It's not bad but it's not great either. I probably won't come back. I wish there was a little more sauce it was kinda dry for me. I eat sushi at least 3-5 times a week as I work in a sushi restaurant. The yellowtail is extra and a bit concerning. When I bit into it, it was hard in the middle. The rice wasn't cooked all the way either some of it was hard as well. I didn't finish my food I'm kinda hoping I don't get sick. read more

I came the place really hungry. I had no idea what to order so I asked Tyson to use his creativity to throw something together. Results were AWESOME!!!!! I had to take a pic to share. I'm definitely going back and asking for Tyson's Special.....Thanks Tyson!!! I loved it! read more

Ahipoki - Tyson's Special....I have no idea what it is....but it was amazing!!! - Seafood Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This was my first time trying out one of the recently popular fast casual poke restaurants and I was pleasantly surprised! The tuna tasted fresh and had none of that awful fishy aftertaste. I love that you can choose half rice/half salad as your base. The line moves quickly and the employees were happy to help as I went down the line and asked what certain items were (it being my first time and all!). The prices are a bit steeper than other fast casual restaurants, but that is expected due to high quality fish. My one complaint is that the portions of the veggies and toppings were very skimpy! I asked for edamame on mine and received maybe 8-10 beans. I understand having tinier scoops for proteins but for $9-12 a bowl load me up on all the cheaper cucumbers, greens, and onions! read more

Ahipoki - Seafood Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This place was great! It's so nice to be able to get healthy "fast" food. I like that you have the option to get half salad and rice, but I do wish the rice could be sushi rice instead of plain white rice. For my protein I got the salmon and tuna luau. I thought the flavor and quality of both was great. They have a ton of toppings and my favorites were seaweed salad, masago, and sprouts. I ordered the iced green tea. It was unsweetened, which I liked. It also tasted different than other green teas I've tried - more flavorful somehow? Anyway, I liked it. The interior was clean and modern and quiet enough where you could comfortably talk to whoever you are eating with. The employees were friendly and prompt at preparing our food. We had a great lunch here! read more

The food was fresh and tasty. However, service was bad. My meal was prepared in a timely manner. I was only person in line. However, I had to wait 5 minutes and flag someone down to get pay and get my meal. read more

Love at first bite! I hadn't tried the ahipoki trend yet but figured it'd be up my alley since most of the ingredients are things I like anyways. I'm also a fan of the Build-Your-Own concept. So, no surprise, this place was awesome! Fresh, tasty, light but filling! I let the staff guide me with their recommendations & preferences which made the experience a bit more adventurous. The bowl was delicious & I can't wait to go back! read more

Ahipoki - Seafood Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Of all the food phenomenons that have come and gone over the years, the poke craze might well be the most surprising to me. Don't get me wrong, I love sushi and I love seafood in general. But at the rate poke restaurant concepts are popping up, there will likely be equal parts sushi and poke stops throughout in the valley within the next few years. Perhaps I've just underestimated the Chipotlefication of our restaurant culture or maybe people have just been clamoring for raw fish in a cheaper and more approachable way? Whatever the reasons, the poke takeover is well underway and (for the moment) shows no signs of slowing down. Los Angeles based chain Ahipoki is just one of the many players in this battle for poke supremacy, with dozens of locations in CA, AZ, and WA and many more on the way. Their newest AZ location on 7th Ave and McDowell has seemingly already caught the attention of the neighborhood. Nestled in between Vovomeena and (ironically enough) Chipotle on the southeast corner of the street, Ahipoki is indeed Chipotle in raw fish salad form. Choose your base, choose your raw fish, choose your sauce, and choose your toppings. Customizable, made to order right in front of you, quick, and inexpensive. On Saturday at Noon business was brisk, and I took the plunge. Five steps to the process. First, choose the size of your bowl. Regular size (2 scoops of fish) and large (3 scoops of fish). Large for me. Next, choose your base. I went with brown rice. Next step, choose your fish. I went with ahi tuna, shrimp, and salmon. Next, choose your sauce. I went with the House sauce (basically a mix of soy and a little bit of citrus). Lastly, choose your toppings. I went with crab meat, avocado, and furikake (dried ground up seaweed). For my drink I went with their "Tropical Drink". And lastly for dessert I went with a Mango Macaroon Ice Cream sandwich. Total for all the food and drink came to $20. Admittedly I probably was feeling a bit of seafood overload after awhile, but the quality of the fish was pretty decent. The fish isn't sushi grade quality so you can certainly find better at most sushi restaurants if you're willing to pay a little more. But not bad. The house sauce added that little extra savory kick to the fish and of course avocado pretty much makes everything better in my humble opinion. The Tropical Drink was much more mellow than I expected with mango being the most dominant flavor. I also liked the mango ice cream sandwich. Basically just a macaroon with mango ice cream in the middle. Pretty simple concept, but it works. Overall, Ahipoki is a worthy entry to the runaway poke train. I wish the fish was of slightly higher quality. But given how much that would drive up the price (not to mention stretch the thinning fish population), I can understand why they don't go that route. If you're a sushi fan looking for a different take on raw fish or if you'd rather try raw fish in a concept more approachable and familiar than sushi, this Chipotle-style poke concept may be for you. Someday I hope to try real deal poke in Hawaii (where poke originated). For now, those in the valley in need of a poke fix have an ever expanding number of options, including Ahipoki. read more

Ahipoki - Large bowl, a tropical drink and a macaroon ice cream sandwich. $20. - Seafood Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I have been coming to Ahipoki Bowl ever since they opened. It's always been excellent, until today. I went into this store and started to order from a young man who didn't seem like he wanted to be there. I told him I wanted a large bowl with brown rice. He put very little rice in the bowl. When I said something about it he went and talked to his manager. Then came back and put a tiny bit more in. From that point he had a definite attitude. When it was done I had about half of what I usually get. I also asked for all three sauces and to go a BIT heavy with them. He drown my bowl with the sauce. I think it's time for more training at this location. I'm not coming back if I get half of what I pay for. read more

Ahipoki - Seafood Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

If you are a sushi lover this is a great concept for you to try out. It is like emptying a few of your favorite sushi rolls out into a bowl to enjoy. They have a bunch of the sushi ingredients to make your perfect bowl to enjoy a fresh lunch or dinner. It can get a bit pricey but it is easy to find coupons or you can sign up for their loyalty program and get the typical influx of branded emails that include deals or promotions. Plus sushi is expensive already and once you see how much food you get is is really reasonable. read more

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Finally a Poke place closer to home! Must say I'm impressed with the quality, cleanliness and staff here at Ahipoke. We started with a half/half bowl with 3 protein selections. You have the option of white rice, brown rice, organic salad or half/half. Proteins include tuna, spicy tuna, tuna luau ( my Fave) salmon, albacore, yellowtail, shrimp, octopus and scallops. Yes.... Avocados are extra but a must for me. Most menu options have the choice of 2-3 proteins but you can always add more! So we opted for 4 ( spicy tuna, tuna luau and a double portion of Salmon. Omg... Tuna Luau reminds me so much of the poke back in Oahu (citrus, garlic, sesame oil with sliced onions... yummmm) A choice of sauce or no sauce including house sauce, creamy spicy sauce, sweet citrus, garlic soy, wasabi and a couple others I may have missed. Many options for toppings to add ( with no extra charge) like ginger, masago, onions, scallions, edamame, seaweed salad, crab salad and some other items so you can make it as simple or as jam packed elaborate as possible. I went for the works and added it all and it was Amazing. It's not exactly like what I would get in Hawaii but the concept is great and the portions are huge-I actually shared my bowl. They have Thai tea on tap and it was pretty good! The staff are very nice and CLEAN. Unlike some other poke places I have visited lately..... Don't forget the Ice cream Macarons! This place is a must! Dinner and drinks for 2 with dessert for $20! Can't wait to be back! read more

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I am so glad Ahipoki is finally in Central Phx! The location is great at 7th Ave & McDowell. Parking is a premium, snagging a spot just takes a bit of patience. The food is so worth the tiny wait! It's fresh and they complete an order quickly. Josh and Monica make every diners' experience top-notch. The crew smile and are very pleasant. If you were meeting a friend or a colleague or doing a working lunch, the place has nice energy. Bathrooms are clean. Seating outside is available in an outdoor quad in the back or two tables are on the McDowell side. Even at 1 on a Saturday on this nice spring day, the noise is minimal. I have been here 2X since it opened and will be back again and again. read more

Ahipoki - This place is packed but the line was zooming! - Seafood Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Ahipoki Bowl is apparently taking over the valley. This is the third location of theirs that I've visited and now they're putting one in a half a mile from my house. Looking on their website they seem to have 4-5 locations "coming soon" in the valley. I'm not a sushi person really but I've gotten into poke since trying Ahipoki and other poke places in Phoenix. Ahipoki is my favorite so far. I like their house sauce and furikake. This location can be tight on parking during peak hours but otherwise this is a nice spot. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and the food/menu is identical to their other locations. I've always found the food to be good quality and tasty. I'm sure I'll be frequenting this location in the future! read more

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Brown Rice, lettuce, spicy shrimp, scallops, seaweed, radish, cucumber, spicy sauce, furikake and Thai tea. It's always good from Ahipoki! I will definitely be back!! read more

Ahipoki - Brown Rice, lettuce, spicy shrimp, scallops, seaweed, radish, cucumber, spicy sauce, furikake and Thai tea. It's always good from Ahipoki! - Seafood Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

An "okay" Poke by American standard. $10 bowel gets you two small scoops of fish/protein and free toppings, which includes flavored seaweed, edamame, scallions, etc. Guac is extra. The fish is meh. Edible but not sushi/sashimi-grade. Rice is the cheap kind and a bit soggy. House sauce is overpowering and too sweet. I recommend the citrus soy sauce with garlic. Nothing to get excited over, but it's cheap and filling; probably one of the better places in Phoenix. If you're Hawaiian/Californian/Japanese, don't expect much. read more

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What a GREAT idea!!! All the fresh ingredients put in your bowl, just like you'd make at home if you had all those amazing ingredients! Restaurant is clean and staff was very friendly and helpful! I enjoyed every bite! Yum! read more

Ahipoki - Seafood Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Poke is something that I'm really not a huge fan of, but as long as the flavors taste fresh and the sauces are good then I'm usually satisfied. I ordered the large poke bowl and I got the three different styles of tuna: spicy, luau, and regular. The luau had the most flavor. I got half white rice and half salad and they were pretty generous with those portions. The toppings were fresh and the pineapples added a nice touch to the bowl. My all time favorite sauce was the house spicy sauce which they add some chili oil to their house sauce. It added the perfect amount of flavor and heat to the original sauce. I think the food can be a little pricey though. Overall I would come back when feeling in the mood for some poke. read more

This place is straight up trash. I ordered three regular poke bowls with salmon and ahi tuna. I received three small kid sized bowls of all the garnish without salmon and ahi tuna. I paid $50 for this nonsense. Never coming back here again. read more

I was asked by a couple of co-worker to join them on April 18th for lunch at Ahipoki to take advantage of the recent $7 off a 3 scoop bowl. I normally go to one in Chandler and it has been consistently good. However, we were near the 7th Avenue and McDowell location so we dropped by at 11:30 am. Our orders were processed quickly. However, the 3 scoops were equal to 2 scoops and they were already out of some of the normal toppings. Based on this experience, we will avoid this location and take our orders to the locations that are managed correctly. Ahipoki, your quality control is slipping and it could snowball and hurt your profit line. read more

The food is great, the place is clean and the service is amazing with bilingual employees. I forgot my purse and when I came back they had saved it for me and there was nothing missing. I wish I could have paid them for such amazing morals. I am so grateful! read more

I haven't had the chance to have much poke because my s/o doesn't eat any seafood, but but this Ahipoki Bowl has been my go-to place for seafood cravings. Location: The location is the best part--there are so many places at 7th and McDowell that there is something that is sure to please someone in your household/party--Chipotle, Wingstop, Five Guys, New York Pizza Department, The Habit, Pei Wei, Mad Greens... and of course, Ahipoki Food: The house spicy is a little oily, but it is delicious! The greens are fresh, and there are lots of different toppings to add. Unfortunately, the quality of the fish isn't the best. I haven't gotten sick from it or anything, but it doesn't have quite the right bite. Service: The service is fast, and although the staff isn't the bubbliest I've ever seen, they are efficient, and were super helpful when I was confused about the ordering process the first time I came in. read more

This place was recommended by my sister who invited me to lunch and picked up the bill. Glad she brought me here. This place is a good find if you are a Poke fan. I went with the bowl and ordered the half brown rice and half white rice topped with tuna. You then pick your sauce and toppings. Sauce can be made to your spice preference. You then move on to the toppings. And then dry spices. I was quite impressed with the toppings and all the flavors seemed to come together and make for a great lunch. The Poke gets a bit lost in the bowl and you get bits here and there but it is a great change to burgers, chicken and sandwiches. My overall experience was Plesant. Clean bathrooms, very modern fresh look and quick plesant service. I recommend you try this place. read more

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It's amazing here, delicious and taste for each dollar you spend. I come 10 times a week if I could read more

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Always fresh, line moves quick, pretty clean and easy spot to grab a healthier option to put in your face! My favorite proteins are the salmon and tuna (the spicy tuna can vary in heat, ask for a sample!). I love all of the fresh toppings! read more

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Always the best service with absolutely the best people working there !!! The manager Ashley is hands down the best !!

Great food, not so nice service,I got an incomplete Order and the next visit I got overcharge, magnet has to look into this

I absolutely LOVE THIS PLACE! When I want some fresh poke, I order from here. Their menu is amazing and the prices are good. HIGHLY recommend if you want some delicious poke! read more

I used to love eating here. Stayed away while pregnant and returned as soon as I gave birth! I was extremely disappointed as it just didn't taste the same anymore. All the different meats tasted bland and mushy. Sad to say this coming from an old regular. read more

Ahipoki locations I've visited are all consistent, high quality and efficient, but the 7th Avenue branch is far and above the BEST! Staff is always friendly and helpful and food is always very fresh. I try to stop in once a week and love to dine in, but totally understand that because of COVID, the dining room is closed at this time. They are definitely compliant with sanitation, masks and gloves during this crazy pandemic -- GREAT JOB! Keep up the great work and see you all soon... read more

This spot is pretty good. Visiting from Michigan, and this was the only spot open later on a Sunday. Glad we stopped by before we left for the airport. The large didn't look that big but it was really filling. The price for everything seemed so cheap to me, and so much seafood on it. The poke was delicious. I definitely recommend visiting this spot. They also don't over charge for extras (except for avocados) which is pretty nice. They also offer some ice cream dessert if you don't want any poke. read more

While the food is good, I am tired of small portion sizes. I ordered a large and the skinny girl gave me a portion size that wouldn't even fill a small. When I asked her for more lettuce, because she literally added 5 small sprigs of lettuce, she asked if I wanted to pay extra. Are you serious? To get the right amount of lettuce? They act like the rice and lettuce are on ration and they are taking it home at the end of the night. There are some employees that give you what you pay for, but this place is way too hit or miss for me to keep spending my money here. To spend nearly $14 on a large meal to have it be half full is offensive. I will not be going back. read more

Today was the first time ever trying ahipoki bowl and this definitely isn't the last time. It's off of 7th Ave and McDowell, just a warning parking is a lil tight so be careful. The staff was very courteous and explained my options given that it was my first time. This location was very clean as well which is a plus. I got a regular size bowl with white rice, spicy tuna side of Crab, edemame, greens and the spicy creamy sauce. Not to mentionThe portion size was perfect. A bit pricey but on all honesty is worth every penny! read more

Ahipoki - Seafood Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This is a place that I would go to every day before or after dance class so I'm very well acquainted with how they used to be versus now. Nearly a year later and the girl who waited on me had such a poor attitude. She threw things into the bowl, gave me half scoops of fish (the scoops aren't that big to begin with), and over-drenched the salad with a ton of sauce (it's literally all I can taste right now). Normally a healthy salad, what I got today was a sad, anemic offering. As I'm sitting, writing this, men and boys are getting a warmer reception and smiles. That makes me sad because I'm über friendly and go out of my way to let people know I appreciate them. Anyways, for 10$, I think your money would be better spent elsewhere if you are looking for something healthy, satisfying, not drowning in sauce, and a friendly atmosphere (although, apparently if you're of the male persuasion, that won't be a problem for you). read more

If I wanted subpar/terrible sushi bowls, I would have gone to the nearest grocery store. How is this establishment even open still??

The food is ok. I highly suggest tasting the tuna before you get it tho. Some taste good and one tasted like it had been sitting out forever. I'm from Samoa, born and raised. I know my tuna. I asked where they get their tuna from and the dude responded as if he was annoyed, "it's tuna..." I said, "yea.. from where??" He says, "it's just tuna." Wtf kind of service is that. I felt uncomfortable and they were rushing all their customers to order. There was literally like 3 of us in line... why the rush... read more

Felt like a lite healthy lunch, so, thought I to myself, I should eat a bowl of poke. Poke is lite, healthy and tasty. I know this because I went to a poke place once. This place actually fit the bill. It was lite. It was healthy. It was delicious. I had the house sauce on some random yelpers recommendation - tasty. I added guac because yum. I added everything. I got the large. I went all out. Here's the thing. It was tasty, but it was NOT $15 tasty. For $15 I could sit down and have a vast array of Superior eats. I could have the cheapest dish at an expensive sit down restaurant. I could do all sorts of things. I'm not likely to go back unless it's on someone else's dime or I discover I'm Bill Gate's illegitimate son. Just not worth it until I'm rich. read more

We went right after the peak of covid and got some poke bowls to go. I have to admit I was disappointed by the many options they didn't have at the time, but what we did get was fantastic! I would go back again to see if they have more options available! read more

The food here is top quality for a poke spot - it's more mainstream than your usual poke location, yet delicious and not incredibly outrageous for pricing. The main reason I come here is for the service - sometimes a lunch break is all the interaction I have during work-at-home pandemic hours, and they're always incredibly kind, efficient, and makes the experience that much better! read more

Was really very very good! I ordered a medium bowl w brown rice as the base and ahi tuna. Ordered scoop of crab salad as well. Loved everything about it and will def order again when here in Phoenix. read more

Ahipoki - Medium polo bowl - Seafood Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I'll start by saying that I absolutely love the food and come to this location often. Normally I would give 5 stars. With that being said, the past few times I've gone in to this location it has been SO HOT. I even asked the girl working if the ac was broken. She said she wasn't sure, I felt like maybe the question made her feel uncomfortable. The employees clearly looked hot too as they were sweating. I normally wouldn't leave a review for something like that, but it's 118 degrees out and a hot restaurant that serves RAW seafood is not okay! It should be cold in restaurant that serves raw fish. I hope that this problem is fixed ASAP, it's a safety hazard. read more

So this place just opened and we decided to give it a try out. Very glad we did! I am not new to Poke and have eaten it at various other places. This little place is Fantastic! The best I've had in Phoenix. The ingredients are very fresh and tasty, a lot better than some other places in town. My only suggestion is maybe to increase some of the portion sizes just a tad and let people add as much masago and seaweed as they want? I know some things they do have to charge extra for. All in all, great taste, great ingredients, great service, great location. You can't go wrong! read more