If youāre looking for a poke bowl in Milwaukeeās Third Ward, look no further than Aloha Poke Company! This vibrant spot is a perfect blend of casual dining and flavorful, healthy options that are sure to satisfy your cravings. My daughter and I eat here, or get take out twice a month since we moved here 1.5 years ago. We (my daughter especially) LOVES this place. She would eat here every night if I let her.
We are always greeted immediately by whoever is working with a smile. The welcoming atmosphere instantly lifts your spirits. The decor reflects the tropical theme, making it fun. Yes, you can touch the hula dolls to make them dance. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, always ready to help you navigate the menu and create the perfect poke bowl.
The highlight, of course, is the poke itself! Aloha Poke Company offers a variety of base options, including white rice, brown rice, and mixed greens, and GF options allowing you to customize your bowl exactly how you like it. The selection of fresh fish is impressive, with options like tuna, salmon, all sourced with quality in mind. We always order the tuna poke bowl, and it never ever disappoints!! The fish is incredibly fresh and flavorful, paired with just the right amount of toppingsāavocado, seaweed salad, and a drizzle of whatever...
Ā Ā Ā Read moreWe visited Aloha Poke for the first time for lunch. We ordered through the Ritual app, which made pick-up fairly easy. The service was pleasant, and the food was fresh and delicious. I would definitely return to Aloha Poke to pick up a quick workday lunch.
We ordered the Big Crunch Bowl, which included marinated Ahi Tuna. The Little size with white rice was enough food for a solid lunch. If youāre especially hungry, I would consider upgrading to the Big bowl. The tuna was fantastic, and the rest of the ingredients (mostly vegetables) were fresh and crisp. The ācrunchā ā little crispy onions? ā were delicious and added a nice element of texture to the bowl. The spicy aioli + Samurai sauce was an excellent way to round things out.
Aloha Poke is a reasonably-priced and fairly quick spot to grab lunch. We did wait a little in line and our food took a little longer than predicted, but the place was busy as it was peak lunch time. The atmosphere is pleasant and clean with fun Hawaii-themed decorations. The poke was delicious and there were plenty of menu options to choose from. Luckily, we were able to walk from our offices, as I think parking would be a challenge. Aloha Poke is a good addition to...
Ā Ā Ā Read moreIf your food experience wholly depends on "Who" preps/serves the food for you, its not a sign of a good restaurant. Did a takeout from here twice for the very same order and left with 2 VERY DIFFERENT experiences.
The first time, the gentleman who prepped my order was amicable, helped me understand all that I needed, answered all my questions and made the order perfectly. I paid $3 extra for Extra Protein and I could REALLY see that extra protein on there and it totally was worth the money, even if it was a tad expensive all in all.
The second time, a different guy and he is dead faced serious, doesn't talk much and responses thrown colder than ice. First got my sauces confused and then questioned me in an impatient tone. I pay $3 extra for Extra Protein, and guess what, the protein on there is not even HALF of what I got the last time. To make matters worse, The Rice took 50% of the whole bowl and was lumpy, dry and felt old.
For ~$20 for my bowl, Id rather hop over to its neighbor Shake Shack, be content with my food and have money left in my pocket!
This to me felt more pretentious than...
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