Cancel

Open app

Search

Shaka Kitchen

3.9 (132 reviews)
Loading...

Order Shaka Kitchen Takeout or Delivery

Shaka Kitchen Photos

SHAKA KITCHEN ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Moderate noise
Hipster
Casual
Trendy

You might also consider

More like Shaka Kitchen

Recommended Reviews - Shaka Kitchen

Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
Yelp app icon
Browse more easily on the app
Review Feed Illustration

Reviews With Photos

CauliPua Tacos and House Iced Coffee
Gabby A.

I think that I had high expectations for Shaka Kitchen after watching the owner's "Chopped" episode. Unfortunately, these expectations were definitely not met; I really would like to come back and try something else here because the lunch I had here was very disappointing. The iced latte I got was watery and the cauliflower tacos were nearly inedible with how easily they totally fell apart, plus they had an unsatisfying flavor with way too many raw jalapeños for my taste. As a plus, the place is great to do work! Lots of seating and free wifi.

Kilauea Bowl
Alex R.

I discovered this neighborhood like Columbus while attending my son's basketball game nearby. I was pretty hungry and saw POKE BOWL as I was passing by Shaka Kitchen. There were a lot of people and the area looked mad nice so without even consulting reviews, I took a chance. As a precursor, the two ladies working that Saturday morning were 5-star material. They offered to bring the food over even though they didn't have to. Even more, they had to deal with customers looking at their phone after calling their names repeatedly for their order. This place was small. Was looking at your selfies really that fascinating? Mainly, this is a review of my salmon "poke bowl" or the Kilauea. It was mostly a brown rice bowl with a sprinkle of sushi bits and edamame topped with "wonton crisps" most likely for the Asian effect. It had the taste and feel of stale healthy cereal. The avocado slices were fresh though and even picture worthy, but overall this bowl lacked one thing: FLAVOR! Whatever sauce on here was light and tasted more like balsamic vinaigrette. It was the most sanitized, culturally-erased and ethnically-cleansed poke bowl I ever had. This meal had me wanting for shoyu, soy sauce, wasabi, Sriracha , seaweed and even Cholula took take things up. Yelp classifies this place as "hipster." As a person who unknowingly helped gentrify a few neighborhoods. I disagree. These folks in here looked like they had a good healthcare program and some had multiple kids they would apologize to...ya know what I mean?

Coconut Crusted Shrimp & Grilled Mango Salsa Tacos
Ipsita D.

Ordered via DoorDash. The Coconut Crusted Shrimp & Grilled Mango Salsa Tacos looked kind of dry & unappetizing but actually were pretty tasty. I was disappointed with my Half Sushi Grade Salmon / Wild Caught Ahi Tuna (build your own bowl) because at $26 it was fairly little fish & mainly was base & toppings & sauce. For these prices they should be providing more quantity of the protein instead of me having to search for it!

Sofyan S.

Food (5/5): Ordered the Lava Rock tacos in a set of 3 and the South Point smoothie. The Lava Rock Tacos were nice a crispy with a good blend of flavors. Tasted super fresh and liked combination of mango, cabbage and shrimp. The South point smoothie was well blended and the right amount of sweetness. The only complaint is that it was too runny consistency and seemed a bit watered down. They could've put more fruit. Service (4/5): You order from a tablet which has nice photos of the menu item. The place was relatively empty when we came and the tacos and smoothie took around 10 minutes to come out. Ambiance (5/5): Nice tropical environment in the restaurant. There is a lot of seating with high top tables and some bench plus low top tables.

Menu
Nadia A.

Walking around the area looking for a heathy option after a cycling class. I decided on Shaka as people seemed to like this place and had variety of options and I was looking for a smoothie. I order the first wave with chocolate protein and service was attentive and fast with my order. The place itself is very nice with variety of seating. My smoothie was pretty bigger which was great for the rice. I thought it would be sweater but it did the trick as a nice treat as it was as fiiling as I how'd it would be but did the trick and tasted good! Would come back to try something else !

Jackie S.

Ugh, Shaka, I wanted to like you. I really did. I got the large big island bowl and added peanut butter and almonds. Honestly, the bowl didn't taste like anything. It seemed very watered down like they put too much ice in the blend. Sad. Their selection is also limited and they don't offer green smoothie bowls, nor can you customize the base (like having peanut butter blended into it versus on top). On the plus side, they offer two different sizes though I wish their large were bigger. Inside is very cool and staff is friendly. Perhaps better for poke bowls. If you want a smoothie bowl you're better off going to Playa a few blocks away.

Kaitlin L.

Where do I start!? As a brain cancer / surgery survivor eating fresh, clean food is important to me. It's very rare to find a place with ownership who cares about the integrity and quality of the food they sell, from the meat to the salad dressing. Not only is the quality of the food superb but the taste is even better. After years of takeout and dropping in for my regular smoothie, I met the two lovely sisters who own all locations a few months ago. The owners were doing a photo shoot outside, and my sister, dog, niece , nephew and a very large double stroller rolled up. It was hot, and we needed to sit down but didn't want to interfere with the photo shoot. The owners stopped the photoshoot and had us sit down, had a lovely conversation and treated us as if we were family. Oh! And the restaurant is always spotless and very clean! Hard to choose a favorite item since the entire menu is delicious, but my top ordered times are: the Shaka bowl, waipio bowl, detox smoothie, big island açaí bowl, lava rock tacos.. I could go on forever!! Here's a photo of my small size bowl from takeout tonight.

Hana G.

Been here a few times now and never disappoints. The Food: the food is great. It's good for a light bite to eat. We love getting the shrimp tacos and the shaka bowl. It is perfect for this summer weather. The service: the food came out pretty fast and the people there were nice. The ambiance: cute interior and i like how there's outside seating for these hot summer days!

Tiki Tacos
Omary P.

The costumer service is friendly and attentive. However, the meal was too mushy and I frankly did not enjoy. The onions were very pronounced as well. There were big chunks of onions all over. I enjoy this place the first time, when I tried the tiki tacos. But this meal was not pleasant to eat at all.

Pineapple a Day
Natty C.

Good for a quick bite. I ordered online through Grub Hub. Their bowls are on the pricier and small side. They have pokè and acaì bowls, I tried one of their poké bowls. You can also make your own bowl. I sat outside to enjoy my bowl and their outside seating is cute and comfy.

Jackfruit taco. Large portion size, tacos were overflowing needed a fork, so yummy!!
Alia K.

Delicious vegetarian jackfruit tacos, large portion size. Great place to work from, lots of outlets and tables. Good vibes all around. Thanks Shaka!

Daniel L.

Ordered two lava rock tacos for delivery, the taste was amazing, but unfortunately the tacos were super soggy. Not sure if it was because of the delivery packaging or because too much water and sauce in the package. The wrapper literally fell apart when trying to eat, so I had to use a fork.

Lava Rock Tacos
Tara F.

Really good lava rock tacos! Filled to the brim and loved the spicy sauce they had on them

YAS!!!

See all

6 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

6 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Krista G.

Krista G.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Krista G.

Krista G.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Very unique, fresh, delicious food. Worth trying even if it isn't your normal jam - maybe they'll sway you!

Business owner information

Photo of Krista G.

Krista G.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

6 years ago

Yessssss I got the bowl with shrimp in it. Was afraid they'd give me a couple but they definitely made it meaty. I'm happy :)

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

6 years ago

I like the healthy options offered here, however, there were fuzzy white hairs in my gojiberries. I'm

Business owner information

Photo of Krista G.

Krista G.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

7 years ago

Hangover smoothie with rolled oats banana bites are amazing. It's my post workout routine to go here on most of the days.

Business owner information

Photo of Krista G.

Krista G.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Krista G.

Krista G.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Jamie K.
4
116
19

7 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Krista G.

Krista G.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

7 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Krista G.

Krista G.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Krista G.

Krista G.

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 0
Photo of John S.
65
76
14

7 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

6 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Krista G.

Krista G.

Helpful 3
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Vicky S.
337
52
11

8 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Krista G.

Krista G.

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

7 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Krista G.

Krista G.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

7 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Krista G.

Krista G.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Nunu C.
0
38
26

8 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Krista G.

Krista G.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

7 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Krista G.

Krista G.

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Eda D.
1
23
67

7 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

7 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Krista G.

Krista G.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

7 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0
Photo of Debbie D.
19
64
222

8 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Krista G.

Krista G.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

7 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Krista G.

Krista G.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Joy L.
148
20
7

8 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Krista G.

Krista G.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Amanda W.
238
21
2

6 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Krista G.

Krista G.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

6 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Krista G.

Krista G.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

Page 3 of 4

Ask the Community - Shaka Kitchen

Is the almond butter and peanut butter sugar free?

Not sure but it does not taste sugary. Its just like plain nut butter.

Don’t See Your Question? Ask Away!

You might also consider

Seven Valleys - Chicken Soltani (~$24 on UberEats)

Seven Valleys

4.2(214 reviews)
0.7 mi
•$$

Came here for brunch, the food was really good and enjoyed the light decor. Service was decent but…read moreshe missed that we asked for the eggs over medium - all good though. It was also a shame they didn't have one of the items on the already short brunch menu but the chocolate tahini French toast was to die for! Not too sweet either. The tea was delicious, we really liked the saffron honeycomb touch. The platter was nice too, but it would've been nice if a meat option was available to come with it. Would love to come back for their dinner menu!

I had heard great things about Seven Valleys and wanted to give it a try…read more I stopped in for a late lunch and ordered with chicken kebab plate with an extra beef skewer plus a cherry soda. The cherry soda was presented beautifully and had a tasty flavor, but there was way too much syrup. It was very sweet. The plate comes simply with rice, a small dish of cucumber tomato salad, your protein and a lime wedge. You also get hummus or a piece of baklava. I chose the hummus that came in a very small ramekin. When I order a mix grill or Persian food, the plate usually looks a little more exciting and robust. This seemed paired down. I could have used a charred onion or a pickled vegetable. The cucumber tomato salad was good, the chicken was moist and the beef was tender. The rice was a little disappointing. The hummus tasted a bland, like it needed more tahini, garlic, salt and lemon. I know I was one of the last people in for lunch, maybe my timing was a bit off. I've heard rave reviews from other people!

Photos
Seven Valleys - Interiors

Interiors

Seven Valleys - Interiors

Interiors

Seven Valleys - Chicken Kabob Lunch Special

See all

Chicken Kabob Lunch Special

Le Botaniste - Spicy Chili Sin Carne

Le Botaniste

4.7(22 reviews)
2.2 mi•Midtown West

I came here on my most recent visit to the city when with my family. Walking it, it felt very much…read morelike a Vegan SweetGreen. They had a menu of curated salads and bowls but you also had the ability to create your own. Everything looked and smelled very fresh and the restaurant itself looked bright, fun and eclectic. The service was very friendly and we were assisted and guided promptly. There were so many interesting sounding menu items so it was a struggle in deciding what to order! I ended up opting for the burrito chipotle bowl as the sound of jackfruit and guacamole together just sounded amazing! The food was prepared quickly and we were able to find a table as there were ample ones available. The seating was comfortable and we indulged in our food. I loved how well seasoned everything was in my dish and the spiced beans, rice, jackfruit and guacamole all melded together quite nicely. I left feeling uplifted and my family also thoroughly enjoyed their meals, with my cousin raving about the superb texture of her falafel. We got some cookies to go and those ended up being nice and soft and indulgent and not overly sweet. I highly recommend this restaurant if you want a restaurant that is healthy and conveniently located to many great NYC sites! I love how there's something for everyone too!

A Hidden Gem That Completely Changed My Perspective on Vegan Food…read more Yesterday was my first visit to Le Botaniste, and I honestly wasn't sure what to expect. The storefront and fresh drinks first caught my attention, so I thought it was mostly a juice or beverage spot. The moment I walked inside, I realized it was so much more. The restaurant has a warm, inviting atmosphere, and everything looked incredibly fresh. You can immediately tell they take pride in the quality of their food. The highlight of our visit was the exceptional customer service from Alan. He welcomed us with a smile, took the time to explain the menu, answered all of our questions, and gave us recommendations based on what we were looking for. His knowledge and enthusiasm made choosing our meals easy. Alan recommended their most popular bowl, the Pasta Bolognese, and mentioned it was also his personal favorite. After just one bite, I understood why. It was rich, hearty, full of flavor, and if no one had told me it was vegan, I never would have guessed. It has officially become one of my favorite plant-based meals. For my mother, Alan recommended the seasonal Mediterranean Bowl, and it was another excellent choice. I asked her if she enjoyed it, and her response was simple: "Yes... and I want more." That pretty much says it all. The drinks were also fresh, refreshing, and paired perfectly with our meals. Honestly, I don't think you can go wrong with anything on their drink menu. Even if you're not vegan, don't let that stop you from trying this place. Le Botaniste proves that plant-based food can be comforting, satisfying, and packed with incredible flavor. A huge thank you to Alan for making our first visit such a memorable one. Great food is important, but great hospitality makes people want to come back. Needless to say, I'll definitely be back to work my way through the rest of the menu.

Photos
Le Botaniste - Salad bar and counter area

Salad bar and counter area

Le Botaniste - Spicy Chili Sin Carne

Spicy Chili Sin Carne

Le Botaniste - Botanical Menu

See all

Botanical Menu

Red Bamboo - Mmm.... soul.

Red Bamboo

4.1(1.9k reviews)
1.7 mi•Greenwich Village
•$$

I have loved Red Bamboo ever since I went vegan over 10 years ago. It is perfect for date nights,…read morecelebrations, or even just a random Wednesday dinner. Their chicken parm sub goes down in history as the best vegan chicken parm sub, and I will stand by that. My daughter cannot get enough of their BBQ buffalo wings. I also love the popcorn shrimp and roti, and the southern fried chicken dinner is hearty with portions perfect for sharing. It is a tiny, cozy spot where you might be sitting right next to other diners, and it feels like one big family. The heart of this place is undeniable. The owner, Jade, has poured her blood, sweat, and tears into Red Bamboo, but also an incredible amount of love and care. You can feel it the moment you walk in. One of my favorite vegan restaurants in the city, hands down!

My cousin's daughter is vegetarian and whenever they are visiting NYC, I want to make sure I choose…read morea place for dinner where she has lots of options. After reading some reviews on Yelp, I recommended Red Bamboo and a couple of other places and let them pick and they were really excited after reading the menu, so on a rainy Monday, my husband and I met them here for dinner and we're glad we did! The place is small so the tables are intimate but that adds to the ambiance. Our server was super friendly and professional and helped explain the menu to us. We got a variety of appetizers including coconut "chicken", spring rolls and fried zucchini slices (my fave). For my entree, I just ordered an appetizer portion of the "chicken" satay. Everything tasted really good! I don't eat at a lot of vegan places so I'm not clear on whether or not people who are vegan like eating things that are designed to mimic meat so that made for an odd sensation of eating something that was similar in taste and texture to a meat dish. Once I got out of my head, I was just able to enjoy everything for what it was....good tasting food served well in a comfortable restaurant. Even if you're not vegan, I think you'd enjoy this place. I definitely would like to go back.

Photos
Red Bamboo - Hidden treasures vaguely visible from across the street.

Hidden treasures vaguely visible from across the street.

Red Bamboo - Oh, how nice.

Oh, how nice.

Red Bamboo - Hello veggie chops.  welcome to my mouth.

See all

Hello veggie chops. welcome to my mouth.

Green Symphony - 3 goodies made from natural ingredients. Yum!

Green Symphony

4.1(506 reviews)
2.6 mi•Midtown West, Theater District
•$

Yeeks. Found this in my drafts! This is from my visit on March 30, 2025! It's definitely time to…read morego back! **** I'm almost sad to share this place because I love it so much. Went on a Sunday around 1pm and it wasn't so busy. The son who was behind the counter took after his Dad's business and they made it through the pandemic. So kudos just for that. I love the modern renovation. There is a sitting nook that could maybe fit two groups of four. While we were there the takeout orders were coming out swiftly despite made on the spot. Korean style dishes that are vegan, filling, and so very flavorful! The price is about the norm for a quality lunch in midtown. Plenty of cold and hot drinks to choose from! The best part to me were the sorbettos! Some unique ones that I have to go back and try them. I was too full to even attempt it that time!!!

Lots of really tasty-looking vegetarian options! I went with the Yummy Vegetarian Wrap and I'm…read morepleased to say that it was, in fact, yummy! However, it kind of fell apart as I was eating it - the wrap wasn't strong enough to hold the contents without ripping apart. Would definitely still order again, though! Just giving a heads up that it might be a bit of a messy eating experience. The staff were very friendly and helpful! They gave recommendations, which I always love hearing. Tip: they have MINIMAL seating here! So if you show up during lunch hour, plan to take your meal to-go. They can probably seat a maximum of 12 people in their seating area.

Photos
Green Symphony - From the buffet. Eat your kale

From the buffet. Eat your kale

Green Symphony - Cold Salads Buffet

Cold Salads Buffet

Green Symphony - Hot Foods Buffet

See all

Hot Foods Buffet

Shaka Kitchen - breakfast_brunch - Updated October 2026

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...