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    Just Poké Ballard

    4.1 (44 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    "No working Restrooms"
    Angie T.

    Health code violation for not having working restrooms during business hours during the Ballard Salmonfest. Update in response - I don't care why it's out of order, it needs to be fixed. And it's pretty sad that you're blaming homeless people for your lack of response to fixing the issue. It's a health code violation and your business could be shut down.

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    Holly M.

    Cute place inside and the staff were nice. I didn't realize this place was a chain and it gives decent portion sizes and it was really good. Overpriced as usual and you have to pay extra for zucchini noodles and avocado $1-$1.50 which is normal I think. I just love how you can pick what you want so it's everything you like. Spent around $20 per bowl. They also sell bubble tea on the opposite side of the restaurant.

    Large poke bowl and boba
    Sophia Y.

    Another poke place and I wish I could give it 5 stars as the service is so awesome here! But remaining fair balanced, have to review the quality of food. First they weigh each scoop on the scale - okay, I get it but wow seemed so intense to be taking the little chopped piece of fish and taking it out from the scale back into the tub. I opted for a large size which enables you to get three protein choices - I went for non flavored salmon, spicy scallop, and spicy tuna. Once they are weighed out, they all get tossed in a sauce you pick. Seems so strange this mixture gets al tossed when some come already flavored... Fish pieces overall were smaller compared to some of the competitor poke places and I wished it had a little bit more of a bite to it. All the toppings were okay and I bet I'll be back here as there's a very convenient DIY tea lab boba in the same location.

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    6 months ago

    I love everything about this place. Wonderful service and wonderful people. I look forward to coming here

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    5 months ago

    Great boba taste! Yummy! Thanks for the boba stop! got the taro lover milk tea with boba

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    I love your drinks and especially your tummy boba! We get the blended fruit smoothie with boba most often. So good!

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    Thank you for your feedback, we hope to see you again.

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    Great poke. Got a large bowl with scallop, spicy salmon and Hawaiian tuna. Spam musubi is great too

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    3 years ago

    Great food and really great service. The setting is grab and go. Would recommend if you are looking to go pick up a good tasty meal quickly.

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    We are glad you lvoed your poke bowls, hope to see you again.

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    2 years ago

    Great service and fresh fish. Stays consistent and always hits. Particularly the house shoyu with spicy solo ;)

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    I love the poke here and always order the spicy tuna bowl! I also love their Mac salad, so delicious!

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    Good place to go if you want a quick lunch. Also has bubble tea! About ~$20 per person.

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    2 years ago

    Great service! Very friendly employees. Food is great, restaurant is kept very clean. Will definitely come back again!

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    3 years ago

    Great, fresh poke with a variety of toppings. It tasted great. I got the spicy salmon and Hawaiian ahi and they satisfied the craving

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    No add on limit. reasonably priced, lovely hawaiian ahi. Good sauce variety. Nice ambiance. Kind staff.

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