About Poke

This fresh Island favorite takes on many colors and flavors as it is adopted by seafood lovers around the world. Poke (po-keh) is a Hawaiian word meaning to slice or cut, and poke as a food is traditionally bite-sized pieces of raw, fresh fish mixed with seaweed and kukui nut relish. Usually served as a snack, appetizer or lunch, homemade poke is usually flavored with salt, seaweed, soy sauce and vinegar. Today, Poke Chefs incorporate a world of ingredients: Hawaiian fish and seafood, seeds, herbs, spices, nuts, marinades, tofu, fruits, vegetables and seasonings. There is no stopping the new attitude of “Hawaii’s Soul Food”.