Love this place. ALWAYS clean and friendly staff which are normally bubbly college students. Staff will help you decide what you may be interested in if new to a build-your-own sushi bowl experience. Ingredients are always fresh!! You absolutely get what you pay for and that's quality AND quantity read more

Freshe Poke - Poke Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Visited this location today and they did not disappoint. I'm used to going to the Huger street location but the quality is the same!! Service was good and staff was friendly. Store was super clean as well. I got my go to the tonkatsu ramen and it was delish! I added my own chili oil crisps too. This time I got the passion fruit black tea and it was so good!! I love freshe poke. read more

Freshe Poke - Tonkatsu Ramen - Poke Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Great spot! Fresh foods and big portions. I got 1 protein and the crab salad as a topping. Well worth the price- staff was super friendly, I will return. read more

Freshe Poke - Poke Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Delicious ramen! I ordered the tonkatsu Ramen, thick noodles, tasty brother and the chashu pork was super tender. Absolutely wonderful eating something piping hot when its 49 degrees out! Order an extra egg! It gives it something extra. read more

Freshe Poke - Tonkatsu Ramen with an extra egg - Poke Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Very clean inside and quick and polite service. I will definitely go back. I got mine to-go. They have nice seating inside and outside. Next time I will eat in. read more

Bring back the diced jalapeños!! The slices are too spicy with the seeds Amazing service every time other than that read more

Freshe Poke has become one of my go-to's for lunch. When I'm in a rush, I typically place a pickup order through Uber Eats, but I do think it's slightly cheaper to order directly from the store. They have signature poke bowls and the option to build your own with 1, 2, or 3 scoops of protein. I usually build my own with 2 scoops, and find this pretty filling. Service is fast and there is plenty of indoor seating available. My only issue with Freshe Poke is that they're a little inconsistent. They sometimes forget ingredients in pickup orders, such as the sauces. The portions of certain ingredients can also vary, especially when it comes to the rice/greens in the base - sometimes they add more, sometimes less. Otherwise though, Freshe Poke is a good option for a healthy lunch. Will continue to return! read more

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We had a great experience with the poke bowl and tea! We built our own and loved the bowl. Huge portions and all of the ingredients were delicious. The decor was very light & bright. Very clean inside. The tiger tea was incredible! So good! Hubs got the tiger coffee and loved it too. read more

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For starters, there is always ample parking. There's never line therefore the service is quick. I've had the boba teas and the bowls several times. Very lowkey place. Check it out! read more

Freshe Poke - Poke Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

The ramen noodles and Mizo soup was amazing, and an absolute treat! The server was attentive, helping guide our order, and was eager to check on us as she prepared tables for guests. Excellent food! read more

Service is unprofessional. I walked in and was stared at by a lady behind the counter with long braids. She didn't say a word until I rang the bell twice in front of her, hoping to get some attention from someone in the back or something. Only then, did somebody pay attention to me. I won't be coming back to this place ever. read more

Visiting my sister in Columbia this weekend and we stopped in to have a Poke bowl. So many options, staff was friendly and bowl was a nice portion. If you're in the area and like Poke, you definitely have to try this place. read more

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Food was good. Order was ready when promised. Fast in and out. Will order again soon!

Came in the afternoon of 12/22/24. Beautiful atmosphere and very clean. Employees were very friendly, welcoming, and gave great recommendations on the Create your Own Bowl. Food tasted fresh and was delicious. We also ordered the Brown Tiger Boba and it was fantastic. Our new go-to spot! read more

I absolutely love Freshe Poke! And normally when I'm craving it, I normally stick with location near my job however, today I was in this area so I stop in to the store. Firstly, I am a bariatric patient, so it is literally impossible for me to consume a regular bowl. Actually, it is impossible for me to consume a kids meal but that is my only other option for me to explain that I am a bariatric patient but to be blatantly told no I could not get a kids meal because there was not a child with me is extremely embarrassing to have to pitch why I should be allowed to get a kids meal when there are other customers in the store. If bariatric patients are not allowed to get a kids meal, please add a bariatric friendly option to your menu. This is a healthier approach to absolutely tasty food and you will get lots of bariatric patients, yes they did eventually allow me to get the kids meal and it was absolutely delicious 10 out of 10 but sadly it appears that I ruined the young girl with short curly black hair day. Thank you for an absolutely delicious dinner however, it would've taste a lot better with the lack of embarrassment. read more

Freshe Poke - the front entrance of a restaurant - Poke Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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I wrote a review about how tiny the portions have become and how NASTY and rude the staff was when I asked them about it! Sally W. Wrote a fake apology that started with "I'm sorry if you feel that..." and then Yelp took it down! Ha! My orders are RARELY correct and quality has definitely suffered. read more

This place is incredible!! Had the best bowl for takeout and I can't stop thinking about it now. Highly highly recommend read more

Freshe Poke - Tuna & salmon regular bowl - Poke Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

My wife told me that Freshe Poke on Forest Drive expanded their menu to include ramen. She brought back an order of Tonkatsu ramen, and I have to say I was very pleasantly surprised at how delicious it was. The char-su pork was the right balance of meat, fat, tenderness and flavor. The noodles had the right texture and the soft-boiled, soy sauce marinated egg was the best accompaniment. I was very impressed. read more

Delicious and very fresh. There is a great variety of items to put into your poke bowl/salad/burrito. My favorite are the crab salad and seaweed salad, which I get on the side for free. I love all the sauces. The drinks are fantastic. My favorite is the mango black tea. I like the loyalty program as well. There are large tables to eat from, and it's a very clean and nice place to bring a group who is open to trying new things. The only thing I'm not crazy about is the boba drinks. To me, it's a little bland. But my daughter likes it. Overall, I'd recommend it as a healthy and yummy place to eat. The parking is free. read more

Freshe Poke - Poke salad with volcano fire sauce (it's just a little spicy but more on the sweet and savory side) and mango black tea - Poke Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

We love this place for a quick lunch or dinner. The sushi burrito is like building a giant sushi roll the way you like it. I always customize mine with ahi tuna, cucumber, sweet onion, crab, seaweed salad, eel sauce and volcano sauce. The volcano bowl is my husband's go-to. The milk teas are a unique treat. My only complaint is the kids bowl. You're going to pay $10 even if you get three ingredients. YIKES. Other than that, highly recommend this place. Maybe just don't grab food here with the kids. ;) read more

I frequent this location Fresh ingredients. Have had to stop ordering online because the orders are not complete on time and often not correct. Staff often making multiple bowls and mix/forget ingredients. Tried again today and no different, late and incorrect, luckily I was able to correct while waiting. read more

Always good. This place may be a franchise but i just do not like having to pay extra for every little thing. I was like..can i get more if that?..about a tbsp Full of seaweed salad and the girl goes..its a dollar extra. A 1$ for seaweed salad, avocado and some wierd seafood salad. For me, its not about the dollar. Its the principle. Plus i can get a cup of salad for $3 anywhere on Decker. Poke is already one of the most expensive lunch options available with every bowl averaging between $12-$16/each. This is a to-go lunch option. Yes, of course its good. That's why we pay for it but I always leave just wishing there was a different option. Other similar bar creation places will let you craft or create whatever you want. Small rant aside, i like this place. The food is fresh. I just wish they were not so stingy because the value to me isn't worth the price. I will keep coming here because Poke is my favorite but if i could change anything, this would be it. Ive also never had a nice sushi bowl maker even once in this place. The staff is rigid and cold, always. I rated them high because I want them to stay..i just wish it was a better experience here. read more

Venue is just what Forest Acres to change up the food scene. Poke bowls are custom made the way you want it made all the time. Add crab salad to the bowl on the side. Experiment with sauces like thick black eel sauce or sirachi ranch over rice or over your tuna. Sushi burrito is also a solid grab and go filled with your favorite meat. read more

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When I did not receive a receipt (needed for work) I called the next day and they were unwilling to help. Was rude on the phone and said there was probably a way but no one there that could do it. Was not even willing to try. Food is great but service sucked! Just wished they would have extended the offer to maybe call a manager to help. read more

So yummy, I've been 3 times in the last 2 weeks. DoorDash also delivers. Every time I have eaten here or ordered delivery the food has been fresh and delicious read more

I ordered the Volcano Eruption - I think it was called. As a whole it was really good - the fish tasted fresh the rice was well done and I would order from here again. My dad has the chicken bowl and that was decent too but I would rather order fish from a poke place. The only reason it doesn't get 5 stars is because the young woman who was making our order seemed confused when we would add something. She wasn't rude or anything I think she just needs more experience. read more

Looks like they might have recently started. The food was tasty. The staff were very helpful in explaining the meal. The outdoor seating left a little to be desired. I'd still like to go again and try some of their other options. read more

Been here 3 times already and plan to keep coming back for more. Great quality and quantity of food in the bowl. Love the huge selection of included toppings. Seaweed and crab salad topping for no additional charge! Wish there was an option to get sauce on the side. Online ordering is decent. It is through their own platform. COVID: no entry. Must order online and select a time, then call when you arrive and they bring it out to the table out front. read more

Freshe Poke - 3 protein bowl - spicy tuna, salmon, ahi tuna. Picture doesn't do it justice. Great amount of food and great quality! - Poke Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Very happy that they opened a new location in forest drive! The food is still the same great quality as the other two locations. I got a large bowl with scoops of salmon and tuna. I love the crab salad that they have and the kale is very fresh. My favorite sauces are the sesame oil and garlic ponzu. If you've never had poke before and don't eat seafood they also have chicken as well. Recommend this place and will come back! read more

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I am so glad the serve Bubble Tea only wish they opened earlier so I could have it on way to work.

Super yummy food. Got two bowls; one large (3 types of fish), a regular (2 types of fish) and two teas for $34 (with military discount) Not bad for fresh fish. read more

Freshe Poke - Poke Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Place has everything going for it great customer service keep it up! Ambiance/aesthetic on point love the food and boba wish there were more latte cold foam flavors will continue to come here! And they are military friendly read more

Food is fresh. Service is great. I live in NC so whenever I come into Columbia, I always have to make a stop here. Only downfall is the parking. You have to pay a meter. read more

Oh perfect five stars! Very rare... first one ever given out. Incredible. Freshaye poke will not disappoint. my Nagy girlfriend sleeps on this restaurant, but that's OK because it's a just for me! Love it! Can't get enough. Take your friends, family, kids, step kids, cousins, grandparents to this restaurant every day of the week!! read more

stopped by this freshe establishment en route to the big sunshine state. the atmosphere was not the most welcoming, it was very cold and quiet, not normally what i like in a eating joint. i dined on the ginger shrimp poke bowl and i would have to give it a 9/10. the seaweed salad was delish and is my new fave. overall the bowl was a bit bland, i would've added more sauce and shredded the ginger, sprinkling it liberally over top. however the shrimp was bussin', the onion crispies were crunchy and delectable, and overall it was a delightful experience. the dog named felix outside was an added charm , although i do not think he lives at the restaurant read more

My sons treated me to a poke bowl meal. We lived in Hawaii for 19 years, eating poke almost daily. This place truly satisfies my craving for poke. It was delicious. The portions we generous and prices economical. So happy I was introduced to them. Will definitely become a loyal customer. read more

absolutely delicious! loved making a custom poke bowl. everything is fresh & totally would try again.

The venue is really clean and inviting. The ahi tuna and salmon I got tasted really fresh. The only thing stopping me from giving it 5 stars is that the protein portions were a bit too small for me for the price. Other than that, the food was delicious and I'll still return when I'm back in the area. read more