It's seems a so called San Francisco Summer starts in September. The sun gets closer to the city and a heatwave was felt this September week. There are few things you can really crave to eat with heat and humidity which we are experiencing. Soup season is sidelined and put on hold like cuffing season. A few things come to mind when the heat is on that I would like to drink and eat which are a cold adult beverage , cold water , ice cream, and some sushi. There is another food which sings to me which is refreshing in tropical weather and it's Poké .There is a place in the Sunset Strip of San Francisco which serves Hawaiian Poke and it's called Modo Hawaii. On a Summer stroll in the heatwave on the Sunset Strip of San Francisco I landed inside Modo Hawaii on Taraval. Inside to order this poke doesn't come with a laundry list on paper of ingredients you have to check with a pen or pencil. The poke has already has been curated so it's low maintenance( sorry no sweet corn and Hawaiian caviar bumps ). I got the Spicy Garlic Shoyu Poke Rice Bowl. The pieces of fish were so tender and buttery and the flavor of the sauce was so tasty and the seasoning was not too spicy or salty like some in SF. I also got the purple yam Ube mochi donut which was not too sweet but had a little flake to it like some in SF. I then got the matcha mochi donut for Don Juan de la Matcha. There is no seating inside so all orders are to go. A good place this Summer and Fall to enjoy poke at the near by islands on the Pacific Ocean salty waters of Treasure Island, Alcatraz Island, Yerba Buena Island, and Angel Island when you are not by the Hawaiian islands. Go grab a poke "bowl" Modo Hawaii which all orders are always to "go"on a Summer "stroll "on the Taraval street part of the Sunset Strip of "San Francisco" Born and raised in San Francisco so it's my stumping grounds so I "stump"in any kind of weather even during the "Summer slump"and when weather changes very often and temperatures can "jump" but in any kind of weather you can still enjoy some poke with or without a "caviar bump" read more

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I was craving a little sweet treat after lunch down the street and decided to drop by Modo to grab a mochi donut. I haven't had Modo since they used to do their pop ups at Mitsuwa, but it's still as good as I remember them to be! We ordered a Pandan Mochi Donut and the employee grabbed a freshly fried donut and dipped it in the pandan sauce. I'm not sure if this is always the case since most mochi donut places I go to have them pre-dipped, but the donut tasted extremely fresh (crispy on the outside, soft and chewy inside). The pandan flavor was pretty pronounced too! There is no seating and it's definitely a grab-and-go type of storefront. It's located on Taraval so there's typically street parking available either on the street itself or around the residential areas. There are a ton of sweets around here but if you're craving a chewy snack, stop by :) read more

date & time: saturday august 8, 2026 @ noon & past yelp event snack date: the husband vibe: besties in white fox hoodies, striped tanks w/ matching shorts decor: vibey little spot, order @ kiosk or counter service: super sweet devour: poke bowls & mochi donuts read more

Modo Hawaii - chocolate mochi donut - Donuts Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Something about Hawaii poke just taste different. Not sure if it is the sesame seed oil or the salt they use but it was so good. The bowl might not look big but it was a hefty amount. Will come back for the donuts as I've had them from the pop up at Saratoga. So happy they decided to here! P.S if you dont want the rice, they also sell poke by the lb. read more

Modo Hawaii - Mixed poke bowl - Donuts Near Me - San Francisco, California

Visited Modo Hawaii few weeks ago so this review is a bit late. I came on a Sunday morning and no lines! Parking was not too bad as I was able to secure a spot right around the corner. I love that they offer both poke and mochi donut! What a treat to be able to get both in one store! The staff that helped me was super nice and friendly. She explained all of the flavors they offered, her favorite flavors and popular flavors! I ended up getting 3 boxes of 6 donuts! (Lol just FYI not all for myself) My favorite definitely was matcha and black sesame. It's sweet but not extreme. The one downside is next day mochi donut does not taste the same unfortunately. They taste best fresh/the same day as next day, it felt a bit soggy but I warmed it up using a toaster oven. Overall it was a good experience and will come back again when I'm in the area! read more

Modo Hawaii - Donuts Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Stopped by over the weekend and picked up some poke and mochi donuts. We tried all the poke flavors and they were fantastic, well balanced and fresh. I liked that the poke bowls were simple, just good fish rice and seaweed salad, no extras needed. Service was also super fast, perfect for an easy picnic day. read more

The poke is much better than most of the poke spots in the city, I can definitely say that. But still not up to my standards. I'm sorry, I'm a Hawaii girl haha. But if I had a craving, I'd go here. A little sad I couldn't try the donuts. read more

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Heard about a new Poke spot in down so had to try it. Finally made the trip to grab a post workout meal. Parking - fairly easy on weekday. Meter parking along Taraval and residential nearby as well. Small spot in the middle of the block between taraval 24th and 25th. It's only for pick up so don't expect to sit down and eat. They offer Mochi Donuts, poke bowl with rice or salad, poke by the pound and only 3 drinks as options. Small but simple menu. I decided to try their Hojicha soy Latte, their half spicy half shoyu poke bowl with rice, and a mochi donut. Downside is they don't have any protein option besides tofu and tuna. Hojicha Latte - has a good hojicha flavor but not sweet at all. Had to go home and add a pack of Splenda. Turned out a lot better afterwards. They have matcha and ube as options too. I will say the drinks are on the pricier end. I think it was around $7.99? Not something id personally get again but was worth trying! Mochi Donut - this was actually really good. Probably the best I've had. The donut was made to order so it wasn't just sitting on display. It was fresh, hot and crispy with a soft interior. I believe the one they gave me was "Lilikoi" which is a popular flavor on their menu. Unfortunately, I had ordered a Strawberry since it's a monthly flavor that isn't on their standard menu. Somehow they got the flavor wrong when I was the only person there so they weren't busy whatsoever. The order mishap is why I had to dock down a star. $3 donut, $18 for half a dozen and $30 for a dozen. $12 for half a dozen Wednesday-Sunday from 11am-1pm. I think you need to order this at the desk instead of kiosk though. Poke bowl - downside is there's no other topping besides a small portion of seaweed salad. I personally love poke bowls for the diverse options of toppings such as edamame, kimchi, ginger, corn, carrots, crab salad, etc. The bowl here is just pure rice or greens, protein, and seaweed salad. But for the amount of protein you get for $13, it's really hard to beat. If you just want pure rice and fish, this is the spot. The spicy sriracha taste is a bit strong and overpowering. The fish tasted very fresh and good quality so I'll definitely come back for more. Another thing to note is they only have tuna. I originally thought the spicy one was salmon but it's also tuna. Students with IDs gets $1 off the bowls. Staff was nice and service was quick. Got my order within 10 mins. read more

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I stopped by on a Sunday about 10 minutes after they opened. It felt like the shop was still getting ready as one employee was still running around setting up, and another didn't arrive until about 30 minutes later. There was already a small crowd using the self order kiosks near the entrance. The space itself is tiny with no seating, so it's strictly takeout. One thing that was confusing was that there was a poster by the cashier listing what was available/unavailable, but the kiosk showed different options. My order ended up taking about 50 minutes, which was surprising since the poke is pre-marinated and should've been a quick scoop and serve situation. I ordered the half and half of shoyu + spicy. I usually avoid creamy poke sauces, but I'm glad I tried it. The shoyu was a bit too heavy on the sesame oil and felt overpowering on its own. The spicy tasted like a creamy sriracha vibe, but when I mixed the two together, the flavors balanced out. For $13, the portion size is seriously hard to beat. Just keep in mind there aren't extra toppings included. Hopefully they fix the kiosk system soon because I'd also love an option to do half rice and half salad instead of having to choose only one. read more

Modo Hawaii - Shoyu & Spicy Poke w/ Rice. - Donuts Near Me - San Francisco, California

I came here for the age sando pop up and I would do it again! There was a line when I got there but it moved along smoothly. When it was my turn I went up to the counter and placed my order, then waited outside. They made the sandos pretty quickly. I would say from parking to eating my sando it took 30ish minutes. They were delicious - who doesn't love deep fried bread topped with cream? I hope they do this again or decide to offer this permanently. read more

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A tiny storefront serving up mochi donuts and fresh poke. No seating inside, so definitely a grab and go spot. Super accessible through public transit. Parking is doable. I tried a half and half poke bowl with shoyu and spicy poke ($18), as well as a lilikoi mochi donut ($3). This spot is definitely for the poke purists who prefer all fish in their bowls and no toppings, just like how they serve poke bowls in Hawaii! The poke was served on top of a bowl of steaming rice and a small scoop of seaweed salad. The tuna they used for both flavors tasted fresh. The shoyu poke was very umami and onion-forward. The spice on the spicy poke was on the milder side. I was thrown off by the temperature of the rice, however. It was too warm. I also thought the ratio of rice to fish was a bit uneven, as I was left with a decent amount of rice after having eaten all the fish. The lilikoi mochi donut was absolutely scrumptious! It was served warm and had a sticky lilikoi flavored glaze. The donut had a slight crunch on the outside and was soft on the inside. The glaze was light yet packed a delightfully tangy punch. I would definitely come back to try the other donut flavors. read more

Modo Hawaii - Half & Half Poke Bowl w/ Shoyu Poke + Spicy Poke ($18) - Donuts Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Compared to other mochi donuts I've had, Modo's donuts are freshly glazed, warm, soft and just the right amount of chewy. The fact that the worker had just dipped the donut before I had it definitely made it more memorable since the glaze wasn't cold and hardened. I'd been to the OG Modo Hawaii at the International Marketplace when mochi donuts started becoming a trendy food item around 2020. I hadn't been since then but have definitely had my own share of mochi donuts back home and here in the Bay. The mochi donuts were just like I remembered them :) The poke bowls were pretty good! They give a good amount of fish and rice. Good portions, no frills. It's def not Foodland kine poke but mo bettah than most other ones I've had here. Usually poke on the mainland don't use enough sesame oil or have enough salt for me. I had the half spicy and half shoyu bowl. It was bangah. Very ono and savory. If I remember correctly, the prices via Doordash is slightly more expensive ($18 online but $13 in-store). So if can, just go order in-store and pick em up. Like many other reviews say, the space is tiny. I was the only customer when I went but even I was already feeling crammed just waiting for my food. The worker was friendly. They were also the only one there so I waited about 7 min for my food to get prepared. I can't imagine coming here during a lunch rush! Overall, not a bad experience. Do think the pricing sitch is confusing. read more

Modo Hawaii - Poke bowl. Half and half. Shoyu and spicy. - Donuts Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Tasty!!! They don't skimp on the poke and it was a really solid portion size for a rice bowl. At this time of writing, a bowl was $13 which is cheaper than a lot of places you'll find in the Bay given the amount of fish they scoop. Their half and half poke was great: the shoyu ahi was deliciously savory, while the spicy ahi was definitely spicier than I expected! I'll have to come back to try the mochi donuts and drinks :) read more

4.5 STARS At first glance, they may look like bootie beads but they're not. Coming in HOT... Unlike other shops, MoDo's mochi donuts ($3 each) are fried-to-order and have the most satisfying, bouncy chew with a soft, airy interior. They're then dipped with a velvety glaze of your choice. The glaze hardens as the donut cools but they're best enjoyed hot. SO glad MoDo has made it to the city so I don't have to trek to Santa Clara for it anymore! O T H E R I N F O: * MoDo started in 2017 in Hawaii. Their first Bay Area pop-up was in 2018 (Mitsuwa) and they later opened their brick and mortar in Santa Clara in 2020. * SF location (same owner as Santa Clara) is in soft opening phase with a grand opening: 9.12.25-9.14.25. Promo: Free pin for first 100 customers. Buy one dozen, get 6 donuts free. * Takeout only (no seating). Order online or via kiosk. * Rotating flavors: About 10-12 each week. My personal fav are the cookies & cream + strawberry (not available this week). * They also sell poke rice bowls ($17) or poke by the pound ($23): shoyu or spicy. Student discount: $12 poke bowl. - Spicy tuna poke bowl needs work. It was hella salty with an intense miso/doenjang (fermented soybean) flavor. And, it was served over steaming hot rice (should be warm or room temp). read more

Modo Hawaii - Mochi Donuts - Chocolate, cookies & cream, glazed, lillikoi, pandan, black sesame ($3 each) - Donuts Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Currently soft opening. I happened to walk by while running an errand. Peeked inside, and decided to go in. They offer mochi donuts, drinks, and Hawaiian poke. As it's a soft opening there's no poke yet. I ordered - * black sesame mochi donut * milk chocolate mochi donut The donuts are made to order. Then each one is dipped into the flavor you requested. Put into plastic containers I took them home. I'm not an expert on mochi donuts. But the black sesame frosting stuck to my fingers as I took a bite each time. Should it? I'll have the milk chocolate one later. Unlike old establishments Modo doesn't take cash. Order at the kiosk, online or in person at the counter. Good luck with the grand opening next week. Located where Stix used to be. read more

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We were going for a walk down Taraval when we stumbled upon Modo. We were surprised to find it but delighted to see that it was their soft opening (maybe it was their grand opening) so they had a few deals going on. We decided to go with the "buy 12, get 6 free" deal. I will give the benefit of the doubt that since it was the soft/grand opening, the workers were still figuring it out. Almost 20 minutes for 18 donuts is kind of too much. The pins that they were giving out, supposedly for the first 100 people, was sporadic too. It was whenever the cashier remembered to give it out. The donuts were really good though. Maybe the reason for the long wait was because they dip each individual donut based off the order (although, the dipping and then immediately putting it in the box means that it can get messy). read more

Modo Hawaii - Donuts Near Me - San Francisco, California

Finally got a chance to try the mochi donuts and by golly, that might be the best mochi donuts I've had. That includes mochinut, mochilla, and other donuts places I've checked out. They came out super fresh and they dipped it in the different frosting/icing right in front of you. I don't know if they do that everytime, but to have warm, freshly fried donuts was such a treat. Got all three of the tuna poke again and I think it was better than the last time I got it. So happy to have a place like this near us. With all the restaurants, we are spoiled in the sunset and this place adds to it. The donut box also looks so cool. read more

Modo Hawaii - Ate them all. Too good. - Donuts Near Me - San Francisco, California

Flavors are decent but the spot was very unorganized. It appeared like new staff but there is no system here. read more

Really love Modo as a relatively new addition to the Taraval corridor of good eats. The mochi donuts are on point with great flavor and texture, and there's always something new to try with seasonal limited edition flavors (eg, gingerbread for the holidays). We've ordered donuts plenty of times for ourselves and to bring to work and friend gatherings - always a crowd pleaser. Finally got around to trying the poke bowl and was pleasantly surprised by the huge portion - the thing was HEAVY. And the fish was tasty and fresh. 5 out of 5, no notes. read more

Modo Hawaii - Black sesame mochi donut and half and half poke - Donuts Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came here to try a mochi donut and enjoyed it! So much that I placed an order for 3 dozen to bring my coworkers for their thanksgiving celebration. I arrived first thing in the morning but wanted the daytime deal of $24 per dozen, so I gave the girl my order and said I would pick up during that window. I asked if I should pay now to secure the order but she said to just come later and they would make it fresh, like they always do. The girl wrote my order down and I left. Around noon I was in a big rush so I called to ask them to make the order now so I wouldn't have to wait for them to be made when I got there. Whoever I spoke to said they did not have an order written down. I describe the girl who took my order as well as the notepad it was on but it was lost. She offered to take my order now, but I couldn't recall all the flavors they have. Since I was already driving in the car and with my baby, I chose to just forget the order and arrive empty handed. Really sucked. I wish they would accept preorders or have allowed me to pay their deal price and pick up later. There was also a lack of sympathy on their end for their lost order which was super frustrating. I don't think I'll consider this place for a large order in the future, but their donuts are good otherwise. I give the donuts 5 stars but my experience leaves this 2 stars. read more

I didn't try their mochi donuts but their poke bowls are bomb. With the price of poke these days (an average of $20/bowl) Modo does a good job delivering quality and affordability. You can get a poke bowl (Hawaii style with just poke and rice) for around $13. Will definitely be back! read more

poke could have been marinated a bit more but pretty good. spicy poke is heavy on the gochujang, imo shoyu poke is more enjoyable. mochi donut is plush and chewy, not getting much ube flavor though. ordered delivery so can't speak to anything else read more

Modo Hawaii - half half poke - Donuts Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Still the best mochi donut place in SF. I just wish they had more varied flavors. Got similar flavors to last time, the standouts are def pandan, cookies and cream, and cinnamon. Wanted the seasonal apple flavor but they didn't have it. Sad. Got the half dozen deal! The staff is sooo friendly and throw in a treat if you've been waiting for so long. Heart them! Love Modo! read more

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reat poke, delicious mochi donuts, and friendly service! The poke is really good, and the mochi donuts are a nice bonus. Sometimes they do sell out of poke, so I'd recommend calling ahead just to make sure they still have it available. read more

These are a must try!! Best mochi donuts (and in my opinion better than American donuts too)!!! They are made fresh to order which no other place does. You can really appreciate the chewy but light texture of the dough and the crisp on the outside. I've had almost all the flavors and my favorites are their pandan, matcha, and lilikoi and seasonal hojicha flavors. It's true to the flavor without being overly thick and sweet. I also tried the Hawaiian style poke and the flavors are tasty for a good price. Satisfies my poke cravings. read more

Modo Hawaii - Churro, black sesame, lilikoi - Donuts Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Stopped by here on a Sunday and got an order of the combo spicy and shoyu poke bowl, shoyu poke, and a couple of mochi donuts. Honestly, this might be the best poke I've had in The Bay. The bowl was filled and the spicy poke actually had a little kick. Sushi rice was good and the seaweed salad was nice and crispy. The mochi donut was mochi donut. I will def go back! read more

Poke is super fresh and perfectly flavored. They have deals in store that aren't offered on doordash. The glaze on the mochi donuts is super thick and delicious. read more

Fresh mochi donuts made to order! The donuts are dipped right when you order, so they come out warm and fresh. Lots of donut flavors to choose from. I tried a few flavors and my favorite was the black sesame. They also sell poke bowls or by the pound. There's a kiosk for easy ordering, but you can also order at the register. Service was friendly and quick! So excited for Modo to have a location in SF! I'll definitely be coming back to try more flavors. read more

Modo Hawaii - Mochi donuts - Donuts Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I love Modo Hawaii!! I've been a long time customer at their Santa Clara location, and have was excited to see that they are opening up shop in SF. Right now they are doing a soft open, so some product is not available yet as they are awaiting shipment and figuring out the final logistics for a smooth grand open. That said, the service is great. I asked the employee working at the time, his name was Irvin, what he recommended, which was the black sesame, lilikoi, and matcha, which were all really good. The donuts are fried fresh to order and it takes about 5 minutes or so to receive them from the time you order (which is on a kiosk). So good, so crispy and chewy that are freshly dipped. So excited for their grand open!! read more

Broke da mouth ono kine grindz I moved to the bay about 6 years ago from Hawaii and this is the first poke I've seen here that I would actually call poke. Thank you guys for not making the same Bs "poke bowls" every one else does here. You actually might save my sanity. read more

Modo Hawaii - Spicy garlic poke - Donuts Near Me - San Francisco, California

Beware the spicy tuna poke is actually spicy! Definitely spicer than most poke places but I really enjoyed the flavor. The rice to fish ratio is good, price is good, would recommend getting this doordashed or enjoyed at the beach! read more

Modo Hawaii - Half & half poke bowl - Donuts Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Popped in for an early afternoon meal and sweet treat. We were not disappointed. The Mochi donuts were made fresh. We got chocolate, cookies and cream, churro, lilikoi and macha and they were delicious! Still warm when we ate them. Cut them into pieces and we all shared. The texture was fantastic and the taste divine. I got the spicy poke bowl and the fish was so fresh and the spicy level was perfect. Too large a serving for one meal so my dinner is set. This neighborhood is so lucky to have this gem. We will definitely be back!! read more

Modo Hawaii - Spicy poke bowl - YUM! - Donuts Near Me - San Francisco, California

Delicious and fresh! Staff is so friendly and accommodating with orders. Great flavors and perfectly dipped! read more

This is my go to for Hawaiian style poke. Poke is fresh and so flavorful. You also have the option to purchase by the pound which I love. The staff is always friendly and welcoming. Need to try the doughnuts on my next visit:) read more

Modo Hawaii - 1 pound of Shoyu poke - Donuts Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The service was fairly quick, but the front where you order and pay is a tight squeeze. There is a TV with the menu, and tucked away in a corner is a kiosk machine to take your order. There is no seating at this location, so I took my order to the park across the street. I got 1/2 pound shoyu poke; the bowl was smaller than I'd hoped and the poke was a bit bland (maybe the other bowls have more flavor), but you do get a good amount of fish in it. But overall decent poke bowl! read more

Modo Hawaii - Shoyu Poke - Donuts Near Me - San Francisco, California

Really good mochi donuts. We ordered a few flavors: matcha, pandan, black sesame, ube, churro, and tiramisu. They were all delicious, with a nice chewy texture and perfectly sweet icing or cinnamon sugar dusting, depending on the flavor. My favorite was the sesame, super flavorful and unique. read more

I've been waiting for a spot like this to open up near me in the city! I work in the neighborhood and I was craving poke. Luckily for me, I came across Modo on DoorDash during their soft opening phase. I ordered a half and half bowl which comes with the shoyu and spicy tuna poke. I have been waiting for a place to open up near me that is just straight up Hawaiian poke. I was getting so tired of shops that do edamame, cucumbers, and seaweed salad with a little scoop of fish and dare to call that poke - you know exactly what kind of places I'm talking about. Modo is definitely what I've been looking for! The poke was simple, fresh, and delicious on top of some white rice - that's all I need. I'm not saying it was perfect. There are some things I'd tweak like not serving it over piping hot rice (especially for DoorDash delivery) and as someone else mentioned in their review salt levels and flavors. Also to note - I know it's the city, so about $18 bucks for a pretty good sized bowl with fresh ingredients is a very fair price. It looks like their main thing is the mochi donuts, so I'll definitely have to go and try those. Since they're also in their soft opening phase, I can only imagine things getting better. I can see this becoming one of my go to spots. Overall, I'd give Modo a solid 4.5! read more

Modo Hawaii - Half & Half Poke Bowl - Donuts Near Me - San Francisco, California

Fun addition to Taraval! Came before the grand opening and ever who worked there were so sweet! Loved their mochi donuts and poke! Smaller bowl than I'd hope, but still very delicious! read more

poke bowls straight up just shoyu or spicy. they're hefty and give you a sizeable portion so it's well worth it. appreciated my fish to rice ratio each time i've picked up from here. the poke is always fresh and flavorful. mochi donuts are also a must here. they glaze em for you fresh and they're absolutely divine. soft and dense yet pillowy with mochi and warm glaze - what's not to like?!?! read more

Friend recommended to come here for the Sando that starts 1/31/26 - 2/1/26 from 11 am - 5 pm. We got there at 10:50 am. There was a long line and we were down half the block. We got to the counter to order at exactly 1:00 pm. So if you wanted a Sando, expect atleast a hour + wait time in the morning. 1 Cashier and 3 kitchen staff (could be more inside not sure). Cashier was friendly. Available flavors for sando - vanilla, matcha, and hojicha. Cream brulee was not available (they did not sell out, they just did not have it). Cost $7 per sando. They also have a 6 donut for $12 deal from 11 am - 1 pm. We got the 6 donut deal. Available flavors - Pandan, matcha, ube, black sesame, lilikoi, milk chocolate, and a few sold out flavors. Regular price is $3 per donut. The filling texture is around cream texture. Hojicha sando was good. Matcha sando tasted like matcha. Friend said vanilla sando was alright. I feel that the 6 donut deal was better than a singular sando and it was more of an experience and hype. read more

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