Pono Hawaiian Grill (Santa Cruz)

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4.7

(320 reviews)

Hawaiian

Poke

Asian

Address

120 Union Street

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Phone

+18312269558

Opening Hours

Sunday

11:0 - 19:30

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

11:0 - 20:30

Menu of Pono Hawaiian Grill (Santa Cruz) at Santa Cruz, CA

APPETIZER POKE

APPETIZER Avocado Tomato Poke

$18.00

Pono's shoyu marinated ahi, diced tomato, sweet & green onion, minced ginger, sliced avocado, sesame seeds

APPETIZER Da Braddah Timmy Poke

$18.00

Cubed ahi tuna, chili flake, avocado, cucumber, sesame oil, 'alaea sea salt, sweet & green onion, house-made kim chee

APPETIZER Ginger Chili Shoyu Poke

$18.00

Minced ginger, sweet onion, jalapeño, green onion, shoyu marinated ahi tuna, white sesame seeds.

APPETIZER Hawaiian Ogo

$20.00

Traditionally made Hawaiian poke featuring Limu (Ogo) seaweed, chili pepper, 'Alaea Hawaiian sea salt, shoyu marinated ahi tuna with sweet onion, green onion. A traditional island style favorite!

APPETIZER Hoomana Traditional Poke

$18.00

Ahi tuna, ‘alaea Hawaiian sea salt, sesame oil, green onion, green onion, gochugaru chili flake, white sesame seeds.

APPETIZER Lanikai Poke

$18.00

Ahi tuna, avocado, wontons, cubed tomato, sweet onion, sesame seeds, shoyu marinade, chili oil.

APPETIZER Lomi Lomi Poke

$18.00

Cubed Salmon, sweet onion, green onion, tomato, red 'Alaea sea salt, seaweed salad, chili pepper water and lemon wedge.

APPETIZER Pele's Fire Poke

$18.00

Cubed ahi tuna, sweet & green onion, sesame oil, spicy pele aioli, black goma sesame seeds and sriracha drizzle

APPETIZER Salmon Cilantro Avo Poke

$20.00

Cubed sustainable salmon, avocado, cilantro, sweet onion, green onion, shoyu poke sauce. A crowd favorite!

APPETIZER Traditional Shoyu Poke

$16.00

Shoyu marinated ahi tuna with sweet onion, green onion and white sesame seeds.

APPETIZER Tropical Island Poke

$18.00

Cubed ahi tuna, sweet onion, green onion, diced tomato, seaweed salad, pineapple salsa, avocado, sesame oil and dash of black sesame seeds.

APPETIZER Wasabi Ahi Poke

$18.00

Cubed ahi tuna, wasabi aioli, cucumber, sweet onion, green onion, seaweed salad, won ton chips, black goma sesame seeds.

APPETIZERS

CHICKEN MUSUBI

$7.00

Chicken Teriyaki on bed of steamed rice, Pono furikake and nori seaweed with side of teriyaki sauce.

Coconut Shrimp App

$14.00

6pc. Golden and crispy coconut battered shrimp served with sweet Thai chili sauce and lemon on the side

French Fries

$8.00

Crispy French fries with a side of ketchup

Island Quesadilla

$16.00

Melted Jack and Cheddar cheese, choice of Hawaiian Pork or Chicken Teriyaki and a side of our house-made pineapple salsa.

Kalua Pork Fries

$16.00

Our signature Hawaiian kalua pork over crunchy French fries with jack and cheddar cheese, Pono furikake seasoning, jalapenos, and spicy aioli.

KALUA PORK MUSUBI

$7.00

Hawaiian Kalua Pork, Pono furikake, white rice and nori seaweed with a side of teriyaki sauce

KALUA PORK SLIDERS

$14.00

Kings Hawaiian sweet buns with Hawaiian kalua pork, island slaw, fried onions, topped with pineapple BBQ sauce and Pono furikake

Onion Rings

$9.00

Beer battered onion rings deep fried golden and crispy with a side of our house-made pineapple BBQ sauce

Pono Pupu Platter

$26.00

Our Hawaiian kalua pork sliders (2), coconut shrimp (6), lemons and spam musubi with side of sweet Thai chili sauce and house-made teriyaki sauce.

Pono wings

$16.00

Chicken wings with your choice of sauce (pineapple, bbq, sweet Thai chili or spicy pele) served with blue cheese or ranch dressing.

SPAM MUSUBI

$7.00

The Classic! Grilled Spam, Pono furikake, rice and nori with a side of teriyaki sauce!

Sweet Potato Fries

$8.00

French fry cut sweet potatoes with spicy aioli dipping sauce.

BEVERAGES

Aloha Maid Juice

$5.00

Island Juices made in Hawai'i! If you know you know!

Hawaiian Sun Juice

$5.00

Island Juices made in Hawai'i! If you know you know!

Olipop Soda

$6.00

Life is too short not to enjoy it, and too long to spoil it. We can have our sweet cravings without sacrificing our health. Soda is a shortcut with no long term benefits. OLIPOP is an off ramp to a healthy and delicious experience.

BURGERS

Flying Pig Burger

$17.00

The Flying Pig on a Kings Hawaiian Sweet bun / Island slaw / Hawaiian pulled pork / Grilled spam / Pono Island Chili Crunch / Grilled pineapple / Teriyaki drizzle and served with a side of fries.

Paniolo Burger

$18.00

A "Braddah Vern" Special! Grilled grass-fed beef patty topped with our house-made pineapple bbq sauce, topped with onion rings

Pono Burger

$17.00

Grilled beef patty with our house-made teriyaki sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion, & grilled pineapple on top!

Da Burger

$10.00

House plain burger with lettuce, tomato, onion and mayo on Kings Hawaiian bun.

DESSERTS

Chocolate Mac Nut Brownie

$5.00

House-made chocolate brownie with macadamia nuts

Kerri Kreations Cookie

$4.00

SUGAR BAKERY CHEESECAKE

$8.50

MERCHANDISE

PONO FURIKAKE: WASABI

$9.00

PONO FURIKAKE: YUZU

$9.00

PLATES

Baked Tofu Stir Fry

$16.00

House baked teriyaki brushed tofu with seasonal vegetables topped with our teriyaki glaze and sesame seeds. Served with Pono seasoned furikake rice, mac salad and house-made kim chee

Beef Teriyaki Plate

$20.00

Grilled marinated sirloin tip beef with green onion and sesame seeds. Served with Pono seasoned furikake rice, mac salad and house-made kim chee

Bt's Orignal Loco Moco Burrito

$14.00

White rice, grass-fed angus chuck, scrambled egg, sweet onion, and mac salad wrapped in a tortilla and served with a side of gravy! (Does not come with sides)

Chicken Katsu

$18.00

Chicken breast breaded with panko, deep fried golden and crispy. Served with a side of Tonkatsu sauce. Served with Pono seasoned furikake rice, mac salad and house-made kim chee. (***Katsu breading contains egg)

Coconut Shrimp Plate

$19.00

Golden and crispy coconut battered shrimp with sweet Thai chili sauce and lemon. Served with Pono seasoned furikake rice, mac salad and house-made kim chee

Da Loco Moco

$20.00

An Island classic and we do it right! Two scoops rice, two grass-fed beef patties, two eggs your style and 'ono brown gravy served with macaroni salad and house-made Kim Chee!

Hawaiian Fish & Chiips

$19.00

Crunchy golden french fries, panko breaded Mahi-Mahi, house-made tartar sauce and lemon wedge and side of island slaw.

Hawaiian Kalua Pork Plate

$17.00

Slow cooked traditional Hawaiian style pulled pork & cabbage seasoned with Hawaiian sea salt with a savory smoked flavor! Served with Pono seasoned furikake rice, mac salad and house-made kim chee

Kal Bi Korean Short Ribs

$20.00

Sweet Korean style shortribs, marinated in a shoyu, honey, ginger based sauce. Topped with green onion and sesame seeds. Served with mac salad, Pono seasoned furikake and house-made kim chee

Mahi Mahi Katsu

$19.00

Mahi Mahi filet served katsu-style, golden and crispy with lemon and Tonkatsu dripping sauce. Comes with Pono seasoned furikake rice, mac salad and house-made kim chee

Mamma Kathy's Teri Chicken

$18.00

Mamma Kathy's own grilled marinated chicken teriyaki served with Pono brand furikake seasoned rice, mac salad and house-made kim chee.

Poke Combo Plate

$28.00

Choice of poke with our house-made Hawaiian kalua pork, Pono seasoned furikake rice, mac salad, house-made kimchee, seaweed salad & pickled ginger (sub salmon +$2)

Poke Plate

$22.00

Choice of poke Pono seasoned furikake rice, mac salad, house-made kimchee, seaweed salad & pickled ginger (salmon +$2)

Pono's BBQ Combo

$28.00

Chicken Teriyaki, Beef Teriyaki and Kal-bi Ribs with Pono brand furikake seasoned rice, house-made kim chee, mac salad.

Pono's Seafood Combo

$29.00

Coconut shrimp, Mahi Mahi katsu, and choice of chicken teriyaki, kalua pork, or Kal-Bi ribs. Served with Pono furikake rice, mac salad and kimchee

Steamed Teriyaki Veggie Plate

$14.00

Seasonal vegetables steamed and topped with our house made teriyaki sauce and sesame seeds.

POKE BOWLS

Avocado-Tomato Ahi Poke Bowl

$20.00

Pono's shoyu marinated ahi tuna, diced tomato, sweet & green onion, minced ginger, sliced avocado, sesame seeds. Comes with rice, seaweed salad, and edamame,

Braddah Timmy Poke Bowl

$20.00

House favorite - Cubed ahi tuna, sweet and green onion, sesame oil, chili flake, Pono furikake seasoned rice, seaweed salad, house-made kim chee, edamame and pickled ginger

Creamy Wasabi Poke Bowl

$20.00

Cubed ahi tuna, sweet and green onion, house-made wasabi aioli, Pono furikake, house-made wonton chips, seaweed salad, edamame and pickled ginger

Ginger Chili Shoyu Poke Bowl

$20.00

Cubed ahi tuna marinated in our shoyu sauce with sweet and green onion, minced ginger, minced jalapeno. Comes with seaweed salad, edamame, Pono furikake seasoned rice and pickled ginger

Hawaiian Ogo Poke Bowl

$22.00

Monterey Bay fresh Ogo seaweed, cubed ahi tuna, chili flake, sesame oil and Hawaiian 'alaea sea salt. Comes with Pono furikake seasoned rice, edamame, seaweed salad and pickled ginger

Hoomana Traditonal Poke Bowl

$20.00

Cubed ahi tuna, sweet and green onion, sesame oil, 'alaea sea salt, chili flake. Comes with seaweed salad, edamame, Pono furikake seasoned rice and pickled ginger

Lanikai Ahi Poke Bowl

$20.00

Cubed ahi tuna, avocado, diced tomato, sweet and green onion, chili oil and house-made wonton chips.. Comes with Pono furikake seasoned rice, edamame and pickled ginger

Lomi Lomi Salmon Bowl

$20.00

Cubed sustainable salmon, sweet and green onion, diced tomato, 'alaea sea salt. Comes with Pono furikake seasoned rice, edamame and pickled ginger

Salmon Cilantro Avo Bowl

$20.00

Cubed sustainable salmon, avocado, diced tomato, minced cilantro, sweet and green onion, house-made shoyu poke sauce. Comes with Pono seasoned furikake rice, edamame, seaweed salad and pickled ginger

Spicy Pele Poke Bowl

$20.00

Cubed ahi tuna, sweet and green onion, sesame oil, spicy pele aioli, black goma sesame seeds and sriracha drizzle.

Traditional Shoyu Poke Bowl

$20.00

Pono’s Shoyu marinated ahi tuna, sweet and green onion, sesame seed. Comes with Pono seasoned furikake rice, edamame, seaweed salad and pickled ginger

Tropical Island Poke Bowl

$20.00

Cubed ahi tuna, sesame oil, house-made pineapple salsa, sweet and green onion. Comes with Pono seasoned furikake, edamame, seaweed salad and pickled ginger

SALADS

CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD

$17.00

Spring greens, arugula, mandarin oranges, carrots, sweet onion, tomato with sliced teriyaki chicken, crispy wontons and our house-made sesame vinaigrette.

HOUSE SALAD

$9.00

Mixed greens, sweet onion, carrots, purple cabbage, tomato, mandarin oranges and wontons served with your choice of dressing!

Poke Salad

$22.00

Spring greens, arugula, seaweed salad, carrots, edamame, tomato, microgreens, mandarin oranges, sweet onion, crispy wontons, and your choice of poke.

Seaweed Salad (KITCHEN)

$8.00

SAUCES

Nori Komi Furikake

$9.99

Pono Foods Nori Komi Furikake

Pineapple Bbq Sauce

$0.50

Pineapple Salsa

$0.50

Katsu Sauce

$0.50

Creamy Wasabi Sauce

$0.50

Ginger Miso

$0.50

Side of Gravy (4 Oz)

$2.00

Pele Sauce

$0.50

Ranch

$0.50

Sesame Vinaigrette

$0.50

Spicy Aioli

$0.50

Sweet Thai Chili Sauce

$0.50

Tartar Sauce

$0.50

Teriyaki Sauce

$0.50

SIDES

Brown Rice

$3.00

Macaroni Salad

$5.00

Cole Slaw

$4.00

Side Kimchee

$4.00

Side Salad

$5.00

House garden salad with tomato, sweet onion, mandarin oranges, wonton chips and dressing

Side Seaweed Salad

$8.00

Kaiso (seaweed salad)

Side Steamed Veggies

$5.00

White Rice

$3.00

SPECIALS

Silverware

$0.00

SPECIALTY POKE BOWLS

7 Elements Poke Bowl

$22.00

Cubed ahi tuna, sweet onion, green onion, tobiko, ginger, crushed peanuts, nori shreds and our house-made Seven Elements sauce. Comes with Pono furikake seasoned rice, seaweed salad, edamame and pickled ginger.

Da Kine Poke Bowl

$22.00

Cubed ahi tuna and salmon, sweet onion, green onion, tobiko, avocado, jalapeno, lemon and spicy pele aioli. Comes with Pono furikake seasoned rice, seaweed salad, edamame and pickled ginger.

Jus Poke & Rice

$19.00

Just Poke and Rice. Comes with your choice of poke from our menu and Pono furikake seasoned rice only.

Salmon Elements Poke Bowl

$24.00

Cubed Sustainable Salmon, sweet onion, green onion, tobiko, ginger, crushed peanuts, nori shreds and Seven Elements sauce. Comes with Pono furikake seasoned rice, seaweed salad, edamame and pickled ginger.

The #55

$21.00

Shoyu marinated ahi tuna, sweet onion, green onion, Hawaiian kalua pork. Comes with Pono furikake seasoned rice, seaweed salad, edamame and pickled ginger.

TACOS

Chicken Teriyaki Taco

$7.00

Grilled Chicken Teriyaki, island slaw, Pono furikake and spicy aioli

Fish Katsu Taco

$7.00

Panko fried Mahi mahi, island slaw, Pono furikake, spicy aioli

Pork Taco

$7.00

Hawaiian Kalua pork, island slaw, Pono furikake, spicy aioli

TERIYAKI BOWLS

Teriyaki Bowls

$16.00

Our Teriyaki Bowls come with steamed seasonal veggies and choice of protein with house-made teriyaki sauce, sesame seeds and Pono furikake seasoned rice.

Veggie Teriyaki Bowl

$12.00

Our Vegetarian Teriyaki Bowls come with steamed seasonal veggies with house-made teriyaki sauce, sesame seeds and Pono furikake seasoned rice.