Love the food! However, I just walked in right before closing and asked the worker walking by if it was still open. The worker just completely ignored me. I was taken aback. I went up to order and greeted him. He continued not to say anything to me. As I was letting know what I wanted in my bowel he was angrily scoping the ingredients in my bowl. I was shocked about the way he was acting. At this point I was irritated too and just wanted to leave. Fresh Poke needs to train the servers better on customer service l. I know this is an isolated incident. But one is enough for me. I will no longer come to this location. read more

There are not a lot of places to get a meal in Columbia SC on Sunday night. I was stuck looking around after other plans failed, and found myself here. From the outside, it doesn't look like a whole lot, but the inside was quite meticulously kept and had plenty of space to eat in, though most of their fairly vigorous business was takeout. As Poke-type places go, this one offered a ton of options. Virtually any diet could be accommodated, vegan and gluten-free easily so but also whatever you'd want in terms of limiting carbs. They had a splendid selection of ingredients with multiple fruits, several ways to get your greens, but also some delicious crunchy things and spicy sauces. And it was a good sized bowl. It was one of the better such bowls I've had, and for the ingredient quality, the price was not bad. Having been impressed into ordering a tea, I did not like that as much. My lychee tea was not excessively sweet, but the fruitiness didn't quite make up for it. The popping boba didn't quite pop the way I'd hoped either. Maybe another drink would have been better but I preferred the food over the tea. Still given the range of options available, I really could not have expected much better of a meal than this. read more

Freshe Poke - Lychee Jasmine Green Tea - Poke Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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I have traveled all over the US, tried all sorts of Poke, this by far is my favorite! The quantity and quality of food is amazing! Great flavors and fresh every time I go! read more

I've tried many poke' restaurants over the years, and this one remains the best! Good quality food, lots of variety. I also like that they give the option of having a bowl or a "burrito," which is basically just a giant, eclectic sushi roll! The inside is clean and cute, and service has always been quick and friendly. read more

I love this place. Fast service and great options for all dietary restrictions. Ingredients are so fresh and I've never been disappointed here. read more

Freshe Poke - Poke Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Eat here constantly. Had a great experience with their customer service and always take care of any issues they have and make sure their patrons are satisfied. read more

I love fresh poke. So good. I am a little bit worried about the business surviving because there aren't very many people in when I go in. Good for me! I use the MobileBytes ordering system to order ahead, my only complaint is that I have no idea how to redeem the many points I have. Not a problem! I will pay full price. Always a great menu would highly recommend this. read more

First time there! The woman that waited on me was helpful and pleasant! I have had poke bowls before but this one was outstanding! Large portions, couldn't finish it all! Leftovers! I will be back. read more

This location is conveniently located off of huger Street. The inside of the restaurant is beautiful decorated and extremely clean! The bar had many options and beautiful bright colored veggie options toppings. The staff was nice and accommodating and allow me to get a smaller portion due to being a bariatric patient. Everything was extremely fresh and flavorful I will definitely be back! read more

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This place exceeded all my expectations! Portions were appropriate for what you pay. Ingredients were fresh and they have MANY options. I built my own bowl, customizing with half brow rice and half greens. You have the option of mixing protein options. The only upgrades you pay for I believe are avocado and crab stick. They don't overkill on the sauce (yay!) because sometimes the end of the bowl feels drenched in sauce if you go elsewhere. I loved the interior. Very clean with bright natural light. Only downfall is paying for parking during business hours. read more

Freshe Poke - Regular - Poke Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Quite possibly the best Poké bowl of ever eaten. How I ordered: Sushi rice, 2 scoops of salmon, corn, cilantro, crab salad (they have a complementary scoop), edamame, avocado, sesame seeds. Side of ginger. I got a soy, eel, Sriracha based mixed sauce that they have, and it was really good. read more

Freshe Poke - How I ordered: Sushi rice, 2 scoops of salmon, corn, cilantro, crab salad, edamame, avocado, sesame seeds. Side of ginger. - Poke Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Awesome food! I had the ahi tuna poke burrito and it did not disappoint. The burrito was packed full and bursting through the seaweed burrito wrap. Prices were very fair as well. Highly recommend! read more

Freshe Poke - Ahi tuna poke burrito - Poke Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Other than some questionable add'l charge for Sriracha as a sauce, it was a great experience and great bowl of poke. Loved the fruit teas too! read more

Freshe Poke - Extensive poke options and a nice little drink bar too! - Poke Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Hey this was pretty good! I've had poke once before (pronounces "po-kay") so I know something, but by no means an expert. However! I liked this place. I got the poke with salmon and lots of veggies - it was fresh and healthy. I was with three other people, and they all liked it as well. Service was good, and they did a nice job of walking folks through the process. The interior is very clean and crisp looking. Parking is weird - it's right next to the restaurant but is metered...even though there are NO other businesses around. Super dumb. read more

The poke trend hit hard in Miami. Maybe too hard, because I quickly got over it. That being said, a couple of bites into my bowl at Freshe Poke had me back on the poke train! This is a build-your-own bowl shop with so many different choices. If you're not into making decisions, they also have a bunch of preset combos you can order from the get go. I went with a sushi rice bowl with half tuna and half salmon. From there, I topped it with everything from avocado and diced jalapeño, to seaweed salad and tempura flakes. For sauce, I went with the volcano fire which wasn't as spicy as it may sound. I'm not sure how I did it, but it all came together perfectly. Everything tasted so fresh and it was quite filling! You can see a full range of menu choices on their website, and even order online. Everyone working there was super friendly. I also love the general vibe of the shop. The bright and clean exterior is both calming and welcoming. To top it off, get 10% off a poke bowl when you check in on Yelp! read more

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Haha, I didn't intend to take a photo of an employee mopping the floor, but that sort of worked out perfectly, since my primary impression of this place relates to an overwhelming smell of chemical cleansing product. I thought about turning around and leaving upon entering, but hunger suppressed that urge. Ultimately, I can't really remember much about my meal, but vividly recall feeling a little nauseous inside the restaurant because of all the chemicals. It's possible this is not a regular issue here, and it's possible I'm particularly sensitive to air quality (I am), but this was a very unusual experience, and one I'd rather not chance to repeat. read more

Freshe Poke - Poke Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Got a takeout order today, and it was fabulous -- a ginger shrimp bowl with brown rice. The order was ready right on time and delicious. This place is convenient to UofSC and downtown and is a great choice for healthy, no-guilt options. read more

Came here for a light dinner. The location was easy but the parking was tricky to me because they have metered parking right outside. I ended up parking in the lot behind and hoping for the best. Like other restaurants of this type it's easy to get the ingredients into whatever overall dish you want to eat. I went for the chicken as my protein and regular brown rice. Huge assortment of toppings and they even have crushed Cheetos! I can highly recommend eating here! read more

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I tried a poke bowl and got one for my husband. Well, he ended up becoming a fan! He now stops here almost every time he comes to town!

Always fresh and fast. Lots of selections for you to create your own bowl. Very clean and friendly.

Great preparation. Order to go all the time. Always correct. Mostly friendly staff. If you are a regular, the will know you.

Freshe Poke is exactly what you think it is, a trendy poke spot that serves fresh and delicious creations. Poke itself can vary based on the place you go but a good way to think about it is sushi in bowl. (I know that's not the best description for Poke vets but for those unfamiliar I think it works) Freshe Poke has a nice range of creations to choose from and even the "build your own" for experienced poke vets. I went big, I got a spicy bowl the way they make it with vegetable noodles. 10/10 in terms of freshness and flavor. I can't wait to try some of the other dishes they've got. I'm so stoked to see Poke in Columbia and several spots at that! If you are a sushi fan and haven't had Poke yet you need to jump on this ASAP! read more

my teacher first described this place to me and told me to try tiger sugar brown boba and I tryed it it was amazing and I tryed Carmel milk tea and it was so good! I love The costume service expect for one time I was just standing there when he was trying to hand me the drink and I kept looking at him and it was werid but other than that I love it! Also the ambiance is chill and relaxinf I'm not saying it's bad or not good enough But it's in between. read more

Freshe Poke - This is the tiger boba sugar milk tea - Poke Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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I just had the best poke bowl of my life. You have to try the Freshe Classic it is absolutely fantastic. Freshest tuna and salmon ever

This place is located in a random area, but with lots of available parking. They advise because of COVID to order on their website and then pick up once it is available. I think this is great because fresh fish that is needed to also be airborne doesn't need to be exposed to so many and possible COVID. Also it keeps the staff safe and with the safe staff means that the business can stay open and running. The poke tasted alright, but I can't complain because WHY would South Carolina have good poke? lol get as many as you want added and they will make it work. read more

Freshe Poke - Poke Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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In case you are wondering, it is pronounced "Po-Kay". Now that is out of the way - the place is like a sushi Chipotle. Bowl, burrito and salad options. Tons of protein options with fresh juicy shrimp! Veggies and sauce options are expansive. I got the regular (there is a large option, too) and I am more than full. Price is a little high ($12 for a bowl) but it filling. Parking is terrible - meters only that I could find but the weekend parking is free. The decor and vibe is refreshing, clean and hip. Cool place and will be back! read more

Freshe Poke - Inside of the restaurant - Poke Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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First, wanna start by saying the food is great, if they can get it right at all. DONT ONLINE ORDER HERE. For some reason, the employees at this location cannot figure out online orders, as they have consistently made my online orders incorrectly or to a low standard of quality ie. hair in the bowl etc. Great food, but sadly they're missing some key customer competencies that you would expect to receive at an equal establishment. Do better. read more

Fresh and delicious! Headed home from FL on way to GSO, NC and stopped in for dinner. Worth the stop for sure!

Hawaii is my home. So to my surprise here in Columbia, South Carolina there is poké in this city let alone this state. If you've been over paying elsewhere for sushi and what you really want is a donburi bowl this is the place. I ordered the Spicy Ground Ahi Poké Bowl over white rice with side ika salad topping. The ika sansai salad (squid salad) topping is $1 extra with the bowl. As a side alone its $4. The menu is clear and concise providing you the option to order from signature bowls or make your own creation. For first time visitors not familiar with this style of seafood best to order from the menus list of signature bowls and customize as you go. Interior. Its beautiful. It's bright like tanning in the sun. Ok exaggeration, but you get the point. It's sterile. For a place that serves fish, this place doesn't smell like the ocean. Lots of seating areas unless it's packed. Its clean and overall pleasant to dine in. Pricing. Regular $10.95+ tax. Large $12.95 + tax. It's deserving. The portion sizes will fill you up in addition to the added toppings, sauce and mix-ins. Drinks are $2 & $2.50. You could buy a regular bowl with a drink for under $15. Exterior. Looks sleepy. Blink you miss it. Perhaps if they darkened the exterior wall to make restaurant sign pop it won't blend in with the sky. My opinions: I thoroughly enjoyed my bowl with some minor issues, but I'll be back. The ika was tender and the spicy ground ahi was bomb. I felt the girl was a little heavy handed on the sauce but she knew what she was doing. I am not custom to having cilantro and cucumber with my raw fish, but for experience I allowed it on the side. I am a firm believer corn should never be in any poké bowl, but to each their own. I like my rice hot gives the impression that it is fresh. My rice was cold mostly soft, but I did have some cannon balled rice in my bowl. It wasn't busy on a Saturday afternoon for dining in, but within the 30 minutes they served including me 8 people. So its sleepy let's change that. They've been open since December 2017. read more

Freshe Poke - Spicy Ahi Bowl with Squid salad (tako salad) - Poke Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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Fast service and good portion sizes. Dining area is kinda spare though. Think minimalist tables and lighting.

I really enjoy this place! I have become a huge Poke fan! Atmosphere is very nice, restaurant is well decorated! Very bright and chic. Restrooms are always clean as well as tables and trash area. I love the style of going down a line and choosing your base, protein, toppings and sauces! The food is always so fresh and I always leave satisfied. read more

Freshe Poke - Poke Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

I wish this location was closer to the downtown and Main Street area. I had a bit of a hike to get here by walking but there's a little parking lot if you drive. The seating and ambiance is really cutie - nice and bright. It wasn't too busy when I went there on a Thursday at lunch time so I was able to sit and enjoy my meal. I got the Freshe Classic bowl and added crab - so good! Everything was really fresh and you got a great ratio of seafood to rice and other toppings. I was absolutely starving so I got a large, but honestly a regular would have sufficed for lunch. read more

Freshe Poke - Freshe Classic with crab meat added - Poke Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

I've been here multiple times already. The outside looks a little...bleak, but the inside has a much nicer and cleaner look. The staff here are also very friendly and helpful. Basically you chose whether you want a bowl or burrito, along with 2 or 3 proteins depending on the size you get. Then you follow your way down the bar selecting whatever toppings or add-ins your heart desires. I prefer Freshe Poke over the other poke place in town because they don't upcharge for stuff like seaweed salad, crab salad, etc. I believe avocado is the only add-in Freshe Poke upcharges for. The bowls and burritos I've gotten here all taste delicious, and the ingredients all fresh. I definitely recommend this place. I plan on coming back because I love their poke and still need to try their other sauces read more

Freshe Poke - Poke burrito with salmon, spicy tuna, edamame, corn, masago, crab salad. - Poke Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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Passing through and decided to try their poke burrito and poke bowls. Delicious! So good, I've been there three times in the past week. Clean location and food handling is top notch. Recommend for anyone looking for a poke fix. read more

Quick Read: Fresh, flavorful, and SO DARN DELICIOUS!!!! We stopped in before running some errands and were immediately greeted by friendly employees. The menu is straightforward and their Classic Freshe is delectable. The process works similarly to what you would find in a Chipotle or Subway setup, but explaining it that way does absolutely no justice to the amazing quality of the food. You can either sit in their clean and modern restaurant space, or take it to go in their sturdy containers. The fish was incredibly fresh and well-seasoned, and the rice was KILLER. All of the toppings provided for an incredible and filling meal that is also nutritious and reasonably healthy. I'll be frequenting Freshe Poke for a very long time. read more

Freshe Poke - Poke Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

There's a new poke place in town, and it's closer to where I live, so yay! Freshe Poke definitely gives the other poke place a run for it's money with its sleek and modern interior and lower average cost. The "fancier" mix-ins (seaweed salad, edamame, masago, and crab salad) don't cost extra except avocado and additional proteins, so my huge bowl only came out to be $11 with two proteins and a bunch of add-ons. I love value, hahah. It does make me sad that they don't have octopus as an option though, but I'll deal. I like that they do burrito rolls and salads and offer different flavored fresh brewed teas too. Service was friendly and super fast, so definitely worth a visit! Parking confused me a little, but the lot is on the right side of the building. read more

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Very good healthy food here however a little pricey. And I don't understand why they don't put the sauces on last as it seems all the sauce is on the bottom of the bowl. read more

+ Flavors to choose from + Dine in area + Soda machine + Variety of ingredients to choose from Overall: IMO I like extra protein on my bowls compared to what I get at Poke Bros I'm going to stick with them. Pricing is the same as Poke Bros I just get more protein at the other place. read more

Freshe Poke - Poke Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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I love this place! The atmosphere here is amazing with such a hip vibe to it. I always get a large poke bowl and they do not skimp on the sashimi. I always have more fish than rice every time I eat here! They also have three teas on tap and they are very refreshing! My friend once got a sushi burrito here but didn't like it so I recommend the bowls!! Poke bros is nothing compared here and Freshe Poke doesn't charge extra for masago, crab salad, or seaweed salad. Overall the both restaurants have the same prices but I think freshe poke is just higher quality. Thomas' review: delicious read more

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Good food. Cleanliness is unmatched. This was my first poke bowl so I did some of the more basic items. Brown rice, salmon, cucumbers, sweet onions, and sweet teriyaki sauce! read more

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