Golden Mart

The Golden Mart offers some of the best poke I’ve ever had.
The cashier Vicky helped our group pick out just the right poke for our group and had our choice rang up within the minute.
We will definitely be heading down again soon.

This place was recommended to my husband by his father who heard about this place from a friend! We live in Mililani so we stop by at least once a month. They are located in the same parking lot as Mad Tiger Academy… or if you are more familiar with 24 hour fitness, it’s across the street on Kam highway.
Every single time we visited this place, they were always friendly! And if they ran out of poke, they would go in the back and make us more. The employees would never tell us that they ran out of something. Along with poke, they sell bentos which go quite fast, especially on the weekends, pickled mango, li hing mui treats, and the oh so wonderful garlic boiled peanuts *mouth watering*. I know I’ve missed a bunch more items they sell but just go and visit for yourself! You won’t be disappointed.

LOVED this place. No where to sit… that would have been nice to know but the food MORE than made up for that.
My kids and I bought about 2 and a half pounds of delicious poke of all types, two scoops of rice and some drinks, and had a fabulous lunch here.
Scallops, spicy tuna, wasabi tuna, and more. Even with a few bins low or empty they were happy to run and mix up some more for us.
We were told poke was everywhere in Oahu — but we hadn’t seen any since our arrival. After finding this place on the «10 best of Oahu» list, we made it our mission to find this place. (Only place not in Honolulu.) Was worth the wait and effort to find it.
We were there at about 3pm — don’t go too much later than that. It looked like it was getting ready to close up soon.
Will FOR sure go back next time on Oahu.

Drove all the way here to find they closed early. What a shame, the other reviews made this place seem so promising.

Decided to come here after spotting a tidbit about Golden Mart in a Honolulu Magazine article. So glad that I did! This place is easy to miss otherwise, but don’t — it’s a charming hole in the wall that serves up some amazing poke bowls!
I got a regular sized poke bowl for $ 7.99 and got a split between the creamy wasabi poke and the golden mart special. If you’re in a jam and can’t decide, you can definitely ask for samples! I didn’t realize this at first, but the guy behind the counter still graciously let me sample other types of poke even after I made my choices.
The creamy wasabi is a delicious kick in the mouth. Phew! You’d think that the mayo would do a little to tone down the wasabi, but nope-it’s pungent, and the mayo does absolutely nothing to ease the burn. I like that, a lot. The golden mart special seems to be the lovechild between Hawaiian style poke and shoyu poke drenched in a crack sauce. I got the sauce mixed into the poke bowl and I couldn’t get enough. The fish tastes super fresh and the portion size is just right.
They also have a bunch of hot items to choose from, including some bentos, fried chicken, and spam musubi. There’s even a samurai soft serve machine behind the counter! I’ll save that for my next visit.
Accepts credit cards!

This is my second review from my original posting of March 2011.
The creamy wasabi poke is still on my faves here along with the garlic boiled peanuts.
Met the owner of Golden Mart last Friday and he made us feel right at home. Left there feeling the aloha from him.
Hope they stick around at this location for a bit longer. For those of you that thought they moved to the Waipahu location for good, they are still at the Mililani location until further notice. Go and get your poke and boiled peanuts…

As you walk in, it looks old and claustrophobic. I had to to think if I really wanted to buy food from here but I was starving and my son was next door at practice for an hour so I just gave it a shot. To my surprise, their poke was tasty and fresh. If they don’t have it, they can make it for you! Also, the fried chicken was juicy and yummy!!! You can bet my perception has changed about this place! I even ordered the chicken for my son’s b-​day party (you have to call few days in advance to make sure the person that makes the chicken is working that day.) if you’re in the area, you should give it a try for sure!

I honestly an truly. Believe this is the B E S T Poke place in Oahu!!! This place has great customer service. Very very friendly local people! The golden mart special an creamy wasabi Poke is so So SO YUMMMMY!!! Opihi is good too! Ohh an the Garlic boiled peanuts are very very tastey… If you are in the area an going to a party or BBQ. Stop by an get a pound or two of their poke etc… People will eat your stash at the party. Even the haoles will mop up your stash too! Ohh an last but not least the fish pattys are so good. Everytime I go their out. Shuckz!!! People always ask me where did you get this from etc… I give them stink looks cause they end up eating all my poke or steal the container from me. I tell them GOLDEN MART! I like to share my poke all the time with good friends an this poke gets the OooOo’s an Aaah’z of awesome taste thumbs up with shaka’s!!!

This place has great poke, snacks, and drinks! We always get the spicy tuna, and I usually end up picking up some banana bread, spam musubis, and chips. If the poke container is empty in the display, do not fret, the people there are super nice and awesome and will kindly make more for you to fulfill your poke needs :)

This is a review only on the poke. This place by far sells the best poke I have ever had. I think it is on par with Ahi Lovers. Aside from the poke, the best thing about Golden Mart is that it is a hole-​in-​the-​wall. I only learned about it through word of mouth and decided to give it a try one day. I admit that when I first saw this place from the outside, I questioned what I would find inside but the staff are very friendly and will even take the time to make you a new batch of poke if the one in the display case is running low. Don’t be put off by its exterior and give it a try. I recommend the ahi limu and their creamy wasabi poke. Delicious!

This is definitely a hole in the wall place that you would never suspect to have poke. With that said, their poke is pretty delicious. I’ve had their spicy ahi (the best they have in my opinion) and a few others that I can’t recall at this moment. Minus one star only because once the spicy ahi poke was way too salty. Other than that, a definite must try.

This is a hidden gem in Mililani. Great for some fresh made Poke. They are located right across the street from Chevron and Fast Stop next to Mad Tiger Martial Arts.
I enjoy the Golden Mart special poke as well as the ahi limu poke. They also sell your standard mini mart fare such as Snacks, Spam Musubi, Beer, Liquor, Cigs etc…
Check them out you wont be disappointed in the quality of the poke.

Golden Mart is located in a mini mall of about four shops, right off of Kamehameha Highway in Mililani next to the golf course, if your town bound on Kam. hwy. driving up waipio valley, the store will be on your right, if you miss the first right up hill driveway, you can turn right at the stop light…
This family owned store makes some really good raw fish, the only thing I don’t like is sometimes when you look in the display case the trays are empty, but tags are on the window, how can I order something and I don’t even know what it looks like… I know that they are trying not to waste, or let the fish just sit there, because they mix the poke fresh for you, no problem, which is awesome and don’t get me wrong thats what makes their fish so good… Maybe they should put large hi-​def pictures on the show case so we know what to order… ha…ha…ha…
This small little store has all the important stuff, well to me it is… The beers number one, pretty decent prices… The raw stuff, prices up there but meets or beats the big name stores, they also have garlic boiled peanuts, in spicy flavor too… They have the bar– b– que sticks, the rolled sushi’s, musubi’s, fried chicken and a lot of other favorite pupu’s to go with your favorite beverage… And if you need a nicotine fix they have that to, in all the different brands and flavors…
So if your in the area check this store out and stay away from all the crowds and long lines… I like this place and I’m sure you will too…

Gotta give props to this Mililani staple. Golden Mart is easily accessible, the employees are always friendly, and the poke is ono. I always grab some of the pipikaula (no one got pipikiaula like this) as it is a favorite with my green bottles. :)
Another sleeper here is the pickled mango. Not sure who makes it for them or how they get it but it is always stocked YEAR ROUND! Super ono and not to sour to indulge in. Golden Mart is the spot when you in millz.
ALL-​AMERICAN CITY baby!!!

The Poke is okay if I don’t want to drive to Wahiawa for a poke fix. The Garlic Soybeans are pretty tasty though. This is where I go and get my Kegs of Heineken or Bud Lights. Chili and the gang provide great service there.

I was first introduced to Golden Mart a couple of years ago by my BF who is from Mililani. I thought we were stopping-​in for beer and cigarettes but was surprised to find a nice little poke window that offered a small variety of freshly made poke and Hawaiian-​style pupus. Our favorite is their Special variety poke, which is super yummy and in short supply on busy days. Other than their great poke, it’s just another corner liquor store with plenty of cold beverages to choose from.

Right across Kam hwy from the Fast Stop is my faaaaavorite place to go get poke. They’ve also got great beer prices, but im definately there for the poke. Why? Because it’s –always– fresh! Try their Kukui Shoyu poke complete with kukui powder, and their softshell crab poke too! I like their taco poke as well as it is almost always tender and delicious.
*** Update *** So now Goldenmart has these beef, pork and chicken sticks available on Fridays. The beef is okay, so is the chicken. The pork is the shit. The pork is SO good my fiancé has made himself a nuisance to the girls that work there by stopping to bug them for pork sticks every time he passes by. Like, on days other than friday — when he already knows they’re only made on friday… he thinks he might just «get lucky» and pick up some pork-​stick on a sunday. It’s hilarious. Every time i go in there they’re like «please… please. Tell him it’s only on Friday. Make him STOP!»
*** Another Update *** I just wanted to mention the best thing about Goldenmart other than the poke, the people, the pork etc… (i love you GM.) is that if you get there and they’ve run out of your favorite poke no matter WHAT they will make you more! I have never been denied. They never run out. You guys are my best friends.

I am so spoiled by this store. I am disappointed when eating poke & boiled peanuts anywhere else! The poke (especially if you ask them to mix you a fresh batch) is excellent. When you can taste the individual ingredients, the fish eggs, the salt granules, the limu… Oh the ono! By far the best on the island. Golden Mart Special, or the Ahi Limu so ono with just the right amount of salt, seasame oil! The spicy ahi and wasabi ahi also excellent too, not too much mayo… just right. Their boiled (jumbo) peanuts are a little on the salty side, but who doesn’t like salty nuts? The only thing bad I had there was the pickled limu (tasted rather «old»). Otherwise love this place! Looks like a whole in the wall, but winner poke!

The spicy ahi poke is the best I have found on the island! I go there almost every weekend, since I am downtown during most weekdays. I love it so much I have even had it catered for our company picnic! When I am there I usualy pick up some boiled peanuts and dried tako.

Golden Mart is a little convenience store located on Kam Hwy in Mililani. If you are on Kam heading towards Wahiawa, it’ll be on your left before you go down the hill towards Waipio Valley. It’s located in a small strip mall with about 4 businesses.
They have the best poke around! If you go in the afternoon, you’ll be sure to wait in line because everyone is in there for the poke. It’s made fresh daily and the quality is excellent. I’ve tried a few, including the wasabi poke, the spicy ahi poke and the tako poke, but there is a HUGE selection! They also have spam musubis and meat sticks on Fridays, which are excellent as well.
I’ve tried poke from Tanioka’s, Poke Stop as well as some markets, but the best has to be here! It is definitely worth it!