Parade of Poke: All the Exclusive New Poke Coming to Next Week’s Poke Fest

A record 16 poke vendors are gathering at Ka Makana Ali‘i next Saturday for Frolic’s 5th Annual Poke Fest presented by Fresh Island Fish, and Poke Fest veterans know what that means: 16 exclusive new poke created specially for the event.

So here’s what’s happening on Saturday, May 28: Poke vendors from all over O‘ahu will bring their best poke selections, with additional snack and dessert shops rounding out the menu. Every poke shop will be selling samples of their exclusive Poke Fest creations (see photo gallery below) along with poke bowls and other items so you can still find your fave ‘ahi limu and other flavors. Admission is free, there’ll be live entertainment throughout, and you’ll get to vote online for your favorite new poke. We’ll tally the results afterward and crown a new King of Poke Fest 2022!

Sadly, please note that Poke Passes entitling you to Poke Fest exclusive poke from five vendors of your choice are now SOLD OUT.

What: Frolic Hawai‘i’s 5th Annual Poke Fest
Where: Ka Makana Ali‘i, Kapolei, parking lot between Cheesecake Factory and Taqueria el Ranchero
When: Saturday, May 28 from 4 to 8 p.m.
Admission: FREE

Poke Fest is taking over Ka Makana Ali‘i’s parking lot between Cheesecake Factory and Taqueria el Ranchero

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Alicia’s Market

Kalihi

Photo courtesy of Alicia’s Market

Cooked Whole Wasabi Scallop Poke

Feast by Jon Matsubara

Mānoa

Photo courtesy of Feast by Jon Matsubara

Feast Poke: Hamachi, ikura, pickled wasabi, toasted bonito soy, ponzu

Foodland Hawai‘i

Multiple locations

Photo courtesy of Foodland Hawai‘i

Mochi Crunch Arare Poke: ‘Ahi, bubu arare, garlic crunch, furikake, kakimochi glaze, green onion

Fort Ruger Market

Diamond Head

Photo courtesy of Fort Ruger Market

Garlic Miso Scallop Poke with roasted garlic, white miso, mayo, sesame oil, hondashi, togarashi, green onion, furikake, fried garlic

Hibachi Honolulu Market

Kaka‘ako

Photo courtesy of Hibachi Honolulu Market

Lemongrass Shrimp and Calamari Poke with marinated green papaya and chile tsukemono

Hula Grill

Waikīkī

Photo courtesy of Hula Grill Waikīkī

Taegu Nairagi Poke: Nairagi, limu, ‘inamona, truffle mayo, taegu

Kalapawai Market

Multiple locations

Photo courtesy of Kalapawai Market

Poisson Cru: Local ‘ahi and poached white tiger shrimp marinated in lime juice and coconut milk, with Okinawan sweet potato, limu, tobiko, tomato and bell pepper gelée

Kapa Hale

Kāhala

Photo courtesy of Kapa Hale

Smoky Poke: Cold-smoked ‘ahi, ‘inamona, Kahuku sea asparagus, Kolea Farm green garlic

K. Bay Bros Fish & Ice

Kāne‘ohe

Photo courtesy of K. Bay Bros

Crack Seed ‘Ahi: ‘Ahi, masago, lemon peel shoyu, ‘inamona pesto

Mama Kim’s

Pāwa‘a

Photo courtesy of Mama Kim’s

Spicy Mentaiko ‘Ahi Poke: Fresh local ‘ahi mixed with spicy mentaiko sauce

The Moani

Kapolei

TBD

Nico’s at Pier 38

Iwilei

Photo courtesy of Nico’s

Ultimate Poke: Fresh ‘ahi, a‘u and salmon tossed in Nico’s secret sauce with limu, masago and sweet onions served on taro chips

Paradise Poke

Nu‘uanu

Photo courtesy of Paradise Poke

Hawaiian Alaea Poke: Fresh local ‘ahi, alaea salt, ‘inamona, limu, local chile pepper

The Dining Room at Queen’s Medical Center West O‘ahu

‘Ewa Beach

Photo courtesy of Dining Room at Queen’s Medical Center West

Poke Americaine: ‘Ahi with limu and garlic chips, chilled sauce nantua, gingered shoyu and turmeric oil, smoked lomi salmon a la crème

Redfish Poke Bar by Foodland

Kaka‘ako

Photo courtesy of Redfish

XO Poke: ‘Ahi, shrimp, bay scallops, vegan XO sauce, Mari’s Garden micro cilantro

Rice Box Café

Mililani

Photo courtesy of Rice Box Café

‘Ahi, Hamachi and Salmon Poke with sea asparagus, arugula and sweet onion with a spiced chicharron chip

and …

Asato Family Shop

Downtown

Photo courtesy of Asato Family Shop

Li Hing Watermelon “Poke” with shiso, mint and pickled watermelon “onion” on a scoop of Li Hing Lemon sherbet

The Catering Connection

TBD

Da Lemonade Squad

Photo courtesy of Da Lemonade Squad

Lemonade, frozen lemonade, slushies, floats, infused soda, iced tea

Sama Sama

Photo courtesy of Sama Sama

Peach mango, strawberry, leche flan, ube and calamansi bubble teas

Snacks Galore Hawai‘i

Photo courtesy of Snacks Galore

Gummy bear bar, assorted Snacks Galore Chex Mix flavors, fruity energy bars

Sun Chong Hawai‘i

Chinatown

Image courtesy of Sun Chong Grocery

Crack seed, lemon peel gummies, Hilo lychee, Mākaha Mangoes, logo merchandise