Is Ono Seafood worth it?

Worth it if…Lives up to the hype · +23Family-run Kapahulu poke shop since 1995; takeout bowls with a few picnic tables

Worth it, with conditions. 4.6 stars from about 2,800 Google reviews; reviewers consistently praise the freshness and house miso and shoyu ahi.

Hype36How famous and hyped it is

Reality59Evidence-based, votes take over as they come in

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An easy, close introduction to real Hawaiian poke from a family shop that has run since 1995.

Why Reality is 59

Lives up to its fame4/54.6 stars from about 2,800 Google reviews; reviewers consistently praise the freshness and house miso and shoyu ahi.

Value for money3/5Around $17+ for a bowl is normal for Honolulu poke, but a few reviewers say portions are smaller and pricier than elsewhere.

Can’t get it elsewhere3/5Good poke is easy to find on Oʻahu, including supermarket counters. Ono's draw is its family history and recipes.

Easy to do3/5Five minutes from Waikīkī with a fast line, but the lot is tiny, there are only two tables, and it is open only Tue–Sat until 4 p.m.

What people loved

Very fresh fish; shoyu, spicy and house miso ahi are the most-praisedStill the founding family's recipes, with the 89-year-old founder visiting almost dailyFast, friendly counter service; staff explain the day's fishFive minutes from Waikīkī; take bowls to the beach or Kapiʻolani Park

What wore them down

Bowls start around $17, and some find portions smaller than other poke shopsOnly two picnic tables, so it is basically takeoutLimited parkingShort hours: closes 4 p.m., and closed Sunday and Monday

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Booking: Walk-up counter; no reservations. Lunch is busiest, but the line moves fast.

StatusStill open at 747 Kapahulu Ave. and still run by the founding Sakuma family; a second shop opened in Hawaiʻi Kai in 2019Source · Checked Oct 16, 2026

HoursTue–Sat 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; closed Sunday and MondaySource · Checked Oct 16, 2026

PricePoke bowls start at $17; toppings extra; poke also sold by the pound (Jan 2025)Source · Checked Oct 16, 2026

SeatingTakeout counter with two picnic tables outsideSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026

ParkingSmall, limited lotSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026

From Waikīkīabout 5 min by carSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026

Opening hours (Google)

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

In their words

“The tuna here is really fresh, which is the whole thing with poke, and you can taste it immediately.”

Elizabeth Wang · Google review · a month ago

“It was delicious but the portion is smaller and pricier than other poke places around the island but I still recommend it.”

Allen Vu · Google review · 5 months ago

“There is limited parking unfortunately, but that comes with the busy Waikiki area.”

J C · Google review · 5 months ago

“This has become a staple for visits to Honolulu.”

Laura J. Hemming · Google review · a month ago

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Questions people ask

Is Ono Seafood still open on Kapahulu?

Yes. As of July 2026 the original 747 Kapahulu Ave. shop is still run by the founding Sakuma family, and a second shop operates in Hawaiʻi Kai (501 Kealahou St.).

What are Ono Seafood's hours?

Google lists Tuesday–Saturday 9 a.m.–4 p.m., closed Sunday and Monday.

How much is a poke bowl at Ono Seafood?

Bowls started at $17 in January 2025, with toppings extra.

Is there seating at Ono Seafood?

Only two picnic tables outside. Most people take their bowl to the beach or a park.

What should I order at Ono Seafood?

Reviewers most often recommend the shoyu ahi and the house-made miso ahi, or a mix of both.