ashley santos
We had an amazing experience. If you’re craving poke or are looking for a good place to try it for the first time, definitely come here. Not only is the staff incredibly helpful and extremely friendly, they make you feel super comfortable, they also will give you a sample of their options to help you make your choice (although I don’t think there’s a wrong answer. Everything is delicious.)
… moreElisavet Bekiai
Amazing place! Truly the best poke of my life. The fish was super fresh and the poke was very very delicious. The staff was very friendly and helpful. They helped us choose and made us try different options. The serving was generous. Must try place!
… moreAna Fischer
Hands down the best poke we had on the Big Island was at Pono Hawaiian
Everything was unbelievably fresh — you can truly taste the difference. This was our first time trying poke, and the owner was there along with his amazing staff, which made the whole experience even better. Everyone was so welcoming, friendly, and genuinely excited to help us.
They encouraged us to try different varieties and walked us through their favorites, but also let us sample several options so we could figure out what we loved. That kind of hospitality made such a difference, especially as first-timers.
And the poke itself? Beyond delicious. Perfectly seasoned, incredibly fresh, and just bursting with flavor. It honestly made us obsessed — we haven’t stopped craving poke since!
Such a fun, memorable experience with incredible food and even better service. We would go back in a heartbeat.
… moreJulie Clingo
Best poke I’ve had! I got the kimchi shrimp and the garlic aioli poke, with takuan (pickled Japanese radish) and okinawan sweet potato. The flavors and textures were all excellent, with perfectly seasoned rice. The prices are shockingly decent, too! Definitely give them a shot if you have even a passing fancy for poke
… moreKat Chen
Best poke I’ve ever had!!! Spicy ahi is always great, Okinawan sweet potato is so soft, and the garlic shrimp is a sleeper hit. Incredible quality all around. Malcolm, Mamu, Podge, and the whole team are amazing people and I can’t wait to come back
… moreMasha Crawford
Pono Hawaiian Style Deli is absolutely outstanding! The staff is incredibly friendly and full of aloha, and each bowl is made with real precision and love. I ordered the Wasabi Aioli and the California – both super fresh and absolutely delicious. They even treated me to an ube cookie. Totally worth the drive, and I’ll definitely be back.
… moreiLLoCano808
Best poke spot on the island, no question. Everything is always super fresh and tastes ono every time. The staff are all so friendly and make you feel welcome as soon as you walk in. This is my go-to place whenever I’m craving poke, and I’m stoked it’s right here in Waikoloa Village. If you know, you know
… moreChalel
This is a FANTASTIC local Poke deli. If you are considering it, you must go!! They have fresh ingredients and make your bowl to order with a friendly aloha and a great vibe. We were lucky enough to try the Hawaiian Chilipepah Watah (pepper water) and ended up buying a bottle too! They have a wonderful variety for any person looking for an absolutely delicious Poke meal. I could not recommend this place more!!
… moreJennifer Sorbello
Delicious and friendly service, a wide variety of poke choices to choose from. And of course everything was super fresh. Shown is my son’s 2-choice poke bowl, soon after he started devouring it.
… moreLaʻakea Rosales Ibarra
Pono’s Hawaiian Deli in Waikoloa is hands down the best poke. The fish is unbelievably fresh, the rice is absolute perfection, and every bite tastes so clean and flavorful. My go to poke are the spicy ahi, California ahi, and garlic ahi. You can’t go wrong. Don’t skip the sides either. The namasu and kimchee cucumber are incredible. A must stop every time we’re in Waikoloa!
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