Recently tried the watermelon dole whip and it was awesome - tasted like sour patch watermelon gummies. I didn't get poke on this trip but I'll definitely return for more soon! read more

Chikarashi - Watermelon dole whip - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Honestly surprised by the fantastic reviews of this place. For a city that has the best, most authentic and quality food, this place lacks merit in all 3. Came here after looking for poke and was in the area. After reading reviews, figured I'd try it out. While the place is one of the cleaner sit in places in the area, the prices do not justify, or mean better , quality of the food. The poke bowl wasn't anything fantastic and bland and The miso soup was incredible salty. The only redeeming quality about it was the cute, Dole whip dessert. If you're coming in for this, definitely worth it. If not, save your money and head somewhere else. read more

I like this place on canal st I got combo 3 it comes small portions for 2 style So you can taste 3 different flavors If I pass by I'll go order again read more

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Been here about 3 times. First time, I tried their poke bowl which was good. Though it was good, the portion seems to be small compare to other poke places. On top of that, it is also pricier than other poke places as well. For these reasons, I didn't want to come back. I did decide to come back again to try their dole whip soft serve which was really good. It was really refreshing and creamy! Definitely recommend it during the hot summer days! It comes with a cute umbrella too. read more

Chikarashi - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Second time getting ponzu salmon- so good and fresh the first time. Got a large over the 1/2 greens 1/2 rice. Was really looking forward to it until I took the first bite of salmon and realized it has a funky flavor because it's not fresh. Disappointed. Fingers crossed I don't get sick from this! read more

Chikarashi - Large Ponzu Salmon w mixed veggies and rice - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

This review is for the dole whip. So good and refreshing for only $4! Good portion and came with a cute umbrella. Will definitely be coming back for this! They have seasonal flavors as well! read more

Chikarashi - Dole whip! - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Review just for the watermelon dole whip soft serve ice cream. Quite refreshing and smooth ice cream, watermelon flavor is quite mellow and not as tart as I liked. Turns a bit artificial after a few bites. Great size and quite delicious. Had their like bowls before, great balance and delicious. read more

Chikarashi - Watermelon dole whip soft serve ice cream - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Delicious!!!! Was feeling the general COVID malaise of working from home and making food at home. Decided to get a poke bowl from Chikarashi. Got the classic tuna poke with wakame, avocado, garlic chips and ponzu sauce. Oh man - so good - gave me good Hawaii - West Coast vibes. Reminds me of Sweetfish Poke in Santa Monica. All the ingredients are fresh and tasty. Made me happy to not get crappy delivery sushi with graying raw tuna. Will be back to order & try other bowls. Delivery was quick through Caviar albeit pricey. Paid $20 total including tip. read more

So delicious! There is a good amount of salmon to rice and the rice is seasoned well thanks to the Japanese chirashi influence. I got the Sichuan chili salmon bowl and it hit the spot! Will be coming here more frequently definitely. read more

Chikarashi - Sichuan Chili Salmon - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

I feel offended by how small the portions are, quality of the bowl, and price value. Portion: the large size is incredibly small, it's a snack at most. Paid $18 and some change for half empty bowl of rice and a sprinkle of protein. Quality: mediocre. Salmon had no taste and was not of high quality. The rice was sweet, that was the only flavor. read more

Was feeling poke and a coworker said "Poke?" and I was like, burn the mind-reading witch! But hunger had me too lazy to start a bonfire, so we just all went to Chikarashi for a bowl. Kept it basic with a large Goma Shoyu Tuna ($20) yet stupidly ignored the Dole Whip. As in, the thing you can literally only get at Hawaii or Disney World. There is no in-between. Anyway, back to the bowl. The rice was too gummy. Noted on the first bite and served as an unfortunately persistent shadow for the rest of the meal. Light on beautiful tuna, firm avocado, fried garlic (a bit thick and chip like), nori shred, lots of seaweed salad... the entire ensemble filled my void, but it's not my fave. Hearty miso soup hit the spot on a rainy day. I'm not running back, but I'll def Dole Whip and nae nae next time I'm nearby. read more

Chikarashi - Goma Shoyu Tuna - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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Came here for a quick lunch. Poke places are popping up similar to the bubble tea craze. This place has enough seating as long as people to not linger and review their life story. The Tuna in my poke bowl was really good in quality. I washed it down with a Mexican coke. I'd come back to try items. No bathroom. Order your food, eat, and get out. read more

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD I ordered the Szechuan Chili Salmon bowl today and was stunned to find a long fishbone in my food. This is unacceptable and potentially dangerous. read more

Chikarashi - FISHBONE! - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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This is hands down top 10 most disappointing meals I've ever had. I've had it with NYC poke. I don't like making generalizations but virtually every single poke place in NYC tastes like dookie I spent like 20 on LARGE poke and the portion was MICRO. And it was salty af so I ask for a cup of water. U know what they told me? They told me to pay for it. Pay for water?? That was the last straw. I was fuming Mid af read more

Chikarashi - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

I wanted to love this place but to me the food was a little lackluster. The poke bowl felt small in comparison to other places around the city and it was overwhelmingly tangy with lemon. The service was kind and the place gives the atmosphere of a quick spot for lunch, but the food was just average for me. read more

Small poke spot gem in Chinatown. The salmon ikura chikarashi is the best thing here. Good proportion of salmon and the rice is good as well. The bowl isn't that big so its for one person only. I also like to get the ponzu salmon when I wanna switch up from the salmon ikura. It's also one of the only few places that I know that serves dole whip!! A place where I can get my Disney world pineapple ice cream craving. Small spot where it has stool seatings and fits about 10 people. read more

Chikarashi - 14. Salmon Ikura Chirashi - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Chikarashi served us a delicious refreshing Dole Whip. The seating is minimal (wooden bar seats), the service and business is fast-casual and we both really liked the dessert! LES and Chinatown has been popping up a lot of dessert bars and shops. And I really like this simply sweet/tart pineapple soft serve. For $4, you get a dessert that can be shared with two people. Chef Lim gets the soft serve mixture from Dole, which is coconut milk based. I was a little disappointed that the soft serve did not come with pineapple on the bottom and was not served in a cute little pineapple. Different advertising from Delish vs reality in Chikarashi. Nevertheless, the dessert was refreshingly good. It was tart, sweet, packed with pineapple flavor and a great dessert for that 80 degree day. I also liked the wooden spoons. I will be back when in the neighborhood! read more

Chikarashi - Dole whip - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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Chikarashi was never my "go-to" poke bowl spot. I admit that the first time was just good but not great and had my own reservations about this place. Back then, it was decent quality of fresh fish and ingredients so it was okay. They did not allow customization which was fine with me. My original review really was a 3.5 stars but I rounded up to 4 because it was still fairly new then and I really liked the Hawaiian feel. Fast-forward, one year later now in 2017, my friends and I are in the area again to put Chikarashi to the test. Dole Whip. I cannot stress it enough to everyone I know that their "Dole Whip" isn't real Hawaiian dole whip. Real Dole Whip can hold its form longer. Real dole whip has a nice whip when you move your spoon through it. Real Dole Whip is packed with pineapple flavor. What they have here is interpretation of Dole Whip like my previous review, it tastes like pineapple cream soda that melts within seconds even when I was eating it inside the store with AC on. It is very weak in flavor and texture. I joke around with my friends calling it "fake dole whip" and we laugh about it but I really wasn't kidding. Real Dole Whip is only available in Hawaii and Disney Parks which is sooo magical and delicious. Even Aloha on the board walk of Ocean City, New Jersey makes a better Dole Whip version. Poke Bowls. Quality of fish and ingredients went down hill since the first time I had it. As per my last review, too much garlic chips. Ingredients do not compliment each other and rice is super bland and dry this time around. I really should've stuck to my first gut feeling about this place. read more

Chikarashi - Pineapple Dole Whip - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Portions are not big so this is the place if you're looking for a snack. Can't go wrong with the black cod bowl($20). Cod was good but lacking in flavor. I was still hungry after inhaling this. read more

Chikarashi - Roasted Black Cod - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

I love poke only when it's executed perfectly. This is what Chikarashi does. This isn't one of those places where you can pick your own toppings and protein. They have pre-set bowls and that's it. I was able to try the #1 which is a Sichuan Sansho Chili Salmon Bowl. Comes with warm rice, green onions, and garlic chips, and salmon mixed in with a chili mayo which gave a nice kick to it but not so overwhelming that someone who doesn't like spice couldn't handle. All the bowls don't have a lot of toppings but I believe that's good so you can really focus on the protein which is the main star of the dish. The more you add, the flavor of the fish becomes distant. I can't wait to return and try different bowl. ---They have Dole Whip !!! It's a great refreshing dessert to end with after you finish your bowl. Overall this meal is light and refreshing and won't leave you feeling disgustingly full. read more

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Walked in and they were searing fish. The smoky delicious smell filled the small place. I immediately ordered the seared hamachi. A bit expensive for poke, but absolutelt delicious. Not huge in terms of seating but was able to grab a seat by the time they finished making my bowl read more

Chikarashi - Seared Hamachi #6 - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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Came just for the Dole Whip soft serve cause I don't think any other place offers this. For the price and amount, it is worth. It's more like a sorbet and I enjoyed that they offer an option of twist which I'm a sucker for (Best of both worlds). I had the pineapple and mango twist. The seasonal flavor for the dole whip twist does change (idk when) so I didn't expect mango flavor to be on the menu either. Although the server pointed out which flavor was which, I honestly couldn't taste much difference between them because of how over-powering the taste of the pineapple was. It wasn't WOW but it is very tart indeed which I liked and was a refreshing treat for those post-meal hot summer days. read more

Chikarashi - Dole whip twist with mango soft serve - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

I used to work in tech in San Francisco and most companies offered free lunches. Now that i'm working in New York and have a new job, those tech perks have been taken away. Now I have to buy lunch 4 days a week. Sighhh! Chikarashi is not your average chipotle style poke joint. They have pre-made flavors in regular or large sizes. Since I love a little spice, I got the Sichuan Chili Salmon in regular size. It was a decent amount of food, but I was not full after. I would recommend the large size if you are a big eater. The flavor was nice and the fish was decent quality. I wish it had more toppings and veggies. I think the bowls are a tad overpriced. This location is near Chinatown and I feel I can get some cheaper options for lunch. There's not many "healthy" options in the area so I might be back if I have a poke craving. read more

Chikarashi - 1. Sichuan Chili Salmon - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

I came here solely for the dole whip and it's simply spectacular. Highly recommend. I'll update my review for the poke if I ever have room after the dole whip. read more

Chikarashi - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

If you want small and overpriced portions of mediocre "poke", then Chikarashi is for you! My boyfriend and I were still hungry after having a few tacos at the Breakroom. We didn't want to get anything else too unhealthy, and I knew Chikarashi was nearby so we decided to come in and share a small bowl. We had the Sichuan Chili Salmon (scottish salmon, sichuan sansho mayonnaise, furikake, kyuri, shoyu daikon, katsuo panko). This really was just meh, for a lack of a better word. The mayo really overpowered everything so that's all I could really taste. At $12.99 for such a small portion, it really was not worth it. Maybe if it tasted amazing, it would be, but it didn't. With so many poke spots popping up in the city, you can get a better tasting, less expensive bowl just about anywhere else. read more

Chikarashi - Sichuan Chili Salmon - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

I came here for two reasons: the poke tuna and the Dole whip. Actually I had put this venue on a list, because of the poke tuna (which is so difficult to find outside of Hawaii.....at least difficult to find quality poke). And lo and behold, I got an email the other day from a mailing list with places that serve Dole whips outside of the Dole plantation and Disney World. And Chikarashi is one of them! I took the Q train (aka the 2nd avenue subway) from my friend's apartment and was delighted to see that the stop at Canal St. lets you off right in front of the restaurant. Perfect! Small and simple restaurant. Scant seating. But I was here about an hour before closing, and there was practically no one else in there. Service was quick and simple. They ran out of the pineapple whip (although I still got a good bit of it in my cup), so they gave me an additional little side of orange whip. Nice gesture, as I felt like I still had plenty of pineapple in my cup, but I appreciated that they paid attention to portions. read more

Chikarashi - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

This is my new favorite poké place, but it does come with a few cons: small portions for a pretty expensive bowl & no complimentary water (though they will refill a purchased water bottle with tap water for free). The former prevents me from recommending Chikarashi to everyone because the portion is perfect for me ... but I know I don't eat much. The latter is the main problem that prevents me from giving Chikarashi 5 stars; the poké is pretty salty, so it's pretty hard to get through a full bowl with absolutely nothing to drink. I don't like when places force you to buy stuff :( I was pretty excited to try the Dole whip because everyone raved about it, but I thought it was okay; then again, maybe it's less exciting when it's winter. My standard for ice cream is also a bit absurd, thanks to Morgenstern's, so I was less impressed with this. Anyway, moving onto the stars: the poké bowls! I LOVED both #1 and #2; I do like that they have pre-set options so that I'm not forced to think too much when getting my food. (They probably would also benefit from a "make your own" option though). I got #1 for my first time, and the quality of the fish was amazing. (Not like fancy sushi amazing, but it was pretty up there!). I was all set on getting #1 again when I came here again recently, but when my friend ordered it, I went down the line and I was again thrilled with my food. This time, I knew to get the Asian salad greens instead of the rice for 50 cents, but I did feel a twinge of regret; the rice was also incredibly good last time, like well-seasoned sushi rice. The sauces come together really well, the poké is seasoned perfectly and the bowl is super healthy. Totally recommend Chikarashi if a) you don't mind small portions as a meal and b) you have your own drink/don't mind paying for a small bottle. :) read more

Chikarashi - dole whip - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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I had been waiting and wishing for poké to strike it big in NYC, and in 2016, my dreams came true (as for my non-poké hopes, well, 2016 has been interesting). Chikarashi is my favorite of the NYC poké joints, and it's the one I recommend to anyone who is new to poké, as their bowls are well-balanced and don't require too much foreknowledge or decision-making. They wisely chose to limit their menu to a few different types of fish and a streamlined selection of toppings. Personally, I tend to order the tuna a lot, but I've also enjoyed the Scottish Salmon. The fish here is consistently high-quality, fresh, and expertly prepared, which is where I think a lot of other poké places drop the ball. Additionally, they pay attention to their rice and treat it with as much care as a quality sushi restaurant would -- it's always perfectly seasoned and fluffy. The toppings are always a great balance of flavor, texture, and color, and this is why I love Chikarashi: they make food that's worthy of a beautiful Instagram shot, but they make it taste just as good as it looks. I must add: you CANNOT MISS OUT on the Dole Whip. It's seriously perfect, and the fact that it's dairy/lactose free makes me even more joyful about it. Dole Whip tastes like tropical sunshine and makes the summer feel a little cooler, the winter a little brighter. Stick around after finishing your bowl and order yourself a nice little bowl of Dole. read more

Chikarashi - that perfect dole whip curve - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Pretty good. I'm a huge chirashi bowl and poke bowl fan so this was perfect. 8pm on a Saturday there wasn't a line. Service was good - the cashier was so quiet we needed to ask her to repeat everything. Our order definitely took less than 10 min but they came over and apologized for the wait and gave us an ice cream on the house which was really nice. I got the salmon ponzu which was tasty. I didn't see/taste any tobiko... there were minimal ingredients which was understandable because it became more about the fish. Fish was fresh and tender. My bf got one of the tuna bellies though... and it was amazing. My complaints are... it wasn't sushi rice, just regular, there weren't many drink choices (no tap water???) and the portions are on the small side for the price. Bill was like $50 for the 2 of us...fast casual restaurant!! read more

Chikarashi - Ponzu Salmon - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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I had high expectation for this place: good review online and they opened a new branch, etc. However I was quite disappointed. It is really just a fast food place. The good looking bowls/plates are no where to be seen and everything is disposable. Then the price is definitely high for a fast food place, not to mention the fish doesn't taste that fresh! I feel I could just use the money to order a decent sashimi dish at Japanese restaurant. Also didn't find the taste special either. Anyways, nothing special, do not think this is a must go for a poke bowl. read more

Chikarashi - Sichuan style salmon - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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I think I hyped Chikarashi up in my mind. Ponzu salmon bowl - atlantic salmon, wasabi ponzu, shiso, avocado, tobiko $12.99. When I saw ponzu I thought of Sugarfish's ponzu sauce - salty, umami, citrusy, perfect. I give Chikarashi props for the well marinated fish, but in lemon juice. I could barely taste the buttery salmon. What was supposed to be wasabi ponzu and enhance the flavors, not a single hint of wasabi. The pickled cucumbers were also marinated in vinegar, they too were very sour. The rice was perfectly cooked but you were essentially paying for rice with 12 small chunks of salmon (3 oz). The wedge of avocado was nice. I asked for garlic chips and that was the only savior. Minimalistic interior. Expensive drinks. Expensive bowls. Maybe their cooked bowls are better. read more

Chikarashi - Showing the salmon - ponzu salmon bowl $14 including tax - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Guess I'm the dissenting opinion here on Yelp...don't think I'm as big of a fan of this place as most people are... The food itself is not bad, but in my opinion overpriced relative to its competitors and the serving size is way small. Honestly, I'd call the regular more like a snack size. I was still hungry after eating my bowl, which has never happened to me when dining at any of the other poké spots around town. I got the goma shoyu tuna, regular size. After tip and tax, it was more than $17 - for such a tiny bowl! You are paying 30% more for less food when compared to other places around town like Pokéworks, Sons of Thunder, PokéSpot, etc. Granted, Chikarashi's bowl does seem to have a bit more care in assembling it and more ingredients, but I feel it just doesn't justify the cost. After eating my meal here I headed straight to a dumpling house to fill up the rest of my stomach. The setup here is more similar to Sons of Thunder in that the bowls are pre-set and not customizable like Chipotle/Pokéworks. Probably won't come back here unless the prices come down about $2-3 per bowl or the sizes get bigger. For now, Sons of Thunder is still my favorite fast-casual poké spot in NYC read more

Chikarashi - Goma shoyu tuna, regular size. Tiny portions and paid more than $17 with tax+tip. - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

My daughter took us to this place. It supposedly have best poke bowl in nyc. It was a mix up of poke and chirashi! I was very impressed of their fresh fish! The toppings were incredibly delicious as well. Rice was good but wish they cut the rice portion to add on to the fish portion! Will definitely go back read more

Chikarashi is a bit like discovering sex. Before you've had it, you're not sure what to expect, and your friends have talked about it, you've heard mixed reviews. It looks different than you expected. You're wondering if this is special or not. But then once you've had it, you keep going back for more. And sometimes there are little surprises. My friend posted about Chikarashi and I was curious. I was skeptical. Could this sparse, chain-y place produce a poké bowl that is special? Everything about the place screams fast-casual. Sparse-to-no seating. No table service. No bathrooms. No free water. My red flag sensors went up. Would this be cookie-cutter and boring? Would this be sweetgreen for poké? I tried the Goma Shoyu Tuna. It was the dead of summer, and the pleasant check-out experience included a free taste of the (DAIRY-FREE) dole whip. Did I mention it was dairy-free? I was absolutely hooked. I craved Chikarashi bowls for 7 days straight. Within those 7 days I indulged 3 times. The third time I made excuses, dodged out-of-service subway trains, lingered at a park for a work call, and sailed into Chikarashi when they opened for lunch because they had cleverly advertised a special uni poké bowl. I will not name the things I have done over my lifetime for good uni. They are not stingy with portions. Everything melts in your mouth. The word umami may be overused, but here, it fits. Sorry-not-sorry about the R-rated review. read more

Poke is one of those things that have been getting popular in the city, within good reason. Some great places have opened up and Chikarashi is one of them! Chikarashi has been on my list of poke spots to try for a while now, and when I realized they extended the hours to accommodate someone like me who would go there after work, it was a major plus and I then had to try it! An interesting twist they have here at Chikarashi is that they have some unconventional bowls here to provide variety, which includes cooked fish, a concept that is not "poke" at all. My friend and I got the Seared Toro Suji as the cooked dish and Sichuan Chili Salmon as the typical poke bowl. The Seared Toro Suji was good with a nice char taste to it. I have to say though that the star of the show was the Sichuan Chili Salmon! It was not too spicy (for my taste buds) and the salmon was prepared very well. It is one of the best poke bowls I have had so far in NYC. I need to come back here to try some of their other poke bowls and hopefully resist the temptation of having the Sichuan Chili Salmon.. even though it is so good! Ah, and what do they have here for dessert?!? Dole Whip!! I did have it.. but maybe I am spoiled to having it in California, it is good do not get me wrong.. but its not the same as when I had it on the west coast. Maybe I had just the okay batch that day who knows. Anyways, with their recently extended hours, make sure you take a trip here! read more

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I got take out from here and it was so delicious! My order was ready super fast, which was great! I got the silken tofu bowl with rice & mixed greens, and everything was so well balanced. The cucumbers were crunchy, the rice was literally perfect, and the tofu was really flavorful. My one comment would be that the tofu didn't stay crunchy (it was fried), but I mean I expected that because it was steaming in the takeaway box. I would still order it again, just know that will happen. The potion was really big, I was super full afterwards, I got a miso soup and finished it but I don't know if I'll get it next time because I was so full! read more

It's alright. I ordered the salmon toro bowl and paid an extra portion of ikura on Ubereats. The food was fresh but here is where I'm on knocking a star - small portions and I'm 100 percent positive they didn't give me hmmm extra $10 worth of ikura. There was literally a half sprinkle of ikura in my order. read more

Yummmyyyyyyyy! Located in Chinatown by centre street. I usually don't like raw things but Chikarashi is an exception. I feel like Chikarashi is basically sushi in a bowl! I ordered Sichuan chili salmon. The seasoning of the dish was perfect. The salmon was also fresh! I love the rice. The flavoring of the rice was delicious! The seating was very limited. There were about 6 chair available so it's not really for dining in with your friends type of place. It's more like a take out place. I wish they had more seats though. I felt like it was quite expensive for a regular bowl but it was very filling. Service was really quick when I ordered. However, the place does get packed quickly. The cashier was also very nice. I would come back here to try the other bowls. read more

Chikarashi - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

First time here today and I've been to a lot of the other poke spots in the city. The spot is very clean and offers limited seating. The staff was also very helpful and friendly. My friend and I were approached by this man which seems to be the owner or manager(?) and he was really nice, educating us about the different pokes they offered. As for the poke itself..it just didn't cut it for me. I tried the Sichuan Salmon poke and I was told that the sauce is homemade and all, and I commend that , but overall it was average. Don't get me wrong though, it was still good, but didn't stand out to me. The Regular was priced at $13.99 for a small portion and didn't get me full..and I usually get full easily. Also the taste of the poke bowl itself was good, but nothing special... To sum it up, you don't get what you paid for in my opinion.. Overall I'm not sure if I would come again..there are other options out there that offer fresh, tasty, customizable, and bigger portioned pokebowls. I also do feel like it's really on you and what you think is the perfect pokebowl for you so I tell everyone to just go try it out themselves ! :) Thats exactly what I did and I know which spots that I prefer. read more

Chikarashi - Sichuan Salmon poke - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Chikarashi (and your Dole Whip), where have you been in my life .... This review is solely about the amazingly delicious one and only Dole Whip Float. As some might know, for the longest time, the Dole Whip had only been available at Disney parks and at the Dole factory in Hawaii --- until 'dun dun dun' now ...and about time! I'm not sure whether this variation of the Dole Whip is comprised of ACTUAL Dole ingredients, but it had me pretty much convinced. As for what it is? Basically, the Dole Whip is soft serve pineapple ice cream goodness. If you order a Dole Whip Float, then you'll have that delicious soft serve sitting in a cup of Dole pineapple juice. YOU READ THAT RIGHT. Now how does that not sound ridunkously satisfying, especially in the summertime? The Whip by itself was $4 here, while the Float was $5, and when I had the Float it was absolutely worth that extra $1. They also do combo Dole Whip swirls with other flavors, but in order to really appreciate the awesomeness of the Dole Whip I feel one MUST get just the pineapple flavor, especially for you Dole Whip virgins. Unfortunately, my girlfriend disagreed with me a bit in that the Dole Whip here wasn't as delicious as the Disney Dole Whips, but one thing we agreed on was whether we got it at Disney or here, it was VERY VERY refreshing in that 85 degree summer heat. As for the rest of Chikarashi, the place was pretty small with very limited seating - literally a handful of seats. The folks sitting next to us at the table were all devouring poke bowls and they looked awesomely delicious, which is one reason we will be coming back. However, if you're not looking for a whole meal, there's nothing wrong with stopping by here just for their immaculate dessert. read more

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