APRIL 12, 2018 || ONO-LICIOUS 11
A quintessential Hawaiian
appetizer, poke can take on
many variations, but the most
important ingredient is always
island-fresh locally caught
seafood.
Aficionados of poke can
experience a treasure trove of
choices at West Hawaii restaurants.
One of the most sizable
poke dishes you’ll ever
encounter, the poke at Bongo
Ben’s Island Café towers with
fresh-catch ahi mixed with
red onions, tomatoes and
green onions, all marinated in
soy-sesame oil and served on
rice.
At the Sheraton Kona
Resort & Spa, the flagship
Rays on the Bay serves its
perfectly seasoned Ahi Poke
Stack crispy wonton chips and
smashed avocado. Sam Choy’s
Kai Lanai offers the signature
Poke Flight showcasing fresh
ahi poke prepared three different
ways.
Meanwhile on the Kohala
Coast, Sansei Seafood, Steak
and Sushi restaurant presents
the delectable Sanseistyle
ahi poke prepared with
sweet Maui onions, wakame,
and kaiware sprouts in a spicy
poke sauce. At Mauna Lani
Bay Hotel & Bungalows, the
Honu Bar is the perfect place
to enjoy an afternoon cocktail
while savoring the Ahi Poke
Nachos that blends lomi lomi
tomatoes, smashed avocado,
sriracha mayonnaise, scallions
and sweet soy sauce.
If you’re looking for
fresh poke to go, Island
Gourmet Markets at Queens’
MarketPlace has you covered.
M, M Gooe!
All Fresh Baked Desserts,
Breads, Biscuits & Buns
75-5819 ALI’I DR. • 329-9203
KAILUA-KONA • INFO@BONGOBENS.COM
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in-house. Topped with
cacao nibs and homemade
whipped cream,
the dairy-free chocolate
mousse truly takes the
cake, combining bittersweet
chocolate from
Belgium with sugar and
fresh island-harvested
eggs. The Almond Milk
Panna Cotta is served with
seasonal fruit.
Noodle Club presents
a family-friendly, fun setting
that displays chef
Goto’s collection of Star
Wars figurines, superhero
characters and Japanese
toys. Outfitted with
reclaimed lumber from
an old Parker Ranch barn,
the venue’s interiors provide
a colorful backdrop
for enjoying a comprehensive
selection of gourmet
offerings.
Noodle Club is open
Tuesday through Saturday
from 10:30 a.m. to 8
p.m., and on Sunday and
Monday from 10:30 a.m.
to 5 p.m.
Words you can eat.
(808) 339-7824 daylightmind.com
HOURS
Queens’ MarketPlace 9:30am - 9:30pm • Restaurant and Food Court hours may vary
Located 20 min. North of Kona International Airport on Waikoloa Beach Dr.
886-8822 | www.QueensMarketPlace.net
Noodle Club’s Bao Buns brim with fresh, local ingredients. COURTESY PHOTOS
The Kim Chee Bacon Fried Noodles is a popular
choice for lunch.
Bongo Ben’s Island Café serves a towering plate of delicious poke on a bed of rice. PHOTO BY
KAREN ANDERSON/SPECIAL TO WEST HAWAII TODAY
Poke in West Hawaii
BY KAREN ANDERSON
SPECIAL TO WEST HAWAII TODAY
Hawaiian Heritage Cuisine
Sam Choy’s Happy Hour Specials
Featured Items
Food
Calamari $8
Brie Won Ton $8
Kona Style Wings $9
Seared Ahi Poke $16
Drinks
Wines $5
Beer $4 $5
Island Cocktails $6
kona@samchoyskona.com
SamChoysKaiLanai.com
808.333.3434
Hours
Mon-Fri : 11AM 9PM
Sat/Sun : 8AM 9PM
Happy Hour : 35PM
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Habaneros Mexican Grill
Featuring
Traditional and Contemporary Flavors of Mexico
Fresh, Made to Order.
Fresh Fruit Margaritas
Specially Crafted Tequila Drinks
Mexican Beer on Tap
Daily Specials
Armando - The Chef/
Owner/Creator of
Habaneros Mexican
Grill was born and
raised in Mexico and
has taken cooking
immersion classes with many well
know Latin Chefs including Rick Bayless.
A Fantastic Happy Hour 3pm - 6pm
Voted Best of
West Hawaii –
Mexican Food
for the past
3 years.
www.habanerosgrillhawaii.com (808) 329-2814
At the intersection of Alii Drive and Walua Road in Kailua Kona Town
“America’s Best Sushi Bars”
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use the best ingredients harvested locally from our oceans and farms.
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