CuisinePoke
Price$
Neighbourhoodkapahulu
The dishTwo-scoop poke bowl

Tip: Closed Sunday and Monday. Eat at Ala Wai Park; sells out by 16:00 weekends.

Location

Address: 747 Kapahulu Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816

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