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I've had Aloha Fresh bookmarked for about a year now ever since I first heard about them from a random TikTok video. The girl in the video raved about the poke nachos, and I was hooked! Today I walked over from my boyfriend's place which was .6 miles away. It was nice day for a walk anyways, and I need to get my steps in anyways. Lol I got there about 11:18am, and there were a handful of people in line. The staff are friendly, helpful, and pretty fast. The place is a grab and go type of spot. No seats or tables in there. It looks clean and welcoming. I got the following items: -Poke Nachos w/ Spicy Shoyu Ahi - delicious & crunchy -Surf & Turf Bowl w/ Kahui Nui Ahi (?), Korean Fried Chicken, Mac Salad, & Pickled Onions - very tasty but I liked the spicy shoyu ahi more as far as poke goes -Butter Mochi- heavenly yummy :) Both the nachos and bowl were filled up to the brim! I absolutely love the Butter Mochi so much! They were my fave. I will definitely return again, but next time I'll get a smaller bowl because I couldn't finish the food as it was too much for me. Haha :)
Closest thing you'll get to being in Hawaii. They even have written on the wall that the ahi is flown in from Hawaii. The wife and I have been in the bay for 6 years and this is our go to poke spot, whenever we come back down to the South Bay, we make a stop here. I always get the pokers lovers bowl. 2 poke choices and 2 sides. You can choose from different "bases". White or brown rice or salad. The unique ahi flavor is the Kalbi, think of it as savory and soy based ahi. Kakui nut reminds me of traditional poke in Hawaii. Spicy salmon is a spicy mayo based salmon poke. Side dishes include Lomi lomi salmon (tomato's and chopped salmon pieces), "ocean salad" which is seaweed salad, and Mac salad to name a few. I also love their butter mochi. Either the guava or the Iilikoi are solid. They do a promo if you order 3 versus just one. Interior is counter top service. Basically walk in the line and order the food and walk to the cashier. No where to sit inside, you'll find plenty of benches and other areas to sit and eat outside. Support local business and come through, you will not be disappointed! BE WARNED parking enforcement is active in the area. Everytime we've come, there's a bike cop, so make sure to feed your meter.
The Most Delicious Poke in San Jose Aloha Fresh has quickly become my favorite poke place in the Bay Area. The fish pieces are large and well seasoned. My favorite flavor is the Kukui Nut, especially on the salmon. I also think they're mac salad and ocean salad have great flavors. They offer butter mochi and spam musubi as well. 2 poke and 2 sides are $20. They also sell poke by the pound. The place can get a bit busy at lunch time but when it's less full the workers are very nice! This is more of a grab-and-go type of place, so no seating. This is the best poke by far in SJ!
Aloha Fresh has the right to claim its freshness! I have been coming to this spot for years and truly believe the quality has not declined at all. All their fish is so clean, all the flavors are bold without overwhelming the true essence of the tuna, salmon, or shrimp, and this is definitely the closest thing you can get here in San Jose comparable to Hawaii. This spot is located in the strip of Japantown, downtown, and has limited parking if you're going on a weekend, as a heads up. The store itself is small and is more of a grab-and-go with no seating. You enter and head straight to the back to order with their staff, and then once they pack everything up, you pay at the counter. You can order their poke bowls, hot bar food (which is pretty delicious - I like the salt and vinegar chicken), their poke nachos (which are trending, but it's not my favorite), and/or you can buy poke by weight (¼ lb-1 lb increments), which is what I usually do. At the end, you can also order musubis or their butter mochis (actually so bomb)! They have a variety of poke flavors you can try, but I will say my favorites are the Kalbi and the Smokey poke, those are the most unique. Overall, this is the number one spot I recommend for people to go when they stop by SJ!
Poke is always yummy here!! Fave is the spicy salmon and the poke nachoes is amazing. Has fried wonton chips and topped with sauces and sidesss. Can't stop thinking about it lol Quick and friendly service! It's service only and no seats but there's a close by park walking distance as well.
I had a chance to try Aloha Fresh and it was delicious. If you are looking for fresh fish and different varieties of poke, this is a great spot to try. The service is fast and ambiance is casual, so take out is how we had it! We tried a poke bowl with seaweed salad and Mac salad with the tuna shoyu poke and the spicy salmon. This also came with rice and every bite was delicious. The fish quality here is definitely top notch and I felt one of the best I have had in the bay. Will go back to try the poke nachos!
I crave poke nachos and don't know if any other place that serves them other than Aloha Fresh in Japantown! The portion size is also phenomenal! You can also get an extra side of chips for $5 and I suggest you do so. Get an extra side of crab salad and your fave poke too to boot ! Everyone is so friendly and helpful here even when the line is to the door and it's 5:55PM, 5 mins before closing. That says a lot about their character and work ethic! Run don't walk!
In your face Hawaii vibes. Walking in it instantly reminded me of the poke places in Kauai and Oahu. If you are thinking tiki torches or other kitchy styling you are wrong. Its more like you are walking into a deli but the special is poke. Subtle. Straightforward. But good food. The fish was super fresh and the regular types were present along with their own proprietary blends. Expect prices to be close to market price such as $20 large poke bowls but it so good. The poke nachos were great. The salmon and protion was perfect at $14. The fried wonton chips were perfect that added the right flavor amd crunch. Big cuts of spicy salmon in the nachos ensured poke in every bite. The staff were friendly and answered questions. We definitely would come back for the nachos because where we live cant compare.
This place is located in downtown SJ Japantown so the parking can be a bit hard to find sometimes but if you go during the day on a weekday, it should be fine! Parking is meter only though so make sure you pay for your parking. The poke nachos here have been going viral and it definitely lives up to the hype. The fish was very fresh (I got the spicy salmon). I also really appreciated how crunchy the won ton chips were (it was giving ASMR). My thing that got me was the price point. This cost me ~$16 total with tax and tip. Other than that, service was pretty friendly and quick. There are no seats inside the place, so you can eat outside or in your car. I will definitely be back if I'm in the area to try the tako poke since that did catch my eye when I was deciding on what to get but instead ultimately went for the spicy salmon.
This isn't my first time trying this place, but after a few visits I feel like I finally have a more well-rounded opinion of it. The biggest thing for me is the pricing. Bowls are pretty expensive for what you get. Around $17 for 1 poke + 1 side, or over $20 for 2 pokes + 2 sides. At that point, it almost feels like you might as well spend the extra few dollars for the larger option. Service is straightforward: you order, they scoop, you pay. The staff is friendly enough, but it's definitely more of a quick grab-and-go setup. There's no indoor seating, so plan on taking your food elsewhere. Also, make sure to ask for utensils because they don't automatically include them. One thing I do appreciate is that they offer more unique poke options, including scallops, which can be hard to find at other poke spots. That said, the flavors overall felt a bit underwhelming and didn't really stand out the way I expected. Sides: * Lomi Lomi Salmon (+ extra charge) - Honestly disappointing. It tasted mostly like chopped tomatoes with barely any salmon present. It reminded me more of pico de gallo without lime. I wouldn't recommend paying extra for this. * Crab Salad (+ extra charge) - Pretty standard and hard to mess up, though definitely mayo-heavy. Poke: * Spicy Salmon - Not actually spicy, but the flavor profile is a little different from the usual spicy salmon you get elsewhere. Less mayo-heavy, which I appreciated, and the salmon itself was buttery. * Tako - As someone who loves tako poke, this one felt bland and underseasoned. There's a slight heat to it, but overall it lacked flavor. Overall, I can see the appeal for people looking for different poke options, but considering the price point and flavor, it probably wouldn't be one of my regular poke spots.
I keep wanting to give them another chance, but the quality continues to go downhill. Do they sample what they're serving? The Masago Wasabi Ahi Poke flavor appears to be back, but the black rice was hard and clumpy -- like not enough water added when being cooked. Perhaps going between 5-6 pm is the problem. Nothing seems fresh if one goes too close to closing time (6 pm.) If I have to leave the house in the morning to get good poke, I'll just get in line at Santo Market!
I've been coming here over the years whenever my friends wanted to revisit this place but to be honest, I still don't see the quality in this place. The most recent time I went, the service was mediocre and the lady was being condescending and rushing us for no reason. The fish here also does not taste super fresh, I don't know if it's just me but it always leave a sort of foul taste in my mouth. I just don't think the fish quality is here is super high or super fresh. Although I do see the appeal in getting a bowl of poke and sitting outside on one of the benches in Japantown to take a minute and eat, maybe not with this poke. Needless to say, I don't think I'll be coming back here anytime soon.
Finally got to stop by and pick up two poke lover bowls! They can get pretty busy! The fish looks very fresh and yummy! I got the kalbi ahi & shoyu salmon 10/10! I loved the kalbi ahi and the garlic mayo scallops. My husband tried the spicy salmon & spicy shoyu ahi. I definitely will come back to try the poke nachos and their butter mochi. I also got their POG & Lychee Lilikoi Boba.
7 days ago
18 days ago
Came here for lunch on a Friday, not much of a wait to order. Staff was all nice and location seemed clean. Parking was a little limited, parked on the street but I'm not sure if there's more parking nearby. There is also not really any seating indoors but there are a handful of benches and tables outside to sit at. Food tasted alright. I thought that it was a little underwhelming. It was a little on the bland side and I also thought for the price the portion size was on the smaller side. read more
I've had Aloha Fresh bookmarked for about a year now ever since I first heard about them from a random TikTok video. The girl in the video raved about the poke nachos, and I was hooked! Today I walked over from my boyfriend's place which was .6 miles away. It was nice day for a walk anyways, and I need to get my steps in anyways. Lol I got there about 11:18am, and there were a handful of people in line. The staff are friendly, helpful, and pretty fast. The place is a grab and go type of spot. No seats or tables in there. It looks clean and welcoming. I got the following items: -Poke Nachos w/ Spicy Shoyu Ahi - delicious & crunchy -Surf & Turf Bowl w/ Kahui Nui Ahi (?), Korean Fried Chicken, Mac Salad, & Pickled Onions - very tasty but I liked the spicy shoyu ahi more as far as poke goes -Butter Mochi- heavenly yummy :) Both the nachos and bowl were filled up to the brim! I absolutely love the Butter Mochi so much! They were my fave. I will definitely return again, but next time I'll get a smaller bowl because I couldn't finish the food as it was too much for me. Haha :) read more
Closest thing you'll get to being in Hawaii. They even have written on the wall that the ahi is flown in from Hawaii. The wife and I have been in the bay for 6 years and this is our go to poke spot, whenever we come back down to the South Bay, we make a stop here. I always get the pokers lovers bowl. 2 poke choices and 2 sides. You can choose from different "bases". White or brown rice or salad. The unique ahi flavor is the Kalbi, think of it as savory and soy based ahi. Kakui nut reminds me of traditional poke in Hawaii. Spicy salmon is a spicy mayo based salmon poke. Side dishes include Lomi lomi salmon (tomato's and chopped salmon pieces), "ocean salad" which is seaweed salad, and Mac salad to name a few. I also love their butter mochi. Either the guava or the Iilikoi are solid. They do a promo if you order 3 versus just one. Interior is counter top service. Basically walk in the line and order the food and walk to the cashier. No where to sit inside, you'll find plenty of benches and other areas to sit and eat outside. Support local business and come through, you will not be disappointed! BE WARNED parking enforcement is active in the area. Everytime we've come, there's a bike cop, so make sure to feed your meter. read more
3 months ago
The Most Delicious Poke in San Jose Aloha Fresh has quickly become my favorite poke place in the Bay Area. The fish pieces are large and well seasoned. My favorite flavor is the Kukui Nut, especially on the salmon. I also think they're mac salad and ocean salad have great flavors. They offer butter mochi and spam musubi as well. 2 poke and 2 sides are $20. They also sell poke by the pound. The place can get a bit busy at lunch time but when it's less full the workers are very nice! This is more of a grab-and-go type of place, so no seating. This is the best poke by far in SJ! read more
Aloha Fresh has the right to claim its freshness! I have been coming to this spot for years and truly believe the quality has not declined at all. All their fish is so clean, all the flavors are bold without overwhelming the true essence of the tuna, salmon, or shrimp, and this is definitely the closest thing you can get here in San Jose comparable to Hawaii. This spot is located in the strip of Japantown, downtown, and has limited parking if you're going on a weekend, as a heads up. The store itself is small and is more of a grab-and-go with no seating. You enter and head straight to the back to order with their staff, and then once they pack everything up, you pay at the counter. You can order their poke bowls, hot bar food (which is pretty delicious - I like the salt and vinegar chicken), their poke nachos (which are trending, but it's not my favorite), and/or you can buy poke by weight (¼ lb-1 lb increments), which is what I usually do. At the end, you can also order musubis or their butter mochis (actually so bomb)! They have a variety of poke flavors you can try, but I will say my favorites are the Kalbi and the Smokey poke, those are the most unique. Overall, this is the number one spot I recommend for people to go when they stop by SJ! read more
4 months ago
Poke is always yummy here!! Fave is the spicy salmon and the poke nachoes is amazing. Has fried wonton chips and topped with sauces and sidesss. Can't stop thinking about it lol Quick and friendly service! It's service only and no seats but there's a close by park walking distance as well. read more
3 months ago
I had a chance to try Aloha Fresh and it was delicious. If you are looking for fresh fish and different varieties of poke, this is a great spot to try. The service is fast and ambiance is casual, so take out is how we had it! We tried a poke bowl with seaweed salad and Mac salad with the tuna shoyu poke and the spicy salmon. This also came with rice and every bite was delicious. The fish quality here is definitely top notch and I felt one of the best I have had in the bay. Will go back to try the poke nachos! read more
2 months ago
I crave poke nachos and don't know if any other place that serves them other than Aloha Fresh in Japantown! The portion size is also phenomenal! You can also get an extra side of chips for $5 and I suggest you do so. Get an extra side of crab salad and your fave poke too to boot ! Everyone is so friendly and helpful here even when the line is to the door and it's 5:55PM, 5 mins before closing. That says a lot about their character and work ethic! Run don't walk! read more
4 days ago
In your face Hawaii vibes. Walking in it instantly reminded me of the poke places in Kauai and Oahu. If you are thinking tiki torches or other kitchy styling you are wrong. Its more like you are walking into a deli but the special is poke. Subtle. Straightforward. But good food. The fish was super fresh and the regular types were present along with their own proprietary blends. Expect prices to be close to market price such as $20 large poke bowls but it so good. The poke nachos were great. The salmon and protion was perfect at $14. The fried wonton chips were perfect that added the right flavor amd crunch. Big cuts of spicy salmon in the nachos ensured poke in every bite. The staff were friendly and answered questions. We definitely would come back for the nachos because where we live cant compare. read more
4 months ago
This place is located in downtown SJ Japantown so the parking can be a bit hard to find sometimes but if you go during the day on a weekday, it should be fine! Parking is meter only though so make sure you pay for your parking. The poke nachos here have been going viral and it definitely lives up to the hype. The fish was very fresh (I got the spicy salmon). I also really appreciated how crunchy the won ton chips were (it was giving ASMR). My thing that got me was the price point. This cost me ~$16 total with tax and tip. Other than that, service was pretty friendly and quick. There are no seats inside the place, so you can eat outside or in your car. I will definitely be back if I'm in the area to try the tako poke since that did catch my eye when I was deciding on what to get but instead ultimately went for the spicy salmon. read more
This isn't my first time trying this place, but after a few visits I feel like I finally have a more well-rounded opinion of it. The biggest thing for me is the pricing. Bowls are pretty expensive for what you get. Around $17 for 1 poke + 1 side, or over $20 for 2 pokes + 2 sides. At that point, it almost feels like you might as well spend the extra few dollars for the larger option. Service is straightforward: you order, they scoop, you pay. The staff is friendly enough, but it's definitely more of a quick grab-and-go setup. There's no indoor seating, so plan on taking your food elsewhere. Also, make sure to ask for utensils because they don't automatically include them. One thing I do appreciate is that they offer more unique poke options, including scallops, which can be hard to find at other poke spots. That said, the flavors overall felt a bit underwhelming and didn't really stand out the way I expected. Sides: * Lomi Lomi Salmon (+ extra charge) - Honestly disappointing. It tasted mostly like chopped tomatoes with barely any salmon present. It reminded me more of pico de gallo without lime. I wouldn't recommend paying extra for this. * Crab Salad (+ extra charge) - Pretty standard and hard to mess up, though definitely mayo-heavy. Poke: * Spicy Salmon - Not actually spicy, but the flavor profile is a little different from the usual spicy salmon you get elsewhere. Less mayo-heavy, which I appreciated, and the salmon itself was buttery. * Tako - As someone who loves tako poke, this one felt bland and underseasoned. There's a slight heat to it, but overall it lacked flavor. Overall, I can see the appeal for people looking for different poke options, but considering the price point and flavor, it probably wouldn't be one of my regular poke spots. read more
I keep wanting to give them another chance, but the quality continues to go downhill. Do they sample what they're serving? The Masago Wasabi Ahi Poke flavor appears to be back, but the black rice was hard and clumpy -- like not enough water added when being cooked. Perhaps going between 5-6 pm is the problem. Nothing seems fresh if one goes too close to closing time (6 pm.) If I have to leave the house in the morning to get good poke, I'll just get in line at Santo Market! read more
2 months ago
I've been coming here over the years whenever my friends wanted to revisit this place but to be honest, I still don't see the quality in this place. The most recent time I went, the service was mediocre and the lady was being condescending and rushing us for no reason. The fish here also does not taste super fresh, I don't know if it's just me but it always leave a sort of foul taste in my mouth. I just don't think the fish quality is here is super high or super fresh. Although I do see the appeal in getting a bowl of poke and sitting outside on one of the benches in Japantown to take a minute and eat, maybe not with this poke. Needless to say, I don't think I'll be coming back here anytime soon. read more
Finally got to stop by and pick up two poke lover bowls! They can get pretty busy! The fish looks very fresh and yummy! I got the kalbi ahi & shoyu salmon 10/10! I loved the kalbi ahi and the garlic mayo scallops. My husband tried the spicy salmon & spicy shoyu ahi. I definitely will come back to try the poke nachos and their butter mochi. I also got their POG & Lychee Lilikoi Boba. read more
The quality is top-notch here! You definitely get what you pay for, which I really appreciated. I got poke and hot item which was the pork. They gave me a lot of the pork which took up most of my bowl. I would've appreciated a better portion between the fish and the pork. The poke was fresh and similar to the kind you get in Hawaii For the price point, they really pack your bowl along with side items. The folks here are nice and definitely doing a great job. read more
17 days ago
A little taste of Hawaii!!! The poke was fresh, delicious, and delicate. The star of the menu was the nachos. A must try when you stop by. read more
5 months ago
OMG DELICIOUS! I kept seeing Aloha Fresh all over TikTok with their delectable pokenachos among other things and I finally got the opportunity to stop by. I really like how the Japan town area is a very clean with lots of parking in front of Aloha Fresh. The service here is very fast and efficient. As I stood in line the wait went by super fast. Lucky me! Because I've seen videos of the long lines days they sometimes have. lol. I checked out the menu briefly, but I already knew I was gonna get the pokey nachos because I have been SOO INSPIRED by TikTok. Can I just say? WOW I love these pokenachos. I decided to order the pokenachos with spicy salmon and the addition of the imitation crab. It was SO DELICIOUS, filling, and had a lovely swirl of flavors that complemented everything (especially the chips perfectly.) I really love how you can tell the salmon is super fresh as well as all of the ingredients. It was delightful. :) I honestly wasn't the biggest fan of the crab, but I am definitely looking to try something different next time. I did really enjoy my experience here because the food is clearly outstanding. I will say I was a little sad that my order didn't come with utensils or napkins inside the bag (nor did the worker tell me I need to get them myself.) As a first time customer it would've been nice to be told I have to get the utensils myself before I leave because I was in a rush + starving and had no tools to eat with other than my hands while I was driving *cries* but still worth it! lol. I definitely do see how this business can be one that focuses on sustainability so maybe I am supposed to ask for those? I also do think the staff is very proficient yet it would be nice to be greeted more cheerfully/authentically and/or helped with a smile or more enthusiastic workers. Overall still a great experience! I will remember to grab my own utensils next time. :) ********* NEWBIES PRO TIP******* If you're going to Aloha Fresh for the first time, you will need to grab your utensils + napkins before you leave. They are located in the small corner next to the door. :) Don't make the same mistake I did. lol. read more
Aloha Fresh is my favorite poke in the Bay, and honestly just as good as the ones I've had in Hawaii. I always get the spicy salmon, but the shoyu tuna is also really good. I love that they have a bunch of different flavors, and everything tastes super fresh every time. There's usually a line out the door, and they do close pretty early, so I try to go earlier in the day. It's definitely more of a takeout spot, but if you walk across the street corned, there's a bunch of seating by a little playground, which makes a really nice place to eat. read more
I'm not sure what happened the last few times I've been here but the food has went downhill. I ordered the garlic mayo scallops and spicy ahi. The scallops were super salty, way too much mayo and salt and the ahi did not taste fresh. I made a big mistake ordering 2 scoops and it really disappoint! It's crazy I've been coming here and it used to be so good and fresh. I feel like the food went downhill tbh. I am so sad that I have to find a new poke spot. Also, I got the black rice and it was super dry, I'm not sure why everything I had and regularly order tastes so different. This is the first time I couldn't finish and had to keep looking at my food like why is it so salty and it didn't tastes as fresh. Did they get a new chef because...it def seems like it. read more
8 months ago
After reading so many reviews about their poke nachos, we had to try them for ourselves -- and they did not disappoint! The location is right on the strip of all the Japantown stores, which makes it a fun stop while walking around. We were able to find street parking pretty easily, but we went during a non-busy time, so that probably helped. The restaurant itself is quaint and small -- definitely more of a grab-and-go spot. There's no indoor seating, so it's takeout only. We did see someone enjoying their food on one of the benches outside, which works if the weather is nice. We ordered the poke nachos and the Poke Lover Bowl. For the bowl, we got spicy ahi and shoyu ahi -- both were SO good and super fresh. We added crab salad on the side (just $0.50 extra, which isn't always standard at other poke spots), and also got the ocean salad (seaweed salad) as our other side. The nachos may look small at first, but they're packed with flavor. The sauces really bring everything together. Every bite was delicious. Definitely coming back. So good! read more
I've heard great things about Aloha Fresh poke in Japantown SJ and had to rush over after work to try it out. Arrived on a Thursday at 5:15pm half expecting everything to be almost out because they close shop at 6pm. I was mostly correct as many of the poke flavors were down to their last scoop and the butter mochi just sold out when I arrived. However, to my surprise, the workers told me that they could make a new batch of whatever poke I wanted! So I gladly asked for more sweet soy salmon and stepped aside to wait. And in the meantime, they restocked a full tray of butter mochi! The servers were extremely kind, patient, and accommodating, and it really made the whole experience worthwhile! Poke Lover: 2 scoops of poke, 2 sides. I got spicy shoyu ahi and sweet soy salmon with seaweed salad and crab salad; everything was fresh and tasty! And the portion sizes look deceiving, the poke lover was quite generous. Small Kine: 1 scoop poke, 2 sides. Ordered the same soy salmon with lomilomi and crab salad. Butter Mochi: This was my first time trying it after hearing it sells out, and honestly I really liked it! The crust on the outside is my favorite part, and it's not too sweet with a great texture. read more
Poke bowl, poke nachos, and spam musubi- was really good and fresh. Came in on a Saturday afternoon and there was a line out the door, but went quick tho. Poke nachos are made from wonton chips so it's light and fluffy. Also their butter mochi is a must too! There's no indoor seatings. Will come again! read more
7 months ago
This place reminded us of the poke places in Hawaii! But slightly disappointing. Thought this place was just ok, not as good as the og poke place nearby. We only came here because the other place is closed on Sundays and Monday. So it's a decent alternative option. And I was craving poke really bad. XD This place has lots of options though, which is nice. Got the spicy salmon and shoyu ahi. Spicy salmon was decent, lacking in flavor and spice though. Shoyu ahi was very plain and lacking flavor too. I also think the fish from the shoyu ahi was not as fresh because it tasted slightly off and I had a bit of a stomach pain a few hours later, then the runs. We also got miso salmon which was ok, not really to my liking. Overall, this place has potential! Just need to improve the flavors. More flavor to the poke please! I'll definitely come back though, to try the other flavors. :9 No tables or seatings but there's a bench outside. Service was fast and quick. read more
Small poke restaurant with various fish selections and poke nachos. Came just for their poke nachos as not many places offer that option but unfortunately I was a little disappointed. The fish was good but the wonton chips were very thin and any parts of it that touched the sauce directly turned soggy immediately. Next time, I'll try their poke bowls instead of nachos. Service was fine and the store is small with no indoor seating. read more
A long line can go either way... a good or bad sign. This time it was a good sign. This small spot packs flavor into the food! The line takes a little time to get through but once your there a selection of fresh poke is available. No seating inside, simply order and go. There is a nearby small park that I walked to that has tables and shade. Food looks amazing and tastes even better. Service is standard , folks are trying to move the line so nothing special. I got the nachos which have crunchy wontons layered with yummy poke, imitation crab and other goodies. This was my second time getting it and they are consistently delicious. This was my first time getting the garlic chicken which I was slightly underwhelmed. I didn't taste the garlic really, it was lukewarm but was crunchy. Maybe I need to try again and it will be better? Overall this is a solid option for poke and I love the nacho version!!! Will def be back as it's conveniently located and has lots of availability for parking. read more
We visited Aloha Fresh in San Jose Japantown after seeing all the hype on TikTok, and when we arrived there was already a long line out the door--about 20 people ahead of us. From start to finish, it took roughly 30 minutes to order and get our food, partly because they ran out of spicy salmon, which slowed things down even more. We tried the spicy salmon, spicy ahi tuna, scallop, the popular "um nachos" (poke served over wonton chips--the main reason we came), butter mochi, and Korean fried chicken. Overall, most of the food was pretty tasty and the pricing felt fair. However, the scallop was a miss. It had a strong seafood, "sea" taste that didn't feel fresh and left an uncomfortable aftertaste. Because of that, we ended up throwing it away. The Korean fried chicken was also disappointing. It came out immediately and wasn't hot--or even warm--which made it clear it wasn't freshly cooked. As for the um nachos, they were good, but not groundbreaking. I've had similar poke-and-wonton-chip combinations before, whether in taco form or plated differently. This felt more like a trendy fusion take than something truly new or standout. I wouldn't say it's better than other poke places--it just happens to be having a viral moment. The space itself is very casual. There's no indoor seating, so everyone eats outside on benches and tables. Parking in the area is tricky, mostly paid street parking unless you find a nearby neighborhood spot. On the positive side, the staff was friendly and service was polite--it was just really slow due to how crowded it was. Overall, it was fun to try a new place, and the food was solid in parts, but not something I'd wait in a long line for again. read more
Food: Poke Lover (Kukui Nut Salmon, Spicy Shoyu Ahi, Mac Salad, Ocean Salad), Butter Mochi Price: $20.50 (Poke Lover), 3 for $7 Overall: If someone asks for the best authentic hawaiian poke in San Jose, aloha fresh is the correct answer. I been going to this place since I was in high school and I just love Hawaiian poke. It is located in Japantown and there is metered/limited parking. I came around 12pm to get lunch. I love all the flavors here but my favorite flavors are the hokey poke ahi, spicy shoyu ahi, and kukui nut salmon. The Spicy Salmon and Ahi are also very good! For the sides, I love getting the mac salad, lomi lomi, and ocean salad. If I am not hungry, I would recommend getting the same kine or poke nachos! I am forever a Aloha Fresh advocate!! read more
I dream about you ;_; I've been super hyperfixated on poke recently and I went to eat their bowl two days in a row. Based on what I've tried, my favorite fish options are the wasabi masago ahi and the kukui nut ahi!! Then for sides I loveeeee their Mac salad so much (-": tastes PERFECT after I sprinkle some of their packaged sriracha on top. Drooling just thinking about it. The guava mochi was also very amazing!! read more
3.5 stars overall. I've been wanting to try aloha fresh for a while now, and I finally got the chance to try it out. I got the poke lover bowl with the kalbi tuna and the spicy salmon. And for the sides I got mac salad and seaweed salad. The fish tasted pretty fresh but I just felt like it was really salty and the portions were small for the price. My friend got the poke lover as well with ahi tuna and spicy salmon and he got the crab salad, and the seaweed salad. He said he tasted way too much mayo in the crab salad. read more
My favorite poke spot! Ive tried almost all their poke and theyre all ono. Personal favorites on my poke bowl are the Kukui Nut & Kalbi. Recommend getting a Spicy Mayo on top of the wonton chips! Usually come here on the weekends and the wait hasnt been too long even when the Poke Nacho blew up on tiktok. Sometimes line looks long from outside but it moves quick. Spot is small and has no tables but lovely parks to eat at close by. read more
4 months ago
The poke that they have is delicious, they have solid selections both including hot and cold foods. If you want some variety, I would recommend this place especially when craving Hawaiian food. The spicy salmon is solid and would get again. I also got the scallops and was creamy. The price is definitely worth the quality of the food. The service was a little slow as they were many customers but got my food at a timely manner. When in the shop, the heat still seeped in, there is no sitting area and takeout only. The deliciousness makes up for it. read more
My bestie recommended this place! Order Breakdown: #1 Poke Lover: 2 Poke + 2 Sides (4/5) - Half sushi/salad - Spicy salmon poke & Spicy Shoyu Ahi - Seaweed salad & Imitation Crab Visually? She's thick. Like generous scoops, no skimpy energy. I would get the spicy salmon 100x again. The poke was fresh and marinated well. I like that the ahi was spicy/with a kick. #2 Poke Lover: 2 Poke + 2 Sides (4/5 bf rating) - Half sushi/salad - Korean Style Shrimp & Spicy Salmon - Mac Salad & Imitation Crab Bf "everything was amazing. only downside is that there was an abundance of toppings that were used to at other poke spots. I wish the crab came with it as well instead of being counted as a side" Sides went crazy: * Crab salad: creamy, slightly sweet. * Mac salad: YUM! classic. * Seaweed salad: average. Musubi 3/5 bf "decent. Spam was a bit thin and it had double rice on top and on the bottom of the spam. Ratio is off. Flavor and sauce is great though!" Around $17-24.50 depending on your build. Not cheap, but portions are generous. You will not leave hungry. Service: 5/5 Fast, assembly-line style. No frills, just scoop and go. It's not complicated poke. It's "I want something filling, fresh, and customizable without thinking too hard." read more
BUSSSSSS. I LOVE this place. The poke is super fresh. Parking can get a little difficult as it is down in Japantown, but it's WORTH IT. The service is super fast and it's a small little store. The poke nachos are 10/10 worth the hype. I would get again. read more
Came right before the lunch rush and i'm glad i did because the line was out the door immediately! I got the infamous poke nachos that's been all the rave on social media and it did not disappoint! The poke was fresh and they added just enough sauce. I will say though, the poke to wonton chip ratio was a bit on a smaller side, I wish they could add a little bit more consider the price point. Bonus point because I accidentally dropped mine right outside the store and they were able to give me a new one without charging me again! read more
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Is the poke nachos still available? I don't see it on DoorDash anymore 😭
Yes, for some reason they removed it from doordash but if you go in person it is still there. I think since it went viral and it is a small store they did not like the extra traffic.
Does Aloha Fresh offer poke only per lbs?
By the pound ($23-$26/lb) or set bowls that are not by weight. You can get a partial pound too; don't have to buy whole pound of it.
Do they still serve Hawaiian honey cones?
Sorry, not at this moment! That was a special pop-up.
Is all the poke made with soy sauce? Is there any gluten free options?
There are multiple poke options that do not contain soy sauce such as: Hawaiian ahi…
How busy is the place and has the quality or freshness gone down since quarantine?
The place is still busy and fresh! I've gone a few times on weekends and there's always a line. You can order ahead online and pick up.
Are there any vegetarian plant-based "hot food items" like tofu available?
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