Shaka Bowl has quickly become one of my favorite spots in Hoboken. The only thing I'm upset about is that it wasn't around when I lived in Hoboken! I've only had the smoothies and the baked goods but wow, they are delicious! My favorite smoothie is the Hilo smoothie. It's not too sweet and I love anything with peanut butter in it. What really stands out here are the vegan funfetti and chocolate chip cookies. I can't express to you how delicious these are. Usually when I have a vegan cookie, I can tell...not with these! They are always fresh and will satisfy anyone's sweet cravings. If you are in the area and looking for something healthy and fresh, this is the place for you. Their variety extends well beyond smoothies and smoothie bowls. read more

Just picked up two bowls and tacos, unfortunately the pork was cold and the guacamole was brown and rotten. The staff is nice and friendly but unfortunately management does not invest in quality ingredients. Do yourself a favor and walk right by. read more

I wish I could give a good review to this place, but watching the girl make my food while touching her phone and texting... then touching raw food...I can't. How do you even do that, after the covid stuff we just dealt with!??!! That's not right! read more

Still the most expensive place to get Poke in all of Hoboken. For $14 a bowl you'd expect a huge serving size and a great selection of tasty mix-ins. Unfortunately, the bowls are very small and their mix-in list charges you for avocado/guacamole and seaweed salad (which other Hoboken poke restaurants offer for free). The last two times I've ordered from here, a substitution had to be made because they ran out of some ingredient. The very last time I went here, they completely forgot to include the protein (30% of the price and they didn't even include it) as well as the greens. Also, they usually skimp on the sauce. Overall, if you're in the mood for poke but you aren't willing to walk to Washington Street: this place is not a terrible choice. read more

The food was so fresh, clean & healthy. This place is a gem. I was shocked by how yummy the jackfruit & egg dish was omg. I also had one of their pitaya bowls- both delicious. Will absolutely revisit read more

Quality food, smoothies and açaí bowls. My only complaint is that it is extremely over priced. 9$ + with tax for a smoothie. My go to smoothie is the Hilo and I also like the Banananutty açaí bowl. read more

Gave Shaka Bowl a chance to redeem their self after the ridiculous experience I had a little while back and 1, they much be doing a lot of things much better since the line was out the door and stayed out the door from the amount of people that day. And 2, the bowls were packed back to the top again and not sloppy like last time. They're adding a flower on top I guess for show? Idk it had honey on it and you can't eat it so I placed it aside and tried not to get the table dirty. Otherwise it was great, fresh fruit, pomegranate seeds is the seasonal fruit and totally reccomend that! And they have hemp seeds now! Got them too. Not sure if this was for us or not but got a discount too (on top of my rewards points) the girl a the black hair and glasses has always been sweet but she was walking around asking everyone was enjoying their meals. They had table set up outside now too for spring. read more

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Poké bowls in Hoboken?!! Needless to say I was hyped to try this place out. Maybe I was overhyped... maybe the memory of authentic poké from Hawaii still lingered on my palate... while the food was ok and creative it didn't quite live up to the hype (admittedly, self manufactured by me). The pros- fresh ingredients, simple menu, nice staff, zucchini noodles! The cons- terrible rice - it should be sushi style that is sticky and sweet not dry and flavorless, costly at $15 per bowl. read more

Poké is popping up everywhere, and i'm glad to see that Hoboken isn't far behind on this trend. Sons of Thunder and Pokéworks in the city, Shaka Bowl in the NJ. While the entirety of the bowl is important, what really makes or breaks poké is the fish. It needs to be fresh, marinated correctly, and served in a bowl with rice of the correct temperature, with a lot of fun toppings that add to the flavor without overwhelming it. Shaka Bowl does a nice job with all of these things. The price is fixed - which is good. It's not cheap, but you can get (literally) everything on it if you want. Trust me, you want everything. It's a nice balance of spice, sour, sweet, fruit, salt, and, of course, the fish. It's not the most convenient location (it would be if I still lived one block away) but you'll have a pretty easy time parking to run in and out. I'm sure poké will continue to pop up both in the city and in Hoboken, and they, so far, have some pretty stiff competition. Yes -- I know they have other food, but I would be hard pressed to come in here and not get a bowl of deliciousness. read more

Maybe just stick to bowls.... I was really craving a taco, but this was thoroughly disappointing. Not only did the bottom fall out off all three, it was cold, and the chicken was completely bland. I couldn't even eat it with a fork. read more

Shaka Kitchen - "taco" from shaka bowl - Poke Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

I had the jackfruit toast with a fried egg on top. Also with a spicy sauce drizzle. Gotta give this place a try. Delicious and different for my taste. read more

Shaka Kitchen - Sorry half eaten! - Poke Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

The 3 stars is soley for the oatmeal. I was so so soooo excited to try their oatmeal bowl. I went first thing in the morning, 8am right as they opened. After waiting about 15mins i finally got my bowl but was so disappointed. I was anticipating a warm spoon full of oatmeal but to my surprise the oatmeal was very cold. Maybe it's just me, but I thought oatmeal was meant to be nice and warm for breakfast. Wasn't very happy with the outcome read more

Shaka Kitchen - Their oatmeal is cold - Poke Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

I'm a big fan of poke bowls so I had to check this spot out. I ordered the Mauna Kea bowl; came with ahi tuna, avocado, jalapeños, mango, and creamy/spicy sauce over warm sticky rice (you can choose brown rice or greens as well). As far as taste goes, it was very good and ingredients were fresh, no complaints there. The portion size is also good (comparable to Qdoba or chipotle bowl). My only gripe is the price. My total was $15 for just the bowl. I would expect to pay maybe $12 for something like this. I'd probably come by again, but not that frequently due to the price and distance from Washington st. read more

Shaka Kitchen - Mauna Kea bowl - Poke Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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Love the concept and location- ladies behind the counter were friendly! I made my own Poke bowl with ahi tuna and assorted all- you can choose toppings. It was a huge serving and I felt like for 14$ it was a great deal. I even tried the red velvet frozen yogurt and it was delicious. My only complaint was the amount of dressing- it was a little heavy and a bit too spicy but next time I'll get it on the side ;) I also can't wait to try the Acai bowls- glad to have them so close to my apartment! I will be back- Thank You Shaka! read more

Shaka Kitchen - Poke bowl! Seaweed salad was delicious- wished they also offered crab salad! - Poke Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

I had the Pineapple A Day bowl and wow was that delicious. It came out to be ~15 bucks with tax and while it was expensive I really can't complain if the raw fish was safe to eat and it was in a huge bowl of fixings. I was pretty full after eating 2/3 of the bowl, which was fine because they have lids so you can take it to go, so I had a great snack later! It was pretty crowded today but that was because the weather was unusually nice I guess? The pineapple a day bowl was good in that the spicy sauce, pineapple, fish and cilantro actually go together really well, and the rice with the sauces tastes great even though I'm not normally a rice person. I will return for a smoothie bowl soon, they looked pretty yummy from what I saw other people eating. read more

Shaka bowl is pretty solid-if you haven't gone, you should check it out. Here's why: 1) it's pretty health-centered (salads, proteins, natural fats, etc), 2) the price isn't too bad (the bowls that come with either salad or rice run about 14, and that is very very filling-especially if you get it with rice), 3) they have tasty breakfast/smoothie options too (we just recently tried a potato bowl, and it was so big, I had breakfast for the next day ). The downside: there's not a ton of room (probably only enough for 8-10 people to sit), more importantly they run out of key ingredients (this is THE reason why I can't give them a 5, and almost have them a 3). All in all-convenient, healthy option for a meal any time of the day! read more

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I really dig this place: the ambiance, self service and of course , the food. Really a hip, no nonsense "bowl" joint. I get the spicy tuna bowl ( full size) and it is pure heaven and quite big. What I like is the fact they have TVs and a self serve hot sauce area. One of my quick go-to places for lunch read more

I've been a loyal customer for years, their quality let alone quantity never fails. Their smoothies are super refreshing, the poke bowls are super filling, but my favorite morning time treat is the breakfast bowl. For a brisk cold winter morning I highly recommend you go here. If I could give a 10/10 rating I would. Superb friendly service, speedy and delicious definitely coming back here!! read more

Shaka Kitchen - Breakfast bowl - Poke Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Great quick stop for a light lunch. Stopped by and made my own bowl. I had the chicken 24oz bowl with a mixed salad- zoodle base, lots of toppings (which you could add as many as you'd like) and the garlic lemon dressing. They also add a nice amount of chicken. It was exactly what I wanted. Something delicious and filling, but not heavy. read more

Shaka Kitchen - Poke Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

I loved coming here because when it first began the Açaí Bowls were amazing. This was literally the only place I use to get it from but now idk if it's the fact that the recipes change or the way they made it. It just doesn't taste the same anymore. However the staff is always very nice and friendly read more

Yooooo, this place makes the best açaí bowls in the area, delicious smoothies (Hilo is my favorite), top-notch cold brew, and the most peanut-buttery nutella'd banana toast imaginable. Any time my parents come down to visit, this is their brunch spot of choice! read more

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For the slight premium this place has decent healthy food options. I usually order build your own bowl with seafood protein, rice, and an abundant amount of toppings. Resulting meals is pretty satisfying. Overall I think food here is fairly average and more expensive for Hoboken. However, I personally highly recommend the smoothies. Plenty of healthy, nutritious, and innovative options will satisfy people with variety of taste. read more

Shaka Kitchen - A typical poke bowl - Poke Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Updating my review from a previous time. I came back here after a while. My initial complaint was the friendliness and promptness of the staff. Well, management must've addressed the issue because it's been a pleasant experience both times since returning. My favorite is the KILAUEA, brown & white rice, choice of protein (I prefer the Ahi Tuna) carrots, cabbage, mandarin oranges, scallions, jalapeños, cilantro, chopped peanuts, sesame weeds, wonton crips, spicy peanut sauce & sriracha. It's gots a little kick but it's great. Quick access and fast made. Thanks for updating service! read more

So I'm giving Shaka Bowl a 4 star for various reasons. Not that they aren't good because they are. They have plenty of toppings for their bowls. The reason that I'm giving them a 4 star is because I was missing some of my toppings in my bowl. Mind you they weren't busy at all at the time I went. I'm also not a fan of their container, it's harder to get an even proportion of rice, toppings, and meat in your utensil. Also although it's good that they have chicken options and etc but you can only get ahi tuna as a seafood option. I guess I got spoiled from other poke spots. I plan on going back to try their acai bowls so well see. read more

Shaka Kitchen - Ahi Tuna - Poke Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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Used to love this place. Was always expensive (~$14.75 with tax just for takeout). Now they've jacked prices to $15.50 *before* tax and charge EXTRA $2-3 just for meat (protein)! Are you kidding me!?? This is not an NYC Martini, dude, it's Hoboken takeout. Delicious, but I won't be going to Shaka Bowl anymore. Not going broke spending ~$20 for lunch for one meal...especially after paying to park anywhere nearby. Not worth it. Sorry read more

Five stars! Hands down! This place is so great. Me and my good friend come here almost every Tuesday. Our only complaint is that it is reaaaaalllllllyyyyy expensive. We have decided to go to Jun's Macaron Gelato because you can get a huge thing of rolled ice cream for $3 less. The açaí and pitaya bowls are quite scrum-diddly-umptious regardless. Also, the Poké bowls are very expensive too but absolutely delicious. The décor gives off laidback bohemian surfer vibes. Every time I step into the store, I feel like I'm in the movie Soul Surfer, and Bethany Hamilton is in the back. I love that! Toodles read more

This place is great! It is located on the main floor of the E Building at the Monroe Center. They have indoor seating I would say about 16 seats and when the weather warms up, they have outdoor seating as well which is quite enjoyable. This review is for the actual location and the Poke Bowls (which is the only thing I buy). They offer two size options - the snacks size (which limits you to 5 mixins only - not including the base and protein) and also the regular size which gives you free range of the whole menu with as many mixins as your heart desires. When the place first opened the portions were amazing! Then they started changing their containers and you felt like you were being cheated but now they back to better sized containers which leave you feeling satisfied and worth the money spent. My favorite Poke is the build your own version because you can truly customize the bowl to your favorite flavors. If you are unsure however, there are several predetermined choices that are equally delicious. This place is great for a healthy lunch or snack and the atmosphere is very chill and islandeque. Give it a try and you wont be disappointed. read more

Shaka Kitchen - Build Your Own Poke Bowl - Poke Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

3.5 stars. I got a build your own smoothie and a build your own poke bowl. The smoothie was good and you can add as many ingredients as you want. They made it fresh and it's a good size drink for $8. The poke bowl could be better. I wish they had salmon as a menu option. Their Shaka sauce could be spicier too (it was described to me as being similar to spicy mayo). Also, they upcharge $1 for avocado. They should have told me that before making my order. I'd go back for the smoothies and try the acai and oatmeal bowls, not so much for the poke. read more

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I live close to the location so started to go here this summer for the shrimp ceviche special. It was a little over 13 dollars which I thought was fair. I just ordered a salad and with chicken it was almost 18 dollars, if I wanted a bowl with tuna it would have been over 20 dollars. I like the food but the price point is high for pick up and I wish they still offered the snack option. I will probably go elsewhere with prices this high. read more

checked this spot due to its close proximity to my new apt in hoboken. I was impressed with overall freshness and quality of ingredients in my bowl. It's also super easy to customize! i ordered one of the pre built menu options, "pineapple a day" with half zoodles/ brown rice as the base vs. having all rice. My attempt at being healthy! I loved the sauces it was tossed in (spicy shaka and teriyaki). the pieces of pineapple were super fresh and added a nice tang. also a generous serving of tuna too, they dont skimp on anything here! my only complaint was the wait for my food. there were three ppl in front of me, and it felt like forever for me to get my to go bowl. nice indoor/ outdoor space to sit and enjoy as well. read more

Seeing a lot of new poke spots opening up in Hoboken and was excited to see this spot have Acai bowls too!! The place is a little more tucked away compared to all of the shops on Washington St. The place was clean with adequate seating inside. The menu was pretty expansive and service was quick. There are house specials, but I ordered the BUILD YOUR OWN bowl ($14) with brown rice and zucchini noodles as the base. FYI - If you get the zucchini noodles, your bowl is going to get soggy with a lot of water sitting at the bottom. Ordered the TUNA with AVOCADO, CUCUMBER, PICKLED ONION, SCALLIONS, MANGO as mix-ins. For toppings ordered the SESAME SEEDS and CRISPY ONIONS (they have unlimited toppings whch is great). Went with the PONZU sauce. Overall, my biggest feedback is that they need to cut their toppings much more finely. Eating it was not only difficult in that small plastic bowl, but also clunky - a first time experience I had with a poke bowl. A poke bowl is meant to resemble a sushi hojpoj and this felt like someone roughly chopped veggies and threw them in a bowl with some raw fish. Didn't feel very genuine to me. The ACAI BOWL ($10) was much better. They have fresh acai juice there instead of the frozen, pre-packaged stuff, which is a biggie. Unlimited toppings here too so sensibly went with every listed fruit cause why not. Got GRANOLA, ALMONDS, CHIA SEEDS and HONEY as toppings. All in all, will be coming back for their acai bowls, but not their poke bowls. There are some better poke spots in the area that aren't as expensive in the area. read more

Just tried this place for the first time and ordered the Big island Acai bowl. So first off, for $10 I did NOT get nearly as much product as I had hoped. The bowl is wide but very shallow...deceiving. I asked for no granola..too bad, I got granola. So since I was forced to eat it, the granola was cold, tasteless and almost broke a tooth because it was so hard. The acai was bland and watery. There were maybe 2 tiny sprinkles of bee pollen and like a teaspoon of honey glazing my bowl. I got it to go and was hoping to make it at least to my apartment but it was runny by the time I drove to the nearest stop sign. So I pulled over and ate by the construction site on Monroe and 2nd. The fruit was at least fresh but I had two bites and had to throw it out for the aforementioned reasons. Awful, never coming back even if I was near death starving. read more

Shaka Kitchen - Shallow - Poke Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

I had high expectations of this place based on the reviews. Sadly, I did not enjoy the food or the service. Staff was not friendly and not helpful at all in explaining what goes into the bowls. The bowl I got was dry and lacking flavor. They seemed to have used regular white rice instead of the sticky rice, which is weird for a poke bowl place. I had to add my own ponzu to make it edible. Ugh. Definitely not going back to this place again even if it means I have to trek to Washington for poke. read more

Love this place for a good healthy meal. Staff is always friendly, the ingredients are always fresh and my order is always prepared quickly. You could never go wrong ordering from here! read more

First time trying this spot in Hoboken. Extremely disappointed with everything from the service to the food. First of all, all of their poke bowls only offer ahi tuna which is disappointing at best. I ordered the mauna bowl with white rice (recommended to me by one of the employees) and for $14 was not impressed. I took the bowl to go and found no avocado in it and the rice was cold and flavorless. What did I pay $14 for?? It was overfilled with scallion and jalapeño, had very little tuna, and was overall just super spicy and unenjoyable. Also seemed like the sauces were just thrown onto the tuna to make it not seem so bland. Now onto the service. I was not greeted when I walked in and since it was my first time being here I had a few questions. The woman assisting me seemed irritated and annoyed when I asked her for recommendations and made me feel like a nuisance for coming in and asking questions. I'm sorry, but you work at a restaurant, obviously people are going to ask you about the food you are serving. The 2 stars is for the detox smoothie I got as well. It was super yummy and the perfect drink after a workout. Overall, if you're looking to get good poke in Hoboken, Makai is much better quality. read more

Got the big island bowl with strawberry, blueberry, banana, granola, bee pollen, and honey and literally can't stop eating it. Got a pitaya base but you can also get acai. They also have Rina bows which look super fresh. My bowl was 10 which I though was pricy but it's huge and enough for two people. They should make a smaller portion for a lower price read more

Being a local girl from Hawaii I crave certain foods from time to time, poke being #1 on my list. So, lo and behold, "Shaka Bowl" in Hoboken offers poke bowls. I live North Bergen and its a short ride to the place. The staff was very welcoming but the poke bowl itself is NOT anything to write home about nor share with anyone else. Total disappointment. The rice was not fully cooked. Nishiki sushi rice would have been a good choice...It shouldn't be that hard to cook rice in a rice cooker. I am going to give you all a second chance ...let me see if you truly know how to make an acai bowl! Aloha a hui hou! read more

Friendly and enthusiastic service every time I visit! My go to is the Aloha smoothie and their salmon is always incredibly fresh My little sister is obsessed with their pitaya bowls (with loads of Nutella) ...I recently tried Sweetberry in Jersey City and it just does not compare! Finally got to try the funfetti vegan cookies and I might be obsessed. read more

So there's a new craze the Poke bowl and the Acai bowls!! And this is the place to try both. Yes it's a little more pricey but the bowls are a big portion. Sometimes I can't finish the entire thing. And everything is very fresh! Both fruit used in the acai and the protein and veggies in the poke. So the poke bowl doesn't start until 11 am but the acai or pitaya bowls are all day. You can also get smoothies and coffees as well. So for both bowls you can choose the selections but you can create your own too. The menu is very simple for either bowls. You choose a base then the toppings. There is so many to choose from, and if you have any questions the workers are very helpful. They're always glad to help! You can join the rewards club and receive points and they have an app too. read more

Shaka Kitchen - Molokai in the front Honi in the back - Poke Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Going through some of these reviews where people leave 2 stars or less, it is very clear that we live amongst whiny and spoiled brats. Business opens half hour later so you leave a negative review? The poke bowl is pricier than you expected so leave 2 stars? Give me a break! This place is a gem. Is it perfect? No. No place in Hoboken is perfect. Shaka Bowl has some inexperienced staff working behind the counter but one of the founders is always around to lend a helping hand or answer a question. Their food is fresh, delicious, plentiful, and energizing. Is it pricey? Sure. I dare you to find a cheaper spot in Hoboken or Jersey City that will leave you satiated and feeling good about yourself. Shaka is 2 blocks away from my house and I go there weekly. Their only competition in the city is Honeygrow and Total Nutrition Kitchen and both are just as pricey. I actually believe that Shaka Bowl offers better ingredients and fresher food. Again, no business is perfect so rather than being a spoiled brat and leaving a negative review that can adversely impact a small business, speak to the manager or owner, or, in the alternative, leave a comment at the restaurant about your particular "needs." For the normal ones, try the Tuna poke bowl. It's to die for. Just make sure to avoid jalapenos and wasabi if you don't do spicy. read more