"Aloha Poke Co. is a Chicago-based chain that has opened locations across America. It was first to market the poke dish in Chicago in 2016, serving its version of poke in rice or salad bowls. The chain has expanded to other cities including Washington, D.C., Minneapolis, LA, and San Diego. Recently, the company has been involved in controversies over sending cease-and-desist letters to businesses with "aloha" and "poke" in their names, causing social media backlash and accusations of cultural appropriation." - Ashok Selvam
