Robb Report

"This is the OG-style poke spot. This is the way I like to have poke, and the way a lot of locals relate to it. It’s never frozen fish, it’s line-caught by them or their friends, they only do small amounts, and it’s very simple. Now everyone is doing spicy tuna or mayonnaise, but they do something as simple as sea salt with seaweed or simply just soy sauce. It’s old school."

Martha Cheng

"Hawai‘i’s 9 Best Poke Spots - It doesn’t get any better, or fresher, than this: Kaohu Store - Locals head to this long-standing neighborhood convenience store in Wailuku for its fresh ‘ahi poke in varieties like the Ninja Spicy, slicked in a creamy sauce sprinkled with furikake."

Melissa Chang

"The fresh poke bar at Kaohu Store is known for serving some of the best poke on Maui. Fish is always fresh, never frozen. You won’t be lacking for choice, but a local favorite is the Spicy Ninja Poke."

Jessica Heller

"Kaohu Store in Wailuku has the best poke and masubi, but they sell out daily."

Samantha Campos

"If there’s one thing we know on Maui, it’s poke. For some of the freshest on island, your pick for this year’s Best Poke is Kaohu Store. Although eaters go nuts for their Spicy Ninja Poke, this small, family-owned and locally operated poke shop stocks near-endless varieties."

Mariana In LA

"Kaohu Store (Wailuku). Another highly recommended place for poke."