Ry's Poke Shack Pasadena Review: Oahu Favorite Poke

Ry's Poke Shack Pasadena Opening

• 🚀 Ry's Poke Shack opened in Pasadena on February 7th, bringing its Hawaiian-style poke from Oahu's Northshore and Orange County.
• 📺 The establishment gained recognition from its original Hawaii location and was even featured on Netflix's Street Foods.

Initial Impressions & Ordering

• ⏱️ During the soft opening, the reviewers experienced short wait times by arriving early, being first in line on a Friday.
• ✅ The ordering process was efficient, with food coming out in less than 5 minutes for early arrivals.

Featured Poke Styles & Flavors

• 🍣 The "show you ai" poke is characterized by its simplicity, featuring green onions and onions on a bed of rice, with a fresh fish taste.
• 🌶️ The Lao style poke, with garlic fish sauce, Thai chili, and cilantro, was highlighted as a favorite for its garlicky kick.
• 🌿 The Limu style (seaweed) was noted for its salty, oniony flavor and crunchy texture, being a go-to choice on the island.
• ⚠️ Other styles like Ginger Curry were very gingery, and the Spicy Tobico and Spicy Hawaiian were found to lack significant spice.
• 🐟 Reviewers generally preferred the salmon over the ahi tuna, finding some tuna pieces chewy.

Recommendations & Tips

• 🏆 The Lao style and Limu style were strongly recommended as unique and delicious options.
• ⏰ To avoid long waits, it's advised to visit during the week and arrive right when they open, as lines can be significant, especially on weekends.
• 🙏 Given it's a soft opening, customers are encouraged to give them grace as they work out operational details.

Pricing & Additional Notes

• 💰 A total of $46.33 after tax for three items was noted, reflecting the labor-intensive and expensive nature of poke.
• 🔥 For those desiring more heat, Chella Chili oil was recommended as an external addition to enhance flavor.