Andrea Cox
visited on a Fri afternoon for lunch passing thru the I44 looking for healthy eats. I had a poke bowl which was perfect in every way a poke bowl should be. The small size is plenty for anyone for lunch. You get plenty of items to choose from to add. The sauces were delicious! I’m from CA and have been eating poke bowls for maybe 12 years. My guy had a hot plate with pulled pork. We also eat a lot of hawaiin food in CA. This place was pretty good to compare too especially for the Ozarks!! good portions. I’d like an option for poke nachos, those are my fav! Very nice lady working there too. and the place is clean and decorated cute themed, great place to take a date if you dont mind ordering first then picking a seat. Its a tad bit pricey but most places are going to be $30+ for two. We would recommend and come back if we are ever in Joplin again. healthy food!
… moreArielle Speer
It was our first time and we had a lot of questions about the food to avoid food allergies. While the cashier didnt know the answers she patiently consulted with the chef to answer all our questions and had a great attitude. We were able to find dairy and soy free options that were delicious with huge portions. It was really cute in there and we plan to try it again. I think the only down sides are it is all disposable dishes and plastic ware and the back bathroom area smelled so weird when heading into the sun room. Otherwise, such a fun and unique place for our small city.
… moreTruth5seeker
This little place has been in business 3 years this coming spring. They’ve done well to make it through some challenging economical times. This was a recommendation by my gen z son. The food is outstanding and the story is even better. This family owned business is run by former Hawaiian residents father and son and extended family. They were displaced during Hawaii fires and relocated back to the states to support aging parents. I am so excited that they have brought diversity and culture to Joplin Missouri. The staff is attentive, kind and most of all grateful for every patron that walks through the door. The food portions are more than substantial and the quality is fresh and delicious. I love how they prepare the food in to go boxes making take home easy for any of the generous portions of food that you don’t have room for. They offer a selection of domestic beers and wine slushies as well as regular soft drinks and other options. Soft drinks free refills. Be sure and stop by for lunch sometime and support this local business. You won’t be sorry and you will bring your friends. Stay blessed
… moreMary Colvin
I officially have a new favorite restaurant. I have a daughter that lives in Las Vegas, and one of my favorite things when going to see her is going to eat Hawaiian barbecue. So, when someone suggested this restaurant for lunch I was all in. I was blown away! The food was perfection! The portions were large, the service was so friendly, and the atmosphere was great. I can’t suggest this restaurant enough. I was tempted to go back for dinner the same day. My only wish would be for them to expand to Pittsburg, Kansas so I could eat it every single day!
… moreKIRSTEN WOLF
The best Mahi Mahi tacos I’ve ever had. Good was made to order and served hot. 10/10
… moreKyLeigh Harris
Coming through town on a work trip, and I do my best to eat healthy & stay away from fast food chains. When I searched “poke” on my maps, this was the ONLY place in town that came up! Added bonus that it’s a local joint, because as a business owner myself, I love to support small businesses! Delicious food, reasonably priced, and great atmosphere. I will be back!
… moreDarryl descour
New place for us, street parallel parking downtown updated storefront. Very modern and updated interior with a surf island vibe.
The food menus were displayed on two large flat screen TVs and needed to be explained by the friendly order taker.
I had a salmon poke wrap and my wife had a small mahi-mahi rice bowl, both were prepared fresh and were delicious.
They offer Island themed beer but unfortunately didn’t have the one I selected in stock, so we both opted for Pepsi Zero.
The meal was delivered to the table once ready, they have complimentary cold lemon water available while we waited. The retro condiment bar needed to be restocked before we were able to enjoy our meal. The portion was large enough to be taken home.
You’re paying for high quality fresh fish in the middle of the country so it’s a little pricey, both our meals together were over $42.00.
The place was very clean and had an upbeat inviting vibe, however they did have a large bag fresh lettuce blend out on the counter during our entire visit, something that surely should have been refrigerated.
The acoustics are poor, a family with a several young children entered after we started eating. They were extremely loud, but quieted once fed.
… moreL’Erin Brooks
My husband and I love walking into the hungry monkey being greeted with a warm welcome and the smell of delicious food. This family owned and operated establishment is a great unique vibe to the Joplin community. Its cooked upon order and full of flavor. They have a great menu of different options. We always have the poke bowl with cooked ahi tuna, cilantro lime sauce, shredded carrots, mango, avocado, cucumber and seaweed salad. If you’ve never been and enjoy unique flavor, this place is your place! Tammy, Terri, Kaden and his wife Nicolette are all friendly and overall great folks.
… moreDawson Hall
This place is an absolute gem. I have been wanting to go here for a long time and so glad I finally did. I always thought it was going to be super expensive but their prices are extremely good and reasonable. This was my first Hawaiian food experience and it has now inspired me to come back and try some more. I got the loco moco and my wife got a poke bowl both with the pork and it was fantastic. The flavors of the loco moco were very rich and savory and the pork was perfection. The macaroni salad was also a nice refreshing touch. We also got spam Musubi as well and it was delicious super tender and a great starter to our meal. We will be back and probably several times, this is one of my new favorite spots in Joplin.
… moreCedric Zumwalt
Delicious Hawaiian Island food. The place is small but accommodating. Customer service is excellent. The food is prepared with a master’s touch. The very best food I have found since I moved from
Hawaii. This is my favorite dining establishment.
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