Ok to preface; I am easy to please and LOVE donuts. I would always go to Mitsuwa when Modo Hawaii had a "pop" up and my go-to was ALWAYS the cookies and cream donut. I am so glad they have their own shop now!!! Did you know the shop also has poke???! Yum!! I was able to meet my protein goal for the day by getting half pound of spicy tuna and ONE cookies and cream donut (hey, it was cheat day). They make their donuts FRESH AND HOT; so it will be 1000% delish. read more

Overall, I found this place to be pretty underwhelming. The poke bowl portion was on the smaller side, and there wasn't anything particularly special about it. Compared to other poke spots, it lacked flavor and didn't come with any toppings, making it feel pretty basic. The donuts were just okay as well. I was hoping for a light, fluffy, and chewy texture similar to mochill mochi, but they didn't quite deliver. They weren't bad, just not very memorable. With so many other poke and donut places around, I'd probably try a few other spots before considering coming back read more

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The best mochi donuts out there and I will stand by that. I was SO excited when MoDo opened here and I was even more excited when I found out they recently added poke to their menu. They do poke how it should be done, just pre-made poke topped on rice. No random mix-ins like chipotle style. They also have the best price for poke out there. Unfortunately, the spicy was a miss for me...tasted like a different brand of sriracha maybe? The shoyu is good tho. Can't wait to come back! read more

I saw their deal for poke bowls and had to try it! A poke bowl with two fish options is $13, and they also have a student discount with valid id. They have a very small selection, I think two options for both salmon and tuna. They don't do any toppings, just some seaweed on the side. If you want something cheap, I would recommend coming here. read more

MoDo Hawaii - Spicy poke rice bowl - Donuts Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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On a chill Thursday afternoon, my partner and I were looking around Santa Clara and thought mochi donuts would be so delicious. To satisfy this craving we went to MoDo. We ordered a variety of 6 donuts as well as 2 poke bowls. The poke bowls were solid. Nice portion with flavorful ahi, but the rice was a little mushy for my liking. The mochi donuts on the other hand were perfect. Light, crispy and a very satisfying texture. I don't get mochi donuts often, but these really hit me with a wave of nostalgia. read more

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Definitely the best mochi donut I've had in a while! It's chewy and the black sesame frosting is just the right amount of sweetness and nuttiness in flavor. The half half poke salad bowl has a generous serving of poke and if you like spicy tuna, it definitely packs a punch! Overall, would recommend for a quick bite with solid options and I'll be back! read more

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Modo Hawaii is known for their affordable Poke Bowls and mochi donuts. Their service is fast, friendly, and efficient. Inside, it's decorated with a colorful art wall. You order with the cashier. There's no seating inside but some are available outside. Their Poke Bowls are filled with high-quality and fresh tuna on a bed of fluffy rice. Their rice to fish proportion is balanced. I got the shoyu poke bowl and matcha mochi donut. Their mochi donuts have a nice crispiness but still soft inside. The matcha flavor was sweet and strong. Everything tasted delicious. I will definitely be coming back! read more

MoDo Hawaii - Shoyu Poke Rice Bowl and Matcha Mochi Donut - Donuts Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Their morning special for 6 donuts is a great deal! Hot and fresh donuts between 8-10am for only $12 Nice bouncy texture and delicious flavors. Generally not too sweet My favorites were the Ube (well rounded), Black Sesame (nutty), and Lillikoi Passionfruit (sweet and tart). Also got the Tiramisu, Matcha which were also solid but not as flavorful Really nice mochi donuts and even leftovers the next day were still bouncy and chewy. I've had others in the Bay that get dried out hard read more

MoDo Hawaii - Ube, Matcha, tiramisu, black sesame, lillikoi passionfruit - Donuts Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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This place is very well known for their mochi donuts, but FUN FACT: did you know, they also sell ube and pandan drinks, as well as POKE now as well? Not only are they affordable, but they also sell POKE by the pound as well now too! Thank you to some friends that recommended me to try this place -- because this place is often overlooked. It's situated right next to a Peet's Coffee, but the sign is often so small that you don't realize that it's there. I've came here and tried their mochi donuts a few times. They're delicious, seasoned well, and they have a variety of flavors that you can choose from. In addition, they have pandan and ube soy lattes, as well as pandan and ube coffee with whole milk included as well (to add onto the sweetness and/or zestiness of the drinks). Most of all, the POKE is not only one of the cheapest, but also of good quality as well. Though basic and not a lot, $13 poke bowls with variety are hard to find in this economy, and so I'm glad to find a spot that even sells poke by the pound as well. The ambiance of the places is rather small, but I'd pay any amount at this point. The hospitality at this place is top tier -- they treat you like family, and take care of you. Service is nice, fast, convenient, and easy, especially when you're in a rush in between meetings and errands. I'd totally recommend this place forsure! read more

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Wow!! Does it get any better than fresh mochi donuts??? Truly impressed by how they're made to order and still dreaming about the pandan flavor Side note they have poke and the fish is super fresh. Very spicy though !! read more

MoDo Hawaii - Donuts Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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*This review is solely based on a doordash order and only regarding their poke* I had high expectations for MoDo since we really love their poke in Oahu. I must say we were underwhelmed. The shoyu ahi poke was sooon under-seasoned while the spicy ahi poke was too sauced and sriracha-y... rice was also hard. Still 3 stars since our experience was average; food was packaged well, and you can really tell the tuna was fresh. However, Ill stick to their mochi donuts next time... read more

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My fav mochi donut place. They have seasonal flavors. Cookie and cream is my favorite. Much cheaper than other mochi donut places. Their poke bowl is really delicious. No offense but I tried their matcha soy latte once and I got diarrhea that's why I reduced one star. Service is good and fast. Overall, this is the place where I always came to have mochi donuts. read more

MoDo Hawaii - Cookie and cream - Donuts Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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$13 poke bowls and $1.50 plain and sugar mochi donuts. I like the deals they have here. The donuts I get are usually warm and everything cost less than $20 which is a steal these days. I shared my bowl and donuts with my toddler and she loved both of them as much as I did. The spicy poke has a kick and they both tasted fresh. Good amount of rice with poke with simple seaweed salad on the side. I liked the simplicity and filled me up! They have a combo deal with a donut, drink and poke bowl as well as 6 donuts for $12 everyday 8-10am which is awesome. Definitely one of my favorite treats and I love that it's in the same plaza as Target and sprouts. It's easy to get to and seems to target scu and sjsu kids and it's good! read more

MoDo Hawaii - Poke bowl with shoyu and spicy tuna - Donuts Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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The mochi donuts were delicious, but really best to be eaten while still warm. Packaging was also pretty. The store doesn't have any seats or tables. Go in and out and take your donuts home. read more

MoDo Hawaii - Pandan Mochi Donut, Lilikoi (Passion Fruit) Mochi Donut, Ube Mochi Donut, Tiramisu Mochi Donut - Donuts Near Me - Santa Clara, California

I came to try the new March 2026 flavors: honey lavender and earl grey. Wow the honey lavender is fantastic! Such strong lavender flavor without it tasting overwhelming or too floral. The honey drizzle is a nice touch (but maybe the amount can be reduced). The earl grey was ok; the flavor is too subtle to me. If you buy multiple flavors, maybe eat this one first, so the taste is more pronounced. Lilikoi is always the best flavor! Nice and tangy which balances the sweet mochi! read more

MoDo Hawaii - honey lavender, earl grey, and Lilikoi (Passion Fruit) Mochi Donut - Donuts Near Me - Santa Clara, California

I saw on Yelp that they now have poke bowls. Color me intrigued. Came back to try it out -- did not disappoint! I got a half and half bowl ($13). If you've ever been to Hawaii, this bowl gives Foodland or Don Quijote. It's a basic bowl, generous amount of poke mix over rice with a little seaweed. It's not as good as in hawaii, but brings no shame to the poke genre. If you're expecting mainland-subway-style where there's a variety of veggies and sauces, you'll be disappointed. The only thing I could've wished for is a touch of furikake. I topped my poke bowl off with a fresh mochi donut...great combo! Nice guys manning the storefront, too! read more

MoDo Hawaii - Half n half poke bowl, Black Sesame Mochi Donut - Donuts Near Me - Santa Clara, California

They are a primarily donut place but they also sell poke. I got their poke bowl for $13.99 which I thought was pretty worth it. It was tasty and they give a good amount of poke. It's only $12.99 if you are student. It comes with a side of seaweed but that's it. But for its price, I think it's still worth it. I came around 6pm and they were already almost out. I came before at like 8pm and they were already all out so I would recommend going earlier. There is no seating inside. Service was good! read more

MoDo Hawaii - poke - Donuts Near Me - Santa Clara, California

I wanted to try modo Hawaii because they have so many promotions and deals. I have a photo below of the deals but some are: student discount, free mochi donut if you hit the timer at 10s, etc. Taste: - There was a lot of onion in the poke. It made me a little nauseous but it's great for an onion lover! The way they stored the poke was in a large metal bowl in a freezer. Service: - Very friendly Parking: - It's located in a plaza and you can park in there. read more

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This is a small shop for poke and mochi donuts. First time visiting and I got to tried the tuna poke and Ube mochi donut. Tuna was so fresh and the donut was so soft. There's so many donuts flavors to choose from. You needed to get there early before they sold out. They made everything fresh daily. Definitely coming back for more mochi donuts read more

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We love coming here for not their donuts (which are an added bonus), but mostly for their poke bowls. I have to stay this is the closest poke bowl I've ever found to having on the island of Hawaii especially for a good price point!!! It is so simple, flavorful, and large quantities of big chunked ahi tuna! You can't go wrong with any flavors, but highly recommend the 1/2 shoyu and 1/2 of spicy. It is a very small store, so plan to bring home or eat outside on picnic tables. It is a really nice plaza so you can find ample outdoor seating. I will say sometimes depending on how busy they are, they can take a long time, so ahead for that. read more

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Stopped by MoDo Hawaii because our 3-year-old insisted on having dessert after our Valentine's Day lunch. We have always loved MoDo, but this visit was extra pleasant. The two employees were pretty busy, and I arrived in the midst of the busyness. I did not mind the wait since our little one fell asleep in the car, and the mochi donuts were going to be a great surprise when she woke up. The employee, with the makeup that is on point, was so attentive and apologetic for the wait. Even though they were swamp, she checked on all the customers and repeatedly apologized for the delay. I appreciated the great customer service even though it was a busy (and what could have been a stressful time). Both employees remained calm and worked through the consistent rush of customers. I really wish I got the employee's name. We ordered half a dozen mochi donuts, which were delicious and came out fresh and warm. Our two lattes were also made perfectly (ube and pandan). We will definitely be back! read more

MoDo Hawaii - Half a dozen mochi donuts: Lilikoi, cookies & cream, pandan, ube, ruby chocolate (Valentine's Day special), and strawberry. - Donuts Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Came here around 2 pm with my girlfriend. This place wast busy, maybe a few people came into line but everything went smoothly and fast. You jut order through the cashier, there is no indoor seating to eat, however, there is outdoor seating since this is around other restaurants & places. There is a lot of parking around. We got ~ Half & Half Poke Salad: Basically Shoyu & Spicy Poke combined, super good and very fresh. Half & Half Poke Rice Bowl: Very filling and tasty. All the fish is very fresh, and flavored nicely with the sauce. Guava Refresher: A great sweet drink that's also very refreshing. Half Dozen Mochi Donuts: Flavors - Matcha, Churro, Tiramisu, Cookies & Cream, Pandan, and Ube All the flavors were super delicious and I could tell these donuts were made fresh because the frosting flavors were not set yet and the donuts were nice and hot. So delicious and pulled apart so nicely. I highly recommend this place for some sweet treats or some quick cravings of some delicious poke! read more

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Surprisingly, the poke here at a known donut shop is better than some poke places! Been seeing poke videos on my fyp for a reasonable price and I just had to see what the hype was all about Got half and half shoyu and spicy and it comes with rice and seaweed. Super simple, no fancy bajillion toppings, just some really good poke for $13!! Can't you believe the price! The shoyu was delicious and I loved the sauce with the spicy one was well. Sadly the spicy garlic shoyu was sold out, but I will be back to try that! For my SoCal eaters, this was similar to bear flag (my go-to spot for poke) If I am ever just craving to buy the fish, you can buy 3 pounds for $18 per pound here as well Strawberry Hojicha 7/10 this was an okay drink, paid around $8.50 for a small sized drink; and it was good but nothing stood out to me so I wouldn't get again, just gonna stick with donuts and poke read more

MoDo Hawaii - Shoyu and Spicy Poke - Donuts Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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I stopped by on a weekday afternoon. They had several fun donuts. Donuts are made fresh, and coated and handed over hot. I went for 6 flavors - Lilikoi, matcha, cookies and cream, sesame, ube, milk chocolate. All were excellent flavors. Sesame was probably my favorite. read more

MoDo Hawaii - Flavors - Donuts Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Love coming here. Easy and made to order. Delicious and friendly staff. Too bad there isn't a place to eat in. read more

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Came to MoDo Hawaii to pick up some birthday treats for a friend. Honestly, I had MoDo on my mind because a friend had shared with us their promo for fried sando desserts. I missed the pre-order, but figured I'd visit for some donuts and to also get a simple (tasty) gift for a friend's birthday. I used their online ordering mechanism the day before pickup. I wasn't a fan of when I auto-filled my credit card info that the website decided to immediately submit my order. When I received the confirmation email, which says to reply or call with any questions, I included a note to box the donuts in a certain way. I never received a reply back. I ended up ordering: Glazed - a classic Pandan - strong pandan flavor and went well with the chewy texture Black sesame - A favorite among me and my parents who devoured it Hojicha - subtle tea flavor Cookies n creme - can't comment as it was for a gift Tiramisu - can't comment as it was for a gift When I arrived to the MoDo storefront, there was a huge line crowded around the doors. Apparently they had Nha Cafe popped up there! I was able to notify the guy behind the counter about my preferences for 2 boxes and he happily took the notes and boxed my order up accurately. Sooo good hot and fresh. Warm, chewy texture with a sweet icing. My favorite was the black sesame and hojicha. I suggest checking their website to order as it seems they sometimes discount their glazed/sugar donuts. Would definitely come back and try the flavors I missed! read more

MoDo Hawaii - Top L clockwise: cookies n creme, glazed, tiramisu, hojicha (seasonal) - Donuts Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Came at the end of the day so they were running low on some things but everything was still delicious. This shop seems like it'd just be a great place for mochi donuts but dont sleep on the poke!!! It is delicious!!! The mochi donuts are amazing and have some great flavors. But really do not skip out on the poke! read more

Donuts freshly made. No nuts in the donuts at all. Took about 10 minutes from ordering for the donuts to be ready. I went first thing in the morning shortly after opening and there was no line. I have to return to try the poke. read more

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MoDo Hawaii specializes in mochi donuts, but recently also added poke options. We often come here for morning treats for co-workers; mochi donuts add just a little bit more fun! The packaging is very presentable and works well as gifts. They've also recently extended their morning box deals from 8-10am, but also raised their prices to $12/6pc. It's a small establishment with quick service in the morning. read more

MoDo Hawaii - Menu and Specials - Donuts Near Me - Santa Clara, California

This is a review specifically for the poke bowls. If you like a no-frills experience similar to the ones you get in Hawaii, then this is the place to go. I went for the half and half shoyu and spicy salmon over rice. The portion was generous. The sauces on both felt well balanced; not too fatty, not too salty, to too sweet. I'll definitely come back when I'm craving poke. I've also tried and enjoyed the mochi donuts here, but personally don't think the normal price is worth it unless there's a special or deal. read more

My weekly sweet treat . They have daily special flavors so the options change here but my all time favorite has been yuzu, dark chocolate and cookies and cream. I've been going here since 2021 and it's always consistently fresh and delicious. My family loves when I bring a box of these over. Sometimes they have buy one get one free promo! The staff is so friendly and will take the time to tell you the specials and explain the flavor profiles of each flavor. They have really cute anime decor and it smells amazing when you walk in! read more

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I love this spot for both mochi donuts and affordable poke! It's a great place to pick up a treat for yourself after a long day or even grab a small gift. I also appreciate that they added poke to the menu--my favorite is the spicy tuna poke bowl, and it comes topped with seaweed salad, which I think is a perfect addition. I'd definitely recommend this place if you're looking for a dessert and/or a quick meal. read more

I remember when MoDo had pop ups at Mitsuwa market years back and am now so happy they have a brick and mortar shop. First and foremost, the mochi donuts are incredibly chewy with a solid flavor selection to choose from. Personally, I like the lilikoi flavor a lot. The staff were all nice and efficient in service. The store is quite small but there are seats outside in the surrounding area. As for the poke. This was such a wonderful addition to their set menu. There are few spots in the South Bay to get really great Hawaiian style poke and this one is up there. The portion in the like bowl is very generous and I wish they had a larger size. This spot is now in my rotation when I'm craving poke. read more

MoDo Hawaii - Ahi Shoyu Poke Bowl - Donuts Near Me - Santa Clara, California

We when there when they tried to copy Japan and did the fried bread with cream inside. This the worst $40 I've spent for six 1/2 pieces of bread. I dont think the oil was hot enough so the bread soaked up all the oil. My mouth was coated. It felt like I made out with a jar of crisco shortening. The vanilla was so sweet, it was inedible. I made myself a cup of coffee and used the cream for the coffee instead. That's how sweet it was. The hochicha and green tea was better but again was ruined by oil drenched bread. One of the absolute worst. I should've expected to be terrible bc your mochi donuts suck ass too. When I tried to write a review after receiving a soliciting email request. It said the review needs to be approved by the owner. Uhhh I'm pretty sure my honest review is not going to be approved so I decided to post it here on yelp instead. read more

MoDo Hawaii - Why does the owner have to approve of my review? - Donuts Near Me - Santa Clara, California

My boys and I love the mochi donut here. They had 50% off special today and I took advantage of ordering online and pickup the order with no wait. I got Ube, Oreo, sesame, and churros flavors. It was all very yummy! Check out this place if you haven't been. read more

MoDo Hawaii - Ube, Churro, Oreo, and Black Sesame Mochi Donut - Donuts Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Guys, these are the best mochi donuts in the bay. I've tried them all, you're welcome. Anyone who says otherwise has defective tastebuds. I will tell you why it's the best. They make them more or less fresh with a perfect dough batter that's not too oily, not too dense, hard, etc. It's perfectly soft, bouncy, tasty, and chewy. When they make it fresh, they also get the fresh hand dip or sugar coat. They are so good eaten right out of the store. But no fear if you have to partake later - you can reheat in the microwave for like 9 or so seconds, and they'll perk right back up. They're also surprisingly one of the cheaper mochi donuts you'll find in the bay, as prices of other places have gotten ridiculous since the pandemic. It's such a shame that the original Hawaii-based company closed down everything except this Santa Clara location, and sold it off to another owner. I purchased gift cards that I wasn't able to redeem anymore, but spoke with the current owner and they're honoring it out of their own pocket. This place is somehow not as popular as it should be; when they originally landed in the bay, the wait was hours long... like half a day basically at Mitsuwa Marketplace. They're trying to branch into other things like drinks, malasadas (not good, dough sucks), ice cream, and poke, but all they really need to do is the mochi donuts. I'm not sure what's up, but they're definitely trying with their cute social media content. They do pretty good promos and swap out seasonal flavors from time to time, so I suggest following their socials. My preference for flavors is: - Churro (very solid cinnamon sugar) - Houjicha (roasty tea) - Cookies & Cream (mild cream with very subtle chocolate) - Pandan (fragrant young coconut and vanilla-like) - Matcha Green Tea (good matcha, balanced creaminess) - Black Sesame (quite nutty and creamy) - Milk Chocolate (good chocolate quality, not too heavy on the milk) - Lilikoi (a little too tart for me) - Sugar (not fond of plain sugar) read more

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I went to a YEE at MoDo some time ago, and I kept them in the back of my mind for next time we wanted a sweet treat. This is in a busy complex in Santa Clara - lots of parking, but there are always cars coming in and out. We scored a spot right in front. I remembered really liking the black sesame donut, so I got one of those and also the mango which was a seasonal flavor. My companion got one milk chocolate and one ube, and he thought they looked very similar in color, but were good in taste. These donuts are very fresh and fluffy, and dipped in flavor to order. Since I was there last, we saw that they now sell poke (spicy or not) which you can get on rice or just get a portion to take home. They also had a deal on a half dozen if you go before 9 or 10 am which seemed like a good deal. There's not a place to eat in there, so everything really is to go! read more

MoDo Hawaii - Flavor varieties - Donuts Near Me - Santa Clara, California

MoDo Hawaii has the best and freshest mochi donuts! I've ordered a few dozen for my work before and everyone loved them. Today, I was craving a matcha and after seeing some photos of it, I stopped by. I was greeted by the man who worked there and he explained that they were sadly out of matcha. It sounds like it's sourced from Japan, so I'll have to try it next time. On the way out, I asked if he had any chopsticks and soy sauce (since I forgot to grab some with my lunch) and he kindly gave me some. In the middle of grabbing those items, he offered me to sample their spicy poke which was so unexpected and so kind! It's such a smart move for them to start selling poke and I can confirm that the spicy poke is really tasty!! It wasn't insanely spicy, but it kinda had a similar addictive flavor like hot cheetos or buldak ramen ? We really needed more poke spots for lunch in the area and I think this is a really solid choice! :) read more

MoDo Hawaii - Spicy Poke! - Donuts Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Compared to other places, this place is LEGIT and has the best mochi donuts. I do remember the days when they were a pop up at Mitsuwa and I stood in line for 2 hours so much so I bought a ton to also give my "friends." This time I only ordered a ube mochi donut for $3. It stinks that ordering online there's a discounted price. Why 3 stars? The service was AWFUL to a tee. I don't know if it's because I ordered just one or she's having a bad day but the worker literally threw the box at me and gave me a groan. Plentiful free parking that may be difficult due to the different eateries and stores in the same plaza. read more

MoDo Hawaii - Ube mochi donut - Donuts Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Can't get enough of these donuts.. my favorites being tiramisu, churros, plain old glazed. I have also tried Ube and matcha.. while they are decent but I love the ones above even more. This is literally the only place I come for donuts with their unique flavoring and the chewy texture of the donuts.. absolutely love them and always always recommend my friends to come here if they wanna try unique donuts read more