Mahana Fresh

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.

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 w

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!!!

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 tempe

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!