Parade of Poke: All the New Poke Coming to Frolic’s May 16 Poke Fest

Here’s who‘s coming to the 2026 Poke Fest and the exclusive poke creations they’re serving.
Frolic Hawai‘i,

 

Frolic’s 9th Annual Poke Fest is going to be so ‘ono—not only are veteran poke shops and newcomers vying for the fan favorite King of Poke Fest vote, competition fever has spread to exciting non-poke specialists who are also creating new poke dishes. All this takes place at the island’s biggest poke celebration next Saturday, May 16, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Ka Makana Ali‘i.

 

The day is not just about poke: Trishnalei and the Situationships are performing live from 5 to 7 p.m., and admission to the whole event is free, as are keiki activities and music and entertainment all evening.

 

Poke Passes, available for purchase online, will get you a 4-ounce portion of exclusive new Poke Fest poke from five poke vendors of your choice, plus a special access fast lane at each booth and this exclusive new insulated logo tote to keep your poke cool. Poke Passes sell out every year, so get them fast.

 

 

Pokefest Cooler Bag Pc Ka Makana Alii

Photo: Frolic Hawai‘i

 

Frolic’s 9th Annual Poke Fest

Where: Ka Makana Ali‘i, 91-5431 Kapolei Parkway, parking lot by ‘Ōlino theaters
When: Saturday, May 16, 2026, 4 to 8 p.m.
Admission: Free
Poke Passes: Purchase online here

 

SEE ALSO: Save the Date: Frolic’s 2026 Poke Fest Returns to Ka Makana Ali‘i

 

So who’s coming?

 

Poke Stand by Shokudo, the Westman Group’s (Kaimukī Shokudo, Waikīkī Shokudo, Paris Hawai‘i, Búho Cocina y Cantina, Sushi Fukurou, Westman Café) new poke shack next to Rice Factory in Kaka‘ako. Look for their Poke Fest exclusive creation with Japanese touches below.

 

Monarch Poke, which closed this year, is resurrecting with a new poke just for the event. Ali‘i Fish Market is bringing a Southeast Asian-style creation with kaffir lime and crispy noodles, HiLux Catering is taking poke Ilocano-style, Sato Seafood is going Korean-style. Former King of Poke Fest HanaPa‘a Market is doing a Caesar ‘ahi treatment on parmesan toast.

 

Also vying for the crown are Guaiqueri, which is filling empanada pockets with Margarita-style poke; Let’s Roll—better known as Corner Rolls—is bringing three kinds of crunchy, poke-stuffed spring rolls; and Yamitsuki, better known for its freshly grilled shrimp and tako sembei, is serving up poke with fresh Vietnamese touches and a shrimp chip.

 

Here’s the full list:

 

 

Alii Fish Market 2

Photo: Courtesy of Ali‘i Fish Market

 

Ali‘i Fish Market

Chile Kaffir ‘Ahi Poke with Lemongrass Shoyu—Fresh local ‘ahi, Aloun Farms sweet onion, local kaffir lime and herbs, Hawaiian & Thai chiles, uCook Hawai‘i lemongrass sauce, crispy rice noodles

 

 

Alohapokebarpokepass

Photo: Courtesy of Aloha Poke Bar

 

Aloha Poke Bar

Shiso ‘Ahi—Fresh yellowfin ‘ahi tossed with a kim chee butter garlic sauce and a shiso sesame-soy daikon relish, served over a crispy nori chip

 

 

Da Hub Store

Deep-Fried ‘Ahi Poke Inari Bombs—Deep-fried inari bombs with our signature poke (spicy mayo with wasabi oils)

 

 

Guaiqueri Empanadas

Photo: Courtesy of Guaiqueri Hawai‘i

 

Guaiqueri Hawai‘i

Margarita Poke Bomba—Golden-fried empanada, cracked open and loaded with Margarita Island-style shoyu poke. Served with black truffle cream sauce and sweet ají dulce relish

 

 

HanaPa‘a Market

Caesar ‘Ahi Poke—With ‘Ewa tomato jam, He‘eia pohole parmesan toast

 

 

Hiluxcatering

Photo: Courtesy of HiLux Catering

 

HiLux Catering

‘Ahi Poke Ilocano Style—Fresh ‘ahi tossed in a creamy, tangy Ilocano-style dinakdakan dressing with red onions, ginger, chile peppers, masago and limu. Torched and topped with pork chicharron crumble and green onions

 

 

Ilea’s Kitchen

Poke Surf and Turf—original poke with spam musubi

 

 

Kickin Sweets

Photo: Courtesy of Kickin’ Sweets

 

Kickin’ Sweets

‘Ahi & Kalo Poke—Cubed ‘ahi and kalo with onion, limu, sea asparagus and a Shoyster chile oil sauce

 

 

Lets Roll 1

Photo: Courtesy of Let’s Roll

 

Let’s Roll

Finding Poke—A flight of three poke spring rolls: crunchy garlic taegu, spicy ‘ahi, and shoyu onion

 

 

Local Poke Bowl

Photo: Courtesy of Local Poke Bowl

 

Local Poke Bowl

Ginger Soy ‘Ahi Poke—Tossed with miso garlic chili oil, namasu & fried wonton

 

 

Monarch Poke

Photo: Courtesy of Monarch Poke

 

Monarch Poke

Crawfish Poke—Tossed with roasted garlic and saffron aioli, edamame & lemon

 

 

Nicos Fish Market Poke Fest

Photo: Courtesy of Nico’s Fish Market

 

Nico’s Fish Market

Episode 38 Kilauea Lava Flow—Fresh Firecracker ‘Ahi poke over wonton chips, topped with creamy crab and a garlic chili oil garnish to represent the elements of Kilauea volcano

 

 

Poke Stand Pokefest 2026

Photo: Courtesy of Poke Stand by Shokudo

 

Poke Stand by Shokudo

Spicy Maui Onion ‘Ahi Poke—‘Ahi served with our original spicy Maui onion sauce, finished with green onions, micro shiso and crispy rice paper

 

 

Satoseafood

Photo: Courtesy of Sato Seafood

 

Sato Seafood

Korean Poke—Original soy sauce meets gochujang in a rich, savory Korean-style poke bowl

 

 

Yamitsuki

Photo: Courtesy of Yamitsuki

 

Yamitsuki

Vietnamese-Inspired Poke—Vietnamese XO sauce with herbs and onion, lime and fish sauce, chile oil and fried garlic topped with shrimp chip

 

 

Also selling drinks, mains and desserts at Poke Fest:

  • Chillex Pops
  • Da Bald Guy
  • Da Mochi Store
  • Island Squeeze Lemonade
  • Kay’s Kajun Vybz
  • Mama Merces Kitchen
  • Milky Way Shave Ice
  • Sama Sama
  • Shawarma Break
  • Sunfloral Bakes
  • Thai Lao Restaurant
  • Tropicold Wai
  • Uncle Lani’s Poi Mochi
  • Yo Mama’s Mochi & Snacks

 

 

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