I ordered a big takeout order for 6 people for pickup from Poke Sushi. Their online ordering has a…read moregood option where you can specify the names of the person to whom each dish belongs. Everything was plated up excellently according to instructions and everyone was pleased with what they had. I got the Sweet Potato Roll, a chef's Veggie Roll, and the Pickled Rick which came with mango and pickled ginger and which was a real treat. Poke Sushi has risen to the top of my list of sushi restaurants in the Rochester area. Check them out, they do a great job!

My husband does not eat sushi but when I saw this place had a kobe burger, I convinced him to give…read moreit a try. To be honest, we didn't have high hopes for a burger at a sushi place, but I would have been jealous had my sushi not been incredible. The burger had the perfect char and was medium rare to order. The special sauce was great. This sushi place has a lot of creative options I haven't seen elsewhere. I had the O-ren and the tuna una - both fantastic. I wish some of the other choices didn't have cucumber but I would have had a hard time narrowing my choices down otherwise. The bartender was new but he made my husband the best old fashioneds he's had in awhile. Very smooth. I had a refreshing lavender lemon bubbly gin based cocktail and a glass of plum wine with my sushi. Service is great. The restaurant is cozy. It rivals some of our best sushi places in Buffalo. I wish we had it here.

Post-Hawaii update: I still think Pokelava's poke bowl slaps. The fish isn't quite as fresh as what…read moreyou'll find on the islands (because, well, geography), but it still satisfies the craving. And honestly? I love the toppings. Pokelava leans into the chaotic joy of "build-your-own," and sometimes I want that maximalist experience -- crispy onions, spicy mayo, seaweed salad, and every crunchy thing they'll let me pile on. It's like a flavor party where everyone's invited. But Hawaii poke taught me something: restraint. Simplicity. Respect for the fish. There, the bowls are quieter -- no sauce tsunami, no mountain of mix-ins -- just fresh ahi, a dash of shoyu, maybe a sprinkle of green onion. The kind of bowl that looks you in the eyes and says, "I don't need a crunchy topping to be beautiful." Still, Pokelava isn't trying to be Hawaii. It's playing its own game -- fast, convenient, and comfortingly consistent. After tasting the gold standard, I've come to appreciate Pokelava not for what it lacks, but for what it unapologetically is: a solid, build-your-own poke spot that lets you be a little unhinged with your toppings and still get a good meal out of it. Would I fly across the Pacific for it? No. Will I still walk across the street for it? Absolutely. And if they keep giving me quarters for laundry? Lifelong loyalty, sealed.

Decent, reasonably priced poke spot with lots of topping options. Staff was a little unfriendly and…read moredefinitely was trying to rush although there was no line or crowd or anything which was strange. I got a build your own bowl with zoodles and rice as my base. There are lots of protein options, all cut too small imo, but they were fairly generous with portions. I had the seared tuna and salmon. For mix ins I added cucumber, edamame, mango cabbage, and onion. I liked how they mixed everything together instead of just piling it on top. They also mix in the sauce which is great. I had the sesame ginger. For toppings you can choose three, and I opted for seaweed salad, kani salad, and corn. I also got nori strips and wasabi/ginger. Kani salad wasn't the best but other than that everything was fresh and tasty. Idk if I'd rush back but it was good! I would get it again. Bowl with two proteins was $13.50 before tax.

This place is located in a mall outside of Rochester.... I believe it's in Ontario County. It was…read morehard to find an Acai place in upstate NY in general, but this place service pretty good Acai bowls. FYI - The restaurant name is no longer Shaloka but Shaka.

4.5 Stars I was…read morequite impressed with the Açai and Poke bowls from Shaloka / Shaka. We DoorDashed the order and the food came nicely prepared and packaged with order labels and our names written on top of the lids. Pleasantly surprised to discover that Shaloka is a food court stand in Eastview Mall. The quality of their bowls exceeded my expectations of typical food court food. What sets Shaloka apart from Tai Chi is their fruit bowls (Açai and Pitaya/Dragonfruit) and also their Signature Bowls. The fruit bowls are super refreshing and are akin to a smoothie in a spoon and bowl format. Their Signature Bowls also take the guesswork out of it. They are recipes that have already been tested. They are still customizable and you can even build your own like at Tai Chi if you wanted to. I got their Signature Hawaiian Classic bowl and it was delicious. Ahi tuna, salmon, avocado...enough said. It was yummy and I actually really loved their brown rice. It was short grain and had some good texture. Overall, it's the best poke i've had in Rochester, which isn't saying too much because there aren't too many other options. But still, the bowls are well-composed and feel more like a whole dish than a bunch of toppings thrown on top of rice.

Stopped in for lunch during the week while I was on the road for work. It was a bit odd trying to…read moreget into the parking lot, but once I was in, it was easy. Food was delicious and Tai Chi is one of my favorites so I try to stop in if I am at any of their locations. The chicken rice bowl with the thai dressing is my absolute favorite.

Smaller establishment than what I usually go to. Very friendly staff…read more The menu is the same in all franchise spots. And I end up eating the same with slight variations. I'll try the Sushi Burrito next time. Beef Rice Bowl-generous portion of some kind of Beef, Sautéed Onions, Green Onions, 1/2 Hard Boiked Egg & Rice. Taichi Green Tea Milk. Satisfying. It has a white board for people to write on. The background music was funky Asian-American-Spanish.

My first visit here, definitely will not be my last. We walked in, it is a small restaurant, very…read moreclean, simple, perfect for a casual lunch or dinner. The kitchen was spotless. The Chef was making our sushi in the front of the restaurant. Which is really important to me. A chef who doesn't hide his kitchen is confident in the quality of their food, and their cleanliness. I ordered 2 sushi rolls. I cannot remember which ones. But they were extremely fresh and tasty. I will think on it while typing and see if I remember. I have "Chemo Brain" so it hard. I know you're not supposed to have Sushi while on Chemo, but I have been craving it for weeks. I decided it was time for treat. My Dr told me yes, as long as I picked a top notch place. My husband is skeptical of sushi, so I ordered him shrimp fried rice, and Hibachi beef with veggies and rice. We ordered online, ahead of time while we were out running errands. We arrived early. We were graciously welcomed by both the Chef, and a very nice woman. We took it to go, and drove home. Super easy, and I think it is a husband and wife team. A very kind woman packed our bags. I was so happy that she put the Sushi In a separate bag, than the hot food. This might sounds simple, but it is a HUGE mistake that many restaurants make. I usually always get my sushi hot or salads wilted by steam when we order to go, so it was a nice treat, that care and common sense was used. The sushi was amazing. Ooh I remember now! lol. 1 of my dishes was a tempura roll, with Tuna on top, Avocado, and spicy sauce. The 2nd dish was similar, but made with real crab meat. It had something in it that gave it nice crunch. May have been tempura chips. My husband liked the shrimp fried rice, they chopped the shrimp up small, so at first he didn't see any. But he liked the flavors. He said it made the flavor more consistent. The Beef Hibachi dish, he said wasn't worth it. Too little beef. There were a lot of squash in the mixed veggies. He is not a squash fan. I helped him eat it and I liked it. But I can see that the portions are not "Big man" sized. Which I knew taking him there. But Japanese food is not usually pig out plates. It's nice healthy food. That's is what I wanted, and since I am sick, I got what I wanted. haha! He actually really enjoyed my Sushi. He didn't finish the shrimp fried rice, so he cooked up some chicken later that evening, and mixed it with the shrimp fried rice. we ate again as a 2nd meal. It was delicious. We both decided they have excellent sushi, one of the best places I've had in Rochester. We will be coming back again. We will probably stick with Sushi and maybe try their noodles. I think next time we will eat there. Even though we had some things we didn't care for. I did want to judge the menu, until we try more of it. It was touted on Google and Yelp as a sushi restaurant, not as a full service Japanese restaurant. As a result I am giving a pass on what we didn't like. Because what we did like was AMAZING.

Maybe it's been a while since I've been to a sushi restaurant versus pick up at Wegmans, but I was…read moreso impressed by the beautiful plating. I was awed and eager to eat it! I ordered the Tuna Flower app and the OMG roll. I tasted more of the different sauces rather than the fish itself but still all good. The OMG is stuffed with various different fish. The Plaza on the outside isn't much, but the inside is clean and the folks are very nice.

Party of 8. Server Olivia fun and helpful on choices. Old Fashions looked extra special, reports…read morebacked that assessment, shoulda got 2 or 1. French Mussels broth perfectly paired with truffle fries. Reports back on the Green Ramen, Ribeye and Bolognese dishes were very good. I think I out ordered them though.

I've had brunch, lunch, and dinner at MIX, and all with varying levels of enjoyment. My recent…read morebrunch experience included ordering a Where the West Begins omelette, which includes "Braised short rib, butternut squash, red onion jam, spinach, smoked gouda". I wasn't sure how to feel about butternut squash with everything else (I'm not necessarily a huge squash fan - but I'm trying to learn to enjoy it), but the omelette was decent... it's the other side on my plate that looked less than appetizing. The biscuit was still covered in flour (and who wants to bite down on a clump of flour?), the cheddar hashbrown casserole lacked in flavor, and the brown sugar cinnamon oatmeal just... wasn't doin' it for me. Other recent experiences have been similar... there's usually one item on the plate that's flavorful or imventive (sometimes a main dish, sometimes a side), and the other parts of the plate are lacking. In reality, I think MIX is suffering a bit from rising food costs and inconsistency in their service and offerings. They've also changed the style of their menu from the original tapas-style to now being more typical entree options. Again... they've lost some of their innovative, experimental approach. In terms of ambiance, it really depends. I've been here for a work event and, because of the number of people, it was SO LOUD... they had also done a buffet offering for the event. As you can imagine, the food from the buffet was lacking, but that's often what happens when you're more mass producing your food (and it's left in a chafing dish, trying to be kept warm). On the other hand, I've been here for a dinner on a random night and was able to enjoy one of their Thai noodle bowls (and split some other apps with friends). The reality is that experiences at MIX are... well... a mix. Whether service, menu offerings, etc., I've found MIX's recent inconsistencies to be a disappointment. Will probably only visit in the future if it's suggested by others.

This place is a gem! As I understand it, the Pokelava in Collegetown only has bowls, but this…read morelocation has a range of made-to-order menu items that allow for a more varied dining experience. The interior is sophisticated and fun - not what I expected for a strip mall restaurant. The first time I went here, I ordered off menu a delicious tofu teriyaki bento box. Subsequently, I've ordered a 2-protein bowl. Amazing number of add-on options .. and sauces. For those avoiding carbs, you can choose zoodles as a base! Something for everyone, Clean, pleasant, friendly and reasonably priced. What more could you ask for?

They were really busy with online orders because it was during peak dinner time, but the ladies at…read morethe register and the poke station were so kind. One of them immediately noticed that I was waiting and reassured me that she would be right with me! She was generous with the salmon portions and I love how efficiently she worked to make sure that I got my food in a timely manner! I usually get the ponzu and umami shoyu mixed together, but this time, I got the ponzu and poke classic sauce. I like the combo of my go-to better! Ponzu has a citrus zing and it pairs so well with the soy sauce and the fish! Must get the seaweed salad and kani salad! I also love getting diced mango and onion crisps in my poke because the mango adds a nice sweet, tangy freshness to the bowl and the onion crisps add an aromatic fried crunch that pairs well with the fish and the zingy sauce!

Poke Box is a build your own poke spot in Durham…read more I initially tried the location in Markham and loved it there so I was quite surprised to see one in Durham! There's a bunch of pre-selected items that are delicious that you can choose from so it's not too overwhelming the first time you go. The service is friendly and patient and explained all the questions you may have. It is quite pricey though, at about $20 a bowl. I do which it came with more protein but it's delicious regardless! Great spot if you want something quick & healthy. You can either dine or take out it's a great spot. 4/5

fast and friendly service ! super cute interior as well , poke bowls were all delicious . highly…read morerecommend spending a little more time to build your own bowl

They had a special on Friday, might be for all of lent, dozen oysters 2 lobster rolls, shrimp…read morecocktail, ceviche and 3 drinks for $95. Everything was good. The shrimp cocktail was 6 huge shrimp. Lobster rolls were a decent size. It was a good deal overall.

Good food, service was above average as the young man who waited on us went into great detail about…read morethe menu and was extremely patient. The restaurant is modern and very clean...aesthetically pleasing. One area of need concerns the over whelming smell of fish which may turn some individuals off. Also, the chicken was chewy with pieces that were not edible. Hopefully it was an off day for the quality of the chicken.

Checking out this sushi place for the first time with my older son…read more Wide variety of rolls including cooked, raw and vegan. Tried out the Kashi roll (smoked salmon, avocado and cucumber) and 3 piece salmon sashimi. Sushi was fresh and flavorful.

Far and away our favorite sushi restaurant in Rochester. I'm not kidding when I tell you absolutely…read more everything is wonderful. There's zero chance you'll be disappointed in my opinion.