Came here around 1 PM on a Sunday and it wasn't crowded, and there was plenty of seating in this nice open grab and go restaurant. I went up to order after quickly perusing the menu and decided to build a bowl. I got the salmon and tuna, and added everything that didn't cost extra. The fish was fresh and flavorful, and I particularly liked the taste of the different sauces! Next time I go I'd skip the wasabi, as it was liquidy and potent and a bit much for me so beware. read more

Pokémoto - Poké Bowl with Two Protein - Poke Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Ordered takeout from here! This was actually my first time trying poke and I was blown away by how much I liked it!! Tip: use Snackpass to see what discounts they have! Through Snackpass, I got a Pick 3 protein Brown Rice Bowl with Salmon, Shrimp, Tofu. Bowl was pretty generous and I really appreciated all the toppings you can add. I loved the Umami Shoyu flavor a lot! When I went into the restaurant to sit down to wait, one of the staff came up to me and asked about my order, which was really attentive of them! read more

Pokémoto - BYO Pick 3 protein Brown Rice Bowl with Salmon, Shrimp, Tofu - Poke Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

The service there is always incredible! They make the best poke bowls and are so helpful and nice every time! Would definitely recommend stopping by next time in New Haven. read more

I went here in July or August of 2023 after having coffee at Koffee with a friend. On my way home I decided to stopped here after not having a poke bowl since Covid. The location was clean the person who took my order was very friendly and had great customer service l. definitely recommend this location and they were getting a lot of Uber eats etc orders Just have been busy and haven't been back in the area to grab me a bowl read more

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I got tuna in my bowl yesterday and it had a very strong fishy taste and smell... never coming back to this location

Not the best poke ive ever had but I would come back given the limited options in the area. This will definitely satisfy your craving for poke so if you are really craving it, this is a good place to go. I don't think the fish quality is exceptional but I'm a fan of the toppings selection. The pricing is decent as well. read more

Pokémoto - Custom bowl - Poke Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

I stumbled across this PokeMoto while walking around downtown. I've been to a similar type of establishment last year and I loved it. I like how you have all these options to choose from to add to your rice. I got a bowl with Salmon in it and then just added to it with veggies, teriyaki sauce and some crunch. You can't go wrong if you like rice, and Asian flavor. Service was quick, staff was friendly and it was very clean inside. read more

Pokémoto - Rice, Salmon, and a bunch of other veggies I can't remember. Oh, plus the Crunch!! - Poke Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

One of my fav poke chains to go to!!! Whenever I'm craving sushi, I like to go for poke here because I can get a variety of fillings in one bowl to give me my sushi fix. I love how they are so generous with all their protein and toppings that the one bowl is super filling! I've been to places where they don't give enough protein and it's mostly rice but not this place! Everything is made to perfection and hits the spot every single time! read more

Pokémoto - Poke Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

When I don''t feel like cooking but I want to eat something nutritious and healthy, I usually order from Pokémoto (any of its 2 locations in New Haven). What I really like is that you can customize your bowls with your preferred choices of protein, mix-ins, toppings, and flavors (sauces). We order from Pokémoto regularly and they have never disappointed us! Food is always fresh and delicious! You can order directly from their website or use the delivery apps. They usually have orders ready very quickly, so if you are in a rush, select pick up and get going because it will be ready soon! read more

Pokémoto - Pick 2 Protein: salmon + shrimp with avocado, kani salad, brown rice, etc etc - Poke Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Consistently tasty and fresh! Very reasonable prices for near yale; nice people. Recommended for anyone in the area wanting fresh fish read more

Pokémoto - Hawaiian - Poke Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Portions, service and quality of food were pretty bad. Overpriced for what we received.

Really nice poke place--great toppings and probably the best you can get in terms of raw fish in New Haven. 5 stars because it's one of the first poke spots in New Haven and the best one at the moment. The rice, toppings, and dressings are fantastic. We tend to get half and half tuna and salmon, lots of stuff on top (especially crab salad, seaweed salad, both types of roe, both types of seaweed, daikon, and furakake), and the miso + sesame dressings. You can also pour yourself some yummy garlic/chili and sesame oils on the side. It actually seems pretty on par with what we have in Boston. (Not quite West Coast fish, but the rest might be similar quality.) Get the large bowl to get another protein and more space for stuff! With any order (I think), you can get a miso soup for $1 more. Solid basic miso soup. Super friendly service, and a large space perfect for studying. I'd love to curl up here with my computer but I'm farther downcampus... Somehow, I don't think this will keep me from becoming a regular :) read more

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Good poke bowls for lunch. Very filling and tasty. But when you order online they skimp on the toppings and often forget the sauces. The restaurant itself is not cute so I would usually order for pickup read more

Probably best poke bowl I've had in CT. I got the large for $13.50 with tuna and salmon. You get unlimited sides and sauces which I liked so many to choose from. The girls working counter were super nice It's hard to find and parking otherwise will be back. Ps try the desert big and interesting read more

Pokémoto - Soooo good - Poke Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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I sure do love a poke bowl. I was smart enough to arrive here around 11:55am instead of a few minutes after noon. I proved myself right a few minutes after arriving when I walked out with my beautiful poke salad and passed right by the line that was now out the door. Be mindful of this on a weekday. The poke options are typical. Tuna, salmon, tofu, chicken, etc. Sauce options galore and items which I have to ask about because I have no clue what they are. But no matter, the toppings are free and basically unlimited so it's the perfect opportunity to try everything. The regular sized bowl is more than enough, even with a salad base instead of the more filling rice option, I had trouble finishing it. Prices will run you around $10+ for your lunch or dinner here. The vibes are cool and clean and the location is cutesy. Check it out! read more

Pokémoto - Salad - Poke Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Not sure if this was just an off day or what, but I came with three friends to find out that they had ran out of tofu and salmon for protein. I'm vegetarian, so I ended up getting a bowl without any protein at all. There was a fly that landed on the tuna and none of the four employees did anything about it... The toppings were incredibly sparse: no hijiki seaweed, which is one of the ones I wanted. I ended up getting whatever they had left that was vegetarian. The cash register was held up because they mischarged an earlier customer, so the line kept growing and it took forever to get out. Oh yeah, the bowls didn't come with utensils--we had to ask for that separately. And also we asked for extra sauce on the side. The plastic lid for the to-go sauce container dropped to the floor and they picked it up and used it for our sauce. At least change just the lid, please? This place is in such disarray, and I can't help but see it as a reflection of the irresponsible (or more accurately, invisible) management at Pokemoto. There was nobody to help the cashier process the mischarge, which led it to take forever. There was nobody preparing fresh ingredients and a whole bunch of options were out by 6 pm. There was nobody to prevent this entire assembly line catastrophe from continuing to snowball into a pile of stress on workers who I am sure are already exhausted with poor management and working in stuffy, poorly-ventilated environments. On the bright side, the food wasn't terrible. Still won't come back though. read more

A bit disappointed in my recent order. While Pokemoto is definitely fresh and innovative, my Hawaiian Bowl was 2/3+ rice. (I could tell just by lifting it since it was so heavy!) I don't remember previous bowls being as skimpy on the toppings and proteins that I otherwise love. Maybe it was an off day, but the difference was striking. read more

Great place, the most delicious poke I've tried on the main Island! You could make your own bowl or pick one of the option they have. Plus we took miso soup and it was great as well. Having a food orgasm over here:) read more

Pokémoto - Finishing my delicious poke - Poke Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Great Pokémoto location in New Haven. Our Pokemaster really filled those bowls up with all delicious proteins, toppings, sides and crunch. Tables were a tad sticky (not dirty but the varnish was old and that happens to tables), but otherwise an A+ encounter. read more

Pokémoto - Poke Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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I loved my lunch here and definitely want to try some of the other locations! The food was so fresh and tasty. I made a build your own bowl and loaded it up with all of the amazing toppings they had. They unfortunately didn't have teriyaki sauce when I went, but the person behind the counter let me try a bit of the umami sauce and I got that instead. It was a hefty bowl and I couldn't completely finish it, but I was happy that they definitely give you what you pay for. read more

Pokémoto - build your own bowl - Poke Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Amazing food and portion sizes. I got the tuna and salmon and I extremely enjoyed it. I love this chain and the quality of the food you get for the price is worth it. read more

I'm not really sure how their system works but I think if you get the standard bowl you get two protein choices and unlimited toppings. Toppings are pretty cool, including fish roe, random seaweed stuff, and that ponzu citrus sauce ppl go crazy for. They use this small ice cream scoop thing to scoop your protein portion, it's kinda funny...it definitely portions accurately. They also help you shake and mix everything together (like sweet greens but for poke)- the end result isn't always super instagrammable..but still delicious! Felt so healthy afterwards. read more

I was in New Haven for a weekend. I was really looking for some unique food before a Yale hockey game. Walked around for an hour trying to figure out a good place. I found an AMAZING place!! The idea of the food is pure genius. I was trying to find a sushi place but in reality this place is better than any sushi place could be. When you look at the prices you may think they are expensive but by the time you finish your bowl (if you even do finish it) you realize you'd pay a good $8 more at a restaurant for that much food. It is basically sushi, just with more meat and vegetables. If you get a large bowl for $13 you get more rice, fish, and vegetable than you would if you went to a sushi restaurant and ordered 20 sushi rolls. If I lived in New Haven I would probably go there every other day. I have never heard of poke before I walked through the doors. read more

Solid poké! Large portions and fast service. I personally really enjoy salmon and ponzu sauce rice bowl! read more

Pokémoto is a fairly standard Hawaiian poké place. Not too far from Yale's campus, it caters mostly to students hungry for good poké. If you don't know how poké works, it's basically deconstructed sushi, places into a bowl. You can get a bowl, a burrito, or a salad version of poké. There are 5 proteins options and you can get two to three of them. Then, you choose your fillings (vegetables and fruits) and sauce before adding toppings (such as tempura flakes and crispy onion flakes). The one thing I'll say about Pokémoto is that they were very generous with the rice. My friends and I went and we were very full by the end of it. Some of my friends even struggled to finish a regular sized bowl. If you're looking for a creative and healthy food option, I recommend checking out Pokémoto! read more

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Pokemoto serves some tasty poke bowls! I've come when it's rather crowded for lunch, and service isn't always the fastest. However, the staff are really nice and open to answering any questions. The poke bowls here are one sized, but you can order different amounts of protein. They currently have a limited number of fish options, which is less than I'm used to. Definitely hoping they add some more. I got a poke bowl with salmon (as both my scoops), ponzu, and many of the mix-ins, toppings, and crunch. I really appreciate the chopped mangos, as well as the different types of tobiko. The wasabi ones were really cool with a slight hint of wasabi. The sushi rice wasn't quite vinegared which sushi rice makes me think of, but I didn't have an issue with this. Good to note that if you don't like choosing your bowl, they have some pre-picked options for you. All in all, I'm quite happy that there's a poke place in New Haven now! Excited to see that they have Dole Whip! Definitely looking forward to returning. read more

Pokémoto - Poke bowl! - Poke Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Just a month ago, I was thinking to myself, "dude, why doesn't New Haven have a Poke place?" A few weeks later, I'm walking around and BAM Pokemoto is all up in my eye. They have a simple yet practical decor and really friendly folks working there to boot. I've had a lot of poke bowls in recent times. So many in fact that my poops are probably filled with heavy metals. Some (that might be generous) would say I am somewhat of an "expert." I custom made my bowl for the simple reason that my way is the best way. The tuna is advertised as "fresh caught" which is a plus and all the toppings and add ons were pretty solid. I've been there 4 times already and plan on going until my mercury levels are through the roof. Have yet to try their Dole whip, but if it's anything like it is in Disney World I'll be a happy camper. read more

Pokémoto - On the go - Poke Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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This place just opened right down the street from me! Ate here with a friend the other week and was impressed with the quality and variety of ingredients. I ordered a salad bowl with ahi tuna and a slew of other ingredients, all of which were fresh and yummy. The staff was friendly, and the interior design was modern and bright. The reason why I'm giving 4 instead of 5 stars is the price! While it's pretty standard for poke bowls to be on the expensive side, I still didn't think that the size of my bowl warranted a $10-12 price range. I would eat here more often, if the bowls were a couple bucks cheaper. read more

Pokémoto - Poke Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Stopped by this place after seeing the reviews. Fingers cross- would it hold up after scrutiny? Thankfully the answer is yes, in a big way. Generous portion, great toppings and mixins. I went with a mix of rice and greens. Then a mix of tuna a salmon. Both sets were quite good. And then lots of great toppings like jalapeños and seaweed and more. Add some sauce to it and this was a filling yet good value meal. It was quick as well. Big big thumbs up to this poke place. read more

New Haven was in need of a place like this, and I'm so excited that Pokémoto is up and running! Went on opening day and had a wonderful time. Enthusiastic and attentive staff, clean dining areas, and wonderful fast-casual atmosphere. You could tell they were still working out a few first-day kinks (sadly, they had run out of avocado when I got there!) but I'm sure that these small issues will be fixed. FOOD: I made my own bowl with ahi tuna and salmon, white rice, and mixed greens. The fish was of good quality--no need to be concerned! The unlimited toppings were impressive, and they even had some especially wonderful ones including masago, seaweed, and daikon. I highly recommend mixing picy mayo and ponzu sauce as your "flavor"--you won't be disappointed. However, descriptions of the sauces would be helpful for those unfamiliar with Poké. (Or, even adjusting the sauce menu to create categories of sweet/tangy/sour, etc.) Overall, all the ingredients tasted very fresh and led to a satisfying, filling, and tasty meal! SERVICE: The staff was amazingly attentive, though this may have been compounded by the fact that we visited on opening day. When I ordered food, the staff was helpful in providing their recommendations and menu items they liked. For those new to the poké world, don't be afraid to ask for tips and recommendations! The Pokémoto staff is friendly and helpful :) As a side note--they have Dole Whip! You no longer have to go all the way to Disneyworld for this! AMAZING. We sampled the strawberry dole whip and it was WONDERFUL. read more

Pokémoto - Poke Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

I know that the business prior was some sort of smoothie/coffee shop I think. It came and went but this place is exactly what this area needed. I don't think that there is any other poke spot in New Haven and it's amazing. This is my second time eating there and I'm in love. The workers are ALL very nice, inviting and very informative and great with recommendations. The foods are so fresh and tasty. I ordered the poke rice bowl which is AMAZING. It's so good in fact that even after visiting the place twice, each time I've had the rice bowl. It's so filling. And the amount of options they have to add to the bowl is astounding. The only struggling was and will always be PARKING. Downtown New Haven parking is always the worst. The meters during the week are only for 1 hour. On Saturday it goes up to 2 hours and on Sundays it's free. Just fyi. This place is amazing. Awesome interior. Great for seafood lovers. They have vegetarian options as well. A Must See in New Haven. read more

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I usually enjoy visiting this location, but today the server left a sour taste in my mouth. She seemed lazy! I asked for my topping a lot of them fell back into their buckets and when I asked her to give me more she said there will be a charge, but umm hello you barely gave me any topping! Then I asked for my sauces and one bottle was empty so she just tried to give me only one of the sauces, I asked her if she was going to get more of the sauce, she seemed upset and went to the back to get more sauce. I almost just told her to forget my order, but I already paid for parking and I have been craving this poke bowl all day. I will definitely not go to this place again. read more

I will drove the extra 10 minutes to Hamden next tome! Covid or no Covid, you can smile and not act like it's a burden to serve customers. Also, let's be a little less stingy on what goes in the bowl. I'll have some edamame.... 3 single edamame go into the bowl. I'll have some sauce, a tiny little bit was added. I'll have some cucumber... here are 2 slices. Hamden location is far superior. Always smiling, always give the customer quality product. The bowl was still tasty... just a little sad looking. read more

This spot is so delicious! I always go for the large bowl and have two meals out of it! I have been here four times now and everything is always clean, team is nice and efficient! read more

Can you say yummm? This place is delicious. What a great Poke Bowl. Blows away the other Poke Bowl places in New Haven, or in Connecticut for that matter. Had tuna and salmon and sooooo many toppings. Staff was very polite. Not a lot of parking but worth looking for. And that Dole Whip dessert - no words. - damn good !! Just watch out for the Brain Freeze !!! Owwww !!! read more

Pokémoto - Poke Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Mmmmm....Poke bowl! This place was my first (and so far only) poke experience. I crave it quite often, but try to be mindful since I love having the garlic chips sprinkled on top and I am not so sure everyone in my afternoon meeting schedule is a fan of that. The fish is always good and the toppings and mix ins fresh. They have so many sauces to choose from too. I do not have a favorite because I always forget where I have left off on the list. I have yet to come across a sauce I do not like though. Everyone else loves this place too, so you can expect a good-sized line during the lunch hour. I would allot at least 10-15 minutes if you are hoping to grab lunch there. read more

The food was fine. I had delivery, which was also fine, but the meal barely reflected our order or receipt. 2 sprite instead of 2 diet cokes. The Hawaiian Nugs missing. Brown rice so underdone it had bits that were not edible. Hopefully they are just busy, but some quality control might help. read more

Our family has always enjoyed the food from Pokemoto on Audabon and because of that, overlooked the sometimes subpar service. Thursday night, my daughter and two of her coworkers got Pokemoto. Within a short time of eating, my daughter and one of her coworkers became extremely stomach sick (both had chicken). The 3rd person had tofu & didn't get sick. Come to find out, their boss had the same thing happen a month ago at the same location. None of us will be back! How many others have gotten sick? Time to fix the issue! read more

This place is always fresh and plentiful! The best poke bowls around! Staff is always pleasant too. Whenever I sit here and eat a bowl I wonder why none of these Yalies tip! Come on people, throw some change in the tip cup! read more

Pokémoto - Poke Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Amazing food and selections. We love pokemoto and are also excited for growth in Florida since we will be vacationing there spring through summer. Salmon pokey is one of my favorite and it's great for people who don't like sushi because they have vegan and other options as well! read more