The Fish Express

3-3343 Kuhio Hwy #7, Lihue
(808) 245-9918

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Dean Clark

We ordered two macadamia nut fish plates. They were both absolutely hands-down the worst pieces of fish we have ever eaten. Threw both in the trash. There was all of about 1 tablespoon full of Macaroni salad. Staff was rude. Avoid this one at all costs. Grossly overrated.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Trevor Mello

I am in love with this place. As soon as I landed I B-lined here and within ten minutes was ordering some of their poke. In my opinion best on the island after trying about 5 or 6 different spots. Enough so I ate here 3 more times in one week. The fish is fresh and melts in your mouth and lots of options to choose from for your bowl. My mother and sister also agreed. Be aware of their hours to maximize your enjoyment.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tuna Poke Bowl, Fish Express, Spam Musubi, Ahi

Mark Beaty

Delicious poke! So fresh & good. One of the employees seemed a little annoyed with me for how bad I was at ordering… I’d be annoyed with me too though if I were her.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Kaizu823

This is a great place, but man good luck with the parking when it is busy. The parking lot is very small (maybe about 8 cars not counting the handicap spots). It also bugs me how some people stay in their car to eat their food. Like seriously? Other than that the choices for their poke bowls and plate lunch are good. I just wish there was a better parking lot.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 5

Service: 5

Chucky De Luna

Our favorite Poke on the island

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tuna Poke Bowl, Fish Express, Spam Musubi, Ahi, Hawaiian Plate, Spicy Hamachi, Mochi Cake, Spicy Ahi Poke Bowl, Scallop Poke Bowl, Poke on Greens, Sushi Rice Spicy Ahi Crab Wasabi Aoli Unagi Sauce and Furikake

Jameson Hartman

Great high quality poke. No frills and straight to the point. Self service toppings is key as you do exactly what you want.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Monika Grosshart

Great Poke. Very fresh and not over sauced. First and last place we ate on our trip to Kauai. Have to get there earlier before they sell out of some of the dishes. No complaints, except Missouri is too far away. 😞

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tuna Poke Bowl, Ahi, Spicy Ahi Poke Bowl

Banke Abioye

I had the poke bowl with kimchi shrimp and Maui onion ahi with a few toppings. There are no words to describe how fresh and delicious the poke was. Service was mediocre, but the food more than made up for it.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 4

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Ahi, Tuna Poke Bowl

Leonard R Morgan

It's a "to go" fresh seafood. Don't wait too late, they will run out. The fresh fish is delicious.

Food: 5

Recommended dishes: Spicy Hamachi, Spicy Ahi Poke Bowl, Sushi Rice Spicy Ahi Crab Wasabi Aoli Unagi Sauce and Furikake, Ahi, Smoked Fish

heyimchelsleigh

Straight off the plane, had to stop and get my poke fix. I was hoping they’d have a good selection because it was late in the day and the fresh poke is usually gone. They did.

Highly recommend the spicy shrimp, cali poke, and limu poke on sushi rice. You can add toppings, but I didn’t. My brother didn’t tell me til after we paid, but they have a great selection of toppings if you want to add to your bowl. I’m good with fresh poke and rice.

I wasn’t impressed with the Tako, I think the black pepper kind of threw off the taste, but that’s a personal opinion. Still ate it all so it’s all good, just probably won’t get it next time.

The staff is nice too so that’s always a plus coming to a small shop!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

laura fucci

A local recommended this place to us. We split the Hawaiian Plate with Kalua pork. To die for! Definitely going back and highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hawaiian Plate

Min Jung Song

The poke portion was very small. The service was good! The poke tasted okay, too. I feel like my expectations were too high. 3/5 stars.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

Michaela O'Hara

Fresh off the plane & this hit the spot. Delicious spicy Ahi and sliced Tako on sushi rice, topped with edamame and seaweed salad. What could be better, on a beautiful first day in Kauai?! Oh, and we had their delicious, melt-in-your-mouth cassava mochi cake 🤤 Heavenly.
As for the atmosphere, it’s a small and cramped spot, so either go outside somewhere (there’s a few make-do bench-like structures) or eat in your car or just make it a takeaway.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Salad Poke Bowl, Hawaiian Plate

Laveille Voss

Great local poke deli. Fresh ahimsa salmon and Hamachi poke. Also shrimp and prawns and other vegetarian options. Discovered them last time we visited. Drove by today. Our plans for dinner tonight!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Spicy Ahi Poke Bowl, Salad Poke Bowl, Octopus and Seaweed Salad

Maria Rolland

Perfect for carry out, yummy poke 😋

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Salad Poke Bowl

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