Aloha Fresh

very fresh and delicious! the mac salad and the imitation crab salad are a touch too mayo-y for my taste (perhaps some black pepper or vinegar could help?) but the poke items are super good. I did think the sweet soy salmon was a bit bland, but I also think that was what helped me taste how fresh the fish is, so it wasn't a complete L

Came here on a whim after reading some TikTok comments, but what can I say…. Wow!🧚🏽‍♀️I was not expecting to love this so much, but the spicy salmon poke with kimchi was delicious. Would 10/10 recommend!!

Coming from Oahu, this wasn't bad at all. Ahi Poke was about $27/lb. Fish was great tasting and they had good seasoning for the spicy ahi (more mayo and not too spicy). Ordered the Small Kine and portion for $14 bowl was not bad either because it comes with two sides! Only off putting was for a place with the name Aloha, the workers didn't have the Aloha spirit. Felt like we were taking away their time from talking amongst each other. There's also no sampling allowed, which I'm not complaining about, but a heads up if you don't know what you want exactly.

Love eating here! The quality of the poke and all other toppings has always been good everytime I've gotten it. Today I got spicy ahi and spicy shoyu ahi and both were delicious! Didn't get it today, but also really enjoy their poke nachos.

Aloha Fresh certainly lived up to the locals' recommendations, and my experience was a testament to their stellar reputation. Opting for take-out, I ordered the poke lover bowl, featuring both spicy salmon and Kukui Nut Ahi. The flavors were a symphony of freshness and zest, showcasing their commitment to quality ingredients. The ocean salad and macaroni salad sides were equally impressive, adding a refreshing and creamy touch to the meal. What truly stood out was the prompt service, which ensured that my meal was ready right on time. Aloha Fresh is undeniably a gem, delivering a taste of Hawaii's culinary excellence to your doorstep, and I can't wait to return for another satisfying island-inspired meal.

It is a luxury to get ahi from Hawaii. There's a texture that cannot be replicated on the mainland. I found the poke to be very good. I would go again if I were in the area. Everything is takeout. There is no seating.

We ordered delivery - generally good poke and very similar to what available in Hawaii. The spicy ahi and sweet soy salmon poke is really great! Also garlic chicken is also good. The hawaii ahi and kalbi ahi was just so so.

Tips: Grab some poke from Aloha Fresh, beverage from Nijiya Market across the street (200 fts), and end the meal with a Pau Hana shave ice dessert (next to Nijiya). You can't go wrong with this combo! 😋 Although the San Jose Japan town only stretches approximately 4 blocks in length, it is packed with gems waiting to be discovered. Aloha Fresh is one of the stores for example. The poke here came pre-seasoned with a variety of combinations. The seafood here is fresh and the portions are generous. There are a few poke bowl options where you can choose 1-2 poke and your choices of sides. I love that you can choose your side as not everyone likes the seaweed salad or the crab salad. There are cucumbers, pickle onions, kimchi, Mac salad, and lomi lomi salad with additional cost. All the items are displayed clearly so be prepared to know what you want when it is your turn. In addition, the shop offered hot food items such as fried chicken (you can call it small bit sized chicken) with a few flavor options. And for those who are wondering, YES, they sell Spam Musubi! 😱😱😱 I love it how it is cut in half diagonally, such a thoughtful details that remind us to slow down and not shove the entire Musubi down our throat! 😅 For dessert, the shop offered a few flavors of mochi cake displayed by the cash register. Did I mention their Ahi is shipped from Hawaii and never frozen? Now that is freshness you can taste!

Aloha Fresh is so far the closest to Hawaiian poke that I've tried in San Jose. I've tried Santo market, which is also really good, and I like that Aloha Fresh is a bit less salty. Aloha's fish tastes fresh, and they have lots of variety in terms of seafood/flavors. My favorite is the kalbi ahi--try this one if you like a mix of sweet and savory. I like to buy poke by the pound, but they also do bowls and poke nachos here. You can also get some sides by the pound as well! Price is reasonable, and service is quick. You can usually find nearby street parking. It's also close to a mochi shop, which I love stopping by after! Definitely check this place out if you're looking for some good poke or if you're spending some time in the Japantown area.

We came by a bit before closing time on a Thursday and the line was still going pretty strong. The line moved quite slowly but all good because I was mostly relieved that they weren't out of any of the items I wanted. No seating inside, more of a grab and go situation. I got the poke lover bowl (2 poke, 2 sides) and chose half rice/half salad base, kukui nut salmon, scallops, mac salad, and crab salad. Poke was fresh and dressed well. Not my order but I tried some of the masago wasabi ahi which had a few tendon-y bites. I preferred the salmon over the ahi tuna. Mac salad and crab salad were both delicious! The bowls are definitely more filling than they look. I thought I wouldn't be too full from it but ended up having some leftover rice at the end and felt stuffed.

At first this poke bowl scratched my itch for poke, & it tasted really good. Halfway through my bowl I was getting full & so I took a few more bites only. 5 minutes later I feel violently while driving home, only to have stomach pains & sitting in the bathroom for a while. Unfortunately, something in this bowl gave me mild food poisoning, as I didn't eat anything before this poke bowl as my lunch except an orange. The butter mochi was ok, $2.50 each. They are big yet dense, & the flavors they had were lilikoi & guava, which is differentiated by the glaze on top.

Came here on a Saturday night and got my food pretty quick! I got the poke nachos and they were so good. It comes with wonton chips, your choice of fish (I chose ahi) and seaweed salad! It was honestly a solid meal, not too filling, but not left needing more. They also add a fair amount of sauce and a mixture of diced onions/tomatoes. I also tried the spam musubi. It was good, but a little skinny. I'd definitely come back for the poke nachos and to try some other menu items!

A small cute shop for grab and go poke bowls! So far this is the closest authentic Hawaiian poke in the Bay that I've tried. Just a heads up-any dish that is labeled "spicy" includes wasabi. I'm not a wasabi fan so I was thrown off by it after I tried their spicy salmon. What I tried on different occasions: - Spicy salmon: Love salmon but wasn't expecting wasabi in this. I would try their other salmon dishes. - Kukui nut ahi: Yum!! I love the nutty flavor and it complements the ahi well. - Kalbi Ahi: Good but I prefer Kukui more. This one has a similar flavor to Kukui with a hint of sweetness. - Garlic Mayo scallops: Eh. The Mayo sauce overpowered the scallops and it had mild wasabi. Service is okay but it's a grab and go so I didn't expect much. I recommend checking it out if you're in the area!

I've been on a hunt for a new poke place since my previous favorite has gone downhill. I've previously heard great things about Aloha Fresh so I decided to give them a shot. Aloha Fresh is known for being Hawaiian-style poke rather than the more American-style and they import their fish straight from Hawaii. Let's see how they stack up. FOOD There are several different bowls they offer with various different things, but, in general, they have three categories: poke, sides, and hot options. For their poke, they have different types of seafood including the standard ahi and salmon, and the rarer scallops and octopus. Their ahi and salmon have different types of marinade options and you can see all their offerings in their display. I've opted for the #1 Poke Lovers bowl, which comes with 2 poke and 2 sides. The bowl comes with your choice of rice, some greens, and is topped with ginger. They also add some sauce into the rice before adding your poke and sides. The poke is very fresh and marinated just the right amount so the flavor isn't overwhelming. For the sides, there are two sides that you have a pay a bit extra, but the sides are generally very good as well and add variety for your bowl. I do wish the crab salad was no extra charge, but they have good alternatives. Food is great. It's refreshing and not heavy at all. You'll leave happy and full! The first time I had this, I forgot to take a picture because i was too eager to try it. Take that as you may. SERVICE It's basically counter service. The few times I've come, there was a line, but it usually moves fast, even as they are juggling online orders and in-person orders. When it's your turn, they'll ask you what you want and then build your bowl. Once it's done, you pay at the register. Utensils, napkins, and soy sauce/hotsauce is self-serve by the register. Service is quick and efficient. Never had a problem with the service. COST For the #1, it's basically $20 after everything. A bit on the pricey side for the meal, but for the quality and the quantity you are getting, it's a great price. Not exactly the cheapest eats, but very reasonable. SETTING No seating is available here, but there are lots of tables scattered around Japantown if you want to eat. Most of the interior is just for people waiting to pick up their order or for the line to build. If you are grabbing this for a date, I recommend walking around town and finding a spot to eat it. Otherwise, this is a grab and go place. Parking might be tricky depending on when you go since it's all street parking. The parking near the restaurant is generally paid parking if it's a weekday, so you might have to park a few blocks over if you don't want to pay for parking. Overall, Aloha Fresh is my new favorite in the South Bay. Give them a shot and you won't be disappointed! 4.75/5

The reviews and website mentions Hawaiian style poke so had to give it a try. Glad I did. I went with the Poke Lover bowl which gets 2 fish and 2 sides. I went with the tuna and salmon both were soy sauce based. The sides i chose were macaroni salad and namas cucumber. The fish was fresh and the sauce and stuff mixed in the poke reminded me of the one I had in Hawaii last year. They give you choice of black (Korean) or white rice. The sides were tasty and went well with the poke. I also got the.mochi cake (3 for $7). Two pieces were yummy but 1 piece seemed not fully baked. There is no indoor seating so to go only. The people were friendly and helpful.

Aloha Fresh is probably one of the most authentic and fresh poke you'll find in San Jose. My friend and I came here right after our trip from Hawaii and couldn't tell the difference between the two. The person who took our order was so sweet! There were so many options to choose from. We ordered the Poker Lover, I wish I remembered the flavors we chose. All I know is that they were both salmon and delicious! The bowl was enough to fill me up and the thai tea was so good, not too sweet at all. Will definitely be coming back here when I am craving poke!

Nice little poke shop located in Japantown serving a large variety of poke options. I had the poke lover bowl with two scoops of spicy ahi. The fish was nicely seasoned and tasted fresh. It came with a generous amount of seaweed salad. The kimchi was alright, not the best I've had. The price was reasonable for the poke bowl, which was average sized. Overall I really enjoyed the meal and would be happy to come back.

Aloha Fresh is so damn good. I think I've finally perfected my order: a Poke Lover bowl with half rice half salad, kukui nut ahi, spicy salmon, mac salad, and pickled onion. SO GOOD. The fish is super fresh and you can definitely taste and feel the difference in texture. I literally never go to those Chipotle-style poke places anymore. The kukui nut ahi had this sesame oil kinda flavor that's super good, and I love the crispness of the limu seaweed. It's also not too saucy so it tastes very refreshing. The spicy salmon is more saucy but it all comes together with the fattiness of the salmon super well. I also really enjoy their hot foods like kalua pork and fried chicken! I love their generous points system that offers random rewards, like a birthday bogo! I came close to closing on a weekday and they gave me 3 free chicken teriyaki musubis!

what we ordered | scallops | spicy salmon | korean chicken | mac salad | imitation crab taste | thought the flavors were good for the fish. the korean chicken was crispy and good flavor for the sauce. the portions were big as well. service | servers were nice and quick with preparing the food parking | street notes | this is in japantown san jose area

The shop is small and they don't have a seating area, so be prepared to take your food to-go. At the end of the store there is a display case where you place your order. The employees were helpful and all their choices looked yummy. We got two poke bowls with ahi tuna, spicy salmon, spicy scallop, and wasabi tuna. I definitely recommend and would come back to this spot.

One of best Hawaiian Poke I had in San Jose! Really close to the authentic Hawaiian Poke . My absolute favorite is the garlic mayo scallop and miso salmon! Only issue with their food is that the Kalua Pork is abit dry. Service was nice and easy, nothing much to say! It is a small restaurant, so they don't have any seats available. However there are seats outside! Definitely will come back!

Really great place to buy poke from. They have a great variety and the fish is really fresh. My personal faves are the spicy salmon, spicy tuna, and garlic mayo garlic. You can buy a meal over rice or salad or you can also buy poke by the pound. This place reminds us of Hawaii for sure.

This is in the heart of japan town and a great option if Santos market is busy. You have the option to build your own poke bowl. The selections are pretty good. I chose the shoyu ahi and the Kalbi ahi. I really like the shoyu one as if balances out the flavor of the bowl. The kalbi was a bit too salty for my taste. I got two sides with my bowl and the lomi lomi was really good. Highly recommend this side! You can also order any of the poke on the side and it's measured by weight. They also have some hot plate options, musubi, mochi muffins and furikake Chex mix. Love the spicy island flavor one! No tables inside so it's more of a togo kind of place. Street parking only!

I came on a Sunday for lunch with some friends. I really liked how there's a small size, and you can get half rice, half salad for those of us that love veg! There's so much variety in the poke and toppings they offer. The mac salad was really good and I liked their galbi poke, but I'd love to try their shrimp or scallop. I wasn't a super big fan of their butter mochi, although I think I might just not like butter mochi as a whole. It was on the sweet end for me and a little too buttery. It's a good dessert to split with friends to try, though. There are some parking spots but it's pretty tight most places and there's no seating inside the shop, but there are some picnic tables across the street. It can get really sunny, so come prepared with a hat!

My ultimately favorite poke place in the bay! Definitely love ordering poke from here! They offer a great variety of poke and flavors, all taste so good. Love getting the poke bowls, they really pack the bowl with hella food. Service is quick, clean restaurant, staff is friendly and parking is street parking!

It's been a while since I've tried Aloha Fresh, and it was better than my first time here! Portions were satisfying. They don't allow samples anymore. Service was helpful as I couldn't decide between some flavors! Hawaiian is a simple salt-based flavor while kukui nut has a hint of sesame oil. Honestly, I really like Santo and this spot doesn't compare in the same way, but I do like having the sides and salmon. I'll be back if I'm in the mood for it but otherwise, Santo is my go-to for ahi. I'd want to try kukui nut salmon and spicy shoyu ahi for my next visit. RECOMMEND: kukui nut ahi PASS: miso salmon and spicy salmon/ahi. Miso wasn't balanced with sweetness. The spicy flavors have hints of wasabi in them, which throws off the taste. POKE LOVER: 4/5 (~$20) + My order: kukui nut ahi, miso salmon, seaweed salad, crab salad (+50c) + Enjoyed the kukui nut ahi! Perfectly simple but still has flavor from the sesame oil + Salmon tasted more buttery than I remembered! The miso sauce was good but lacked sweetness to balance the flavors. I'd try a different flavor next for salmon + The sides are generous! Worth paying 50c more for the crab salad

I love eating here, and it's been one of my favorite spots to eat at in Japan Town. Bu recently, I noticed that every time I come here, there is a few tweaks here and there whether that's the quality of the fish, the portion sizes of each scoops, or the customer service here. I understand that the place needs to up their price on their menu, but for the love of god, why are you guys rationalizing your scoops to being even less than what it is before. For $20, I should get a decent size scoop for what I'm paying for. I love this place and those who I met there, but if there's no change to sizes of your portion, I might have to stop coming here. Please be generous with your customers. The more you give, the more they will come back

Can you believe this is the first year that we will not be back on the islands... If you are following, you know we spend approximately two months (2 separate one month trips) on the islands. Well, the year is not over, so if we are lucky, we can still go. Quality/Quantity - This is the closest poke place that we have found on the mainland that resembles the islands. But it is still not close enough. I like the fact that they sell the poke by the pound and have more variety than most. Today they have 12 poke options & 6 side dish options. Salmon - Fresh, but too mildly seasoned for me. Also very onion forward, not in a bad way, especially if you like onions. Both green and white onions. Ahi - Good. Tako - My favorite on the islands. Sadly this one did not resemble my usual island experience. The limu/seaweed threw me off on this dish. Again, this recipe has a lot of onions;I am just lucky I like onions. Scallops - Creamy, mayonnaise base. I expressed concern that I might not like this as I am not a big cream sauce person. The scallops were good, but both my wife and I did not care for the sauce. It wasn't bad, just not our personal preference. Butter Mochi - This was a nice dessert, but I am also so fortunate that my daughter is a baker and can make some really good mochi desserts. Actually, better than most!! They also sell teas, see picture of menu. They also have a catering menu, see website. Atmosphere - Small local business. Take out only. Street metered parking, but plenty of parking. Open 7 days a week from 11am to 6pm or 7pm. Service - Just okay. Well barely okay. As a first time customer, but an experienced poke eater, I needed some education on their options. It was like pulling teeth to get answers. Then the cashier, a different person; put our hot Butter Mochi in the same bag as our raw cold poke... Price - $35, reasonable price for what we got. Fresh fish is ALWAYS more expensive than previously frozen fish. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 2019.

Poke is good here, I had it once with a friend and I was craving it all of a sudden today so I took my other friend here and it still is really good. Service is all right, staff greet you when you come in but when I wanted to order one person was busy making an online order and their coworker wasn't making any eye contact with me so I didn't know if I could order or not lol This place doesn't have any seating so you pick up your poke and go somewhere to eat it. Across the street there are some tables that you can sit at. Overall,I think the Poke is good here and worth the drive for me when I'm craving authentic poke!

This is the BEST poke I've ever had in the bay! I've been looking for a solid Hawaiian style poke shop for a long time and this is definitely the perfect place for that. It's a small takeout shop but the quality of the poke is impeccable. I got a half pound of the spicy shoyu tuna which was fantastic. The marinade was so good and the fish itself was sooo fresh. Just as good as poke in Hawaii. They didn't have all the options when I went but I still had many great ones to choose from!

The poké here is fresh and well sauced. Very good and filled my craving for poke when i had this. i'd say the portion is small but the quality is worth the price. my bowl was $20 and the crab was a $1 add on which bothered me a little bit. the sides were average in a poke bowl but definitely fresh and the mac salad was good. next time i want to come here for only the fish and not the bowl. i love their options it reminds me of hawaii poke options, but i'd rather stick to the buyin the fish by pound here.

Bumping my rating back to 4 stars, The spicy salmon here is always solid & fresh tasting. I got the spicy salmon poke nachos today and it was delicious!! The chips are thin/crisp, love all the sauces add on top and the pico. I asked for no ocean salad since I don't usually like that w/ my poke. I'll definitely come back for the nachos/their bowls. Next time I'll try their scallop. All the fish looked fresh today!

This is probably one of my favorite poke places in San Jose. Aloha fresh presents a more Hawaiian style and simple poke bowl. Their proteins are pre-mixed and I typically go for the kakui nut salmon and mayo scallops (though it is on the creamier side). The restaurant itself is a small space and it's takeout only. The service is quick and efficient and the menu is pretty straightforward. While this isn't as good as real Hawaiian poke, it comes pretty close!

The food here is great! I was here last year (2023) and I actually had their special mochi which was red velvet butter mochi! The service is good and the ambiance is average! I just wish they had little tables set in front or a little table stand to stand and eat! Tip: You do have to pay for parking if you want to park right in front! There's NO stables inside Aloha Fresh! We went to Roy's and we got our drinks there too!

I truly have not found a better place to get poke in the Bay Area. I love ordering from Aloha because I always know I'm going to enjoy it! I've never gone in person but I'm sure it's even better. I usually DoorDash it and cannot speak highly enough of the poke nachos and the spicy shoyu poke. I normally just get the spicy shoyu poke with wonton chips and eat it like that. It really doesn't even need anything else because it's so phenomenal. Honestly, all of their poke is amazing, the spicy shoyu is just my go to because I love it so much!! I also just don't feel that the pricing here can be beat for the quality and taste. I am always so happy eating here and thankfully my wallet is too!

Review is for the the Kalbi Ahi, and Shoyu Ahi. Both were heavy on the soy. Kalbi has more sweetness, whereas the Shoyu seems to have a bit of wasabi added as well. I could feel a bit of the nasal pungency. However they were both VERY salty (especially the Kalbi), which made it hard to eat. I had to keep chasing it with mac salad. Will have to pass on these flavours next time

I've had their poke bowl with creamy scallop and spicy salmon in the past and it was just fine. I remembered seeing that they have poke nachos here and came back to try that. I didn't really enjoy the poke nachos here because I felt like there was just too much going on in this tiny container, I wish it was more spread out. I also don't really like how saucy it was and wish we could taste the fish more. If I order it again, I would ask for less sauce. I also found that you needed to consume this asap because the wonton chips got soggy pretty quick. The service was really nice and when I asked to sub the tuna out for salmon, she was willing to do so! There isn't really any seating inside and it's been so hot outside lately, so I would recommend coming here for take out and taking it home. In the future when I come back, I would stick with their poke bowl.

This hit the spot. Ordered a bowl with garlic mayo scallops, side of seaweed salad and kimchi. No line when I arrived and was able to order quickly. Small venue with no seating but nothing wrong with eating in car. Cashier was chatty and helpful. Nice poke spot

Really good poke, they are known for their tuna which they advertise as being flown in fresh from Hawaiian waters. Whatever they're doing though they should keep it up. Mac salad is alright, reminds me of L&L's Mac salad. Mayonnaise doesn't overpower the macaroni texture. Ocean salad seaweed is also good, not too slimy, and has a nice bite-y texture.

Their spicy salmon poke was good but this place, you do get tired of it once you hit half way through the bowl! The taste gets repetitive. Which is why I rate this place as an okay place. It hits the satisfaction or craving of poke, but usually i rarely finish my bowl.

Really small but inviting walk in style food place. Unfortunately I was sitting on the phone for a while and the phone hung up on me and for some reason I couldn't call back as the line was busy. I ordered online and that went better. When I got to the store the line was super long, but now I know why. But I do think instead of making someone wait on the phone for ten minutes they could've just told me to order online. But as for the food it was pretty good. Pretty small portions for a mix plate that I'm used to. I'm used to the portion sizes on the big island so take that into consideration. The lau lau was really good, and not super dry like a lot of other places. The kimchi is non fermented but very tasty. And the Lomi lomi salmon was ok, I probably will just get Mac salad next time. All in all this place is pretty good but for the price and the small-medium sized portions it could be a little better. Plus the phone orders needs work as well. But I'll definitely be back!

I got the small kine with the spicy salmon. The salmon has a nice wasabi flavor and I really like how they add masago to the mix. The bowl has a lot of flavor considering there are no sauces on top. The staff did everything to order and didnt make mistakes. It's super authentic Hawaiian poke. Great flavors to choose from and generous portions. 10/10 would recommend

Aloha Fresh is hands down my go-to spot for poke in town! Their Hawaiian Ahi Poke is incredibly fresh and flavorful, with just the right balance of seasoning and fish quality. Every bite melts in your mouth! I also tried the Masago Wasabi Ahi Poke, and it was an absolute game-changer. The masago adds that perfect pop, while the wasabi gives it a subtle kick without being overpowering. The textures and flavors work together so well! And don't sleep on the Crab Salad - it's the perfect topping to round out your poke bowl. Creamy, savory, and delicious! The staff is friendly and the service is always quick. Aloha Fresh is a must-try for poke lovers! I also got their Spicy Salmon Poke - 1/2 lb. for my own diy poke bowl

got 2 kines. service was quick and friendly, but the interior was small and had little to no seating inside or outside. overall, the poke was pretty good! the spicy salmon was fresh but a little salty for my taste, but i loved the touch of wasabi they used to add a very subtle kick. they were also quite generous with the pickled onions, and i loved that it came with pickled ginger as well. i will definitely be back to try the other poke they have :))

Actually some of the best poke I've ever had, tasted super fresh! Will 100% come back!!

Poke was good enough but the service was so bad it made me never wanna go back when me and my friends tried to ask questions he'd just stare at us so we didn't even get them answered.

Aloha Fresh has a lot of diversity in their poke options! I was in between choosing the Korean style shrimp or the garlic mayo scallops, but ultimately went with the shrimp and wasn't disappointed at all. The shrimp definitely had a nice kick from the gochujang, and it wasn't fishy at all! I got that in a small bowl with kimchi and mac salad, and while the kimchi wasn't anything to write home about, the mac salad was great. It was also a surprisingly big bowl for a small, and I can say I'd definitely come again for authentic poke (even if what I got wasn't very authentic, heh). Gotta try the scallops next!

First time going here with my girlfriend. Food quality was fresh. I got the poke lover with white rice and spicy ahi shoyu, ahi shoyu, imitation crab and seaweed salad. Fresh fish and great imitation crab. Perfect potion for the poke lovers. The sauce was a little land and missing some flavor. Definitely gonna try it again! Service was great. Got greeted walking inside and getting help right when I was ready to order. Great customer service. Walking inside you get greeted to a fridge filled with different type of seafood. Giving me Hawaii vibes inside. Very open space and sadly they don't have indoor seating. Great lighting inside with Hawaiian music playing. Clean place. Definitely a place you can trust for fresh seafood.

My mouth waters every time I look at the pics I took the last time I was here... I always find it funny when an establishment has the word fresh in their name.... I always feel like it should be a given but in this case they were so spot on!! Like did you just catch this fish in the backyard and chop it up right in front of me?! That how FRESH Aloha Fresh is!! I really like that the flavor and season the fish and make them into actual salads! All the ingredients complimented each other and created a Poke symphony that sang to my soul. The tuna and salmon is absolutely amazing. For your sides I would recommend the seaweed salad and the imitation shredded crab. Always go for the extra scoop, portions are good but you're gonna wanna taste everything here. This is a to-go kind of vibe but we just grabbed our bowls and sat outside.

Okay, I don't know why it's taken me sooo long to review this spot! I've been coming here since they've opened and have been on their rewards system forever! Have purchased many different bowls, musubis, mochi bars, and party platters and until this day THIS IS STILL MY FAVE POKE SPOT in the Bay Area. The poke is fresh, just like in Hawaii (because it is from Hawaii), and super seasoned well! Love the taste! Ambiance is obviously quick service, order and go, would hopefully like to see a sit in space someday, because on days when it's rainy or too hot, we could chillax and eat inside. Also, I was hoping customer service would improve over the years. Unfortunately, the biz is still pretty cheap in the sense as they go BY THE DOT on weighing any protein. And they don't honor just expired coupons or promo offers. I mean I get it, it's business, but come on! Where is the Asian culture and hospitality/ generosity?? lol Regardless, they take my money because the poke is just that good! Andree and I enjoyed lunch there Saturday, and redeemed his bday promo! Buy 1 small kine, get 1 free!

Came here for the first time and I love it! I ordered two poke nachos and it was so affordable! The service was really fast and they even offered two spam musubis on the house! I'd definitely recommend you to try out this place! *so sorry for the ugly picture*

I don't think Aloha Fresh is the BEST poke in NorCal but there aren't a lot of poke spots to compare to. Since it's in Japantown, depending on the day, you might have to pay for parking or drive around until you find some. There are no tables inside but there are a couple outside the store if you want to eat right away. A Poke Lover costs $17 for two poke and two sides. If you want crab salad as your side, it's an extra 50 cents. The quality of the fish is good, but the marinades are mid. Because they have a variety of marinades, it's hard to choose the right one so you have to guess what might taste good. Hawaiian ahi was alright but light in flavor. The spicy salmon sauce uses wasabi which I disliked so if you don't mind the wasabi taste, give it a try. Mac salad and crab salad were simple, nothing to complain about. I would revisit and try different marinades, but the quality made the review as high as it is.

I love this poke place! It has such fresh fish and the service is top tier! This place is more of an order and go type place but I love a fresh fish! Definitely a go to when I have the chance :)

LOVE THIS PLACE!! Aloha Fresh is probably one of the best Hawaiian poke spots in the area. They have lots of poke and the fish is high quality and marinated well. There's also leafy greens layered between the poke and rice. Aloha Fresh also sells butter mochi (delicious), hot food items like kalua pork, and drinks. My go-to order is the spicy salmon with seaweed and crab salad. I love how flavorful and buttery the spicy salmon is. It also tastes great with the leafy greens. My boyfriend enjoys getting the kalua pork and poke with pickled onions and mac salad. The kalua pork is also pretty good. It was tender and tasty. I've tried the Lilikoi and Guava buttermochis, while they're both good, lilikoi is my favorite! I felt like the guava flavor was too sweet. While I do think Aloha Fresh is kind of pricey when compared to other poke spots, the quality is worth it.

My coworkers recommended this place to me, and I tried it out for lunch on Friday. It's definitely a hole in the wall, since my friend and I walked right past it without realizing! Inside, it's very clean and simple. The girls working there were nice. I appreciate that they give a hefty portion of crab salad! It's honestly the best part, and the crab salad was yummy. My friend and I were impressed with how fresh the fish was. It was really good. The mac salad and poke combination was a bit odd, but I ate the mac salad on its own. Very delicious. HOWEVER - I ended up doordashing poke for dinner last night and I'm regretting my decisions. I tried: Hawaiian Ahi - the worst mix of them all. The tuna looked off. Definitely wasn't fresh. I threw it away. Sweet Soy Salmon - it was good, but lacking the flavor it had on Friday. Miso Salmon - I expected more miso flavor, but it was bland. Spicy Shoyu Ahi - the only redeeming mix. Sauced well. Tuna was good. Completely different than how the Hawaiian ahi was. Crab salad - good as it was on Friday! Overall, I don't know if I'd be back. I had high expectations that were met when I ordered in person on Friday. But doordashing the poke was definitely a mistake. I'm a little scarred from this, but maybe I'll give them another chance when I'm in the area.

My husband and I love coming here because it's basically the only poke place we've found in NorCal that even comes close to poke in Hawaii. We like getting the poke by the half pound, and our faves are the miso salmon, spicy salmon, and honestly any of the ahi is great too. Nothing is bad here. I also got the jasmine green tea last week. Usually 3 half pounds and a milk tea is about ~$50 after tax. While that may sound pricey, the fact that you really can't get this anywhere else without taking a flight to Hawaii is fine with me. Pros: - EXCELLENT poke, melts in your mouth like butter. It literally feels like you're transported to Hawaii. The fish is super fresh tasting, and the sauces are great. They even didn't put the miso salmon sauce into the takeout container until after scooping it up, so it doesn't get too over-marinated in it. - Really fast service, to the point, you can get in and out pretty quickly. All the workers are really nice and efficient. - Near a bunch of other great food options in the "Japantown" area of San Jose, so you can easily walk to a great mochi store or get other food Cons: - parking can get tricky in this area and you might have to walk a bit after parking in a residential neighborhood. - You can't rack up "stamps" by just buying poke by the half pound or pound, which is kind of unfortunate (they only do it for poke bowl orders) Overall the pros massively outweight the cons and I hope they never go out of business. 10/10 will drive farther to SJ just to get this.

Really good poke! They have all the ingredients made already behind the counter and we choose which ones we want. There isn't much seating it's more of a grab and go place and the line goes by pretty fast. I usually get poke lover and it is a generous amount to make me full. My favorite is the spicy salmon and spicy shoyu ahi. The spicy salmon is marinated well and there is a nice texture from the green onions, fish eggs, and fish. The spicy shoyu has a deep savory flavor and is good to eat with rice since some batches are a little salty. The dessert they have is also really good. I've been here a bit and the quality is pretty consistent.