I LOVE LOVE LOVE this place!! I've been coming to Local Poke since 2024 and have probably stopped by about 2-4 times a month. The service is always great and the food is always fresh. They don't skimp out on the toppings or charge a crazy amount for extras. They recently added spam musubis and salmon sushi bakes to their menus, and I cant wait to try them! 10/10 overall!! read more

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Quaint spot with surprising amount of indoor seating and games. Parking lot in the back. This is a pretty good, consistent poke spot. Does the job. Normal protein portions for a poke spot. Normal sides for a poke spot. The actual gem is Alex, who is superrr awesome and makes great recommendations if you haven't had poke before. This guy moves through the ordering process like a bluefin tuna in water. It's impressive, really. He's doing a great job. read more

GREAT FIND ! I love accidentally running into great place with great service. The place is small and warm. You can sit inside or outside. Just want you expect a local poke spot to be.The guy taking our order might've been the owner. He was warm and kind. He explained everything really well. We had a friend with us that never had poke before and he was lil hesitant but HE LOVED IT ! We will most definitely be back again. read more

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Was feeling healthy and this pole place came up highly rated! A large bowl comes with 4 proteins, 2 "sides" and unlimited toppings. Sides are an unusual add on and include crab salad, avocado, seaweed salad, wonton chips. For $2 more, you can get a Poke Plus bowl which cones with two more sides. For my protein, I choose two scoops each of marinated tuna and marinate salmon. Other unlimited toppings include corn, mango, pineapple, shitake, green onion, jalapeño, edamame, among other things. Flavors and quantities are good. Price and quality rivals what is available in the Bay Area! read more

Local Poke | Best poke bowls in Houston, TX - Salad buried underneath all the toppings! - Poke Near Me - Houston, Texas

Excellent food fresh taste very very good kind people great price the place is easy to find great choice

We go here pretty often and every single time, the food has been fresh. No unexpected salmon bones, no food poisoning the next day (IYKYK), the sauces are on point, and the portions are generous for the price point. 10000% recommend. I always do a build your own bowl because I like choosing my proteins and toppings. The crab salad doesn't have an upcharge and they have a spicy version that is sooo good. Lots of seating too. We sometimes take a bowel from here to picnic at a brewery. The servers are also really nice. Will be back! read more

I ordered on uber eats. I got two bowls, one with double Salma and one with double shrimp. The salmon had way less protein/pieces than the shrimp and the salmon itself didn't have much flavor. The shrimp tasted like it was frozen and defrosted after being cooked. Not good. I was a fan of the crab salad being kinda wet from I assume mayonnaise? And the spicy crab salad wasn't spicy. I was missing mango from my order. Aside from the protein the overall taste of the bowl was ok but I'll stick to my other poke place. read more

Local Poke | Best poke bowls in Houston, TX - Small salmon poke bowl - Poke Near Me - Houston, Texas

I've Togo and DoorDash from local poke a few times and the quality is consistent. The portion is good and great flavor! It's definitely my favorite for poke and will continue to be their regular customer . read more

Definitely worth a try! Good portions for the price. Very friendly and accommodating staff. A few unique options for toppings that are very tasty. Sauce recommendations were on point. Inside is nothing fancy but has a small dining area. Will be back since I wasn't impressed by other poke places on the area read more

Every time we've been here, the fish has been fresh! Seaweed salad isn't extra which is a plus! The portion sizes are really generous and for the price, it's really worth it. Ordering is easy and quick. Even if you're not familiar, the guy there will walk you through it. Plenty of parking in the back and seating inside as well. This is me and my husband's favorite poke place in Houston! read more

Solid poke spot with surprisingly lots of options for protein, sides, and mix-ins! I liked that they had marinated proteins (avocado salmon, volcano tuna, spicy scallop) as well as fresh ones. They had a lot of different sides that I haven't seen at other poke places without having to add on additional costs. Also something I definitely haven't seen is having wonton chips as a base! I built my own large bowl and got to choose 4 proteins, 2 sides, as well as unlimited mix-ins, sauces, and toppings. Everything tasted delicious, my bowl was just a bit too saucy for me so I would probably get it on the side next time. read more

Finally, a place that doesn't up-charge for "premium ingredients" - a particular annoyance given that some of these ingredients, such as avocado and wakame, are traditional poke staples. As a trade-off, portion sizes are a little smaller than at other places, but given that I can't usually finish my bowl anyhow, and given that poke isn't the kind of thing I want to eat as leftovers, that exchange works for me. Quality-wise, Local Poke also fares well. Fresh fish and other toppings, sushi rice with good texture, and sauces that aren't either too sweet or too salty. read more

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They always do a great job. Love their fresh salmon, spicy tuna, masago and black tobiko. I can definitely recommend this place. read more

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My favorite poke place! They have a great selection of proteins, toppings, mix-ins, and sauces, and the portions are always big. Unlimited toppings and come with sides. LOVE the marinated tuna and the marinated salmon. Consistently fresh and delicious every time. read more

Stopped in here on a Sunday. It's right off Washington ave so very easy to get to and there's parking. Huge portions, great flavor! New fav poke place read more

This was a very fresh and delicious meal! I had the Main (#2 signature bowl), which had salmon mixed with avocado and green onion. The ordering system was a little messy because one of the employees seemed chaotic, but I was very happy with my bowl. I had brown rice as the base but was able to add spring mix and cucumbers as well. I subbed wonton chips for the crab salad and added fried onion and garlic. Everything went so well together, and I loved how they have a ton of topping options. The fish was tender too and not chewy as I've had in the past. My small bowl was about $13 but I felt like it was good value because it was a filling meal. I would definitely come back! read more

Amazing service from the manager and the food is incredible. I make it a weekly thing to get lunch here during work.

The best quality and value poke in Houston. With all the poke places in Houston, Local Poke stands out as the best value with included premium toppings and add-ins that are typically an additional charge at other places. The fish is fresh and the staff is friendly, patient, and knowledgeable. Try the pre-marinaded traditional poke for a taste of Hawaii. Ample parking in the back. read more

No gloves while handling food, employee wearing Pijamas and had an AirPod in, messed up order 3-4 times, lack of knowledge about menu by employee. Wow, so when we arrived we were excited to have local poke again as it had been a while. We were greeted by a young man who messed up our order 4 times before actually getting it right. My wife was the one that caught the initial mistake which he had mixed the proteins. Then he added spicy mayo to all 3 plates when 1 of them didn't have it. Long story short, we felt we shouldn't have to be monitoring someone who is making the food while we catch up. By the time we were checking out I didn't even feel comfortable paying due to all the mistakes made and the mistakes i might have not even caught not to mention they weren't even wearing gloves to handle food. I was not going to take the food. Once I told "the manager" he said he was not going to refund me any of the bowls due to him having "watched" his employee make it. I'm not going to say "you've lost a customer" but just giving anybody a heads up that cares. read more

While I do enjoy the poke here, I feel as though last night was the last straw. Tuesday April 12, 2022 8:00pm My friend and I like to occasionally come here for a post workout meal and enjoy a really fresh and healthy poke bowl. There's always two dudes there (the same one black dude we always see and some rotation of another guy) My friend and I walked in at 8pm and mind you, I know they close at 9pm, but we're always so respectful of their time and try not to make a mess. Upon our entry, 2 other patrons came in as well. A dude with a duffel bag on and another dude who parked their bicycle in the front to the store. The worker (he wore a hat, had long red hair, had floral shorts on as if he was going to the beach) that helped us. He went in frantic mode and acted almost like he was new, and didn't know what he was doing. My friend and I do these guys as solid by just ordering the signature bowls so that we don't inconvenience them. We'll say items we don't want but normally we're totally fine with the menu. But the dude seriously was running back and forth and seemed like a chicken with its head cut off. Take a chill pill man. He was rushing hardcore. I get it man. Cause he had to make 3 bowls and clean up before 9pm. He made my friend, mine, and her to go order. He kept asking if I wanted this or that, and I'm like, "yeah whatever comes with the bowl. I'm ok with the signature bowl". He rushed us to the point he started bagging up our items. I'm thinking uhhh, can I at least get some crunchy toppings like the garlic or shallots? AND YOU KNOW WHAT THIS FOOL SAID????? And I quote "you should have told me before I rang you up" BISH I laughed in his face. I said "well you didn't give me a chance cause you were rushing". Honestly that shit kinda gets on my nerves when dudes say things like that. Man I dare the owner/manager watch the camera back and see how rushed he was. While the other dude just chill af scooping rice. So then he proceeds to ask, "y'all need any utensils?" And I said out loud, "oh I think we're gonna eat here" He responded "we already closed the dining room" I scan the whole place and the dining room ain't closed. I looked at my friend and laughed. We paid and as we were walking towards the back door, I made sure to say out loud, "this dude must be new". Like bro. Should've said it from the beginning and not at the end. You close at 9pm. Not 8:15. While I do like this place, y'all need more chill dudes who aren't rude af and say "you should've told me before I rang you". Bish pls watch the camera back and you got workers acting like they new and in dramatic mode. read more

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Best poke spot in Houston by far! Great options for proteins and mix ins. Items like avocado and spicy crab salad that are usually an additional charge at other poke places aren't extra here which is really nice. I come here close to once a week it's that good! Employees are all super nice! read more

I tried this Local Poke location again after a long absence, and, sadly, this place is no longer a favorite of mine. The service was OK, but I was really surprised at how mediocre the food was. The cabbage in the kimchi was really soggy, the tuna and salmon were a tough, rubbery texture. I am a sushi and sashimi lover, so trust me when I say the texture was way off. It just wasn't on the same level as bowls I've gotten here in the past. No Thank you, not returning. read more

Eh. Poke aficionado here as y'all know. Just keep going. There are plenty of other really good places with great customer service which I'm HUGE on. I'll walk out quick if the service is poor. The only reason we didn't here is we were in a rush and starving from an ikea run, we couldn't make an extra stop. The lady helping had an attitude of being bothered. Similar to "why are you here" which is unfortunate for a business owner to have a staff hurting the business like that. The rice was not warm, indicating it wasn't very fresh. Thank goodness the ahi was cold or I'd be worried. I got spicy with spicy Mayo and as the picture shows, they...:maybe...kind of....added the spicy Mayo? Sparingly? Not sure. Anyway. Just look up one of the other many VERY good credible places (check out my Yelp if you need ideas) read more

Local Poke | Best poke bowls in Houston, TX - Poke Near Me - Houston, Texas

I'm so happy I have a poke place close to my job now! Stumbled upon this place while looking for a place to have lunch. I decided to try one of their specialty bowls so I had the Main poke bowl and added green onions and jalapeños to it. It was amazing!! All the ingredients tasted fresh and the staff was very nice. There was a good amount people in for a lunch rush but he really kept the line moving. I should also note that the place was very clean, and they were cleaning immediately after customers were leaving. I will definitely be back frequently to get my weekly poke fix! read more

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On our quest to find the best poke spot in Houston, Z and I made the long trek to the Heights to check out Local Poke. And though my car wasn't used to the over 15 minute drive, I have to say it was worth it! We parked in the lot behind the storefront and entered the store, pleasantly empty on a Wednesday at lunch time. The server was happy to give us recommendations on his favorite bowl which I decided to order (The Heights), while my friend opted for the build your own bowl option. With both tuna and salmon, this bowl packed a punch! We slightly regretted ordering regular size bowls as there was far too much food for us to finish, but in true Yelper fashion we made room in our stomachs... somewhere! And boy was it worth it. The flavors of the house ponzu sauce and sesame oil were delicious, and I appreciated the double helping of crab salad (since I don't like seaweed salad). I generally don't try ponzu sauce with poke because of the sweetness, but I think Local did a great job in not making it too overwhelming. For poke lovers and Heights residents, this spot is definitely worth checking out. While the bowls don't seem as carefully curated as a few other Houston spots (I'm looking at you, Seaside and Ono), the sheer volume of food for the price at Local pushes it over the edge. I may not make the drive all the way here just for poke again, but I'll definitely stop by if I'm in the area! read more

I have zero complaints about this place. Masks are required during the pandemic and they have a big jug of sanitizer for customers to use, too. I saw the employees exercise good hand washing skills while I was ordering my food. I was helped by a gentleman who was exceedingly patient with me. He explained all of the protein choices available in detail and made sure to ask me if I have any nut or dairy allergies. He also explained exactly what the sides were and gave me a rundown of all the toppings, too. The interior of the restaurant is clean and I felt the portion of poké that I received was a great value for what I paid. I LOVE that one of their base options is cucumber- genius! The fish was very, very fresh. My mac nut soy marinated tuna also tasted divine. Enjoyed a lot and will be back. read more

Local Poke | Best poke bowls in Houston, TX - 3 protein (medium) bowl- $10.95 before tax and tip. - Poke Near Me - Houston, Texas

This is my favorite poke spot! The ingredients are always incredibly fresh, and the portions are generous. A special shoutout to Kendrick for his outstanding service--he was super friendly and patient, even when I was indecisive about my order. In addition to the poke bowl, my coworker and I tried the spam musubi, which was made fresh to order!!! Despite a few people behind us, Kendrick stayed calm and focused, ensuring everything was prepared with care. The musubi was amazing, packed with flavor from the spicy mayo and unagi sauce. Definitely a must-try! I wish I had pictures but I devoured the food so fast! read more

Overall, I had a good experience at local poke with my friends. The staff service was fast and kind. The food was great! The protein was fresh, and I enjoyed the toppings I've picked. Local poke has parking behind the building among with other stores. For this poke, I believe it is a reasonable price. A small bowl is 2 servings for me. I would like to go again if i crave some poke bowls! Ultimately, I rate this a 8.5/10 overall. read more

Local Poke | Best poke bowls in Houston, TX - Poke Near Me - Houston, Texas

Quality ingredients which quite frankly is most important. Great variety and options. My mouth is watering now.

Service- quick and fast Stopped by after a grocery run. In and out in less than 10 minutes. Food- ordered the small Main #2 signature dish. Rice was good. Ingredients looked smaller in size, but I completely underestimated. It was a perfect amount and was filling. Didn't think I would like the seaweed or crab salad - but I regret not getting double for each. It helped for Added texture and freshness. I overall enjoyed my meal and will be returning! read more

I live in the neighborhood and have been casually satisfying my poke cravings with the bowls from H‑E‑B. But I realized recently I deserve BETTER. SO I Hopped on here...and was directed by my fellow yelpers to this AMAZING GEM OF A POKE spot. Everything. Is. So. Friggin. GOOD. And fresh And the portions are AMAZING And the price is RIGHT I love it here. That is all read more

Went here after reading good reviews but unfortunately was unimpressed. Big poke fan, found this place was pretty mid. Not the worst but def not the best. Quality/quantity not worth the price. Service was fine. read more

I could eat poke everyday, but not if it was from here. The rice was so undercooked and crunchy that it's hard for me to even be able to comment on anything else--so I won't. read more

This is my favorite poke place. Their prices are really reasonable (starting at $8.95), they have a great selection of fresh sides & toppings, and they're quick & close to some good bars that you can take food in (like Underdogs and Nettbar). Also, avocado can be an included side! That alone earns my loyalty. They also cater to my ridiculous condiment habit without batting an eyelash, which I appreciate. read more

Favorite poke in Houston! Fish are well marinated and they give a variety of toppings/mix-ins for a really good price.

Damn Good. Friendly staff and would recommend this place highly. Slightly different options than other places and I enjoyed it. read more

Local Poke | Best poke bowls in Houston, TX - First time here. - Poke Near Me - Houston, Texas

been here a couple of times and it's hands down my favorite poke spot in houston! it's really quiet in there because it's not situated in a busy plaza, which is nice. the employee, mr. kendrick is so nice and uplifting! the protein options are also so good! I mainly like the hamachi, scallop, mixed salmon, and spicy crab. Also love their honey wasabi sauce! read more

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This is my go-to-poke place. They offer the standard fish options plus some others like marinated tuna and scallops. The ingredients are always super fresh and they have a good variety of toppings. My favorite thing about this place is that sides like seaweed salad, spicy crab salad, and spicy tuna salad come with the bowl already instead of being extra. The small comes with two scoops of fish and two sides plus unlimited toppings and it left me very full. Would recommend for a quick and tasty lunch! read more

The Poke was fresh and delicious. They had pineapple which is always a nice touch. However the website did not properly reflect what they actually had in stock in the store. They have more options online which was disappointing. And the ambience of the place is not that cute. When you're inside it's not well decorated it seems like it's almost thrown together as a pop up shop. Which doesn't really matter if you don't care about the type of environments you eat in, but I would rather take this food to go. Seating is limited anyway however, so it might be best to do that regardless. If you are toe dipping into poke and you are not fully sold only fully Asian or fully right experience, this could be a good place to start. read more

Local Poke | Best poke bowls in Houston, TX - Poke Near Me - Houston, Texas

We were searching for a quick but healthier option, and my husband suggested Local Poke. We've been to several and haven't deemed any one of them our go-to for a poke bowl. We went around 7, and unfortunately they were out of hamachi, which is my fave, so I set my expectations lower. I think it's best to highlight the pros vs cons to evaluate this joint. Pros: lots of protein options and toppings. So the concept is like Salata - You choose rice, salad or mix, then proteins (I had the seasoned tuna and salmon, as well as the regular tuna) and then you get to add on other proteins like shrimp, mixed crab, octopus, and various toppings like veggies and fruits. It's a LOT of food for the price, the service is great, and it's fast! Cons: the sauces aren't as "fancy" as some other poke places (ie truffle sauce), the dining are is a bit small, and there aren't enough kid friendly protein options. Having said that, my picky 5.5 yr old gave it two thumbs up. I forgot to take a pic of my food the first time, then forgot to take it before i ate the second time, but I did capture the concept. read more

Local Poke | Best poke bowls in Houston, TX - Forgot to take it BEFORE I dug in. Seasoned ahi tuna/salmon, yellowtail, seaweed salad, kimchi, avocado, and so much more!! - Poke Near Me - Houston, Texas

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