Maguro Brothers Hawaii Chinatown

"You’re in Hawai‘i, which means you’ve probably got poke on your mind. There are plenty of great places in Honolulu, but head to Maguro Brothers for a simple version that highlights fresh fish tossed to order with minimal seasonings of limu and salt or shoyu and onion. While you can expect a consistent line in Waikīkī after they open in the late afternoon, the Chinatown location is less busy, stays open until the early afternoon, and rounds out the slim menu of poke and chirashi with grilled hamachi kama and ahi belly." - Martha Cheng

"You’re in Hawai‘i, which means you’re here for poke. There are plenty of great places in Honolulu, but you’ll want to head to Maguro Brothers for a simple version that highlights fresh fish tossed to order with minimal seasonings of limu and salt or shoyu and onion. While you can expect a consistent line in Waikiki after they open in the late afternoon, the Chinatown location is less busy, stays open until the early afternoon, and rounds out the slim menu of poke and chirashi with grilled hamachi kama and ahi belly." - martha cheng

"Chinatown’s Kekaulike market can be a bit grimy, but don’t let that deter you from seeking out Maguro Brothers, a sparkling clean stall in the back row that serves some of the city’s freshest fish. Brothers Junichiro and Ryojiro Tsuchiya were fishmongers in Japan, and here on Oahu, they’re at the market every morning picking out the best catches. Their stall serves poké, sashimi, and surprisingly great ramen, plus lots of fresh fish for home-cooked dishes. The must-orders are the spicy ahi tuna bowl and the maguro donburi, auction fish laid over nori, ginger, and rice."

"Maguro Brothers is known for its ahi poke, served in a plastic container. The ume poke, garnished with shiso leaf, features fish soaked in a sweet, dark ume sauce for a perfect umami flavor." - Elisabeth Sherman