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Delicious drinks and helpful employees! They have one of the biggest drink menus I've seen at a boba shop and I loved the options to have real fruit, chia, aloe, etc in the drink. The chicken bites had a nice kick to them and tasted even better dipped in spicy mayo.
I took a classic boba stop while on a long road trip, and downtown Omaha was the place to go! Poke Boba is really cute from the outside. But unfortunately I can't exactly say the same about the inside. It almost seemed like they were renovating or missing something, or maybe it was just due to the still closing pandemic. They had a very nice and ranging menu. I didn't try a poke bowl so I can only speak for the drinks. I got a passionfruit drink with tapioca. The passionfruit was excellent. It was sweet and tart, but the boba was a different story. It was so weird I still don't exactly know what to think. The boba were tiny, basically dip n dots size, or slightly bigger, which is much smaller than your average tapioca boba. I was fine with the weird size difference, but the textures were so inconsistent- some of the boba were soft and chewy like they should be, but others were so hard I spit some of them out. (not like a spit take, more of a dribble and throw them outside lol) So yeah not really sure what was up with those. I'm not sure if that's how they always are or if I just suffered a spoofed boba. Hopefully it's the latter.
Poke Boba House's tucked away location is easy to miss but definitely worth the stop. Their wide array of ingredients fosters the perfect environment for creativity and a happy belly. At the time of my first visit to this cute little shop, I had never tried poke before. The employee there was so patient as she offered me very helpful suggestions, and wow, I'm so glad I took them! The ingredients came together beautifully and created the perfect meal. The servings are large too - I was only able to eat half and packed the rest for later! While the food was delicious, I was less impressed with their boba. The drink itself was not the best, and the boba consistency seemed a bit off. I'd likely not go back for their boba, but I definitely will be making a return for the poke.
Wandered across this absolute gem this week and couldn't be more surprised. The location is easy to pass by as it is right next to a tattoo parlor and public parking lot...but definitely worth the visit for the boba (haven't tried the poke menu items). Boba shops have popped up in drives recently, but this one hits the mark. Soft fresh boba, expansive menu, inviting and bright shop layout, and helpful employees. The wait was a little longer than I would have hopes (10 minutes), but it was very busy and that's what happens with a tasty boba shop, so I wasn't off-put. If you're in the area, or even if you aren't, stop by this gem.
Has a cute entrance with some steps, outdoor seating, and welcoming interior. Went on a Thursday night at 8pm, an hour before closing, so there was no music playing and the chairs inside were already flipped up. I got a medium Brown Sugar Milk Tea with boba and custard & my bf got a medium Mango Yakult Slush. Most boba shops have ice level and sweetness level options, but it seems that isn't the case in Omaha. I love getting sugary milk teas but prefer them at 30% sweetness, so I was surprised at how much I liked our drinks! Brown Sugar Milk Tea + Boba + Custard - loved how they cooked the tapioca balls! perfect amount of softness and chewiness, just how I like it - surprisingly not overwhelmingly sweet considering it's literally brown sugar - the custard made each sip taste richer overtime, it just kept getting better Mango Yakult Slush - somewhat refreshing - not too sweet - smooth to sip on, not too icey - good option for those that aren't boba fans (like my bf) Overall: would def come back next time I visit Omaha! Probably when it's warmer to enjoy their outdoor patio and people watch ;)
I thoroughly enjoyed my visit today! The space is clean and well-lit. I had to scoot past Instagrammers snapping pics at the front door. But once I got in, this place was great. There wasn't a huge lunch crowd, so I had a seat on one of the benches and watched the digital menus rotating through food and drink choices. Very cool. I decided to go with a bowl with white rice, tuna and octopus, carrots, green onions, and cucumbers with eel sauce on top. So good! And a lavender honey tea that was perfect. The staff was so nice and speedy. All the food was so good and good sized servings.
I'm excited that there's finally poke in Omaha, and another option for boba. I hope that many more places open up to increase options. That being said, I'm being generous with 4 stars here because I want these places to succeed. However, if I'm comparing this place to somewhere in CA, then it'd be ranked at 3 stars. I got a 2 scoop bowl with rice, tuna, salmon and lots of toppings. Also a Thai tea boba. The food and boba were all pretty good, but nothing was great. The fish was fine, and toppings were all good. However, the employee squeezed way too much sauce onto the bowl, so the rice was saturated with it, which overwhelmed the overall flavor. Definitely monitor how much they sqeeze and let them know to stop when you want. The Thai tea was ok, and the boba itself was good. But here, just like most boba places in Omaha, they don't have enough tea flavor in the drink. It's too weak for me, but that's really an issue with most places in town. Finally, I do feel like this place is a bit overpriced for the amount of food you get. It's the only option downtown for poke, so that may play into it. Overall though, it's an enjoyable experience and you should check it out.
I'm always ready to try and support any new food establishments locally. And this place is definitely a change of pace compared to the usual food places in the Old Market. I'm by no means the authority on Poke and Boba Tea...but I've had my fair share to know (and taste) the difference between the "good" and the "meh". This place is definitely on the good side of the scale. The place was recently renovated and the decor is lot different from the old noodle house it used to be. The tall benches might be a little awkward for some but serves their purpose otherwise. The Taro and Honey Dew boba we ordered were OK...but not sure if my taste buds were fooling me a bit due to the spicy flavors of the Poke bowl I was enjoying at the same time. So, I'll have to try it again to see that's still the case. Overall, I think it's a great option if you're downtown and looking for something new to try.
I was initially excited to hear Omaha had finally opened a poke place, but I was sadly disappointed with both the service and quality of food I received. It took forever to get acknowledged, then I got extremely skimpy servings of poke toppings! It's hard to convince me to pay $14 for a bowl of primarily rice, a few edamame beans, and a couple of mini cookie dough sized ball of fish. The avocado wasn't fresh, neither were most of the veggies. I'm giving Poke Boba House the benefit of the doubt, as they were primarily new when I visited, so hopefully they have improved since then.
A good lunch. The rice in the poke bowl was a bit crunchy. The brown sugar milk tea with boba was delicious. Will definitely be back to try all the varieties.
Sushi in a bowl?!? Yes please. The Omaha Bowl (minus jalapeño add edamame) is so good. Perfect blend of sweet and spicy. The bowl is made fresh, right in front of you. Quality ingredients and great flavor. Staff is always friendly too, they help make suggestions when you don't know which item to try. LOVE their boba tea drinks, and the fresh fruit ones.
Location is very cutely decorated and clean. Staff is very friendly. I ordered the Thai milk tea and Taro milk tea and both were awful. Could not even finish them and I love bubble tea from other spots in Omaha. My boba was a weird consistency and the drinks had an unusual taste to them. Willing to try the food there but was very disappointed with my drinks.
We went to this spot on the edge of the Old Market around 7pm on a Friday. There was only one person ahead of us in line. I got the Sea Bowl with a Brown Sugar Milk tea with jelly (75% sweetness). The person I was with got the Omaha Bowl with a Jasmine float (75% sweetness). I thought I was being adventurous with the jelly. I should just stick with regular boba from now on. Also, the Sea Bowl is not very good. Very small shrimp and not very good flavor. My partner's food was good. The Omaha Bowl had jalapeño which, not my first choice in a poke bowl, was a welcome addition. I will maybe go back but definitely getting something different.
From their friendly smile when you enter to the deliciously simple dishes they serve. I see why they received the Best of Omaha vote! I loved it so much I came back! I enjoyed my meal with a Thai Tea. The day before I had a poke bowl... and soup. But today it was soup only. Warmed my soul. Thanks for a great treat. read more
My husband and I visited here a few months ago and to be honest, it wasn't as good as other poke places in town. I wasn't going to review it because I didn't have much to say about it. And I wasn't planning a return visit. Then recently, my husband ate there when I was doing something else. When I got home he told me there were leftovers in the fridge. So I knew something must be off because this man almost never has leftovers. In the fridge I found a bowl with a lot of rice and a really large amount of edamame. He told me that he had even eaten a full-sized serving of rice and edamame at the restaurant, but there had been such a large amount of it compared to other ingredients that he couldn't finish. But worse, it had a pronounced "fishy" odor to it. Did not smell fresh or appealing at all. Thanks, honey. read more
5 years ago
Boba drinks feature flavorful tea but not the best boba quality. Poke bowls offer plenty of toppings but they are very light on the protein. I felt like my bowl was mostly rice and toppings rather than fish. Location is downtown with meter parking. Space is very cute and cozy with a lovely egg chair to swing on. The shops has many table games available for groups to play. Small patio space outside. Overall, for the price, I would expect better quality/quantity. It is a an ok spot for poke and boba in Omaha, but I do feel there are some better options in town! read more
2 years ago
Delicious drinks and helpful employees! They have one of the biggest drink menus I've seen at a boba shop and I loved the options to have real fruit, chia, aloe, etc in the drink. The chicken bites had a nice kick to them and tasted even better dipped in spicy mayo. read more
I took a classic boba stop while on a long road trip, and downtown Omaha was the place to go! Poke Boba is really cute from the outside. But unfortunately I can't exactly say the same about the inside. It almost seemed like they were renovating or missing something, or maybe it was just due to the still closing pandemic. They had a very nice and ranging menu. I didn't try a poke bowl so I can only speak for the drinks. I got a passionfruit drink with tapioca. The passionfruit was excellent. It was sweet and tart, but the boba was a different story. It was so weird I still don't exactly know what to think. The boba were tiny, basically dip n dots size, or slightly bigger, which is much smaller than your average tapioca boba. I was fine with the weird size difference, but the textures were so inconsistent- some of the boba were soft and chewy like they should be, but others were so hard I spit some of them out. (not like a spit take, more of a dribble and throw them outside lol) So yeah not really sure what was up with those. I'm not sure if that's how they always are or if I just suffered a spoofed boba. Hopefully it's the latter. read more
Poke Boba House's tucked away location is easy to miss but definitely worth the stop. Their wide array of ingredients fosters the perfect environment for creativity and a happy belly. At the time of my first visit to this cute little shop, I had never tried poke before. The employee there was so patient as she offered me very helpful suggestions, and wow, I'm so glad I took them! The ingredients came together beautifully and created the perfect meal. The servings are large too - I was only able to eat half and packed the rest for later! While the food was delicious, I was less impressed with their boba. The drink itself was not the best, and the boba consistency seemed a bit off. I'd likely not go back for their boba, but I definitely will be making a return for the poke. read more
4 years ago
Wandered across this absolute gem this week and couldn't be more surprised. The location is easy to pass by as it is right next to a tattoo parlor and public parking lot...but definitely worth the visit for the boba (haven't tried the poke menu items). Boba shops have popped up in drives recently, but this one hits the mark. Soft fresh boba, expansive menu, inviting and bright shop layout, and helpful employees. The wait was a little longer than I would have hopes (10 minutes), but it was very busy and that's what happens with a tasty boba shop, so I wasn't off-put. If you're in the area, or even if you aren't, stop by this gem. read more
5 years ago
Has a cute entrance with some steps, outdoor seating, and welcoming interior. Went on a Thursday night at 8pm, an hour before closing, so there was no music playing and the chairs inside were already flipped up. I got a medium Brown Sugar Milk Tea with boba and custard & my bf got a medium Mango Yakult Slush. Most boba shops have ice level and sweetness level options, but it seems that isn't the case in Omaha. I love getting sugary milk teas but prefer them at 30% sweetness, so I was surprised at how much I liked our drinks! Brown Sugar Milk Tea + Boba + Custard - loved how they cooked the tapioca balls! perfect amount of softness and chewiness, just how I like it - surprisingly not overwhelmingly sweet considering it's literally brown sugar - the custard made each sip taste richer overtime, it just kept getting better Mango Yakult Slush - somewhat refreshing - not too sweet - smooth to sip on, not too icey - good option for those that aren't boba fans (like my bf) Overall: would def come back next time I visit Omaha! Probably when it's warmer to enjoy their outdoor patio and people watch ;) read more
I thoroughly enjoyed my visit today! The space is clean and well-lit. I had to scoot past Instagrammers snapping pics at the front door. But once I got in, this place was great. There wasn't a huge lunch crowd, so I had a seat on one of the benches and watched the digital menus rotating through food and drink choices. Very cool. I decided to go with a bowl with white rice, tuna and octopus, carrots, green onions, and cucumbers with eel sauce on top. So good! And a lavender honey tea that was perfect. The staff was so nice and speedy. All the food was so good and good sized servings. read more
I'm excited that there's finally poke in Omaha, and another option for boba. I hope that many more places open up to increase options. That being said, I'm being generous with 4 stars here because I want these places to succeed. However, if I'm comparing this place to somewhere in CA, then it'd be ranked at 3 stars. I got a 2 scoop bowl with rice, tuna, salmon and lots of toppings. Also a Thai tea boba. The food and boba were all pretty good, but nothing was great. The fish was fine, and toppings were all good. However, the employee squeezed way too much sauce onto the bowl, so the rice was saturated with it, which overwhelmed the overall flavor. Definitely monitor how much they sqeeze and let them know to stop when you want. The Thai tea was ok, and the boba itself was good. But here, just like most boba places in Omaha, they don't have enough tea flavor in the drink. It's too weak for me, but that's really an issue with most places in town. Finally, I do feel like this place is a bit overpriced for the amount of food you get. It's the only option downtown for poke, so that may play into it. Overall though, it's an enjoyable experience and you should check it out. read more
I'm always ready to try and support any new food establishments locally. And this place is definitely a change of pace compared to the usual food places in the Old Market. I'm by no means the authority on Poke and Boba Tea...but I've had my fair share to know (and taste) the difference between the "good" and the "meh". This place is definitely on the good side of the scale. The place was recently renovated and the decor is lot different from the old noodle house it used to be. The tall benches might be a little awkward for some but serves their purpose otherwise. The Taro and Honey Dew boba we ordered were OK...but not sure if my taste buds were fooling me a bit due to the spicy flavors of the Poke bowl I was enjoying at the same time. So, I'll have to try it again to see that's still the case. Overall, I think it's a great option if you're downtown and looking for something new to try. read more
I was initially excited to hear Omaha had finally opened a poke place, but I was sadly disappointed with both the service and quality of food I received. It took forever to get acknowledged, then I got extremely skimpy servings of poke toppings! It's hard to convince me to pay $14 for a bowl of primarily rice, a few edamame beans, and a couple of mini cookie dough sized ball of fish. The avocado wasn't fresh, neither were most of the veggies. I'm giving Poke Boba House the benefit of the doubt, as they were primarily new when I visited, so hopefully they have improved since then. read more
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5 years ago
A good lunch. The rice in the poke bowl was a bit crunchy. The brown sugar milk tea with boba was delicious. Will definitely be back to try all the varieties. read more
4 years ago
Sushi in a bowl?!? Yes please. The Omaha Bowl (minus jalapeño add edamame) is so good. Perfect blend of sweet and spicy. The bowl is made fresh, right in front of you. Quality ingredients and great flavor. Staff is always friendly too, they help make suggestions when you don't know which item to try. LOVE their boba tea drinks, and the fresh fruit ones. read more
5 years ago
Location is very cutely decorated and clean. Staff is very friendly. I ordered the Thai milk tea and Taro milk tea and both were awful. Could not even finish them and I love bubble tea from other spots in Omaha. My boba was a weird consistency and the drinks had an unusual taste to them. Willing to try the food there but was very disappointed with my drinks. read more
3 years ago
We went to this spot on the edge of the Old Market around 7pm on a Friday. There was only one person ahead of us in line. I got the Sea Bowl with a Brown Sugar Milk tea with jelly (75% sweetness). The person I was with got the Omaha Bowl with a Jasmine float (75% sweetness). I thought I was being adventurous with the jelly. I should just stick with regular boba from now on. Also, the Sea Bowl is not very good. Very small shrimp and not very good flavor. My partner's food was good. The Omaha Bowl had jalapeño which, not my first choice in a poke bowl, was a welcome addition. I will maybe go back but definitely getting something different. read more
3 years ago
Yummmmmmmmmmmmmm. Black honey milk tea at its finest and crab Rangoon snacky snack ! Such a cute vibe with the picnic tables inside and several outdoor tables under an awning. Service was fast and the food was tasty!!! Go support local read more
7 years ago
I heard a lot of good things about this place either from friends or the reviews I've seen on Yelp, unfortunately I have to disagree with most of it . Firstly, it's hard to get to cause it's located at downtown where it's hard to find park (plus you have to pay for parking). So unless you're already in the area, I find it hard to get to them. Second is the price tags on both the poke bowl and the drinks which I think is a little pricey compared to other places. The most disappointing part is the flavor of the drink. I got the brown sugar milk tea & I cannot even taste the brown sugar, it's basically just like regular black milk tea . They do have a cute and comfy seating area though. I'm not giving up though, will try their other drinks whenever i'm in the area. read more
3 years ago
7 years ago
Being from Hawaii, I know what a good poke bowl is like. By no means am I comparing the quality between the two states, however, I have many reasons for rating this place one star. If you order a poke bowl, you want poke, not just 99% of it rice, and a few pieces of fish. The limit the amount of actual seafood you get and cover it up with a bunch of other "perks" like sauces and random toppings. While the location is located downtown next to a lot of other restaurants, you get the "lovely" aroma of smokers before you eat since there is a smoke shop right next door. We didn't bother sitting outside - we just grabbed it and left. The boba was typical. Nothing out of the ordinary. With all the various boba shops popping up, I wonder how they will compete with the companies that provide a vastly greater diversity of options. read more
4 years ago
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7 years ago
This place was pretty good. I was craving poke and this was the nearest option. They opened at 11:30, and I got there at 11:38. I was slightly irritated that I had to wait a few minutes because they were still cooking the white rice, but nbd in the grand scheme of things. Cost and Value: * I feel like pricing is quite fair. You get to choose 2 ($9.99) or 3 ($11.99) proteins, and you can add another for $2. They're pretty reasonable with portions. I'd say one scoop is probably 2 ounces. Then you get to choose 3 add-ons ($1 for any extra, and for avocado). Finally you can choose any number of sauces and any number of toppings. * I got a bowl with white rice, octopus, white tuna, spicy tuna, and salmon --my add-ons were 2x seaweed, and cucumber--sauce I chose ginger --toppings I got tempura flakes, sesame seeds, and masago. All of that, plus an order on toponyaki (which was DELICIOUS) cost about $24. They give you hella rice too, so you definitely should be full and satisfied by the time you leave. 4 stars instead of 5 because I felt a bit rushed when ordering (I was the only person there). and I told the employee it was my first time there, and she didn't explain anything to me aside from that I could build my own bowl or choose from one of their set options. I did not try any of their bubble teas, but I saw that they have my favorite (Thai), so I may try that sometime in the future. read more
6 years ago
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7 years ago
1. The interior is super cute and "Instagram worthy" if you're into that kind of stuff. 2. Food was delicious and fresh (the mango was still green but besides that everything else was on point). There were many different options for protein and toppings so you can make a completely different bowl every time you visit. 3. They have preset bowls that you can choose from so if you've never had Poké before, those would be great options for you. 4. I ordered a coconut milk tea with boba and it was pretty good. I'd like to think of myself as a milk tea/boba connoisseur... but I am not. However, I have tried a plethora of milk tea places and I know the great stuff from the bad, and this place is good. Not amazing, but good. 5. Staff was nice but could be a little more engaged with their customers. read more
7 years ago
First time ever trying poke. And I love it. Very cute spot in downtown Omaha. I paid almost $20 for a poke bowl and bubble tea. Kinda pricey but the food seems to be good quality. And the portions are pretty generous. So far I've tried the brown sugar milk tea and the honeydew milk tea. Both tasted really good, but so far I prefer the honeydew more. I definitely plan on going back. The tables inside are huge! I hope single eaters are ok with sharing a table. The outside eating area is nice, but could use a trash bin, and someone should go out with a broom and knock any webs off the tables. But overall I had 2 great experiences! read more
This place came as a pleasant rescuer after a sudden urge if mine to get poke bowl somewhere in Omaha. It is located right outside the Old Market area in Downtown in a very nonchalant building. I got the Omaha bowl and Spicy Popcorn Chicken. The ingredients looked fresh and the portion was ideal to fill me up. The combination of mango and jalapeño gave the bowl a great savoriness between sweet and spicy. The popcorn chicken was very meaty and not too dry or too oily. My only complaint is that it was not spicy enough as I expected. Otherwise, this will be my go-to for Poke bowls close to home! read more
3 years ago
1. Lots of topping and bubble tea options 2. Easy to get to-go 3. Small swing and little games for young kids 4. Pre-set bowls or make your own. I guess the "Omaha" is the most popular 5. My order: white rice, spicy salmon, spicy tuna, seaweed salad, cucumber, green onion, spicy mayo, eel sauce, crispy onion, tempura flakes. They gave lots of rice which is good, but would consider getting the 3 protein option for a good meat to rice ratio read more
7 years ago
8 years ago
The best Boba Tea place in Omaha! Earl Grey Float and the 3Q boba tea are my favorites! I guess I forgot to mention the popcorn chicken! It is so flavorful! Plus it is also the only poke place in Downtown. read more
8 years ago
Finally a poke place in Omaha!! Food is amazing and fresh. If you don't know what poke is, it's essentially a seafood version of chipotle. Healthier for you and they don't use any fatty oils. You choose your base (like the picture) and add on sauces and vegetables (no additional cost). Way healthier alternative to fast food. Their teas are amazing too! And very decent priced! Definitely recommend to everyone, even new comers :) read more
7 years ago
This is my new favorite place for a fast healthy lunch! The poke bowls are fresh and there are a ton of topping and sauce options... the bubble tea was delicious and there were so many flavors! I got the green tea Yakult flavor, which was tasty and tangy and my husband got the Thai tea with herb jelly....also so good! read more
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