Funny, the Missus says that my demeanor changes as soon as I get off that plane and the island humidity hits me. Something happens. I'm able to fall right back into my "old self", relaxed, laid back…and then the pidgin starts!
Of course, the next thing we're looking for is poke. Like I've mentioned before, I'm a "townie"….to me there's only one decent place to get poke in the Waipahu/Ewa Beach area and that would be a place i've posted on several times before….
Tanioka's Seafood and Catering:
We always visit a couple of times…….
Much has changed over the years….the question used to be, "limu or shoyu?"
Nowadays, it runs the gamut….
Not the prettiest presentation….Styrofoam and sauce "all ova' da' place."
But it hits the spot.
Tanioka's Seafood and Catering
94-903 Farrington Hwy
Waipahu, HI 96797
We also hit a place around my old neighborhood. Usually it's Ono Seafood, but the Missus wanted some smoked marlin, so here's another I've posted on before.
Fresh Catch:
Man, I remember when this was Pizza Hut!
We actually prefer the smoked seafood and stuffs like taegu tako to the poke here…..
Fresh Catch
3109 Waialae Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
Man, I'm craving some poke now…….
yeah I usually hit Tanioka’s at least once a week whenever I’m home:)
We think it’s the best poke in the area too, Kat!
I’ve been traveling to Oahu a lot for business and have been staying in the North Shore. I always make a Tanioka’s stop on the way to the hotel and the way back to the airport! Now I’m wanting poke this am…thanks Kirk 😉
I need some poke now, too. Even not-so-great poke in SD since I’m not heading to Hawaii anytime soon.
Sorry Jack!
Man, I’m craving some myself now Sandy!