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    Modo Hawaii

    4.4 (49 reviews)
    ModerateDonuts, Poke, Hawaiian
    Open 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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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.

    half half poke
    Katherine L.

    poke could have been marinated a bit more but pretty good. spicy poke is heavy on the gochujang, imo shoyu poke is more enjoyable. mochi donut is plush and chewy, not getting much ube flavor though. ordered delivery so can't speak to anything else

    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).

    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).

    Half & half poke bowl
    Becky L.

    Beware the spicy tuna poke is actually spicy! Definitely spicer than most poke places but I really enjoyed the flavor. The rice to fish ratio is good, price is good, would recommend getting this doordashed or enjoyed at the beach!

    Black sesame mochi donut and half and half poke
    Victoria W.

    Really love Modo as a relatively new addition to the Taraval corridor of good eats. The mochi donuts are on point with great flavor and texture, and there's always something new to try with seasonal limited edition flavors (eg, gingerbread for the holidays). We've ordered donuts plenty of times for ourselves and to bring to work and friend gatherings - always a crowd pleaser. Finally got around to trying the poke bowl and was pleasantly surprised by the huge portion - the thing was HEAVY. And the fish was tasty and fresh. 5 out of 5, no notes.

    Churro, black sesame, lilikoi
    Monica E.

    These are a must try!! Best mochi donuts (and in my opinion better than American donuts too)!!! They are made fresh to order which no other place does. You can really appreciate the chewy but light texture of the dough and the crisp on the outside. I've had almost all the flavors and my favorites are their pandan, matcha, and lilikoi and seasonal hojicha flavors. It's true to the flavor without being overly thick and sweet. I also tried the Hawaiian style poke and the flavors are tasty for a good price. Satisfies my poke cravings.

    Linda H.

    Still the best mochi donut place in SF. I just wish they had more varied flavors. Got similar flavors to last time, the standouts are def pandan, cookies and cream, and cinnamon. Wanted the seasonal apple flavor but they didn't have it. Sad. Got the half dozen deal! The staff is sooo friendly and throw in a treat if you've been waiting for so long. Heart them! Love Modo!

    Spicy garlic poke
    Bodhi S.

    Broke da mouth ono kine grindz I moved to the bay about 6 years ago from Hawaii and this is the first poke I've seen here that I would actually call poke. Thank you guys for not making the same Bs "poke bowls" every one else does here. You actually might save my sanity.

    Mochi donuts
    Kaitlyn I.

    Fresh mochi donuts made to order! The donuts are dipped right when you order, so they come out warm and fresh. Lots of donut flavors to choose from. I tried a few flavors and my favorite was the black sesame. They also sell poke bowls or by the pound. There's a kiosk for easy ordering, but you can also order at the register. Service was friendly and quick! So excited for Modo to have a location in SF! I'll definitely be coming back to try more flavors.

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    I love everything on the menu!! I usually get a half n half and they portion it UP. The workers are very friendly and accommodating.

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    Delicious but this place is always closed and on the days they are open, it's only for a short window.

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    Bland poke. Got the half/half bowl, the shoyu has almost no flavor. The spicy tasted like they just tossed it in a spicy mayo.

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