Signage that reads “MoCo is finally getting out [sic] own… Aloha Poke Co” is up at 800 Pleasant Dr. #100 in Rockville’s King Farm neighborhood. This will be the Chicago-based poke restaurant’s first Maryland location.
Aloha Poke is a fast-casual style restaurant that serves “fresh-packed and tasty bowls filled with sushi-grade fish and Hawaiian-inspired raw ingredients.” Aloha currently has a DC location at 1333 19th St in NW, Washington, DC.
Back in 2023, Aloha Poke Co. announced that it will be opening in Gaithersburg, but did not mention a specific location. It is unclear at this time if the King Farm location in Rockville is taking the place of the planned Gaithersburg location.
“Delicious and healthy are two things I aim to provide my family in every meal,” said Barnebey in a press release. “When I decided to bring Aloha Poke Co. to our community, I knew that the menu needed to be aligned with the way I think about taste and nutrition. I also like the franchise support system and the brand’s cornerstone belief of in fast, beautiful, sustainable foods. I am proud to that Aloha Poke Co. will dramatically expand our community’s access to health-minded food options.”
“Washington, D.C. has embraced Aloha Poke Co. since 2018, and I’m thrilled to be expanding to its Maryland suburbs,” said Aloha Poke Co. CEO, Chris Birkinshaw. “Given Mary Grace’s passion and business experience, along with growing consumer trends toward clean eating and an excellent market opportunity, this really checks all the boxes. We can’t wait for the people of Gaithersburg to try our signature Crunch Bowl.”
