The viral poke nachos are found here at Aloha Fresh in Japantown (San Jose). I first stumbled across Aloha Fresh after seeing so many food bloggers try their poke nachos. We came on a Saturday right at opening 11:00 am with only three people in line ahead of us. By the time we ordered, there was a line to do the door. I ordered the poke nachos with spicy salmon. The poke nachos by default come with one scoop of poke and seaweed salad. You can get crab salad or an additional scoop of poke added for an additional fee. They then drizzle sauce on top of everything. I was curious about their other poke options so we also opted for a poke bowl with 2 scoops of poke and 2 sides. It comes with rice (you can also sub it out for greens). We tried the stoyu ahi and the Hawaiian ahi. For the sides we got the crab salad and the mac salad. First up - poke nachos. The wonton chips are crispy and a great vessel. The spicy salmon has good flavor. If you don't like a lot of sauce, you may want to ask them to go light because they do drizzle on a considerable amount. Overall, I liked these poke nachos and would get them again. The poke bowl is where things were lackluster. The ahi unfortunately didn't have much flavor. We couldn't tell the difference between the shoyu and the Hawaiian either. The quality of the ahi definitely could have been better. The crab salad and mac salad were both good sides though and saved the poke bowl. Overall, for a fun bite, the poke nachos with salmon was pretty good and I'd return just for that. In terms of general poke, I would rather drive a short way to go to Santos Market. read more

Came right before the lunch rush and i'm glad i did because the line was out the door immediately! I got the infamous poke nachos that's been all the rave on social media and it did not disappoint! The poke was fresh and they added just enough sauce. I will say though, the poke to wonton chip ratio was a bit on a smaller side, I wish they could add a little bit more consider the price point. Bonus point because I accidentally dropped mine right outside the store and they were able to give me a new one without charging me again! read more

Aloha Fresh - Poke Near Me - San Jose, California

Been here a few times now and I'll definitely keep coming back. The poke is always super fresh and tasty. Just be prepared for the lines because this place gets busy. If you're buying a lot, you can always pop across the street to Nijiya Market and grab something frozen to help keep the poke cold on the way home. Prices feel fair for the quality and honestly my only wish is that we had a spot like this in SF. The sweets here are pretty good too and I always end up going overboard. So far my favorite is tied between the scallop poke and the salmon pokes, but honestly everything is amazing. read more

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I came here and tried their butter mochi, it was very delicious. I was able to get the corner pieces which has an extra crust, so good. Would definitely get again. read more

Guess what?!?! I think I finally found Nemo. Aloha Fresh in Japan town is just a block or two away from Santo Market making my expectations high. Although I stand Santo market (because my name is in it) Im a huge fan of Poke Nachos with wonton chips and Aloha Fresh has just that. What I dont like is that you have to go in person to get the poke nachos which makes sense so that your wonton chips dont go soggyy, but I do wish that they would at least give you the option to purchase a side of wonton chips online and delivery orders. Despite this inconvenience I was wowed by the poke here. The Salmon poke here is top tier and maybe even better than Santo market. Aloha Fresh has a lot more flavors and kinds of Poke to choose from along with fresh warm musubis. I really enjoyed the poke from here because it's very melty, fatty, and doesnt have that weird fishy odor. Staff here are friendly, patient, and helpful. There is no option to sit in and dine here as the restaurant is similar to Poke House with no seating arrangements. not to worry though.because there's lots of benches around the area with shade. Ive had a lot of Poke and Aloha Fresh is one of the best ive had. However, if you're not a fan of Poke then I suggest you at least give this place a try and just keep swimming read more

Start this off by saying aloha is boooomb. We've been multiple times now and just leaving a review. I will say that some of the times we go , there's not as much sauce or flavor to it but that's just not picking. We've never had a bad experience here at all. You can't go wrong with any of the flavors. They have multiple and most are good! Our go to is the shoyu tuna and tako. All have great flavor while not being too salty like some other poke places. To finish up, this place and santo I enjoy a ton because they don't have all the fixings on top of their poke. It's the fish with sauce and thats it. Which helps have the fish shine more which is derlish. (Not sure if that's considered traditional Hawaiian like but I prefer it!) read more

Aloha Fresh - Poke Near Me - San Jose, California

Came by on a Thursday around 3pm and there was already a line out the door, always a good sign. This is take-out style only: you order at the counter and there's no indoor seating. The poke is displayed in a glass case, just like ordering poke in Hawai'i, and you can even order by the pound. The ahi is flown in fresh from Hawai'i, and you can truly taste the difference. I ordered a small kine bowl with white rice, topped with ponzu and spinach. For the fish, I chose the spicy shoyu ahi, along with crab salad and namasu. Let me just say... I devoured the entire bowl. So fresh, so flavorful, the quality really shines. Definitely recommend. It's on the pricier side, but absolutely worth it for the freshness and quality. read more

Aloha Fresh - Poke Near Me - San Jose, California

Same tasting poke from Foodland, Maui. Nostalgic and delicious. Service was good too. It is a very small are, good for to-go. read more

Aloha Fresh - Sesame Tako, Miso Salmon Poke, Kukui Nut Ahi Poke, Garlic Mayo Scallop Poke - Poke Near Me - San Jose, California

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I really enjoy the freshness of their fish and variety of flavors but the portion size is small for the cost. I've tried their poké nachos with ginger scallion ahi and kakui nut salmon. I added the salmon on the side because most of the container was filled with wonton chips. The nachos are good but for $14 to receive a box of 85% chips, 10% seaweed salad, and 5% actual fish is kinda pricey. The staff are nice and efficient in moving the line along, although the wait can be pretty long on the weekend (20+ minutes out the door). There are no sit down areas in the restaurant; all takeout. Utensils and soy sauce at a side table after you pay for your order. Parking is along the street and you may have to walk a bit. read more

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

Poke nachos are worth the hype fasho! Nice cashiers, service is good as they are trying to assemble everyone's orders as they come in plus all of the online orders. Busy ambiance as it's just a quick in-and-out kinda shop with no indoor seating. However, it's located in Japantown so it's you'll find some nice outdoor seating to enjoy your poke with a view! read more

*This review is for the Poke Nachos: Deinfluence Edition* After seeing few viral tiktoks online, I had to try the poke nachos! I love Aloha Fresh and the quality of poke bowls, one of the best Hawaiian poke spots in the area. However, after trying the poke nachos, I'm disappointed (3.5/5 stars). It was tasty, but $14 for a snack?? Pass. Not worth. You will still be hungry. I did liked how they fried the wonton chips, but this was way too expensive for the amount of fish you get. I was mainly eating wonton chips. For a few more bucks, you get wayyyyy more food in a poke bowl. I've noticed a price increase overall, so spending $20~ on high quality poke is typical nowadays. If you're debating between the nachos or bowl, get the bowl. Also, if you sign up for their rewards program, they won't give you a stamp unless you get a bowl. I thought that was strange because $14 is a cost of a whole meal. read more

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Found this place on tiktok and apparently so did a lot of people because there's a long line outside the door. Fortunately it goes by pretty fast. I knew what I wanted-the poke nachos. The staff are friendly and efficient. Everything is to go as there is no seating inside. Overall I enjoyed the poke nachos-I just wish you got a little more poke with it and could order 2 different kinds instead of just the one. The spicy ahi tuna was very good and the wonton chips were good too. The price with tax came out to about $15. It's not a huge portion but to me it's perfect for a light lunch. There are some benches outside in Japan town. I got extremely lucky with parking. If you go to Japan town you know most of the time you have to park a ways away and walk. I would come back again to try another type of poke read more

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Happy I got to try the viral TikTok poke nachos today! There's a great variety of fish/poke options to choose from for the topping, which I really appreciated. The fried wonton chips were soooo perfectly crunchy and addictive. My only downside was the chip-to-fish ratio. I ran out of poke way before I finished the wontons, so I wish there was more to balance everything out. I also ordered the Poke Lover Bowl, which comes with two poke scoops and two sides. I went with the Sweet Soy Salmon and Spicy Shoyu Ahi. The fish itself was super fresh, but flavor-wise, the bowl leaned a little heavy on the mayo side, which slightly muted some of the seasoning I was hoping for. Overall, the fresh fish and friendly service made this a solid spot to check out if the poke nachos have been on your radar! read more

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Love, love, love aloha fresh. Definitely one of the best poke spots in town. I also love Santo Market but come here for the Salmon + dinner hours + delivery. Poke Nachos are absolutely BUS would definitely go back for more. Wonton chips are so crispy with the garlic mayo sauce and unagi sauce + ocean salad and lomi lomi salmon. If you don't eat immediately, I'd see if it's possible to get the chips on the side They also sell poke by the pound. My fav is spicy salmon for $28/ib. Not too spicy but packs a good punch still. I used to order this with the poke chips on the side if I didn't plan on eating them right away so they didn't get soggy. And of course the bowl is also always a solid pick the rice is nice and hot and I love the Mac and ocean salad sides. Super filling for lunches and a little leftover for later. Like most places in Japan town, parking can be tough here because it's street side (and possibly metered) and there's no sit-in (there are benches outside to eat), but it's great vibes all around and the quality of the fish is amazing and I always come out for the poke :) read more

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Stopped by again for a quick, fresh $20 poke bowl and it didn't disappoint. This time I ordered the Lovers Poke bowl with Spicy Shoyu Ahi Tuna and Kukui Nut Ahi. Between the two, the Spicy Ahi had a slightly slimier texture and was noticeably saltier, with the heat building gradually as you eat. For sides, I chose Ocean (seaweed) and Namasu. The Namasu was crunchy, refreshing, and a nice contrast to the fish. And, of course, it's hard to go wrong with seaweed. Service was friendly and quick, on an early Friday afternoon. Very filling overall! read more

Aloha Fresh - 1. Poke Lover - Poke Near Me - San Jose, California

Excellent Poke Overall. The Ahi Tuna and Salmon are savory, and they added lettuce and other vegetables on the poke. Ingredients tasted fresh and flavorful. Sides they offer include seaweed salad and crab meat. There is no inside seating here. You are greeted by an associate and they assist you with your order. Great place for a quick and easy Poke grab. read more

Aloha Fresh - 1. Poke Lover - Poke Near Me - San Jose, California

I really enjoy their spicy ahi and trying their new flavors as well. Service here is amazing every time i come in and so helpful with some of my request. Always come in for a spicy ahi poke lover during lunch when im in the mood for poke. read more

So good! Better than the other poke places in SJ. They definitely loaded the poke nachos I got. My husband got a bowl with the black rice and that was delicious too! For those wanting to eat their poke right away: if you walk down 6th street towards Jtown Pizza Co. walk pass it and between the apartments buildings across the street is a park with plenty of picnic tables and other seating. Theres a little play area for the kiddos too. read more

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Great Food Customer service, not so great My 2 friends & I went there last night just right before 7 as they were about to close This lady who was taking our order was rude read more

If you're looking for authentic poke that is as close to having it in Hawaii, then you've found the right place!! Aloha Fresh has some of the yummiest poke I have ever tried!!! It's worth the wait if you go - there's normally a line. They PACK the bowl and every bite is delicious and fresh. My only thing is I wish that they allowed more than 2 toppings!!! It would be nice to have more options there but I guess they do serve larger portions than say, Santo Market. All in all would def come back here again. read more

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Fresh poke spot in SJ. Good amount of options here with hot foods as well. Does get busy with line through the doors when I went. No seating inside. I got the poke lover bowl which has 2 sides and 2 poke option. Poke tasted fresh. Tasty flavor and the sides were solid as well. The butter mochi was deliciously made and had a good crust to it. Paid street parking. Would come back to try their poke nachos. read more

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Aloha Fresh feels like it leans more into a traditional Hawaiian-style poke experience, and that really shows in the way they prioritize the fish. The emphasis here is less on piling on toppings and more on letting the quality and freshness of the fish speak for itself. The fish tastes incredibly fresh, and the poke sauces complement it perfectly rather than competing with it. Everything works in harmony--the seasoning, the texture, and the overall balance of flavors. It's a more focused and refined approach compared to build-your-own bowl spots, and it really pays off. If you're someone who appreciates poke in a more authentic, fish-forward style, this place is definitely worth checking out. I'd absolutely recommend stopping by if you're in the area it's a standout for quality and simplicity done right. :) read more

I came here around 3:00 on a Saturday with my fiance. There was a small line when we first arrived, but it grew fast. The workers were busy but still super friendly. Unfortunately, there is no seating inside or outside except for one bench. There were a ton of poke options, and even some hot food, but I ultimately decided to order the poke nachos with sweet soy salmon. My fiance ordered the poke lover with kukui nut salmon, shoyu tuna, seaweed salad, and crab salad. I also ordered a side of Mac salad. I loved the poke nachos. I don't usually see them as an option at other places, so I was excited to try them. The nachos seemed small, but were the perfect amount. Everything tasted fresh and had great flavor. I also tried my fiancé's poke and his bowl was equally as enjoyable. I also liked the Mac salad, but my fiance thought it could be creamier. I would definitely recommend coming here! I will be back to try their hot food and more of the poke. read more

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I have been thinking about this place ever since I got it. There was quite a line when we got there, but it went by quickly and gave us time to decide what to order. I got the kalbi ahi, and the flavor was so good--perfect balance of sweet and savory. The fish here is so fresh and buttery. I love that they have wonton chips as an option to eat with the poke as well. The poke nachos are also served with seaweed salad, which added a nice flavor. I plan to come back as soon as I can to try the other flavors! read more

Aloha Fresh - Kalbi Ahi Poke, Spicy Ahi Poke - Poke Near Me - San Jose, California

Isn't it lovely finding a piece of hair stuck to the nachos... First thing I saw when i opened the packaging was the piece of black hair poking out. Super disappointed, after seeing so much hype behind this place, waited 20 mins to order just to be disappointed. read more

Aloha Fresh - hair i pulled out from the poke nacho - Poke Near Me - San Jose, California

I came by around noon on a Friday and there was a small line, but I got my food pretty fast. There aren't any tables inside, so you definitely have to take your food to go. The I got a poke lovers bowl with spicy ahi and spicy shoyu ahi. The fish was fresh and I liked the spicy shoyu the best. Parking in japantown can be tough depending on the time of day, but when I went there were plenty of spots open. read more

Shockingly tasteless poke, especially for the price. I don't usually write reviews, but my experience here was so disappointing that I had to share. Having recently returned from a trip to Hawaii, I've been on a hunt for good local poke. I enjoyed Santo Market, so I decided to branch out and try Aloha Fresh. Unfortunately, it fell completely flat. I spent $55 on three different styles: Kukui Nut Salmon, Shoyu Ahi, and Hawaiian Ahi. To my surprise, there was almost no flavor profile to any of them. The Shoyu Ahi tasted like plain sashimi with no marinade. The Hawaiian and Kukui Nut Salmon bowls were just as bland. I'm not sure if there was an issue with the kitchen's batch seasoning today, but for $55, the quality just wasn't there. I highly recommend asking for a sample before you commit to a full order here. read more

Aloha Fresh - Shoyu Ahi Poke, Kukui Nut Salmon Poke, Hawaiian Ahi Poke - Poke Near Me - San Jose, California

One of the best places to get Hawaiian poke outside of the islands in the bay! Service is always good too just like the ono food! This is a take out only spot but if you want there's benches scattered around Japantown to eat here and ppl watch. Our favorites are definitely masago wasabi ahi and spicy salmon! But tbh you really can't go wrong with any of their flavors here. Also the sides are classic! Namasu (pickled cucumber), wakame, and crab salad are the best though. Do yourself a favor and get a side of 1lb mac though hahaha I put a bit on the side for our lunches as easy meal prep and a treat! Haha Don't sleep on the fried chicken either! Island style karaage. Drinks are also solid here!! And the butter mochi awesome. Really just one of the best spots for Hawaiian food around. read more

Absolutely love this place! Poke is so fresh and they have unique flavors and seasonings I haven't seen before! Both poke bowls and ordering poke by the pound are great options! For the poke bowl, seaweed salad is free which I feel like other places charge you. Everyone is so friendly. It's like having a little bit of Hawaii in South Bay! read more

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

Came here for lunch with some co-workers. We all got the Poke lover bowl. We all ordered different types of fish. I end up going with the ginger scallion. Everyone else got different spicy ones and really enjoyed it. The staff was very friendly, made it really easy to order for the first time. There's no seating so we ended up sitting on the bench across the street near the grocery store. Definitely was very busy for lunchtime, was almost in line out the door after we left. Would definitely recommend to friends and family and looking forward to coming back. read more

Aloha Fresh - Poke Near Me - San Jose, California

Came here a few years back and recently revisited this place again. Their poke bowls are delicious. There are many options to choose from. Ordered the Poke Lover and the Poke Nachos. Both of them are good and really like the wonton chips that come with the nachos. It tasted really good with poke. Downsides of this place are: - There is no sitting area. It's for to-go only. If you want to eat there, you'll have to find a bench outside to sit. It's not ideal for hot or rainy weather. - Very small place and line is sometimes outside the door. The line doesn't move fast either. - Parking isn't easy on the weekend or during busy hours. If you come during the week, prepare to pay for parking. It would be nice if they open another location with seating areas and better parking. read more

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The poke here is super good and fresh! The sauces for them are great as well. I love that they have the bowls, nachos, and by the pound option. The workers are all super nice and work efficiently. The place itself is small and has no seating though so it's more of a takeout place but I would definitely recommend! read more

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It was a cloudy Tuesday afternoon, when my partner and I decided we wanted poke. There is a fierce debate about where is the best poke in the bay, but I think Aloha Fresh has secured my vote. We got two orders of the poke nachos as well as two additional sides of poke as I really wanted to try some of their various flavors. We got the Smokey Pokey and Spicy Salmon for our nachos and then we tried the Ginger Scallion Ahi as well as the Garlic Mayo Scallops. Everything was delicious and there's nothing I would do differently. The service was also great as the guy helping out gave his recommendations and was super chill. read more

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I dream about this poke bowl. Everything is nice ab the food. The workers are very kind and friendly I like the grab and go arrangement no complaints read more

We went around noon and it was about a 15 minute wait. Honestly, I forgot what flavors I got for the poke, but it was really good. Big portions and very flavorful! Mac salad and crab salad was creamy and delicious. I think both bowls totaled right around $40, +- a couple bucks. Definitely coming back on the weekends, since they close pretty early. Their only downfall read more

Aloha Fresh - Poke Near Me - San Jose, California

So freakin delicious! The long line is well deserved! &Tbh, given the line, they are already working really fast. I got the poke nacho with ahi tuna and my husband built his poke bowl. There are predetermined sets as well! The chips are wonton chips and the fish is an explosion of flavor. The owner was also super nice. Despite being as busy as he was, he was welcoming and made conversation with us. read more

Still too salty for the spicy mayo options. Also needs more seating. Not much else to say!

After vacationing in Hawaii, it's hard to find poke that really hits the same. Aloha Fresh might be the closest l've had so far. I usually order the Poke Lover. Two scoops of poke, two sides, rice and salad. It comes out to around $20 and it's worth it. The quality is super fresh every time, which honestly makes all the difference. Heads up, the line can get pretty packed, but it moves fast so you're not standing around forever. Street parking only, so make sure you feed the meter. One thing I still need to try are their poke nachos. I see them every time and keep saying "next visit." Definitely a solid go-to if you're craving legit, Hawaii-style poke. read more

Aloha Fresh is solid overall, but the pricing really throws me off. The food itself is decent and fresh, but the way items are priced doesn't always make sense. For example, crab salad is only 50 cents when added into a bowl, but it jumps to $2 on the poke nachos. It's the same ingredients and the same prep, so there's really no difference in labor that would explain the price gap. It makes ordering confusing and a little frustrating because it feels inconsistent for no clear reason. The ambiance is nice enough -- clean, casual, and laid-back, with that typical poke spot vibe. It's a comfortable place to eat, but nothing that really stands out or justifies the odd pricing. Not a bad spot overall, but the inconsistent pricing keeps it at three stars for me. If that was fixed, I'd definitely rate it higher. read more

Some seriously YUMMY poke and Hawaiian mac!! I ordered the poke lover with the two pokes, Hawaiian Mac salad (5/5), and the ocean salad, with half rice and half greens. -Kukui nut salmon (5/5) - really loved this one. The salmon is so fresh and this one is seasoned really well. I don't know what kukui nut tastes like, but this wasn't an overly nutty taste and just had a nice overall savory flavor. Highly recommend -Smokey poke ahi (3/5) - the ahi was also really fresh, but this flavor just wasn't for me. If you like the Smokey tastes (almost like mezcal) you'll like this, but the smokiness was an overpowered for me. - Shoyu ahi (4/5) - the shoyu flavor was mild and complimented the ahi well. This place gets praised for their Mac salad and I get it!! Really yummy and did remind me of Hawaii. Such a great addition to the bowl. I'm definitely going to be back. Make sure you pay for parking, as they do ticket in this area. It's street parking. The only thing is, there is no indoor or outdoor seating, so you have to take your food to go. We got drinks and ate at a nearby cafe. There was a line but it goes really quickly, and I saw workers restocking the poke as it was being finished! read more

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