Hawaiian Poke History

If you’ve ever had an opportunity to eat Hawaiian poke, then you know that it’s a delightful dish to serve as an appetizer, side dish or main course. Typically, this staple plate is prepared with ahi tuna, candlenut, seaweed, limu and sea salt; however, it has taken many different forms since it was introduced into the public sphere in 1970s. While establishments all over The Aloha State have their own variations, Da Hawaiian Poke in Honolulu is famous for using locally sourced ingredients and preparing each and every bowl exactly as their customers like.

In its beginnings, Hawaiian poke was simply a snack prepared by fisherman who wanted to use their fresh catch as the primary ingredient of a meal. Since most cabins were stocked with soy sauce and sesame oil, they cut up their tuna and salmon into tiny chunks and seasoned it with these condiments. Usually, they’d top their invention off with sea salt and green onion, among whatever else was available on board. …show more content…
You can choose from fresh caught ahi, Atlantic salmon or a variety of other fishes, and then flavor with a mixture of sauce, ranging from wasabi aioli or house shoyu. Finally, you can top off your bowl of Hawaiian poke with more seafood, vegetables or whatever else you’d like.

While Hawaiian poke has come a long way over the years, Da Hawaiian Poke likes to think that they’ve stayed true to the tradition by allowing their guests to get experimental with fresh, all natural ingredients. To browse their menu, visit them online, or call the restaurant directly at (808)