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Best Poke & Plate Lunch on the East Side, Kauaʻi

Our independently-checked shortlist for best poke & plate lunch on the east side, kept to the 3 spots that are actually worth your time and confirmed open. Tap any one for its details, or open the app for the live map and today's conditions.

Independently researched, verified open as of 2026-06-13.

1Mark's Place
Lihue (Puhi) · $
Chef Mark Oyama's takeout plate lunch (chicken katsu, Korean chicken) where local workers line up; #1 Quick Bites in Lihue.
2Pono Market
Kapaa · $
Old-school market with daily mixed plates, poke and lomilomi; a multi-generation local go-to that sells out early.
3Hamura Saimin
Lihue · $
James Beard 'America's Classics' saimin stand since 1952 plus famous lilikoi chiffon pie; cash only.
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