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Aloha Ahiahi, from Hawai'i Nei :) \000/..... Yikes, it's sure been awhile since I've writen any Reviews here on Yelp?!?!?..... Welp, for this place @Aloha Cones, located right on *School St.*, which is very close to where we live & my Hubby is the one who will Usually head out on his days off & pick us up our Lunch Grindz!!! Mahalo Nui, always to my Husband David :) I know exactly where this Eatery is located & I've driven by here tons of times, I just never stopped on by, knowing that my Husband will drop on by here, especially he knows that I enjoy my *Shrimp Tempura*, etc. I don't, I repeat that I don't eat NO "Raw Fish!" @all, no "thank you", I've tried it before *Sashimi*, once before when my late Dad :(, insisted on me trying "Raw Fish", probably because my Dad was an avid Fisherman & he really wanted me to try his Fresh Sashimi, that he & his very good Male Friend & my Dad probably Caught & was excited, knowing that my Mom & my Sister Randi enjoys eating the Sashimi my Dad always would Cut the fresh fish for them @The (*Sumida Farm* = My late Dad :(, was a very Active member for the *The Aiea Boat Club*), So, I'm guessing my late Dad assumed that I would enjoy his *Sashimi* & A'ole, I hated it & spit it out (lol!) A long time ago!!, my one & only time I've tried any Sashimi in my life, yuck I say!!! Lol! It's just not for me, period!! I feel it's an acquired thing, & I just don't like it!! The reason while I'm mentioning about "Raw Fish" is because this place, @Aloha Cones does serve "Raw Fish", which my Husband will order a Bowl of it & then he'll always Order, my Favorite "Shrimp Tempura" bowl w/lots of rice (yikes!), & my nice bowl of "Shrimp Tempura" meal also comes w/Fresh Avocados, A Scoop of *Imitation Crab* = (I really enjoy this food Feature!!), Cucumbers, Sprouts, Lima Beans, etc & more fillers of Cruchy goodness, which I always enjoy every bite of my meal, all the many, many times when my Husband has picked up my "Tempura Bowl" meal of yumminess!! The price for my Ono "Tempura Bowl" is if I'm correct is, $15.00+ tax, etc. I always enjoy this treat & guess what, again, I haven't stepped foot in this place yet?? (lol!), but when I do put in my Order, the Sweet Nice Lady that Usually answers the phone, is always pleasant to talk too!! My Husband David mentioned to me that this Place @Aloha Cones may be a "Ohana" Business, not 100% sure, because I've never been here yet???? Lol! I'm sure I'll come & sit down one day here in the Future @Aloha Cones & take a few more photos for my pge here on Yelp!! A definitely 5***** place to eat at, I mean honestly, their *Shrimp Tempura* isn't the biggest "Shrimp Tempura" bowl meal, but I surely enjoy it, ooh yeah, they do put this nice *Sauce* on my Shrimp Tempura, I'm thinking it could maybe be, some Unagi Sauce, Maybe??, && I don't even eat Eel either?? Go figure!! Hahaha..... Lastly, I did try their *Karaage Chicken* a few times & I enjoyed it!! But, I mostly enjoy my "Shrimp Tempura" bowl meal, which always includes (2 pieces) of Shrimp Tempura, YUM!! Aloha, from Hawai'i Nei :) Cheers! P.S. - I forgot to also mention that this Eatery @Aloha Cones is located very near "Rainbow Drive In", which Rainbow Drive In is right around the Corner at the end of this Eatery on *School St.*.
Got a special off their instagram page for some delicious sashimi grade shoyu ahi and sesame ahi poke, and it really was delicious and fresh! I mostly ate it with white rice for a make my own poke bowl, but I also added a side of poke chips for $5 for some variety, and it was incredibly light and tasty. I can't wait to return!
Best poke I've ever had! The woman at the counter was so friendly. I added extra salmon - the fish was incredibly fresh. It's a small place, but the atmosphere is very warm and welcoming
College kid is arriving back home for Christmas and he begs me to have a poke bowl in the car as soon as I pick him up and he doesnt want supermarket stuff...Aloha Cones to the rescue they are open on Sunday till 4pm. The dragon bowl ($18.95) is delicious! Shrimp tempura, spicy ahi, sushi rice, unagi sauce, ocean salad, crab salad, cucumber. It's one of our favorite poke places. The price is a little steep but overall poke prices in hawaii have gone up. They have ample parking behind the shop. You can dine in on the counter or take out. Efficient friendly service and it's one of the few places that makes that delicious Sushi cake. I haven't gotten one yet but plan to for a special occasion. My kids gonna be a happy camper with this dragon bowl!
The food was good, the fish was cut well and was fresh. The service was great and they made us feel at home. The ambiance was small town with locals dropping in for lunch. The location it self is bar seating. Portions were generous and its a no frill poke bowl but all the ingredients were on point. Their specialty was the Ora King Salmon, I highly recommend getting this it was delicious.
What a fantastic Mother's Day gift! My Son and Daughter-in-law are always coming up with great gifts to bestow on me for birthdays, Christmas and Mother's Day. This particular surprise was dropped off on Saturday and was absolutely gorgeous to look at. It's hard to tell how much that delightful sushi-cake weighed but it was heavy. I wish I had taken more pictures but once we started cutting into it I was just wanting to savor every bite. The roses on top were Ahi, Salmon and Hamachi with Ikura and small slices of sashimi in between and edible flowers to brighten it up. The inside was layered with crab salad, avocado thinly sliced cucumber tasting like a California roll and spicy tuna underneath that. The sides were sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds. Actually loved the rice as it wasn't sweet and perfectly soft. A perfect gift idea or a shared pot luck or just served with sake for a friends evening. It's a winner! Business is located on School Street where the old Kam Bakery used to be. Shared parking lot and the owner is very helpful. It came with containers of wasabi, sliced ginger and ponzu sauce. Shoyu was offered but we have plenty at honey.
The food was delicious, the fish tasted fresh and I'll say the presentation is picture perfect. I guess the only downside was just the nature of everything being in a bowl because I couldn't get to the rice, I had to keep shifting all the fish, cucumber slices, and shredded daikon that sat on top around so I could get to the rice. My friend and I got there when it opened so needless to say we were served very quickly and there was lots of space for us to sit down. What was very nice is we didn't feel rushed to get out of the place after we finished eating as my friend and I were also catching up with each other while we ate. The eating area is pretty much just counter space, which was clean and there was a sufficient amount of space between each bar stool so if the place was completely full, I wouldn't have felt crowded in my seat. I guess it might be because my friend and I are both short, but I felt a little bit like a child as the bowl of food sat only a few inches below my chin because of how high the countertop was relative to the height of the bar stools.
I love poke nachos but I have yet to find a place in east Honolulu that makes them, so I did a quick search on my handy dandy Yelp app and Aloha Cones popped up! Although they are about 25 min away, the photos of their poke nachos looked yummy enough to give it a try. I called my order in and by the time I got there, it was ready. The lady at the counter was very friendly and I assumed she was the owner. There was only one other person there - the cook. This is a hole-in-the-wall in Kalihi, with a few parking spots in the back of their eatery. For landmark purposes, they're right next to Rainbow Drive Inn. The poke nachos are usually spicy but I asked for a non-spicy version with shoyu ahi, which they gladly created for me. I got the nachos to go and by the time I got home and popped the lid, I was surprised how much they could fit in that box! The poke was very fresh and sliced appropriately. It came with seasoned poke over chips, drizzled with unagi and aioli sauce, topped with tomatoes, white and green onions. They also had a scoop of crab on top. The reason for the 4 stars instead of 5 is because of the wonton chips. I prefer mine on the super crispy side and these were not. They were good, but I've had better. The price was $17.95 + tax which is very reasonable given the amount that they serve. I could make two meals out of it. It's definitely worth checking out and supporting this small business!
Delicious fresh Poke!!!! Our family stopped by here on our way from the airport to our hotel and it was delicious!!!! The staff is very friendly. The location is small, and they don't have tables but a counter with stools. I was traveling with my family (a group of 7), and no one was inside, so we were able to sit and eat there. Yelp reports this business is close on Sundays but they are open on Sundays now. Now let me tell you about the Poke. This is probably one of the best pokes I've ever had! It is fresh, and the flavor is perfect in every bite. The rice is also perfect which makes the bowls even better. I had the Dragon Bowl 5/5, which comes with shrimp tempura, spicy tuna, cucumbers, crab meat, and some other items, and it was exactly what I was hoping for! Several of us had that bowl, and we all agreed it was the best! We also tried the Poke Nachos 5/5, and they were also really good! Everything is prepped fresh when you get there, so the chips for the nachos were fried after we ordered. This is a must try location in Hawaii!
If you're looking for the best Sushi bowl in the world you need to come here! They use fresh fish straight from the auction every day and they prepare their bowls very differently from other typical poke bowls. Their Sushi bowls are very fresh and cannot be compared to any other place to be quite honest. You ever go home after eating somewhere and then think about the place and crave it again ? Yeah that's this place! Just writing this review has me wanting to go back tomorrow! On special occasions to be different I do order their sushi cake which comes with the layers of spicy ahi and crab in the middle and then topped with their fresh sashimi selection of the day and topped with Ikura and edible flowers! This cake always impresses whatever party I am going to or any person that I'm gifting it to! They do not disappoint!
Today I got to taste the Spicy Tuna Poke for $17.75 and they gave a very large portion and it was fresh and good taste to the last bite. Also, the cook/server was very helpful and friendly.
Their poke nachos is the bomb...ahhhh! I've eaten here several times and this is definitely my go to lunch plate. I crave this stuff :)
Aloha, Aloha Cones! :) Ordered a sushi cake for my birthday and I audibly gasped seeing it for the first time. It was perfect. The glitter on the sashimi, the little pink flowers, the layered cucumber and fish underneath -- the attention to detail was apparent on every aspect of this cake. While ordering, the lady I was speaking to was the sweetest and so patient, I had such a great experience! Thank you for the beautiful cake to accompany me on my special day. I must say it was quite difficult to take apart this lovely piece of art.
3 years ago
I'm glad I've discovered this spot, and that they're open during all the quarantine shut downs! You can order online, or call it in, so you don't have to spend much time in the space. They have a cute bartop to sit at (once we return to some normalcy). They have poke, sashimi, poke bowls, or salads that you can buy. They have cooked options too, but I'm a raw fish kinda gal. Their ingredients are quality (I'm super picky on my fish in particular) and the portions are filling. I usually get the combination bowl, which comes with your choice of poke and sashimi, imitation crab salad with unagi sauce, cucumbers, and daikon, served over rice. I recommend a second scoop of the crab salad... just because. If you like poke or sashimi, you should try this place. You can thank me later! Note: parking in the back of the building, entrance in the front on school street. read more
The talk of our Aunty's 90th Birthday party! Everyone busted out their cell phones to take a picture of the lovely Flower Sushi Birthday Cake that we pre-ordered a week before the event. The cake was absolutely beautiful and delicious to eat at the same time. All the fish used were really fresh and of good grade. Everyone kept talking about it as they all asked, "where did you get this?" Aloha Cones by far has the most beautiful and delicious Flower Sushi Cakes on the island! Highly recommended with lots of free parking in the back. read more
4 years ago
After numerous attempts we were finally able to place a order for girls day, they did not disappoint. The sashimi and poke was so fresh, sushi rice was perfect, poke in between is amazing with sushi rice. Sushi chef created art with sashimi. Highly recommend these sushi cakes the price is worth every bite. read more
2 years ago
Fairly decent poke priced reasonably. Parking can be a bit tricky but is limitedly available in back I would call ahead to order. The restaurant is really small and also has limited seating. Customer service was great staff friendly and inviting. read more
One of the places where I like to get poke bowls. Located next to Rainbow Drive on North School Street. You can't miss it. This last visit was not for a poke bowl, but it was to pick up a sushi cake. I had called in and ordered it a day before and it was ready at the time I had requested. The staff their are friendly and got great customer service. I ordered the 6 inch, 3-layered cake for my bf's belated birthday. It did not disappoint. Sashimi (maguro, salmon, and hamachi) on the top shaped like roses and for the inside, layered with sushi rice on the bottom, followed by chopped spicy ahi, rice, california crab, rice, avocado, rice and then your top layer of rice and a layer of sashimi. The entire sushi cake was covered with sesame seeds. They also ask you if you want ginger, wasabi and unagi sauce on the side. Each slice of the sushi cake was delicious. The sashimi was fresh and everything just hit the spot. A must try if you're celebrating something and that person loves fresh fish. read more
3 years ago
Always so fresh and tasty!! I love the sesame flavor, its my go-to. Their crab salad mix is to die for... I could legit eat a whole pound of that alone. I was also blessed with trying their sushi cake for a friends birthday a little while ago and it was amazing, 100% will be ordering for my birthday in the future!! Quality here is unmatched read more
2 years ago
Fresh, tasty, portions are big, great customer service, parking in the back, clean place, easy to find in kalihi next to rainbow drive in. Everything tasted sooo good! read more
4 years ago
I don't usually write reviews but it's so ono that i've been there three days in a row:) -The first day I got the combination with wasabi ahi and shoyu ahi. Added avocado. I don't like cucumbers so I sub with the ocean salad which is delicious!! I also got the three-piece hamachi sashimi... I wish I had pictures. -The second day I got the combination with ahi limu and spicy hamachi with an extra scoop of crab salad and avocado added...Ocean salad instead of cucumbers. -The third day I got the mini spicy ahi with an extra scoop of crab salad. Ocean salad instead of cucumbers. I forgot to add avocado:( Next time! Everything is fresh and so delicious!!! I'm excited to have a reason to order a sushi cake!Also I noticed on another review that he does party size poke platters and sashimi platters. It all looks so onolicious!!! I love all the different combinations and options to have to offer... Definitely my go to spot from now on:) read more
My wife treated me to my very first sushi cake for my bday :))) Aside from being one of the most creative food concoctions I've ever seen, it tasted AMAZING. The sashimi flowers were tender and of great quality. Yet the layers under the sashimi were the star of the show. The thinly sliced layer of fish, imitation crab, spicy tuna, and everything else were exceptional. I prefer savory over sweet so this was the best cake of my life. Oh yah, can't forget the delicious ikura as well. read more
2 years ago
Checked out ALOHA CONES for the very 1st time at their new location in Kalihi right on N.School Street across from 76 gas station. It's a small space Resturant with only bar style seating that's seats about 6/8 people I'd say. Parking / You can park in the private lot for free at no charge lots of parking stalls, parking is located directly behind the Resturant, parking entrance is on Houghtailing side. Food / I ordered their SUSHI HAND ROLLS, It's a item that is not on their menu, so you'll just have to ask the staff workers about them and prices. Sushi hand rolls I ordered were *California $2.50 each *Spicy Ahi $3.00 each *Hamachi $3.50 each *Salmon $3.50 each All hand rolls you can put anything in it like Onions, avocado, cucumber etc. Their hand rolls is GOOD and it's a GOOD SIZE hand roll. What I suggest though that I Wish Aloha cones staff would put SUSHI HAND ROLLS on their MENU. Instead of asking staff if they can make it. It would be a plus if say. The Staff At aloha cones are some KOOL peoples. Visited them on 7/2/19 Tuesday read more
3.5 Came here right after getting out of the airport and ordered online on grub hub since the phone wasn't working. Got the regular combination bowl with spicy tuna and wasabi masago ahi and my gifriend got a mini tempura shrimp bowl. We waited in our car about a block away and could see the restaurant. The whole order took an hour just for a Togo order that was for pickup in store. Food: fish was extremely flavorful but hard to mix the bowl around since it's packed (good thing) Personally I didn't feel like the flavors mixed together that well as I would have expected. Individually they're all good but mixed it's not as ideal. Tempura shrimp bow was decent enough but pricy in my opinion. I'd definitely give this place another shot if it wasn't so "busy" and they prepared the food a bit quicker read more
5 years ago
A hidden gem located next to Dragon Tea and Rainbow Drive Inn in Kalihi! They have amazing loaded poke bowls! Prices are also reasonable for their portions. It's a small shop, no dine inn, only take out. read more
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Their poke bowl is so fresh and tasty! I definitely recommend their poke nachos since they added ocean salad, onions, sauce and other toppings. Their chips are unique in color and the flavors combined is just perfect! read more
Amazing sushi cakes! If you are in need of a sushi cake, look no further. I placed my order through their instagram via DM and communication was so easy and simple. The sushi cake was so fresh and although they say it feeds a certain amount of people we've shared our cake with more than 20 people enjoying it as pupus of course and not just the main meal. I'd chose a sushi cake over a traditional cake any day! I've also enjoyed their furikake salmon and ahi katsu plates that were on special. Both were large portions. Be sure to call and ask what their specials of the day are. Sometimes they even offer hamachi Kama!! Located in kalihi next door to rainbow drive inn. Parking is on the backside of the restaurant. read more
I've been to Aloha Cones many times and really enjoyed every visit. Its been awhile since my last visit. After all day house cleaning on Veteran's Day, we took a break for a gas fill up and lunch. Where for lunch? I decided it was time to visit Aloha Cones again, since we were in the area. We usually park on the street right in front of Aloha Cones but this visit, I was happy to see more parking available, there is a second parking lot. We never been to Aloha Cones' previous location but since they moved and now located in Kalihi, it is convenient for me. Aloha Cones is located right between Rainbow Drive In and Dragon Tea. The shop is tiny, pre-pandemic days there were about 5 seats to utilize but due to pandemic, it is just take out only. Just like eating Sushi in a bowl at Aloha Cones, My family and I really enjoyed our meals here, my daughter and husband likes the poke bowls, and since I don't eat poke, My faves are the chicken katsu ( specials during my last visits) and the California Sushi. They have the bestest crab salad. Note, Crab Salad is drizzled with unagi sauce. The menu is very simple, poke very fresh and tasty. During this recent visit, we went with the specials instead of our usual orders of poke bowl and california sushi, my other half and I each got a different plate so we could share, Our orders were ahi katsu (12.50), furikake salmon tempura ($13.), & a side order of crab salad. Salad for me and white rice for the other half. Our plans were to go to the park to enjoy our food but figured it would be more safe to enjoy our meal at home, the food smelled so good on the way home, I couldn't wait to eat! The portions were huge. Perfect timing, my daughter came home and we shared our plates with her. The verdict on specials, so ono! We enjoyed it, the ahi katsu was so crispy, ahi was nice and tender, OMG wow, the furikake salmon tempura was ono, with the aioli sauce and finished it off with crab salad. While eating the crab salad, I was thinking of my favorite California Sushi, I need to go back now! Oh Did you know that Aloha Cones , made Best of Honolulu 2016 for Best Poke Bowl?! Overall, The fams loves Aloha Cones, they sure specialize in simple, tasty, unique and colorful dishes. FYI, closed on Sundays, open til 5 pm Monday-Fridays and 4 pm on Saturdays, accepts credit cards, Please Support local, my family approves, & we will be back!! read more
I saw a sushi cake on IG last May from a place in Florida and totally fell in love! Cut to six months later, when I started to see a locally made sushi cake from Aloha Cones and my mouth began watering! My friends and I had a small get together for a birthday and I knew exactly what I wanted to get for the potluck...the sushi cake! I emailed Aloha Cones and got the $90 sushi cake, which on the top had rose shaped ahi, hamachi and salmon sashimi. The cake portion had sushi rice, spicy tuna, crab salad, avocado, furikake and babu arare. Sooo yummy! They offer a few other different sushi cakes that go up in price - which also looked very yummy! I was called the next day to confirm my pickup date and time - they close at 4pm, so I initially asked for the latest pick up time of 3:45/4pm, but the guy I spoke with said I could pick up at 4:30pm, which was even better for me! I got a second call the day before my scheduled pick up date to confirm again and both guys I talked to were very nice! So my BF and I picked up the sushi cake and everyone working there was so friendly and efficient! They gave us serving suggestions and even instructions on how to transport it, as it could slide around in the box. That sushi cake was BEAUTIFUL and heavy!! My friends and I not only enjoyed taking pics of the IG worthy sushi cake, but it was delicious as well! It was such a great centerpiece to the potluck! I would totally order another sushi cake for the next get together! read more
2 years ago
This was along the way to the airport and we decided to stop by for poke as our last meal. It was freaking delicious and flavorful! The kind lady in the front gave me two of the sauces to try when I asked her which one she recommended and I can honestly say that bother were absolutely delicious in their own way. We got the salad with shoyu and wasabi masago poke with the Asian and spicy miso dressing. If I'm back in Hawaii, I'll be coming back here. This was a great find with great service. read more
5 years ago
I got the mini shoyu ahi bowl and was pleasantly surprised at how well marinated and fresh the fish was! I'd say Aloha Cones is one of the better poke places I've tried in town! read more
4 years ago
Due to the road construction in that area, it made me not want to try this hole in the wall. About 5months ago I finally decided to go despite the construction chaos. Whoa, been going there for my weekly poke bowl fix!!! All their poke bowls come with ocean salad, cucumber & crab salad and it all compliments whatever poke you choose. Notice the fish cubes are nicely cut and not too much tsuji (white vein). Obviously, they know how to cut the fish. Customer service is awesome! It's been worth the stop despite the construction!!! Parking in the rear of the building is sufficient. Going back today for our weekly poke fix!!! read more
3 years ago
We're so glad we came across this place. We were on our way to the airport and wanted to get one last poke. Found Aloha Cones on Google Maps and decided to give it a try. The best poke we've tried so far in Oahu. The family running this place was super friendly. read more
Ok parking is in back of the building and there's lots of parking and street parking! This is a tiny place with a Japanese stand up Counter - no chairs so ordering take out is best! It's a new and everything is clean and modern and the food fresh and made to order! Since it was a 1st but not last visit we stared with the poki bowl - small (we just had breakfast!). Served with rice topped with ahi poki and imitation crab salad and fresh cut cucumbers! Very good The 2nd dish was chirashi served on a bed of warm rice and a mixture of fresh sashimi - tuna, salmon and hamachi and crab salad and shredded daikon and sliced cucumbers! Omg so fresh and good! The folks here are really nice, very helpful and quick to fulfill our order. Food was fresh and I loved that the rice is warm and not ice cold! We'll be back since it's s great location and plenty of parking! read more
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My yelper friends posted this place where they have poke bowls, Furukake tempura salmon, hand roll sushi. So decided to go there and see what they got. I ordered the shoyu ahi sushi poke bowl, and my husband ordered the furukake salmon tempura plate. Both of them was very good. The salmon furukake tempura was light in the batter and big piece of salmon. My poke bowl was fresh the ahi had imitation crab salad slice cucumbers and shredded daikon. Kinda of expensive but it was fresh. Support local. Will be back again. also had the crispy fried goyza. read more
If they were closer or open later, you would find me here every day. Parking lots in the back, curbside street parking in the front. Call in ordering makes it super easy to run in the front door and grab your order. But if you don't, they make orders really fast--under 5 minutes--if you order on-site. Fish is always fresh and bowls are tasty. But my favorite thing about it is how they make it like a plate lunch with extra sides. Crab Mac salad is so ono, you'll want more. Thin sliced Japanese cucumbers salad --my favorite way to eat them. And daikon spaghetti strings top off the all-inclusive sides in poke bowls. They're definitely filling but you won't want to leave any of it behind. Aloha Cones is closed on Sundays and open til 5:30 every other day. read more
4 years ago
Gotta say this was one of the most freshest and tastiest poke that I've ever had! We ordered their shoyu and spicy ahi bowls, and both were amazing! Parking was super easy and right behind the rainbows drive-in building. Great customer service and good vibes. So happy that we found this place. We'll definitely be a regular here! read more
6 years ago
Wow!! So impressed by their sushi cake! It was just as delicious as it was beautiful. The cake was impeccable in design, travelled well (30 min car ride) & served 4 hungry adults (with enough leftovers for 4 more meals). The ordering processing was simple. I inquired via email & was contacted a few days prior to my pick up to confirm. I would recommend ordering at least a week or more in advance if you're wanting the cake on a specific day/time. Pick up was easy. There is a parking lot behind the store front. The staff was so friendly & explained the best way to serve the cake. They gave sides of wasabi, unagi sauce, & crunchy arare like toppings to enjoy with the cake (it made eating the slices even better!). Highly recommend to anyone looking to celebrate a special occasion or just hungry for beautiful sushi. read more
Ooh, this place is so good. Dollar Car Rental made me such a great offer on my rental car that I kept it the entire time I was in Hawaii. To some, having a car in Waikiki is useless but without a car you'll never get to Aloha Cones and that makes me sad for you. Keep the car! A handful of local yelpers had given 5-star reviews to Aloha Cones so when I finished hiking the Makiki Valley Trail I was happy to find that Aloha Cones wasn't too far away. The poke bowl at Nico's Fish Market is 100% delicious but the Poke Rice Bowl at Aloha Cones is delicious in a whole different way. Where Nico's is straight-up fresh poke and a lot of it, the version Aloha Cones serves is a little lighter and more elegant. I loved their version of Spicy Tuna (fresh tuna with a hand-crafted spicy sauce poured atop) and my hiking partner loved his Sesame Ahi Poke Rice Bowl. A surprising inclusion in each is a scoop of crab mix, the sort that's usually found in California Rolls. It was unexpected and rich and satisfying in flavor. I didn't ask if they used real crab but assumed it must be as I liked this a lot and can't stomach the artificial stuff. When coming to Aloha Cones it's first helpful to look at photos of the building it's in. Pink and small, it's easy to pass by if you don't know what you're looking for. Free parking is available in a tiny lot right behind the place. I can't say exactly why my partner liked this more than the poke bowl at Nico's Fish Market (which we both liked quite a lot). Perhaps it was the hike which preceded it or perhaps it really was in a category of its own. Either is royally satisfying but Aloha Cones had an undefined twist of special that lodged it firmly in the category of great. Next time, I might hike the Makiki Valley just to have an excuse to return to Aloha Cones. Good stuff. read more
6 years ago
Located in the newer food establishment bulidings on the corner of Houghtailing and School St. Parking is in the back of the building. Ordering process is very simple, as they have a few options available. Don't have to spend a lot of time thinking about what you want. Wasn't greeted at all and didn't feel quite welcome in the restaurant when ordering. However, the poke bowl was prepared very quickly in about 5 minutes and I was on my way. The food was overall pretty good. They add a variety of toppings and the crab salad goes really well with the poke bowl. I ordered a large portion and it was very filling. Nothing special about the quality or flavor of the poke though, very similar to most establishments. The price seemed quite high compared to others in the area. read more
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1339 N School St
Ste 103
Honolulu, HI 96817
Kalihi
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Do they do sushi cakes still?
Yaassss!! I'd make the order at least a week in advance. Customer service was very responsive and nice!!
Do they have seating?
No, they have a narrow counter that lines the walls but you have to stand and eat in a narrow space. Best to do takeout and eat somewhere more scenic, like a nearby park.
Are they still open for business?
They are still on business. I went there twice recently. Both tasty. Their phone did not work both time for different reason.
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