Poke fans’ biggest day of the year is one week away, and we’re catching early glimpses of the new creations each vendor is bringing. Frolic’s 6th annual Poke Fest presented by Fresh Island Fish happens on Saturday, May 20, with 14 poke vendors from all over O‘ahu coming together at Ka Makana Ali‘i—each with an all-new poke created exclusively for this event.
Feast your eyes on the ‘onolicious new poke below. And don’t forget: Every vendor will also sell their signature poke and other dishes as well. Fort Ruger Market is bringing its Ruger Special and Rugerlicious poke. ‘Ono Fresh Poke will have its signature Pokechos. And Sushi King is rolling out its brand new Makanai trailer and serving up vegetarian poke and more.
Other things to know: Admission to the 4 to 8 p.m. event is FREE. The first 500 attendees get a complimentary insulated tote, courtesy of Foodland. Live entertainment includes performances by Kimié Miner, Izik Moreno and Trishnālei. Plus, you’ll get to vote for your favorite new poke as we crown the new King of Poke Fest 2023!
Those new poke creations? Purchase of a Poke Pass will get you a 4-ounce portion from five poke vendors of your choice, AND you can bypass lines with a special Poke Pass fast lane at each booth.
Click here to purchase your Poke Pass
Poke Passes and Frolic logo T-shirts and stickers designed by Hawai‘i’s own Kelsie Dayna will be available for sale at the Frolic tent, so come by and say hi!
Exclusive new poke at Poke Fest
Da Hub food truck*
Bruce Lee Poke with li hing and Sriracha
Feast by Jon Matsubara, Mānoa
Lobster Poke: Maine lobster meat with Feast Emerald Vibe Ginger Scallion sauce
Fort Ruger Market, Diamond Head
Mauka to Makai (M2M): fresh ʻahi, Hawaiian salt, Hawaiian kalo, ʻuala, ʻākulikuli kai, ʻinamona, sliced sweet onion, chile pepper
HNL Poke Co., McCully*
TBD
Hula Grill Waikīkī
Prime Rib Poke Bowl: Hawaiian salt prime rib on furikake rice with Sriracha yuzu aioli, toasted ‘inamona, lomi lomi tomatoes, kim chee slaw
Kahiau Poke, Chinatown*
Spicy ‘Ahi Krunch: Fresh ‘ahi with Kahiau house-made spicy sauce, seasoned crunchy wontons, red tobiko, green onions
Kapa Hale, Kāhala
Koji Aged Marlin Poke with pickled mustard, ‘inamona, sesame
Local Poke Bowl, Waialua*
Yuzu Umami ‘Ahi Poke tossed with house-made yuzu umami creamy sauce, sweet onion, green onion, furikake, fried garlic, sea asparagus, alaea salt and bubu arare
Monarch Poke, ‘Aiea*
Crispy Garlic & Chile Oil ‘Ahi Poke
Nico’s Pier 38 Fish Market, Iwilei
Truffle Poke: Fresh ‘ahi, sweet onions, green onions, secret sauce, won ton chips
Ono Fresh Poke, Waianae*
TBD
Paradise Poke Hawai‘i, Nu‘uanu and Waikīkī
‘Ahi FTW: Fresh ‘ahi, house-made shoyu, truffle oil, wasabi, red onion, sea asparagus
Poke by the Pound, Kalihi
TBD
Sushi King, Kaka‘ako*
Hokey Pokey Sunshine Poke: ‘Ahi poke, fresh local mango, Sriracha, avocado, green and white onions, chef’s special sauce, house-made teri sauce
*New to Poke Fest
And more:
- Aloha Donuts—mochi and cake donuts in assorted flavors
- Asato Family Shop—locally inspired craft sherbet
- Catering Connection
- Da Lemonade Squad—lemonade, floats and other treats
- Daily Whisk Matcha—premium matcha and hojicha drinks
- Island Sausage—sausages and salamis made in Hawai‘i
- Pop Culture Artisan Pops—locally sourced paletas
- Reecie B’s Onolicious Local Food—poke and patele creations
- Rice Box Cafe—local-style favorites
- Ruby’s 2.0
- Sama Sama—Filipino-inspired boba, tea and desserts
- Tropicold Wai—assorted Samoan vaifala drinks
- Ulus Lemonade—assorted lemonade drinks
- Uncle Lani’s Poi Mochi—poi mochi snacks
Frolic Poke Fest presented by Fresh Island Fish
Saturday, May 20 from 4 to 8 p.m.
Ka Makana Ali‘i parking lot between California Pizza Kitchen and ‘Ōlino Theatres
91-5431 Kapolei Pkwy
Admission: FREE
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