Carl Rinck (CR)
Ordered through Door Dash. I never leave bad reviews. Steak tacos were tough & tortillas were stale. Garden vegetable soup had no substantial vegetables in it. Just some bits. Zucchini brownie was dry & overbaked. It was a shame because I was looking forward to it.
… moreJENNIFER NANGANO
Let me tell you why you need to check this place out. Mahana Fresh is the new way of fast food — quick, casual, but super clean and healthy. Everything is fresh, everything is gluten-free, and it’s totally vegan-friendly. You can build your own bowl or go with one of their popular signatures, like the Teriyaki Tiki Bowl or the Protein Bowl. I even tried their mac & cheese topped with barbecue chicken — total flavor bomb.
And yes, they’ve got desserts covered too — gluten-free chocolate zucchini brownies, chocolate chip cookies, snickerdoodles… clean eating but still indulgent.
I love this whole concept — it’s fast food that makes you feel good inside. Hopefully we’ll see Mahana Fresh make its way to Monmouth County soon because I’d be a regular. Eat clean, feel good — that’s the Mahana way
… moreTaylor Eicke
Chicken in the bowl was so dry it was not edible. Mushrooms being full mushrooms I wasn’t expecting that. And minimal broccoli in my bowl. There was too much chicken. One thing I can say is that the zucchini brownie was absolutely delicious and warm!!!
… moreDiana Dvorská
We stopped here on our way back home—literally had zero expectations (first-timers!).
As a vegan, I got the Veggie Vacay Bowl, and my dad got the Spicy Ahi Aloha Bowl, which he really liked—and he’s a very picky eater . He said his bowl was a 10/10, especially the Brussels sprouts, which were flavorful and nicely done.
As for my bowl, I wish the tofu wasn’t just plain, white, and tasteless. A marinade or maybe air-frying it for a crispy texture would’ve made a big difference. It definitely didn’t taste like “garlicky tofu” as described . Same goes for the broccoli and mushrooms—just a bit bland.
There’s a sign outside the restaurant that says something like “best vegan options in the area,” so it would be great to see a wider variety of vegan proteins—not just tofu. Options like tempeh, seitan, or soy crumbles would be an awesome addition!
That said, the rice and sauce were nice. Portion sizes were decent, the staff was super friendly, and the place was clean!
… moreEmma Fretz
When the food is good, it’s great!
I’ve ordered from here a bunch of times. First and second time everything was wonderful. Then, they forgot the corn on 2 of my bowls. Then the next time, the brussel sprouts were incredibly raw. I figured I’d throw them back on the stovetop, and they cooked through the rest of the way. This time, I went to pick up the brownie, and it completely caved in on itself. Like a whole cavern inside.
Which was sad.
I’ll probably keep ordering from here, but I hope they can find more consistency!
… moreNJ
I’m hooked. I’ll probably go there once a week and take extras to go. The portions are the right size to make you full without feeling bloated. Great flavors and lots of variety. I’ve had 3 signature bowls in the last 24 hours, each one totally different. Not sure if it’s actually healthy but it’s better than any of the major brands of fast food.
… moreAyla Turner
The worker was very nice, but the food very old. I had crunchy old rice. You should never serve customers old food. Disappointed as I get food here from this place often but this time I was shocked. Especially when the rice is the base it just ruins the whole entire bowl.
… moreChris Gable
Absolutely great selection of food. Everything in the establishment is gluten-free. Healthy selection of bowls and great service. Can get a little pricy, all things considered though, it’s worth it IMHO.
… moreCamille Passantino
As I was in the Toms River area I searched for something healthy to eat. Google suggested Mahana Fresh and I’m so happy it did. It was exactly what I was looking for. Something light, refreshing and healthy. The young man behind the counter was very welcoming and helpful which I’m grateful for being that this was a new experience for me. I loved his recommendations and the food was on point!! I highly recommend and will be coming back soon.
… moreAnthony Ganci
Thank God there is a place totally gluten-free for my daughter, this is a definite go too for the health conscious and people who are trying to watch what they eat it’s actually like a Chipotle but much healthier the food is excellent and I will definitely be returning . The dish I had was called the big mohana, I had asked for two different types of chicken that were grilled , lime chicken, brussel sprouts green beans cauliflower rice. I can’t explain everything that they have they also have meat and tofu you have to go and check it out you won’t be disappointed I was very satisfied with everything that I had.
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