Aloha Poke is serving Poke (pronounced as “Poh-kay”) at Amoy Street. Poke is a staple at Hawaiian choice staple. The traditional Poke consist of seasoned Ahi (Tuna) tossed with toasted sesame seeds, sweet onions and scallions. At Aloha Poke, it is served with salad and rice.
The cafe envrionment was very causal with all bar table seatings. And everything from ordering to collection were self-service.
There were some tropical looking like ornaments, I suppose that was an effort to make the place look a little Hawaiian. The service crew will greet diners “Aloha” as they as make their way into the space and at ordering counter too.
All the ingredients available for selection of their Poke Rice Bowl were neatly displayed at a counter for diners viewing pleasure.
How do you order the Poke Rice Bowl? Simple.
First grab a order chit found around the display counter. Write your name on the order chit. NextChoose the size. There’s Lil’ Swell consist of 1 scoop of 75 g poke ($11.90), Standard Nalu with 2 scoops 150 g of poke ($15.90), lastly the Big Kahuna which has 225 g of poke ($19.90).
Next choose your Base, either rice or salad. Followed by choose your Poke, Ahi Tuna or Salmon. Both came in 3 flavours; Original, Wasabi Mayo and Spicy. Followed by choose 2 complimentary, mainly vegetables and lastly a superfood (choice of Avocado, Chia Seeds, Pomegranate and Quails Egg.
I went for the Standard Nalu. Brown Rice as base, requested for salad dressing on the salad. My choice Poke were Spicy Ahi Tuna and Wasabi Mayo with Flying Fish Roe and Pumpkin Seeds and Chia Seeds superfood.
Once done, join the queue to order. Wait at the other corner of the counter for collection. Your name will be called when your order is ready.
I shared the Poke Rice Bowl with my sister. It was filling. We were surprised by how tasty the rice bowl was. The flavours were mainly from the Poke sauce.
Drinks were also available, such as Cocoloco Fresh Coconut Juice ($5.90), Kona Beer, Cider and Nakd Water.
Alternatively, you could go for the complimentary fruits infused water, full of Vitamin C.
NAHMJ Verdict
We like the taste of the Aloha Poke Bowl. It was tasty and was a hearty meal too. Though it doesn’t come cheap.
Aloha Poke
Tel: +65 6221 6165
Website: http://www.alohapoke.com.sg
FB: https://www.facebook.com/alohapoke/?fref=ts
Menu: https://www.facebook.com/download/preview/1656290751309994
Opening Hours
Monday – Saturday 1130 to 1430, 1730 to 2300
Getting There
By MRT:
- Downtown line – Telok Ayer station
- North-South or East West line – Raffles Place station
By Bus:
- alight at the bus stop opposite GB Building along Cecil Street 57, 131, 167, 186, 700, 970, 971E (nearest bus stop to Telok Ayer Road)
- alight at the bus stop after Capital Tower along Robinson Road 10, 10e, 70, 75, 97, 100, 107, 128, 130, 162, 196, 196e
- alight at the bust stop at UIC Building along Shenton Way 10, 10e, 57, 70, 75, 97, 97e, 100, 106, 107, 128, 130, 131, 162, 186, 196, 196e
- alight at the Prudential Tower along Cecil Street 57, 131, 167, 186, 700, 970, 971E (nearest bus stop to Telok Ayer Road)
Rating: 8/10