
Raw ahi, Maui onion, sauteed in rice paper. $12.95
Duke’s Waikiki, Honolulu HI
This starter wass billed as “Hawaii’s favorite pupu” on their menu. I don’t know about that. It tasted ok, but it was super greasy! Who knew it was actually deep fried? I assumed it was a fresh roll from the menu description, and because I don’t immediately think “fried” when poke comes to mind. Hmm, hand me another drink!

Hawaiian song and dance performance, Waikiki Beach.
The grease monkey in me likes the look of them. What’s a traditional poke roll supposed to be like?
Well, poke is usually not made into rolls because it’s like a Hawaiian ceviche. I’ve never seen a ceviche roll either. That’s why I thought it was weird that if they made poke (which is fresh, raw and cold) into a roll, that they would fry it. Hmm, but what do I know? I not a cook, I just like to eat! 🙂