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    MoDo Hawaii

    4.5 (841 reviews)
    ModerateDonuts, Poke, Hawaiian
    Closed • 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Passion fruit mochi donut
    Caroline L.

    I like the mochi donuts here but the poke bowls are just okay. The mochi donuts are fresh and I like the glaze on them too. The day I went there was a bit of a line and a wait. Maybe it was the wrong time to go. We went around noon on a weekday. There wasn't any seating in there so you would either need to eat outside or bring it to go.

    Pauline N.

    *This review is strictly for the poke, NOT the mochi donuts. The mochi donuts are delicious* Been a long time fan of MoDo Hawaii and remember their pop-up days at Mitsuwa back then. I've been seeing videos of their poke and decided to try it out. After having it two times, I would say the poke is okay. Also, they forgot to give me seaweed salad the first time I tried it. While the poke is budget friendly, you get what you pay for in quality. It's decent and filling, but quality doesn't compare to higher priced poke shops ($18-$20). The poke kind of reminded me of Basa Seafood in SF, which I wasn't a fan of, and Basa is also known for cheaper prices. MoDo only offers tuna poke and I am a salmon girly. I'm not sure if they plan to expand their selections, but if you wish to try their poke bowls, get the half n half. BTW, I believe staff should be mindful of the rice temperature. My friend visited on a BOGO day and said her bowl was super hot. By the time she arrived home, some of the poke was half-cooked. I also came on a BOGO day but did not experience this.

    Fried Sando Box $20
    Malinda D.

    Only 1 of the 3 were good which was the original. Matcha taste too earthy and the other was too sweet. I liked the balance of the white one. I came back another time to try poke which was pretty good. The one I wanted was sold out so I just come back to try. Price of poke was good but the Sando box for $20 meh

    Jonathan C.

    Overall, I found this place to be pretty underwhelming. The poke bowl portion was on the smaller side, and there wasn't anything particularly special about it. Compared to other poke spots, it lacked flavor and didn't come with any toppings, making it feel pretty basic. The donuts were just okay as well. I was hoping for a light, fluffy, and chewy texture similar to mochill mochi, but they didn't quite deliver. They weren't bad, just not very memorable. With so many other poke and donut places around, I'd probably try a few other spots before considering coming back

    half and half poke bowl
    Megan D.

    This review is for the poke! I ordered two half and half poke bowls. The tuna was really fresh, and I liked how their rice was fluffier than jasmine rice. While I preferred the flavor of the soy tuna, I liked the texture of the spicy mayo tuna more. The soy tuna had a really smooth, slippery texture, which was interesting. I don't think I've ever had tuna with that texture before. The bowls were also super filling. While Modo isn't my top spot for poke, it's still a solid option if you're in the area.

    Spicy poke rice bowl
    Nasha F.

    I saw their deal for poke bowls and had to try it! A poke bowl with two fish options is $13, and they also have a student discount with valid id. They have a very small selection, I think two options for both salmon and tuna. They don't do any toppings, just some seaweed on the side. If you want something cheap, I would recommend coming here.

    Ube, Matcha, tiramisu, black sesame, lillikoi passionfruit
    Catalina L.

    Their morning special for 6 donuts is a great deal! Hot and fresh donuts between 8-10am for only $12 Nice bouncy texture and delicious flavors. Generally not too sweet My favorites were the Ube (well rounded), Black Sesame (nutty), and Lillikoi Passionfruit (sweet and tart). Also got the Tiramisu, Matcha which were also solid but not as flavorful Really nice mochi donuts and even leftovers the next day were still bouncy and chewy. I've had others in the Bay that get dried out hard

    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...

    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!

    black sesame, matcha, sugar
    Helen L.

    the best place for mochi donuts in the bay, or even just in general dare i say. chewy and fluffy texture, great flavor options, not oily at all. they have a banger morning deal to get 6 donuts for $12 if you buy in store between 8am-10am everyday. grab and go spot so not many seats or ambiance, want to try their poke by pound some day.

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    Christina S.

    Donuts are hot and made to order with your choice of flavor. I tried the Lilikoi today, and loved it. I've been going here for a few years and always make sure to stop by and pick up a few donuts when I'm in the area. The prices are reasonable, and service is quick. The inside decor is fun with a cute painting. This is my #1 place to go to for Mochi donuts.

    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!

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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… 

    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.… 

    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… 

    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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