What happened? This was great place for years but recently (last year or so) the food and consistency has dropped off quite a bit. From the tacos to the smoothies and even the bowls. The ingredients don't taste as fresh as before and with everything going up in price both my wife and I stopped going here. Especially after I finally asked for a redo of my smoothie last week which tasted "off" but was refused claiming it was how it was meant to be. LOL - seriously after drinking about 50 or more of these - I would know. I'm done. read more

The cashier was just not interested in helping me out to place the order...bad customer service !! The quantity of the food was so less...looked like a leftover take out than the actual food ordered. Such a rip off. Btw I ordered a bowl, what I got for $10 is a SUPER MINI BOWL ! Never going there again ! read more

Shaka Kitchen - Bowl ! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

I came to the spot bc I was craving a poke bowl. So I opened up this app to be lured in by the pictures.... Ordered a large bowl. Pretty sure I paid about 17 with a Diet Coke. Food was all stale rice.. little fish. And a lot of sauce. Was pretty bad. Left me upset and def not satisfied. Food came out really quick. But quality was just trash. read more

Great tasty tacos, especially the lava rock shrimp. The only thing is that the tacos weren't very hot as soon as we got it. We were able to do indoor dining during COVID. The kombucha on tap was good too. read more

Shaka Kitchen - 3 Tiki Tacos , Lava Rock Shrimp Tacos, kombucha - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

We ate here yesterday and neither bathroom has a surface big enough for changing a baby. :-( There is floor space but I wasn't desperate enough. The bathroom on the left has ample space to install a change table and that would be so awesome! We did a "build your own snack size bowl" for our older son and he seemed to like the food. We just have to remember to ask for no sesame seeds (and not choose cabbage). We'll keep coming back! Shaka Bowl always seems to have the nicest amount of space for our stroller and I want to try the custom bowl I've planned for next time! read more

Stopped by with a friend from LA, we liked our açaí bowls (small was the perfect size) and we felt although the base with a little too frozen/icy-- fruit was delicious! The granola was good but she preferred a chunkier granola, we did like that the bottom had some granola as well which was a nice touch. I also added Nutella, and it added a sweet touch! I would come back for sure- the location is also beautiful and really inviting !! Great addition to the other location on Monroe st. read more

Shaka Kitchen - Açaí bowls! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Shaka Kitchen is delicious and run by an incredible staff that works hard and is kind. They care about the community and important causes around them which is so appreciated. I've tried their Banananutty bowl as well as a few smoothies and everything I've had there is incredible! Next up on my list is everything else on their menu! read more

Shaka instantly brought me back to Hawaii! I've been missing Hawaiian food since I got back months ago. Finally there's a place that sells not overly sweetened açai bowl and fresh poke. The ingredients are very fresh and the flavor was rich and tropical. It's perfect for the warm weather! read more

Great atmosphere and nice place! The lava rock shrimp tacos were really good as well as the chicken tiki tacos. The caulipua tacos on the other hand were very bland and almost sour(hence the 4*). The presentation of the food is really great and wow, the tacos were loaded to the top (as you can see from the photo). I was also amazed at how fast it all got prepared. Overall a good place to come and grab some healthy grub! Would go back for the lava rock shrimp tacos! read more

Shaka Kitchen - Lava Rock Shrimp, CauliPua Tacos, Tiki Tacos (3 Tacos), Mauna Kea - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Big Island açaí bowl is really yummy, a little on the pricier end though. They have a self-order option which makes it easy for a quick pickup read more

Shaka Kitchen - Big Island - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

May 2022 - My wife and I just had the most fantastic lunch ... the food was bursting with flavor. The service was excellent. Try it, you'll like it. read more

I ordered two poke bowls and chips and gauc. When I opened the poke bowls, I immediately smelled a strong bad fish smell. I tried giving them the benefit of the doubt and tried taking a bite, but it tasted even worse than it smelled. I had to throw both bowls out as I didn't feel they were safe t eat. The gauc also had an appetizing brown/dark green color and tasted like it was made a week ago. I've never had to throw an entire order out before because it felt unsafe to eat, but there's a forst time for everything. And I find it hard to believe they didn't know the tuna was bad if I was able to smell it while the fish was covered in sauce. And same thing for the guac, I find it hard to believe that they didn't know the gauc was old since it visibly looked off. Maybe I just caught them on a bad (very bad) day, but giving someone old and bad food across their entire order is completely unacceptable and is bound to make someone sick. read more

Packed in a long container so you can't mix up the ingredients. Very little meat (and it's cooked but cold) and tastes rubbery, in fact I just took it all out because it's just bad - and they forgot to add the sauce.... Doesn't taste great at all - especially for what it costs. I'm now basically eating a 13 dollar container of brown rice. read more

Shaka Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

The woman who work there are amazing and know me by first name. Thanks to them I have cut back on soda dramatically and increased my water consumption. I am happy to say I lost almost 7 lbs in a month and feel better. Thank you ladies read more

Shaka Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

I loved everything about this place. My family needed a quick bite to eat before our son's basketball game at Stevens and we picked Shaka Bowl on a whim. The variety is fabulous. My son had a poke bowl, my husband had breakfast tacos and I enjoyed a delicious açaí bowl. The service was efficient, the restroom was perfectly clean and the interior decor added the perfect vibe. Thank you for offering LaCroix to drink! I'm sad that I live 3 hours away, or I would be a regular for sure. read more

Shaka Bowl is definitely a favorite for me on Washington Street in Hoboken! They have such a great variety of food options here. I can always go for one of their smoothies, the flavors are perfect combinations that always seem to hit the spot and the person is definitely large which is really nice. They have a pretty typical poke selection and it is also customizable as well as their açai section. I've noticed that they also have pastries made fresh. There is a lot of seating in this location and usually a small line but always worth the wait. They also have things like tacos and salads available. I recently tried a fall menu special salad and it was so good! I would recommend pretty much everything I have had on their menu so far and will always be going back to try more at this location! read more

This is my go to poke bowl spot! I always get the tuna with spicy mayo and they have really good service too. Love this gem in downtown Hoboken. read more

The atmosphere is to die for, i just wanted to find excuses to be able to hang there all day. I went to school in Hoboken and have been making yearly trips back to the area. Last year I had a bowl from playa bowls which was good, but nothing compared to shaka bowls. From the amazing wood tables and chandeliers to the delicious acai bowls this place is a hit. Wishing it was around when I lived here! read more

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Here because a seemingly problematic review was posted on social media. I too, have been here frequently and have noticed the unhappy employees. The biggest indicator that the team is not properly run is the constant new faces I see here. Also the food quality has gone down tremendously. I loved Shaka at one point , but I have overheard managers making snarky comments at employees. Not cool. I'm glad the dictatorship is coming to light !!!! read more

Have eaten at Shaka a few times and it is consistently good. They have the best poke bowls in Hoboken in my opinion and the jackfruit tacos are unreal. The staff is always friendly and the place is always super clean. Highly recommend! read more

Best poke spot in hoboken! Unlimited toppings -- that's unheard of! They serve high quality ingredients, and it's so filling. Highly recommend read more

Shaka Kitchen - 24 oz. Large Build Your Own Poke Bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Just moved to Hoboken and upon seeing this place I knew it was one of the first places I'd have to try! The atmosphere is really neat and resembles the Playa Bowls atmosphere. You can order at the front or they have easy to use kiosks in the restaurant as well. I customized my own poke bowl and boy was that tasty. Nice bite size pieces of fresh salmon, so many sauces to try and unlimited toppings! The large bowl did come out to $14 but it was truly delicious and made with care. I can't wait to try more bowls from this place. Definitely one of my new go to lunch spots. read more

I stopped by here today for a bowl. Service was fast and friendly. My bowl was delicious. Will definitely be back. read more

Shaka Kitchen - Shaka Bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Pretty good açaí bowl, on par with what I get back home at Nugget (local supermarket chain). What really sets it apart are the unique toppings. Vibe/decor was really nice and staff excellent. read more

This is my new açaí bowl place / poke / coffee. Yes! All in one place. I love a good açaí bowl and I've tried them all in this area, this is the best one yet! The açaí isn't packed with sugar and they don't cheap you out and charge for every single additional topping. Their poke bowls are fresh and the cold brew is a hidden gem. read more

Shaka Kitchen - Açaí bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Shaka Kitchen helped us bring a Luau themed event to our team meeting - and it was a huge hit!!! The Kahlua pork and salmon poke bowls were absolutely FRESH and delicious, and, the best part is that we did not need to break the bank for such high quality food, thanks to Kiersten. Kiersten guided us in choosing the dishes and portions for our event, knowing our budget and team needs. The flavors were refreshing, the food was FANTASTIC, and the team first-class!! Can't wait to host more events and try out all the other delicious options on the menu! Thank you, Shaka Kitchen!! read more

We placed a catering order from Shaka for a company breakfast and could not have been more happy. Everything arrived on time, in perfect portions and cute stickers for the brand. You can tell this is a business run by passionate people. Kiersten was very responsive and handled our request in a timely manner - recommending thawing time for bowls, answering allergy questions and helping with set up - so that our employees could have breakfast on time. Not only was the experience very easy, the bowls were delicious! People were grabbing seconds and complimenting colors, taste and mix of ingredients. Way to go Shaka Kitchen! read more

LOVE SHAKA BOWL I just moved out of Hoboken to the Upper East Side and I'm so sad I can't bring them with me. I only started trying them towards the end of my time in Hoboken, and I'm so sad I waited. My favorite smoothie is the one with Cold Brew and coconut in it - always was a great pick me up when hungover. Acai bowls are great too! read more

As you walk into the place it feels like every corner of the place was designed with love. The food is great! The people are great! Would def go back again!!! read more

Shaka Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Ordered via Uber Eats. Placed my order at 710pm and was told delivery would be made by 750pm. Food showed up at 830pm with a missing bowl. I called the store and the manager laughed at me and said "I remember putting the bowls in the bag." Excuse me? She also knew exactly which bowl was missing (we ordered 2) so not sure how that could be if she placed both bowls in the bag herself. She finally said "I guess we can refund you for the missing bowl." Yeah that'd be great considering I never received it.... Absolutely horrific experience, made worse by the manager I spoke to. Will absolutely never order from this place again. read more

Had a spicy salmon poke bowl and vitamin sea smoothie. Everything was just blah. No taste. Waste of money. Not sure why the reviews are so high. Disappointed. read more

Been here twice and got the bowl both times! First time, we got the tuna, and second time, chicken, we got everything except fresh onions... sooooo good! However didn't love their taco or the guac read more

Shaka Kitchen - Tuna bowl, chicken taco, and guac - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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Now the Hawaiian frenzy has arrived to the East Coast I'm very happy that Shaka bowl has arrived to the main strip in town right by City Hall and the Path station, I was delighted to be greeted by staff when I entered and they were very helpful and you can even customize if you don't see anything on the menu, they take cash/credit, they also have gender neutral bathrooms and free WiFi. Very friendly for families with kids and one of the managers were very friendly asking how my meal was, which I feel shows excellent customer service and showed that they cared and would even take criticism/advise which you rarely see, they have plenty of staff, I definitely would go back. Highly recommend their bowls or their smoothies read more

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Got a Acai bowl the day after biking all over and it was so refreshing and delicious. I got a special with strawberries, bananas, nutella and cacao nibs on top. I can't wait to try one of their poke bowl next. read more

Shaka Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Well, they made this place sound like the best poke in Hoboken. Actually, I had the ah tuna and I have tasted better. Food was made to order, counter staff was nice and helpful and the decor was good but the food was plain. So just remember, there are a dozen more pokes and bowls on Washington st. Make this if they are full of people. read more

Shaka Kitchen - Dining area. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Highly recommend this place! Their smoothies are probably the best I've had. I always get the Hilo smoothie and add blueberries and it is just so yum!! Can't wait to try the rest of the menu items :) read more

Shaka Kitchen - Hilo Smoothie! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Interesting place, they have such a huge store and a lot space. But they didn't give us any instructions how to order poke bowl. No assistance from the cashier about ordering food, too. The menu on the board is so small that I can barely see the words. Too many restrictions to make your own poke bowl. I still don't get why they hide all the food in the back instead of displaying in the front and letting customer choose by what we saw. I would say they'll have hard time competing with makai poke. Not as much choices as makai poke and service is not as good as them. Just saying read more

Shaka Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

I don't get to go to Shaka often, because I live in Jersey City and don't get to Hoboken as often as I'd like. I remember waiting outside the day Shaka Bowl opened back on Monroe st. This was before they even offered delivery, I remember Kiersten saying they wouldn't offer delivery until they figured out a way to ensure the delivery process wouldn't impact the wonderful quality of the food. I've been a convert ever since. The quality of ingredients, the care in which each item is made, the amazing flavors, there's a reason they were able to open the location on Washington St- because they are the bomb- duh. I had the pleasure of trying the avocado egg rolls- just wow. Perfectly crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, perfectly salted, served with the most heavenly dipping sauce. While here I obviously needed to get a poke bowl as well. Layered with super fresh greens and zucchini noodles, topped with loads of fresh Ahi Tuna, loads of yummy fresh toppings, and amazing house spicy Shaka sauce, and Hawaiian Ponzu. My first bite, I audibly said Oh My God. It was truly so delicious, so fresh, the best contrast of textures, literally everything you could possibly ask for. This was 5 hours ago and I cannot stop thinking about how yummy it was. I love that it's a girl power owned business, and another win is they're jersey girls- LOVE IT ALL! read more

Shaka Kitchen - Build your own Sushi Grade Ahi Tuna 16oz - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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The rock shrimp tacos were really good! There were like 4-6 shrimps per taco which was a lot! Super good thai chilli flavor and fresh mango. read more

Shaka Kitchen - Lava Rock Shrimp tacos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

So I came here because my sister and I wanted something refreshing after going to the gym and it was pretty hot out. I looked up poke and acai bowls on yelp because she was craving poke and I was craving a bowl and we found this place on yelp (as it was Hot & New). We luckily found street parking nearby so we walked from there (parking is hard to find here so take anything you find haha or else pay a price for the parking garage). The place is big and the atmosphere was very "island-like". The staff was friendly and brought our food to our table. You get to custom make your food or choose one that was already pre-made. I made my own pitaya bowl and it was only $10 ($11.73 with tax) and my sister made her own poke bowl for the same amount. There was way more than we expected and I personally liked it a lot more than any other acai bowl place I have ever been to because it was worth my money (I could barely finish so I had to take it home with me haha). Definitely, recommend this place out! I just really love this neighborhood and all the food places nearby~! read more

Shaka Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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