Wow my last review was harsh. Apologies. Since then, Bespoki Bowl seems to have worked out all the kinks. They've offered more menu items and the food is a much better quality. It's tasty, healthy, and in a great location. Plus, where else are you going to find pineapple dole whip in Troy? read more

Stopped in on our way through Troy. Had a Poke Bowl that came with a mall scoops of not fresh fish, mostly packed with bad iceberg lettuce.

Finally! A poke spot to come to the Capital Region. This place is located in Troy Kitchen; a mini food court with hipster vibes. This place is fairly new as it just opened this month I believe. Staff is very friendly and the girl who was ringing me out was very nice. I have had many authentic poke dishes while I lived in Hawaii. Obviously this isn't authentic all the way; it gives more of a modern taste to it such as all of the poke areas arising in NYC. I like how there are enough options but they keep it very simple at the same time. Two cost options - $11 for two proteins and $14 for three. I ordered two options with tuna and salmon and I could tell it was very fresh. Every single piece was to die for! The masago was a perfect touch as a topping. Something else that really hit the spot was the spicy mayo sauce. I loveeee my spicy mayo but the one they have is just absolutely amazing! I don't know what they do differently about their sauce but it's fantastic and has the perfect balance between the mayo and the spicy. Definitely get that dressing on your bowl! They also offer spam musubi, a very popular meal / snack in Hawaii. I didn't try it but knowing that a place in the capital region sells this is pretty awesome! I always have to make it myself at home because know one even knows what it is. To add a cherry on top, drinks are only $1. That's it! Will definitely be coming back here :) very happy! read more

Bespoki Bowl - Tuna and salmon. Toppings are masago, cilantro, seaweed flakes, green onions, avocado. Dressings are spicy mayo and sesame sauce. - Poke Near Me - Troy, New York

The food is always delicious and fresh. Delivery on DD is always on time and the order is always correct. Would recommend as a go-to Poké delivery place. These guys know how to use DoorDash correctly! read more

Need to eat here more to really get a feel for this place. I had the donkatsu, and enjoyed it very much. I'd love to explore the other options. I'd like to give it more stars, but when I went there for lunch, there was an awful smell permeating from the restaurant. I had to say something about it, and the dude at the counter looked into it, but to not even know that the place wreaked blows my mind. read more

A very satisfying bowl of poke. I had tuna and yellowtail over rice with sesame dressing and all the garnishes except avocado and it added up to a nice complementary garden of tastes. Only complaint is that the proportion of fish was a bit stingy; next time I'd pay $3 extra for a third protein, though that makes it a bit pricey. read more

Bespoki Bowl - Poke bowl with two proteins - Poke Near Me - Troy, New York

My wife has wanted to try Bespoki Bowl for a while and we finally had a chance last night. Excellent, fresh food. Service was very good and quick. read more

I. Love. This. Place. I had never had a poke bowl before but I like sushi so I figured, what the heck, let's try it! So I did. I didn't have Hugh expectations but crossed my fingers. I usually get a two protein bowl over greens or half rice/half greens. My personal fav is with the ponzu sauce and soy mustard with salmon and tuna. I mix up what I add on but tend to stick with ginger and edamame and avocado. I have had a bowl with the wasabi mayo but I felt it was too much, the burney nose took away a lot of the enjoyment. I've also tried the bulgogi (forgive my spelling errors) tacos. I enjoyed them quite a bit. Service is always friendly and consistent. We don't typically have to wait long either. WiFi is free so sometimes I get there for an early lunch and work my way through. Anyway, I definitely recommend you give them a go. I don't give 5 stars to many businesses but this place is solid! read more

The best of the best! Bowls are always piled high with the tastiest options and fresh fresh food! Love this little spot! Employees are always so friendly as well. Best poke around. read more

So good. Highly recommend their chicken plate! Chicken is tender and cooked perfectly and their sauce is sweet and savory. As a Korean, I can honestly say the kimchi is also very good! I just wish they gave a little more of the side dishes... but definitely check them out for some good and affordable eats :) read more

I had no idea what Poke was until I happened to read a few reviews, and one person said it was like deconstructed sushi... which it sort of is... so I tried it. I got the 3 protein bowl with spicy tuna, Tuna and Tofu. It was so good, I ordered from here the following night as well, and this time got tuna, yellowfin and salmon. Also tried the popcorn chicken, which was fantastic. The Kimchi which was great, the mac salad (random?) which was excellent and the weird spam taco.. which was amazing. Finally, some delivery food that didn't make me feel terrible about myself 10 minutes later. read more

I LOVE Poke, and actively Search out new restaurants. Only drawbacks were portion sizes for the price, and the fish wasn't as fresh as I would have desired. That aside, the food was decent, sauces were yummy, and the available options were awesome. The woman who helped me at the counter was amazingly friendly and bubbly, it really made my trip to Troy. I would definitely go back. read more

Hi, me again. Earlier today my Korean wife and I abandoned all familial obligations and crossed the mighty ( HA) Hudson River to visit the strange and distant land of Troy NY. They are a strange breed in Troy but they do have some 1st rate chow. First among them is this outpost of Korean and Hawaiian cuisine. My wife and I entered this sparely furnished storefront and glanced upon the menu suspended above. We both ordered the Bulgogi plate, she with the spicy mayo ( lunatic) and me a regular order. Hey, I am of Dutch and Irish decent, we don't do spice. Deal with it. Both of our meals were promptly served by a friendly young staff and while they were delicious they could have been served hotter. Soft drinks only. Improve that decor and serve the meals hotter will get you 5 stars. Having said that, we will return. Of course General MacArthur said that and look what happened. read more

Bespoki Bowl is usually a favorite as their bulgogi/pork bowl is always delicious. My complaint is about the service. My girlfriend and I ordered a bulgogi bowl and a spicy pork plate. We got home with our food and found that they got our order wrong. We were given a Chicken bowl rather than my girlfriends bulgogi. We called Bespoki who would not fix the order. My girlfriend was not a fan of the dry chicken on a bed of rice so I needed to purchase ANOTHER bowl from Bespoki. I don't understand how you could mess up someone's order and then make them pay for it. Due to the incompetence of the guy at the front I payed for an extra meal. Won't be eating here again for a while. read more

The fact that "Bespoki Bowl" has it's own line in my budget should tell you something about the food. I can't speak to the other menu items, because I literally only ever get the same, 2-protein bowl, but it's my most favorite food of all time. And real talk: if you're one of those people who likes sushi just so they can drown their rolls in spicy mayo, get a poke bowl. Ask for extra spicy mayo and they will load. it. up. I have to restrain myself from coming here every single day for lunch. The staff is always happy to customize the bowl like doing double tofu instead of fish, or adding extra sauce.They're honestly an amazing add-on. Always friendly, quick service and delicious food. What more could you ask for in a lunch spot? (PS Give the Cheetos a chance before judging, other yelpers--they're great!) read more

Let's start with a confession. I'm not a sushi guy. I like it but it doesn't excite me and I'm not one to seek it out. Raw fish isn't my thing. I have thoroughly enjoyed plates from Bespoki Bowl. Spicy pork plate, chicken plate, Bulgogi plate, and Loco Moco have all been a home run. Yet, I've been intrigued to try a Poki bowl, a raw fish bowl. I have no idea how to mix a bowl or how to balance it. I do have faith in the guys a Bespoki Bowl. This is their thing, so I asked the experts and they created a Poki bowl for me. Tuna, shrimp, red onion, cucumber, spicy mayo, and sesame seeds on a bed of rice. There was another ingredient or two but I don't remember what they were. What I do remember is how fantastic it was. I'm a porkaholic. A steak, and burger fan, but... I'm anxious to try another bowl. It was filling, satisfying, and delicious. I was looking for something that wouldn't click with me, but couldn't do it. This was amazing! I so want to try more. I'm excited for raw fish. For anyone who shares my hesitancy with raw fish, I encourage you to open your mind, then open your mouth and put a Poki bowl in it. What a great experience. If you're not sure how to build it, ask the experts. They're good at what they do and won't let you down. read more

Bespoki Bowl - 1st Poki bowl. Wow! Outside my wheelhouse but so glad I tried this. Will be back for more. - Poke Near Me - Troy, New York

This place is fantastic! It's got a great vibe, the people are really nice and the food is incredible! It's a definite must if you're in Troy! read more

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I have ordered delivery several times, the food is perfect, but the service isn't as expected. There is 40 percent chance of having something missing: either utensils or a food item. You are right about providing precise data, so I have adjusted "always" to 40 percent chance. Thanks to your reply because I've learned a lot about how to find excuses and write no "sorry" or "apologize" to the mistakes one has made. Just as you said, all delivery are "perfect" unless you were informed that something happens. So it's impossible to inform me "at the time of delivery". Also, I really, totally, and absolutely AGREE with you that it's ALL Grub hub's or drivers' fault. You can do nothing about it. Solutions like delivering missing items, checking items and utensils before delivery needs TOO much time and efforts. It's TOO costly for you to do so and I understand that. read more

I love this place. I'm so happy they opened their own restaurant. I would literally be here daily if my wallet allowed it. It's located in the same spot as the old flying chicken. There really is no ambiance, but there are ample tables if you want to sit and eat there. It would be nice if they did a little more to spruce it up. Now of course the food. My go to is always a poke bowl. There are some other options on the menu including some bowls with meat and rice and some plates. I just can't sway from my norm. The poke bowls have the option of a few different proteins including tuna, salmon, shrimp, crab salad and possibly a few others that I'm missing. You can get it with a base of rice, greens or half and half. They have many toppings including ginger, seaweed, cilantro, onions, massage, cucumbers, edamame, avocado, and maybe a few other things that I left out. You can then top it with their sauces which are amazing - spicy mayo, sesame or soy mustard. So good! It's so fresh and light. I personally always go with the shrimp and tuna and pretty much all the toppings. It's definitely not cheap - two proteins will run you $12 and three is $15. A few of the toppings like avocado have a small extra charge. The portions are ample. You will certainly be full, but not weighed down as most of the options are nice and healthy! I highly suggest this awesome Troy spot. I only wish they'd open a Saratoga location! read more

The best poke bowl I've ever had! Really recommend using soy mustard and yuzu ponzu with salmon. I also love their rice plates a lot. Everything is good here. read more

Bespoki Bowl - Regular 2 Scoop Poke Bowl - Poke Near Me - Troy, New York

I wanted too try this place for so long, I've heard mixed things about them and I figured I'd finally give it a try. I got a protein bespoki bowl with corn, edamame (they forgot my edamame), Crab salad ( the crab was imitation crab, yuck ) rice (rise was good, thank god), and avocado (avocado was brown, more yuck). Overall, I don't think I'd recommend this place, the bowl was small and the food wasn't very pleasing For the amount of money I paid. read more

We were on a road trip and we found this placed on Yelp. The service was very friendly and the food was really good. I ordered two protein bowl: salmon and yellowtail. Both were really good and fresh. The fish eggs added on top of those were amazing:) read more

Bespoki Bowl - Poke Near Me - Troy, New York

One of my favorite places to eat for lunch. Everything about this place is fantastic. I only wish the bowls were bigger because I always want more. The quality and selection is perfect. If you love sushi or trying new dishes, coming here is a must. Tuna & Salmon with spicy mayo is the bomb. read more

Bespoki Bowl - Avocado, Tuna, Salmon, Cucumbers, Seaweed salad, spicy mayo, seaweed seeds. - Poke Near Me - Troy, New York

I hope "poke bowl" is not just a fad because I don't want to travel to Hawaii just for that in the future. To me I think it is a nice alternative to chirashi because sometimes I don't need that much fish and need to spend less. Anyway back to Bespoki, love you. You bring it to Troy. One more reason to go to Troy. However, I wish they would be just a tad more generous with the fish portion per order. Otherwise, I would give it 5 stars. read more

Bespoki Bowl - Poke Near Me - Troy, New York

First time today. Tried the pork bowl. Best bed of white rice ever. Nice and sticky. Pork was plentiful, cooked perfectly and well spiced. The romaine lettuce on top of the rice was a nice addition. Fast, friendly and modestly priced. A great dine in experience. Treat yourself Update. Second visit, spicy pork bowl. As great as the first one. Added an order of the Mochi for a lunch treat. Damn good! read more

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Wish I had gotten pics beforehand but wolfed down my food too quickly. They do not skimp on the protein portions and the bowl was delicious and I was able to fully customize my bowl. We also got the chicken wings with spicy sauce, extra on the side, not only were they crisp and tasty but they were huge. Haven't been here in a bit and I'm so glad we ordered tonight. Paired with a glass of white wine on this warm night and muah. read more

First review! Located in Troy's Kitchen, the place opened up recently. I was originally there for the K-plate but noticed this new spot selling what sounded like what koreans call "hwae dub bap" which is like bibimbap except sushi pieces instead of beef. This was a twist on the dish and is called a poki bowl in California, and is a pretty big hit over in the west coast. It sounded enticing so I decided to try one (as well as get a k-plate :p). Amazing!! It was even better than hwae dub bap, and my husband I were competing for the last bites! We got a bowl with our selected protein as salmon and tuna, as well as various greens to mix in (get everything, including the avocado!) topped with a delicious spicy mayo sauce. I had been craving this dish for awhile so its awesome that it has come to Albany! The dish wasn't too heavy and had the perfect amount of flavor with fresh pieces of sushi! Plus you get your greens in your diet! :p It really was a great welcome to a grueling work week, definitely coming here again! Make sure you mix your bowl before you eat it! read more

Bespoki Bowl - Delicious!! - Poke Near Me - Troy, New York

I've been to many poke restaurant in California and this just didn't hit the spot . Their selection is not extensive and the fish was not as fresh as I had imagined. Only 2 bases- white rice or salad, no brown rice and limited to only 3 sauces.. Step it up bespoki read more

Heard that the place was opened up in Troy so me and my girlfriend decided to go and check out the place, wasn't disappointed the food was amazing. Their spicy mayo sauce was . Its a reasonable price two meats for 11 and 14 for three meats. Everything else on the menu you can add for free beside the avocado which was only a dollar really cheap consider every place I ate at before charge around 2 dollar or even more. The place give you a generous amount of meat as well as other toping that you want to add like ginger, edamame, cilantro etc. Definitely check out the place if you around the area :) read more

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We got the Make your own Bespoki bowls. My girlfriend got one with tofu and everything but fish eggs and I got the salmon and tuna with everything but fish eggs as well. We got the half and half of rice and greens and it was great. Packed full of flavor and will definitely be back. read more

Bespoki Bowl - Poke Near Me - Troy, New York

Delicious poke bowl! These guys were really nice and accommodating and the food was delicious. Definitely recommend checking them out.

Love this place. Go every week, when I can. Servings are great. You can get greens or rice or both! The fish toppings are fresh and a good portion. You won't be left hungry thats for sure- in the best way. read more

The best spicy pork bigogi in the Upstate Area. If you have not tried this you have not been eating well. Trust me and get this over some rice. Either the bowl or plate versions are good but the plate is bigger and I can eat every last drop of it. So good! I am wanting some more just writing this review about it. Go, in fact, run down and grab some now. Seriously, you will really really really like it. read more

YESSSSSS! I just can't stop ordering the same poke bowl every time I return. My friends have tried others things on the menu and think they're equally delicious. Two of my biggest lunch date friends both request to go here frequently. The counter gals are sunshine. The downtempo/hip-hop beat are always playing and I love it. read more

I read positive yelp reviews and thought I was going in for fresh and delicious fish. If you've had good poke in Hawaii, this is going to be a major disappointment for you. Let's start with the rice. It was weirdly steamy when I got it. I'm guessing they use microwaved rice. It was alright when it was hot, but once it got cold, the rice became hard-packed into a clump. The fish was definitely not fresh. Both the salmon and tuna were still partially frozen, which might explain why the sauce hadn't worked itself into the fish. The salmon was of permissible quality if thawed, but the tuna was terrible. It came a strange pink color even though the less fatty parts of tuna should be dark red. On top of that, the tuna tasted watery, and the texture, which should be smooth, was a bit crumbly. All this for $11. Was it worth it? No, it wasn't. read more

Bespoki Bowl - Poke Near Me - Troy, New York

Very disappointing. Many items shown on the menu were not available. The staff even forgot to serve the miso soups we ordered. Worse still, the miso soup he served later was cold. read more

Their sesame wings are so bomb! We also order their tacos and beef bowl which were decent but the wings I'd order again and again.

I really like this place! The food is fresh and the selection is good. They are so accommodating as well and will prep anything you ask them to. I especially love the salmon, yellowtail, and crab salad. One thing that is a little weird is that they have you order at the cash register instead of just walking down the bar and pointing at the stuff you want in your bowl so one person takes your order while the other waits for it to finish to start prepping. It would be more efficient if the preppers rotated and you worked 1:1 with them then paid at the end read more

Good value, delicious poké bowls, and the other dishes seem promising too. The fish has been fresh the 10 or so times I've eaten here. Healthy and good for pescatarians. I wish Bespoki Bowl great success in their new location. read more

I just had Poke bowl in Concord Mass and loved it. I was very excited to try the bowl in my hometown of Troy, NY. The place is clean and well lit. They have painted Japanese-style murals on the wall. I love patronizing local business and want places like this to succeed. The young lady at the counter greeted us with a flat affect. My companion wanted the build your own poke bowl but chicken was not one of the proteins that you could select. Okie Poke in Mass. it was an option. I asked if it was an option and the girl said flatly, no. I am by no means an expert and I don't know if it is inappropriate to have chicken in a poke bowl but since we had it in another place, I thought why not. So I asked....can you make an exception and put chicken in the poke bowl? Her response was another flat "no". She had no intention of accommodating this request at all. Ok. So I ordered the "chicken plate" with the side of Mac salad for my companion and I ordered the poke bowl with crab and shrimp. I also asked for two glasses of water with ice. Ms. Excitement flatly said "we don't have ice". What?! Japanese and Hawaiians don't do ice? Give me a break. We then sat down with our order number. We were the only eat in patrons on a Monday night at 5 but a handful of people came in for takeout. I then watched the woman that took our order put on gloves (good) and make my bowl. Then she placed it on the counter and it sat. How about saying "Your bowl is ready and the chicken plate will be right up". Nope. It sat, uncovered as I sat looking at it. 5 minutes later a young man brought out the chicken plate but obviously he made the wrong meal because it was small and there was no Mac salad. He offered the just give me the Mac salad and refund my $3 for the difference. Ok, no problem. Then they forgot my iceless tap water (which should have been given to me when I ordered the meal). I reminded the man and he filled two plastic cups from what looked like a hand washing sink. On to taste. My bowl was really nice. The vegetables weren't amazingly crisp but they were pretty darn good. The sauce is delicious and the portion was nice. The shrimp are small but plentiful so it's all good. My companion said she loved her meal and would come back. I didn't love my meal but I did really like it. I will be back but here are a few tips: 1. The girl that took the order might be a nice person but she had absolutely no personality. She seemed like she wanted to be anywhere but there 2. No ice is pretty lame 3. Make chicken a poke option. Charge more if you want to. Accommodate the paying customer. 4. Ask "how is the meal" and say "thanks for coming". Especially when your Restaurant is empty and paying customers have thousands of other places to spend their money. 5. Time the meals so one does not sit on the open counter where is can be breathed on. Or call the customer over if part of the meal is ready to go Bottom line: fix the little mistakes and you might be around for a few years. If you don't you will not make it. Your food is good. Now it's time to become a polished, professional establishment. read more