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Pokérrito Ya

4.7 (46 reviews)
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Volcano pokerrito
Kristin S.

YUM!! This place is a clean , friendly and fast stop. The volcano pokerrito was delicious! Sometimes these are filled with rice and little toppings, but not this one. Lots of flavor, and easy to eat/share. Can't wait to try this place again!

Outer box of the sushi burritos.
Calvin C.

The burrito was surprising good. I had the salmon burrito and it was delicious. I was afraid there was a lot of rice, but not at all. The burrito was fresh and light with the right balance of salmon and veggies wrapped around a thin layer of rice and crispy seaweed skin.

Hawaii Poke Bowl, Black Dragon Sushi Burrito (takeout)
Michael C.

Some great offerings at this clean and inviting venue. We went during a food walk in the ID and the service was still so fast and friendly. I was surprised how much I liked the Sushi Burritos. I generally make fun of sushi fusion (burritos, donuts, etc). If it helps others who feel similar , it's basically a sushi hand roll. I've now tried three of these: the titan crunchy, the black dragon, and the aloha sunset. All are delicious. The poke was less impressive. I had the Hawaii Poke Bowl. The flavors were bland and the additions didn't really meld for me. I'd recommend doing the "build your own" bowl if you're going the poke route.

Joe H.

I would say this restaurant should be more like a 3.5 stars. I am giving it a 4 because of all the different options they offer and the amount of veggies they put on top (if you choose to do so). Since about 3 years ago, I have been eating very clean. I still eat unhealthy foods for taste but less than 10% of my meals. I work in international district and we do not have many "healthy" options so I typically just pack my own lunch. But a place like this, you have the option to eat as a healthy and unhealthy as you want. Take a look at the all the veggies I asked and they put on top of my bowl (included in the base price). Not only the amount, so many varieties of vegetables. The price isn't necessarily cheap but it is not very expensive either. I did not try but they even offer burritos with poké inside. It was harder to tell from other reviews and photos on yelp but they do have some limited seatings if you have to dine in. They did get rid of the seating area that the previous business at this location set up though. It was pretty empty on a Thursday lunch. Service was okay but limited. They use paper to-go containers for your food. As far I could tell, the bowl was not lined with plastic. Which is a huge plus! Portions are big. And as mentioned, the price isn't cheap but not too outrageous. Taste is above average for poké. Definitely better than the one inside Uwajimaya.

The sushi burritos are all one side and come in a box like this
Stephanie W.

This spot was alright! I'd never had a poke burrito, that's what appealed to me. The burrito itself was DENSE, I was pretty full by the time I finished it! It didn't have as much variety as a regular poke bowl so honestly I wouldn't order it again but it was easy to eat while driving and I had another 45 mins to drive so I was glad I could multitask eating dinner and being on the road! There was no line when I came and the server was quick, I was inside maybe 5 minutes total? There's no free street parking that I saw, and honestly not even any spots nearby - I ended up leaving the car with the emergency on a couple blocks away in one of the only open spots I could find. It was a Monday around 6-7pm. Overall: wouldn't seek this spot out again per se but if in the area sure I would come again!

S4- Spicy Volcano Sushi Burrito/ Raw Fish S6- Black Dragon Sushi Burrito
Stephanie C.

If I was in school I would go here every day. The poke is fresh and they come in portable boxes that can be easily split in half and shared with friends. It's not the best sushi burrito ever but it's what you expect. There are seats along the window to watch people pass by and in the park.

Aloha with ahi tuna
Dorothy G.

Pokerrito was fresh and made to order very quickly by friendly staff. The establishment was clean and bright.

new concept. the perfect mix between a burrito and sushi. I would add some soy sauce option but overall really good

#3

Quick lunch with fresh ingredients. I ordered the #3 golden salmon. Good service and delicious roll. Will definitely be back for more.

ordered at kiosk and our order arrived swiftly. portions are generous and poke tasted fresh. the re is plenty of seating and natural lighting.

John N.

Took over the GoPoke space. They have an ordering tablet if you want to self-service your order. Got rid of the tables and bars in the space so it's more open. Would be great if they continue GoPoke's tradition of using their space for pop-ups. Got the Yuki Sakura sushi burrito. Took a bit of time but I chalk it up to opening day and ironing out their process. It came in a neat box that you can rip into 2 containers that nicely holds half of the burrito. Vegetables had a nice fresh and crunchy bite to them. Higher quality than IJ Sushi Burrito I had to compare it to today and a bit cheaper. Unrelated note, they played a lot of Taylor Swift music my wife enjoyed.

Eva L.

Came here for the food walk and got the half Aloha Sunset and Burrito Titan Crunchy!! So delish will def be back!!

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Amazing Poke bowl. Very fresh and extremely reasonable pricing. Will def come back here!!

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Spicy volcano was great. Very tasty. Nice atmosphere. Must get to eighty five characters.

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Nice location in Chinatown. We were visiting Seattle and enjoyed the food and the view of King Street.

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Stopped in for a quick bite. Service was fast and great. Burrito was filled to max capacity and great flavor. Will come again.

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Sushi burrito is fresh, flavorful, and filling--perfect mix of sushi and a wrap good location as well

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Love this place! Good food yum! Very clean store and delicious food. Great Chinatown addition

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It's nice to have another poke place in the international district after the last one closed down.

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