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    MoDo Hawaii

    4.5 (819 reviews)
    ModerateDonuts, Poke, Hawaiian
    Open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    MODO HAWAII ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Pandan Mochi Donut, Lilikoi (Passion Fruit) Mochi Donut, Ube Mochi Donut, Tiramisu Mochi Donut
    Krystal G.

    The mochi donuts were delicious, but really best to be eaten while still warm. Packaging was also pretty. The store doesn't have any seats or tables. Go in and out and take your donuts home.

    Austin Z.

    This place is very well known for their mochi donuts, but FUN FACT: did you know, they also sell ube and pandan drinks, as well as POKE now as well? Not only are they affordable, but they also sell POKE by the pound as well now too! Thank you to some friends that recommended me to try this place -- because this place is often overlooked. It's situated right next to a Peet's Coffee, but the sign is often so small that you don't realize that it's there. I've came here and tried their mochi donuts a few times. They're delicious, seasoned well, and they have a variety of flavors that you can choose from. In addition, they have pandan and ube soy lattes, as well as pandan and ube coffee with whole milk included as well (to add onto the sweetness and/or zestiness of the drinks). Most of all, the POKE is not only one of the cheapest, but also of good quality as well. Though basic and not a lot, $13 poke bowls with variety are hard to find in this economy, and so I'm glad to find a spot that even sells poke by the pound as well. The ambiance of the places is rather small, but I'd pay any amount at this point. The hospitality at this place is top tier -- they treat you like family, and take care of you. Service is nice, fast, convenient, and easy, especially when you're in a rush in between meetings and errands. I'd totally recommend this place forsure!

    Michelle W.

    Wow!! Does it get any better than fresh mochi donuts??? Truly impressed by how they're made to order and still dreaming about the pandan flavor Side note they have poke and the fish is super fresh. Very spicy though !!

    Shoyu poke rice  bowl
    Jill M.

    *This review is solely based on a doordash order and only regarding their poke* I had high expectations for MoDo since we really love their poke in Oahu. I must say we were underwhelmed. The shoyu ahi poke was sooon under-seasoned while the spicy ahi poke was too sauced and sriracha-y... rice was also hard. Still 3 stars since our experience was average; food was packaged well, and you can really tell the tuna was fresh. However, Ill stick to their mochi donuts next time...

    Poke bowl with shoyu and spicy tuna
    Joanna S.

    $13 poke bowls and $1.50 plain and sugar mochi donuts. I like the deals they have here. The donuts I get are usually warm and everything cost less than $20 which is a steal these days. I shared my bowl and donuts with my toddler and she loved both of them as much as I did. The spicy poke has a kick and they both tasted fresh. Good amount of rice with poke with simple seaweed salad on the side. I liked the simplicity and filled me up! They have a combo deal with a donut, drink and poke bowl as well as 6 donuts for $12 everyday 8-10am which is awesome. Definitely one of my favorite treats and I love that it's in the same plaza as Target and sprouts. It's easy to get to and seems to target scu and sjsu kids and it's good!

    honey lavender, earl grey, and Lilikoi (Passion Fruit) Mochi Donut
    Vania B.

    I came to try the new March 2026 flavors: honey lavender and earl grey. Wow the honey lavender is fantastic! Such strong lavender flavor without it tasting overwhelming or too floral. The honey drizzle is a nice touch (but maybe the amount can be reduced). The earl grey was ok; the flavor is too subtle to me. If you buy multiple flavors, maybe eat this one first, so the taste is more pronounced. Lilikoi is always the best flavor! Nice and tangy which balances the sweet mochi!

    Half & Half Poke Bowl
    Joanne J.

    We love coming here for not their donuts (which are an added bonus), but mostly for their poke bowls. I have to stay this is the closest poke bowl I've ever found to having on the island of Hawaii especially for a good price point!!! It is so simple, flavorful, and large quantities of big chunked ahi tuna! You can't go wrong with any flavors, but highly recommend the 1/2 shoyu and 1/2 of spicy. It is a very small store, so plan to bring home or eat outside on picnic tables. It is a really nice plaza so you can find ample outdoor seating. I will say sometimes depending on how busy they are, they can take a long time, so ahead for that.

    Half n half poke bowl, Black Sesame Mochi Donut
    Nancy C.

    I saw on Yelp that they now have poke bowls. Color me intrigued. Came back to try it out -- did not disappoint! I got a half and half bowl ($13). If you've ever been to Hawaii, this bowl gives Foodland or Don Quijote. It's a basic bowl, generous amount of poke mix over rice with a little seaweed. It's not as good as in hawaii, but brings no shame to the poke genre. If you're expecting mainland-subway-style where there's a variety of veggies and sauces, you'll be disappointed. The only thing I could've wished for is a touch of furikake. I topped my poke bowl off with a fresh mochi donut...great combo! Nice guys manning the storefront, too!

    poke
    Tiffany L.

    They are a primarily donut place but they also sell poke. I got their poke bowl for $13.99 which I thought was pretty worth it. It was tasty and they give a good amount of poke. It's only $12.99 if you are student. It comes with a side of seaweed but that's it. But for its price, I think it's still worth it. I came around 6pm and they were already almost out. I came before at like 8pm and they were already all out so I would recommend going earlier. There is no seating inside. Service was good!

    spicy poke and soy poke salad bowl
    Jennifer

    I wanted to try modo Hawaii because they have so many promotions and deals. I have a photo below of the deals but some are: student discount, free mochi donut if you hit the timer at 10s, etc. Taste: - There was a lot of onion in the poke. It made me a little nauseous but it's great for an onion lover! The way they stored the poke was in a large metal bowl in a freezer. Service: - Very friendly Parking: - It's located in a plaza and you can park in there.

    Half a dozen mochi donuts: Lilikoi, cookies & cream, pandan, ube, ruby chocolate (Valentine's Day special), and strawberry.
    Claire M.

    Stopped by MoDo Hawaii because our 3-year-old insisted on having dessert after our Valentine's Day lunch. We have always loved MoDo, but this visit was extra pleasant. The two employees were pretty busy, and I arrived in the midst of the busyness. I did not mind the wait since our little one fell asleep in the car, and the mochi donuts were going to be a great surprise when she woke up. The employee, with the makeup that is on point, was so attentive and apologetic for the wait. Even though they were swamp, she checked on all the customers and repeatedly apologized for the delay. I appreciated the great customer service even though it was a busy (and what could have been a stressful time). Both employees remained calm and worked through the consistent rush of customers. I really wish I got the employee's name. We ordered half a dozen mochi donuts, which were delicious and came out fresh and warm. Our two lattes were also made perfectly (ube and pandan). We will definitely be back!

    Flavors
    Sho R.

    I stopped by on a weekday afternoon. They had several fun donuts. Donuts are made fresh, and coated and handed over hot. I went for 6 flavors - Lilikoi, matcha, cookies and cream, sesame, ube, milk chocolate. All were excellent flavors. Sesame was probably my favorite.

    Half & Half Poke Salad
    Alaine M.

    Came here around 2 pm with my girlfriend. This place wast busy, maybe a few people came into line but everything went smoothly and fast. You jut order through the cashier, there is no indoor seating to eat, however, there is outdoor seating since this is around other restaurants & places. There is a lot of parking around. We got ~ Half & Half Poke Salad: Basically Shoyu & Spicy Poke combined, super good and very fresh. Half & Half Poke Rice Bowl: Very filling and tasty. All the fish is very fresh, and flavored nicely with the sauce. Guava Refresher: A great sweet drink that's also very refreshing. Half Dozen Mochi Donuts: Flavors - Matcha, Churro, Tiramisu, Cookies & Cream, Pandan, and Ube All the flavors were super delicious and I could tell these donuts were made fresh because the frosting flavors were not set yet and the donuts were nice and hot. So delicious and pulled apart so nicely. I highly recommend this place for some sweet treats or some quick cravings of some delicious poke!

    Shoyu and Spicy Poke

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    Ask the Community - MoDo Hawaii

    What's the top selling poke & mochi donut? How spicy is spicy? what does the manager / owner highly recommend & why?

    I haven't had anything spicy from them but when I was at the store it was mentioned that black sesame topping is one of the popular ones and tbh I agree with them

    If they still sell malasadas, is it offered everyday? Also, what main stores or what street is in between, as El Camino is a long road. Thx

    Why flavors of mochi donuts do you have for 1/18/2022 Tuesday? Thanks!

    The website is up-to-date usually. I recommend checking there.

    Are they fried or baked?

    Fried

    Is it nut free?

    Yah, most of their offerings don't have nuts. Sometimes they will have a special flavor of the day, like peanut butter.

    Is there anything available for in store purchase and pickup without appointment?

    Walk ins are always welcome but lines are longer on weekends. I had to wait 20 min on a Saturday, not too bad. They offer 7 flavors everyday: 1 daily rotating flavor and these permanent 6: black sesame, matcha, cookies n cream, churro, pandan, and… Read more

    What is the most popular rotating flavor?

    While everything is delicious, I really enjoyed the milk tea sugar flavor. Im not sure how often they offer this, however.

    What's the best way to store these overnight or two?

    IN YOUR BELLY! In all seriousness, I leave them out in the box.… Read more

    Are there any dairy-free options?

    No, there isn't one. You can call the store and request that as an option. Nobody have mochi donut as dairy free.

    Any vegan options?

    no, not at the moment!

    Can I order online for pick up?

    Definitely! Go to modohawaii.com, click on location under the 3 line menu bar, and choose Santa Clara. You can order boxes of 6, I think up to 4 boxes online? Choose a day & time (not sure if you can preorder for same day unless it's morning) and… Read more

    How do you pre-order online?

    You can go to modohawaii.com, select the "Order Online" button, click on the nearest shop location, and order from there!

    Are these gluten free?

    Not GF! MoDo's donuts are made from a combination of rice and wheat flours. (Ref: https://www.paloaltoonline.com/blogs/p/2020/12/02/modo-hawaiis-wildly-popular-mochi-donuts-are-coming-to-the-bay-area)

    Is there Keto options?

    No keto options available here.

    Does Modo deliver their delicious sweet treats?

    Unfortunately, no. Pick-up only but you can pre-order to skip the line.

    Do you do deliveries?

    Unfortunately they do not, but you can order on Door Dash.

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