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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