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    4.4 (57 reviews)
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    Shawn J.

    Fresh, friendly, but forgettable. Sometimes the best food finds happen by chance. While indulging in dumplings next door, I noticed a sleek little poke spot--bright, spotless, and promisingly fresh. It had the kind of aesthetic that makes you pause: clean counters, vibrant ingredients on display, and a calm, inviting atmosphere. Naturally, I wandered in. I ordered a three-protein bowl featuring shrimp, ahi tuna, and what they charmingly dubbed "happy salmon." It was visually appealing, neatly assembled, and undoubtedly fresh. But flavor-wise? It hovered in that middle zone of "fine" that neither offends nor excites. It filled the belly, but didn't stir the soul. The setup is solid: diners choose from three rice bases--white, brown, or sushi--along with a variety of leafy greens, crisp vegetables, and a host of toppings to personalize each bowl. The proteins looked fresh, the veggies colorful, and everything was clearly prepared with care. If you're a poke enthusiast who enjoys building your own creation, there's plenty to appreciate here. Service, too, was a standout. The staff offered the kind of attentive, soft-spoken hospitality you'd expect at a small Japanese eatery. It was warm without being pushy, and genuinely welcoming--a quality I always appreciate. Yet, despite the freshness and friendliness, the overall experience didn't leave a lasting impression. This isn't a place I'd drive out of my way for, nor one I'd rush to add into my dining rotation. It's not bad by any means--just not memorable. Would I return if I were already in the neighborhood? Maybe. But more likely, I'd continue the search for something a bit more dynamic. Still, if you're in the area and craving poke, give it a shot. You might enjoy it more than I did. I'll admit--I'm a picky critic, and that's a cross I'm willing to bear. And as Always, enjoy your bite!

    Salmon and tuna Poke Bowl with 2 Scoops of Protein
    Mila F.

    Um everything I want in a poke bowl and then some is right here. They give you great sized portions, fresh meat and ample toppings! Service is fast and pleasant and they're in the Ballston quarter mall food court. Very clean spacious area with multiple food options!

    Poke Bowl with 2 Scoops of Protein - not good
    Ailun H.

    Big portions but also more expensive than other locations. But the complaint here is that this is quite possibly one of the worst pokes I've ever eaten. I would much rather walk a few blocks to Poke It Up for poke. My biggest problem is the salmon. I got the soy glazed salmon (or whatever their most popular one is) and while the sauce was fine, I was thrown off by the weird, gummy like texture of the salmon - not sure if this was the result of it being too cold or if it wasn't fresh, but because they were cut into super tiny pieces (about 1 cm cubed), it was hard to get a good gauge. I also tried the spicy salmon, which was... 99% mayo and 1% sriracha. And there was just so much sauce, so it just felt like I was eating salmon drenched with lots and lots of mayo - definitely not it for me. The toppings were OK for the most part. I liked the sweeten/glazed tofu skin strips, seaweed salad, and crab salad. I didn't like the masago or spicy crab salad too much. But overall, the fish quality and flavors will make or break it for me, and I was disappointed with the salmon at Go Poké this past Wednesday for dinner.

    Poke Bowl with 3 Scoops of Protein
    Oanh N.

    I don't remember what we put in the bowls but it was delicious! It is in the food court at the bottom floor of the Ballston Mall. There was plenty of spots to find a seat inside and out but it is a bit noisy since it's a mall. It was quick and easy to order food and go. If it wasn't in such a busy area I would go again.

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    Kelly M.

    Stopped in to check them out for something small, mostly because they have the word "Hawaiian" in their description. Ordered a miso soup, one scoop of rice, and a bottled water. It seems the don't do the Hawaiian "one scoop rice" as I got an entire container. Which would have been ok except the rice was barely cooked. Which means it wasn't really done. It wasn't crunchy but lots of the rice was more than chewy which wasn't that pleasant. They added seaweed, tofu, and green onions to the soup from the bar and it looked terrific. It started like miso soup but even with the adds was bland. The reason it's getting four stars is the food on their bar looks beautiful and fresh. If I still ate seafood I would have been drooling over their options. Also their bowls are huge! I watched them make a few and they do it with precision and care. Everything looked really clean too which is a plus. So although their miso soup and rice was not exciting, the rest of their options looked really good, and due to the other reviews must be. Don't want to knock them for their soup and rice since it may just be my taste buds and preferences.

    Amy L.

    Great new poké spot in the Ballston Quarter! I loved it because you can get unlimited side toppings and you also have the option of half salad and half rice. Their poke selection is great! There were at least 6 types to choose from. I got the spicy tuna and salmon. So fresh and flavorful! It pairs well with their house sauce! All of the toppings are fresh and great additions to your poke bowl! Definitely stop by and support this business!

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    Lori Z.

    We came to Ballston and my husband was excited to show us all the restaurants, one of which is Go Poke, where he eats fairly often. We got 2 bowls and the Staff was friendly, offering multiple samples as we ordered. The bowls were fresh and the tuna was high quality. Great flavor, nice people. We highly recommend!

    Rebecca C.

    We have never had anything but amazing experiences here. It is pretty pricey (they recently increased their prices) but in my opinion, still worth it! It is two meals for me given they are EXTREMELY generous in their toppings. The sushi is normal amounts but they are so kind and not stingy at all. All of the employees are the nicest restaurant employees I have ever interacted with.

    Poke Bowl with 3 Scoops of Protein
    Nicolas P.

    I had just moved and hadn't eaten all day when I remembered my girlfriend telling me the portions here were gigantic so I had to go try. The fish tasted fresh and delicious, but what was really wild was how many toppings you can add for FREE. On a regular day this would have been 2 meals but today I couldn't stop eating it.

    3 Poke Bowl with 3 Scoops of Protein
    Samantha S.

    Friendly staff who let me try the different proteins. High quality ingredients, high quality fish, and lots of toppings to choose from. My favorite topping was the mango. I will be back!!!

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    Halo Hawaiian BBQ & Poke Bar

    4.4(307 reviews)
    34.2 mi
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    Literally drive 90 min from PA to Halo's because the food is THAT good…read more Halo Hawaiian in Maryland is one of those places you go to because you're hungry, not because it looks flashy -- and honestly, that works in its favor. The space is basic, but the food is what keeps people coming back. The portions are big without feeling sloppy. The chicken katsu is solid: crispy on the outside, still juicy inside, and not drowned in sauce. The BBQ plates are dependable -- sweet, smoky, and cooked well -- especially if you like a mix of meats. Nothing feels overdone, and that's kind of the point. The mac salad deserves a mention because it actually tastes like mac salad, not some watered-down side. Creamy, simple, and it pairs well with everything else on the plate. Rice is cooked right, which shouldn't be a big deal, but it is. It's not trying to be trendy or upscale Hawaiian food. It's just straightforward comfort food that fills you up and tastes good. If you're looking for a reliable spot when you want something hearty and familiar, Halo Hawaiian gets the job done.

    I'm back again! I…read moregrabbed some takeout and decided to try the Kalua pork meal with white rice and mac salad. I also got some teriyaki sauce on the side and I'm glad I did because the pork definitely needed a little sauce. There were onions in the pork that I wished were cooked a bit more, they basically steamed. The flavor was delicious but the takeout bag leaked pork juice (?) all over my other groceries so that kinda sucked. That's the only reason for my 4 stars this time, but the food was amazing as always!

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    3.3(199 reviews)
    5.3 mi
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    Casual dining
    Family-owned & operated

    I was recommended this spot by a coworker who said she visits very frequently and loves the food…read morehere so of course I had to see what the hype is about. They share a space with other businesses in a somewhat food hall/bar type of vibe. Some businesses from the original "the block" food hall have moved here like snocream. There are a lot of different plate, bowl, and combo variations to choose from. For my first time, it was very hard to choose but I opted with the seafood combo which has fried fish, fried shrimp, and a choice of meat. The flavor is amazing especially the bbq marinade on the beef. The batter used for the shrimp and fish tastes the same, a little bland, but light batter not overly greasy. I'm not sure what authentic hawaiian food is supposed to taste like to compare this but I think the seafood needs some kind of sauce. Portion size is great, one combo plate can be shared between two people but u might want to have your own as you're eating it. The take-out menu vs. dine-in menu are a little confusing, I'm not sure which has the better value and/or if theres any difference in portion size or what-not but we got the to-go combo and just ate in store. The dine-in menu I was told just gets plated instead of put in a box but i'm wondering if you get more/less meat in that sense because why are there two different menus? Overall this spot is pretty solid and a different kind of cuisine thats good to have around the area. I will likely come back and update my review as I try the other items on the menu and as they continue to renovate the space.

    Taste good but not cheap for the amount Fast service off…read morepeak hour (5PM) But food has hair in it.

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    4.8(206 reviews)
    20.2 mi
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    in the last 2 months since I've discovered this place I have easily came to this place at LEAST…read more20TIMES!!! A LOT OF PLACES IN THE AREA TO EAT BUT NOTHING BEATS HAWAU!! Always fresh good tasting food and good service thank you!!!

    My friend who grew up in Northern VA raves about HawaU as his favorite Hawaiian spot. To be fair,…read morethere aren't many options, so there's not really any competition. I added this casual spot to my list a couple months ago, but didn't have concrete plans to check it out. Driving to Manassas and back on I-66 from where I live would cost half of my brain cells and all my patience. However, a few friends and I drove out to Shenandoah this past Friday evening, and I made a convincing argument that HawaU would be on the way. By the time we arrived, we were all incredibly hungry and ready to wolf down anything edible. The ordering process was easy: we ordered and paid at the counter, grabbed a seat at one of the few tables, and waited ~10-15 minutes for the food (parts of it are made to order). LOCO MOCO (BOWL) - 9.99 The chipotle-sized bowl was topped with loco moco: white rice base topped with hamburger patty, fried egg, grilled pineapple slice, and a generous pour of beef & mushroom gravy, plus sides of fresh cabbage salad and mac salad. The gravy nostalgically reminded me of the ones I'd get from cafeteria-style school lunches -- thick, salty, slightly starchy, yet oddly comforting. The egg, hamburger patty, and rice were pretty standard, but the familiarity of the gravy tied the whole dish together nicely. Both salads were good -- the cabbage was more light and refreshing, while the mac salad felt a bit heavy after all the loco moco. Since it's my first time eating loco moco, I can't say how it compares to others. However, I found HawaU's incredibly comforting and hearty. It really hit the spot for me, and I ate the whole bowl within 10 minutes. The loco moco is definitely their signature option and a must try. My friends who got the spicy pork bowl and udon thought both were just OK and not special.

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    Capital Musubi - Tysons

    3.7(163 reviews)
    6.5 mi

    I really enjoyed my experience here. My friends and I stopped in on a busy Saturday. We ordered…read moreeverything from the surf and turf, the OG, El Diablo and shrimp tempura. These are definitely supersized musubis. Each one is packed and you can tell by the weight of the carry out boxes. They have a nice variety of menu items which include drinks, onigiris and poke as well. Seating inside is limited but there's plenty around the restaurant. Wait times were short and we each enjoyed our food. There's a wide variety of musubis to choose from including the savory or health conscious ones. Definitely recommend some wet wipes as these musubis got messy.

    Well, well, well! Let's just go straight to the point...the musubi needs a lot of work--A LOT!!!…read more 1. The rice -- WTH! The rice was so soggy!!!They put too much water when making rice, too much water!!! It's so easy--it's one to one (one cup of rice to one cup of water). Taking a bite felt like I was eating mush! Each bite was just plain nasty!!! DANG!!! 2. The menu -- many items on the menu are NOT even Hawaiian (i.e., Hawaiian Macaroni, Hawaiian Kimchi, etc.) -- in Hawaii, we DO NOT eat macaroni and cheese. The ONLY macaroni we eat is Macaroni Salad. As for Hawaiian Kimchi--there is NO SUCH THING! Thats a Korean dish and NOT a Hawaiian dish. Dont disrespect a Korean dish like that! 3. Plastic Wrap -- have we not learned that wrapping hot food items are bad to be wrapped in plastic!?!? Come' on people! There's chemicals in the plastic and when in contact with heat--the chemicals are now on the food!!! One positive...they have hand wipes to wipe your hands before and after you eat! Sorry but as a guy that was born and raised in Hawaii--I know what a good musubi is and this place DOES NOT CUT IT!!! Such a travesty and a disgrace to a Hawaiian delicacy! I ain't coming back here and I'm better off just making my own musubi--THE RIGHT WAY!!! GET IT RIGHT CAPITAL MUSUBI!!!

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    4.2(286 reviews)
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    If you're looking for a spot that offers more than just ayce sushi, Toryumon is the spot for you!…read more We came at a peak dinner time so it did get a little crowded, luckily they take reservations so highly recommended! While we were there multiple larger parties arrived so it does look like they can handle the larger crowds. We were seated closer to the sushi bar/kitchen area but it appeared that there was a larger dining area on the other end of the restaurant. Food wise, i highly recommend the sweet shrimp and scallop sushi! The pieces melted like butter and tasted so creamy! The rice quantity is on the bigger side as well as the portions so be careful when ordering. The ramen was also a hit along with the aged tofu! Those were my top favorites!! Service was decent! Nothing over the top, our server checked in a few times, and the overall service wasn't too slow given the crowd. There is no dedicated parking lot so street parking is it for this area. However, we parked in a garage and it was about a 5-7 min walk so not bad if that's the route you want to go.

    I've gotten take-out from here several times. I've tried several ramen dishes, sushi, and the…read moregrilled mixed veggies. All scrumptious! My husband and I dined in for the first time today, and we were both very impressed with the atmosphere and friendly, attentive staff. Hayden was our server, and he showed exemplary hospitality skills. He made us feel welcome, checked in on us frequently without feeling overbearing, and made sure we knew the AYCE menu is double-sided. Speaking of, the AYCE is such a great deal! I used to live in Vegas, where AYCE sushi is very common. Unfortunately, for most of them, since the focus is on quantity, the quality suffers. This is not the case for Toryumon! Maybe it's because it isn't strictly an AYCE place. You can absolutely order items a-la-carte from their regular menu (as I had done previously for take-out). The items are exactly the same whether you order from the regular menu or the AYCE. Same quality, and, this is important, same size! Yes, you will receive a FULL-SIZED bowl of ramen if you order it from the AYCE menu. Not all of the menu items have descriptions, and I was surprised by some of them (not in a bad way, just wasn't what I was expecting), such as: The avocado salad. I was expecting it to be cubes/chunks of avocado tossed with a dressing. What came out was a lettuce salad with sliced avocado on top. The dressing was good, slightly sweet. It was a good salad, just not at all what I was expecting. The sweet potato sushi roll is served warm, the sweet potato is deep fried, and there is eel sauce on top. The sweet potato rolls I had other places were not fried, and served cold. I really enjoyed this one! Everything seemed very fresh, not a hint of wilting greens or brown avocado to be seen! I am so grateful to live right down the road from this amazing establishment. If you enjoy ramen, sushi, and other Japanese items, def give them a try! There are bathrooms available for guests. What my stars mean: 5 is outstanding, memorable, a place to write home about! A must-experience. Someplace I would love to recommend to tourists, and visit myself again and again. 4 is great, somewhere I'd love to return again and again. Back-up recommendation for tourists. 3 is good. A solid option if I am in the area. I may recommend to locals, but would probably leave it off my list of recommendations for tourists. 2 is ok, but only because it a great value, unique, and/or convenient. 1 means I would not return.

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    4.3(268 reviews)
    15.7 mi
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    This is a fantastic Filipino market with a variety of goods. Frozen Siopao, pan de sal, noodles,…read moresnacks, sauces, everything! The best part is their restaurant and drink bar. I enjoyed the sinigang, yummy. Try the ube drink with boba, super awesome.

    First time at Manila Mart after having heard about it so many times and let's just say I'm…read morepleasantly surprised! I will say prepare a budget cause there's a lot to get, I ended up spending around $40 for everything I got. Let's start with the beef lumpia. It was crispy and tasted pretty good. I'm a sucker for spice so I would've loved it to be a little spicier or maybe offer some chili oil on the side. Next is the star of the show, the lechon kawaii bowl. The pork is so tender and perfectly crispy! I added garlic rice instead of the usual which was a great addition. I asked to try their vinegar sauce which comes with garlic and jalapeño in it which I found to be amazing. Lastly, the taro milk tea is heavenly, I'm still thinking about it!!! The service was friendly and because it was my first time they even offered me a coupon for the next time I come back and I will definitely be back! Plenty of indoor seating as well with a whole market inside where you can find an assortment of Filipino food, snacks, drinks, and desserts.

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