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    Aloha Poke

    4.0 (141 reviews)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    ALOHA BOWL
    Eileen G.

    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.

    Ailun H.

    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.

    PACK YOUR OWN BOWL with tuna
    Audrey R.

    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

    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.

    Make your own kahuna bowl
    Sonya H.

    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.

    Create Your Own
    Leah G.

    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.

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    Emily L.

    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.

    Quaint interior
    Clarissa B.

    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!)

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    3 years ago

    Timara beautifully served our food. I enjoy the atmosphere and the service very great service

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    3 years ago

    Shout out to Tracey and Dee for the fast service! I can't wait to eat my bowl! The food is always fresh and scoops are heavy!

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    3 years ago

    Great service even when I picked up right before closing. And bowl was packed very full!

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    3 years ago

    Aloha Poke is my go-to place for lunch when I'm in the office. I'm always greeted with a warm smile from Miss Tracie and Isaac.

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    2 years ago

    amazing food. amazing service. there are places to sit outside; and a park nearby. they pack the bowls!

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    3 years ago

    Great service, and the food tasted fantastic! I will definitely be back here in the future!

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    3 years ago

    I order from this place way too much. The food is great, and they are pretty fast since you order from the counter.

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    3 years ago

    The fish was good and the sauce was very tasty. I also liked that he came and grabbed our trash, unexpected niceness!

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    5 years ago

    Very healthy and perfectly filling. Won't overwhelm you at all and Feel filled. I recommend the Aioli spicy sauce and the crunch option.

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    Their poke is good but their miso is trash. The miso is completely flavorless and tastes bad.

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    What is the difference in size between the kahuna and the big bowl, they look the same size?

    The BIG bowl is 18oz and the KAHUNA bowl is 24oz. The KAHUNA comes with an extra portion of protein and ingredients.

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