The Poke Brothers of Hawaii | Street Food Icons

This was filmed many months before COVID-19.
Hidden away in the back of Chinatown’s Kekaulike market you will find the freshest and tastiest poke spot in Honolulu, Hawaii. Brothers Junichiro and Ryojiro Tsuchiya took what they learned in Japan as fishmongers and opened up a poké stall, aptly named Maguro Brothers. They visit the local fish market every morning to pick out the best fresh fish, used to serve up super fresh sashimi, grilled fish, and ahi poke over rice.
This was filmed before the coronavirus pandemic.
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[@alligatormonday6365]

"Just keep going. If you need to do, do." Pretty powerful words rhere.

[@ljdoff]

Simple, but strong.

[@Dauphinthegreat]

@@ljdoff need to start doing 80 hour work weeks in America to keep up with this work ethic.

[@BonusFry]

😄❤️😄❤️

[@christianmarriott870]

Rerry buetriful. ( japanese accent)

[@Joe-vz1ck]

Hawaii also has another saying: If can, can. If no can, still can. 🤣

[@johnk3071]

Their humility is beautiful..

[@Wabi-sabi8551]

Hubris is not a typical trait among the Japanese people.

[@locNguyen-jb1vt]

agree

[@Lucky4AS]

They will eat all the tuna

[@locNguyen-jb1vt]

farm time

[@lordmaster2562]

Slime ball

[@CHEFPKR]

Don't count the hours, if you need to do it just do it. Yes.

[@acemacoy5192]

Sensei do poke bowl in your next video! Godbless

[@xEmperorMao]

You've left your anime cave. Now you're just a normie ;_;

[@rg20322]

Awesome work ethic! Nice!

[@companymann]

That’s a very Asian thing.

[@fastricky69]

words of wisdom

[@grapesofwrath612]

"If you have to do, do." Spoken like a true magician of his craft & timeless wisdom for the ages.

[@deevita7459]

Almost yoda-ish.

[@oatiko3065]

They only have one gear, “GO!” Neva stop

[@coffeelatte3019]

I miss Maguro Bro’s poke bowls. I used to have takeout at their Chinatown location during lunch. At first I was skeptical about their food cause of the location, but boy was I wrong. The fish is always fresh and well prepared. My favorite is mixed poke bowl - spicy ahi and shiso ahi. This is the only place that I trust to eat raw fish in Honolulu’s Chinatown. Both Jun and Ryo are very friendly. Great customer service even when when they are busy. Ryu always waved and say hello/hi whenever he see me. Thank you Jim and Ryo for their good, fresh, and affordable poke and sashimi. 😋

[@35i_Hearse_Driver]

I first read puke bowl 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@crash1802]

yeah i hear you. that meat market is not the most clean looking. but i never had problems.

[@jessicabustamante1131]

I know I miss it too

[@kawika8437]

Lol yeah I walking there you’re like where Am I going

[@coffeelatte3019]

@Thejax2234 They are still there at their Waikiki and Chinatown locations. I stop going to their Chinatown location after I left my job in downtown.

[@DaKaveCollects]

5:36 “We don’t count, just go. If we need to do, just do.” Powerful stuff 🙏🏽

[@_KVNH]

Y'all notice how at 0:59 he says it's only him and his brother "studying" These guys have been doing it well for 7 years and he's still thinking like a student. That's how you become a master. Always improving.

[@UXBen]

If you’re wondering if they are as nice as they seem - the answer is ‘yes’. Also, it’s so good! I live out on the west side and drive to town just to have their misoyaki salmon.

[@agfb4039]

thanks!

[@Isaacmail13]

How is their business fairing with the pandemic? I hope they are both doing okay.

[@riaonuma5148]

@@Isaacmail13 no they actually have a lot of people

[@arthurwiggins4876]

You can you found your purpose /passion when then entire time you talk about it you are smiling

[@Erick1198NDY]

I'm just gonna cry at the corner while eating canned tuna 😭

[@quicksterification]

Tc

[@mainnevent515]

Get the pouch tun bruh. It comes in favors and also try the pouched salmon. These are great in salads

[@MiniNinja258]

Lol

[@Erick1198NDY]

@Struffle monst 😭

[@alexaez2946]

😫😓😨😰😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@irenelo1958]

That’s why they’re business thrives, only the best produce, their work ethics are very strong, and they’re so different which is why it works. May them and their business be blessed with many more decades to come🙏🏾😊

[@pochmalua8922]

Good hearted brothers. No air just feet planted firmly on the ground thus their HUGE success. Beautiful.

[@thisismyburnerrr]

These guys are absolutely class, so humble, kind, positive, and passionate about their craft. Would love to hang out and have a nice talk with them

[@FingeringThings]

Poke is the greatest invention ever made

[@wokkez3007]

At foodland they have poke too

[@lukeangus8250]

Finally a Poke episode, the worlds greatest food

[@burritoskater]

you clearly dont watch a lot of Munchies...

[@anklesturnt2dust691]

I could’ve sworn they had another episode on Poke, but I do agree with you, it’s the worlds greatest food.

[@miguelsoliz772]

Noooo tacos are 😆 jk all food is great if done right and there food looks amazing

[@itsdonaldtv6432]

@Mr.Armenian luckily no one has asked you.

[@BotoRash]

My man

[@beelove1789]

Thank you for posting Maguro Bros!!! Its what I've been looking for...a fresh fish place! No frills, no heavy creams...just best fish goodness from humble ppl.

[@carabiner7999]

The 123 people who took the time to thumbs down this video are in dire need of sympathy. This is a lovely snippet of people living a life that not only is of those who have a true craft, but those who are sharing it and making a living doing so. Thank you.

[@loveaikolou]

Coming from Hawaii, living in Las Vegas currently but whenever I visit back home, I always stop by this place. I stand by the freshness of their food, hospitality and experience. Highly recommend!!

[@htn1986]

Been there. Most humble and friendly people. Amazing food.

[@sg214]

What a great partnership between brothers

[@DB-ee7wk]

Beautiful. Love their humility, you can tell they are very genuine and love what they do

[@FavourofGod1]

Always great content from this channel!

[@_srobona]

These guys are so freaking happy and I love it.

[@agn728]

It's so heart-warming to see those who work with care and passion ♥

[@charlesv3962]

Two brothers who enjoy making people happy. Happy to have them in here in Hawaii.

[@mkushi6316]

One of the best hidden gems on Oahu. Love going there, awesome to see them featured!

[@BenEnlet29]

Only locals will know what that guys ment by "broke da mouth" 😂😂

[@SamSam-qm1li]

The whole time, he was working, talking and doing everything with a beautiful smile.

[@crash1802]

i used to work at the UFA fish auction. same doods still there lol

[@alli2964]

Us blue collars will do good work for life

[@whitelotus6449]

Your messed up ufa oi kefe LOL

[@crash1802]

@@whitelotus6449 yeah messed up for trying work early hours and low pay psshhh unreal broke my back lifting 800lbs kajiki

[@whitelotus6449]

@@crash1802 I understand you bro, I ve been injured like that to , and they don't give a shit about you to offer help, so I moved to Seattle now I've got better paying not do any labor and awesome medical coverage doing Security

[@crash1802]

@@whitelotus6449 i would do it again tho. learned a lot and the people there are great.

[@evonneswifttodd3370]

Very inspiring video of the two brothers working long hours together. The food is so fresh and looks delicious. Thank you.

[@arvaj2840]

The most AMAZING food and such humble guys! Maguro Bros is always the first stop as soon as my plane lands...and several more times before returning to mainland.

[@jugemujugemugokounosurinantoka]

Missed opportunity for Super Maguro Bros.

[@BlackJesus8463]

Well done sir!

[@nicolelagamo11]

Love them! It's clear that they are living so free and joyfully 😄 more blessings to maguro bros 🙏🏼

[@darrellchong]

Visited both locations during our trip in 2019. Both times the food tasted great. Hands down the best poke I've had in North America. Will definitely visit again.

[@brandonvillatuya9539]

Their smiles say a lot about their passion for their work

[@filiposipelii7032]

You will not be disappointed with Maguro Brothers. Poke is high end! Their cooked fish regardless oh how it's cooked and seasoned are sensational. 5 stars for sure!

[@303Lyons303]

I love everything about this. I wish the best for theses two guys.

[@alexxchavezee]

Angels on earth, their service truly humbles...

[@movedbythemoon]

👏👏👏👏 this was special! Fantastic highlight on these awesome guys !

[@raikoshoturday11]

Japanese are really hard working people!!

[@ariannasaucedo1152]

Beautiful brothers. This is how it should be, man. Team up with your fam...your good friends, go out there and just DO what you love.

[@MikuXP]

They seem so happy and down to earth! Best thing is they appear to love their job, which in turn improves their service and food!

[@ChinoChiinoo]

Their smiles are so wholesome 🥰

[@famousstar796]

I love that they love what they do. It makes the food taste better.

[@anash5597]

Great story and partnership between brothers. This motivated me!

[@maxdg6504]

100% legit! My favorite place on the island. Met those guys 6 years ago, so happy for their success. Amazing job!

[@dashimoto]

My wife and I went to their locations back in March 2019. The salmon belly was phenomenal.

[@Impopeye]

Their passion and work history alone makes them the best

[@SurferKenTV3]

Awesome Poke in Chinatown. Those people won the lottery.

[@krisb8474]

love these guys

[@84vietskater]

I ate at his place back in may when I was there with my family. He was actually there awesome dude really friendly! The food was so on point!!

[@mch006]

These guys are so humble and awesome! 👏👏👏

[@jetame9701]

I love Maguro Bros! Best fresh poke hands down. 😋

[@Brandon-of1xl]

These men are an inspiration.

[@fi9854]

This video is so wholesome ❤️

[@kls-9589]

They're humble, hard working and so adorable!!!! I can't wait for the pandemic to end so I can travwl to support them!

[@krisbrand354]

"If we need to do - do." There's my motivational speech for the day!

[@adobofrostzerotwo]

finally another episode of street food icons! thanks munchies!

[@ishanbb]

Love their energy!

[@stuartgilroy]

I lived on Oahu for a year and this was the best fish I ate the whole time, by far!

[@sexytexanbabe4105]

Love these guys!!!!

[@carolford371]

Such wonderful chefs and delicious looking food. I'm so hungry!😊

[@kktammy]

Their chu-toro donburi with king salmon makes all my dreams come true. One of my last meals before I moved away.

[@bizzoid2621]

When you really enjoy what you are doing, it is never work. These guys are awesome

[@mitchson290]

Still the best fish Chirashi bowls I’ve ever had till this day.

[@compilejason]

You can see how focused and serious he is when competing for the tuna fish he wants at the auction!

[@AL1NO3]

So inspiring and such great work ethic

[@michaelcrabtree2939]

Awesome selection and nice sashimi and poke. Great video.

[@MoniqueSinha]

Everything looks so fresh and delicious 👍

[@awesomekel7116]

they're so cheerful

[@elsalisa146]

Perfect! This my first stop off the plane.

[@arihawaii8368]

🤩Hiiiiii Jun & Ryo!!! 🥳Congrats on the feature! Oh boy do I miss stopping at your spot for the food tours! Thank you for always being so kind to me :) I hope you and you families are well! 🙏💕

[@Hienator]

Maguro Brothers are amazing. We ate there our whole trip!

[@deevita7459]

Wonderful attitude. Hard workers. Keep it up. Would definitely love to try this place one day.

[@jetw9522]

I definitely need to try it when I come back next time! 😍❤️

[@lacemoon8645]

Such kind souls!!

[@vuvuzela691]

Had the pleasure of actually visiting after watching this video. It was really as good as I imagined!

[@jackiemccoy6282]

Badass!!! Sent my sister this as my family lives there and my dad would love this!!!!

[@rohc69]

I ate at this place and I can’t recommended enough it’s very good a must go if you visit Hawaii or live here try the miso salmon belly!!!!!!

[@amykc]

I would stop here since Chinatown was on the way home to treat myself back during my undergrad years The guys are super nice and sweet

[@norshafiqabubakar6375]

Nice..superb job

[@SR-rc4on]

“If I can use the local parlance; Broke the Mouth” *says it in the most HAOLE voice ever!!! 🤣🤣🤣....bruddah, if you gone talk like one local gotta say ‘broke da mouf’....🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@aarondrew4861]

Bada you?

[@alexcarter8807]

Or broke da mout'

[@harrymiram6621]

Kanak attak!

[@robertholtz]

Good gracious... that looks really delicious. 😋🍣

[@beautybyhiuy]

Feeling super lucky to have tried this and am so impressed how hard they work! Basically they are between Chinatown and Waikiki all day 6 days a week!!!

[@onedensemf9076]

I ate at Maguro Bros. When it was literally A HOLE IN THE WALL in the side of a trailer home outside of waikiki. First place I ever had authentic Hawaiian poke. So amazing to see them here.

[@gfresh247]

OMG seriously!!!! Cannot wait to be able to travel to Hawaii again to go check this place out

[@jjlove1084]

Gotta try this spot

[@GirlsWhoGrub]

they're so precious

[@andyfreer1343]

Love your video

[@beatsupplya179]

Amazing!

[@n8talflow941]

Blessed to be eating their poke while watching this video ❤️🤙🏼

[@ph1ogic]

you know its good when the owner goes and gets the fish that morning!!

[@huevosrancheros702]

i don’t even like tuna, but i liked this video and the brothers passion.

[@MlleFeralMinette]

Y'all should cover the famous "Tamale Guy" of Chicago. He's about to open a restaurant after vending from a cooler for decades.

[@jackflores1564]

These guys are really cool. Best of luck to the both of them.

[@urielgaribay2880]

Damn did he say $4,000 for those 2 tunas?! Wow.

[@DaDoubleDee]

Uriel Garibay tuna live for a long time and are over fished 😭

[@Exilitate]

Probably returned like $8,000 too.

[@urielgaribay2880]

I vote we replace U.S. holiday main courses (ham, turkey) with a giant tuna

[@Josh-bf6ht]

@@urielgaribay2880 they're critically endangered in many places buddy, not to mention high in mercury. Also, $4000 is nothing for tuna, every year one or two bluefin tuna end up being auctioned for millions of dollars.

[@teaandcoffeeM]

That's not too bad, considering it costs $1000 or $2000 to buy an entire cow at auction. So basically 1 tuna is the same cost as 1 cow.

[@kwaaahhh]

Honolulu’s hidden gem. One of the best don buri I ever had 🤙🏿

[@mogufood]

Fresh fish🐠 look delicious 🤤🤤🤤

[@gozer825]

Man that looks so good.

[@heyyyitsfaith]

my fave poke/sashimi shop on the island. SO ONO!!!