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Koi Poke

4.8 (512 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 1 week ago

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Moderate noise
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Medium poke bowl
Kimberly P.

Coming from California, I have yet to have good poke in Arizona....until I had Koi Poke. The fish tasted very fresh and there were a number of different toppings to add on top. Seaweed salad and the avocado were a must for me! This was absolutely delicious and I cannot believe this is available in Arizona. I wish it was closer to where I lived but I will visit again when I'm in the area. What an incredible gem!

Salmon, spicy tuna, and Hawaiian tuna bowl with cucumber, green onion, and ginger. WOW.
Lizzie D.

Where do I even start. I dream about this bowl daily. This is the best poke bowl in the entire valley. They source the best quality fish (I know someone that used to work there and they emphasized how good the quality is). I went there around 5:00pm and the rice was extremely fresh, cucumbers were crisp, green onions nice and crunchy, I cleaned the entire bowl. Not to mention a great price point for a healthy fantastic quality meal ($16). The workers were very friendly, ask how my day is going, very outgoing. Good music in there as well. It's a very popular sport for people in the area.

Jessica G.

So good!! Loved this place. Everything was so fresh, savory, crunchy and full of deliciousness. So good that I will go and get several bowls for my meal prep lunches. This will definitely be on my weekly rotation.

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Ian S.

The vibes here are immaculate. The workers are so nice and so helpful. The ingredients are so fresh and so tasty. I'm definitely going to be coming back here for fresh poke bowls next time I'm in Scottsdale.

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Arpi H.

I waited 9 months to enjoy poke again and Koi helped satisfy that craving! I had never been to this location and stopped by for the first time. They have a bar inside, lots of seating and have a nice outdoor patio as well. I love how spacious and clean this location is. The fish and other toppings are fresh and delicious. The service was wonderful!! The young man making my bowl was generous with the portions. This happy mama can't wait to be back.

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Marlene C.

Stopped by on a Tuesday around 1 p.m. plenty of parking, & only two workers. I order a medium bowl. 1/2 spring mix, 1/2 brown rice, 2 scoops spicy tuna, 1 scoop shrimp, edamame, crab, avocado, dry toppings with their different sauces. It was tasty & fresh. Only thing wrong was the $2 1/2 hard avocado. Thought it would've come smashed & mixed in but it wasn't. Was too hard to mix it in my bowl. I ended up taking it home to make guacamole. Next door looks like a fitness class got out so there was a line forming. Which was right next to the table I choose to sit at. The bar area had a tv to watch but subtitles were on. $18.84

Salmon, shrimp, white rice + more!!
Zorica Dawn B.

First time here and it was amazing! From the service to the menu items. The seating was nice and spacious, not overcrowded like the other places. Highly recommend!

Shirley N.

Being a visitor from out of town we rely on recommendations from the locals. In this case the locals being the concierge at our resort who provided us a list of eats that the resort staff have personally eaten at. This was our golf getaway but we'd yet played golf due to adverse weather. We wanted something light for dinner. Being Asian we will gravitate toward Asian influenced food which is relatively light compared to other cuisines. We settled on poke. I read the Yelp reviews and decided it fit the bill. Located in a strip mall we made our way over. This is a very informal place. There are several steps you need to undertake in order to come up with a personalized poke bowl. What size bowl? What type of rice? White or brown? Or greens instead. From there you select your protein. Then your toppings, Then your sauce. And finally your garnishes. We did a lot of aah and hmm. But hubby and I each got a crafted poke bowl by the time we hit the cashier. We did a grab n go, and went back to our resort to enjoy. The fish was fresh. I got the Hawaiian tuna and yellowtail. I went with the ponzu sauce. Each scoop was on the smaller portion size but enough to satisfy the palate. Hubby got the Hawaiian tuna, salmon, and octopus. Spicy shoyu sauce. Plenty of parking in the strip mall. Overall 3.5 stars.

Jenifer R.

Bella is awesome. Always smiling and knows our orders from heart. If you see Bella working - you've got a GREAT person assisting you on delicious poke!

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Very good poke bowl. Service was quick. Staff was very courteous. Easy parking of vehicle.

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5 months ago

food is amazing here, always. Fresh, good variety, and relatively affordable and it is amazingly good.

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Visiting from out of state and found on Yelp. Fast, friendly, fresh, great portions, tasty.

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It is so fresh and delicious and the staff is awesome! They are always super friendly and professional. This is the best poke bowl in AZ

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Ask the Community - Koi Poke

Are you open during Corona Virus closures in some restaurants?

Yes

Is this the best poke in the middle of a desert? Would anyone here know if it's actually good? Scottsdale food is bad in general.

It's one of my favorite poke places. I imagine Scottsdale food could be better, or your lack of sun… 

Is the snow ice dairy free?

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Koibito Poke - Gainey Village - Tuna bowl

Koibito Poke - Gainey Village

4.6(178 reviews)
6.3 mi
•$$

After missing the Fashion sq location we were delighted to find the Gainey Ranch location close by…read more As with many other locations, food is fresh, clean and delicious. If you've never been to a Koibito, think of it like a Mod, Chipotle only much much healthier and better. Choose your bowl base, proteins range from fresh salmon, tune, shrimp and octopus. Theres a set of flavourful bowls or completely customise your bowl choosing your own combination of sauces and ingredients. Theres over 20 addition toppings to choose from, Cilantro, Masiago, Green Onions, Ginger, green peppers, shaved Brussels, avocado, cucumber and much much more. Don't forget to sign up for thier loyalty program, their points add up very quickly and you'll soon get a free $15 bowl.

You will find Koibito Poke in The Shops at Gainey Village shopping plaza. They specialize in poke…read morebowls both with many types of raw fish, 2 types of chicken, shrimp, octopus, spicy crab and tofu. As your base, you can order white or brown rice, cauliflower rice or mixed greens. We both ordered the Koibito bowl; one with mixed greens and one with white rice. The bowl comes with salmon, Hawaiian tuna & ahi tuna, sriracha aioli, cucumbers, edamame, cilantro, seaweed salad, sesame seeds, chopped Brussels sprouts, kale, & ginger. They have a handy paper reference so that you may choose your base, ,protein, sauce & toppings. The bowls were very fresh and good. It is a very rich in protein meal. We were only able to eat half of the meal. Tops are provided for take out of your bowl. The place is clean and orderly. Staff are helpful and will give you suggestions if needed. Shared parking and a WiFi password is available at the counter.

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Koibito Poke - Gainey Village - Gainey location

Gainey location

Koibito Poke - Gainey Village - Salmon bowl

Salmon bowl

Koibito Poke - Gainey Village - Medium Poke Bowl

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Koibito Poke - Arcadia

Koibito Poke - Arcadia

4.5(259 reviews)
12.3 mi
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I randomly dropped in here for lunch on the weekend. Parking was easy- we parked out front. The…read morerestaurant was surprisingly empty. One person did come in about the same time as us. All tables and the restaurant were very clean. Service was fast, even with 1 person in front of us. The waitresses were friendly and helpful. When we got seated, I noticed there were stacks of the same book at each table. We wondered what the story was. It turns out the owner of the restaurant wrote this book. The POKĒ bowls were fresh and surpassed my expectations. I was able to order one for myself using their toppings that had plenty of flavor yet was fitting to the Mediterranean diet. I did this by customizing my bowl. The other option was to order a pre-made bowl.

We stopped by Koibito Poke - Arcadia on a Sunday 45 minutes or so before close. I was in the mood…read morefor some poke. Located in a shopping center they share with several other businesses, free parking was a breeze. Ambiance (3/5): Pretty much your run-of-the-mill fast casual restaurant. A little small but clean and comfortable. Not remarkable in any way but does the job. Partially a sit-down place and partially a grab-and-go type place. Service (4/5): You order at the counter and they make your bowl right then and there. The guy working was friendly, maybe even a tad bit too friendly. He was trying to start conversations constantly while we were more interested in just ordering our food. Another nice touch is that they had free books you could leave with. I'm not sure if there's a connection to the owner, but either way, I snagged one. We were still eating when they closed, so they ended up kicking us out a few minutes later. Not a big deal, but it would have been nice for a little cushion as they were cleaning. Drinks (4/5): No alcoholic beverages, but they do have better than your run-of-the-mill soft drinks. Tractor sodas plus fresh juices/lemonades (with three to choose from). Exactly what I hope for at places like this. Food (4.5/5): I created my own bowl (they have preset ones if that's more your style). You choose your size (basically with each size upgrade, you get an extra scoop of protein). I went with three scoops (two Hawaiian ahi tuna and one Asian chicken). The Asian chicken is cooked (one of the few options here that is). Which gives an option for those that aren't into raw food. And it's also one of the few non-seafood options. The chicken was well marinated. On the flip side, I'm a big fan of tuna. I've been to Hawaii which perhaps has the best tuna in the world. The sweet marinade here worked perfectly with the flavorful tuna. The proteins were a hit. For my base, I went with brown rice (white rice is also an option). I added a bunch of toppings including edamame, cucumber, furikake, crispy onions, cucumber salad, black sesame seeds, and corn. I went with their signature sauce and also got their yuzu ponzu and teriyaki on the side. The first two were delicious. The teriyaki, while good, was a little sweeter than your typical teriyaki (I like the classic version). A filling meal and a pretty affordable one.

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Koibito Poke - Arcadia - More sitting area

More sitting area

Koibito Poke - Arcadia
Koibito Poke - Arcadia

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Poke Paradise- Sushi Bowls & Boba Teas - Hawaiian Ahi, spicy ahi, japanese scallops, shrimp, wasabi soy sauce, and sliced avocados with a delicious Aloha Orange Passion juice

Poke Paradise- Sushi Bowls & Boba Teas

4.8(103 reviews)
10.5 mi
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Wow, I would have taken pictures but we are it too fast! To start the staff was great, I knew…read moreexactly what I wanted as did my son, but my wife and daughter were nervous ordering because they aren't seafood fans They were indulging my cravings and saw the soy sesame chicken option. The girls helping build the bowls were amazing, patient and friendly as they decided and had questions about mix ins, sauces, and toppings. The bowls were filled perfectly with a great balance of flavors and texture. The sushi rice was cooked ideally great texture and flavor. The ahi and salmon were fresh and portioned well. I cannot believe I slept on this location for this long, I feel like I can never get those years of experience back now. For what it's worth the Fry's up the road and the Sprouts across the street do Poke as well and charge the same amount, theirs are absolute garbage compared to Poke Paradise quality, quantity, and ability to customize it yourself. Not even close, and the staff here was welcoming and made it feel worthwhile to go out to eat. I will note the place was also immaculate and clean, the girls building the bowls were attentive to not mix toppings and meats etc. Overall this was one of the better experiences our family has had eating out lately, and we will definitely be back. If you are Poke curious, or an aficionado this is a great local place that deserves supporting.

Genuinely the best Poke experience I've had anywhere. I'm a California native visiting Arizona for…read moretraining for work, figured I can't go wrong with Poke, something I love! It's 105 degrees out, I just got out of a 5hr training after a 2hr flight from Cali, and I am EXHAUSTED. Welp as I said, I chose Poke to eat, and before even going to my hotel, and I genuinely made the best choice possible. Why? Because I was greeted by the kind, smiling and bubbly light of a person named Paola! She offered for me to try some samples to make sure I liked what they had before buying, greeted me with a smile, explained their process and engaged with me like a human and not just a customer which I genuinely appreciated. Thank you Paola for bringing so much light to my day and my week. You are amazing! Keep being the amazing bubbly human you are! You are going so many places in life, I see it already! Cheers!

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Interior Dining Area

Poke Paradise- Sushi Bowls & Boba Teas - 2 protein poke bowl (salmon & yellow tail) Sauces: house spicy & creamy sesame. Unique in bowl: shirataki noodles and shichimi togarashi

2 protein poke bowl (salmon & yellow tail) Sauces: house spicy & creamy sesame. Unique in bowl: shirataki noodles and shichimi togarashi

Poke Paradise- Sushi Bowls & Boba Teas - Mango lemonade with mango popping boba. Fun boba and refreshing.

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Mango lemonade with mango popping boba. Fun boba and refreshing.

Zu Izakaya

Zu Izakaya

4.5(1.9k reviews)
14.0 mi
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Locally owned & operated
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* Food: Rated 10 out of 10 for high quality * Ambience: Calm…read moreand relaxing, great for a chill time * Service: Friendly and efficient staff.

The food was actually very good, which makes the experience even more disappointing because the…read moreservice was absolutely horrible. We were a party of 12 visiting on vacation, and none of us are from the area. We ordered spam musubi and a chicken skewer as appetizers. Both appetizers arrived well after our entrees had already been served and we had essentially finished eating. Each time we asked about them, we were repeatedly told, "They're coming." Mind you, these are simple appetizers that should not take anywhere near that long to prepare. When we asked for the third time, we finally asked that the appetizers be cancelled since we had already finished our meal. At that point, the gentleman working the front area , tall, with red hair, loudly yelled from across the restaurant, in an extremely rude and confrontational tone, "It's already on the grill!" There was absolutely no reason to speak to paying customers that way. His response was unprofessional, unnecessary, and honestly created a very hostile and uncomfortable feeling during what should have been an enjoyable dinner, especially while our group was on vacation and simply trying to enjoy a meal together. When the appetizers eventually came out, we left them sitting there because we were already done eating and ended up taking them to go. He eventually told us they would be removed from the bill, which we appreciated, but that did not excuse the way the situation was handled. Again, the food was good, but good food does not make up for poor service and especially not for an employee speaking to customers in an aggressive and disrespectful manner. Management should seriously address how customers are treated, because the interaction with this particular employee overshadowed what could have otherwise been a good dining experience for our party of 12.

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Zu Izakaya
Zu Izakaya
Zu Izakaya - Izakaya dinner

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