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    4.2 (238 reviews)
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    Build Your Own Bowl
    Sara L.

    It was the first time i ordered from here. I ordered for pickup on their website. When i got there my order wasn't ready yet but my friends was. They also got my order wrong and gave me rice instead of zoodles. I went back and complained and they were willing to changed my order to the correct one. The taste was great and for a pretty decent price. Would definitely come again. Taste: 8/10 Service:7/10

    Neet G.

    This place is really bad. First off, I found a rubber gasket the size of a nickel in my food. It was the same color as the ginger, but I don't understand how it got in there. Second, the rice was clumpy and stale -- which makes sense because the location was empty when I got there and had no foot traffic. There likely isn't much turnover at this location.

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    Caroline N.

    Been exploring different restaurant using mealapp. This should really be 3.5*. The place has no seats and more of an order and go location. I showed the mealapp and one of the employees told me to scan the QR code by the cash register which took me a few minutes to find since the wooden plaque was facing the other way and I didn't want to start touching stuff. The crispy shrimp tempura was ready and packed. Thank you for the service. The bowl looks small but in this case, the bowl is very filling! For this review, the sauce or something in the poke bowl overwhelmed all the other ingredients in the bowl and my taste buds that I couldn't taste anything else. In the past, I been here and they give good portions and the sauce isn't overpowering. Have to try again with another item hopefully.

    Poke bowl
    Raphael P.

    Good solid lunch poke spot in the middle of the office building. It can be a little difficult to find. The poke itself was solid and packed a lot of toppings. Solid poke lunch.

    Entrance with signage, lower level of 805 Atrium.
    Jeannie T.

    4.5 Stars...really good Poke. The line moves fairly quickly and the service is good. The ingredients look pretty fresh and tastes great...today was my first visit here, in fact I am still eating as I type this. Funny thing, I kept seeing the signage when I pass by during my breakfast run in the Atrium but never had a chance to try it. First thoughts since I am still chewing away...brown rice was a good choice (I eat too much white rice as it is). And the imitation crab is a great compliment to my salmon and ahi tuna selection. The ingredients and toppings I chose for my custom bowl was random and selected by visuals were the red onion, scallions, pumpkin seeds, garlic crisps (so good!), corn, avocado, roe, and the hijiki seaweed. I also asked for two sauces - the Hullabaloo Ponzu and the Sesame. Perfect combo as both are citrus based. I love citrus w/ my salmon and tuna. Complimentary all around. I dipped a few bites to sample the Hokey Aioli - it's a spicy pepper mayo. The taste was good but personally, I think it may cover up some of the shellfish's natural flavors. I love sushi in its purest form so when I eat it, I don't want to use too much soy or wasabi to hinder the taste. Am totally a fan...will be excited to try some of the other sauces or vinaigrettes. And I didn't use any fruit ingredients this time, which I probably should've. Will try next visit.

    My poké bowl is so full!
    Christina Z.

    The owner here, Shai (sp?), is really nice and friendly! If you get unlucky and have people who don't know what poké is standing before you, you're in for a wait. What I like about this place is the sheer amount of toppings they put on the bowl! I usually order a build my own and add a mix of sesame ponzu / hokey poke sauce to lighten up the mayo. My only sadness is that every time I come, the lotus chips are always out. This spot definitely is one of the better options with a shorter wait, nice public atrium to enjoy your food by the waterfall, and typically enjoy a piano performance while you're eating! I've already told a few friends about this place and they all love it! Looking forward to coming back again in a couple days :)

    Tiffany C.

    Meh, I had high hopes from the Yelp reviews, but based on my experience, I'd say otherwise. I got the Smokey Hokey bowl which came with salmon, onion, cabbage, seaweed salad, crab salad, masago, and cashews. My first bite is always the rice (my theory is that if you could mess up the rice, everything else probably isn't good). To my surprise the rice was soggy, lumpy and sticking together. Not only was the rice cooked poorly, the salmon was literally cooked half way due to it sitting on the hot rice. I'm also not sure how I feel about cashews in a poke bowl either- something about the smokiness and nutty flavor doesn't resonate with poke.

    Annie C.

    Great for lunch and so quick and easy. Highly recommend. Very friendly people and always a highlight of my day. I order through meal pal so the price is always great as well. It's about a $4 lunch through mealpal. The

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    Betty L.

    Hokey Poke is a new spot that opened up in midtown. It can be easy to miss as it is located in a public atrium. You have a wide variety of choices for your base, ranging from different types of rice to salad to even noodles! You can mix and match your main dish. I got a mix of the salmon and ahi tuna. Both were super fresh! I'm normally more of a salmon fan but I think the ahi tuna might have won my heart this time. It just melts in your mouth. They offer so many mix-ins and toppings so you can create your perfect pokebowl. There are no seats directly inside this establishment, but there is plenty of seating in the atrium for you to enjoy your meal. If you go at the right time, you may even find a live pianist playing soothing melodies!

    Made my Build Your Own Bowl
    Sheena K.

    I've been obsessed with the ritual app (I'm in marketing and I still fall for all of this kind of stuff - guilty for Starbucks app stars too haha). Anyway I found this place through ritual and I loved it! They give you a really good amount of food for ~$13. Also super fat cuts of salmon and tuna which is awesome. They could've put more sauce but I won't complain because it still tasted wonderful. I would def come back here again!! Use my code and get $10 off your first order https://invite.ritual.co/SHINA64862 ... lol

    Create your own bowl
    Majer M.

    Ordered poke for lunch! It's really fresh and I do like the creating my own bowl. It contains 2 proteins and many different add on. The portion size is decent, not too big or small but the ingredients' freshness is definitely the highlight. I added extra avo, which came out to be a huge scoop! Would come back again!

    Sammi K.

    My first time experience using ritual app to order my lunch. Piggybacked my colleague's order and ordered Smokey hokey bowl with some additional toppings. The salmon and tuna were pretty fresh and nicely packed with other ingredients. When we went there to pick up the order, the staff probably missed my order as I selected to piggyback my colleague's order so the owner (I believe) apologized and asked me to tell the staff any additional toppings I want to add without charging me, that was a very nice offer although I had already added the extra topping and did not want to waste food. The owner also told us that if we order online for the first time , we will get discounts. Pretty satisfied with the service and the poke. Will come back again!

    Paradise island via mealpal
    Tina M.

    Ordered the Paradise Island via Mealpal. Good low carb option as it doesn't contain rice, but if you need a hearty meal, this isn't it as the portion was small. But if you're trying to eat healthy and lift, this is a good choice. FYI, this is in the basement level of the building and is not visible from the street or the lobby.

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    Excellent poke spot and always clean. Same owners as the Chick Shop next door, really nice and super friendly with their clientele.

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    Wonderful food, service and atmosphere!! Thank you for a wonderful evening. I plan to be back next trip.

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    Does anyone know which of their ingredients/toppings/sauces include nuts/seed based? They do not list an allergen list anywhere

    Hi Amy none of out ingredients contain nuts. Our tahini is made from pure sesame if it considered as… 

    Does anyone have any idea how many calories there would be in a scoop of their salmon? I usually get two scoops of salmon but how many calories or what is the size of a scoop. 1/3 cup?

    Hello Farzin. We serve about 4oz of salmon which is about 166 calories.

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    Hanamizuki Cafe

    Hanamizuki Cafe

    4.2
    (624 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    Hanamizuki Cafe is a sit down onigiri spot that stands out from the usual grab and go format most…read moreplaces doing this style of food tend to default to. I found the space clean, thoughtfully designed, and with a cozy cafe feel that made it worth lingering in rather than just stopping through. I ordered the combo set, which comes with miso soup, two onigiri, and a set of sides that included tamago. The karaage onigiri is the move here. The filling was satisfying and the flavors were well balanced in a way that made it easy to see why it keeps coming up as a favorite. Individual onigiri are priced in the four to six dollar range, which makes ordering a few to try different fillings a low risk decision. The miso soup that came with the combo was comforting and rounded out the meal without feeling like an afterthought. The unagi onigiri in the combo was where I would pump the brakes. It was good, though I felt it was a little heavier on the rice. The mentaiko and mayo is another strong option if you want something with a bit more richness, and the tuna yuzu is worth keeping in mind for a lighter, brighter pick. Kinoko with five types of Japanese mushroom and scallion is a solid choice if you want something on the vegetarian side that does not feel like a compromise. The cafe fills up and popular fillings sell out, so arriving earlier gives you the best shot at getting your first choice across the board.

    My favorite mentaiko rice ball! The filling to rice ratio was perfect and I thought the set combo…read morewas a great price. The hojicha latte was just ok to me as it tasted more milky than tea forward, but I'd come back to try their matcha drinks. It's a cute little spot with indoor seating and friendly staff.

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    Noreetuh

    Noreetuh

    4.3
    (696 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$$

    I love this place and always bring new people! I came in on a Saturday night (no reservation) but…read morewas seated within 10 minutes. Our server, Pye, recognized me and that made my day!! Shoutout to her because she let us linger and never rushed us and always has a smile on her face! Service overall is great and our waters were constantly being refilled. My first and I shared: - yellowtail Musubi - scallop Musubi: this was good but I think I prefer yellowtail or a more traditional spam Musubi. - chicken loco moco: I always get this because it hits! It's honestly a lot of chicken and my friends and I never finish. - Hawaiian macaroni salad: I always order this because the portion that comes with the chicken loco moco isn't enough and I always want more. - cabbage: this was on the house and honestly my new favorite dish! I love cabbage

    I can't believe I didn't find out about Noreetuh until this year!!! I had such a memorable meal…read morehere. The staff really makes you feel special when you're celebrating an occasion. I had indicated on Resy that this was for a graduation, and when I arrived, they printed a message on the menu "congratulations on graduating!!!" And at the end of our meal they asked if we wanted to take an Instax photo and they offered us markers and a pin to hang it up on the wall. I love that they do this!!! The walls are mostly covered with these photos as well as some custom menus they printed for people. The meal was awesome and for two of us we shared: - Classic spam musubi - Spicy salmon musubi - Taiwanese cabbage - Iberico rib meat - Mentaiko spaghetti My faves were the spicy salmon musubi, the iberico, and the spaghetti. I would def return!!!

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    Braddahs

    Braddahs

    3.0
    (76 reviews)
    1.8 mi

    Fantastic value and great flavor bowls. The portions are generous and they have lots of options,…read moreincluding making your own bowl (poke or two BBQ proteins) and pre-made bowls. We ordered delivery (can't comment on the restaurant space of service) and it arrived hot and fresh. We tried the make your own poke bowl with salmon and tuna (you get to pick two which I really like), over white rice with edamame, cucumber, avocado, mango, sesame seeds, onion crisps, seaweed salad and the poke sauce (with a side of siracha aiolic) along with the two protein BBQ bowl with beef bulgogi and pork katsu, with cole slaw and mac and cheese over hawaiian fried rice with katsu sauce. The katsu was still crispy and while I don't normally care much for fried rice, the hawaiian fried rice was very good. The poke bowl was fresh with a good amount of fish and again, I loved all of the toppings and things that you can add for free (the avocado is extra). Both bowls were very tasty and good sized portions. Given the quality and quantity, the prices were very reasonable (especially compared to other poke places) and I would definitely order from here again.

    Yet another crappy ghost kitchen disguising itself as a real restaurant to an undiscerning public…read morethat doesn't question anything on delivery apps. None of the uncanny AI slop photos of the food ever resemble the actual slop actually being served out of some sketchy nondescript door. There's at least two other fake restaurants besides this one that I've caught operating out of this specific 5th Ave location ("Glazed Hen" Korean fried chicken is another one), but whichever group runs them always sets up the same slate of fake restaurants in the same buildings. 1140 Utica Ave in Brooklyn is another known physical location they operate this scam out of. In the meantime I need for y'all to be a bit smarter when you go on these apps. DoorDash usually labels ghost kitchen junk "virtual brand" in small print on the store page, but UberEats and the rest all lie. If it's a place with a weird name that you never heard of that's delivering at all hours and has a suspiciously high rating on the delivery apps compared to here on Yelp, despite having no internet presence to speak of (no social media) it's a huge red flag. Don't support this scam.

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    Kona Coffee Roasters - Chelsea

    Kona Coffee Roasters - Chelsea

    4.1
    (77 reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    My bestie and I visited my sister and one of the days we stopped in for some caffeine. I haven't…read morebeen to this location before, but my sister said that she heard good things about it. I tried the Hawaiian Latte and my bestie tried the Honey Almond Latte. We both enjoyed our drink, but if I realized how much syrup was in the Hawaiian Latte I would have passed on that. Well, it was vacation and no need to obsess over sugars on one stop. The reason I have a low rating was frankly due to the lack of customer service. I'm from out of town and maybe it's an expectation of mine to greet customers, and let them know when their order is ready, but there was none of that. The young man and gal were talking amongst themselves and didn't string up conversation or engage in any way shape or form. I'm not expecting to become the baristas friend, but acknowledgement is necessary in a customer service based job. Plenty of other spots to choose from in the city.

    I've never had a matcha from Kona before, I normally get the iced Hawaiian latte. But I'm slowly…read morebecoming a matcha girlie so I was recommended the iced blueberry matcha ($7.25 exact). The blueberry flavor is subtle but the matcha isn't too matcha-y, so great ratio! It's also the perfect shade of matcha green. My only "complaint" is that it took a while to get my drink. I'm surprised by how busy they were busy at 2:30 pm on a weekday. 3 other people also ordered matcha drinks so I had to wait since they bulk made them.

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    Omusubi Gonbei

    Omusubi Gonbei

    4.5
    (257 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$

    RICE BALLS ARE LIFE…read more I divert myself to Grand Central Station instead of Penn, just so I can take the walk to get rice balls. Every time. Best food going on in midtown.

    Omusubi Gonbei is a small Japanese counter inside Katagiri Market in Midtown East that specializes…read morein freshly made onigiri filled with a wide variety of traditional ingredients. The setup is simple and geared toward grab-and-go meals, making it an easy stop when I want something quick that still feels fresh and satisfying. The smell of warm rice and toasted nori immediately gives the counter an authentic, comforting feel. The onigiri were the highlight of my visit. Made with high-quality Japanese rice and wrapped in crisp seaweed, each rice ball was generously filled and held together perfectly without being overly packed. I especially enjoyed the salmon and spicy tuna, though there are plenty of other options like mentaiko, braised pork belly, umeboshi, and pickled mustard greens. The balance between the seasoned rice and flavorful fillings made each one simple yet incredibly satisfying. Beyond the onigiri, the menu includes a few classic sides that make it easy to turn a snack into a full meal. A bowl of miso soup or an order of karaage pairs well with the rice balls, and grabbing a bottle of green tea completes a light but filling lunch. I also appreciated how easy it was to mix and match a few different flavors to try more than one filling in a single visit. The service was quick and efficient, with the staff keeping everything moving even during a busy lunch rush. Since it is located inside Katagiri Market, seating is very limited, so it works best as a takeout stop before heading back to work or finding a nearby place to sit. Overall, Omusubi Gonbei is an excellent place for a quick and authentic Japanese meal in Midtown East. The fresh rice, generous fillings, and simple, comforting flavors make it a spot I would happily return to whenever I am craving a satisfying grab-and-go lunch.

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    Fortune Bowl

    Fortune Bowl

    4.4
    (19 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    This is one of my go to place for affordable eats. I ate…read morehere a number of times for lunch, and it has not been a disappointment each time I visit here. It is a small Hawaiian place that serves fresh food. The owner is friendly. The portion size of the food is a lot, so you will definitely not get hungry. Below are a few items that I had tried: Sushi Taco - I typically get ahi tuna or salmon (both are always fresh) mixed with spicy mayo. Hawaiian BBQ Plate - you have the option to do 1 to 3 proteins with 2 sides. The proteins that I typically pick are chicken katsu, bulgogi beef, or grilled shrimp. The sides that I typically pick are seaweed salad, charred broccoli, and crabmeat salad. Poke Bowl - you can't go wrong with picking ahi tuna or salmon (assuming you have no issues eating raw food) as your protein. Gyoza - it is fried and crispy, and I would recommend this over the pork dumplings. Pork Dumplings - it is so-so. The skin on the dumplings is too thick. Spam Musubi - it's just spam meat & seaweed wrapped over rice. Nothing too special. Overall, give this place a try if you're ever around this area!

    Scallion pancake burrito for $10.95 unfortunately did not live up to expectations. I came on a…read morerainy weekday afternoon, and was the only person in the store. You get to build your burrito by picking two proteins: charred chicken thigh, herb roasted chicken, tender prime beef, shrimp, ahi tuna (raw), salmon (raw), crabmeat, spicy tuna, or tofu. All burritos include cucumber, lettuce, onion, cilantro, pickled radish, wonton crisps, and avocado. I chose ahi tuna and salmon. I'm used to my scallion pancakes being crispy. Unfortunately, this scallion pancake was kind of soggy. I ate it at a countertop at the front of the store, so it wasn't like I was carrying it in a takeout box and it got soggy over time. I wanted to like it, especially since it's got everything I like: scallion pancake, ahi tuna, salmon, veggies, all wrapped up into burrito form. But the soggy scallion pancake was kind of a letdown.

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    Chikarashi

    Chikarashi

    4.1
    (549 reviews)
    3.0 mi
    $$

    I came here with a group of at least 8 people - seating is very limited here but we were glad seats…read morewere opened that day we went. I think we took up most of the space. Please also note it's high top seating so it's not really intended for group seating. I don't eat raw fish but the group does. Thankfully the menu had cooked options so I ordered the roasted black cod. It was delicious! The fish tasted so fresh and sweet. The food also came out pretty quickly for an order of 8!

    I do not like writing reviews when I only try 1 item from the menu and it is to go, but I got…read moresimilar feedback from others who ordered delivery with me. Since it was delivery, I cannot say anything about the restaurant itself (service, decoration, vibe etc), I can only comment on the food. I tried the goma shoyu tuna and others went with the negitoro don tartare and sichuan chili salmon. The feedback overall was it was too expensive for the portion size. The portion wasn't small, but it certainly wasn't big. We were all still a little hungry after eating our bowls. Regarding my order, the goma shoyu tuna, the fish was good, but not great and for my bowl at least, I felt it was lacking in flavor. I did not taste any chili oil and the only real flavor present in the dish came from the seaweed salad. Chikarashi does not allow you to make your own poke bowl, which I feel is unfortunate. I usually like to get both tuna and salmon and add a bunch of toppings/ingredients and that is not an option for any of their bowls.

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    Salmon Ikura Chirashi! Really great balance of flavor 5/5! IG: @amei.eats
    Salmon Ikura Chirashi! Really great balance of flavor 5/5! IG: @amei.eats
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    L&L Hawaiian Barbecue

    L&L Hawaiian Barbecue

    3.9
    (69 reviews)
    2.5 mi

    ((4.5 stars)) L&L…read moreHawaiian Barbecue serves up a variety of Hawaiian comfort foods from plates of barbecued meat + rice + macaroni salad to saimin (noodle dishes) to musubis and burgers & sandwiches. picked up dinner here back in July. meant to review sooner, but LIFE. ordered BBQ Chicken plate-- thin slices of chicken in bbq sauce. the chicken is a mix of sweet and savory. thin grilled slices of meatiness. the rice is essential bc it soaks up the bbq sauce and grilled chicken flavors. the Hawaiian style macaroni salad brings the tasty carbs of tanginess & creaminess with a touch of sweetness. the way the plate mixes flavors into satisfying umami-ness. the helping is generous and i split the platter into two meals because there was so much of everything. SPAM Musubi--served warm. grilled spam + rice, wrapped in crispy seaweed. this was fine. all the flavors are there. however i would stick with the bigger bites on the menu or another side order of macaroni salad. the interior is well-maintain, clean, and casual sit-down interior. there's a decent amount of tables if you want to dine in. the staff is friendly and accommodating. my to-go order was neatly wrapped up and bagged. if you are looking for a different kind of comfort food, L&L Hawaiian Barbecue has got a lot of options for you. it's also nice to have a place to grab some enjoyable Hawaiian calories without a 10-hour plane flight! though, i'd still rather be in Maui or the Big Island--when are we getting that teleportation thing going?? Ha

    I couldn't wait to get my hands on some L&L but I was pretty letdown. Maybe I made the wrong move…read moreby ordering some non Hawaiian stuff from there. Lumpia - 2/5. Im giving it just 1 star for the crispiness but it's not authentic lumpia by any means. It tasted more like those bootlegged spring rolls from Chinese American takeout restaurants. Each roll was also very skinny/lacked filling. Saimin w chicken katsu - 2/5. To be fair I've never had Hawaiian style ramen before so I don't know if saimin is supposed to taste like this. But if I had to choose between a bowl of ramen from a Japanese restaurant or this saimin, you can't pay me to choose the latter. It was like a whitewashed version of ramen, in which the broth had a vegetable flavor and not rich at all. The toppings were Naruto slices and bits of veggies. The katsu was ok but not memorable. Loco moco plate - 3/5 my husband loves loco moco so I had to get it for him. I was surprised it came with two eggs (you get to choose how you want them done) and two Patties. So basically two servings in this plate! Despite the generous portion, the food was just alright. We had loco moco from vert frais (jap French fusion eatery in LIC) recently, and that was so much better. The patty here was neither tender nor juicy. The sauce was pretty average but vert frais' was above average. I was really looking forward to the macaroni salad in the plate but they didn't give a lot (they piled it on some rice so it looked like more than it was). The Mac salad was also a little on the plainer side. Only had a couple of carrot shreds I'm tempted to come back to try their seafood but I have my doubts

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