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Welcome to Tuna Kahuna

Located in Burlingame, CA, Tuna Kahuna is a renowned Hawaiian-Japanese poke restaurant that offers a unique dining experience. With a focus on high-quality, fresh ingredients, Tuna Kahuna prides itself on delivering exceptional food and impeccable service. Customers rave about the extensive menu options, from vegan and vegetarian choices to signature poke bowls like the ginger scallion bowl and yuzu salmon bowl. The restaurant's commitment to sustainability is evident through its use of compostable containers and plastic-free packaging. Tuna Kahuna is a must-visit for poke enthusiasts seeking a memorable and delicious dining experience.

Tuna Kahuna: Reviews & Ratings

Tejune K.
Tejune K.

Highly recommend this spot Super fresh food, amazing taste. Service is impeccable. Very friendly, prompt and great experience overall. Must try. The owners and service overall is bar none, the highest level ! Memorable experience and great people overall. N

Mag K.
Mag K.

Best Poke in the Bay Area hands down, very fresh and high quality . Love this place, food atmosphere AND service!

Aadya V.
Aadya V.

I love tuna kahuna! Definitely some of the highest quality poke I've had in the Bay Area. It's expensive for sure, but always feels worth it. The sauces aren't ultra creamy or salty and the fish is EXTREMELY fresh. I always make my own with their house tuna and ahi. They also have some high quality toppings like cured egg yolk and ikura. If you want something off their signature menu, the ginger scallion bowl is a hit. The restaurant is cute inside and perfect for a casual weekday dinner with friends! The portions are also massive and a challenge to finish.

Amy Y.
Amy Y.

I am absolutely in love with this place. I happened to be in the area and thought I'd grab a poke bowl as a snack to share. We tried the Yuzu Hamachi bowl and had half hamachi and half salmon. Bowl is very fresh and they quantity is perfect. Price was reasonable for the quallity and it came with sesame seeds, onions, cilantro and topped with a yuzu truffle sauce.

Elena C.
Elena C.

Every time I visit the Bay Area from SoCal, Tuna Kahuna is a must visit. This restaurant is a top 3 restaurant of all time for me, and if I lived nearby I'd go broke. The owner, Clarence, is also a great guy who really cares about giving customers the best experience, both with food and service. Their poke bowls next level, with the yuzu salmon one being my favorite. Their chef's table menu is also really amazing! Pictured is the scallop foie gras (top 5 bites of all time). Basically everything is amazing and I cannot recommend Tuna Kahuna enough.

Nina C.
Nina C.

Tuna Kahuna is my favorite lunch spot in Burlingame. The owners truly care and are often in the kitchen themselves. Fresh fish, excellent sauces and marinades, and a wide variety of toppings. Their signature bowls are the way to go, as each is thoughtfully composed with ingredients that complement each other. Their new ginger scallion bowl is my current fave. The salmon lover bowl another go-to. Casual ambiance with indoor and outdoor seating. I have yet to try their special weekend meals, which is a more elevated dining experience. Another bonus: they have a rewards program which is earns you discounts over time. I'll be back!

Michael L.
Michael L.

Fresh food served at a no-frills location in Burlingame downtown! Stopped for a very quick lunch and was pleasantly surprised. Food came out within 5 minutes and tasted great! They used quality sushi rice -- which you can tell from the texture and size of each grain. Prices were very fair and the portion size was well worth it. Will come back again for lunch the next time I am in Burlingame downtown.

Mike B.
Mike B.

I orderered what was recommended by the cashier, wasn't all that, their signature bowl, it was $30 bowl with a tip, not sure it was worth the $30. I can probably go to other poke places and pay a loaded bowl, $20 with tip. Just saying.

Samantha N.
Samantha N.

Chef's table is the way to go! Make a reservation and give this place a try! Surf board is a MUST. Definitely shareable for 3 if you're going to order more dishes. The uni butter is sooo good. Usually places gives you crostinis, but it's too crispy. Here, it is the perfect toasted with the soft inside. The scallops. Oh my goodness. Sooooo buttery and melt in your mouth. If you like scallops, this is the place to get it. But it might make other places look bad. The shima was so refreshing. The lemon makes it so fresh. It's different flavor than other fish I've had The miso soup is so flavorful. It's a mix of egg drop soup and miso. It's makes you feel warm and gives you more substance. You can't go wrong with the spicy or regular Okay. I know I'm hyping everything up. But the A5 wagyu. Also soo buttery and melt in your mouth. & topped with uni. I'm drooling. They give a huge serving too! The blue fin toro, with fresh wasabi. You won't regret it. They give good serving of fish and uni. The seafood and the meat, is made to melt in your mouth and it's amazing. If you wanted to save money or cut back a little bit, I could pass on the shima. But everything I would highly recommend because it was unique, flavorful and fresh If you want a date night with a casual setting with great service and company. Come here and try the chef's table. Make sure to make a reservation cause this place fills up quick! Sit at the bar if you was a more personalized experience because they make you feel so welcomed.

Peggy S.
Peggy S.

I got introduced to Tuna Kahuna and I can't stop thinking about their poke. The ingredients are fresh, the portions are big and filling. The assortment of flavors in my BYO bowl was hella divine. I did pick up which was quick and efficient - the staff member that helped me was really kind. It's on the pricier side for poke in the area so it's for when you want to treat yourself to a high quality bowl. The inside of the spot looked welcoming, clean, and vibey. It's on the cozier/smaller side so would be challenging to dine indoors with a large group. Paid street parking around in Burlingame - can get crowded and hard to find a spot at times.

Location

  • Tuna Kahuna
    1117 Burlingame Ave Burlingame, CA 94010 Hotline: (650) 731-4972

Tuna Kahuna is a prominent establishment in the world of Poke cuisine, blending Hawaiian and Japanese flavors seamlessly. Located at 1117 Burlingame Ave in Burlingame, CA, this restaurant offers a plethora of amenities including delivery, takeout, vegan and vegetarian options, wheelchair accessibility, and more. The menu features fresh and high-quality ingredients, earning praise from customers like Tejune K., who praises the impeccable service and unforgettable experience.

Mag K. lauds Tuna Kahuna for serving the best Poke in the Bay Area, emphasizing the freshness of the dishes. Aadya V. highlights the high quality of the poke bowls, particularly praising the house tuna and ahi, as well as the ginger scallion bowl. A visit to Tuna Kahuna for Amy Y. resulted in falling in love with the Yuzu Hamachi bowl, appreciating the fresh ingredients and reasonable prices.

Elena C. considers Tuna Kahuna a top-tier restaurant, with the owner, Clarence, going above and beyond to ensure customer satisfaction. The yuzu salmon bowl and the chef's table menu receive glowing reviews, with the scallop foie gras dish standing out as a favorite. Overall, Tuna Kahuna is a must-visit spot for poke enthusiasts looking for a top-notch dining experience.