Poke /poʊˈkeɪ/ (Hawaiian for "to slice" or "cut crosswise into pieces" is diced raw fish served either as an appetizer or as a main course and is one of the main dishes of Native Hawaiian cuisine.

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It's a raw fish salad, similar to a tartare or even ceviche, though poke is typically less acidic. Raw fish, typically, is marinated in soy sauce and sesame oil then tossed with onions, jalapenos and wasabi, for example, though the combinations are myriad. Regardless of the protein source, another poke standout is the cubed shape of the meat.