Time to update my review as my original review was when this kitchen concept was part of Federal Gallery and since has relocated to City Kitchen in Bakery Square. The amount of tuna in the Poké bowl has been reduced while the price has remained relatively steady. But there is the option when ordering to double the amount of tuna for a fixed upcharge. The quantity of the ingredients has remained high. The ambiance of City Kitchen is nice as is the service from the food runners and busing staff (order from a QR code at the table). While the free parking lot can be full (and limits to an hour), the Bakery Square parking garage with a few hours of free parking makes driving here to eat easy. read more

Shaka - Spicy Ahi Tuna Poké bowl (pickled veggies, edamame, avocado, ginger) - Asian Fusion Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

So fun to see them at Bakery Square after having them at the Federal Galley in the past. This place has loads of seating inside and out. They seat you and you have a waiter but can order from the QR code on your phone as well. There's also a big TV outside on the lawn if you want to stay awhile with a drink. I got the truffle tuna poke bowl. Overall, was very yummy. I wish there was maybe a few more things in the bowl, but the size was a perfect portion. I think for the price, you could've gotten a little bit more but hopefully the quality of ingredients make up for that. read more

Shaka - Front black bowl is the truffle tuna poke bowl - Asian Fusion Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Bakery Square is fun and growing. The food hall has some fun options. We enjoyed Shaka and their Hawaiian fusion. Good spicy mango marg with grilled huli chicken and the trio poke. Thought the poke was a little small but then ended up being very filling. Nice outside area with big screen TV and area to enjoy different games. Nice to be able to order easily from all the different restaurants and allow your party to enjoy different options. read more

Shaka - Asian Fusion Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

4.5 stars. Shaka is a Hawaiian-fusion restaurant that is part of the City Kitchen food hall. Shaka's menu lists appetizers such as eggrolls and poke wonton nachos and entrees such as poke bowls, kalua pig, teriyaki tofu, and ramens. Prices are moderate. Customers who want to dine inside the restaurant should either order face-to-face from the kitchen or use their cell phones to scan the QR code at their table. Furthermore, customers who want takeout or delivery may use the Toast website or app. I ate one entree from Shaka, the Hawaiian surf and turf, which contained chicken, shrimp, rice, lettuce, and other vegetables. The ingredients were a good quality, and I enjoyed the flavors very much. I would feel happy to try more menu items in the future. read more

Shaka - Hawaiian surf and turf - Asian Fusion Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

My husband and our friend always loved bed going when it was at Federal Galley. Glad I got to try it at City Kitchen. My friend said she liked the poke bowl. I thought the poke nachos sounded good. When you order at your table there is no way to customize it. It had a lot of stuff on top that I didn't like. Once I removed most of it, it was a bit dry and light on sauce. I also thought the tuna was a bit light too. It was good and I enjoyed it. My husband likes the Kahlua pork. They bring the food very quickly which is nice. I wouldn't mind trying other things there. read more

Shaka - This is the tuna poke nachos. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I had been here previously when it was in The Federal Galley, but I think the quality (and portion size) has gone done with the prices going up. Their garlic shrimp meal is almost $20 for 5 shrimp and a scoop of rice, which is inadequate. read more

I ordered the spicy salmon poke bowl which is $17. They charge you a card use fee which for me was 54 cents, can choose white or brown rice. This bowl has salmon, edame, rice, red pickled onions, chick peas, and is spicy (truly is spicy). I'm a big spicy eater and asian food lover. (Also can order by QR code on the table or online). My opinion is there are too many edame, very few pieces of raw salmon for the price and you mainly get rice. I think the salmon is delicious and flavorful. The price point is high for not much of a return and barely any ingredients or salmon. Staff nice, environment ok. It would help if someone told you the process of the galley as I had no idea to have table number before ordering which is hard by yourself during work lunch. Also did not know about the water jars and cups or etiquette on leaving dishes on table, etc. I think I'd try something else next time as total being over $20 with tip for rice is crazy. read more

Shaka - Spicy Smoked Salmon - Asian Fusion Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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I really love poke and was excited to try a bowl from Shaka. Overall, the spicy smoky salmon bowl was not satisfying. I really did not care for the smoky flavor of the salmon and had hoped the flavors from the rest of the dish would balance it out. That was not the case - there wasn't enough flavor from the rest of the ingredients to mask how off-tasting the salmon ended up being and I was left with a half eaten bowl that I gave to my partner as leftovers. I also didn't note any kicks of spice in the dish. Maybe I didn't order the right thing, or maybe I have higher expectations of poke dishes, especially spicy salmon, a dish I almost always like. The spicy Asian fries however were delicious. They tasted very similar if not the same as the fries from Galley Bakery Square. I ended up mostly eating fries and was glad I ordered them to supplement my meal. The fries were so crispy and the sauce was perfect. read more

Shaka - Spicy Smoked Salmon - Asian Fusion Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I got the spicy smoked salmon bowl & omg!!! So fresh & quality ingredients, it was delicious! Smoked salmon, roe, edamame, chickpeas, pickled veggies, spicy mayo, and I added avocado. I'm still thinking about it. The service was really fast, even during the busy lunch time! I will say the pricing is on the more expensive side but I get it with all of the inflation we're seeing. Wouldn't stop me from going again! read more

Shaka - Spicy Smoked salmon bowl - Asian Fusion Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I stopped by here a couple of Thursdays ago with my wife and kids for lunch. Since it's one of the concept restaurants inside the Federal Galley, there's not too much to say about the inside other than there are a number of shared tables that you can sit at and you can help yourself to water and plates. One thing that I enjoyed is each table had a QR code you could scan and then order and pay for any or all of the restaurants. From Shaka my wife and I ended up ordering a number of different items to share. That includes the spam musubi, loco moco fries and the miso ramen with shrimp added. I first tried the spam Musubi and thought that it was pretty good. The rice was sticky and the spam cooked nicely which made for a nice and filling snack. Up next was the loco moco fries which the menu described as crispy fries loaded with Hawaiian smoked pulled pork and gravy, mozzarella, scallion and toasted sesame. Now I knew this wasn't going to be a true loco moco which I have had enough times in Hawaii and which should come with a burger and eggs but it sounded good and I figured that I would give it a try. It was indeed good as the fries were super crispy and the pork flavorful while the cheese and gravy added different flavors. With that being said, this felt more like a poutine than a loco moco, but it was still tasty. Last but not least was the ramen which was mostly my wife's meal. Still I was able to taste the broth which I enjoyed and the noodles were nice as well. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. My wife and I both enjoyed all of the food that we had and it gave us a small taste of Hawaii in Pittsburgh. read more

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The food hall here has new places since the change of ownership. The outside seating area is nice and recently upgraded for more space. The service was good and you order food at the table with your phone from a QR code. Shaka has a lot of food asian inspired options and their poke bowls are very filling! I got the dragon poke bowl with half rice and half greens and it was great. The matcha lemonade was good and not overly sweet. read more

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Really quite remarkable food with lots of flavor. I had the Hawaiian Bibimbap, which consists of Hawaiian pulled pork, fried egg, pickled vegetables, cucumber, pineapple, onion, gochujang mayo, toasted sesame. The mayo and teriyaki combine to create a very complex and delicious flavor. Very satisfying and quite healthy. read more

Shaka - Bimibap - Asian Fusion Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

A take-out spot that serves a fusion of Hawaiian-Asian cuisine, offering poke, rice bowls, ramen, and tacos. ----- Hawaiian Bibimbap: Hawaiian pulled pork, fried egg, pickled vegetables, cucumber, pineapple, onion, gochujang mayo, and toasted sesame ($15). The rice bowl was good overall and I liked the incorporation of pineapple. The pulled pork was surprisingly juicy with soft, fatty parts. Rice underneath had flavor resembling that of sushi rice. The portion is adequate for its price. ----- The business is inside the Federal Galley food hall. Be prepared to state which table number you will be seated at when ordering. The cashier was not friendly and a $0.48 credit card fee was charged without notice. Wi-Fi is available but requires entering a valid email. read more

Shaka - Hawaiian Bibimbap: Hawaiian pulled pork, fried egg, pickled vegetables, cucumber, pineapple, onion, gochujang mayo, toasted sesame ($15). - Asian Fusion Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

a nice casual place inside city kitchen! you seat yourself and use a qr code on the tables to order. water, napkins, and extra utensils are available in self-serve stations around the place. if you get confused or can't find the stations, no worries: the staff are so nice!! the poke bowls are on the pricier end but are pretty solid portion sizes overall. don't get the avocado add-on ($1) because you'll get barely a single slice, haha. read more

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Have been to Shaka a few times but guess I have not written a review. The 4 concepts at the Federal Galley are interesting and have tried all of them. Shaka is probably my favorite. The Poke bowls and Rice Bowls always seem to be good and have a lot of flavor and fresh ingredients. Recently tried the Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp rice bowl and really enjoyed the combination of flavors with the pickled ginger and crisp shallots and a nice line flavor. If you are at the Federal Galley this is a good option. read more

Shaka - Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp - Asian Fusion Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Stopped in last week after I looked up the Shaka menu online and found myself drooling a few nights hence as I first read about the Hawaiian bibimbap. Basically I loved it. The rice was well-cooked without being crunchy or mushy. The vegetables were fresh and crisp, and the sauce and pulled pork marinades really worked well together. Lots of meat in the bowl. Gratefully the dish wasn't too spicy either. Portion size was large enough to share and this meal sits pretty heavy so I wouldn't recommend intense exercise afterwards (I made this mistake). Many other options to try on the menu and I can guarantee that I will be back to test out more of it. read more

Shaka - Hawaiian Bibimbap - Asian Fusion Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

After a night out at the casino which ended up with me passing the pho joint on my way to my uber, I could not shake the deep craving for the pho I didn't get before catching my ride. When I explained this to my husband who could not for the life of me figure out how I could eat pho for breakfast (ok ok, brunch) he suggested federal galley since he could get anything besides my weird breakfast hangover craving. It is everything I dreamed it would be. I got the kalua pork which worked perfectly in the rich broth. All of the flavors blended more and more throughout the meal creating this great balance of savory and spicy. I'll say that it might even have been better the next day. I'm looking forward to trying many more options at Shaka, as their entire menu has my interest piqued. read more

Shaka - Kalua pork pho - Asian Fusion Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

During weekend brunch hours at the Federal Galley, I ordered Shaka's Korean tempura shrimp bowl. I felt a craving for tempura, and this mostly satisfied it. There were options for white rice, brown rice, or salad greens; I decided to go for what I'm used to with white rice. The shrimp was crispy, although I didn't get a sense that it was that fresh. I tasted sweet/sour/spicy flavors overall with the bowl (the Korean part). It was also nicely presented. However, once I got underneath the tempura shrimp, the balance is off since there's so much rice and not much to eat it with, just a small bunch of pickled veg. This time the rice was a bit mushy. I wish they had added more edamame; it is much needed to add the extra freshness and crunchiness to the otherwise heavy/rich-tasting bowl, due to the abundance of mayo and rice. I think this would have been better with salad greens rather than the rice. read more

Shaka - Korean tempura shrimp - Asian Fusion Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

It was my first time at Federal Galley in years, and I've heard a lot of hype about Shaka! I decided to try their Trio bowl after scrolling through the menu. I saw complaints that the amount of protein was small, so I decided to go with the 3 protein bowl to make sure I was full. It had: Spicy Tuna, Smoked salmon, Tempura shrimp, Edamame, Chickpea, Roe, Seaweed Salad, Pickled Ginger, Onions, Toasted Sesame, Soy, Spicy Mayo, Basil, Nori, Shallot Chips, and Togarashi. I got half brown rice and half greens as the base. It didn't include jalapenos in the description, but it had a big scoop of them in the bowl. It was really, really spicy. The bowl was good, but not great. I think it needed a sauce to bring it all together. It was interesting having smoked salmon in the bowl too. I am used to raw sashimi salmon in a poke bowl, rather than the smoky flavor. It was large and definitely worth the $21 price. The tempura shrimp was perfectly crispy! I really enjoyed the fried shrimp. The bowl was good, but I wouldn't order it again. Next time I plan to try the truffle tuna or miso tuna poke bowl instead. They brought over my bowl, but no utensils. I went up to get chopsticks from their station for my friend and I. I'm glad I tried this new (to me) poke spot. read more

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Love the options of the poke bowl in Federal Galley. Hubs wanted to try something different and fell in love with customizing his bowl to meet his taste bud needs. He went with the all rice bowl with spicy tuna on top. The seaweed salad balanced out the heat level and was a great touch. We will for sure be back to try out some of the other options on Shaka's menu! read more

Shaka - Asian Fusion Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I had the braised pork belly tonkotsu ramen. It was pretty good keeping in mind that this an Asian fusion place. Since the broth was a bit spicy, I couldn't quite tell if the broth was authentic. The flavors and the ramen were pretty good. It definitely hit the spot on a cold day. Four star only because it wasn't the regular tonkotsu ramen I expected. I was slightly disappointed that it didn't come with an egg. The braised pork belly tasted more like chasiu (bbq pork). But overall, I was very pleased with it. read more

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I love fresh fish in all its forms, so I was excited to try Shaka al fresco during an oddly nice late November afternoon. The online ordering process is COVID-friendly and easy, and my family's food was delivered to our table quickly. If it's true what they say about "we eat with our eyes first," Shaka has that more than covered. The presentation was impeccable, the portion size and ratio of ingredients was superb. I'm shocked I was able to hold off on digging in long enough to snap some photos. I love truffles and I love tuna. While I'd never think to put the two together, I'm certainly glad Shaka did! My parents also enjoyed their tuna poke and bibimbap, so I'd imagine it won't be long til we're back here for more. Federal Galley has a great system going to make diners feel comfortable and safe, and the food is as good as ever at this Pittsburgh gem! read more

Shaka - Truffle Tuna - so good! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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I often order something from every place at federal galley when I go, especially this place. Their spam musubi is to die for and has actually inspired me to make them at home OFTEN. Like I now always have the ingredients for it as staples. Really great poké, and their tempura batter is perfect. Try them out! Don't forget to tip! read more

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This was my first time at federal galley- I was a little overwhelmed at first with so many options, but ordering Shaka was absolutely not a mistake. Shared ramen (Braised Pork Belly + egg) and rice bowl (Loco Moco). We also split vege egg rolls (please no one tell my husband that he ate tofu...he really liked it, and he doesn't need to know! Lol) they were phenomenal, and I love the sauce they came with. Will definitely be back very soon read more

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It was a weds night the gallery was about full The concept here is 5 different eateries with a common dining area I've been here before Let me sidetrack If you are a group or just 2 people want to eat together be warned it might not happen each kitchen is its own So I've been seeing Shaka on social media A poke bowl could make a great dinner I ordered the pick your own because I am picky Tuna brown rice seaweed salad and edamame sounds like my perfect combo and they have bubble tea I'm a huge bubble tea fan Son ordered taco from a different kitchen and I ordered a hot brownie sundae from Provision Both arrived before Shaka food Bubble tea arrives I'm sad because these bubbles have a hard center I like my bubbles squishy but the tea has a nice flavor So bowl arrives it's covered with requested items but oh no there is lots of green onions scallions And maybe you like but I don't and that's why I ordered the pick your own They were very friendly about taking it back to remake. Sadly it took another 20 min for bowl arrival ( I went back to their counter asked for it to go) I did eat it the next day it was good but alas the whole experience was not good read more

Shaka - Bubble tea - Asian Fusion Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Shaka is the restaurant I didn't know I needed in Federal Galley. When I saw Michigan & Trumble was bowing out, I was bummed... But then I saw the space had posted a menu for a Hawaiian cuisine place, and Poke was on the slate. There wasn't a poke place in North Side (to my knowledge, at least!) and I became intrigued. I work right accross the way from Federal Galley, so I find myself there a lot. After eating off Shaka's menu the last few nights, it's safe to say it's my new go-to! The Truffle Tuna is fantastic, so decadent! And the Spicy Smoked Salmon is an intoxicating dream of loxy goodness, spicy mayo, edamame, and seaweed strips. I love Shaka already, and can't wait to try more! read more

Shaka - Truffle Tuna poke bowl is INCREDIBLE! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Let's start with the two ladies at the counter who just stared at me as I'm waiting for them to take my order until I had to introduce myself and said hi before they even acknowledge me. I asked the girl if they could substitute the mayo in my spicy salmon poke bowl with Teriyaki sauce. It took her nearly 30 seconds to give me an answer which to my surprise was a yes. The poke bowl has an option of white rice, brown rice, mixed green or half and half, I never even got a chance to give an option. She assumed I wanted white rice. Would you believe that I never got my teriyaki sauce! I wonder why she said yes, I wonder what she put in the notes for my order, did she just say yes for no reason? My fiancé ordered the spicy chicken bowl and it tasted like trash, her friend ordered the Tonkatsu ramen bowl and thought regular ramen tasted better. read more

I got a ramen bowl, some spicy fries, and a tea. And it came to over $30 before tip. The ramen was delicious. And so were the fries. But they were... $30. It was ramen. With some pork in it. I understand this restaurant concept: Phone in your choices from a variety of restaurants and they bring it to your table. Cool. Sometimes I pay $30 for a nice meal in a nice restaurant. But this is sort of a serve-yourself warehouse. You want water or napkins? Go get them yourself. Sure, they bring the food to the table. But no one is checking to see that your drinks are refilled, or if you have any problems with your order. The concept is very similar to the McDonalds Mobile App. Except that your meal for one costs $30. I'd like to try a rice bowl, and some other dishes sometime. But come on, son. read more

This spot is yummy, but I was just a little confused. The food pairings are a unique fusion that definitely satisfies a much needed void for mouths that like sweet, sour, spicy, and fresh all in one bite. I'm sharing three stars because I always start at 5, and go down. This spots spicy range is a little unpredictable, as in you might get WAY spicy even if you don't think something is going to be spicy. The second star missing would have been the price, it was about $21 a head for a rice bowl and somefried spring rolls. UPDATE: I went back to this spot and decided to up my rating from 3 Stars to 4 because his special was a hit. Garlic Fried Shrimp Rice Bowl, which was a much bette repairing of spices, sweet flavors and veggies then my previous snack. read more

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As a Kanaka, I am so grateful that Shaka exists! Every time I'm back in town, this is where I go to nourish myself with the foods of my people. I even came to Shaka to celebrate with friends right after I got married! It makes my heart happy too that the people of Pittsburgh have an opportunity to experience this beautiful element of Hawaiian culture. Oh, and all of the flavors are SPOT ON. I eat my Shaka meal in record time no matter what I order. read more

I enjoyed coming to the Federal Galley which I i had walked by several times without noticing. I opted to stop at Shaka for a poke bowl. I started out with egg rolls which surpassed my expectations. The poke bowl I ordered was spicy tuna and I added avocado. The ingredients were all very good. I didn't need all of the spicy mayo, so I should have asked for a light dose. I would definitely return to try more options. read more

Shaka - Asian Fusion Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Terrible service and food was subpar. I waited by the counter for a bit before someone came to talk to me even though that person had seen me waiting for a while before. I placed my order, and after making two short phone calls, my food was still not ready. So, I waited on a nearby bench. After awhile that worker kind of shouted at me (instead coming over where I'm seated) asking what is my name. I said my name and he just pointed to the table with the food saying it's ready and went back to the kitchen. In my annoyance, I grabbed the one he pointed at. When I get back to my desk, I realized I grabbed the wrong one. I went back to the table with the to-go order. I was trying to decide if I should just switch the order with the one that has my name and just leave or say something to the workers and deal with them. Then, a worker came behind me and asked "whatcha looking for?" as if I was doing something I'm not supposed to. I said I grabbed the wrong order. He mumbled a word, started talking to his coworker, and walked toward the kitchen. The coworker (who took my order earlier) said "we'll figured it out", and then they just chatted away. I (not them) switched the food and left. As I walked away, I almost went back to tell them off, but then realized they were not worth more of my time since I have work to do. Went back to my desk, ate the food, and was quite disappointed by the flavor (their huge menu should've been a warning sign). The flavor was mild on both the poke and the shrimp tempura. One of the fish was minced which was not a pleasing texture. I've had numerous poke bowl and have never encountered minced fish with the premixed poke (spicy tuna, miso salmon, etc). I highly regretted tipping them since they didn't deserve any. The whole point of getting food to go was to save time so I can go back to work quickly, but it took more than 25 minutes for my single-order food to be ready and then some more when I had to go back to switch my food because they couldn't just hand me my order in the first place. read more

Had a poke bowl with salmon, brown rice, pineapple, Lima beans, etc. It was good, though the sauce had a slight acidity that wasn't my favorite. At least there are large portions, which is good, because the average entree costs $15, which was more than I was expecting to pay at a glorified food court. I did appreciate that it was warm, had free WiFi, and had several flat screen TVs playing the football game. So I guess you're paying for the ambiance as well as the food. I did think the music was too loud to have comfortable conversation, especially as there is nothing to soak up the sound (all concrete, wood, and metal). There are gender-segregated bathrooms. read more

Shaka - Salmon and pineapple poke bowl - Asian Fusion Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Yum! I love trying new spots at Federal Galley, and I've been eyeing up Shaka for sometime. Don't sleep on this one. It was delicious and fresh - I had the spicy tuna bowl and it was DELICIOUS! I am gluten free and they had some items marked as GF but one of the workers told me that almost any bowl could be GF without the crispy shallots. HUGE win in my book. Already looking forward to coming back to try more here! read more

whitewashed: this poke bowl was confused. even the rice was wrong. it was like brown rice + sushi rice + butter. there was not nearly enough protein and toppings to combat this proportion of weird rice. the only flavored thing besides the tiny drizzle of sauce on the 4 pieces of shrimp, was the pickled cabbage and even that could have used more brine like truly more vinegar or salt or something. read more

Shaka - Asian Fusion Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The spicy poke salmon bowl is soooooo . Perfectly balanced spice, salt and sweetness. Wow. We were huge fans. I'm so impressed with how this food is executed, especially given the format. They're in a takeout food hall with tons of tables and chairs. You would t expect the food to be THIS good. I'll come back again. The ginger is perfectly picked and well balanced in this bowl. The ingredients are clearly so fresh. I think whoever selects the ingredients is very meticulous and knows what they're doing. Also my fiancé got the bimbimbap bowl and absolutely loved it. The pork in the bowl was so tender and juicy and flavorful. Also you HAVE to try the Hawaiian egg rolls - they have pork and cabbage on them and are fried to perfection. The only issue is that this place is a in a sketchy area of town. If you're walking from downtown it's not the safest walk. I would definitely Uber. Love this place. read more

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LOVE Shaka, they have the best poke bowls. I ordered brunch from them for the first time (smoked salmon toast) and it was very flavorful with different textural components (fresh, crisp edamame and creamy cream cheese). It was a great twist on a classic lox with mustard seeds and spicy Mayo as toppings. The salad that came with it was just greens but the dressing was very good (tasted like a shallot vingarette). A filling but light start to the day! read more

Shaka - Asian Fusion Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Located inside of Federal Galley on the Northside, Shaka is a wonderful asian fusion situation. Every time I go to Federal Galley, I think, maybe I'll try one of the other places this time. Then, I inevitably walk around and look at the other menus before deciding to stick with Shaka. I'm usually a tuna poke bowl guy but have had most of their items including the bimbap, tempura shrimp poke, and ramen. The flavors are awesome and I never leave feeling like I need to be rolled out of the restaurant because I'm too full. The owner is also super friendly. It's reasonably priced, but I wouldn't call it cheap - maybe $18 for a poke bowl. Check 'em aht next time you're at Fed Galley! read more

Although the price may stir people away, this place is delicious! I spent just under $22 for a poke bowl with smoked Salmon and Spicy Ahi Tuna! It was very high quality and had a unique flavor profile! I definitely recommend this as a nice healthy and tasty treat! Oh I also added Avocado of course! I'm hoping to see this place at a stand alone restaurant one day soon! read more

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Shaka is the newest concept at Federal Galley. I visited just a few days after their opening and the whole experience was honestly underwhelming. We arrived around lunch time, so I expected to wait. However, we waited over 30 minutes in a line of only about 10 people. The woman taking orders was spending time chatting with customers instead of keeping her long line moving. She was also working the counter AND the only food runner, so she would disappear for several minutes at a time leaving the whole line at a standstill. When we finally ordered, I tried the spicy ahi tuna poke bowl. When adding avocado to that, it was $18. I expect to pay a little more at places like Federal, but come on! I was starving and I just kept hoping it would be worth it. When we finally got our food, probably another 15 minutes later, it was absolutely delicious. No question about that. HOWEVER, the portions were immensely small for the price and I let not feeling full. I was extremely disappointed in the overall experience but I hope maybe in a few weeks they can work out some of these issues and I'll give them another shot because the flavor of the bowl was great. read more