Look at the average score, its pretty high for a good reason! Fresh fish, full of flavor, and I'm a fan! Much more authentic than more common main land style poke places. Don't get me wrong, those places are great for all the toppings, but here the fish speaks for itself with its high quality. Very comprabable, fair prices when compared to other top bay area poke spots. Very friendly at pick-up and its more of a to-go spot, so be mindful of that when you visit! Now stop reading, go eat some poke already! read more

Aloha Fresh - Poke lover with Spicy shoyu ahi, spicy salmon, spicy wasabi ahi + crab salad and mac salad - Poke Near Me - San Jose, California

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! read more

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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! read more

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Aloha Fresh is a small, quaint poke shop located in the heart of San Jose's historic Japantown, and serves fresh, delicious poke to the people of SJ. You can build your bowl to your liking by selecting your base, the type of fish or seafood you want based on the flavor profiles available, and lastly, your sides. Aloha fresh has a fairly large selection of different flavors of poke, which range from sweet to spicy, and sometimes a combination of both. They also offer different types of fish and seafood, such as tuna (ahi), salmon (sake), and octopus. The space itself is fairly small with no dining space and is set up more like a pickup your order and eat somewhere else type of shop, however, it's perfect to grab on the go and bring on a picnic somewhere during a beautiful California day. Aloha fresh brings the vibes and the flavors, and you should definitely check them out if you're a poke lover like me. read more

Aloha Fresh was okay overall. I originally wanted Santo Market but didn't realize they were closed today. This place was open and had good reviews, so we decided to give it a whirl. The poke was alright, but the portions felt a bit small for the price. I also tried the Korean chicken, which was just okay. I was hoping for something closer to Zippy's Korean fried chicken, but it definitely wasn't that--it tasted more like orange chicken. Overall, it was fine, but nothing that really stood out. In comparison, Santo Market is better with bigger portions and better value for the price. read more

This place brought me back to Hawaii and my university days, thank you!!! Thank you for staying SO authentic! FINALLY A MAC SALAD comparable to the ones served in Hawaii! FOOD: I ordered poke lover (I couldn't resist trying 2 pokes). I selected the kukui nut salmon (I couldn't really taste the kukui nut but I appreciate the addition of scallions/green onions and onions) and wasabi masago tuna. They ran out of the masago tuna and made me wait on the side but gave me extra. I wish there were onions or something along with this tuna. They allow you to pick 2 sides and I picked Mac salad and namasu. - i was expecting namasu per google to be pickled daikon and carrots instead it was largely sliced pickled cucumbers. I like tart foods but this side was too sour and too large for my liking...would not pick again and would not recommend. - they add shoyu to the rice (or some sort of shoyu sauce) - you need to specifically ask for furikake if you want it as a finishing touch to your bowl - they also have snack mixes on the shelves ranging $10-12 which I did not notice but they do sound delicious and different than the recipes online - DO NOT FORGET TO GRAB YOUR OWN UTENSILS, NAPKINS, AND SHOYU PACKETS IF DESIRED ON YOUR WAY OUT!!! AMBIENCE: - no indoor seating - no outdoor seating (OK bare minimum with some sitting at the edge of planters) - grab and go SERVICE: - quick but super friendly - willing to answer any and all questions in such a kind manner when there are SO many people in line - each person had their own job... aka one person did the rice, one person did the poke, one person did the sides, etc PARKING AND LOCATION: - yes it is located in San Jose Japantown - parking is paid Monday through Saturday but is free after 6pm but this shop and many others are closed... - parking on Sunday is FREE - if you are willing to walk a block or more, free parking in the neighborhood (apologies to those that live there!) - overall, yes, parking is difficult and can be quite frustrating Can't wait to go back! read more

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The quality of fish was good, but the nachos were very saucy and quite heavy. Not sure if I'll be back but I prefer a poke bowl with rice/salad more. read more

Aloha Fresh - Poke Nachos - Poke Near Me - San Jose, California

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i LOVE aloha fresh!!! It might be my fav poke place in san jose just because it reminds me so much of hawaii poke (texture wise). The ahi is always so buttery soft, and the toppings and sides come together to make everything extremely flavorful and filling! I love the variety of protein options that they provide, but the Ahi Kalbi is my fav!! the poke nachos are also sooo flavorful as well - think Yardhouse poke nachos but with actual poke (so 10000x better). I've come back so many times this year and will definitely be back again and again. Service is always friendly, sometimes slow during busy hours ofc. Interior is small, but you don't eat inside anyway. I wish Japantown/Aloha Fresh had tables outside like they used to for ppl to eat and chill at! read more

Aloha Fresh - ahi kalbi and spicy scallops - Poke Near Me - San Jose, California

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The food was fresh and delicious! Definitely recommend 10/10!! The best in the Bay Area!! Will be back soon!!! read more

Aloha Fresh - Poke nachos & Hawaiian Bowl - Poke Near Me - San Jose, California

i've been a big fan of aloha fresh since 2018! their sauces are SO good. my favs are the garlic mayo scallops and sesame tako. their ahi also has that fresh firm taste, and there is a variety to choose from. do yourself a favor and get some of the best poke around. read more

Aloha Fresh - Poke Near Me - San Jose, California

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! read more

Aloha Fresh - Surf N Turf - Poke Near Me - San Jose, California

Got to meet the owner and he praised how fresh everything was and recommend me a spicy salmon - ahi bowl. Hands down worth every praise. Very fresh, tasty and I'd go as far as saying some of the best poke in the San Jose area read more

Aloha Fresh - Poke Near Me - San Jose, California

The freshest poke you can get in the bay! I literally dream about their poke nachos! The ahi tuna is so fresh and buttery! I love that they offer a variety of hot items like musubi, chili, garlic chicken, etc. The poke can be brought by the pound or as a meal! Literally so many variations to meet the needs of any customer! read more

Was craving the garlic scallops again so I had to come back. This is the only place that offers the garlic scallop in San Jose read more

Aloha Fresh - Poke Near Me - San Jose, California

Wow the poké nachos here are incredible! Well worth the price. Authentic hawaiian poke, I love poke so much. Of course nothing will top hawaii poke, but this shop comes close. I am usually a Santo Market girl, but this place is great. Small shop inside, but friendly workers and delicious food. I'll definitely come back. read more

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. read more

Aloha Fresh - Poke Lover - Poke Near Me - San Jose, California

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. read more

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Food 5/5 Service 5/5 Ambiance 5/5 Great selection of fresh poke. Place is meant for pickup as there are no seating options available. I love that you can order the poke separately as well. Great place in Japan town read more

Aloha Fresh - Poke Near Me - San Jose, California

undoubtedly one of my favorite poke spots in the area!!! (right there in japantown with santo market) Specifically the poke nachos--I now crave those every day. The Spicy Ahi was insanely fresh, mixed with the lomi lomi n seaweed salad, just simply the most perfectly crispy refreshing bite. The first time I came in person the staff was extremely nice and helpful!!(admittedly later that week when I needed those poke nachos again), I ordered online and I would definitely recommend doing so on weekends since this place was packed on Saturday! I definitely see why though, such fresh fish and the closest thing to getting real Hawaiian poke without flying there read more

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4 of us went here on Saturday and 2 of us had the salmon, one had shrimp and one had tuna. My friend and I who had the salmon got food poisoning. Very bad vomiting and diarrhea. We have all traced it back to this salmon we had. Our friends that ate the tuna and shrimp did not have the same experience. Another friend of mine who coincidentally went on Sunday also got food poisoning from eating the salmon. Please be very careful when getting the poke from here. To the owners, please have better food safety handling! read more

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 read more

Aloha Fresh - Poke Lover Bowl (~$20): Kukui Nut (4/5 stars) and Miso Salmon (3/5 stars) - Poke Near Me - San Jose, California

Ate too fast to get a picture if that tells you anything. They have a good variety of poke here, fresh and tasty. Sides are classics, Mac salad, seaweed, crab, etc. They have some hot items like Korean fried chicken, and three types of rice based. Spicy shoyu ahi was bomb. I'd probably come back and order that with two scoops. Service is friendly and they kept the line moving. read more

Popped in for an afternoon lunch pick up. I've seen the spot recommended and finally gave it a shot. I'm not a seafood person but they have lots of poke options and some chicken/pork options to fill your bowl. I opted for the Aloha bowl with kalua pork, mac salad and kimchi. I also picked out a spam masubi, some guava and lilikoi mochi and the POG iced tea. It was a very busy Sunday afternoon but staff was working hard to get to every guest. The mac salad and masubi were just ok to me. I really did liked the kalua pork and it was definitely the highlight of the bowl for me. The mochis were delicious and not overly sweet. The pog iced tea was nice and refreshing on a warm spring day. The bowl was $15 and I had plenty of leftovers to enjoy the following days. The restaurant was small inside and no tables so definitely take your meal to go! read more

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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. read more

No place to eat inside the restaurant in case you were planning on it. Otherwise, service was great and quick. Portions were huge. Definitely more of the real poke in Hawaii as they do not give you a lot of options for toppings. Loved the different flavors of their poke. Kukui nut and miso are better than the hawaiian ahi -- did not have much of a flavor. Highly recommend the hawaiian bowl if you want to try their Lau Lau and Kalua Pork! read more

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I got the 2 poke dishes and 2 sides. There isn't any sitting, it's majorly a take out place. I got spicy salmon and Korean style shrimp - both were good. It's a bit pricey with black rice being $1.25 extra but they give good quantity. The black tea aloha fresh boba was on the sweeter side. I wish they had more toppings like edamame or crispy strips. It was missing the crunch. For sides I got kimchi and imitation crab. I also got their chicken musubi and that was decent. Overall I would recommend trying this place atleast once for fresh fish in the area. Service was good! read more

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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 read more

Aloha Fresh - Poke Bowl - Poke Near Me - San Jose, California

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. read more

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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! read more

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. read more

Aloha Fresh - Lomi Lomi, Ahi Tuna, crab salad, Spicy Salmon (some pieces of spicy scallop) - Poke Near Me - San Jose, California

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My usual order is the kine bowl. Spicy Salmon, Mac salad, seaweed salad with white rice. My wife makes sure this is a stop when we go to San Jose. I say happy wife, happy life but why not make sure both of us are happy with a nice solid poke bowl?? read more

Aloha fresh offers a variety of fresh poke. I got the super poke bowl and tried the spicy salmon and shoyu ahi poke. It was very fresh and tasted good. I also tried their lilikoi butter mochi, which was also good, very chewy and buttery as the name states. There is parking on the street and it wasn't crowded when I went on a weekday around lunch. read more

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! read more

Aloha Fresh - Poke lovers - Poke Near Me - San Jose, California

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! read more

Aloha Fresh (or Santo) is my go-to spot when I'm craving poke--especially salmon! The fish always tastes fresh, and I'm a big fan of their mac salad. On my last visit, I did have a small hiccup--I bit into something harder than usual and found a tiny piece of plastic in the poke. It was minor, and I chose to disregard it, but it's something to be mindful of. read more

Aloha Fresh - plastic found in poke - Poke Near Me - San Jose, California

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This is the best poke place! I've been coming here for a few years, and the food is always consistently delicious. My favorite is the spicy ahi poke. I've tried a lot of their other fish options but this has always been my go to. Their portion sizes are generous, especially in their bowls. If I get a bowl I usually get surf n turf with spicy ahi poke, kalua pork, and double Mac salad. It does get pretty busy at lunchtime however the line usually moves pretty fast. I usually order online and just go to the counter to pick up. Definitely recommend this place, and I'll be back soon! read more

It's really the closest thing you can get to real Hawaiian poke in the bay. The ahi is soooo soft and creamy, you can't get this texture anywhere else. My only thing is that all of their spicy options have wasabi in it, so if you're not a fan of wasabi, then your fish options are a little limited. The second is the wait time - when there's a line, get ready to wait, because they're on island time haha. The food is truly good though. Cheaper than actually flying to Hawaii. read more

Probably the best poke place in sj. Idk how much coke they add to their salmon because oh my is their poke addicting, and you can taste the quality and freshness every single time. One thing I'll note is that they don't have as many sides as other spots but it has never been a problem for me. Overall, yummy yummy yummy in my tummy and I will visit hopefully again soon read more

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! read more

Aloha Fresh - Poke Lover, Lilikoi Butter Mochi, Guava Butter Mochi - Poke Near Me - San Jose, California

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Aloha Fresh is a small little poke spot in Japantown. Honestly, I usually only come here when Santo's is closed, but it does hit the spot when you're craving poke. There's no seating, which is a bit of a downside. I usually order the poke by the pound. It's a little pricey, but worth it if you want a quick poke fix. The tuna shoyu poke was a little slimy for me, but I think that's just the marinade. The spicy tuna poke, on the other hand, is always solid. Their fried chicken is surprisingly really good too, definitely worth grabbing as an appetizer. And don't skip the butter mochi, it's sooo good. Service can be hit or miss. Most of the time it is friendly, but I have had a couple of not so great experiences as well. Overall, a decent spot when you're in the area and craving poke, with a few standouts on the menu. read more