Makana: Japanese and Hawaiian Fusion in East Harlem

Makana Introduce

Makana is a truly unique dining destination in East Harlem, bringing a delightful and flavorful fusion of Japanese and Hawaiian cuisine to the heart of New York City. This restaurant is a perfect blend of two distinct culinary traditions, offering a fresh and exciting alternative to the city's usual fare. With a menu that ranges from classic Japanese sushi rolls to authentic Hawaiian BBQ, Makana provides a vibrant and diverse selection for every palate. The atmosphere is designed to be casual, cozy, and trendy, making it an inviting place for college students, groups, and solo diners alike.

The name "Makana," which means "gift" in Hawaiian, perfectly encapsulates the restaurant's approach: to provide a culinary gift to its community. It’s a place where you can find healthy options and hearty comfort food all under one roof. The combination of fresh, high-quality ingredients and a commitment to authentic flavors sets Makana apart. From their well-known poke bowls to their signature Hawaiian BBQ boxes, every dish is prepared with care to deliver a taste that is both genuine and unforgettable.

Beyond the food, Makana offers a quiet and comfortable setting, a rarity in a city known for its bustling energy. It's an ideal spot for a lunch meeting, a relaxed dinner, or simply a quick bite. The diverse menu, which includes a variety of vegetarian options, healthy choices, and small plates, ensures that there is always something new and exciting to try. The friendly staff contributes to the welcoming vibe, making every visit a pleasant experience.

Makana is conveniently located at 2245 1st Ave, New York, NY 10029, USA, right in the heart of the East Harlem neighborhood. Its position on a major avenue makes it highly accessible for both local residents and visitors to the area. The restaurant is easily reachable by foot or public transportation, and its a welcoming presence on the streetscape.

The restaurant’s accessibility features, including a wheelchair accessible entrance and seating, ensure that it is a welcoming place for all members of the community. This commitment to inclusivity is a testament to Makana’s dedication to serving everyone who wishes to enjoy its unique culinary offerings. The surrounding neighborhood is a vibrant hub of culture and community, and Makana fits seamlessly into this environment, offering a a unique dining option.

For those who prefer a more relaxed approach, the casual atmosphere and a quiet setting provide a much-needed escape from the city’s usual pace. While it is popular among a variety of crowds, it never feels overly crowded or rushed, allowing you to truly savor your meal.

Makana provides a comprehensive list of services to meet the needs of its diverse clientele.

Delivery: Get your favorite Japanese and Hawaiian dishes delivered right to your door, perfect for a cozy night in.
Takeout: For a convenient and quick meal on the go, you can order ahead and pick up your food.
Dine-in: Enjoy your meal in the casual and comfortable atmosphere of the restaurant with table service.
Catering: Makana offers catering services, bringing its unique fusion of flavors to your next event or party.
Accepts Reservations: For groups or special occasions, you can make reservations to ensure a table is ready for you.
Dogs Allowed Outside: For those with furry friends, the restaurant's outdoor seating area is pet-friendly.

In addition to these services, Makana also accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments, making the checkout process as smooth and easy as possible. The option for table service during dine-in adds a touch of comfort and convenience to the dining experience.

Makana has several key features and highlights that set it apart from other dining options in New York.

Japanese and Hawaiian Fusion: This unique combination offers a wide range of dishes, from fresh sushi and poke bowls to savory BBQ and classic Hawaiian meals like Kalua Pig and Loco Moco.
Healthy Options: The menu includes a variety of healthy choices, such as fresh salads and vegetable-based dishes, making it a great place for health-conscious diners.
Casual and Trendy Atmosphere: The restaurant’s laid-back yet stylish ambiance makes it a popular spot for a variety of occasions.
Good for Kids: With a menu that is family-friendly and a relaxed atmosphere, it's a great choice for dining with children.
Quick Bite: Known for its efficiency, Makana is a perfect option for a quick and satisfying meal without a long wait.
Diverse Menu: The menu features everything from small plates and starters to full-sized entrees, catering to different appetites and preferences.

The restaurant’s ability to cater to different crowds and dining styles, from a cozy, quiet dinner to a quick and delicious takeout, is one of its biggest strengths. The variety of offerings, including classic rolls like the Spicy Crunchy Tuna Roll and specialty items like the Big Kahuna and East Harlem rolls, showcases a menu designed to delight and surprise customers.

For all inquiries, orders, or reservations, you can contact Makana using the following information:

Address: 2245 1st Ave, New York, NY 10029, USA

Phone: (212) 996-3534

Mobile Phone: +1 212-996-3534

Having both a landline and a mobile number makes it easy for customers to get in touch for any need, from placing a delivery order to inquiring about catering options.

Makana is a great choice for anyone in New York seeking a delicious and unique meal. What makes it particularly worth choosing is its successful fusion of Japanese and Hawaiian cuisines, offering a refreshing alternative to traditional dining options. The positive reviews from customers often praise the freshness of the ingredients, the unique flavors, and the friendly staff. The poke bowls are highlighted as being "very good" with "fresh" tuna and flavorful ingredients. Even with some mixed feedback regarding specific dishes, the general sentiment is that Makana provides a high-quality and satisfying experience.

The restaurant's dedication to providing a comfortable and welcoming environment, coupled with a menu that appeals to a wide variety of tastes, makes it a true neighborhood gem. Whether you're in the mood for a healthy and fresh poke bowl, a classic sushi combo, or a hearty Hawaiian BBQ dish, Makana delivers on its promise of flavor and quality. By choosing to dine at Makana, you are supporting a unique local business that is a wonderful addition to the East Harlem community.

Makana Menu

Makana Sushi Combos
Any 3 Classics Rolls $22.95
Choice of any 3 classics rolls.
Sushi Entrée $27.95
7 pieces sushi & any 1 classics roll.
Sashimi Entrée $28.95
14 pieces sashimi & any 1 classics roll.
Sushi & Sashimi Entrée $30.95
5 pieces sushi, 8 pieces sashimi & any 1 classics roll.

Makana Specialty Rolls
Spider (10 Pieces) $21.95
Soft shell crab crabmeat, cucumber with masago.
Tempura Supreme (8 Pieces) $18.95
Tempura shrimp & crabmeat, cucumber, cream cheese topped with tempura white fish, avocado, masago & scallion.
Makana (8 Pieces) $18.95
Tempura shrimp topped with avocado, spicy crab meat with masago.
Big Kahuna (8 Pieces) $18.95
Coconut shrimp, mango, avocado wrapped in spicy crabmeat,.
East Harlem (6 Pieces) $16.95
Tempura fried spicy crabmeat, avocado, cucumber with tropical fruit sauce.
Island Girl (8 Pieces) $18.95
Spicy tuna & salmon tempura flakes with spicy yellowtail & scallion.
Tsunami (8 Pieces) $18.95
Tempura shrimp topped with eel, avocado & masago.
Rainbow Supreme (8 Pieces) $18.95
Spicy crunchy tuna wrapped in assorted fish, avocado with tobiko.
Dragon $18.95
BBQ EEL and cucumber,,Aocados /masago(fish eeg)w EEl Sauce 8pcs
Mango Tango (8 Pieces) $18.95
Tuna, salmon, avocado wrapped in mango with tobiko.
Sunrise (8 Pieces) $18.95
Spicy crunchy salmon, avocado wrapped in salmon with masago.

Makana Classics Boxes
Loco Moco Bowl $21.95
Hawaiian big Island style 2 grilled Pat LaFreida beef patty topped with fried eggs. Homemade Hawaiian flavor curry sauce.
Fried Fish $20.95
Hawaiian favorite white fish fillet fried to golden brown served with tartar sauce.
Japan Fried Chicken （Karage) Box $17.95
Crispy fried chicken with homemade sauce and cornstarch, offering a savory taste in every bite. comes with white rice. corn .MAC salad and broccoli. spicy mayo on the side
Kalua Pig Bowl $18.95
Traditional Hawaiian slow oven-roasted smoky pork served with cabbage and onion.
Teriyaki Salmon $23.95
Grilled fresh salmon filet topped with our homemade teriyaki sauce.
Teriyaki Chicken $18.95
Grilled white meat topped with our homemade teriyaki sauce.
Chicken Katsu $18.95
Panko breaded crispy chicken cutlets fried to a golden brown, served with Japanese katsu sauce.
Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp $20.95
Shrimp sautéed in our homemade spicy garlic butter sauce. A North Shore classic.

Beverages
Bubble Tea $7.00
Use coconut milk for an additional charge. Coconut, mango, strawberry, taro, milk tea or matcha green tea. All of our bubble tea drinks are made with house-brewed tea and milk.
Hawaiian Ice Tea $7.00
Our famous homemade ice tea with fresh fruit juices and pineapple.
Poland Spring Water (Bottle) $2.50
Green Tea $7.00
Add jelly for an additional charge. Add bubble for an additional charge. Passion fruit, lychee, mango, peach, green apple, ice honey. Unsweetened natural green tea.
Soda $3.00
Coke, Diet Coke, ginger ale, seltzer, or Sprite.

Bento Boxes
Teriyaki Chicken Bento Box $28.95
Served with miso soup, kale, fried shumai, california rolls, and white rice.
Flame Grilled Tofu Bento Box $28.95
Served with miso soup, kale, fried shumai, california rolls, and white rice.
BBQ Short Ribs Bento Box $28.95
Served with miso soup, kale, fried shumai, california rolls, and white rice.
Tuna Salmon Sashimi Bento Box $28.95
10 slices of tuna and salmon sashimi (5 and 5 of each), served with miso soup, kale, fried shumai, california rolls, and white rice.
BBQ Huli Chicken Bento Box $28.95
Served with miso soup, kale, fried shumai, california rolls, and white rice.
Garlic Shrimp Bento Box $28.95
Served with miso soup, kale, fried shumai, california rolls, and white rice.
Chicken Katsu Bento Box $28.95
Served with miso soup, kale, fried shumai, california rolls, and white rice.
BBQ Pork Bento Box $28.95
Served with miso soup, kale, fried shumai, california rolls, and white rice.
Teriyaki Salmon Bento Box $28.95
Served with miso soup, kale, fried shumai, california rolls, and white rice.

Tacos (2 Pieces)
BBQ Pork $11.50
Grilled tender pork, Hawaiian slaw, toasted sesame seeds, spicy mayo.
BBQ Huli Chicken $11.50
Island-style BBQ chicken, Hawaiian slaw, toasted sesame seeds, spicy mayo.
Fried Fish $11.50
Panko-crusted white fish, Hawaiian slaw, Maui onion, wasabi aji sauce.
Flame Grilled Tofu $11.50
Vegetarian. Marinated grilled tofu, Hawaiian slaw, toasted sesame seeds, spicy mayo.
Kalua Pig $11.50
Hand-pulled Kalua pork, Hawaiian slaw, toasted sesame seeds, spicy mayo.

Sides
Side Sushi Ginger 2oz $2.00
Tater Tots 16oz $7.50
Vegetarian.
Garlic Rice (Vegetarian) Or Sweet Coconut Rice 12oz $6.50
Rice infused with our savory sauce and small chunks of garlic. Sweet sticky white rice mixed in with coconut cream.
Sushi Rice, White Rice Or Brown Rice (Vegetarian) - 12 Oz $6.00
Side Eel Sauce 2oz $2.00
Side Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce 2oz $2.00
Panzu Sauce 2 Oz $2.00
Tangy citrus-based sauce with soy and vinegar essence.
Side Wasabi 2oz $2.00
Mac Salad (12 Oz.) $6.00
Creamy and tangy Hawaiian-style macaroni salad. Contains mayonnaise
Miso Soup (12 Oz.) $4.00
Vegetarian. Silken tofu, wakame, and green onions.
Kimchee (12 Oz) $7.50
Vegetarian. Spicy Korean, fermented napa cabbage seasoned with red pepper, garlic and ginger.
Side Salad Ginger Dressing 2oz $2.00
Spicy Mayo, (2 Oz.) $2.00
Kale Salad W. Ginger Dressing $8.50
Vegetarian. Kale, baby spinach, shredded purple cabbage, carrots. Comes with a small side of our house ginger dressing.
Side Teriyaki Sauce 3oz $2.00

Utensils
Chopsticks And Napkins $0.25
Chopsticks And Utensils $0.50
Sushi Plate B 62 Pieces $90.00
B Sushi party tray for 3-5 people it includes: 1 East Harlem Roll (6 piece) 1 Makana Roll (8 piece) 1 California Roll (6 piece) 1 Shrimp Tempura Roll (5 piece) 1 Spicy Crunchy Chicken Roll (6 piece) 1 Spicy Crunchy Tuna Roll (6 piece) 1 Salmon Avocado Roll (6 piece) 1 New York Roll (6 piece) 1 Sweet Potato Roll (6 piece) 1 Eel Cucumber Roll (6 piece)
Sushi Plate C 79 Pieces $115.00
C sushi party tray for 6-8 people. It includes: 1 Mango Tango Roll (8 piece) 1 Makana Roll (8 piece) 1 California Roll (6 piece) 1 Shrimp Tempura Roll (5 piece) 1 spicy Crunchi chicken Roll (5 piece) 1 Eel Avocado Roll (6 piece) 1 New York Roll (6 piece) 1 Salmon Avocado Roll (5 piece) 1 Sweet Potato Roll (6 piece) 1 mango avocado Roll (5 piece) 1 philly roll (6 piece) 1 spicy tuna roll 6 pcs 1 spicy crunchy carb roll 6pcs
Sushi Plate A 37 Pieces $59.95
Ideal for 2-3 people, 37 pcs 8pcs Makana Roll 5pcs shrimp tempura roll 6 pcs california roll 6pcs spicy tuna roll 6pcs mango avocados roll 6 pcs salmon avocados roll
Utensils And Napkins $0.25

Makana Classics Rolls
Avocado $8.00
Spicy Crunchy Tuna Roll $8.00
Spicy.
Tuna $8.00
California Roll $8.00
Crabmeat, avocado, and cucumber
Avocado Cucumber $8.00
Eel Cucumber $8.00
NY Roll $8.00
Crabmeat, cream cheese, and avocado.
Coconut Shrimp Mango $8.00
Butterfly shrimp breaded with panko and coconut flakes, wrapped with Mango and topped with eel sauce.
Tuna Avocado $8.00
Salmon Avocado $8.00
Spicy Crunchy Salmon Roll $8.00
Spicy.
Mango Tuna $8.00
Spicy Crunchy Yellowtail Roll $8.00
Spicy.
Eel Avocado $8.00
Sweet Potato Roll $8.00
Salmon Jalapeño $8.00
Yellowtail Scallion $8.00
Mango Avocado Roll $8.00
Yellowtail $8.00
Spicy Crunchy Chicken Roll $8.00
Spicy.
Coconut Shrimp Avocado $8.00
Butterfly shrimp breaded with panko and coconut flakes, wrapped with avocado and topped with eel sauce.
Philly Roll $8.00
Cucumber, cream cheese, and Salmon
Mango Shrimp $8.00
Spicy Crunchy Crab Roll $8.00
Spicy.
Yellowtail Jalapeño $8.00
Shrimp Avocado $8.00
Tuna Jalapeño $8.00
Alaska Roll $8.00
Salmon, cucumber, and avocado
Spam Avocado $8.00
Salmon $8.00
Shrimp Tempura Roll $8.00
Tempura fried shrimp with avocado and cucumber
Spicy Crunchy Shrimp Roll $8.00
Spicy.
Peanut Avocado Roll $8.00

Lunch Sushi Specials
Sashimi Lunch $13.95
8 pieces sashimi & any 1 classics roll.
Sushi Lunch $13.95
4 pieces sushi & any 1 classics roll.
Any 2 Classics Rolls $13.95
Any 3 Classics Rolls $17.95

Makana Poké
Hamachi Poke (Yellow Tail) $20.95
Premium sushi-grade yellowtail marinated and seasoned with Hawaiian sea salt, shoyu, sesame oil, and onion.
Salmon Poke $20.95
Premium sushi-grade salmon marinated and seasoned with Hawaiian sea salt, shoyu, sesame oil, and onion.
Ocean Poke $23.95
Choice of two: Ahi tuna, salmon, hamachi, shrimp.
Ahi Tuna Poke $20.95
Premium sushi-grade tuna marinated and seasoned with Hawaiian sea salt, shoyu, sesame oil, and onion.
Shrimp Poke $20.95
Premium sushi-grade shrimp marinated and seasoned with Hawaiian sea salt, shoyu, sesame oil, and onion.

Bento Boxes
Tuna Salmon Sashimi Bento Box $30.95
10 slices of Tuna and Salmon sashimi (5 and 5 of each), served with miso soup, kale, fried shumai, California rolls, and white rice.
Flame Grilled Tofu Bento Box $30.95
Served with miso soup, kale, fried shumai, California rolls, and white rice.
BBQ Huli Chicken Bento Box $30.95
Served with miso soup, kale, fried shumai, California rolls, and white rice.
BBQ Pork Bento Box $30.95
Served with miso soup, kale, fried shumai, California rolls, and white rice.
Garlic Shrimp Bento Box $30.95
Served with miso soup, kale, fried shumai, California rolls, and white rice.
Teriyaki Salmon Bento Box $30.95
Served with miso soup, kale, fried shumai, California rolls, and white rice.
BBQ Short Ribs Bento Box $30.95
Served with miso soup, kale, fried shumai, California rolls, and white rice.
Teriyaki Chicken Bento Box $30.95
Served with miso soup, kale, fried shumai, California rolls, and white rice.
Chicken Katsu Bento Box $30.95
Served with miso soup, kale, fried shumai, California rolls, and white rice.

Makana Lunch
BBQ Pork $13.95
Tender pork marinated with our homemade BBQ sauce grilled to perfection.
Kalua Pig $13.95
Traditional Hawaiian slow oven-roasted smoky pork served with cabbage and onion.
Teriyaki Chicken $13.95
Grilled white meat topped with our homemade teriyaki sauce.
Chicken Katsu $13.95
Panko breaded crispy chicken cutlets fried to a golden brown served with Japanese katsu sauce.
BBQ Huli Chicken $13.95
Hawaii's favorite island-style BBQ chicken grilled to perfection!
Flame Grilled Tofu $13.95
Vegetarian. Locally sourced firm fresh tofu prepared with our house marinade.

Tacos (2 Pieces)
Flame Grilled Tofu $12.00
Vegetarian. Marinated grilled tofu, Hawaiian slaw, toasted sesame seeds, spicy mayo.
Fried Fish $12.00
Panko-crusted white fish, Hawaiian slaw, Maui onion, wasabi aji sauce.
BBQ Huli Chicken $12.00
Island-style BBQ chicken, Hawaiian slaw, toasted sesame seeds, spicy mayo.
Kalua Pig $12.00
Hand-pulled Kalua pork, Hawaiian slaw, toasted sesame seeds, spicy mayo.
BBQ Pork $12.00
Grilled tender pork, Hawaiian slaw, toasted sesame seeds, spicy mayo.

Starters
Steamed Broccoli With Garlic Sauce $8.95
Crispy Coconut Shrimp (5 Pieces) $14.95
Golden, sweet, and crispy coconut-crusted shrimp served with our homemade sweet + spicy pineapple sauce.
Spam Musubi (2 Pieces) $8.95
Teriyaki glazed spam on top of sushi rice and wrapped in nori seaweed.
Teriyaki Chicken Dumplings (6 Pieces) $7.95
Steamed teriyaki chicken dumplings served with our homemade teriyaki sauce.
Kara Age $7.95
Japanese-style fried chicken.
BBQ Beef Short Rib (Meat Only, 1 Lb.) $27.95
Gyoza Dumplings - Pork Or Veggie (6 Pieces) $7.95
Pan-seared Japanese dumplings served with homemade sauce.
Loaded Tots $11.50
Crispy fried tots topped with Kahlua pig, spicy mayo, wasabi aji aioli, and garnished with toasted sesame green onions and garlic chips.
Kalua Pig Buns (2 Pieces) $6.95
Edamame $6.95
Vegetarian. Lightly salted steamed soybean.
Harumaki (4 Pieces) $6.95
Crispy spring rolls.
Ninja Steamed Pork Buns (3 Pieces) $7.95
Sushi Or Sashimi (Tuna, Salmon, Yellowtail, Eel) (2 Pieces) $9.00
Shumai (6 Pieces Shrimp Dumplings) $7.95

Makana Sushi Combos
Sushi & Sashimi Entrée $29.95
5 pieces sushi, 8 pieces sashimi & any 1 classics roll.
Any 3 Classics Rolls $20.95
Choice of any 3 classics rolls.
Sashimi Entrée $27.95
14 pieces sashimi & any 1 classics roll.
Sushi Entrée $26.95
7 pieces sushi & any 1 classics roll.

Makana BBQ Boxes
Flame Grilled Tofu $17.95
Vegetarian. Locally sourced firm fresh tofu prepared with our house marinade.
BBQ Short Rib $23.95
Tender beef short ribs marinated with our homemade BBQ sauce and grilled to perfection.
BBQ Huli Chicken $17.95
Hawaiian's favorite island-style BBQ chicken. Grilled to perfection!
BBQ Pork $17.95
Tender pork marinated with our homemade BBQ sauce and grilled to perfection.

Dessert
Fried Bun (4 Pieces) $9.00
Custard buns deep fried to perfection, topped with sugar. crunchy and gooey goodness.
Brownie Cake $6.00

Makana Poké
Ocean $22.95
Choice of two: Ahi tuna, salmon, hamachi, shrimp.
Shrimp $18.95
Premium sushi-grade shrimp marinated and seasoned with Hawaiian sea salt, shoyu, sesame oil, and onion.
Salmon $18.95
Premium sushi-grade salmon marinated and seasoned with Hawaiian sea salt, shoyu, sesame oil, and onion.
Hamachi $18.95
Premium sushi-grade yellowtail marinated and seasoned with Hawaiian sea salt, shoyu, sesame oil, and onion.
Ahi Tuna $18.95
Premium sushi-grade tuna marinated and seasoned with Hawaiian sea salt, shoyu, sesame oil, and onion.

Beverages
Green Tea $6.50
Add jelly for an additional charge. Add bubble for an additional charge. Passion fruit, lychee, mango, peach, green apple, ice honey. Unsweetened natural green tea.
Cup & Ice 22oz $2.00
Japan Soda $3.50
Soda $2.50
Coke, Diet Coke, ginger ale, seltzer, or Sprite.
Poland Spring Water (Bottle) $2.00
Bubble Tea $7.00
Use coconut milk for an additional charge. Coconut, mango, strawberry, taro, milk tea or matcha green tea. Made with whole milk.
Hawaiian Ice Tea $7.00
Our famous homemade ice tea with fresh fruit juices and pineapple.

Makana Classics Boxes
Kalua Pig Bowl $17.95
Traditional Hawaiian slow oven-roasted smoky pork served with cabbage and onion.
Fried Fish $18.95
Hawaiian favorite white fish fillet fried to golden brown served with tartar sauce.
Teriyaki Salmon $23.95
Grilled fresh salmon filet topped with our homemade teriyaki sauce.
Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp $18.95
Shrimp sautéed in our homemade spicy garlic butter sauce. A North Shore classic.
Loco Moco Bowl $19.95
Hawaiian big Island style 2 grilled Pat LaFreida beef patty topped with fried eggs. Homemade Hawaiian flavor curry sauce.
Teriyaki Chicken $17.95
Grilled white meat topped with our homemade teriyaki sauce.
Chicken Katsu $17.95
Panko breaded crispy chicken cutlets fried to a golden brown, served with Japanese katsu sauce.

Sides
Mac Salad (12 Oz.) $6.00
Vegetarian. Creamy and tangy Hawaiian-style macaroni salad.
Kale Salad $7.00
Vegetarian. Kale, baby spinach, shredded purple cabbage, carrots.
Miso Soup (12 Oz.) $4.00
Vegetarian. Silken tofu, wakame, and green onions.
Kimchee (12 Oz) $7.50
Vegetarian. Spicy Korean, fermented napa cabbage seasoned with red pepper, garlic and ginger.
Sushi Rice, White Rice Or Brown Rice (Vegetarian) - 12 Oz $6.00
Spicy Mayo, Wasabi, Eel Sauce, Sushi Ginger (2 Oz.) $3.00
Garlic Rice (Vegetarian) Or Sweet Coconut Rice $6.00
Rice infused with our savory sauce and small chunks of garlic. sweet sticky white rice mixed in with coconut cream.
Tater Tots $7.50
Vegetarian.

Makana BBQ Boxes
Flame Grilled Tofu $18.95
Vegetarian. Grilled firm tofu topped with teriyaki sauce, sesame seeds and scallion.
BBQ Pork $18.95
Tender pork marinated with our homemade BBQ sauce and grilled to perfection.
BBQ Huli Chicken $18.95
Hawaiian's favorite island-style BBQ chicken. Grilled to perfection!
BBQ Short Rib $24.95
Tender beef short ribs marinated with our homemade BBQ sauce and grilled to perfection.

Makana Classics Rolls
Shrimp Avocado $8.50
Tuna Avocado $8.50
Spicy Crunchy Salmon Roll $8.50
Spicy.
Coconut Shrimp Avocado $8.50
Butterfly shrimp breaded with panko and coconut flakes, wrapped with avocado and topped with eel sauce.
Philly Roll $8.50
Cucumber, cream cheese, and salmon
NY Roll $8.50
Crabmeat, cream cheese, and avocado.
Salmon $8.50
Spicy Crunchy Chicken Roll $8.50
Spicy.
Mango Tuna $8.50
Shrimp Tempura Roll $8.50
Tempura fried shrimp with avocado and cucumber
Eel Cucumber $8.50
Coconut Shrimp Mango $8.50
Butterfly shrimp breaded with panko and coconut flakes, wrapped with mango and topped with eel sauce.
Salmon Jalapeño $8.50
Sweet Potato Roll $8.50
Spam Avocado $8.50
Yellowtail $8.50
Yellowtail Jalapeño $8.50
Spicy Crunchy Shrimp Roll $8.50
Spicy.
Avocado $8.50
Avocado Cucumber $8.50
Spicy Crunchy Tuna Roll $8.50
Spicy.
Tuna $8.50
California Roll $8.50
Crabmeat, avocado, and cucumber
Alaska Roll $8.50
Salmon, cucumber, and avocado
Spicy Crunchy Crab Roll $8.50
Spicy.
Eel Avocado $8.50
Tuna Jalapeño $8.50
Salmon Avocado $8.50
Peanut Avocado Roll $8.50
Mango Avocado Roll $8.50
Mango Shrimp $8.50
Spicy Crunchy Yellowtail Roll $8.50
Spicy.
Yellowtail Scallion $8.50

Makana Combos Boxes
Any 2 Items Combos Boxes $25.95
A mix of all our box options, mix and match style! Served with a side of rice, corn and macaroni salad. (pictured: Chicken Katsu with BBQ ribs, with brown rice and greens option)
BBQ Mix (Beef Ribs.Pork.Chicken) $25.95
BBQ chicken, BBQ pork, BBQ beef ribs.

Makana Specialty Rolls
Mango Tango (8 Pieces) $17.95
Tuna, salmon, avocado wrapped in mango with tobiko.
Sunrise (8 Pieces) $17.95
Spicy crunchy salmon, avocado wrapped in salmon with masago.
Big Kahuna (8 Pieces) $17.95
Coconut shrimp, mango, avocado wrapped in spicy crabmeat,.
Island Girl (8 Pieces) $17.95
Spicy tuna & salmon tempura flakes with spicy yellowtail & scallion.
Tempura Supreme (8 Pieces) $17.95
Tempura shrimp & crabmeat, cucumber, cream cheese topped with tempura white fish, avocado, masago & scallion.
Spider (10 Pieces) $19.95
Soft shell crab crabmeat, cucumber with masago.
Rainbow Supreme (8 Pieces) $17.95
Spicy crunchy tuna wrapped in assorted fish, avocado with tobiko.
East Harlem (6 Pieces) $15.95
Tempura fried spicy crabmeat, avocado, cucumber with tropical fruit sauce.
Makana (8 Pieces) $17.95
Tempura shrimp topped with avocado, spicy crab meat with masago.
Tsunami (8 Pieces) $17.95
Tempura shrimp topped with eel, avocado & masago.

Dessert
Brownie Cake $6.00
Fried Bun (4 Pieces) $8.00
Custard buns deep fried to perfection, topped with sugar. Crunchy and gooey goodness.

Makana Combos Boxes
BBQ Mix $23.95
BBQ chicken, BBQ pork, BBQ beef ribs.
Makana Combos Boxes $23.95
A mix of all our box options, mix and match style served with a side of rice, corn and macaroni salad. (pictured: chicken katsu with bbq ribs, with brown rice and greens option)

Starters
Steamed Broccoli With Garlic Sauce $9.95
Gyoza Dumplings - Pork Or Veggie (6 Pieces) $7.95
Pan-seared Japanese dumplings served with homemade sauce.
Kara Age W。Spicy Mayo $9.95
Japanese-style fried chicken.
Edamame $7.95
Vegetarian. Lightly salted steamed soybean.
Shumai (6 Pieces Shrimp Dumplings) $7.95
Spam Musubi (2 Pieces) $9.95
Teriyaki glazed spam on top of sushi rice and wrapped in nori seaweed.
Sushi Or Sashimi 2pcs(Tuna, Salmon, Yellowtail, Eel) $8.50
Sushi, Sliced fish on top of sushi rice, wrapped with seaweed (1 pcs) Sashimi, sliced fish (2 pcs) comes with ginger and wasabi
Kalua Pig Buns (2 Pieces) $6.95
BBQ Beef Short Rib (Meat Only, 1 Lb.) $30.95
Harumaki (4 Pieces) $7.50
Crispy spring rolls.
Teriyaki Chicken Dumplings (6 Pieces)Steamed $7.95
Steamed teriyaki chicken dumplings served with our homemade teriyaki sauce.
Crispy Coconut Shrimp (5 Pieces) $15.95
Golden, sweet, and crispy coconut-crusted shrimp served with our homemade sweet + spicy pineapple sauce.
Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Skewers (2pcs) $13.00
Loaded Tots $12.95
Crispy fried tots topped with Kahlua pig, spicy mayo, wasabi aji aioli, and garnished with toasted sesame green onions and garlic chips.
Ninja Steamed Pork Buns (3 Pieces) $8.90

Fried Rice & Noodles
Hawaiian Garlic Noodles $11.95
Soft Hawaiian egg wheat noodles strained and stir-fried with our homemade garlic butter sauce. Garnished with sesame seeds, garlic chips, and chopped green scallions.
House Fried Rice $16.95
Hawaiian-style rice stir-fried in our homemade special sauce with pineapple, shrimp, Spam, and green scallion.
Hawaiian Fried Rice $11.95
Vegetarian. Hawaiian-style rice stir-fried in our homemade special sauce with pineapple and green scallions.
Hawaiian Noodle Miso Soup $14.95
Saimin noodles with seaweed, broccoli, scallion, a fried egg, spam and crabmeat in miso soup.

Fried Rice & Noodles
Hawaiian Noodle Miso Soup $15.95
Saimin noodles with seaweed, broccoli, scallion, a fried egg, spam and crabmeat in miso soup.
House Fried Rice $18.95
Hawaiian-style rice stir-fried in our homemade special sauce with pineapple, shrimp, Spam, and green scallion.
Hawaiian Fried Rice $10.95
Vegetarian. Hawaiian-style rice stir-fried in our homemade special sauce with pineapple, eggs and green scallions.
Hawaiian Garlic Noodles $10.95
Soft Hawaiian egg wheat noodles strained and stir-fried with our homemade garlic butter sauce. Garnished with sesame seeds, garlic chips, and chopped green scallions.

Makana Details

Service options
Delivery
Takeout
Dine-in

Popular for
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings
Comfort food
Healthy options
Quick bite
Small plates

Dining options
Lunch
Dinner
Catering
Dessert
Table service

Atmosphere
Casual
Cozy
Quiet
Trendy

Crowd
College students
Groups

Planning
Accepts reservations

Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards

Children
Good for kids

Pets
Dogs allowed outside

Makana Photos

Makana Location

Makana

New York New York County New York 1st Avenue

2245 1st Ave, New York, NY 10029, USA

Makana Reviews

An average rating of ★4 from 249 user reviews.

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The poke bowls are a little pricey but they're very good. The tuna tasted fresh, grab salad, and other items were very flavorful. The Kalua Pig Buns were delicious as well. Staff was friendly. Look forward to trying more items in the future.
September 05 · Edwin Rodriguez-Duplesis
As a Native Hawaiian and pacific islander, I really wanted to like this place. I was sorely disappointed. I have never had chicken katsu that was paper thin. There was hardly anything to chew on. The mac salad was okay. I would not order from them again
May 12 · sabina sullivan
Actually I was so enthusiastic about this place until I experienced so much prejudice. At first I thought it was a language barrier until I found out that they're in the HOOD taking with no giveback. I went to pickup a catering order and asked to use the restroom and was told no. Photo to follow. I explained that I'm picking up a major catering order that was up to $700 and I can't use the restroom? I was incredulous. He insisted that I pay $2.00 like all non-customers. To top it off, the restaurant had me wait almost 2 hours to retrieve the order. This restaurant Makana, unfortunately is not the go to for me. That's just for me...
May 30 · Damon Drumgold
I ORDERED THE MAKANA COMBO BOX THAT CAME WITH BEEF RIBS AND KATSU CHICKEN AND THEY GAVE ME DAY OLD FRIED CHICKEN THAT WAS HARD AND DRY AND THE RIBS WITH THE LITTLE BIT OF MEAT ON IT WERE LIKE RUBBER! I PAID OVER 20+ DOLLARS FOR MY FOOD AND IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN FRESH. THE MAC SALAD TASTED LIKE IT WAS A WEEK OLD AND THE VEGGIES HAD NO FLAVOR. I WILL NEVER EAT HERE AGAIN. Horrific
July 31 · Aisha Johnson
I found this hidden gem being in the local area and I am so excited I did. Its such a cute spot and everything I had was great. I came with my son and he also enjoyed everything. So definitely kid friendly. My favorite was the Coconut Bubble Tea. We ordered the Alaska Roll, Spicy Crab Meat Roll, Shrimp Tempura roll and a side of Teriyaki Chicken Roll. 10/10
January 25 · Lyn