Makana
This casual Manhattan spot blends Japanese classics with Hawaiian flavors, serving fresh poke bowls and spam musubi.
- Mon – Thu, 11:00 – 22:00; Fri, 11:00 – 22:30; Sat – Sun, 14:00 – 22:00
- $$
- 2245 1st Ave, New York, NY 10029, USA
- 4.0 (257 reviews)
Description
Makana serves a menu where casual starters and sushi often outshine the heavier plates. Visitors point to flavorful Kalua pig buns, pork gyoza, and classic sushi rolls as reliable choices, paired with sweet coconut bubble tea. While the poke bowls are on the pricier side, they feature fresh tuna and flavorful mix-ins. However, hot entrées receive mixed reviews; diners have flagged the chicken katsu as paper-thin and noted that the loco moco departs from tradition by adding broccoli and corn. The dining room offers a clean, kid-friendly atmosphere for a quick, low-key bite.
Good to know
Kid-friendly