Tamashiro Market
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During my trip to Honolulu, Hawaii, I had the pleasure of visiting Tamashiro Market, a gem that deserves a solid 5-star rating. Firstly, the standout feature of this market is its fresh and delicious poke, offering a great variety that caters to different palates. Furthermore, the pricing is remarkably affordable, providing great value for the quality on offer. However, it's important to note that Tamashiro Market does have the distinct aroma of a fish market. This is hardly surprising, yet it's something to be mindful of before visiting. Essentially, it's part of the authentic experience. Additionally, the staff here are notably friendly, adding to the overall positive atmosphere of the market. Unfortunately, there are a couple of drawbacks. Parking is limited, available only in front of the shop, which can be a bit of a challenge. Also, there's no eat-in corner, so it's more of a grab-and-go situation. In conclusion, my experience at Tamashiro Market was thoroughly enjoyable, and it's a place I would definitely revisit on my next trip to Honolulu. The market stands out for its quality seafood, affordable prices, and friendly service, despite the minor inconveniences of limited parking and the lack of dining space. kellychan360
Kelly ChanKelly Chan
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This was my last stop in Hawaii on the way to the airport (super close), and I’m so glad I made a point to come here. The poke bowl here is almost too good to be true. You can only get one type of poke with each bowl, but you can choose any type you want with no additional costs. Honestly the fact that the poke bowl here costs only $12 is simply mind blowing! On top of that, the staff serves everything with care and the aloha spirit. He let me try a piece of each of the ahi tunas so I could decide which one to get. I swear, every single one I tried was amazing, but I chose the spicy ahi tuna which was world class. The massive chunks of fresh ahi; in an amazing spicy sauce, with the sides that it comes with it is literally perfection. This was probably be one of the best bowls of poke that I’ll ever have. Sometimes poke is too salty for me, but this place actually was the perfect amount of seasoning. I saw it on a Mark Wiens video and I’m so glad I did, truly a local gem!
Farshad PFarshad P
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Finally made it to Tamashiro after hearing about it for so long, and I’m really glad I did. The vibe when you walk in is super chill and welcoming — nothing fancy, just local and laid-back, which I appreciated. A friend recommended I try the Lomi Oio, which is definitely one of those “local favorites” thats not everyone might be used to. It’s got that unique, soft texture — definitely an acquired taste, but I’m glad I gave it a shot. We also ordered the king crab (so fresh!) and “Da Real Kine” poke — turns out it actually won Poke Fest in 2020, and yeah, it lives up to the hype. What stood out the most was the service. Super fast, and the staff actually listens. If you’re not sure about something, they’ll offer you a sample, no problem. That kind of attention makes a big difference. I’ll be back for sure.
r3xr3x
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Great selection of fish ranging from sashimi grade toro to whole local caught parrot fish and everything in between. I was not a fan of the poke here. The fish was fresh but the oil they used made the large strips a little slimy. The furikake is a little different from the poke I'm used to. No sesame seeds, sugar or salt. Just small strips of nori. I also tried the sailfish ginger poke which had a crunchy texture. The ginger masked any taste of the fish. Marlon poke is also available. Ask for a sample to determine which you may like. For a small market it has an impressive selection of Asian vegetables to make most Japanese, Thai and Chinese dishes. Prices are moderate and parking is available in front for free.
Jason WrightJason Wright
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Full service old style fish market with local and imported fish, both fresh and frozen. Includes hard to find seafood from Japan and elsewhere. Produce and prepared food section includes cooked fish, musubi, and of course poke, poke, poke. If you need a fresh fish, take a number, they will help you select and clean and cut for you if you wish, and wrap in pink paper and you can put in provided plastic bags. Fish cutters are friendly and knowledgeable. Parking is available across the street in the church, but make sure you don't jaywalk and wait for the light because more than once I've seen HPD monitoring from a discrete location and ticket. Enjoy!
Ernie P.Ernie P.
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Can I call this place a hidden gem or everyone knows about it already? I followed the famous Food Youtuber, Mark Wiens, here and was very satisfied. It is a local market that serves fresh poke and other pre-made dishes. Hot lunches served between 11.00-13.30 Mon to Fri. Since we were there early morning, we got to try their poke bowl of Amichili ($12.95) and a side of half a pound Spicy tuna ($10.27). Both were super delicious! The fish were smooth and buttery. I guess it is because they’ve never been frozen. The staff are nice and friendly. Limited parking available in front of the shop. No eat-in corner. Highly recommend!!
Sivaporn SSivaporn S
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802 N King St, Honolulu, HI 96817
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(808) 841-8047
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tamashiromarket.website
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attractions: Costco Wholesale, Best Buy, Regal Dole Cannery, The Home Depot, Foster Botanical Garden, Izumo Taishakyo Mission of Hawaii, Honolulu Ford, MiO’s Designs Barbershop, Ross Dress for Less, Palama on King, restaurants: Liliha Bakery, Liliha Bakery Nimitz, Bob's Bar-B-Que Restaurants, Kamehameha Bakery Inc, Tanaka Saimin, Egghead Cafe, Little Joe's Steakhouse, Zippy's Dillingham, Young's Fish Market, Diner's Upscale Hawaii

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