ABOUT US

From selling ice to opening the storefront of K. Bay Bros Fish & Ice Co. HEre’s our story…

We started off as a small side business supplying ice to local fisherman. In turn, fisherman would give us a fish here and there and we’d turn it into poke, smoked ahi, etc. Our family has been blessed with talented hands and cooking comes naturally. The thought came “why don’t we sell this to our family and friends” and while we thought it would be an occasional thing, we were wrong. Then, the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and it affected our family in various ways, but it also created a stronger family bond as we gathered at our family home and spent time by the waters of Kaneohe Bay. We talked about opening a storefront here and there, but nothing solidified – it was just talk. One day, a family friend called sharing there would be an empty location opening soon in Kaneohe and it would be PERFECT for us. We did a site visit and talked about it (again!) and it just felt right. While out fishing one night on the edge of Kaneohe Bay, the name came to us like it was always meant to be. Kaneohe Bay has always provided for our family, whether it was fishing, diving, looking for tako, etc. So, why don’t we pay homage to where our family gathers, where our family has roots and the place that always provided for us.

It was on that fateful night, that K. Bay Bros. Fish & Ice Co. went from “just talk” to a reality.

Meet the BROS

Micah

Our poke mixer, sashimi cutter, and all around guy. Micah is passionate about our poke shop and will do anything to help us succeed. Micah was mentored by our Uncle who owns Poke Express in Las Vegas for 9 years before Hawaii called him back home. When he's not working, you can find him in Kaneohe Bay diving or taking his dog, Buster, to the beach for some R&R.

Tyler

You can always find him at our shop or out shopping for the shop. You can find Tyler in our shop mixing, cutting, cleaning, just about anything, he'll do it. Tyler's many years of managing a big retail business has helped us succeed. On his very rare days off, you can find him hitting hole-in-ones on the golf course or in K. Bay looking for tako, fishing, or relaxing with his family and dogs.

Derek

From sourcing coveted items for our customers to cutting fish and making sashimi - Derek's the Bro. When he's not busy running his own business - you can find him doing these things in our shop. He's a little shy when it comes to being in the front of the shop but that doesn't stop him from making a big impact. When he's not working you can find him roaming around the island with his family or taking his grandson fishing.

Kyle

You can hear his contagious laugh when he's in the shop. Kyle's always there when we need him from after working his primary job to opening the shop at 5am on weekends. Always willing to lend a hand, you can find him working in the back or working in the front - but dont ask him to ring you up, he'll ask someone else to do that. In his downtime, you can find him lending a hand working on a project or spending time with family.

Keith

Keith may look familiar as you may have seen him on a flight home to Hawaii or while traveling out of state on a much needed vacation. Keith can be found in the front or back of house, making you laugh or trying to come up with a new poke recipe to satisfy your cravings. On his days off, you can find him with his family at the beach - surfing, fishing - or just enjoying his time.

Aloha!