If you're in the HK area and want your poke fix, Paina Cafe is my favorite choice. I especially love the Crunch Bowls which you can choose your poke...usually I go with the Spicy Ahi. They pack it with lots of poke and just enough rice. (Don't you just hate places that give so little poke and too much rice?!) Many of their other dishes are pretty good so you really can't go wrong. I've tried their plates, smoothies, teas, dips, salads...and they are all pretty good.
There aren't many seats inside so you may have to sit outside, take it home, or take it to the beach. Love Paina Cafe.. wish they would open one on the Windward side!!
Fast service, food is delicious. No bathroom, all types of payments accepted. Space to eat in is a bit limited. No outside seatings but there are nearby places to sit outside. The menu is affordable and very inviting atmosphere.
Great fresh poke. Had the shoyu ahi tuna and a friend got the spicy ahi tuna. I had the crunch bowl and it was good! You can tell they marinate the poke because it has a lot of flavor.
Perfect, well-priced poke bowls. I could come here every day!! Great service too and friendly people. Their Paina Bowl (pictured here) and Poke Crunch Bowl are to die for!
Unassuming entrance, poke was really fresh and great value for the money. My partner who doesn't even like mayo loved the creamy sauce on his seared ahi. I really enjoyed the salmon poke, plenty of masago too. On a whim we got the lychee Italian cream soda, and it hit the spot on that sunny day. There is outdoor seating around the back of the building with a view of the water.
Paina Cafe - Koko Marina
This is one of the first Poke shops I had visited when I moved to Oahu, from the Big Island.
I went to buy Poke today and was so happy with the results.
I ordered a Limu Poke with some Sriracha Sauce on it. It was the perfect way to end my day.
Sat by the beach with my friend and talked stories all while enjoying this fresh bowl.
They have a lot of options and specials so I hope you have a chance to check them out
The best Poké I've had. They were out of the beef that went along with the bowl so I chose the Kailua Pig which was delicious. I will make this place my go-to spot when I come back!
Nice place. Great hang out spot. The crew there were really nice and helpful. I was blown away by the prices especially in Hawaii Kai. $12 Hawaiian plate lunch
Thank you for all the years of amazing top notch poke bowls! I was so sad to see the closed sign today. Best of luck with your new ventures and know the poke crunch bowl has a special place in my heart as my absolute favorite treat!
Cesar Espinosa Sarabia
+5
Excellent walk, easy, can be good for all ages, a must do.
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