10/10 My all time favorite poke spot for many years now. Every time I've come in here, I've received the best hospitality and service. The whole team here is nothing but smiles and are super friendly. I got the large bowl with double scoop of spicy tuna and double scoop of spicy salmon. Huge portions! Made me lose my train of thought when ordering with how caught off guard I was. When I'm not feeling all that spicy I go for the marinated fish they have, it's very flavorful. They have a large selection of sauces but my go to is spicy mayo. Their topping selection recently increased. They added kimchi and sweet potato and a few others. The kimchi is good but I wasn't feeling adventurous enough to add sweet potato. Lastly, you end on more sauce and dry toppings, all which are a must! Super delicious. read more

I was looking for a poke bowl spot and this popped up. It was definitely the right choice for poke. I ordered their large bowl with 3 proteins, I choose the spicy tuna, salmon, and shrimp on a bed of salad and sweet dressing. Overall it was a phenomenal poke bowl. The flavors were delicious and the ingredients were very fresh. I'd definitely come back again and try their other menu items. read more

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Delicious hidden spot in Pasadena. Get all the sauces on your bowl. It's super good! Definitely will try to come back

This poke place has some of the friendliest staff. We are always greeted and welcomed. The portions are perfect and a good value for what you get. They have your conventional fish choices like salmon, tuna, spicy tuna and condiments. Some unique items they had were sweet potato and Kimchi which enhances the flavors. The restaurant is clean and a comfortable place to dine in with clean bathrooms. This is my new poke spot whenever I am in the area! read more

Still meh. I have been coming into this place a total of 5 times in the past two months. The last 3 days we've come in here for lunch. The crab meat is quite dry and bland, though. Definitely not creamy like the other Poke places. Otherwise, the food is good. We especially like their purple sweet potato topping. So the first day we asked for extra scoops. We were told they were 25 cents each the first day. That sounded reasonable. Their scoops are the equivalent of 2 table spoons. Not very big. So 25 cents was reasonable, but the second day we came back (3/27/2023) they wanted to charge a whole $5 dollars for the same thing! Mind you, we had already ordered and paid for 2 whole poke bowls, plus extra salmon, extra spicy tuna, and drinks. So it wasn't like the only thing we were coming in was for some sweet potato. After I voiced concern for these price gouging costs, they then said ok we will do it for 25 cents per scoop. So today on 3/28/2023, we come in and order the same things again, and now they changed up again to wanting to charge $5 dollars for extra sweet potato. Here we go again. So I said that's price gouging customers. Then they said ok we will only charge you 50 cents per scoop. So again, I said that is not what we were charged yesterday, is the price going up day by day? Why are we getting told different prices? Do you any of you know what you're doing? 3 or 4 of them are behind the counter looking confused and unsure. None of them really wanted to deal with this. I asked which one of them is supposed to be the manager, and they looked at each other and then said the manager isn't there. I said that is strange that the prices change day by day, The girl serving me was trying to get every single to-go order in before coming back to me. I stood there at least 10 minutes, while my girlfriend was already being rung up. Poor thing was so confused and unsure. You could tell she definitely had not been trained and just thrown in there to sink or swim. Must have been her first job ever too. SMH. In any case, by this time, I was getting a little impatient and hangry. None of them really had it together and were just winging it. No problem, but they also gave off annoyed vibes. I guess I was just to accept the shapeshifting prices. By this time, some guy came from the back, who could barely speak English. He took to explaining these sweet potato prices, telling me they usually just give it to the customer as it is part of the toppings. So I kept asking what the actual price is for 2 or 3 extra scoops of sweet potato. He had trouble answering that question. I had to ask 4 times, as he was taking me all around the world and giving me information on everything but what the actual price was. I asked him if he was the manager. He hesitated....so I asked if he was the owner.....he hesitated, tried to go back to the sweet potato discussion, so I persisted in finding out what he was. I asked again if he was the owner, he hesitantly said yes. Seemed a bit unsure and I just relented. I had made up my mind that this would be the last time for the rest of the year at this place. He gave us two free non-alcoholic beers, as a gesture of goodwill. I don't think he really was the owner or a manager, as he was just as unsure as the 3 or 4 girls working there. But he did try his best and therefore this is a 2-star review and not a 1-star. However, I don't think I'll be back so soon, as the logistics and training are sorely lacking and when you're hungry and tired, you really don't have time and patience for untrained, confused, and unsure service workers. The tables were dirty, had to go to the bathroom and get tissue paper and use the bathroom soap and wet paper towels to clean our table off myself. I have come there a few weeks ago with about 4 or 5 of them standing behind the counter, with just me in there, and the tables dirty. They didn't know what to do with themselves, so some were on their phones for a few brief moments here and there, probably checking their Facebook/instagram/TikTok. Others chatted with others about whatever, just standing in that small space behind the counter. Seemed they were overstaffed and none of them really knew what to do. The issue here is the severely untrained staff, probably a high turnover here at this one. It's mostly high school/college kids whose first job is this working here, without much training. I think this place has declined in its customer service efficiency to a great extent. It's really annoying when you have to deal with confused, frazzled, unsure, and not properly trained service workers. Please do your employees and train them thoroughly so they don't have to be so unsure and confused. It's stressful for your employees and customers alike. And you're losing business. Man, when they first opened whoever owned this place had things on point. Customer service was friendly, fast, professional, and efficient. Oh well, read more

Went here for the first time and food was great. Fast service, friendly staff and clean store.

Bay poke is one of the only poke spots in the area but it's not my top choice. The freshness of the fish is always a hit or miss. Although the bowls are good, I wouldn't say they are great. read more

I'd just order 4 poke bowls delivery from Bay Poke and made a special request but didn't get the dressings I asked NO utensils NO napkins. Staff should pay more attention... read more

Nice staff, efficient service, clean space, great tasting food, and interesting toppings not seen at other poke restaurants.

I'm very picky when it comes to sushi and raw dishes, but I was craving poke and decided to try this place for the first time. Let me tell you--it was beyond good! The fish was incredibly fresh, and they really pack the bowl, unlike other places that can be a bit stingy with portions. The restaurant is clean and cozy, creating a welcoming atmosphere. They have an amazing service. If you're in the Pasadena area on Colorado Blvd, this spot is a must-visit! read more

Surprised by the high reviews. I thought it was only okay. The base the offer here is bigger than most places, but that mainly translates to getting more rice or salad: the cheapest ingredients they offer. The protein scoops for the fish are as small (if not smaller) than any other poke place I've been to. The fish quality seemed fine and there's decent options in terms of toppings, but I've definitely seen more. Quality of the toppings wasn't the highest. Staff is nice and told someone who just wanted to order drinks without good that they should just go straight to the front of the line. Seating is limited and it's a fast casual spot so not many people eating indoors/wasn't super enticing to eat then and there. Not sure why a bunch of reviews are complaining about parking. It shares a parking lot with a grocery store and some other businesses, but there's always parking. I'll come back if I'm in the area, but won't go out of my way to come here. read more

A safe bet when I'm craving poke. It's a no frills poke joint with standard options, plus a few things I've gotten to try here that just haven't seen elsewhere like boiled scallops and Japanese yam. I've always experienced good service as the employees have always been helpful. The place is small and I've always taken my order to go. read more

The food was fresh and people were friendly. It's casual dining for a fast dinner on the go.

Both of us got small (two fishes) bowls. It's decent size for this price. They have many toppings to choose from and you can get all (charge extra if you request more than a scoop). They offer kimchi, avocado, sweet potato... and no extra charge for these "special ones". The fishes are okay, not the best quality but fresh enough. Service was good. They gave us extra sauce when we requested it. read more

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I hate to write a bad review but I had this for lunch and the tuna didn't melt in my mouth like good tuna does. Honestly the only poke I've had kinda recently where when I finished I was underwhelmed. The last complaint is the bowl was too deep and made the eating experience bad. :-/ read more

location & parking: located in the plaza that has a vons! pakring is a shared parking lot with the plaza it's in. this location is small, but has dine in seating! food & drinks: ordered a small poke bowl that comes with 2 scoops of protein! i picked the salmon and spicy salmon. tbh the fish i was scooped was cut a little bit weird? (usually poke is cut into cubes or slices, but the fish i received looked like it went through some struggle). as an avid poke eater, if say that compared to other places the fish wasn't as fresh. maybe it was the time & day i went (weekday afternoon)? the rice was also too wet. the portions of protein are quite small for the price, but they do load you up with SO MUCH toppings! service: came on a rainy wednesday afternoon. the staff were straightforward and fast. vibes: the ambiance is giving restaurant chain. but still clean and offers dine in! note: the portions of fish i received felt very small, but this is just my experience overall: 3.5-4/5 star ; overall the quality of the fish and rice werent the best and id say those are the two most important parts of a poke bowl, so i had to rate it a bit lower :-( maybe ill come back and try again down the line to collect more data... read more

Bay Poke - Small Poke Bowl - Poke Near Me - Pasadena, California

Yesterday my husband and I ordered two medium bowls, both with salmon and tuna. We both got sick after eating what little we did eat, even though we couldn't finish our bowls. The tuna tasted rancid, and was probably the biggest culprit in us getting food poisoning. The salmon was okay tasting, but I don't trust this place. The seaweed salad also tasted really sour, and the cucumbers tasted old and were limp. The way they even cut the protein and vegetables made no sense. The fish was in big sloppy chunks, and the cucumbers and onion were sliced extremely thin so each bite was off. We both had about five or six bites and then ended up throwing them both away. Our total was about $35 for two people. I can get sick at home for free The place itself is so loud, the server also added things I didn't ask for. Beware! read more

A favorite for many years, Bay Poke is my go-to whenever the occasion arose. Especially during the pandemic when their measures were welcomed and the convenience for takeaway was there. In addition, the quality of ingredients has stayed the course and been maintained well. Recent changes to the construction of the poke bowls have made eating here a bit less desirable. Change isn't always good for the sake of change. What worked well before doesn't isn't always have room for improvement. To whoever made the decision, the new eco-friendly bowls do not work well, and placing the rice aside from the mixed poke does not meld well with flavors and eating. The new bowls have no coating and the rice sticks excessively to the vessel. Although the price increases were understandable, now there is noticeably less rice given in the new bowls becomes an even bigger disappointment. *One-star subtraction applied because of your changes, but I continue to commend your friendly staff. read more

Great quality poke spot, Anthony's service was amazing, especially compared to the other worker he was so friendly, helpful and answered my questions about menu very well, super cheerful and nice guy. Food was great loved the savory tuna and ahi. Only negative was how dirty the soda machine was and the trash bin. read more

Long overdue review to this place. I first checked it out back in July of 2022 when I was trying to move from Costa Mesa to Pasadena for work. After having spent two weeks living in hotels while I tried closing a deal on a rented property, and having to eat at random fast food places, this place was such a breath of fresh air. The ingredients, from what I recall, were fresh, the portions were big and the prices were reasonable. The service was great too. I came back over a year later after a long hike at a nearby spot, and the place is just the same, if not better. The ingredients are just as fresh. The options for protein are diverse (there are cold, raw options or hot, cooked ones), the portion sizes are big, and even if you're low-carb/keto, there's the option of asking for either reduced rice portions, or for no rice whatsoever, and to have it replaced with greens. The service is fast and the options for toppings and sauces are as diverse as the rest of the menu. Truly one of the most top-tier poke bowls places in Pasadena. P.S.: It's located in the Vons shopping Plaza (South end, right next to the bank). read more

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I have been coming to this location occasionally since it opened. A place I go to when I want to treat myself. Food quality has not been an issue from what I can remember. What has always bugged me is how they mix each order is disposable paper containers. Everytime I watch the process, i am thinking about how much extra trash is created per order. read more

I love this place! When I'm craving yummy salmon on a bed of steamy hot brown rice, this place is my go to with all the goodies you can add. I love that I can order on Yelp and just walk in for a quick pick up. read more

I came here the other day and was impressed with the portion size. I got the small w/ white rice, salmon, and spicy salmon. I chose my toppings and was on my merry way. I was debating whether to get small or medium and I was very glad to have picked the small size. Their small size is like other poke places' medium. You get a lot! I would guesstimate about 8-oz of fish for the small. Salmon was super fresh. The spicy salmon was too spicy for my taste, but definitely delicious. All the fish looked fresh to me when I was there. Total cost came out to $11.45 before tax. Definitely the best value poke in the area! read more

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Service here was excellent--super friendly staff who made sure we felt welcome and answered all our questions about the menu. The place was clean and had a nice, relaxed vibe. As for the food, it was decent but not mind-blowing. The poke bowls were fresh, but the flavors felt a little underwhelming compared to other spots I've tried. read more

I usually enjoy this place, but this time my order was off. I asked for extra corn and cucumber, but there was no corn at all. Also, the salmon was still slightly frozen, which made the bowl less enjoyable. Hoping for better consistency next time order #a381efe1 read more

Got a large salmon poke bowl. It was pretty good. Pretty big portion for the price. I also got a Thai tea with boba. It was eh. read more

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Great food! Great service, nice and quiet. Portions are pretty large and many many options for toppings. read more

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The poke bowls are superb and the workers give large portions! This location is always clean. read more

Bay Poke - salmon and spicy tuna! - Poke Near Me - Pasadena, California

The fountain station for drinks is full of MOLD. Which I can already know from the inside of the machine that these people are not clean and are incredibly filthy which that tells you about the food too..The windows are full of streaky water spots. Service is permissible read more

Great food & portion! Loved the avocado and generous seaweed salad. Will visit again!

A little expensive but the topping variety was pretty good and they had variations of their salmon and tuna which were tasty. Server was rude when I couldn't hear what she said a few times and she snapped at me. read more

Maybe it's a California thing, but the food portioning is quite minimal compared to the other poke bowl places I've tried in the same county. The raw fish was served fresh, and the sauces were liberally served but the whole bowl, to me, was a size of an appetizer good for two people. Servers were very cheerful and nice, hence the three stars. You can't sit inside to eat, you have to eat your raw fish outside the 85 degree weather since we had this for lunch. Kudos to the cheerful servers. Will I go back? probably not. read more

the girl with glasses and boy made my bowl and i stg this shit is so busstilating. heavy handed, rly fast, and listened to all my request. i would kiss them if i could honestly. 10/10 so scrumptious. they deserve raises got a medium bowl with all salmon n the works so good read more

Bay Poke - Poke Near Me - Pasadena, California

OMG. I waited too long, TOO LONG to try this place. Holy cow. Excellent food, terrific and helpful service and being that I always go the sushi route when I need my raw fish fix, price is great, too. They just recruited a regular customer! Highly recommend! read more

Good selection of protein, fresh ingredients, and hand assembled. In my opinion, two people can share a 2 protein bowl for a light lunch. The staff is patient and accommodating. Clean and simple decor. Indoor and outdoor seating. Pasadena location parking lot is busy. Plaza houses a Von's and other businesses. Have eaten here twice and definitely will visit again. read more

Bay Poke - spicy tuna, salmon, edamame, ginger, so much goodness in a bowl - Poke Near Me - Pasadena, California

Stopped by to pick up lunch here for the very first time. This plaza is very busy and I don't know if it's always busy. It was difficult to find parking during lunch time. It's located in the same plaza as Vons. I ordered for to go: a small bowl with white rice, salmon and albacore, spicy mayo sauce with a few toppings. It looks good. Once I got home and ate it, I don't think they put any spicy mayo sauce in there. Or if they did, it's such a small amount that I cannot taste it. Overall it was bland. Customer service was not the best either. It was my first time and when I asked questions, the gentleman didn't really answer me. I'm very surprised this place has a high rating. I definitely had better poke bowls. I don't see myself coming back here. read more

Bay Poke - Small Poke Bowl. Salmon and albacore. Spicy Mayo sauce. - Poke Near Me - Pasadena, California

This is my go to poke spot in 626! There are so many options for fish and toppings. They don't skimp when it comes to the portion which makes it soso worth it read more

Very disappointed, they changed their containers, the new containers allow for half the serving of the old ones. We would go here sometimes 2X/week. We are not longer customers. Too expensive for the kids size servings. read more

Fast service and convenient online ordering. Portion was generous and the fish and rice were packaged separately to avoid sogginess. The house sauce lacked a but of flavor and the rice felt a bit undercooked, but the meal was solid and the price was reasonable ($14 for 4 scoops of fish). It is a solid place for a quick, healthy meal but definitely not the best poke place in the SGV. read more

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Honestly, I love the new way they serve you. Normally you get over served rice and underserved on the toppings. Bay Poke changed up their bowls and now it's a decently sized scoop of rice and toppings. I got a small and it was more than enough, I didn't get filled up on the rice. The toppings actually filled me up. So for me it's a win read more