Our Story

Made with a whole lot of aloha

Good Vibes. Great Bowls.

Our Story

It starts at the door

In Hawaii, aloha is more than a greeting — It’s a way of welcoming people in, and we think that part matters just as much as what goes in the bowl. Pokehana is a small shop in downtown Guelph, made for quick lunches, familiar faces, and the occasional “what do you recommend?” Whether you know exactly what you want or need a minute at the counter, we’re here to make it easy. Just fresh bowls, friendly faces, and a little everyday aloha.

The Pokehana storefront at 18 Wilson Street, downtown Guelph
The Craft

Made to order, mixed right in

Made from scratch, every single day. We hand-cut salmon fillets and ahi tuna loins, prepare kanikama, tofu, and crisp vegetables, and make seven signature sauces in-house — from a light, refreshing shoyu to a fiery garlic gochujang, including three gluten-free options.

Our sauces aren’t an afterthought. They’re mixed right into the poke, bringing everything together and giving each bowl its own balance of flavour.

Layered with over a dozen toppings — including our house-pickled favourites — Hawaiian tradition and Japanese-fusion flair come together in bowls made with care and meant to be enjoyed.

Our house gochujang sauce, blended in small batches
The Welcome

Aloha also means see you soon

The compliment we’re chasing isn’t about the fish, though we take that part seriously. It’s watching a first visit turn into a habit: you learn the counter, we learn your order, and eventually, it feels a little like coming back to somewhere you know.

Whether you’re stopping in, picking up in store, ordering through our delivery partners, or bringing a bigger group together for catering, however you find your way here, the welcome is the same. Around here, aloha also means see you soon.

A welcoming display of photographs from hawaii, available for your viewing right through our door

Fresh & honest

Quality fish and produce, thoughtfully sourced and prepped daily. We keep things balanced and nutritious — because why can’t eating well be great, too?

Aloha in every bowl

Hawaiian poke tradition, Japanese-fusion flavour, and the kind of warm welcome that keeps you coming back.

Proudly Guelph

Downtown Guelph is home — and every bowl that leaves our counter is made for the neighbourhood we’re proud to feed.

Good vibes go in every single bowl.

Come taste the story.

Made fresh on Wilson Street — pickup in-store or delivery across Guelph.