Top 2 Best Hawaiian Food Near Vancouver, British Columbia

Hawaiian food is more than poke bowls: plate lunches with rice and mac salad, kalua pork, loco moco and lomi lomi salmon, plus shave ice for dessert.

We could verify two spots that serve Hawaiian food, so this guide lists two.

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How We Chose These Hawaiian Restaurants

We only list places whose menu is mainly Hawaiian food, checked against local press, tourism boards and listings. We don't pad the list.

Hours change often, so confirm before you go.

Best Hawaiian Restaurants in Vancouver at a Glance

Top 2 Best Hawaiian Restaurants Near Vancouver, BC

1. The Poke Guy – Downtown

A poke shop founded by a couple who brought the dish over from Oahu, using Ocean Wise seafood, with Hawaiian hot plates too.

What to order: The traditional Hawaiian poke plate, kalua pork or loco moco.

Why it made the list: One of Vancouver's first poke shops, with genuine Hawaiian plate lunches.

Address: 420 Richards St, Vancouver | Price: $$

2. Aloha Hawaiian Grill – Steveston, Richmond

A casual Hawaiian spot in Steveston Village, recommended by Tourism Richmond.

What to order: Hawaiian shave ice in guava or piña colada.

Why it made the list: A sweet stop near the Steveston boardwalk.

Address: 110-3900 Bayview St, Richmond | Price: $$

Hawaiian Dishes to Know Before You Go

• Poke: Cubed raw fish seasoned with shoyu, sesame and onion.
• Loco moco: Rice topped with a burger patty, fried egg and gravy.
• Kalua pork: Smoky, slow-roasted shredded pork.
• Spam musubi: Grilled Spam on rice wrapped in nori.
• Plate lunch: Two scoops rice, macaroni salad and a main.

Where to Find Hawaiian Food in Metro Vancouver

Downtown

Home to The Poke Guy.

Steveston, Richmond

Home to Aloha Hawaiian Grill.

Tips for Eating Hawaiian Food in Vancouver

• Build your bowl: Most poke spots let you choose base, fish and toppings.
• Go for lunch: Poke and plate lunches make a fast lunch.
• Ask about fish: Ask which fish is freshest that day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I get Hawaiian food in Vancouver?

The Poke Guy downtown and Aloha Hawaiian Grill in Steveston.

Where can I get loco moco in Vancouver?

The Poke Guy offers loco moco and other Hawaiian plates.

Is there Hawaiian shave ice near Vancouver?

Yes, at Aloha Hawaiian Grill in Steveston.

Does The Poke Guy use sustainable seafood?

It serves Ocean Wise seafood.

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