Aloha Poke Co.

Hawaiian restaurant · Old Town

Aloha Poke Co.

Hawaiian restaurant · Old Town

163 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60610

Highlights

Aloha Poke Co. offers a casual vibe for customizable poke bowls packed with fresh ingredients and friendly service, perfect for a quick meal.

163 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60610 Get directions

alohapokeco.com

@alohapokeco

$10–20 · Menu

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"Aloha Poke Co. faced backlash for trademarking 'aloha' which angered native Hawaiians. Despite the controversy, the chain plans to expand with 100 new locations by 2022. CEO Chris Birkinshaw acknowledged the need for a more nuanced approach to enforcing trademarks." - Ashok Selvam

Aloha Poke Co. announces expansion a year after native Hawaiian uproar - Eater Chicago

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"Remember that poke trend? It took a significant blow thanks to Aloha Poke Co.’s handling of a PR nightmare. Native Hawaiian restaurant owners were angry after they received cease-and-desist letters demanding they change the names of their poke shops by dropping any references to “aloha.”" - Ashok Selvam

Chicago’s top and most read restaurant and bar news stories for 2018 - Eater Chicago

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"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

Chicago’s Aloha Poke Co. Faces Boycott Over Cultural Appropriation From Hawai’ian Locals - Eater Chicago

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Gina Garbero

Google

It’s so fresh and delicious. Here’s a tip too: order the California roll bowl instead of the crab salad side! You get more goodies and it’s only $10. Then a side of wontons for dipping!!! *chef kiss*

Sabrina Crawford

Google

There is something for everyone here! First of all, what’s not to love about being able to build your own meal? It is so much fun to be able to build your own bowl, choosing from a variety of proteins-salmon, shrimp, tuna, chicken or tofu, toppings, and sauces and these bowls are so filling! The service is quick, and everyone is so friendly. I had such a hard time deciding which sauces I wanted in my bowl, but then was told that I can actually get extra sauces on the side! Yay!!! There are also some house bowls in the menu that take away the pressure of you putting together your own creation. Be sure to get the wonton chips because you can pretty much make POKĒ NACHOS with them! Their crab salad is good as well and it’s so good added to any of the bowl creations. The miso soup is also great for this time of year! Stay in from the cold and order delivery and chow down!

Tatiana Salyga

Google

This place is delicious! It was my first time trying a poke bowl, and I loved it. Definetly on the pricy side, but good for a quick eat! I got the crunch bowl with white rice and marinated salmon, I would definetly recommend it.

Barry McNamara

Google

I placed an order through their website which linked to an application called Order Experience. I got a build your own bowl and intended to make it vegetarian when I put in a note. When I arrived they informed me they substituted the marinated tofu for plain tofu because the marinade has fish in it. The samurai sauce is vegetarian. The "big" bowl is an appropriate size for one adult meal.

Samir Katta

Google

Got the Kahuna poke bowl for delivery. Added salmon, shrimp, and marinated shrimp along with tons of veggies. Everything was so fresh and worked well together. The only thing I wasn’t a big fan of was the tempura crunch on top. Big fan of build your own places and this is one I will come back to whenever I want poke.

Alexandra Pescara

Google

Aloha has awesome food and very friendly staff. They complete orders quickly so there’s never long wait times. Every time I go there it is a wonderful experience. I would consider myself a regular. Restaurant is always clean and food has never disappointed

Deirdre Nicolopoulos

Google

Found a 1inch machine bolt in my bowl today. How on earth does this happen Aloha???? Someone message me ASAP, this is not ok.

Tom Huber

Google

Excellent quality food. Fast service. Reasonable price.