Aloha Poke (St Albans)

You'll find Aloha tucked into the High Street's steady stream of independent spots, and it's the kind of place that makes you wonder why St Albans took so long to get decent poke. Walk in and you're greeted with a refreshingly straightforward setup—choose your base, protein, and toppings, then watch them assemble it in front of you. The bowls arrive properly seasoned and balanced, the kind of casual lunch that doesn't feel like you're settling. It's become exactly what the city needed: somewhere between quick bite and proper meal, with the sort of execution that keeps people coming back rather than just trying it once.