Cute little restaurant tucked into the SF Japan town! They only had 1 server working but didn't…read morehave to wait that long. I got pork chashu ramen, and it was delicious! The noodles are cooked just right, and pork is not too fatty. If I have to give a critical feedback, it's that the egg is overcooked slightly. I expect ramen egg to be runny. Overall a good experience, definitely recommend!

Wowowow! What a wonderful cozy gem found…read morein the heart of Japantown. From their matcha boba tea with its' perfect sweetness level, to their chashu ramen with its' delicious broth, to their liver appetizer with its' delicious food combinations. If you are looking for a wonderful hole-in-the-wall experience with reasonable prices, efficient service, and yummy food - I highly recommend this place!

A very cute poke spot, ther strawberry matcha was PERFECT!!! The fish chunks were pretty big and…read morefresh. Customer service was amazing too!

Amazing fresh and the people working there are very friendly 10/10 recommend…read more Food was super good I'm coming back her next time definitely

Fantastic grocery store by the mall in Japantown. We got sushi to go and ate it in the park. They…read morehave a wonderful selection of takeout items. The store is larger than it looks from the outside!

It's tight inside, but I'm impressed by their variety of Japanese goods. There are a lot of items…read morethat are hard to find elsewhere! I've gotten Black Thunder there (now that Daiso no longer sells it) and kinako powder. It's a shame they don't accept ebt, though.

Really gooood salmon!!…read more Dishes (ranked by best): 1) Salmon Don ($65): the fatty cuts of salmon were all sooooo yummy 2) Creamy Salmon Roll ($23): a bit on the spicier side but good flavor 3) Tuna Don ($75): some slices were pretty disappointing, especially compared to the salmon don and the price point Logicistics: -accepts cc -walk ins and rsvp allowed -ambiance is super cute inside, would not know from the outside! -they validate parking!

One of the tastiest meals I've had while visiting SF. Found this place according to Reddit. It's on…read morethe second floor of the mall close to the hotel entrance. Went for lunch on Friday at 1:30 and it wasn't busy at all. I could see them filling up pretty quickly on other days. The mystery chirashi bowl was so good, fresh, and I felt like I got a decent value ($65) for all the food. Service was great and I definitely would recommend this to those visiting!

the food was so good but the service was bad we had gotten our food before our drinks and wait a…read morelong time to get out check just poor service and they allowed dogs and there was a dog on the table just nasty and nobody said anything but the food was good though

I came here for a volunteer thank you dinner hosted by Asians Are Strong to wrap up their annual…read moreHeritage 5K event. While the organization and timing of the event were off, I have no issues with the food, staff or restaurant itself. Anyways, I organized my plate with a bit from multiple trays including salad, poke, fried tofu cubes, kimchi fried rice, and galbi cubes. If the food was indicative of the restaurant's standard menu offerings, then I really liked the kimchi fried rice and tofu. Not as big of a fan of the galbi cubes and poke, but I honestly can't really complain about catered, sponsored food. Overall seems like a solid spot in the city to satisfy Hawaiian food cravings.

My favorite poke spot in SF. The spicy tuna is phenomenal. Topping selection is abundant. Rice was…read moreperfectly made, not too dry & not too wet. Couldn't ask for a better experience.

I stop by Pokebola pretty regularly, usually on a quick lunch break or on nights when I don't feel…read morelike cooking. It's a small, hole-in-the-wall spot with very limited seating, so I almost always order to-go. It's not somewhere I'd plan to linger, but it works perfectly when you need something fast and filling. The portions are generous, which is a big reason I keep coming back. The scoops of fish are noticeably hearty, and my bowl always feels substantial without having to pay for a bunch of add-ons. The quality isn't top-tier poke by any means, but it doesn't taste off or stale either. For the price point, it feels fair and consistent. Overall, it's a solid, convenient option when I want something quick that still tastes good. If you're expecting a high-end poke experience, this isn't that. But if you're looking for a satisfying bowl with good portions and easy takeout, it hits the spot.

I have nothing bad to say about this place…read more I've been here a number of times and every time the service is stellar. The staff is attentive and very welcoming when you walk in. I can say MOST of the food is good (only because I haven't tried everything). Their matcha martini is my favorite. The entire staff is great, the atmosphere is always amazing in this place. 10/10 do recommend. I'd probably say my favorite dish is a toss up between the loco moco and uni pasta. So good!!! Thank you for the excellent service!

This is a nice swanky place. The interior is gorgeous and date night worthy. Also totally after…read morework happy hour worthy. Or girls hangout, everything! Happy hour specials available. Duck fat fries were tasty especially the tiny tiny pieces super crispy! Fried chicken sliders were fantastic. My bill for two food appetizers was $28 after tip and tax

Very welcoming and attentive staff. Starting at the host podium until the moment you walk out. The…read moreambiance is relaxing and authentic. You can hear music in the background but not loud enough to drown out conversations. Seating also feels very private with the dividers placed just so. And to top it off the food never fails to exceed expectations. So rich and flavorful. I finish every bite each visit. Our server Janny was very friendly and attentive. Thank you very much :)

Delicious food and amazing service at Udon Mugizo! Everything tasted fresh and flavorful. Mattana…read morewas my server today, and she was so kind, attentive, and welcoming. Thank you for making our visit so enjoyable!"

I stopped coming here because they discontinued their croquette musubi. Well today, I checked…read moretheir online order platform and the croquette musubi were back! I placed a togo order and went in to pick it up. The order was ready before the appointed time. I did not get the croquette musubi. It was a gross fried spam musubi smothered in shitty spicy sauce that I did not want. WTF happened to you Kitchen Aloha? No one smothers their musubi with shitty Korean spicy sauce. The whole thing was inedible. This sucks

Underwhelming poke in the Tenderloin…read more Based on the appearance of the bowl, I was expecting bright and fresh flavors, but looks are deceiving. I was disappointed to find the bowl very bland and flavorless. It felt dry. The only sauce was mixed with the salmon pieces and didn't really taste like anything. This left the rest of the bowl lacking flavor and having dry rice. It seems like they just threw in a bunch of random ingredients to take up space in the bowl. I mean, carrots and tortilla strips are definitely interesting choices for a poke bowl. The portion was relatively small for what you pay. The amount of avocado given was just sad. You also aren't able to make adjustments to add other things to the bowl - you're stuck with what is set in the description. For this spot being a very small hole in the wall, I thought I would be noticed and assisted quickly. I was the only person in there but had to wait an unreasonably long time to get my order. I placed the order online long before I walked to the restaurant during my lunch break. When I got there, I sat waiting for probably 10 or so minutes before someone even came out from the back to hand me my food. Maybe their other menu items are better, but I wouldn't recommend Kitchen Aloha for their poke bowls.

It is such a fun place for the whole family. The restaurant itself is situated across the main…read moreJapan town mall. Once entered, you are greeted with a cute statue, great for little ones and adults. We got seated pretty quickly at a booth. Different from traditional sushi conveyor belt place, you don't see pre-made dishes around. Instead, each table/spot comes with a screen for placing orders. You can pick up to 4 dishes each time, then added to cart. When your dish is coming, you see the light flashing, then a nice train carries your happiness over. Once unloaded, you push a button and wave bye bye to the train departing. Yes. Super fun for kids. I ordered some sashimi, tofu salad and some sushi. They are super fresh! Service is fast, consistent and friendly. My kids enjoyed goyza, soup, onion rings and some cooked sushi's. We would love coming back again. I can see this to be our go to place in Japan town.

I'm obsessed with this place. We came in starving, we were sat immediately and got our food shortly…read moreafter we ordered - via a sushi train. The pure novelty already sold me on this place, you tap a screen to order, then it's delivered on an electronic conveyor belt. Loved the miso soup. The rice in the nigiri was so good. I'd recommend the double spicy salmon, it was a little expensive but worth it. The flavor stayed in my mouth for so long after.