasonable for the quality you get. If you’re in Kona and craving poke, this place is a must. I’ll definitely be back!

This poke is so good! It's a no-frills place where you get your poke to go (there are benches out front and seating around back). You can order a combo or by the pound. The poke is super fresh and flavorful. I love getting the combo but I also like to add an additional flavor on (that is per pound but can be added to your order). The price point is great and won't break the bank. Service is fast, thorough and friendly. There is some parking out front on the street, but it is somewhat limited (especially if it's a busy day). You can go down the block either way for more, but most folks are getting their food to go, so also fine to wait for someone else to come out. Highly recommend checking this out (especially if you're visiting- it's on the way to or from the airport).

Excellent poke that I need to review!! We got this place recommended from our great day tour guide, Jason from Hang Loose. We had 5 days on the island with packed full schedule and stay in Waikolao village which is about 30 mins north of this place. But we still manage to have to come back here after the first try. Everything was fresh and flavorful. We bought poke-only option and it was worth every penny. No seat, no problem. That was made up by the very reasonable price and excellent food quality. It's the place that I will remember to go back if we have a chance to go to Big Island again!

Amazing Pokes, baby octopus 🐙 was difficult to eat for moral reasons- but it was delicious. De spicy 🌶️ tuna Ahi was really good

The freshest poke on the island. Plenty of options and great sides making it a combo platter. We went back several times in the week.

Great poke! We got here right before the lunchtime rush so there were a lot poke still available. The staff are all friendly and kind, if you are not sure what to pick-you are able to have a taste. There is no seating inside. However, outside they do have benches you can sit and enjoy your food. The portions are fairly large for the price. By the time we finished our food-there was already a long line that had formed. So go early for more choices.

Really fresh poke here! We had the baby octopus poke — so tasty and perfectly chewy. Added some seaweed salad and kimchi on the side, both were great. Also grabbed a little Shoyu Ahi by weight, super fresh and flavorful. A nice spot to stop by if you’re craving poke during your trip!

Great poke spot in Kona, conveniently located “on the street above Costco”. I ordered the spicy tuna and it was excellent—super fresh fish with great flavor and just the right amount of kick. I got one scoop with two sides (seaweed salad and mac & potato salad), served over white rice with dried seaweed on top. Brown rice is also an option, which is a nice touch. Everything was fresh, well-prepared, and very satisfying. At $15 for the full bowl with sides included, it’s a solid value for the quality and portion size. Simple, fresh, and delicious—exactly what you want from a poke spot. Highly recommend.

Came here straight after getting off the plane and Costco! We all realized we should have gotten the #2 2 protein, 2 scoops rice and 2 sides for $20.99 instead of #1, 1 protein, 1 rice, 2 sides for $15.99, but exhaustion addled our brains. A mom and pop shop with a line but fresh poke being chopped and seasoned in front of our eyes! Very good and a great beginning to our Hawaii vacation!

This poke is so good! It's a no-frills place where you get your poke to go (there are benches out front and seating around back. You can order a combo or by the pound. The poke is super fresh and flavorful. I love getting the combo but I also like to add an additional flavor on (that is per pound but can be added to your order). The price point is great and won't break the bank. Service is fast, thorough and friendly. There is some parking out front on the street, but it is somewhat limited (especially if it's a busy day). You can go down the block either way for more, but most folks are getting their food to go, so also fine to wait for someone else to come out. Highly recommend checking this out (especially if you're visiting- it's on the way to or from the airport).

Whenever in Hawaii, Poke. However, I do not see too many poke shops in the Big Island. I am also shocked at the prices of food as of November 2025. Further, I am kinda surprised to see mixed reviews of this establishment. We had variety of ahi and salmon poke, along with variety of sides. They were all tasty. Overall, the location was oddly in an industrial like place. I did not see a place to sit and dine, so we had our food togo. The service was not bad, the ordering was easy and quick and the servers were helpful.

BEST poke place in Kona! 10/10. Every single poke flavor is amazing. The sides are really good and the service is always great. They're fast and parking (street) is decently easy.

Favorite poke place on the island. Love the spicy ahi (actually spicy) and the shoyu ahi. Good selection of choices for both poke and sides. Can also buy fresh fish for cooking at home here too! No parking, in and out service. Affordable for the portion size! Quick service.

Definitely the best poke I've had on this island, the first day we went we saw the kitchen cutting fresh tuna in front of us. Although that's probably the reason it didn't smell good inside. I highly recommend their wasabi poke and oyster poke, all others are good but these two are different. However if you order side don't go for their imitations crab, not is their seaweed salad any good. All their pokes we tried, we loved them. I'd definitely come back!

Pau Hana Poke is located near the airport so I was worried it would be a tourist trap, but it is far from that! Their poke was so fresh and the sides that come with the poke bowls are the best and most unique I've had in Hawai'i. The spicy ahi had the perfect balance of sauce and spice, and the pickled onions weren't too salty with the perfect amount of unami. Great poke to get on your way to/from the airport! Vibe: The store is small but cozy and the staff were so nice. There are tables on the side of the building and benches out front. They have a freezer of to-go items and a wide selection of poke and sides you can easily look through to pick from. Parking: They have free parking in the front of the building, but there aren't many stalls so we ended up parking on the side of the street.

I got the #1 which came with 1 poke, 1 rice, and two sides. The worker recommended the wasabi ahi and the chili garlic ahi. I ended up choosing the chili garlic ahi with a side of seaweed salad and lomi lomi salad. The poke itself was super flavorful and delicious. A good amount of spicy so I'd recommend getting it if you really like spicy food!

Poke was some of the freshest and the shoyu marinade was amazing. The place is small and definitely busy. Would recommend to anyone coming to the main island!

First places we stopped after landing in Kona. It's a small shop with outside seating. We got 2 scoops of protein with rice and 2 sides. There were a few choices of protein to select from. Not sure what I ordered but the poke were delicious. They were fresh and flavorful. Sides were yummy as well.

We just landed in Kona and found Pau Hana Poke for a quick lunch.. Poke was fresh and delicious. Service was fast, friendly and efficient.

Amazing poke. Super fresh and delicious. Try the spicy ahi or any of the salmon options. The staff was kind and positive. Easy location to access with decent amount of street parking. I ate outside in their little side area, nice spot with fresh air. Totally coming back!

Near the Kona Costco in an industrial area is this tiny shop with the yummiest poke and awesomely moist chocolate chip banana bread!! You can get 1 or 2 scoop meal but my daughter and I had other snacks so we went with Kieki bowl which was 1 scoop of rice (either white or brown) and 1 scoop of poke. Kiddo and I didn't want other sides as we had eyed the banana bread on the counter. We took the food and drinks over across the highway in a national park and enjoyed our food in the air conditioned car while overlooking a great view!! Fresh poke in Hawaii is a must!!

Our first stop after landing is to get poke bowl. It was difficult to pick which one to try. The shop owner is nice to allow sample before you buy. The poke is flavorful and fresh, I recommend getting octopus and soy salmon.

As expected from many recommendations sources, this Authentic hawaiian poke spot did not disappoint. So many Poke options even Oysters and Tako variety to choose from. Def get the $20 2scoop poke 2scoop side combo cuz so much to try and choose from. Staff were friendly and swift. Ambiance like a fish order togo fish mart, additional seating with Lysol cans provided to wipe the table and sit and eat. Although flies do accompany you at all time. Overall the rice was perfectly matching the poke combo: I ordered Hawaiian Tuna and Spicy Salmon + pupu combo & Kimchi + 1/4 lb Oyster Oyster was a bit too fishy with 6 giant oyster. Would of been super satisfy just trying two oysters and the rest of the pole combo. Definitely a must visit when coming to Kona, close by the Kona Int'l airport

I've been to four of the Hawaiin islands, and I have to say that this is some of the best poke I have ever had there. The fish was fresh. The sauces were dynamic, and the variety of poke was the most I've ever seen. in the seven days that I was on the island I ate here four times.. each time I had a different poke and they were all fantastic. There was a wide variety of sides as well, but my favorite was their cabbage kimchi.

This was the first meal I ate when we arrived in Hawaii. The fish was so tasty and easy to eat. The small shop had lots of choices. I can't wait to go back again!

Super fresh counter poke spot, and my first stop on the big island! The fish is so fresh, you can literally see them cutting it up in the back! The shoyu ahi was my favorite, so fresh and umami! Definitely on the saltier side so eat with rice/Mac salad. Also really liked the kimchi tako. Honestly everything is good here, you can't go wrong! Only thing is they run out of certain fish pretty fast, so go early! No frills spot, takeout only, but some seating outside on benches. There can be a line but it moves pretty quickly.

This poke shop is convenient if you're looking for more of a to-go shop to hit up before or after the beach. The spicy ahi is so fresh it just melts in your mouth without the fishy taste. Definitely recommend for anyone looking to taste fresh poke!

Not great, would not come again. Warning ran out of salmon at 3pm, expected. However, that was not the issue! The edamame was in sauce but didn't have a taste, the mac salad barely had a taste. Worst of all, the cashier was RUDE!!! She gave hella attitude, no patience. Ruined the whole experience, not a great way to start a vacation!

Excellent poke! It's a marketplace where you choose your own poke, rice and sides. Very fresh!

Delicious and great price!!! On top of the delicious poke, you neeeeeed to get the chantilly ube rice pudding from the fridge (courtesy of Shaka Brudda Kine Snacks). This was BOMBBBB! I couldn't stop eating it!!!! I could eat this every day. The texture was unlike any other rice pudding, it was almost like a cake! Our ranking: 1- wasabi ahi - our favorite!!! I don't like wasabi but I like this 2- California roll ahi - actually tastes like a Cali roll! 3- shoyu ahi - good! 4- spicy ahi - Not a lots of kick and was a little overpowered by the mayo. Still good but we liked the other variations much more We liked them almost as much as we liked Da Poke Shack. Overall great place with friendly team!

Under-assuming spot where all the locals go - one of our favorite places to find food! I had 3 different mac salads in my first 24 hours on island. This one was my favorite! A perfect mix of mac/potato salad. The ocean salad was sooo good, as was the spicy ahi! We also picked up some li hing mui gummy bears if you're looking for authentic local flavors - you found it!

Awesome poke spot, you see them literally cutting the fish it's so fresh. Everything was very fresh and flavorful. Perfect spot near the airport. You can get a bowl or pay by the pound. It's a quick service deli style place.

This was my first poke meal in Hawaii and, boy, did it set the bar high for all the other poke I was going to eat during my Hawaii trip. Another place in Kona that meets the expectations of 5-stars on Yelp. By the time my friends and I got there, it was in the afternoon, so there weren't that many choices left. Luckily, as a salmon lover, there was some salmon left. They have a simple ordering menu for their poke bowls. #1 Hapaha - $15.99 - 1 scoop rice + 1 scoop poke + 2 sides #2 Hapalua - $20.99 - 2 scoop rice + 2 scoop poke + 2 sides Omg, every bite was so delicious and fresh. Perfectly seasoned and fish is so fresh in Hawaii. Such great quality. Back home in NJ, our poke bowls are tiny diced fish pieces or mushy pieces that are over-sauced and overpowered with so many other toppings. And the abalone was good, so flavorful and tender. A great way to try abalone for the first time. Tastes like clam. They had so many sides to choose from. I'll share the sides in my pictures section. You'll probably have to zoom in because of the reflections. And, they are so nice and patient there, and, so helpful, too, as you stand there confused and overwhelmed at wanting everything. If you like poke or want to have good poke for your very first time and you are in the area, this place is a must. And, if you don't want to have the fish, there are the many sides to try. Ugh, I wish I lived nearby so that I could go here whenever I want. If I'm ever back in Kona, I am definitely stopping by here! FYI: -It is a purely "order and go" place. There are some seats outside, but limited. -The place is small, so you probably have to wait outside if the line gets long, which we had to do. -Oh! You can ask them for a taste. -They ask you if you want furikake on your rice, which is kind of like the EBTB seasoning but Japanese style with a mixture of seaweed, sesame seeds, fish, fish flavored flakes, sugar, salt, and various seasonings. -BTW, lomi lomi salmon is salted salmon, tomatoes, onions, and green onion, but seems like the majority of the dish is tomatoes.

After landing and picking up the rental car, this was my first stop after doing a quick yelp search and it did not disappoint. Parking is mostly side street parking and it's a takeout spot with some benches outside. Ordered two #1 Hapaha with limu ahi and #1 Hapaha with spicy ahi which comes with two sides of your choice. We opted for the ocean salad (seaweed salad) and Mac salad. The ocean salad was good! We were surprised by the amount of potatoes in their Mac salad. The limu ahi was on the lighter and fisher side so we definitely preferred the spicy and creamy spicy ahi. We were a little disappointed with the portion of fish but the fish was very fresh!

** Fresh Poke with generous portions and reasonable prices. Perfect to take togo or enjoy on the spot. On my week long vacation to the Big Island, this was probably my wife and I's favorite spot. We opted for the #2 with different varieties of their ahi such as the spicy ahi, shoyu ahi, chili crunch ahi, etc. For our sides we would go with their seaweed salad and imitation crab. Though I'm usually a big salmon guy, I'd definitely recommend going with the ahi as that seems to be what the local option is. The food comes in togo containers so it's perfect to take to the beach, or enjoy on one of the tables / benches outside the restaurant. Portions are generous - can get away with sharing a #2 or if your hungry can also order your own. We saw them cutting up and preparing the ahi in the back so you know it's fresh!

Yummy poke spot!! I was visiting from Oahu in February, and saw great reviews about this poke place. I liked that these bowls come with choices of sides, which some poke spots do not offer. I had the one choice spicy ahi with mac and ocean salad. We went around 1 pm and they were sold out of a few poke options, but were still making more. I had to wait a few mins while they made another batch of the spicy ahi and it came out pretty quickly. There was a bit too much sauce on the spicy ahi than I prefer, but flavor was good and not too spicy. Might've been because of the new batch, in other pictures on yelp the spicy doesn't look like it's drowning in sauce like in mine. Rice was soft and furikake on top was ono. I'll be in Kona again and will definitely be back to try the other poke! The ube rice pudding also looks to die for!

Small poké shop loved by locals. There are some benches in front and behind the shop where the food can be enjoyed. I had a small platter which includes one scoop, rice, and two sides. They have a good variety of sides. The salmon was good and fresh but s8nce it was shoyu it was a bit salty. My partner enjoyed his kimchi shrimp.

5 star poke... for Big Island. Just a heads up, this place makes poke bowls like the mainland. The combinations work but it's not like Poke Bowls on Oahu. The staff is friendly and the place is clean. Good spot for grabbing a quick bite to eat.

Fresh, fast, and flavorful--this is one of the better poke spots in Kona. The spicy ahi is the standout. It's got a nice kick, creamy texture, and the fish is fresh--not mushy or overly sauced like some other places. The flavor leans bold, so if you're into spice, it's a win. Portions are generous and the pricing is fair for the quality. There's a solid variety of toppings and mix-ins to make your bowl your own, and everything tastes clean and vibrant. It's a no-frills spot, mostly for takeout, but perfect for grabbing a bowl to enjoy by the beach. One star off only because the spicy sauce can sometimes overshadow the fish. Overall, a reliable stop for poke lovers--especially if you're craving something with a little heat.

Great spot nearby the airport to grab some fresh and super yummy poke right when you get off the plane! We got the #2 with salmon, Hawaiian style ahi, kimchi & Mac salad. We were able to split it between two people! Delicious!

Poke was fresh and decent. Not my favorite and probably wouldn't go back. There's a few benches on an industrial stretch to sit on outside, but otherwise no places to really sit and enjoy your poke and the mac salad was terrible. The starch from the potatoes created this really odd texture and flavor. Overall its a decent place, but probably wouldn't come back.

Smaller counter only service place that sells excellent authentic poke. The best poke we had on this trip (and yes, we had a lot of poke). You can either buy poke by the pound or poke bowls. Come early because when they run out of a particular flavor, that's it for the day for that flavor. The fish was very fresh and the flavors were on point, not overly saucy.

This was one of my favorite poke joints on the big island. I love that they offer a small size portion, which is the perfect quick bite! Service is super fast and there is outdoor seating on the side of the building. Above all fish is really fresh and flavors are immaculate!

Solid poke, very fresh, good portion (can split the two scoop bowl between two people). Few picnic tables around the corner to sit and eat.

This place is a hidden gem! Their spicy ahi is so flavorful, the best I've ever had and their kimchi was delicious. The ocean salad was a perfect combination of both sweet and savory. Right when you enter, the place has this sort of just right chill vibes, which is very nice. The people were fast but informative, guiding us to which poke we could most enjoy, which we did!

Overall Experience: 9.4/10 This was the freshest poke on the island, at least according to me. The shop is located close to the costco and was relatively small. There is no indoor seating but some benches and umbrellas to the side of the building to eat. The poke felt so perfect and had a melted in your mouth feeling. The balance in their shoyu poke was incredible. Just the perfect amount of soy sauce and spices. It let the fish shine while giving it a perfect amount of salty, umami, and freshness. The spicy ahi was also as impressive with the same fresh fish. The spicy had a small kick to it and it was a great balance of hot sauce and mayo used. The green onions added an amazing balance to the dish. I got the kimchi cabbage for a side and it was tasty fresh kimchi, and the seaweed salad was delicious as well. The service was nice and friendly. Overall I would highly recommend this shop! Its a great first place to visit for poke and even try poke for the first time!

WHEN DO YOU PAU HANA *** There are of course many local options for poke but after much deliberation, we decided upon Pau Hana Poke for lunch. Order at the counter - choose between two poke bowl options - hapaha (1 scoop rice, 1 scoop poke, 2 sides) or the upgraded hapalua (2 scoop rice, 2 scoop poke 2 sides). I ordered the hapalua - I chose the salmon poke and the California Roll tuna poke with two sides - everything tasted fresh and delicious. I also recommend trying the butter mochi for dessert - not too sweet or buttery. We took our food outside to the bright blue benches to eat - limited seating but we didn't have issues securing a seat for our group of 5. Will definitely be back next time I'm back on the Big Island!

Fresh fish, a little kick (spice) in all versions. Patient and friendly staff. Either buy by pound or a bowl, either way will satiate your hunger. Don't follow yelp directions, park in front of the building on Kamanu St. furthest away from stop sign.

One of the best poke we've had in the islands. I'm so glad my cousin and I found this place and got to try it out. Service was fast and the workers were friendly. As for seating, they have extra tables on the side of the building. They also have benches in front of the store. The poke was fresh and tasty! I got ahi shoyu and wasabi ahi. I honestly like how we got to choose our own sides. I got seaweed salad and imitation grab.

Perhaps some of the freshest and most delicious poke I have had. You can see them cutting tuna in the back. We ordered the AhiPoke Bowl w/ Spicy Ahi and mac salad, Shoyu Ahi, and Kimchi Tako. The tuna is so fresh and the sauces they were paired with were both delicious. I preferred the Shoyu Ahi more as I feel like the mayo in the Spicy ahi overpowered the tuna a little bit. Everything was so good- no complaints! We came at ~2:00pm on a weekday and there was a bit of a line (15 minutes). It moved quickly though and was well worth the wait! No seating available inside- grab and go counter style. There are some benched outside but no tables. I will definitely be coming back to Pua Hana and highly recommend you give them a visit!

Ambiance is grab and go, but you want to eat outside if you aren't in a hurry. The service was very friendly and helped me pick some options since I was being indecisive. The food is fantastic! Some of the best Poke I have had on the island and trust me, I've been eating it almost every day since getting here. The prices are very reasonable too! Try the pickled ginger, you won't regret it.

The poke was delicious and very fresh! I wish I tried this place earlier in my trip and not on the last day. The poke bowl was worth it and the sides were delicious! The ube rice pudding hits the spot after the meal and the banana bread for a snack on the airplane ride to Oahu. Customer service was amazing and parking was difficult to find. Would recommend going early or having someone wait in the car while you order. Would recommend 100% to go.

One of the first poke stops on our visit to Kona. The place is small compared to other poke shops. However, the poke was fresh and delicious! There were many choices and a variety of fish to choose from. The portions are generous and enough for two people to share. Highly recommend this poke shop for fresh and delicious fish!

We were excited for some fresh poke. It is like a seafood market, order at the counter. Service was food. The tuna was delicious, fresh, seasoned well. Salmon was also yummy, but I prefer the tuna. Mac salad was okay, kind of bland

Small family run operation that has a great selection of poke. Walk down and around the corner to picnic tables to enjoy some of the best Poke in Hawaii. Right near Costco

This place was busy when we visited for a weekday lunch and I can see why. There are tons of different pokes to try, a variety of salads, and all of it was perfectly seasoned and very fresh. We got their largest platter to share which came with two pokes, two sides and rice. I probably should have gotten two because we enjoyed it so much and ate it all up quickly. The staff were friendly and worked through the line of customers quickly. Many customers were eating their poke on the benches outside. There are no tables inside and no picnic tables outside as this is in a business park so you pretty much need to take it to go somewhere else. I'd return.

They were friendly and the food was great. Everything was fresh. 85 characters, and the tres leches was dope on a rope.