Friendly server, quiet and small store with no indoor seating. Reasonable prices for poke (overpriced) but a very healthy amount of fish in the bowl. Only reason for 4 stars is because the spicy mayo sauce was far too mayo-ey for me. Just more mayo tasting than any other spicy mayo I've had. But overall it was pretty decent and the server was generous with portions of toppings and everything. read more

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They offer great portions with this place. This is one of those build-your-own-bowls type of situations so the proteins come premarinated in a simple house soy blend (to differentiate from batch marinated Hawaiian style poke). I opted to get all the toppings and it created such a great and varied texture and flavor for each bite. Crispy onions are a must in BYOB poke spots, it adds a great flavor when you're making your own bowl. I would recommend asking if you can mix certain sauces to your preference. I found the volcano sauce to be just a creamy sauce that kind of disappears in the bowl, something on the soy-acidic side might stand out better. The staff are incredible and patient with your selection. For the area, this is some of the best value you can get. read more

Aloha Poke - PACK YOUR OWN BOWL: Brown Rice and Mixed Greens, Tuna, Salmon, All Toppings, Volcano and Wasabi Sauce - Hawaiian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great poke bowl with even better service. While the place is small and built for take-out, Isaac was kind enough to let me find a small area inside to eat and take shelter from the cold. All the bowls are completely customizable without having to pay up-charges for each ingredient. Isaac provided great conversation and extra sauce as I made my way towards the bottom of the bowl. A+++ service on an already stellar product. read more

Aloha Poke - PACK YOUR OWN BOWL - Hawaiian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

One of my gripes about the DC food scene is that many sorts of foods are reflected but few places are the best representation of a particular type of food. So alas DC residents are offered a large selection of (generally) average food. I think Aloha Poke is a good example of what I mean. I'm glad it exists, as it does add variety for diners in the area. On a DC scale I would give it four stars, but on an objective scale that considers what poke is and could be, it's a solid three or possibly even a two. This spot is a pick-up spot. There's really no place to sit and eat. That's fine. The menu is confusing though, because they always seem to have seasonal items or limited-time-only dishes so it can be frustrating to order off the menu, only to see a random flyer placed somewhere after you've ordered for another item you might have considered. On the standard menu they have some three or four poke bowls and also the option to build your own. Off menu, I've seen things like crab rangoons, a California roll bowl for a special price, and a Philly roll bowl. These items are "off menu" as you'd only know about them if you look around the shop for adverts. As for the food, it's decent. Not horrible, but really doesn't hit the spot when I'm craving poke. Put differently, the poke here can't compare to what you'd get in Hawaii or say, California. The options for what you can have in a bowl are limited compared to other places. That's a business decision. The owners have to navigate rents and supply chains, so I won't fault them for their decisions on this matter. I will say though, that I feel the food here tends to be overly soggy. I like sauce in my food. I'll probably order more sauce than the average person. But the mayo and sauces that typically go into a poke bowl have different consistencies and when done right my bowl doesn't feel wet or "soupy." But when I eat here it tends to be just that. I feel the sauces are a bit too liquid rather than creamy. In any event, I will continue to go here, mainly for the variety and because it's one of the few restaurants in the area that in a member of the Dining Rewards Network, where I can also get airline miles in addition to my regular credit card miles for eating here. I hope they improve their offerings. But even if they don't, I suppose I'll keep coming. read more

This delicious takeout poke place is tugged right outside of the DuPont Circle metro exit. The ambiance is humble and designed more as a takeout spot. The food is delicious and the raw fish is fresh and not overly marinated. One feedback on the food is to caramelize the onion to bring out the flavor of the fish instead of using it raw. I like how they have 3 sizes available to allow customers to choose based on their appetite of the day! There's also alternatives to healthy options like brown rice, cauliflower rice and tofu. The staff were kind and the efficient. Perfect for a quick lunch if you work in the DuPont Circle area. read more

Aloha Poke - ALOHA BOWL - Hawaiian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Not good. I got Aloha Poke to go last week and it made a disappointing lunch. I got the large poke bowl size with white rice & mixed greens as my base. I doubled up on salmon and added on ahi tuna (marinated with sesame and shoyu). I topped it with seaweed, edamame, scallions, black sesame, and avocado, drizzled with spicy aioli sauce. The fish wasn't very fresh and flavorless, especially the tuna. I had to push myself to eat it (when I typically love eating raw fish). I didn't like how thick the scallions were cut (1 cm pieces). Toppings were just OK. The most disappointing part was the rice, which was clumpy and hard, some pieces with much more vinegar than others. Very unbalanced and unappetizing. I would not recommend Aloha Poke and don't plan on returning. read more

Aloha Poke - Hawaiian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I have been to Aloha Poke before and thought the food was good. I went back yesterday. The exact date/time was Thursday, February 6, 2025, at 3:30 pm. My food was okay. However, the service is what I am reviewing here. The guy who was working there was not acceptable. He was rude and dismissive. I could tell that he had some sort of problem with me. He made what I think was a negative racial comment about me. I will not tolerate that sort of behavior or treatment and I will not give a place like that my business anymore. read more

oh the things I would do to be in Hawaii but instead I'm here - immediately loved the cauliflower rice option for a base, that is a rarity - if I have to upsize to a "kahuna" for a normal sized bowl ... don't even show me the menu - once I did upgrade the bowl though the serving of tuna was fabulous. it's not too fishy and a great texture. I have tried both the shrimp and the tuna and can say that you tuna was my favorite. the shrimp was good, but I feel like you get more bang for your buck with either tuna or salmon. - the seaweed salad here is absolutely delicious. it is so crunchy and packed so much flavor. also, if you get any roe on your bowl, they add so much of it. It's great for a texture break. - sauces are all fine, but they tend to just drizzle it on the top so most of your bowl doesn't get any... by the end I was just eating bites of watery residue from the cauliflower rice - wish they had crab salad read more

Aloha Poke - PACK YOUR OWN BOWL with tuna - Hawaiian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Don't believe the hype! Aloha Poke Co is a five star spot for a super fresh Poke Bowl. The service is outstanding and the Spicy Tuna Poke Bowl (Crunchy) isn't what you want, it's what you need. Forget the rest Aloha Poke Co. across the street from Swingers Dupont Circle is the ONE! SUBLIME. read more

Aloha Poke - Hawaiian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Aloha Poke is the absolute best. I went once and immediately went back the next day. The fish is super fresh, the portions are generous, and every bowl is perfectly balanced. Nothing mushy, nothing drowning in sauce. Just clean, flavorful poke done right. It's also one of those meals that somehow fills you up without making you feel heavy, which is rare and appreciated. The staff is friendly and it's exactly the kind of spot you want in Dupont for a quick but legit meal. If you're even thinking about poke, stop thinking and go here. I'll be back... a lot. read more

Very good portions of high quality fish. I always get the "naked" fish option that isn't marinated, and the flavor of the fish and the other toppings comes through nicely. Love that you can get spicy topping options like jalapeños and also fruit options like mango and pineapple, not all places do that. Sauces are generally very good, I prefer the samurai and wasabi mixed together. Staff are very nice and friendly, especially the owner who is sometimes there. Online ordering option is great and they are always on time, which is helpful when I'm stepping out of the office for a quick lunch pickup. The restaurant itself is a pickup only style, which is fine with me for what I need. When the weather is nicer there's outdoor seating that people often use. Overall this is my go to spot for poke, even though there are other options closer to my office. I've been here many times over the last year, so I can say that the preceding is consistently true. I'll be back again next week. read more

First time here! The staff was super kind and welcoming. Customer service is invaluable, portions are so generous, and I appreciate the plethora of toppings you can choose for your bowl. Aloha Poke is a GREAT bang for your buck. I've never seen prices so reasonable. I have walked by several times and I am so glad I finally tried it! I highly recommend combining the samurai, volcano, and spicy aioli sauces. Definitely give this place a try if you're in the area. The menu is straightforward and the service was nothing short of amazing. read more

Amazing service and great value at this poke spot in Dupont! The bowls are kind of shallow so I think they put less of the base (rice/greens) than other poke places, but I actually preferred that and found that the Big size was perfectly filling, and for less than $13 I think it's the cheapest build-your-own poke, at least in the Downtown area. Also, they do NOT skimp on the toppings at all - my bowl was so full I couldn't even mix it at first. The service was great as well - I had initially ordered a scoop of marinated tuna, but since they were out/didn't have any, my server gave me an extra scoop of protein on the house. My one complaint is that the rice had a little bit too much vinegar for my personal preference. However, I loved everything else and will definitely be back! read more

Love this place!! Great service, Chi was very generous with the servings as well. Will definitely come back.

Great spot for delicious and fresh poke bowls with decent portions and quick, friendly service! I've been to Aloha Poke an almost embarrassing number of times in the last few months, but it's genuinely one of the best poke spots in DC (especially in the Dupont / downtown area). The bowls do look a tad small, but I think it's just their shape -- they're quite sizeable (18 oz for the large and 24 oz for the kahuna) and are perfect for a lighter dinner or lunch. Although Aloha Poke has a fair share of house bowls, I'm a huge sucker for a build-your-own experience, and Aloha provides a wide selection of toppings (and you can add as many as you would like), which amplifies the customization. It's also great for folks with dietary restrictions, especially since they do a great job of marking the various allergens in each ingredient and sauce on their website, as well as whether something is gluten-free or vegan. One note is that they frequently run out of a few ingredients (i.e., zucchini noodles, naked tuna), so you might not always be able to get exactly what you want, but there's usually a good enough substitute that you can still make a delicious bowl! I have also noticed that they like to add a lot of sauce to the bowls. Sometimes if I forget to ask for the sauce on the side, I end up pouring out a good couple of tablespoons of sauce, especially if I've opted for a more liquidy sauce rather than a mayo-based one. It tends to not be a huge problem for mixed greens, but every other base really soaks up the sauces and gets oversaturated and oversalted. The staff is super kind and speedy, and I'm always in and out within a few minutes; if I decide to get it delivered, Aloha Poke is also always one of the fastest restaurants on Uber Eats. read more

Aloha Poke - Make your own kahuna bowl - Hawaiian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I lived in Hawaii for 3 yrs and have been looking for comparable poke. I have yet to find it. I saw that Aloha Poke had high ratings so I decided to check them out. When I walked in, I noticed the place is very small. Only big enough for to go orders, no dining in. The women inside were super nice and took my ordered very promptly and was patient with me looking to see what I wanted to order. I ordered a small, create your own, poke bowl to go. When I got home, I noticed that they STUFFED my bowl! It was jam packed! I really appreciate that. I feel like I got my monies worth. I enjoyed my bowl overall. The avocado was browning which I hate but understand and the rice was a little...cold? Idk it clumped weird but overall the taste was pretty good considering I'm bias to the actual poke bowls in Hawaii. This could satisfy a craving tho. read more

Aloha Poke - Create Your Own - Hawaiian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Samantha, Tuconya, and Ms. Donna are so friendly and welcoming. I knew nothing about Poke, bowls or and tried because of their welcoming presence as I came in one day to see what they had. Now I am a regular that comes multiple times a week as I work in the area as a property manager. The Ahi Tuna is awesome, the service is impeccable, and the atmosphere is electric. read more

CHI IS THE BOMB!!!!!!! The fish is so fresh!!!!! And delicious best poke in dc, quick service and friendly faces

Fantastic food and great service! super short wait for some of the best poke i've ever had

The Poke bowls are always fresh, organic and so healthy. Ken & Ty are friendly, thorough in their preparations of the food, and great at looking after the customers. We keep going back for more. read more

I love poke, the food was alright and I would've given four stars but the place had boxes all over the floor I have never had a person taking an order. Be so late in and slightly rude with not even a hi Jess, are you going to eat? Put on the better note they got the food out super quick. Not somebody who usually gets the reviews but you can tell him my profile. I usually gets great reviews but I was lesser than pleased by the service. And for me, that's almost more important than the food sometimes. Management really should talk to their employees about being more friendly. And just to clarify, I'm not somebody who excessively talks at food people because I know that they're doing a job anyways hope this finds you well. read more

Aloha Poke - the inside of a fast food restaurant - Hawaiian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The food is good, the people are great. Came in at 9:50 when they close at 10 - a typical restaurant nono but they were super courteous and I got my order in and it was made in record time - probably 1 minute flat. I ordered the Aloha - I took a bite and DANG the vinegarette is delicious with this poke - it was saucy, not watery. I can't say they give a lot of food, but I ordered the "little" size so l probably would order the big size if you're not a child. That being said, a little goes a long way. Some absolutely scrumptious bites just around the corner from Dupont Circle. Also they deserve another star for playing bg music that I played on a Europe trip 6 years ago (Waves by Robin Schulz... Or was it stolen dance by milky chance? I have the memory of a goldfish...one of the two!) read more

Aloha Poke - Quaint interior - Hawaiian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I've been here a few times, and the most recent time I've gone back I was disappointed with the quantity I got for the price I paid. This MAY be because I did pickup. I usually dine in at Aloha and never experienced this issue. Regardless, this shouldn't have been an issue. I got a medium sized build your own bowl with 2 scoops of salmon and there was barely any fish in my bowl. There was a lots of base (rice and zucchini noodles) and toppings, which would have been nice if I had more fish. Sauces (samurai and ponzu) were very good though! If there was poke in my poke bowl, my rating would have been higher for sure. read more

Aloha Poke - PACK YOUR OWN BOWL (Med Size) - Hawaiian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great place to eat! I come here every time I'm in DuPont Circle. Isaac always has a smile and a ready to help attitude. But every one in the store is kind as well. Great prices good portion sizes. My favorite bowl is the Crunch bowl!! read more

I was starving and in a rush. I wanted something healthy and swung by Aloha Poke. They got my food lightning fast and everything tasted fresh and looked pretty! They even split my fish choice half tuna and half salmon. I got the largest size and split it with my partner. They make everything to go so I recommend bringing your own utensils to help reduce waste. There was a little outdoor dining area we ate at. Not much room to sit inside and dine. read more

Aloha Poke - Volcano Bowl with half salmon and half tuna - Hawaiian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Aloha Poke was pretty good! They pack a ton into the snack size bowl so it was perfect for a smaller lunch. I got salmon and tuna and the fish tasted fresh. I think they missed a few of the other ingredients I ordered, but in fairness I ordered a lot for the size of the bowl. There is no seating, this is purely a pick-up location. The service when picking up was fine, but nothing special. Prices were a bit high, but I think that's true of any poke spot. read more

Aloha Poke - Snack size bowl - Hawaiian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Always fast, always fresh, always delicious! No matter the time of day I go, the service is always top tier. The fact that it is a guilt free meal is a plus! read more

Aloha Poke - Big bowl! - Hawaiian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The food was delicious. I got a brown rice bowl (medium size-I'm forgetting the official name) with ahi tuna(marinated) and crunch. there was lots of tuna in it and it filled me up. The flavors were great, and not too overwhelming. The service was fast and the workers were very friendly! read more

Picked up poke from here. The inside of the shop is not clean. The bowl prep station doesn't span across customer standing space like other build-your-own poke bowl places, Chipotle, Cava, etc. You go in and if you order a custom bowl, tell them what you want and they make it in the back. You can't see the ingredients through a glass window to decide if you want it in your bowl which is important to me in a poke place because I won't get an ingredient in my bowl if it doesn't look fresh or good through the window, especially fish. The cuts of salmon in my bowl were not great. The marinated fish option isn't actually marinated, I watched the worker put on the marinade in the back when I ordered. The rice is not fresh and appears to be made once at the beginning of the day, or the previous day, and stored in a big plastic container. The crunch ingredient is actually fried garlic, and the flavor is really strong and overpowering-- do not recommend. Also don't like how mango is a premium topping here. With that said, the vegetables I got in my bowl-- cucumber, Maui onion, edamame, scallions were fresh. read more

Great service! Delicious food. Don't miss out on this spot! We are here from CA and we are glad we ran across this restaurant.

WOW!!! I've been craving some Poke...and this place filled the void!! I went with a Crunch bowl with Ahi and Salmon. Perfect amount of sauce and heat. Will definitely be coming back. Staff were amazing and helpful...this was my first visit. read more

Aloha Poke - CRUNCH BOWL - Hawaiian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Aloha Poke is one of those places you go to have your faith in humanity restored. Vincent, the location manager at the State Department, is easily in the top 1 percentile for friendliest, most conscientious, most service-oriented counter staff I have ever met. Think Post Office and then invert. The food is delicious and the options endless. They will "go there" on spiciness if you ask. My office cafeteria is lucky to have them. read more

My go-to for delicious and healthy lunch! I get the big bowl with marinated tuna, cucumber, ginger, seaweed and - guilty pleasure - tempura crunch. Both the wasabi and samurai sauces are amazing. Nothing beats it! read more

100% my go to poke place in the neighborhood The staff are always so friendly and I love that the menu is clear about dietary restrictions/allergens! Helps that they do great portions and lots of options. The outdoor seating is so nice for warm weather as well. Shoutout Kendrick especially for building such a great bowl for me! read more

Cute place. Clean and very friendly when you walk into the restaurant. The poke bowl exceeded my expectations. So many layers of flavor. They also have a cute place to sit outside and eat in peace. read more

Aloha Poke - My custom Aloha Poke bowl! Don't forget the sauce - Hawaiian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Extremely friendly staff that make the best poke bowls in DC! Definitely recommend for anyone in the DuPont Circle area.

I always have a positive experience here. The customer service is just a bonus. Besides my meal being good, I enjoy the staff the most. And they make your meal in front of you. read more

Best spot nearby to grab a poke bowl. Big bowls at decent prices and the staff is always friendly.

Went in today for lunch and got to meet met Tracy and Vince. They were both so nice and helped quickly. I created my own bowl & they accommodated my requests easily. The bowl with stuffed! Great value for cost. read more

Today was my first day eating at this spot. The food was fresh and prepared really well, as well as quickly. Tracy and Isaac had really great customer service and definitely have a repeat customer! (Get extra crab salad frrrrr!!) read more