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Poke Bar

4.0 (92 reviews)
ModeratePoke, Asian Fusion
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Jon L.

Till the lunch crowds return, Poke Bar is a super quick in and out lunch with zero fuss. Not that it was slow before but now it's a breeze. This feels like the healthiest of poke options with the brown rice and kale adding some good healthy texture. Fresh fish. Bright sauces. Fills you for lunch without weighing you down. Efficient and friendly staff will get you in-and-out fast with lunch in hand.

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Adam B.

Seeing a poke counter in the FiDi is always a pleasant departure from the ubiquitous soup/salad/sandwich joints. They had some pre-designed bowls as well as Chipotle-style build-your-own. It's not like fancy restaurant poke, but it will satisfy your lunchtime craving. Firecracker: Chose a pre-designed bowl since I figured they knew some good flavor combos. I was still asked if I wanted anything else added in, which defeats the purpose of a pre-designed bowl... though I did add some edamame and the delicious fried onion and fried garlic toppings. Overall, it was pretty standard poke. Lots of hot white rice on the bottom. Fresh chunks of raw cool fish on top. A nice salty marinade. The veggies and herbs helped enhance the fish. Though it's a good idea to eat this quickly because cold fish on the hot rice will get an uncomfortable lukewarm if you wait too long.

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Serena L.

Your average poke bowl; decent. I got salmon and spicy tuna, which had a good kick to it. The fried onions on top were a little too much for me, so I'd probably pass on it next time.

Hannah H.

A little hard to find, but great poke for the area! They have tofu as a protein option as well as the regular fish options. Good topping selection as well.

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Siddharth T.

Came here for lunch. It's a pretty standard poke bowl place. I got a large bowl with spicy tuna, salmon, albacore. It ended up being kind of dry even with sesame shoyu and spicy mayo. Fish wasn't bad or old but wasn't super fresh. It's fine if you want poke in the area but nothing exceptional

Cat C.

Regret. Sucks doesn't it? From wasted time with the wrong person, to soul sucking months and years at an evil job to wasted calories at a mediocre place. All are things that cause regret. I regret not just getting my butt up to find something better, or perusing the Yelp reviews of Poke Bar more, of even finding another suitable spot on Ritual that was still open and could make my order quickly. I finished a meeting nearby close to 3pm. Everyone knows most Fidi spots are open only for lunch and they typically close by 2. I hadn't eaten a meal all day and wanted something quick and pretty healthy. I've been trying to use my apps more and have enjoyed the Ritual app. I had some credit on it, and it said my poke bowl would be quick to make, so I decided to put in my order. It was easy to order and pick up. They don't offer any water cups or water and they suggested the nearby Starbucks in the building for that. There's no seating either, so you'll have to sit inside at one of the couches. Since it was an odd time I was able to get seating in the building. Upon opening the container I saw they were a bit stingy on the fish. I'm use to slightly more generous portions. Upon the first few bites I noticed how salty it was. I felt like I got my whole 2000mg of daily sodium allowance from this meal. They poured way too much shoyu (you can see on the second picture where I've eaten the majority of the contents but left the shoyu soaked brown rice. Granted, yes brown rice doesn't absorb as well as white, but I've never had a problem before when I've gotten brown rice and greens poke bowls. While disappointed, I am happy to say, no food poisoning resulted from this. I was a bit afraid as to the freshness as it was getting towards the end of the day. Definitely check other poke spots in the FiDi/Chinatown area over Poke Bar.

Elaine C.

New poke bar in the city with quick service! I came in today with a co worker and already a few people ahead of us. Line moves quick! I ordered the small and double scoops of salmon. Opted for the brown rice and house special sauce. Many toppings to choose from and I got the mixed nut as a topping (which is new for me and I really enjoyed it). Price wasn't too bad either! As for the poke... very fresh and flavors mixed well. A small was more than enough! They are also very generous with the fish. My box was packed!! I'll be back! :)

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Ahi tuna isn't fresh--it's breaking apart. Quality is subpar for a poke restaurant. Not worth the visit.

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Had one of the best lunches with my partner, great food and great service. The food was served fresh and wholesome.

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My daughter and I had lunch there on Wednesday and got food poisoning. It was terrible. Beware.

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Ordered Salmon Poke and the order arrived with no poke Still charged full price for a large poke bowl with only rice and no sauce.

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