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4.5 (65 reviews)
ModerateDonuts, Poke, Hawaiian
Closed • 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Mixed poke bowl
Alisa G.

Something about Hawaii poke just taste different. Not sure if it is the sesame seed oil or the salt they use but it was so good. The bowl might not look big but it was a hefty amount. Will come back for the donuts as I've had them from the pop up at Saratoga. So happy they decided to here! P.S if you dont want the rice, they also sell poke by the lb.

chocolate mochi donut
Genevieve Y.

date & time: saturday august 8, 2026 @ noon & past yelp event snack date: the husband vibe: besties in white fox hoodies, striped tanks w/ matching shorts decor: vibey little spot, order @ kiosk or counter service: super sweet devour: poke bowls & mochi donuts

Monica W.

Visited Modo Hawaii few weeks ago so this review is a bit late. I came on a Sunday morning and no lines! Parking was not too bad as I was able to secure a spot right around the corner. I love that they offer both poke and mochi donut! What a treat to be able to get both in one store! The staff that helped me was super nice and friendly. She explained all of the flavors they offered, her favorite flavors and popular flavors! I ended up getting 3 boxes of 6 donuts! (Lol just FYI not all for myself) My favorite definitely was matcha and black sesame. It's sweet but not extreme. The one downside is next day mochi donut does not taste the same unfortunately. They taste best fresh/the same day as next day, it felt a bit soggy but I warmed it up using a toaster oven. Overall it was a good experience and will come back again when I'm in the area!

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Laura D.

The poke is much better than most of the poke spots in the city, I can definitely say that. But still not up to my standards. I'm sorry, I'm a Hawaii girl haha. But if I had a craving, I'd go here. A little sad I couldn't try the donuts.

Donut special in store only
Sherman L.

Heard about a new Poke spot in down so had to try it. Finally made the trip to grab a post workout meal. Parking - fairly easy on weekday. Meter parking along Taraval and residential nearby as well. Small spot in the middle of the block between taraval 24th and 25th. It's only for pick up so don't expect to sit down and eat. They offer Mochi Donuts, poke bowl with rice or salad, poke by the pound and only 3 drinks as options. Small but simple menu. I decided to try their Hojicha soy Latte, their half spicy half shoyu poke bowl with rice, and a mochi donut. Downside is they don't have any protein option besides tofu and tuna. Hojicha Latte - has a good hojicha flavor but not sweet at all. Had to go home and add a pack of Splenda. Turned out a lot better afterwards. They have matcha and ube as options too. I will say the drinks are on the pricier end. I think it was around $7.99? Not something id personally get again but was worth trying! Mochi Donut - this was actually really good. Probably the best I've had. The donut was made to order so it wasn't just sitting on display. It was fresh, hot and crispy with a soft interior. I believe the one they gave me was "Lilikoi" which is a popular flavor on their menu. Unfortunately, I had ordered a Strawberry since it's a monthly flavor that isn't on their standard menu. Somehow they got the flavor wrong when I was the only person there so they weren't busy whatsoever. The order mishap is why I had to dock down a star. $3 donut, $18 for half a dozen and $30 for a dozen. $12 for half a dozen Wednesday-Sunday from 11am-1pm. I think you need to order this at the desk instead of kiosk though. Poke bowl - downside is there's no other topping besides a small portion of seaweed salad. I personally love poke bowls for the diverse options of toppings such as edamame, kimchi, ginger, corn, carrots, crab salad, etc. The bowl here is just pure rice or greens, protein, and seaweed salad. But for the amount of protein you get for $13, it's really hard to beat. If you just want pure rice and fish, this is the spot. The spicy sriracha taste is a bit strong and overpowering. The fish tasted very fresh and good quality so I'll definitely come back for more. Another thing to note is they only have tuna. I originally thought the spicy one was salmon but it's also tuna. Students with IDs gets $1 off the bowls. Staff was nice and service was quick. Got my order within 10 mins.

Shoyu & Spicy Poke w/ Rice.
Jessica W.

I stopped by on a Sunday about 10 minutes after they opened. It felt like the shop was still getting ready as one employee was still running around setting up, and another didn't arrive until about 30 minutes later. There was already a small crowd using the self order kiosks near the entrance. The space itself is tiny with no seating, so it's strictly takeout. One thing that was confusing was that there was a poster by the cashier listing what was available/unavailable, but the kiosk showed different options. My order ended up taking about 50 minutes, which was surprising since the poke is pre-marinated and should've been a quick scoop and serve situation. I ordered the half and half of shoyu + spicy. I usually avoid creamy poke sauces, but I'm glad I tried it. The shoyu was a bit too heavy on the sesame oil and felt overpowering on its own. The spicy tasted like a creamy sriracha vibe, but when I mixed the two together, the flavors balanced out. For $13, the portion size is seriously hard to beat. Just keep in mind there aren't extra toppings included. Hopefully they fix the kiosk system soon because I'd also love an option to do half rice and half salad instead of having to choose only one.

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Jenna R.

I came here for the age sando pop up and I would do it again! There was a line when I got there but it moved along smoothly. When it was my turn I went up to the counter and placed my order, then waited outside. They made the sandos pretty quickly. I would say from parking to eating my sando it took 30ish minutes. They were delicious - who doesn't love deep fried bread topped with cream? I hope they do this again or decide to offer this permanently.

Half & Half Poke Bowl w/ Shoyu Poke + Spicy Poke ($18)
Olivia C.

A tiny storefront serving up mochi donuts and fresh poke. No seating inside, so definitely a grab and go spot. Super accessible through public transit. Parking is doable. I tried a half and half poke bowl with shoyu and spicy poke ($18), as well as a lilikoi mochi donut ($3). This spot is definitely for the poke purists who prefer all fish in their bowls and no toppings, just like how they serve poke bowls in Hawaii! The poke was served on top of a bowl of steaming rice and a small scoop of seaweed salad. The tuna they used for both flavors tasted fresh. The shoyu poke was very umami and onion-forward. The spice on the spicy poke was on the milder side. I was thrown off by the temperature of the rice, however. It was too warm. I also thought the ratio of rice to fish was a bit uneven, as I was left with a decent amount of rice after having eaten all the fish. The lilikoi mochi donut was absolutely scrumptious! It was served warm and had a sticky lilikoi flavored glaze. The donut had a slight crunch on the outside and was soft on the inside. The glaze was light yet packed a delightfully tangy punch. I would definitely come back to try the other donut flavors.

Poke bowl. Half and half. Shoyu and spicy.
Ashley L.

Compared to other mochi donuts I've had, Modo's donuts are freshly glazed, warm, soft and just the right amount of chewy. The fact that the worker had just dipped the donut before I had it definitely made it more memorable since the glaze wasn't cold and hardened. I'd been to the OG Modo Hawaii at the International Marketplace when mochi donuts started becoming a trendy food item around 2020. I hadn't been since then but have definitely had my own share of mochi donuts back home and here in the Bay. The mochi donuts were just like I remembered them :) The poke bowls were pretty good! They give a good amount of fish and rice. Good portions, no frills. It's def not Foodland kine poke but mo bettah than most other ones I've had here. Usually poke on the mainland don't use enough sesame oil or have enough salt for me. I had the half spicy and half shoyu bowl. It was bangah. Very ono and savory. If I remember correctly, the prices via Doordash is slightly more expensive ($18 online but $13 in-store). So if can, just go order in-store and pick em up. Like many other reviews say, the space is tiny. I was the only customer when I went but even I was already feeling crammed just waiting for my food. The worker was friendly. They were also the only one there so I waited about 7 min for my food to get prepared. I can't imagine coming here during a lunch rush! Overall, not a bad experience. Do think the pricing sitch is confusing.

Mochi Donuts - Chocolate, cookies & cream, glazed, lillikoi, pandan, black sesame ($3 each)
Cherylynn N.

4.5 STARS At first glance, they may look like bootie beads but they're not. Coming in HOT... Unlike other shops, MoDo's mochi donuts ($3 each) are fried-to-order and have the most satisfying, bouncy chew with a soft, airy interior. They're then dipped with a velvety glaze of your choice. The glaze hardens as the donut cools but they're best enjoyed hot. SO glad MoDo has made it to the city so I don't have to trek to Santa Clara for it anymore! O T H E R I N F O: * MoDo started in 2017 in Hawaii. Their first Bay Area pop-up was in 2018 (Mitsuwa) and they later opened their brick and mortar in Santa Clara in 2020. * SF location (same owner as Santa Clara) is in soft opening phase with a grand opening: 9.12.25-9.14.25. Promo: Free pin for first 100 customers. Buy one dozen, get 6 donuts free. * Takeout only (no seating). Order online or via kiosk. * Rotating flavors: About 10-12 each week. My personal fav are the cookies & cream + strawberry (not available this week). * They also sell poke rice bowls ($17) or poke by the pound ($23): shoyu or spicy. Student discount: $12 poke bowl. - Spicy tuna poke bowl needs work. It was hella salty with an intense miso/doenjang (fermented soybean) flavor. And, it was served over steaming hot rice (should be warm or room temp).

Milk chocolate mochi donut
Shirley N.

Currently soft opening. I happened to walk by while running an errand. Peeked inside, and decided to go in. They offer mochi donuts, drinks, and Hawaiian poke. As it's a soft opening there's no poke yet. I ordered - * black sesame mochi donut * milk chocolate mochi donut The donuts are made to order. Then each one is dipped into the flavor you requested. Put into plastic containers I took them home. I'm not an expert on mochi donuts. But the black sesame frosting stuck to my fingers as I took a bite each time. Should it? I'll have the milk chocolate one later. Unlike old establishments Modo doesn't take cash. Order at the kiosk, online or in person at the counter. Good luck with the grand opening next week. Located where Stix used to be.

Tiffany C.

We were going for a walk down Taraval when we stumbled upon Modo. We were surprised to find it but delighted to see that it was their soft opening (maybe it was their grand opening) so they had a few deals going on. We decided to go with the "buy 12, get 6 free" deal. I will give the benefit of the doubt that since it was the soft/grand opening, the workers were still figuring it out. Almost 20 minutes for 18 donuts is kind of too much. The pins that they were giving out, supposedly for the first 100 people, was sporadic too. It was whenever the cashier remembered to give it out. The donuts were really good though. Maybe the reason for the long wait was because they dip each individual donut based off the order (although, the dipping and then immediately putting it in the box means that it can get messy).

Ate them all. Too good.
Christopher L.

Finally got a chance to try the mochi donuts and by golly, that might be the best mochi donuts I've had. That includes mochinut, mochilla, and other donuts places I've checked out. They came out super fresh and they dipped it in the different frosting/icing right in front of you. I don't know if they do that everytime, but to have warm, freshly fried donuts was such a treat. Got all three of the tuna poke again and I think it was better than the last time I got it. So happy to have a place like this near us. With all the restaurants, we are spoiled in the sunset and this place adds to it. The donut box also looks so cool.

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4.3(4k reviews)
4.8 mi•Polk Gulch, Nob Hill
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I really enjoyed the sandwich. The textures work very well together, the ube flavor was delicious…read more The ice cream was very sweet but didn't feel coy like an overly sweet Boba. The service was good, and I went at night when there wasn't a long line. There are a couple of tables outside to sit. However, it does feel a bit pricey and I hear the line is super long at times. And the matcha ice cream barely tasted like matcha. There isn't much decor to speak of, it's a store front only and no interior. And the sign for "reasons we don't give samples" is funny but feels excessive. I still thoroughly enjoyed it though and will likely come again.

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I live next to these guys, and I have NEVER had a bad donut from them. They are honestly great…read morefolks, always friendly, and their donuts are fresh and tasty - every morning I get to smell them being baked daily! (It's a hard life, I tell you.) Our whole house find their malasadas amazing - the pineapple and mango fillings in particular - and my husband is a big fan of the raspberry lemonade filled donut. Currently my new favorite is their cinnamon cereal special donut, which is just amazingly sweet and tasty. The fritters are HUGE, and we generally just nibble on them on and off the day. One warning - if you're in a rush, come EARLY on Friday mornings, because there are a number of bike tours that like to stop here and it can take a while to get through them all! On a personal note, these guys are heroes. Back during the age of COVID, they kept people's spirits up and gave us all a reason to keep going. Each day, all day, people would mask up and line up down the block six feet apart, waiting for their chance to enter the store and order something delicious to keep their spirits up. The world felt like it was ending, but at least it came with tasty, warm and fresh donuts.

I've always liked Bob's Donuts, especially their giant donuts. I love ordering them for special…read moreoccasions, and getting a giant donut has become a tradition for my nephew's birthdays. Unfortunately, I was very disappointed with my experience this time. I called yesterday (9/11) at 7am and spoke with Carmella about ordering a giant maple bacon donut for pickup the following morning. She let me know that they might not have bacon, but someone was possibly going to get some, and asked what my backup donut would be if they didn't have any. She took my name and phone number and said she would call me if they weren't able to get the bacon. Right after getting off the phone, I called back because I realized we hadn't discussed a pickup time. I asked if I could pick it up at 8am, and I was told it would actually be ready by 7am. I arrived this morning to pick up my order, only to find out that no one knew anything about it and the donut hadn't been made. Thankfully, they were able to put together a giant maple sprinkle donut for me at the last minute, which I really appreciated because it was important to me to continue our birthday tradition. What upset me the most was that after speaking with multiple people, no one apologized or acknowledged the mistake. I understand that things happen, but a simple apology and better communication would have made a big difference. I still like Bob's Donuts and will continue getting their giant donuts, but I hope they can improve their customer service when something goes wrong.

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4.5(599 reviews)
1.4 mi•Outer Sunset
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They delicious food and well-baked pastries. The selection was fantastic and it was absolutely…read moretasty. I enjoyed the food they served and everything was so good. My kids love the donuts there. It was so delicious with great texture. The Glazed Donut holes was so great and I love its flavor and so smooth in every bite. The coffee was perfect and has balanced flavor. Perfect match with donuts. I sometimes takeout donut. The place was good and has nice ambiance with friendly service.

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