Alicia's Market is The Spot For Authentic Poke In Honolulu - Dining on a Dime

In this week’s episode of Dining on a Dime, host Lucas Peterson visits the Kalihi neighborhood of Honolulu in search of some of Oahu’s best poke. He finds it at Alicia’s Market, a mom-and-pop store and prepared foods counter that opened on Mokauea Street in 1949.
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[@hfxhero]

I've been binge-watching Dining on a Dime for a bit now and I must say; Jucas has got to be one of the most genuinely kind and charming hosts on KZbin. Thanks, Eater.

[@victoriatrinh8380]

Grant Ruffinengo true dat! love him! He's such a great host!

[@darkangel9551]

jucas is great

[@speedwagon7245]

Who the hell is Jucas XD

[@solidkingcobra]

Jucas is ajways the man for the lob.

[@hawaiiguy1]

LUCAS, not Jucas ...

[@bobs_]

"Uploaded 56 Seconds ago" So happy for more Lucas :) One of my favorite series on youtube.

[@SankofaNYC]

Bastard! I was soooo close to being first! lol

[@jameel3220]

Sankofa NYC top three then

[@tamatoa8261]

Lucas you are eating the crab all wrong. You don't use chop sticks or fork or spoon. You put it in your mouth and suck the meat out as you bite down and pull the crab out of your mouth. That way all the meat gets scraped out into your mouth. It's an art to eating raw crab lol. I've been going to Alicia's for over 30 years and Leonard was a young man lol. You have to try their plate lunches. Sooooo good! Get the mixed plate with roast pork, prime rib, rice, potatoe salad, poke and kimchi. After you eat that, go find a nice shady tree and go into what we in Hawaii call Polynesian Paralysis.

[@Kaizen240]

I stumbled upon this place when I was in Hawaii. And I can never forget it. Poke in California does not even compare. I can't wait to go back and have some more

[@mysteryandhistory7782]

I grew up right across the street In the white apartment building in that industrial area. I miss Alicia’s so much! I now live in the mainland and miss home so much! Thanks for the nostalgia!

[@jaketheromero]

I'm not sure why, but it's always a treat hearing Lucas swear. (Even if it is bleeped out)

[@LJMcLewis]

Lucas is the best. I love watching his episodes. Been rematching them the last few days. Could listen to him talk about food 24/7

[@thatgirljo2119]

I really enjoy all of Lucas's videos, he really has that charm about him. Lowkey cute too.

[@gamjc]

HIGHKEY cute :).

[@saracornejo2361]

Thank U Eater and Lucas ..I'm Always Educated from All the Food History..the more I want to try it!!!❤😍

[@violentpeacemaker7822]

What a wondeful type of guy the butcher seems to be we need more people like him in the world

[@JanelleBearden246]

I waited and waited so long for this video! Glad to see you choose Alicia's their poke is fantastic, really makes me miss home!

[@sbl0323]

Lucas is the reason I subscribed to this channel.

[@nuajbalpo]

For some reason I missed this episode, but as if I could not love Lucas more, there he goes and shows up with a Speed Racer shirt on, amazeballs!

[@dimassate4528]

he is so chill and laid back person

[@clenelyn]

Lucas vid right as I'm going to bed ^^ Thanks eater for ensuring I end the day happy

[@kawaiidemon]

Poke is huge atm in Australia. Would love to try the crab poke one day. Totally agree about the nuts in banana bread.

[@aquadee91]

That poke looks scrumptious! But why does it seem that it needs rice? For some reason it makes me crave steamed rice!

[@saltofpetra-4502]

Yup. You know it.

[@SILENTMAUINAKA1]

rice is good but with beer or cocktails is better havin wit rice would be to heavy.. poke is more for pupus ( appetizers }

[@magicmakerify]

We, islanders, can’t eat Poke or Sashimi without rice.

[@cheehee808_]

Depends, if you’re drinking then it’s great by itself as pupus (appetizer) but as a meal you can’t beat a poke bowl over a hot bed of white rice

[@solidkingcobra]

Poke + Onigiri = Winning Combination.

[@jojominong8943]

I could drop dead in Alicia's and totally be happy amongst all the poke varieties. Alicia's is a gem in Kalihi. Oh, careful about sitting in the park to enjoy your Alicia's goodies. There's lotsa flies!!! :D

[@hyuneeEats]

Yeah eff that, nuts go in banana bread!! #preach 🙌🏼

[@Mbeezxoxo]

hyuneeEats no, banana bread and banana NUT bread are 2 different things.

[@steve9115]

I subscribed and liked just for the nuts in banana bread

[@MoustacheCloud]

I like the way he describes the food.

[@1kaaa]

San Diego, please take note. Stop the sauceless, topping-induced poke!

[@jjcooldrool]

Raw Crab Poke seems a lot like one of my favorite korean side dishes (GeJang). You can find it in any korean super market. Try it, it's delicious!

[@toulanivanh9136]

Loving all the Hawaii food tour Eats!!!!🤗

[@sarahr7890]

Banana bread is best with cold butter and no nuts. I love walnuts and pecans, just not in my bread. Not in my brownies either. Thank you, Lucas, for being so diplomatic.

[@sophiacadiz8016]

I love his commentary!!!

[@chickyL]

yes to the crab poke, I loved it when I was there!

[@mahoney1360]

The char siu at Alicia's is heavenly. Hell everything there is great.

[@maxfit68906]

Kalihi, the most diversified city on Oahu which makes for great tasting foods. A hidden gem which few even find on a map.

[@eater]

We agree! We ate so many delicious foods in Kalihi

[@atinycrow]

"Fuck that! Nuts go in banana bread." took my love of Dining on a Dime to a whole new level. 😂

[@originalmusic401]

omg, this is Poke heaven, i never tried poke, but i know I would love it.

[@katabami2139]

Yo Lucas you forgot to grab the roast pork and charsiu which they are also known for!

[@saltofpetra-4502]

Roast pork used to be good, but now... eh...

[@viviantangent]

that is incredible. mad drooling over here :P

[@HaningNugrahadi]

Lookin good in that speed racer t-shirt lucas!

[@flahprius]

Thanks guys, for showing all the awesome food we have here! Don't mean to be a smartass, Lucas, but masago and tobiko are roe from two different fish (though they generally taste the same). Also, they add much more than just texture - they have a very briney, almost alcohol-y taste.

[@TheBokiya]

Cool Speed Racer t-shirt, Lucas!

[@CHRONICPUNJABI]

Mark wiens and Lucas Peterson are the best food reviewers hands down!!!

[@rockgardenlove]

Yeah but this guy doesn't do that creepy smile (even though I do like Mark's videos)

[@imprudentpanda8389]

lucas and nick are the only reason why i watch eater

[@busycrazypeople]

Thank God I'm eating while watching this

[@raquelk.2960]

OMG THIS PLACE. I make special trips to go here for the roast pig and prime rib lol. I get my poke from tamuras.

[@808ainosked]

I love Alicia Market their poke is pretty hard to beat. But I love going there for their Chinese roast plates which is #1 on the island! Some of my favorite poke spots on the island is Tamuras with their king crab garlic poke. Fresh catch poke shop and Ono seafoods which has a bit of an asian flare to their style of poke which is so good!! And if I want some great poke on a budget, foodland supermarket has great cheap options which is hard to beat!!

[@towzone100]

Great video as always

[@bellkij9488]

I love nut in banana bread too!!! That crabs look so good.

[@kaeknows]

love the episode and love the shirt

[@tr3prom]

I went to Hawaii a could months ago and tried to go there.. Sadly there was a fire and remodeling.. But they still had a little to go poke spot.. The crab poke was amazing.. But the best place for poke is foodland

[@brownykiks6986]

THE SHIRT!!!!

[@Shadowboost]

I went here three years ago and had the roast pork/poke/rice combo. It was damn good

[@seaeraraquel]

really good good tips..

[@christopherwwoo]

I love Alicia's Market! Ono grindz

[@bd9632]

You earned much respect with the nuts in the banana bread stand.

[@Oscar-jp4jb]

Nice video. I wish you had also visited Tamura's Market on Kamehameha Highway. The poke there is amazing.

[@hawaiiguy1]

Mark Wiens did..

[@HotInTheCity]

Gotta agree. I need nuts in my banana bread. The poke looked really good.

[@Mickcotton]

Absolutely Fantastic. So Ono 🌸👍 Mahalo Nui Loa 😎✈️👍✅

[@adama.5912]

That is a dope shirt Lucas, swing one over here!

[@JuanATena]

I am 100% with you Lucas, banana bread deserves to have nuts, the more the merrier.

[@teliopolis]

Thanks Lucas for coming to Hawaii. I'm liking your videos. i'm in Mexico city. Maybe you should come here too?

[@alexhernandez49]

Saw your bit Lucas in Westworld!

[@saltofpetra-4502]

Solid episode!

[@derppotato1634]

Damn that looks good!!

[@10ashagirl]

I really enjoy watching Lucas eat. However, I would love to see him in one video where he is dressed up.

[@missdoe2269]

Id like to try that someday

[@BoyAditya]

woohooo !!! finally POKE!! I've been waiting for this video for more than a month! but .. it's that means you guys didn't make video on kahuku superrette poke?

[@saltofpetra-4502]

I think I'll try that. Thanks!

[@MrBlazemaster525]

Can't agree more on the banana bread!Nuts BELONG on it!

[@EHCBunny4real]

I love nuts and dried cherries or raisins in my banana bread,

[@KL-fl4th]

i've been waiting for this

[@burpitola]

i agree, nuts are a required banana bread ingredient in my mind. this is important.

[@ingriddavis1201]

Hey Lucas! All that empty space next to you on the pier?? Wish I was there... 😘

[@xearthboundx]

Lucas, is the bomb.

[@deathofasweater]

Hi Lucas, saw you on Westworld today.

[@onewizzard]

Philip De Franco is so good doing these eatery videos

[@jif.6821]

The first one you tasted was Masago (Capelin eggs)/wasabi poke' not Tobiko (Flying-fish eggs)/wasabi poke'. The second was Salmon Ponzu poke' not salmon/shoyu poke'. The tartness comes from the lemon juice in the ponzu sauce used (not vinegar). Amen to nuts in banana bread, not the same without them. Macadamia nuts the best but walnuts work in a pinch. I once had a bunch of crab poke' put me in the hospital for several days. Scary but delicious.

[@OldSchooledTV]

That brofist guy haha

[@jcpt20]

I'm 100% on board with Lucas on the banana bread with walnuts hype train

[@skyblueerik]

I'm into weird food combinations, so someday I'm definitely going to try poke and banana bread.

[@skyblueerik]

And yes, you should always add nuts to banana bread (be sure to toast them first).

[@ask230]

2:31 "Oh I won't shake your hand." *fist bump* Pandemic vibes....lol

[@ariel3725]

the closest thing I've eaten to a raw crab is a salted crab added to papaya salad in Thailand. it was amazing. raw meat has some sweetness to it, not for the squeamish though.

[@dulcelemaire1220]

waiting for Luca's walk on every episode ;)

[@teppanyakilifewithchefninj52]

Dang... I might have to stop by Alicia's tomorrow.... Not for the poke though but for like the duck and stuff... lol.

[@MrSnake9419]

Lucas you ever considered taking this show to the UK?

[@lululuis93]

Mark Wiens made that place popular with his video. You guys should definitely check his video out 👌👌

[@SankofaNYC]

It seems like whenever i hear about Hawaii, i hear about how locals don't like tourists... And they call them names and want them to get off the islands, etc etc.... But everyone in this video seemed really nice

[@EBKiddo]

Locals are extremely nice. They don't really like tourism and the culture it's created, but they also understand it makes their economy thrive. And I've never met a Hawaiin who was unkind to any visitor. They're cool with people and extremely laid back, just gotta socialize with them.

[@eater]

We were greeted very warmly with the aloha spirit everywhere we visited!

[@linat.4328]

Sankofa NYC, experiences may vary. I was there for 3 years, some were nice while others expressed bluntly how they do not like tourist.

[@EBKiddo]

@Catalina Tran I guess it must depend who you talk to yea? I'd imagine anyone who relies on tourism to make money isn't going to diss tourists. And most tourists interact with people who deal with tourism a lot and helps their business. But I'd imagine a lot of other people probably aren't a fan of the development and changes tourism brought.

[@EBKiddo]

Actually, I remember when they built a Costco on an island while I was there, a lot of locals were talking shit about tourism and causing land development like this.

[@Taxninjaz]

Poke with some beer, ideal

[@RayfilWong]

Wow 😳Speed Racer T Shirt

[@granvilleheights3411]

you should try Kokoda (Ceviche) in Fiji.

[@themysterytraveler6536]

Ono Seafood in the Kaimuku area. Or poke with pipikaula for some surf and turf action.

[@saltofpetra-4502]

I like Safeway limu poki and Tamashiro Market poke.

[@nicknamean]

Man how much I miss some good poké 😢

[@kpaukeaho6180]

blob blobby - no accent mark on the "e"

[@TrueFunctions23]

looks bomb

[@spookyshark632]

now I really want poke

[@newnewmi]

But what about chocolate in banana bread, Lucas? Dark chocolate in there is my platonic ideal.

[@luisedelarosa6551]

"fuck that! Nuts go in banana bread!" Hahaha fuck yeah it is!

[@Brandon-wp2yt]

Lucas needs his own channel

[@jujitsujew23]

Gotta love how the guy tells him it’s masago, he orders masago, and in the explanation he calls it tobiko. Also, never eat salmon in Hawaii

[@heatherbrittnay8511]

interesting video

[@RustyB5000]

Bye Felicia, Hi Alicia

[@andrigibor]

I see Lucas, I click play.

[@t064r]

"F*ck that, nuts go in banana bread," - Lucas. Go and tell 'em!

[@MakotoRen]

Nuts on banana bread warriors unite! lol

[@saltag]

Must point it out every time, Lucas holds his chopsticks better than most native Asians

[@francisong1255]

masarap talaga ang poke

[@GarciaKathy]

Ive tried it and I just couldnt deal with the texture. Tastes good though but the texture I just cant deal with

[@jackmajeed7241]

Haha walnut banana bread is the best 👍👍👍

[@joyjoyoo]

whyyyyyy!! now I want to book the next flight to HI and eat!!!!!! you knw what, i might do that! get away from this hellion east coast weather >.