The Winner of the Fan Favorite Vote at 2024’s Poke Fest East Is …
Fifteen new poke creations, one King of Poke Fest East. And the poke that reigned supreme wasn’t ‘ahi.
It’s two days since Frolic’s first-ever Poke Fest East hit Kāhala Mall, and ah, the memories! The afternoon event brought together all kinds of chill drinks, snacks and plates—and poke, of course! Everywhere you looked, people were feasting on ‘onolicious creations.
Those who snagged Poke Passes scored all-new poke varieties from some of O‘ahu’s best. Of these, fans voted for their top favorites of the day. Scroll on to see the Top 3 winners of the fan favorite vote, including our first King of Poke Fest East.
Mahalo to all who joined the feast on Saturday, and mahalo to our sponsors Kāhala Mall, American Savings Bank, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Advantage Realty, and Hawaiian Telcom!
3rd Place: Local Poke Bowl
Photo: Courtesy of Local Poke Bowl
Misoyaki ‘Ahi with Ginger Rice: Miso, sesame oil, soy sauce, mayo, green onion, sweet onion, tobiko, wasabi pea crumbles
2nd Place: Ali‘i Fish Market
Photo: Courtesy of Ali‘i Fish Market
Garlic Butter ‘Ahi Poke with furikake panko crumbs: North Shore-style shrimp truck, with a sprinkle of lime juice
1st Place: HanaPa‘a Market
Photo: Katrina Valcourt
Hanapa‘a Poke: Ora King salmon poke toast with “inamona limu “tapenade,” smoked ikura
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