Aloha, shared
umekes community
Umekes is committed to sharing traditional Hawaiian cuisine with the world, made from the finest local ingredients, while preserving the Aloha spirit and inspiring stewardship of the land and sea.
quality relationships
Fresh starts local. Umekes partners with Kona's local fishermen, farmers, and ranchers to bring the highest-quality, locally sourced ingredients to every dish we serve.
Local fishermen
Ahi and the day's catch come off Kona boats, not out of a freezer. That is why the fish market counter sells what it sells and why some days the fresh catch is simply whatever is biting.
Big Island farmers
Taro, greens, and produce come from growers on this island, which is what keeps a plate lunch here tasting like it was made here.
Island ranchers
Beef for the pulehu and teriyaki plates is sourced from Hawaii ranches, part of the island's paniolo ranching tradition.
our partners
Great poke starts with a strong community.
Hook N Cook
Catch with Ocean Blue Kona, cook with us. Our Hook N Cook partnership brings the boat-to-bowl experience full circle: your fish, our kitchen.
our non-profit, keiki of da aina
We believe in giving back to the people who care for our islands. We share with our keiki the traditions of Hawaii and sustainable lifestyles, while supporting their dreams for the future.
That means days on the reef, in the loi, and on the water, learning where food actually comes from from the people who have always known.
