Great spot in a Sunny ideal spot in Hoboken inside the Monroe building. Elizabeth & team blend up a variety of delicious smoothies. I recommend the coconut breeze. Haven't tried their salads yet but they look fresh and delicious!! read more

Shaka Kitchen - Poke Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Came back here despite the previous poor experience I had with their tacos. The staff is friendly, they have cute outdoor seating, perfect after a workout class. The chef is a previous food network chopped champion! Today I ordered the Shaka bowl and I have to say it was delicious! The salmon poke tasted fresh, loved the zucchini noodles and the blend of vegetables. Tasted very light and healthy, with the perfect mix of some spiciness and tanginess. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a healthier lighter option compared to your traditional poke bowl that's usually packed with too much rice.!I will say it's a little pricy for Jersey ($21) but I would come back and try another bowl. This bowl is big enough for 2 people, don't be fooled by the short bowl :). Next time I would split it. read more

Shaka Kitchen - Shaka Bowl - Poke Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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Today was the day I finally got to try something from Shaka!!! I was passing by and decided to tried the "clean complexion" smoothie. Let me say it was really refreshing and for some reason much better than the ones I make at home lol The spot at Hoboken has a tropical vibe and also they have their own merch which btw its pretty but don't have tags on it and didn't feel like asking for the price. One of the things I really liked it's that their açaí bowls and smoothies have a base price and you just get to pick what you want in it. I will definitely come back to try one of their açaí bowls and salad bowls to see if those prices are worth it. Finally, they were two girls working at the location and they both were pretty nice. They bring your food to the table which I liked but it's not necessary in my opinion :) read more

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Classic acai spot. No complaints. Acai didn't taste like it had much added sugar which is a plus. Only two people working, but wasn't busy at all so it was relatively quick service. They had outdoor seating which we enjoyed! read more

Shaka Kitchen - Poke Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Shaka Kitchen has become one of my husband and I's go-to delivery spots! The food is fairly healthy while still being delicious and filling. The breakfast bowl is SO good - packed with so much flavor from the buffalo sauce and cheesy home fries. I also love the detox smoothie (banana, spinach, lime juice, and mango..so refreshing). For dinner, we've tried the lava rock shrimp appetizer (perfect portion to share and comes with plenty of crispy, spicy shrimp). We also order their poke bowls. I'm a little bit of a snob when it comes to poke, but for takeout this is pretty solid. The portions are pretty big and the fish always tastes fresh. read more

This was a nice casual spot for a healthy breakfast or lunch. There is seating both inside and outside. read more

Shaka Kitchen - Poke Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Kindly requesting a traditional loco moco. It's on me that I didn't read the ingredients on the listing more carefully, but sir/ma'am, the absence of gravy? Please reconsider and offer a traditional option. What I got wasn't bad, it wasn't what I needed on this cold snowy day. I'll try your tacos next--they look great in the photos. Happy New Year to all. read more

It shouldn't cost a lot of money to eat healthy! That is a general statement and it applies to Shaka. Quality is fine. Great to have this option. But is pricy. read more

The worst customer service I have ever experienced. I asked If I could make substitutions on a bowl if I ordered it and was told yes (I'm a vegetarian so did not want chicken). So I ordered and paid for the bowl. Then as they started making it another worker came up and said there were no substitutions. I said I wouldn't have ordered it had they not told me I could substitute. Instead of being cool and honoring the information they gave me they refused to make me anything but the bowl with chicken, and I left having paid but with no food as I obviously cannot eat chicken and didn't want to waste it (There weren't any unhoused people around to give it to either!) They have lost a customer by simply refusing to honor their own word or be at all cool! read more

Super basic tacos n coffee.. was referred by local nearby business to get açaí bowls but hungry after a workout class and thought to give tacos a try and just like other reviews the sauce on top was the flavor and actually a bit too much that it overpowered everything. I've been to Hawaii and this didn't bring me back.. Pork was tender and no flavor, chicken dry and bbq jackfruit ok. I will give them another try on açaí bowls since that's all i sellae people walking out with 2 stars because the staff was courteous. Shaka Latte just tasted like regular coffee with lots of cinnamon. read more

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***EDITED*** My fiancé and I have been to Shaka several times... whenever his craving for a poke bowl inevitably comes up. I don't typically go for the poke bowls... instead I opt for the lava rock shrimp tacos. They come with a nice topping of crispy cabbage and a generous dressing of the spicy Shaka sauce (which is like a spicy mayo). Definitely recommend! We also like the avocado egg rolls as an appetizer. Crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside! Comes with the spicy mayo sauce too. We experienced a problem the other night (where the salmon was left out of our salmon poke bowl) but this problem has been promptly resolved after communicating with the business owner. I was advised to reach out via the Shaka website about any feedback- response time is fast! read more

Shaka Kitchen - Lava Rock Shrimp Tacos - 3 Tacos - Poke Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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Our family has been customers since Shaka opened--we are very grateful for the staff, positive energy, and food/drink options at both locations. Our favorite food item is the tacos, followed closely by chips & guac. For drinks we usually get the happy Hawaiian smoothie, but the summer watermelon special is also a favorite. Also love the smoothie that's for coffee in it!! We are very grateful to have this business as neighbors & friends! read more

Shaka Kitchen - Happy Hawaiian 24oz - Poke Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

This spot is tucked away in the Monroe Center but the food definitely speaks for itself. I liked the poke bowl with a whole bunch of toppings. I won't bore you with what I got but rvery topping was fresh which is important. I always prefer the toppings that are crunchy like the wonton chips, crispy onions, and edamame. The sauces also worked but I wish they put more sauce on. My wife got the chicken bowl since she is pregnant and can't eat raw fish. She wasn't the biggest fan of it so I would stick to the poke here. All in all, it is a solid choice. Poke bowls seemed to really have taken off the last few years and this is a place that does it right. Check it out. read more

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I love it so delicious. Oh my God.!! the food is none like I ever taste. I really love it. Hopefully, I can go again.

First and foremost just want to say Shaka bowl is a must go to if you're feeling hungry. This little shop tucked away in Monroe is one of my favorites. I usually go for the tacos cause they are to die for, but today I went with some friends and we opted to go for Mauna Kea Tuna bowl and a spicy salmon bowl and we were not disappointed at all. This dish had everything from flavor to presentation and it just bursted off your tastebuds. The staff is very friendly and seem to enjoy what they do and the results show for themselves. I highly recommend Shaka bowl to anyone who walks by and is looking to grab a bite to eat, and me and my friends will definitely be coming back for more!!! Keep up the good work, Great environment=Great Food read more

Shaka Kitchen - Poke Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Cute place nestled between a few neighborhood businesses and many dwellings. Plenty of seating and a cool vibe. I personally love the açaí and pitaya bowls and am addicted to the banana chic chip protein balls. I want to try other things but I usually don't get past these items. I didn't have a smoothie once or twice- very good. And got the choc chip cookies- good. I wish that they had some nutrition information available. I've asked but haven't gotten a reply. read more

The food choices in West Hoboken continue to grow, and Shaka Bowl is another welcome addition. I've visited twice and tried various ingredients in my customized poke bowl. You receive a generous portion for $14, with plenty of protein, so definitely come hungry or be prepared to take some home. Everything tasted fresh and of good quality, only note might be the blackened chicken was a bit bland. The servers/preparers are very professional. Both the food service and the seating areas are kept very clean. It's a small place and ten people could make it feel crowded, although there are a few, small outdoor tables for the nice weather. Shaka Bowl has a loyalty card where you can eventually earn a free item. The hours are excellent, open for early morning coffee and oatmeal, straight through to lunch and dinner. Acai bowls, smoothies, and frozen yogurt are also popular choices. I highly recommend supporting this small business providing the west side of Hoboken with great, healthy food choices. read more

Shaka Kitchen - Poke Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Good smoothies, good quality. Good customer service but very overpriced, 22 dollars for 2 smoothies.

This is an amazing additional to the hoboken food scene. I am utterly obsessed with the vegan funfetti cookie (and im far from vegan). The poke bowls they have are always fresh and amazing. The salmon peanut bowl is my favorite. I havent had a lot of smoothies here just because they arent my thing, but ive had some sips here and there and they are also amazing. Def recommend going here when u want a healthy filling meal or snack. Their bowls come in two sizes which is convenient when i just want to have a small dinner read more

Shaka Kitchen - Salmon bowl - Poke Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

The bowls are our favorite healthy takeout ever! Always so fresh and you get so much food for the money read more

Shaka Kitchen - Build your own Jackfruit (Vegan) 24oz @ Hormone Free Grass Fed Chicken 24oz bowls - Poke Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Worst poke bowl I've ever had. The fish tasted slimy and warm. The rice was not thoroughly cooked through / tasted a few days old. I couldn't even finish the meal bc I got grossed out while eating the mushy texture. Would not come back. read more

Shaka Kitchen - Salmon Poke bowl - Poke Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

I've been trying to find a good poke bowl around the area and came across this place and my prayers have been answered! Definitely recommend It looks to me that the small size poke bowl wasn't going to be enough for me so I decided to go with the large but I couldn't even finish it. A small is enough for you to eat and I didn't feel overstuffed or gross after eating the bowl which made me very happy. With the large you're allowed unlimited sides so that's awesome. If you get the small you're limited to 5 but even that is just the right amount. The only thing I will say is it needs just a little more flavor, I got the teriyaki sauce but seemed too much like soy sauce. Regardless the place was good! read more

Shaka Kitchen - Poke Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Excellent food choices , my second time here and just as consistently yummy and healthy ! Eating a small chicken Shaka bowl with lots of add ins!!i walked in before the lunch crowd so now will order online the extra bowl to bring home to my husband ! Love the decor too!! read more

Definitely a fan of this place! Welcome to Hoboken - you are needed and wanted here. A great place to get poke, acai bowls, and their unique sweet dragon fruit (pitaya) bowls (ask to try it if you are curious, I was!). Its a little pricy, but for the quality and type of food you are getting, thats what it is. The people working there are super nice and helpful and patient for anyone with questions and special food needs. Its primarily a take out place since seating is limited and its a small store front, but thats standard for many of the convenient food places around here. Parking is tough, but thats to be expected and something they cant control. On Whole 30? - this place works for you! I feel like 30% of Hoboken is doing this now so I feel its worth it to include in this review. Get the Mauna Kea over salad, remove the spicy shaka dressing, and make your own (coconut aminos and sesame oil) and bam! Put some flavor in your mouth. Happy shaka! read more

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I have been here a couple of times. I love the new Acai and poke bowl movement. They are absolutely delicious and best of all you do not have to feel bad for eating one. I like the cacao Nutella Acai bowl; it's super filling and a nice power breakfast/lunch. The Acai Bowls will run you 10$. I also enjoy the poke Bowls, I usually just build my own. You can mix and match greens with a base and general protein. Add some sweet and spicy sauce to give it a nice kick. Poke Bowls are a bit more expensive running you 14$. Even though this place is a bit expensive it is still much cheaper then NYC spots. Good luck with parking in the area. Also it is a small seating area. read more

Shaka Kitchen - Acai bowls - Poke Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Excellent food. Fresh and very tasty. Definitely going back again! Perfect blend of spice and flavor.

I was craving some fruit bowls and Shaka Bowl came to my rescue. I ordered my usual bowl that I get at these places- acai, mango, pineapple, banana, granola, honey, and coconut. It was very good and quite filling (I had a large serving). My friend ordered a poke bowl full of fillings and it was very flavorful and good. If I return I will have a hard time deciding on what I want...fruit bowl or poke! My only complaint came with my small hot coffee. The staff clearly forgot that I had ordered it and when it finally came out (after my inquiry), the coffee was lukewarm. I told them about the temperature issue and they said it's because they put cream in it per my request. But that still shouldn't have dropped the temperature of the coffee by that much. The girl behind the counter made it again but with less cream than last time and it was fine. There's some seating inside but I can totally see this place getting packed during warmer months. read more

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After this past Thanksgiving weekend (aka pure gluttony and lots of sleep) I was looking for a healthy detox meal for lunch, and stumbled upon Shaka Bowl. What a great find! For $15 you can get customized poké bowls with fresh, quality ingredients. Yes, it's expensive, but then again we're used to these prices thanks to Honeygrow. They also have acai bowls and smoothies which looked amazing. My coworker and I opted for their preset menu - I had the pineapple bowl and she had the spicy bowl. We were blown away by how good they were! I really wish this place was on Washington, closer to our offices and where all the other lunch places are. It's a bit out of the way, but worth the travel if you can walk there. They did forget the avocado in my bowl for some reason, but they were happy to add them in when I told them. A bit on the pricier side, but fast friendly service and quality food for lunch! read more

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Ordered Shaka Kitchen for the office, for our monthly birthdays celebration. Everyone expected the usual -- and were thrilled by what awaited them. "This is by far the nicest food that has ever been in this kitchen!" one person happily announced. "Where did you find this? This is incredible?!" about a dozen others asked. It was a gigantic success with a wide range of very varied palates. Fresh, delicious, nice amount of spice... Usually, the fridge is full of leftovers after a birthday lunch. This food was attacked and so happily devoured. Truly, have never seen a happier office after a catered lunch! read more

I'm really disappointed with the direction Shaka Bowl has gone. I guess it's been around a year since I was last there, and there have been changed both to the structure of the menu (which I understand from a business perspective) and to the quality of the Acai bowls. Quality of food: I came here for the Acai bowls. They were delicious and had a smooth, creamy texture to them. They were also served in wide bowls so that you could mix all of the toppings with the Acai itself. Now they've transitioned to the gross ice mixture used at a few other shops in Hoboken (it's like eating a $.25 freeze pop, except this freeze pop costs $10) and it's served in a narrow bowl so that, by the time you get to the gross ice mixture, you've eaten all the toppings. The transition to a snow cone / ice-pop / worst sherbet of your life is responsible for the reduction from 5 to 2 stars. Structure of the menu: They now have different size bowls and charge for extra or premium toppings. I understand this move so no hard feelings, but since I mentioned how nice it was to get unlimited toppings in my last review, I thought I'd update it here. read more

Clean, fast and healthy eating! Shaka Bowl is one of the many spots around Hoboken / JC that are serving up the poke / acai / smoothie combo. I've only tried their smoothies and they have always been fresh, filling and delicious. On my most recent trip I ordered the First Wave which had a mix of coconut milk, cold brew, banana, cocoa and coconut. Super interesting and way different than your traditional green or fruit smoothie. Plus gave me a jolt of energy thanks to the cold brew! I'm not a big fish person and I really like how they have several poke options with different proteins. You can order your bowl with chicken, tofu, shrimp, steak or pulled pork. I guess that makes it less of a poke and more of a healthy bowl? Whatever it is, I'm really into it. Next time I return I will definitely be trying some of that. They always have a long line and it's not surprising. Looking forward to returning! read more

Incredibly disappointed in the horrible management at this establishment. I order from Shaka Bowl weekly, sometimes twice a week, my breakfast order for 2 typically averages $50 and I always ask for potatoes on the side for dietary reasons (I have Celiac Disease and the fried potatoes are not gluten free). It has never been an issue until today. When I called to make the request I received an attitude but just assumed it was a disgruntled employee until my order arrived and I received this bizarre note. When I called back I was informed that it was the owner who wrote the note. She still had an attitude and was completely disrespectful. I tried explaining why the request was made but instead of listening to me she hung up laughing at me. This whole situation was handled poorly. If my request was too much to ask she had the opportunity to tell me so over the phone instead of sending me an immature note. Don't market your restaurant as allergy friendly/vegan/gluten free just to be "trendy" if you can't actually make simple modifications. There are plenty of businesses in Hoboken that will accommodate simple requests for food allergies. I'll take my business elsewhere and suggest you do as well. read more

Shaka Kitchen - Poke Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

I was definitely impressed with the decor in this place and I was immediately greeted by the staff behind he counter. Although I didn't get to try any food because I had just ate but my daughter wanted a smoothie she ordered the Happy Hawaiian . I kid you not that I had in my hand in two minutes. That's fast. It was delicious perfect blend of fruits .I will definitely come back to try a Poke bowl and Açaí bowl. I saw a few people with the Poke Bowls as I was walking out and it looked yummy. read more

I've only ever ordered their acai bowls and it's been disappointing. I regularly buy these from Playa Bowls or Frutta Bowls so I guess I have higher expectations since these places specialize in only these bowls. The açaí base at Shaka is always tasteless probably because it's made in advance and then frozen. I have gotten chunks of ice in my base which is very unappetizing. The fruit it usually too ripe also. Soggy strawberries and brown bananas don't make for a good bowl. The service is also disappointing. The person making the bowl always seems annoyed. read more

I was ROOTING for you , all of HOBO was rooting for you. Like literally I'm giving the over all experience a mere 3 stars. I was running really late to work and this was the only place open that was going to be able to service me. I'm very picky when it comes to my smoothie bowls my favorite place is ( The Juice House ) so I hold every smoothie bowl place to a " juice house" standard. I had less than 5 minutes to order, get my food and be at my job. As soon as I walked in I was pissed had to go to work. The vibes were so chill , I felt like I was on the beach eating at a tiki bar or something. I was greeted with a smile and a hello from everyone except the cashier. This was my first time here and they a very large menu that I need to look over before making my selection. The ordering process was fast and simple. They took my order and made it in under 3 minutes NOT lying. That's why they are getting three stars because it was quick as hell and handed to me with a smile already in a bag with napkins. NOW The reason why I'm upset is because they are untruthful. Their pitaya base is not 100 % pitaya which I hate when places make " blends" because its not the real thing. They should note that this a pitaya or acai blend. The pitaya was so watery and tasted like bananas versus actual pitaya. It also had a lot of coconut in it as well that was not disclosed. I'm concerned because if I was allergic to anything I would not have known. I understand pitaya is very expensive and which is why alot of these places make blends in the first place to stretch the product but it doesn't taste the same. I was very disappointed in that. A 16 oz bowl is 9 dollars way overpriced. I would dine with them again but instead of a smoothie bowl I would get the poke bowl. read more

Shaka Kitchen - Pretty Pretty artwork every where ! - Poke Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

This place is the bomb diggity in terms of their pitaya bowls. For about $10 you get this healthy, and refreshing bowl with all the fruit/nut toppings you desire (unlimited toppings). Although the bowl may look small it's guaranteed to make you full and worth the money. I haven't tried the poke here just yet but will eventually get to it sometime in the future. What this business needs to get is a rewards program going so it'll entice customers to return more often! read more

Poke was great even when delivered! Great for a filling meal that tastes healthy. Would recommend to anyone that needs a smoothie and grain or poke bowl simultaneously. read more

I recently replied to an email from the owner of Shaka Bowl about the response I got to my original review from her former business partner. She replied almost immediately to let me know that the initial issue had been addressed and that this person is no longer with the company. I'm happy to give them another chance. I believe in supporting local Hoboken businesses and was a big supporter of SB before. I was really grateful to get the reply I should have gotten in the first place. Thanks KG. read more

Decent size, good value (it's like 3 sushi rolls)...but not real poke. The marinade on top of the fish is not authentic. Great concept but poor execution. I see from all the reviews that people complain about the price, however due to the portion size I believe it's more than fair. If I was in the area looking for a nice easy clean lunch, I would deathly come here. Now we, if you are looking for authentic Hawaiian pokey, save your changes and fly to Hawaii. read more

Shaka Bowl has quickly become one of my favorite spots in Hoboken. The only thing I'm upset about is that it wasn't around when I lived in Hoboken! I've only had the smoothies and the baked goods but wow, they are delicious! My favorite smoothie is the Hilo smoothie. It's not too sweet and I love anything with peanut butter in it. What really stands out here are the vegan funfetti and chocolate chip cookies. I can't express to you how delicious these are. Usually when I have a vegan cookie, I can tell...not with these! They are always fresh and will satisfy anyone's sweet cravings. If you are in the area and looking for something healthy and fresh, this is the place for you. Their variety extends well beyond smoothies and smoothie bowls. read more