09/13/2026
Almost 7 years in business and brah, we still cannot believe how far this little poke shack has come.
Plenty ups and downs, and honestly, it’s still challenging every day. Before, it was just me and my wife trying to figure out how to survive the day to days. Now I find myself in a completely different position, trying to learn how to lead and grow something we never imagined getting this far.
Whenever it gets overwhelming, I bring myself back to why we started.
I just wanted to be happy doing something I loved and have more time with my family. There were years I barely saw them because I was so focused on work. So when we started expanding, finding the right people for our original Kahuku shack meant everything to us.
Then we met Matt and Maria, the proud owners of MAD Fruits.
We quickly saw how much pride they take in their craft, but what meant even more was the kind of people they are. Just real, down to earth, good people. Ry’s started as a husband and wife team, and our original shack needed that same kind of love to keep its heart intact.
Seeing Matt and Maria there, with their kids running around, brings back all da feels. It reminds me of when this was just us trying to build a little life together.
They kept the shack true to what it always was, while slowly adding their own touch. One of the newest is our walk-around poke nachos using Big Island wonton chip bags. Perfect for cruising Kahuku Sugar Mill, supporting all the small local businesses and enjoying the area.
At the end of the day, this was never only about growing one business. We just wanted to build something that felt happy, felt real and felt like home.
Grateful Matt and Maria helping us keep it that way.