Waimanalo Poke Stop — Restaurant in Oʻahu

If you’re in the Waimānalo area and looking for an authentic, local, and non-touristy spot to grab some amazing food, The Waimānalo Poke Stop is a must!

We started with the Nalo Fried Special with Spam, and wow—talk about comfort food. The rice was flavorful and loaded with chopped green onions, little bits of spam, and what I’m pretty sure were chopped pink Naruto rice cakes. Add in the eggs, and it was everything you could want in a hearty, satisfying dish—especially if you’re a spam lover like me.

Next up were the ube pancakes, which were honestly a showstopper. Soft, fluffy, and perfectly cooked, topped with fresh blueberries, strawberries, whipped cream, and a generous drizzle of rich ube sauce. The portion size was spot-on for two people to share without feeling overly heavy, and every bite had that unique sweet, earthy flavor of ube. Definitely did not disappoint.

For the main event, we tried the Fresh Poke Plate, and it was hands down some of the best poke I’ve had. We chose the Ahi Shoyu and Limu (Hawaiian) poke—both super fresh, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. The plate came with two scoops of rice, seaweed, cucumber, crab mix, and this sweet and spicy dried fish called Daegu, which added a nice little kick and crunch. Since I love poke nachos, I ordered a side of chips to scoop everything up with—and it was the perfect combo!

Beyond the food, the service here was wonderful. The woman at the front counter was so sweet and helpful. She took the time to answer all of our questions with a smile and made ordering super easy.

All in all, The Waimānalo Poke Stop is the real deal—delicious food, great service, and a true local gem. Skip the tourist traps and come here instead. You won’t...

It's 19 Sep 25. We were driving out on the windward side stopping at Hanauma Bay, Along Blowhole, and Makapuu lookout and got to Waimanalo around lunchtime. Found this place and was impressed. They've been open only 5 months. The menu selection was small during our visit but was still a good selection. I got the ahi katsu and my wife got the pastele stew. Wow! The portion was more than expected, especially the ahi katsu (see the two pictures, original and after eating one layer of ahi). Both dishes was onolicious and broke da mouth (delicious and flavorful). I definitely recommend you stop here of you can. We wish them the best for a...

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Hands down the BEST poke shop I’ve ever been to—and I eat a lot of poke.

The fish was incredibly fresh, the toppings were super generous, and everything was perfectly balanced in flavor. You can tell they care about quality here.

But what really stood out was the service—everyone was so genuinely friendly and welcoming. They took the time to explain options, made great recommendations, and even offered samples to help us decide what to order. It felt more like being a regular than a first-time customer.

If you love poke (or even if you’re just curious), this place is a must-visit. I’ll...