2019 Poke Fest

Mahalo to everyone that came out and supported the 2019 Poke Fest. Below are the final rankings for all of the competitors that attended.

1st Place Overall Champion – Taylor Sakimae
Professional Class Champion – Tyson Peterson
Amateur Class Champion – Sonny Thater
Media Choice – Nancy Koumal

2019 Chef & Dish Rankings by Points

  • Taylor Sakimae – Poke Nacho, Salmon Skin Chip, & Gluten Free Tamari
  • Sonny Thater – Spicy Big Eye Tuna Crunch with Smoked Tako
  • Jesse Ishihara
  • Kim Taira – Honey, Garlic, & Macadamia Poke
  • Jhonny Rey Montemayor – Shrimp and Fershoot Poke
  • Tyson Peterson – Guacapoke
  • Stan Kaminski – Left Coast Poke
  • Chef Fetu – Oke
  • Nancy Koumal – Sockeye and Root Vegetable
  • Robert Kawamura – Tropical Poke
  • Vanessa Ching – Shiso Inamona with White Roasted Sesame Seed
  • Zachary Wood – Fiery Coconut Ahi Poke
  • Ka’iulani Kauahi
  • Jesse Cudworth