Poke Is Coming to Jacksonville, FL — And It's About Time

Poke has been feeding Hawaiians for centuries. Long before rice bowls became Instagram currency, poke was simply what Hawaiian fishermen ate when the catch came in.

Ancient Roots, Living Tradition

The word poke means "to slice or cut crosswise into pieces" in Hawaiian. Its origins stretch back hundreds of years, tied to the fishing culture of the Native Hawaiian people.

When Two Cultures Met in the Water

Japanese immigrants brought shoyu, sesame oil, mirin, and a reverence for raw fish that mirrored the existing poke tradition. The combination was transformative.

Why Poke Jacksonville, FL Needed Makai

Jacksonville has a population of nearly a million people, a military community with deep ties to Hawaii, and a growing appetite for fresh, chef-driven Hawaiian food.

We're opening at 1661 Riverside Ave, in one of Jacksonville's most vibrant neighborhoods.