Pono Hawaiian Kitchen & Tap Menu

4.3
(150+ Reviews)
  • Customer Favorites

    Our most frequently ordered and highly rated selections.
    • Chicken Katsu

      Chicken breast breaded with panko, deep fried golden and crispy. Served with a side of Tonkatsu sauce. Served with Pono seasoned furikake rice, mac salad and house-made kim chee. (***Katsu breading contains egg)
      $18.00
      Chicken Katsu
    • Mamma Kathy's Teri Chicken

      Mamma Kathy's own grilled marinated chicken teriyaki served with Pono brand furikake seasoned rice, mac salad and house-made kim chee.
      $18.00
      Mamma Kathy's Teri Chicken
    • Spam Musubi

      The Classic! Grilled Spam, Pono furikake, rice and nori with a side of teriyaki sauce!
      $7.00
      Spam Musubi
    • Teriyaki Bowls

      chicken is marinated in soy
      $16.00
      Teriyaki Bowls
    • Macaroni Salad

      Vegetarian.
      $5.00
      Macaroni Salad
    • Kal Bi Korean Short Ribs

      Sweet Korean style shortribs, marinated in a shoyu, honey, ginger based sauce. Topped with green onion and sesame seeds. Served with mac salad, Pono seasoned furikake and house-made kim chee
      $20.00
      Kal Bi Korean Short Ribs
    • Hawaiiian Sun Juice

      Island Juices made in Hawai'i! If you know you know!
      $5.00
      Hawaiiian Sun Juice
    • Braddah Timmy Poke Bowl

      House favorite - Cubed ahi tuna, sweet and green onion, sesame oil, chili flake, Pono furikake seasoned rice, seaweed salad, house-made kim chee, edamame and pickled ginger
      $20.00
      Braddah Timmy Poke Bowl
    • Coconut Shrimp App

      6pc. Golden and crispy coconut battered shrimp served with sweet Thai chili sauce and lemon on the side
      $14.00
      Coconut Shrimp App
    • Da Loco Moco

      An Island classic and we do it right! Two scoops rice, two grass-fed beef patties, two eggs your style and 'ono brown gravy served with macaroni salad and house-made Kim Chee!
      $20.00
      Da Loco Moco
  • BURGERS

    • Flying Pig Burger

      The Flying Pig on a Kings Hawaiian Sweet bun / Island slaw / Hawaiian pulled pork / Grilled spam / Pono Island Chili Crunch / Grilled pineapple / Teriyaki drizzle and served with a side of fries.
      $17.00
      Flying Pig Burger
    • Paniolo Burger

      A "Braddah Vern" Special! Grilled grass-fed beef patty topped with our house-made pineapple bbq sauce, topped with onion rings.
      $17.00
      Paniolo Burger
    • Pono Burger

      Grilled beef patty with our house-made teriyaki sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion, & grilled pineapple on top!
      $17.00
      Pono Burger
    • Da Burger

      House plain burger with lettuce, tomato, onion and mayo on Kings Hawaiian bun.
      $10.00
      Da Burger
  • APPETIZERS

    • Chicken Teri Musubi

      Chicken Teriyaki on bed of steamed rice, Pono furikake and nori seaweed with side of teriyaki sauce.
      $8.00
      Chicken Teri Musubi
    • Coconut Shrimp App

      6pc. Golden and crispy coconut battered shrimp served with sweet Thai chili sauce and lemon on the side
      $14.00
      Coconut Shrimp App
    • French Fries

      Crispy French fries with a side of ketchup
      $8.00
      French Fries
    • Island Quesadilla

      Melted Jack and Cheddar cheese, choice of Hawaiian Pork or Chicken Teriyaki and a side of our house-made pineapple salsa.
      $16.00
      Island Quesadilla
    • Kalua Pork Fries

      Our signature Hawaiian kalua pork over crunchy French fries with jack and cheddar cheese, Pono furikake seasoning, jalapenos, and spicy aioli.
      $16.00
      Kalua Pork Fries
    • Kalua Pork Musubi

      Hawaiian Kalua Pork, Pono furikake, white rice and nori seaweed with a side of teriyaki sauce
      $7.00
      Kalua Pork Musubi
    • Kalua Pork Sliders

      Kings Hawaiian sweet buns with Hawaiian kalua pork, island slaw and topped with pineapple BBQ sauce and Pono furikake
      $14.00
      Kalua Pork Sliders
    • Onion Rings

      Beer battered onion rings deep fried golden and crispy with a side of our house-made pineapple BBQ sauce
      $10.00
      Onion Rings
    • Pono Pupu Platter

      Our Hawaiian kalua pork sliders (2), coconut shrimp (6), lemons and spam musubi with side of sweet Thai chili sauce and house-made teriyaki sauce.
      $26.00
      Pono Pupu Platter
    • Pono Wings

      Chicken wings with your choice of sauce (pineapple, bbq, sweet Thai chili or spicy pele) served with blue cheese or ranch dressing.
      $16.00
      Pono Wings
    • Spam Musubi

      The Classic! Grilled Spam, Pono furikake, rice and nori with a side of teriyaki sauce!
      $7.00
      Spam Musubi
    • Sweet Potato Fries

      French fry cut sweet potatoes with spicy aioli dipping sauce.
      $9.00
      Sweet Potato Fries
  • APPETIZER POKE

    Appetizer Poke is served without rice
    • APPETIZER Avocado Tomato Poke

      Pono's shoyu marinated ahi, diced tomato, sweet & green onion, minced ginger, sliced avocado, sesame seeds
      $18.00
      APPETIZER Avocado Tomato Poke
    • APPETIZER Da Braddah Timmy

      Cubed ahi tuna, chili flake, avocado, cucumber, sesame oil, 'alaea sea salt, sweet & green onion, house-made kim chee
      $18.00
      APPETIZER Da Braddah Timmy
    • APPETIZER Ginger Shoyu Chili Poke

      Minced ginger, sweet onion, jalapeño, green onion, shoyu marinated ahi tuna, white sesame seeds.
      $18.00
      APPETIZER Ginger Shoyu Chili Poke
    • APPETIZER Hawaiian Ogo

      Traditionally made Hawaiian poke featuring Limu (Ogo) seaweed, chili pepper, 'Alaea Hawaiian sea salt, shoyu marinated ahi tuna with sweet onion, green onion. A traditional island style favorite!
      $20.00
      APPETIZER Hawaiian Ogo
    • APPETIZER Ho'omana Traditional Poke

      Ahi tuna, ‘alaea Hawaiian sea salt, sesame oil, green onion, green onion, gochugaru chili flake, white sesame seeds.
      $18.00
      APPETIZER Ho'omana Traditional Poke
    • APPETIZER Lanikai Poke

      Ahi tuna, avocado, wontons, cubed tomato, sweet onion, sesame seeds, shoyu marinade, chili oil.
      $18.00
    • APPETIZER Lomi Lomi Salmon

      Cubed Salmon, sweet onion, green onion, tomato, red 'Alaea sea salt, seaweed salad, chili pepper water and lemon wedge.
      $18.00
      APPETIZER Lomi Lomi Salmon
    • APPETIZER Spicy Pele Poke

      Cubed ahi tuna, sweet & green onion, sesame oil, spicy pele aioli, black goma sesame seeds and sriracha drizzle
      $18.00
      APPETIZER Spicy Pele Poke
    • APPETIZER Salmon Cilantro Avo Poke

      Cubed sustainable salmon, avocado, cilantro, sweet onion, green onion, shoyu poke sauce. A crowd favorite!
      $20.00
      APPETIZER Salmon Cilantro Avo Poke
    • APPETIZER Shoyu Poke

      Shoyu marinated ahi tuna with sweet onion, green onion and white sesame seeds.
      $18.00
    • APPETIZER Tropical Island Poke

      Cubed ahi tuna, sweet onion, green onion, diced tomato, seaweed salad, pineapple salsa, avocado, sesame oil and dash of black sesame seeds.
      $18.00
      APPETIZER Tropical Island Poke
    • APPETIZER Wasabi Ahi Poke

      Cubed ahi tuna, wasabi aioli, cucumber, sweet onion, green onion, seaweed salad, won ton chips, black goma sesame seeds.
      $18.00
      APPETIZER Wasabi Ahi Poke
  • POKE BOWLS

    • Avocado-Tomato Ahi Poke Bowl

      Pono's shoyu marinated ahi tuna, diced tomato, sweet & green onion, minced ginger, sliced avocado, sesame seeds. Comes with rice, seaweed salad, and edamame,
      $20.00
      Avocado-Tomato Ahi Poke Bowl
    • Braddah Timmy Poke Bowl

      House favorite - Cubed ahi tuna, sweet and green onion, sesame oil, chili flake, Pono furikake seasoned rice, seaweed salad, house-made kim chee, edamame and pickled ginger
      $20.00
      Braddah Timmy Poke Bowl
    • Creamy Wasabi Poke Bowl

      Cubed ahi tuna, sweet and green onion, house-made wasabi aioli, Pono furikake, house-made wonton chips, seaweed salad, edamame and pickled ginger
      $20.00
      Creamy Wasabi Poke Bowl
    • Ginger Chili Shoyu Poke Bowl

      Cubed ahi tuna marinated in our shoyu sauce with sweet and green onion, minced ginger, minced jalapeno. Comes with seaweed salad, edamame, Pono furikake seasoned rice and pickled ginger
      $20.00
      Ginger Chili Shoyu Poke Bowl
    • Hawaiian Ogo Poke Bowl

      Monterey Bay fresh Ogo seaweed, cubed ahi tuna, chili flake, sesame oil and Hawaiian 'alaea sea salt. Comes with Pono furikake seasoned rice, edamame, seaweed salad and pickled ginger
      $22.00
      Hawaiian Ogo Poke Bowl
    • Hoomana Traditonal Poke Bowl

      Cubed ahi tuna, sweet and green onion, sesame oil, 'alaea sea salt, chili flake. Comes with seaweed salad, edamame, Pono furikake seasoned rice and pickled ginger
      $20.00
      Hoomana Traditonal Poke Bowl
    • Lanikai Ahi Poke Bowl

      Cubed ahi tuna, avocado, diced tomato, sweet and green onion, chili oil and house-made wonton chips.. Comes with Pono furikake seasoned rice, edamame and pickled ginger
      $20.00
      Lanikai Ahi Poke Bowl
    • Lomi Lomi Salmon Bowl

      Cubed sustainable salmon, sweet and green onion, diced tomato, 'alaea sea salt. Comes with Pono furikake seasoned rice, edamame and pickled ginger
      $20.00
      Lomi Lomi Salmon Bowl
    • Salmon Cilantro Avo Salmon Bowl

      Cubed sustainable salmon, avocado, diced tomato, minced cilantro, sweet and green onion, house-made shoyu poke sauce. Comes with Pono seasoned furikake rice, edamame, seaweed salad and pickled ginger
      $20.00
      Salmon Cilantro Avo Salmon Bowl
    • Spicy Pele Poke Bowl

      Cubed ahi tuna, sweet and green onion, sesame oil, spicy pele aioli, black goma sesame seeds and sriracha drizzle.
      $20.00
      Spicy Pele Poke Bowl
    • Traditional Shoyu Bowl

      Pono’s Shoyu marinated ahi tuna, sweet and green onion, sesame seed. Comes with Pono seasoned furikake rice, edamame, seaweed salad and pickled ginger
      $20.00
      Traditional Shoyu Bowl
    • Tropical Island Poke Bowl

      Cubed ahi tuna, sesame oil, house-made pineapple salsa, sweet and green onion. Comes with Pono seasoned furikake, edamame, seaweed salad and pickled ginger
      $20.00
      Tropical Island Poke Bowl
  • SPECIALTY POKE BOWLS

    • 7 Elements Poke Bowl

      Cubed ahi tuna, sweet onion, green onion, tobiko, ginger, crushed peanuts, nori shreds and our house-made Seven Elements sauce. Comes with Pono furikake seasoned rice, seaweed salad, edamame and pickled ginger.
      $22.00
      7 Elements Poke Bowl
    • Da Kine Poke Bowl

      Cubed ahi tuna and salmon, sweet onion, green onion, tobiko, avocado, jalapeno, lemon and spicy pele aioli. Comes with Pono furikake seasoned rice, seaweed salad, edamame and pickled ginger.
      $22.00
      Da Kine Poke Bowl
    • Salmon Elements Poke Bowl

      Cubed Sustainable Salmon, sweet onion, green onion, tobiko, ginger, crushed peanuts, nori shreds and Seven Elements sauce. Comes with Pono furikake seasoned rice, seaweed salad, edamame and pickled ginger.
      $24.00
      Salmon Elements Poke Bowl
    • THE #55

      Shoyu marinated ahi tuna, sweet onion, green onion, Hawaiian kalua pork. Comes with Pono furikake seasoned rice, seaweed salad, edamame and pickled ginger.
      $21.00
      THE #55
    • Jus Poke & Rice

      Just Poke and Rice. Comes with your choice of poke from our menu and Pono furikake seasoned rice only.
      $19.00
      Jus Poke & Rice
    • Vegan Poke Bowl

      Inari kage, sweet onion, edamame, green onion, toasted sesame seeds, cucumber, sliced avocado. Comes with Pono furikake seasoned rice, seaweed salad, edamame and pickled ginger.
      $18.00
      Vegan Poke Bowl
  • TERIYAKI BOWLS

    Comes with Pono Hawaiian brand furikake seasoned rice, steamed seasonal vegetables, house-made teriyaki drizzle and choice of Hawaiian kalua pork, Japanese katsu chicken, grilled chicken teriyaki, grilled spam or seasonal vegetables.
    • Teriyaki Bowls

      chicken is marinated in soy
      $16.00
      Teriyaki Bowls
    • Veggie Teriyaki Bowl

      Our Vegetarian Teriyaki Bowls come with steamed seasonal veggies with house-made teriyaki sauce, sesame seeds and Pono furikake seasoned rice
      $12.00
      Veggie Teriyaki Bowl
  • PLATES

    All Plates come with rice, macaroni salad, and a side of kimchee (expect fish & chips and loco moco burrito)
    • Baked Tofu Stir Fry

      House baked teriyaki brushed tofu with seasonal vegetables topped with our teriyaki glaze and sesame seeds. Served with Pono seasoned furikake rice, mac salad and house-made kim chee
      $16.00
      Baked Tofu Stir Fry
    • Beef Teriyaki Plate

      Grilled marinated sirloin tip beef with green onion and sesame seeds. Served with Pono seasoned furikake rice, mac salad and house-made kim chee
      $20.00
      Beef Teriyaki Plate
    • BT's Orignal Loco Moco Burrito

      White rice, grass-fed angus chuck, scrambled egg, sweet onion, and mac salad wrapped in a tortilla and served with a side of gravy! (Does not come with sides)
      $14.00
      BT's Orignal Loco Moco Burrito
    • Chicken Katsu

      Chicken breast breaded with panko, deep fried golden and crispy. Served with a side of Tonkatsu sauce. Served with Pono seasoned furikake rice, mac salad and house-made kim chee. (***Katsu breading contains egg)
      $18.00
      Chicken Katsu
    • Coconut Shrimp Plate

      Golden and crispy coconut battered shrimp with sweet Thai chili sauce and lemon. Served with Pono seasoned furikake rice, mac salad and house-made kim chee
      $19.00
      Coconut Shrimp Plate
    • Da Loco Moco

      An Island classic and we do it right! Two scoops rice, two grass-fed beef patties, two eggs your style and 'ono brown gravy served with macaroni salad and house-made Kim Chee!
      $20.00
      Da Loco Moco
    • Hawaiian Fish & Chips

      Crunchy golden french fries, panko breaded Mahi-Mahi, house-made tartar sauce and lemon wedge and side of island slaw.
      $19.00
      Hawaiian Fish & Chips
    • Hawaiian Kalua Pork Plate

      Slow cooked traditional Hawaiian style pulled pork & cabbage seasoned with Hawaiian sea salt with a savory smoked flavor! Served with Pono seasoned furikake rice, mac salad and house-made kim chee
      $17.00
      Hawaiian Kalua Pork Plate
    • Kal Bi Korean Short Ribs

      Sweet Korean style shortribs, marinated in a shoyu, honey, ginger based sauce. Topped with green onion and sesame seeds. Served with mac salad, Pono seasoned furikake and house-made kim chee
      $20.00
      Kal Bi Korean Short Ribs
    • Mahi Mahi Katsu

      Mahi Mahi filet served katsu-style, golden and crispy with lemon and Tonkatsu dripping sauce. Comes with Pono seasoned furikake rice, mac salad and house-made kim chee
      $19.00
      Mahi Mahi Katsu
    • Mamma Kathy's Teri Chicken

      Mamma Kathy's own grilled marinated chicken teriyaki served with Pono brand furikake seasoned rice, mac salad and house-made kim chee.
      $18.00
      Mamma Kathy's Teri Chicken
    • Poke Combo Plate

      Choice of poke with our house-made Hawaiian kalua pork, Pono seasoned furikake rice, mac salad, house-made kimchee, seaweed salad & pickled ginger (sub salmon +$2)
      $28.00
      Poke Combo Plate
    • Pono's BBQ Combo

      Chicken Teriyaki, Beef Teriyaki and Kal-bi Ribs with Pono brand furikake seasoned rice, house-made kim chee, mac salad.
      $28.00
      Pono's BBQ Combo
    • Pono's Seafood Combo

      Coconut shrimp, Mahi Mahi katsu, and choice of chicken teriyaki, kalua pork, or Kal-Bi ribs. Served with Pono furikake rice, mac salad and kimchee
      $30.00
      Pono's Seafood Combo
    • Steamed Teriyaki Veggie Plate

      Seasonal vegetables steamed and topped with our house made teriyaki sauce and sesame seeds.
      $14.00
      Steamed Teriyaki Veggie Plate
    • Poke Plate

      Choice of poke Pono seasoned furikake rice, mac salad, house-made kimchee, seaweed salad & pickled ginger (salmon +$2)
      $21.00
      Poke Plate
  • TACOS

    Island style taco with house-made slaw and your choice of Hawaiian Kalua Pork, Mahi Mahi katsu or Chicken Teriyaki topped with our spicy aioli and Pono Hawaiian brand Furikake
    • Chicken Teriyaki Taco

      Grilled Chicken Teriyaki, island slaw, Pono furikake and spicy aioli
      $7.00
      Chicken Teriyaki Taco
    • Fish Katsu Taco

      Panko fried Mahi mahi, island slaw, Pono furikake, spicy aioli
      $7.00
      Fish Katsu Taco
    • Kalua Pork Taco

      Hawaiian Kalua pork, island slaw, Pono furikake, spicy aioli
      $7.00
      Kalua Pork Taco
  • SALADS

    • Chinese Chicken Salad

      Spring greens, arugula, mandarin oranges, carrots, sweet onion, tomato with sliced teriyaki chicken, crispy wontons and our house-made sesame vinaigrette.
      $17.00
      Chinese Chicken Salad
    • House Salad

      Mixed greens, sweet onion, carrots, purple cabbage, tomato, mandarin oranges and wontons served with your choice of dressing!
      $10.00
      House Salad
    • Poke Salad

      Spring greens, arugula, seaweed salad, carrots, edamame, tomato, microgreens, mandarin oranges, sweet onion, crispy wontons, and your choice of poke.
      $22.00
      Poke Salad
  • BEVERAGES

    • Hawaiiian Sun Juice

      Island Juices made in Hawai'i! If you know you know!
      $5.00
      Hawaiiian Sun Juice
    • Aloha Maid Juice

      Island Juices Made in Hawai'i ! Aloha Vibes only!
      $5.00
      Aloha Maid Juice
    • OLIPOP

      $5.00
      OLIPOP
  • SIDES

    • Brown Rice

      Vegetarian.
      $3.00
      Brown Rice
    • Macaroni Salad

      Vegetarian.
      $5.00
      Macaroni Salad
    • Cole Slaw

      Vegetarian.
      $4.00
      Cole Slaw
    • Side Kimchee

      Fermented cabbage and radish with a spicy, tangy seasoning, featuring hints of garlic and chili.
      $4.00
      Side Kimchee
    • Side Salad

      House garden salad with tomato, sweet onion, mandarin oranges, wonton chips and dressing
      $4.00
      Side Salad
    • Side Seaweed Salad

      Kaiso (seaweed salad)
      $8.00
      Side Seaweed Salad
    • Side Steamed Veggies

      A medley of steamed broccoli, zucchini, carrots, and edamame.
      $4.00
      Side Steamed Veggies
    • White Rice

      Fluffy steamed white rice, perfect as a side dish to complement your meal.
      $3.00
      White Rice
  • SAUCES

    • Pineapple BBQ Sauce

      $0.25
    • Pineapple Salsa

      $0.25
    • Gluten Free Teriyaki Sauce

      $0.50
    • Katsu Sauce

      $0.25
    • Creamy Wasabi Sauce

      $0.25
    • Ginger Miso

      $0.25
    • Side of Gravy

      $2.00
    • Pele Sauce

      $0.25
    • Ranch

      $0.25
    • Sesame Vinaigrette

      $0.25
    • Spicy Aioli

      $0.25
    • Sweet Thai Chili Sauce

      $0.25
    • Tartar Sauce

      $0.25
    • Teriyaki Sauce

      $0.25
  • DESSERTS

    • Chocolate Mac Nut Brownie

      House-made chocolate brownie with macadamia nuts
      $5.00
      Chocolate Mac Nut Brownie
    • Haupia Coconut Pudding

      Hawaiian Haupia Coconut Pudding - so 'Ono!
      $5.00
      Haupia Coconut Pudding
    • Kerri Kreations Cookie

      Artisan Vegan Cookie with a Hint of Sweetness Created by Kerri
      $4.00
      Kerri Kreations Cookie
    • POI (COOLER) 4oz

      POI - Taro Root
      $4.00
      POI (COOLER) 4oz

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