This isn't my first time at Ohana Poke Bowl & definitely not going to be my last either. I wouldn't…read moresay they're the best Poke I've ever had, but they definitely come in 2nd place. I'm a repeat customer, and here's some things I just have to say!
DRIVE
This location is about 10-15 minutes away from Cherry Hill Mall.
PARKING
Despite the parking lot being small, there is also some street parking available. It's a cozy cute lot, but it definitely needs some updating as there's some noticeable dips and pot holes. On the weekdays, around lunch time, I still have a spot to pull into but there is some coming and going from the plaza itself.
SHOP
The overall location of the shop is super cozy and cute, with a theatre right across the street. I didn't realize Ohana is also a sit down shop until it was asked. There's not many tables and chairs, but I was told most people pick up their food and go. I definitely want to come back and sit down at some point because it's so cute and cozy. I felt weird taking photos of everything, and felt a bit disrespectful since I wasn't staying to sit down and also have been taking my food to go for quite a while now.
SELECTION
I keep coming back here because this is the only Poke location & shop in the Southern Jersey / Philly area that has its selection. The first time I ever had Poke was in New York City. I had bulgogi with mango cucumbers pineapple sticky white rice and a sauce I can't remember off the top of my head. Ohana has been as close to that taste and selection as possible compared to others who have Poke shops.
You may think adding mango and pineapple is weird to Poke, but it really adds flavor to the bowl.
My favorite sauce is citrus ponzu.
They have many other things to choose from on the menu like mochi, bubble tea, & other drinks. Like I said, I just need to come in and have a sit down meal one of these days and enjoy a little bit of everything Ohana has to offer. The girl at the reception is always really awesome & chill too!
PRICE
This location & shop has the largest portions available that are worth it for the price! Poke, no matter where you go, does not come cheap.
Whenever I buy from here, I get a good 2 full meals worth of Poke whether I choose a small (1 protein) or large (2 protein). You also get 5 add ins no matter the portion size you choose. But even then the bowl sizes are much bigger than anywhere else I've ever been, but not as big as the one I had in NYC. NYC Poke is on a whole other level.
Anywhere else, I get 1 meal and it's pricey and they don't have the selections I go for. Poke does not come cheap so you want to have a good variety of options & also a decent portion sized. This place is worth the bang for a buck!
IF YOU'RE KNEW,
If you're new to Poke Bowl's, I would go for white rice, salmon, corn, scallions, carrots, and cucumbers.
MY GO TO ORDER:
Large. White rice. Spicy mayo on top of white rice. Salmon & Tofu. Pineapple, mango, cucumbers, carrots, & corn. Crispy noodles. Citrus ponzu sauce.
It may change 1 or 2 ingredients depending on what I'm in the mood for! Would love to see bulgogi, beef/steak or other meats added as an option for protein. But not necessary since what they do have I'm really enjoying!
OVERALL
I will definitely be a repeat visitor at Ohana whenever I'm in the South Jersey / Philadelphia area. I bounce around quite a bit between Philly, North Jersey, & NYC.