If you've never had poke before, it's a must-try on your next visit to Maui. Maybe it sounds a little strange (raw fish, you know), but this traditional Hawaiian dish may just surprise you.
If you've never had Poke, it's a Hawaiian dish with raw fish that's diced and seasoned. There's a bunch of different seasonings and sauces that they put on top. Most modern versions have either a soy sauce or mayonnaise base.
It's served on a bed of white or brown rice. Add furikake or unagi sauce, and you have a delicious, high-protein meal perfect for a beach day.
If you've never had poke before, we'd recommend starting with a spicy ahi (tuna) variety. or a garlic-crunch salmon variety. Fresh is better than frozen (although there is a big price difference between the two). You can get "one choice," or add one or two more varieties to your bowl to try.
With lean protein, Omega-3s, and delicious rice, poke is not the worst thing you can eat. There's always a risk with eating raw fish, and of course, the toppings and sauce you choose can increase (or decrease) the health component.
Also, you're on vacation! Don't worry about it too much... when in Maui!
Now that we've convinced you that you should try Poke out, make sure to go to one of these spots to get the best Poke on Maui.
This food truck in Kahului is a fantastic spot to go get a poke bowl. It's located across from Costco, making it a perfect spot to stop after you load up on your groceries for the week.
With fresh fish and fresh local ingredients, Like Poke is going to give you the most delicious poke you'll find on the island. Need gluten-free poke? This is the place to be
You may never expect to find delicious (or Ono as they say in Hawaii) poke at a liquor store, but Tamura's Fine Wine and Liquor is the place to go. With generous serving sizes and delicious toppings, you'll find something for everyone.
Plus, with locations in Wailuku, Kahului, and Kihei, you can fit it into your adventure schedule, no matter what you have planned!
The winner for convenience and deliciousness, Foodland has a tried-and-true poke bar. Grab a snack and some groceries (or just a cold drink to go with your food) and then head out on the rest of your day.
Frozen poke at Foodland is a super affordable meal, coming in at less than $10 for a poke bowl that will keep you full until dinner. Even the fresh poke is at an affordable price!
Grab your bowl and head to a nearby beach park for a perfect afternoon.
Whether you like poke or haven't tried it yet (the only two options, truly), there's no better place to try it than on Maui! Get the best of the best fresh fis,h and let us know what flavors you like best!
