Poke Etc

Poke Etc’s newest location (the original flagship is in Carson) welcomes Long Beach natives into a no-frills strip mall joint that can only be described as island casual. In fact, flip-flops are practically encouraged. Serving up traditional Hawaiian poke like spicy tuna, limu (algae), and sweet and sour octopus, these poke aficionados know how to whip up a bowl for under $10 that’ll have you saying mahalo. The menu also boasts other staple island fare like lau lau, teriyaki chicken and kalua pork, but since the shop's claim to fame is that is serves 100 pounds of fish per day, we’d say stick with the poke. The space is filled with aloha signs and beachy decor—further proof that the island spirit is alive and well.