Grindz - Aloha infused Poke

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Poke bowl with salmon, tuna, scallops, spicy mayo and garlic ponzu

Gary S.

It's been a while since I've had poke. Decided to give this spot a try. They had all the fixings and sauces for you to choose from. All the seafood was super fresh. Sauces were amazing. They even had spam musubi. Staff was very friendly and fast putting together the poke bowls. Will definitely come back

An M.

I wish this wasn't my first time trying Grindz, but it was and I am deeply disappointed. I opened my medium size bowl and immediately noticed a bug jumping around the center of my bowl.

David L.

Loved this place, been coming here since opening 4 years ago under a different name. Now I'm not quite sure. Today was especially bad. Horrible customer service, all new people that didn't know what they were doing. Portion sizes also shrunk significantly. Rewards system is a scam also. Several times when I was close to a freebie my points disappear. Happened this time also when I knew I was close to a large one it said I have no points available. When I asked for two scoop of albacore, the container barely had any and the guy had scraped it up claiming it was two scoops when you can tell it can only fit as one scoop. Furthermore, asked if they had any avocado left, they didn't even check they just said no. Lastly the pineapple dole whip float. The guy hesitated when we asked if we can have one, and this is what comes out of it. A float is supposed to be in a cup, we got served this in a bowl. Went in again and asked if this was right since we can't even drink out of it. The guy remakes it in another bowl! And just hands us the pineapple juice to do it ourselves with no lid or utensils.

Janelle N.

This poke bowl SATISFIED my cravings! I ordered a white/brown rice bowl with salmon, tuna, and scallops mixed with their house and unagi sauce. Although the scoops of protein and toppings felt plentiful and delicious, I felt like the server was being very frugal with their rice, especially for a large bowl. I ended up finishing the rice with lots of toppings left but I can't complain about leftovers :) This Poke spot is nestled in the Vons shopping center in Monrovia (Grindz offers $4 coupons for purchases at least $16 on Vons receipts). After using the coupon, my total came out to $14ish which is a reasonable for 5 scoops of protein.

Jackie C.

We just moved to Monrovia not too long ago. Compared to all the poke places we have had over the course of a couple year. This place definitely smacks. Service: - they were patient with us. It takes us some time to decide what protein, what add on, and sauces we want. - they had new employees and they were all generally nice and awesome. Good job to their management team on their staff. Fish choices: - They didn't have a lot of fish options, but they do deliver on the quality of their salmon and tuna. Overall, we have came back multiple times over the course of 2 weeks as we are trying to have a healthier lifestyle. Great fish! Great Poke! Recommend all residences in Monrovia fo try this place out.

Ashlyn R.

This is my go-to spot for poke in Monrovia! The fish is always fresh and staff are super generous with the toppings/sauces. I highly recommend ordering a medium bowl- it's pretty filling. The house sauce, crunchy garlic sauce, and eel sauces are my favorite for bowls! The prices are a bit high here, but definitely worth it if you're craving a quick and fresh poke place!

HUGE Large Bowl - 5 Scoops FOR LESS THAN $20

Nova N.

Large bowl (5 scoops) was less than $20!!! It is huge ok and I eat a lot! The dude that works Friday afternoon asked me a lot of questions to make sure I got the bowl of my dreams! 10 out of 10 recommend

Minh N.

First time trying Grindz and it did not disappoint! I got the medium bowl (3 scoops of protein) and it was huge--easily two full meals for me. I loved that they didn't charge extra for all the toppings I asked for. Everything tasted fresh and well-balanced. Tons of texture too from the crispy toppings, such as seaweed salad, cucumbers, edamame, and pickled ginger. Workers were also super friendly even though I felt like I asked for everything haha. If you're in the area and craving poke, this place is a solid pick.

Donna C.

We got a chance to speak with the staff and we're told Grindz has been open for 7 years now. It's in the same plaza as the Vons, Mooyah and TK Cafe. I was craving poke and stumbled across this poke location. When you walk inside, the interior is very simple and clean. We were immediately greeted by staff who asked if this was our first time. He gave us a quick intro on what was available and how to order. You pick your choice & amount/type of protein. The cost varies and for extra protein, it's $2 more. There's a good variety of toppings and sauces. Everything tasted fresh and the crunchy onion gave it a nice texture. They were very good sized portions and I left in a food coma. Food ordered: one bowl with ahi tuna, albacore and shrimp + another bowl with albacore, salmon and tako. Our toppings varied, but the seaweed is always good with poke or rice. The fish tasted fresh and not too chewy. Drink: green tea with lychee (it's the Hawaiian Sun brand)

Irene B.

Food is always fresh and tasty! This place never disappoints and the portions in my opinion are huge compared to other franchises in the neighborhood. My kids love it and they have dole whip! If you can't make it to Disneyland, come here for your dole whip fix

Jasmin A.

This place has amazing poke! The portions are great and everything tasted so fresh. The three protein I picked: spicy tuna, salmon, and shrimp. I love that you can also add the crab meat!

Roberta L.

Came here for lunch after a hike. The food was decently priced and the size was pretty big too! We got the dole whip float which was dole whip plus pineapple juice! It was so good! I would come back just for that! Also the staff were very nice!

Small Poke This poke was 14 bucks, no fish at all

Geomar R.

Tasted good tho, very small and not worth 14 bucks more rice than anything. Nice clean place but they should add more fish and portions of other sides should be more

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Tracey B.

8 years ago

Perfection! A culinary delight, fresh, savory and the customer service is bar none. Visit often, smile, repeat

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Priscilla P.

7 years ago

First time there, I did like that they have cream cheese, but no avocado or sesame oil. I did get a different taste with the house sauce. Overall it was alright. read more

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Roy M.

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10 years ago

got to try all their pre-marinated mixes and had such a hard time deciding because they were all so damn good. whether you're in the area or not, this is definitely a must try...next time I'm trying one of their poke burritos! read more

Grindz - Aloha infused Poke - best poke bowl I've had...well worth the drive from OC - Poke Near Me - Monrovia, California

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Edwin I.

8 years ago

Delicious poke bowls! Oke Poke has lots of toppings to choose from and each one is fresh and tastes great. At $9 for a small bowl, the price may seem high but they pack in a ton of food in each bowl. I'm a big guy and couldn't finish the bowl on my own. I wish there was a smaller, cheaper bowl for typical appetites. read more

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Kathleen T.

9 years ago

Our favorite Poke place is in Pasadena, but I don't always feel like driving there. In the last 6 months we've had 3 Poke restaurants open right here in Monrovia! We have tried all 3 multiple times and Oke Poke is the place for us!! The fish is fresh and delicious, the toppings are numerous and each time we go back, we try new combos of the sauces. We're both pretty light eaters and have found the 5-scoop bowl is ample dinner for the two of us. The people who work there are always friendly, and mostly knowledgable. The restaurant is immaculate (pretty important in a Poke spot) and we love their frequent Poke program. Definitely a keeper. read more

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Anne C.

6 years ago

Make sure you read all the reviews before you try this place out. I agree the portions for fish are a good size, but the fish quality is not good. The salmon I had did not taste or look fresh, so I didn't even bother to eat the rest of the bowl. They also ran out of crunchy garlic and onions, so there were less toppings to enjoy. While the server was friendly, I noticed that the receptacles where she grabbed the food were kind of messy. Like pieces of salmon or cucumber on the side. I did not come at a busy time, so I'd think if there was some downtime you could use it clean up, especially with Covid. I also noticed she didn't use the scoopers, but instead her gloved hand, but I thought that was what the scoopers were for? read more

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Jennie G.

8 years ago

Very yummy! Got a free green tea with check in. The music they played was great as well. Usually the seaweed salad has a fishy taste to it, but nope not at this place :-) read more

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9 years ago

Had a quick stop in this area and this place seemed the healthiest choice. It had good reviews from Yelp as well. I wasn't excepting too much out of a place like this but it was surprisingly good and good value for the bowls. I choose the Make Your Own with three fish choices. It was salmon, albacore and octopus. I asked for the sauce an the side and I personally didn't even use the sauce. The bowl as delicious as it was! I liked that the brown rice was cooked well. Most places don't cook their brown rice throughly. The fish were fresh and I liked that they had crunchy garlic as a free toping! I'll be stopping here more often! read more

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Karla M.

8 years ago

Very generous portions and lots of great options. The fish is always fresh. And they have Hawaiian shaved ice.

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Natalie Y.

10 years ago

I tried Oke Poke for the first time the other day and I can honestly say I'll be a regular. For the value and price, it is totally worth going back. I've been to a bunch of other poke bowl places and can say without a doubt this is one of the best. The food was delicious and the super fresh. I got the crunchy garlic poke bowl and a side of miso soup...so so good. If you are in the area and looking for a quick bite, I highly recommend this place -- you won't be disappointed. read more

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Kaetlin P.

7 years ago

I look forward to this place EVERYTIME I'm in town. This place is awesome! Fresh ingredients always and VERY generous portions. They also have pineapple dole whip which is a must have dessert (if you have room left in your belly ) No other poke place in California has matched how I feel about this place! read more

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Paulina B.

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8 years ago

I wanted to love this place.. the customer service was top notch and the options were endless. Most of the fish looked fresh but some definitely fresher than others so I opted for the salmon. I got a bowl with all the fix ins and it was sooo good. But then, in the middle of the night, I woke up with food poisoning Maybe it's my sensitive stomach (granted I do eat sushi regularly and am always fine) but just a fair warning for others debating if they should give it a go read more

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D. P.

7 years ago

I love Oke poke! All the locations are wonderful, and since I travel, I've been to Brea, Chino Hills, Claremont and Monrovia. Everything is fresh, all of the staff are friendly, and checking in on yelp gets you a dollar off or free miso soup! I gladly do it because the food is my absolute favorite! read more

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James T.

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8 years ago

Love this place. Delicious! I've been a sushi fan for awhile and this place is a great way to enjoy the same great tastes for much cheaper. Will definitely return. read more

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Robert N.

9 years ago

Went here not having the awesome experience of poke burritos. Prolly the best thing in this plaza hands down. I enjoy my burritos with a little kick and the kind staff was able to make that dream happen. It was ten bucks but I'm stuffed and happy. I'll be coming back soon. read more

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Max P.

9 years ago

I work in Monrovia and I eat here at least twice a week! Love the Miso sauce! All the employees are beyond friendly and energetic! Food is fresh, delicious and straight up amazing!!! read more

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Thomas L.

8 years ago

The last 2 times i went here i have gotten some real small portions. Sad because this is the closest poke bowl to my house. It tastes great but why pay $10 for a half full bowl? Waba Grill 2 doors down gives way more for $2 less. read more

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Natasha H.

10 years ago

I live in Monrovia ,and a couple of Poke restaurants have opened up here ,but Oke Poke is by far the best if I had to choose between the two.I met the owner she was very sweet.Since it was my first time eating there her employees guided me through by giving me samples of all the fish with the sauces.Delicious ,it was so good that I went back and had another one.Go try this place everything was fresh and tasted amazing you won't be disappointed. read more

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Kb k.

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8 years ago

it's fresh and tasty, and the employees are sweet and the price is good, but... DO NOT ORDER ONLINE we've ordered online 5 times and two of those (so 40% of the time) the food HAS NOT BEEN MADE the first time it happened, my sweet husband waited while they rushed to put together the order and didn't notice that they completely mixed up the orders... as in some of his in mine, some of mine in his... and i can't eat shellfish! so yeah, having shellfish in my bowl was NOT fun. besides, how can you mess up so badly when you're only making two bowls? because we knew they'd be late, this time we scheduled it for BEFORE we showed up. in fact, we don't need it til 730 so we ordered it for 7, a full 30 minutes early, knowing they would be late. when we arrived at 730... it still hadn't been made!!! there are LOTS of poke places popping up around. based on oke's lack of preparedness, this one is pretty average overall. read more

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Casey H.

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8 years ago

Great fish always fresh when I go, the AC kicks, clean and quick. Best Poke in town love this place

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Lara V.

6 years ago

We were hoping to find a good poke place near us and ordered via Grubhub. Had a problem with delivery, but that doesn't even come close to the biggest issue we had with our order. They got just about everything wrong. A bowl instead of a burrito, spicy sauce that wasn't requested (and made it inedible for my son) wrong sauces on the other bowls, and the items we requested on the side were not included. The fish was just so-so, rice was mushy. To say we're disappointed by the experience is an understatement. Really a bummer to give a new place a shot and be so let down. read more

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Kelsey O.

6 years ago

Good portions and really nice staff. The guy who helped out told us to sign up for the rewards program. I will definitely be back!

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Dominique B.

6 years ago

This place is SO DELICIOUS!! I love the flavors, the fish is fresh, and the best part is their generous portions!

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Richard L.

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9 years ago

Wonderful fish. So healthy So tasty. Nice people. Hole in the Wall, bit oh so good!Lots of choices of sushi.

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This place ok. I haven't been back and don't plan to. The employees weren't that friendly and they didn't honor their happy hour special because it was a weekend. Even though it didn't explicitly state anywhere that it excluded weekends. Smallish portions and no flavor. There are better poke places than this. It was quite dead when I ate here too. read more

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Khai T.

9 years ago

Pleasantly surprised! Nice size portions and fresh. The dole whip initially got our attention. That was the highlight of our meal. read more

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Scott S.

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10 years ago

First I want to say that this place is the REAL DEAL folks. I've tried all the poke spots in the area and hands down Oke Poke blows everyone else away. As I walked in I was greeted and offered free samples from the friendly staff. They made me feel like I'd been coming here for years! Now the cool thing is you can create your own bowl or burrito (yes you heard me right, SUSHI BURRITO) or they have a set menu with the fish being tossed in different sauces. I got the Firecracker burrito with 5 scoops and chose all the toppings I wanted (avocado included at no extra charge!) All I can say is once it hit the lips....Poke Heaven! Safe to say I'll be telling my family and friends and in the words of the terminator "I'll be BACK!!" read more

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Annie V.

9 years ago

Was craving some poke after my workout and found this place in Yelp. Options were pretty awesome and was treated well. Price was great compared to the other poke places around the area. And to top it off i was told it was happy hour so i got free dole whip togo. Def be back! read more

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Shady G.

9 years ago

This is one of the best poke places I've been to. The staff is genuinely friendly and the quality of fish is superb. They also have some of the best sauces I've tried. The manager there gave me a taste of their new spicy sauce... Amazing!! Definitely my new favorite poke place. read more

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Jazmin S.

8 years ago

Service and quality is always great! My go to place on my lunch breaks. Tried the bowls and the burrito and they are always terrific.

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Erick O.

9 years ago

Still new to the poke bowl concept but this place was delicious. Will definitely be coming back.

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Ricardo C.

8 years ago

This is probably my favorite poke place, the food is always really fresh and the best part the protein scoops are really big, they don't charge you extra for avocado or edamame like most places do. read more

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Manny R.

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8 years ago

This is the best poke place I have ever been too with an outstanding customer service and fresh quality fish

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Ramiro C.

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9 years ago

Hands down best poke spot I have been to fresh, ample serving amount, friendly staff members, the fish selection is great not many places have yellowtail available but they do so to me that's a win the sauces are great flavor fire cracker and crunchy garlic my choices you will not be disappointed also the dessert choices who can go wrong with a dole whip ....highly recommend this place and I will be returning read more

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Rosie M.

9 years ago

Ok, so i gave this place a second try to make sure my first experience was not just a fluke and NO, they ARE SOOOO STINGY ON THE PORTIONS. I payed $11.00 and it was NOT worth it. They really need to adjust the prices or be fair with the portions. Also, the Albacore did not taste fresh, i actually picked it out of my bowl. Sorry, i tried and NOT a fan! read more

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Kathy P.

8 years ago

I went this place 3 times food is not bad ! One thing floor is dirty every time I went to. Specially they put black rug near to beverage machine. I feel this place dosnt care by owner read more

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Paolo V.

8 years ago

The poke here is great. I've been here 3 times in 2 weeks. That's a lot considering the options in the area.

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Alice C.

10 years ago

This place is pretty good, the staff is pretty nice. I like the fact that they don't charge extra for avocado and I like the cucumber water. I wish they had a sauce that didn't contain sugar though. I would definitely come back again! read more

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5 scoops of fish for $12! Free avocado (and other delicious toppings)! Great sauce selection and friendly staff. The fish and other ingredients are very fresh. Especially liked the spicy crab salad and habanero masago. Overall no complaints and in an area with accessible parking. Just wish I lived a little closer... read more

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mariah l.

6 years ago

i went in a couple days ago & i got the worst food poisoning from this place ! i should of new better to continue eating it when i had my first bite & the fish was very warm. the taste overall wasn't that good. i was very disappointing because the reviews were saying it was good but unfortunately i had a terrible experience. read more

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176 W Foothill Blvd D4
Ste D4
Monrovia, CA 91016
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Hours

What time does Grindz - Aloha infused Poke open?

Grindz - Aloha infused Poke opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Grindz - Aloha infused Poke close?

Grindz - Aloha infused Poke closes at 8:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Grindz - Aloha infused Poke take Bitcoin?

No, Grindz - Aloha infused Poke does not take Bitcoin.

Does Grindz - Aloha infused Poke take credit cards?

Yes, Grindz - Aloha infused Poke takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Grindz - Aloha infused Poke have catering options?

Yes, Grindz - Aloha infused Poke does have catering options.

Does Grindz - Aloha infused Poke have a drive thru?

No, Grindz - Aloha infused Poke does not have a drive thru.

Does Grindz - Aloha infused Poke have a happy hour?

No, Grindz - Aloha infused Poke does not have a happy hour.

Does Grindz - Aloha infused Poke serve alcohol?

No, Grindz - Aloha infused Poke does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Grindz - Aloha infused Poke allow dogs?

No, Grindz - Aloha infused Poke does not allow dogs.

Does Grindz - Aloha infused Poke have TVs?

No, Grindz - Aloha infused Poke does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Grindz - Aloha infused Poke have bike parking?

Yes, Grindz - Aloha infused Poke has bike parking.

Does Grindz - Aloha infused Poke have outdoor seating?

No, Grindz - Aloha infused Poke does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Grindz - Aloha infused Poke have parking?

Yes, Grindz - Aloha infused Poke has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Is Grindz - Aloha infused Poke wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Grindz - Aloha infused Poke is wheelchair accessible.

Does Grindz - Aloha infused Poke have free WiFi?

No, Grindz - Aloha infused Poke does not have free WiFi.

From the Business

Specialties

WHAT IS POKE? Poke is a classic Hawaiian dish comprised of sliced, raw fish into cubes and various mix-ins. Poke is the Hawaiian verb for 'section' or to 'slice or cut.' It is a staple dish. Our 'Grindz’ version of Poke shares similar characteristics, but with more of a variety. Our poke bowls are customizable, fresh & a must try!

History

Established in 2017.

Our timeline started in 2017 as Oke Poke. We chose Monrovia as we love the local community. We mainly hire students local to the area, being able to give back to the next generation. We are family ran business with multiple locations. Notably, we had a concession stand inside Angels Stadium in Anaheim. 2023, our niece decided she wanted to franchise the business and expand in Northern California. That is when we decide to rebrand as Grindz. We wish them luck up north while we continue what we do down south. -mahalo

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Located inside H Mart food court! Parking is convenient, but it can get busy since it's shared with…read morethe market. Generous portions for the price! I ordered takeout, and the katsu was still hot and crispy by the time I got home. The udon soup paired nicely with the katsu, helping balance out the fried goodness, while the curry had a little kick. Would definitely come back for more! Service was quick and friendly. We browsed H Mart while waiting for our order which was a nice plus.

So far not a good experience, The cashier said 15 minutes,…read moreits been half an hour. I ordered togo. I did check with them and asked if my order was ready they said "almost almost" There are even some people who ordered after me got their order too. My first impression for their service isn't good, for now it's 3 stars. I'll try it again in the near future. My food order was good, I'll just blame it on being very hangry.

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Top Restaurant

4.5(953 reviews)

6.3 mi

•$$

Delicious Indonesian/Hawaiian mix restaurant that was delicious. This place is to go only, as they…read moreonly have like 4 seats and no tables. Be prepared to call ahead to order or wait at least 15 minutes, as everything is made fresh to order. We got these items to try. Indonesian Fried Chicken - BOMBBB, probably the crispiest Indo fried chicken we've had before. Seasoning was good and the flavors were on point. We got the 6-piece without the rice and enjoyed the sauce it came with. (4.5/5) Mixed Plate - Definitely better than many other Hawaiian spots. Not sure if this place specializes in Hawaiian food since the owner/worker was Indonesian, but this was bomb. Tender meat and heavily seasoned. Went well with the rice. (4.5/5) Overall, a super bomb spot to try out if you're in Pasadena. Would totally go back, and I found out they have another Top2 location in West Covina, so I'll have to visit that one as well sometime. Parking - Lot in front.

Accidentally went there. I was looking for a car part at the O'Reilly auto parts that anchors this…read morestrip mall and decided to walk over to see the restaurant. While I was staring at the menu deciding whether I wanted to get anything, several people came and went with their orders and everyone told me to get the fried chicken. So, I went inside and got the fried chicken with macaroni salad. A few mintues later, I added a katsu musubi to the order. This is not fast-food. The wait is real. About 12 minutes. I then had probably about 10 minutes of driving before I sat down to eat. The fried chicken is delicious and has a great crispy/crunchy skin. There is a faint sweetness that coats the chicken. The meat was not super plump like some national-chain places (I think those places brine-injected the chicken). Depending on your preference, this might feel too dry to you. Their dipping sauce for the chicken is very tasty. If they just sold that in bottles, I'd come just to buy that for use at home! Speaking of preferences, the macaroni salad is also well made, but it's simple and might be disappointing if you're expecting some kind of flavor kick. I liked it very much, because it is in the style of the basic macaroni salad -- someone described it as going home to Hawaii for them -- and I think that's what it is. Portions were enough to split into two meals. So I had half of my chicken and the mac salad. I had planned to also only eat half of the musubi. But it was delicious and had a nice crunch which I'm sure would not have held up being kept in the fridge. I really enjoyed the musubi on its own, but also enjoyed taking turns with bites with that sauce added on. I stored the rest of the chicken and mac salad in the fridge and then had them for dinner 6 hours later. Despite being in the fridge, the chicken still had a bit of a crunchy bite to it - it wasn't a mushy soggy mess. Very friendly service. This is not a sit-down place you go to for a dining experience - just a solid place to get food to go that will be delicious. Now that I've had the fried chicken that everyone seems to recommend, I'm looking forward to trying the rest of their menu.

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Chicken Katsu

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Ono Hawaiian BBQ

3.4(284 reviews)

5.1 mi

•$$

I go here in the evenings and I always see Nelly. She's very attentive and make sure your order is…read moregood! It's clean here. Foods really good! I always get Hawaiian bbq and spam masubi! Thanks Nelly and team!!!

5 stars Hawaiian Beef Plate…read more Good size portions Mac salad awesome good Rice good Veggies fresh, tender yet crunchy Excellent Meal Minus 1 star for: 1. funky smelling bathroom, was clean, but had raw sewage smell 2. drink station: water tastes like black mold, disgusting taste was very strong.

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Ducks

4.1(912 reviews)

5.4 mi

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mySGV food passport has brought me to Ducks Restaurant this past weekend. It's a mom and pop hidden…read moregem for over 30 years located within the small Plaza San Gabriel at the corner of Las Tunas Drive and Muscatel Ave. Very limited plaza parking. Not sure about street parking. There's not a lot of lightning at night except for the business signages that do give off lighting. Upon entry, I was greeted and seated right away. Came here during late lunch so they weren't super busy. Not a big restaurant with a capacity of about 40 people. One all gender restroom available for customer use only. Lunch special menu was available. Other menu had main items, appetizers, and drinks. Prices were fairly reasonable. They are known for their famous pork katsu. I am not a big katsu fan so I didn't get it. Mochi Udon looked interesting so I got it with the Chicken Karaage (free offer from food passport... stamp #10) plus water. While I was waiting for my order, I was fascinated by all the different designed ducks displayed on the window sills and front counter. I am curious about their duck story. Inquirer wants to know. Mochi Udon bowl came out piping hot and steamy. A small plate of cabbage came with it. The bowl's nice presentation made it pleasantly appetizing. Broth was savory and slightly sweet in a good soothing way. Udon noodles tasted homemade... very bouncy and slippery. YUM! Two mochis were soft and chewy. Fish cakes were fresh and delicious. One chicken piece was moist and tender. Wished there was one or two more chicken pieces though... one was just a teaser! Chicken Karaage was the best looking and tasting plate I have ever had. I was impressed with its presentation and the mochi-like batter taste. Chicken was very moist. I enjoyed it very much. SO GOOD! Highly recommend. Thanks Ducks! Staff was friendly and nice. Overall service was good. Kirk was kind to offer his recommendations for my next visit. Thanks Kirk! I had such a delicious lunch dine-in. I came back for dinner take-out. I called in my order. Lady on the phone was nice and cordial. My order was ready upon arrival. Haven't eaten the take-out food yet, but I'm sure it's all good. It's a YES, I'll be back! Dinner Take-Out: Pork Katsu (most popular) Combo Yaki Udon Karaage Chicken Karaage Gyoza

SGV passport x Ducks!…read more These spot was great! Apparently Ducks has been around for a while and I'm happy we were able to try them and redeem our passport offers of Karaage chicken. The parking lot is limited and location can accommodate a decent amount of customers. The staff here were tremendous very efficient and very professional. We only had to wait about 15 minutes for a table. The location is cool and stays true to the name. Ducks are everywhere in this place. They have so many rubber ducks around the restaurant and they do have a TV to watch sports. We redeemed our Chicken Kaarage and we each ordered a curry to support the business. We ordered the Chicken Curry and Chicken Katsu Curry. I'd definitely like to mention the Kaarage was amazing! They were huge pieces and moist not overly fried how some places might make them. As for the curries, wow! The portion is worth the price you pay. It is a huge plate and the flavors and aroma of the curry were solid. It's certainly one of better Japanese curry I have tasted. I'd say Ducks is a spot you should take time to try. Their service was amazing and their food is worth trying. Thanks, Ducks! ( ^_^)b

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Aloha Stacks

4.3(470 reviews)

4.7 mi

•$$

The food was great, definitely a favorite. The service was fast. Employees are very helpful and…read moreattentive. Great customer service

Craving some Hawaiin food? Aloha Stacks is the place to go! This restaurant is located in a plaza…read morewith its own parking lot. If the lot is full, there is street parking. We've been to aloha stacks many times before but usually for take out. This was the first time we dined in and we had a nice experience. We ordered the Chicken Katsu Loco Moco off of their regular menu and the Loco Moco Poutine with 2 eggs off of their weekdays only menu. The service was friendly and attentive and they were very nice throughout our meal. I really enjoyed my Loco Moco Poutine. The gravy and hamburger patty combined with the sunny side up eggs mixed well with the crunchy fries. Even though I thought this dish was good, I would prefer my usual order of the Loco Moco substituted with fried rice. My wife got the Chicken Katsu Loco Moco. It was just ok and we think we'll stick with the hamburger patty in the future. The chicken katsu was pretty dry even with the gravy on the plate and the taste was pretty bland. My wife usually gets the macadamia nut pancakes, which she really enjoys, but we decided to try this chicken katsu dish this time. Overall, we enjoyed this restaurant and would definitely return!

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That early morning vibe. #dinningarea

Ube Coconut Pancakes

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Love Chicken And Ribs

4.4(379 reviews)

4.9 mi

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Wow! I can't believe I didn't know about this location opening up. I grew up going to the location…read morein azusa and would often reminisce on eating there and playing the racing games inside with my family. There's nostalgia factor for me forsure. But I'm happy the food was just as good as I remembered. The beef rib melted off the bone... incredible. Their bbq sauce is yummy, a tangy, smoky, and a lil sweet. The chicken was juicy and had the delicious bbq sauce. I appreciate that they don't skimp on the quality of their sides either. The rice with gravy.. bomb! The corn on the cob... bomb! Overall price was really good for bbq and quality too!

Love is in the name! This place is in a business type place. So hidden, but I found this place…read morethrough Yelp. I drive for work now and always trying to find something new. I ordered the all day special for $23.99. Includes 1 chicken leg quarter, choice of 2 beef ribs or 4 pork ribs with choice of 2 sides and a roll. I chose the beef ribs! Not many restaurants have beef ribs on weekdays. These ribs were not dinosaur bones, but did the trick. I can get pork ribs anywhere, but to get beef ribs any day of the week? My kind of place! Meats were delicious and tender and covered with BBQ sauce. BBQ sauce was tangy and they have squeeze bottles of it to have at your table. Loved the mash potatoes and rice.

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Soft Opening. Good amount of people in support

Bones from the Pork ribs - the meat just falls cleanly off the bone when you pick it up.

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Love the new space! There are a good number of 4-top tables, as well as a communal hightop counter with barstools for dining in.

B-Man's Teriyaki

3.8(1.2k reviews)

5.3 mi•East Pasadena

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This place popped up on my Instagram feed, Decided to check…read moreit out since I pass by so many times but never paid attention. It's kinda like and LL Hawaiian bbq but also with burgers. I got the #13 teriyaki Chicken and beef The chicken and the beef had teriyaki sauce all over the top a bed of white rice, and a small helping of steamed shredded veggies on top. I think this place is ok, I know some people like more teriyaki sauce, but they amount they gave was too much for me. The rice felt like it was a little overcooked and still wet. I'll try the burgers next time.

Coming back to my old hood and visiting one of my fav places growing up. B-Man's has been round…read moreforever esp since Spikes closed up shop. My kids love their burgers, we love the teriyaki chicken sandwiches and who doesn't love good fries? Yum!!

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Chicken teriyaki bowl with avocado and Spam Musubi

Unreal Poke

4.7(234 reviews)

3.4 mi

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Unreal Poke is absolutely amazing and honestly felt really authentic to the poke I've had in…read moreHawaii. I got the large poke bowl with half Hawaiian Shoyu Limu Ahi and half Spicy Hawaiian Ahi, and it was sooo good. The pieces of fish were really large, and you could really taste the difference between the two flavors. The spicy ahi also had just the right amount of heat without being too spicy. It was also the first time I'd had 'uala (hawaiian sweet potato) and I loved it. Ivan, who took my order, was also really friendly! We even bonded over anime while I was ordering (he noticed my Jujutsu Kaisen shirt). The place itself is bright and colorful, with a small seating area if you want to eat inside. Would definitely come back (actually already craving another bowl)!!

【Background】 Friday, August 28, 2026, 12:55 PM…read more Another example of me falling victim to my algorithm on social media. A few TikToks of people trying the plates here popped up on my feed, and I decided to visit since I've never had poke ever. The inside of the restaurant is pretty small, and the line took up most of the space. There's also a small corner for customers to purchase snacks, drinks, and other items. A few tables and chairs are squashed on one side of the restaurant, but it seems most people just get their food to go. 【Food】 I ordered: * Large poke bowl ($24.00) The menu states you get your choice of poke, but I learned from Yelp reviews that you can actually mix and match two different flavors. Additionally, the bowl comes with rice and one side. I wished the menu had indicators for the most popular flavors since I've never had poke before. I ended up going with the standard shoyu and spicy 'ahi along with 'uala (Hawaiian sweet potato) mash. At the bottom of the bowl was a bed of white rice, sprinkled with furikake. The diced tuna had a firm, bouncy texture. The shoyu was savory, and I definitely felt the heat from the marinade in the spicy poke, which made my nose run a little. The bowl had the perfect ratio of rice to fish. The 'uala mash had a beautiful lilac color, and I thought the slightly sweet flavor tasted like caramel. 【Service】 When I visited, the line was so long that it spilled a little outside. There were 15-20 people in front of me, and it took ~20 minutes to get through the line. Staff was friendly. Once I ordered, it took less than 10 minutes for me to get my food. 【Parking】 The restaurant is located in a plaza with other restaurants and businesses. There's a decent amount of parking, and when I went, I saw a few open spots. 【Tips】 Because there's not much room inside the restaurant, I ate at the nearby Fairview Avenue Park, which had free parking and a few picnic tables with shade.

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Ginger Scallion ( ^_^)b

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Inari poke

Tozai Foods Market

4.6(111 reviews)

9.0 mi

Tozai is a mom-and-pop Japanese market with a great variety of sushi, rolls, and bento-style…read morelunches. They also have a small grocery section. The store does have a lot so it can be a bit overwhelming. The food is a bit pricey but it's decent when you want something quick to pick up.

J picked up musubi, california rolls, and sweet treats for our daughter and her friends to…read morecelebrate her birthday. Everything is packaged nicely and standard sized. I found the food to be a bit plain. No teriyaki glaze on the spam musubi, no cucumber in the rolls. Karaage was actually tasty, I could distinguish the ginger and soy flavor. Overall a solid option in a pinch, good for kids!

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Gisele H.

5 years ago

I went here over a week and it was TERRIBLE! I used to go here all the time with my family post covid, and I went here recently and it was truly disgusting. This place went down so quickly. The food quality is 0/10 I went and everything was missing, I ordered a bowl and it was not even eatable. I got food poisoning a few hours later. THE FISH IS OLD AND TASTE BAD! how can you have a poke restaurant with BAD FISH! I am never the one to write reviews on yelp but I couldn't help it because it was that bad. The rice was hard, smushy, and burnt all at the same time, the fish was discolored and tasted fishy, half the add ons were missing, and the avocado was mushy and brown. How can you serve food like this. I will never go back here again, I feel bad for this family business because I love to support but there is no way ill ever eat here unless they upgrade the quality of the food. Also the employees are rude and have no customer service. I was helped by this young girl she looked new and she had no idea what she was doing, she was messy and didn't even know how to explain sauces when I asked questions, didn't say hi to me just said rudely "what do you want" felt not welcomed at all and had to go ask another employee for help because she didn't know how to explain. I don't know if I should blame the managers for not training their employees on what they should be doing, because a few years ago I could say this place was good and had great service. Also the whole place smells like fishy not good at all, and the size of the cubed fish is so big and gross. This place is now DISGUSTING. Also they have a B which says a lot about this place now. I am truly disappointed. Your better off paying for more expensive poke so you don't get food poisoning and will receive fresh food quality! NOT WORTH IT CHEAP FOOD = CHEAP QUALITY! read more

Aloha J.

10 years ago

They just had their soft opening over the weekend and I must say the place looks clean and amazing. Staff was nice and friendly . I had a poke burrito with their firecracker specialty sauce and it was awesome and it was huge for less than $10. They have more than 15 sauces to choose from. They offer samples which was great so it was easy for me to choose which sauce I wanted. I also had a Hawaiian shaved ice for dessert and my daughter loved it. The condense milk adds a very nice sweetness flavor to it. They carry all the Hawaiian drinks you can think of but I'm more of a soda person so I stuck with a coke. Definitely will be coming back read more

P M.

9 years ago

"My name is Bill and I am a Poke addict" I know poke spots are seemingly on every corner in LA now, but this one is a cut above. I always go the build your own route here. The portions, price and quality make this the leader of the pack. Friendly and patient service is the cherry on top. I will continue to drive a bit further from home to get my fix here cause Oke Poke is just worth it damnit! read more

Shelly T.

8 years ago

When in the mood for poke...Oke Poke is the place to be. It's all in the name. Their logo is cool. They have really great fresh fish. I love their spicy salmon, spicy tuna, and especially their poke sauce. They have different portion sizes from small to very large. Come check them out, you won't be disappointed! read more

Diandra S.

9 years ago

My husband and I ordered from Oke Poke's specialty bowls. Keep in mind, their pre-made specialty marinades are only for Salmon and Tuna. However, the girl who was prepping our bowls told us we could choose fish from outside and she could have the specialty sauce on them as well. Great Service Great Food! read more

Angela G.

9 years ago

Great options, fish is always fresh. Only issue i have is these kind of places and take a while to get your order, especially if there are a lot of customers in front of you. If you can, the online order is a good choice. read more

Jonathan C.

171

3 years ago

Go there way too much! Great place, great service. Totally worth the price which isn't that much. Employees already know my gf and I and are super nice and always super quick with all orders. read more

Noway J.