I was trying to find a food place that I never been to in the area. I have been to this strip of businesses before but have not noticed this Poke shop until I went looking for it. I brought a friend with me. they weren't really hungry but wanted to go out anyway. They ended up ordering their own bowl and made comments that this exactly the kind of place they want to come to eat healthier. It was priced pretty reasonably and filling on top of that I would tell them that its a lot of rice, vegetables and protein but since its often themed around seafood, I feel good after eating. This place does offer cooked chicken or beef if you would like that. Raw fish like salmon or tuna that i had in my order gives a different feeling to those. Overall with the service of this shop, it is a good and straighforward experience where you order, ask questions, any add ons you might want, and they ask if you want to order any drinks at the end. I took my time picking from their menu. The online website mentions they sell bubble tea and sushi rolls in addition to poke bowls. In the shop the big sign to order from just had Poke options, a small sign for teas or smoothies, and i guess all the same ingredients they use for poke can be used for sushi so they probably didnt list it in the shop. They have paper takeout menus available that I did not look at so maybe the items online match that, but something to note if you view it in advance and don't see it in person. The bowl I had was very good, I was actually full enough where i took a bit of it home with me, to finish later. I would say the size proportions is good for 1 person. My friend I went with finished their bowl in the shop and was satisfied by the amount. I believe both of us will be returning to this shop to try other menu items with how approachable everything was. Taste, size, service, it all seemed good read more

Poke Cafe - Spicy salmon and spicy tuna bowl with extra spicy mayo - Poke Near Me - Rockaway, New Jersey

Decide to stop here for lunch on Tuesday, looks like I found a new poke place in my area. Food: they have make your own bowl options, which I of course utilized to have a half salmon half tuna bowl with the delicious edamame and fresh jalapeños. Definitely fresh quality for everything. Service: there is a nice girl who helped me, was of course on top of everything. Aesthetic: some seating opposite of the service station, it's nice to see all the options you have. Also, I've gone too early, but they also have the sushi station for those you would like sushi instead. read more

Poke Cafe - Poke Near Me - Rockaway, New Jersey

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Very fresh food. You can create the poke bowl in any ways you like. The owners are very warm and friendly. The restaurant is very clean. There is also an extensive sushi menu and drink menu. Lots of parking. Highly recommend! read more

My stepson had been telling me for months that I need to try Poke Cafe. Tonight, I had the chance to stop there for takeout for him and myself. The store is located at Rockaway Mall in one of the strips of stores outside the mall. There are tables to dine in, but most of the business was takeout while I was there. Being a novice here, the woman helping me was very patient. I wound up ordering a bowl with a zucchini noodle base, General Tso's chicken, with spicy crab salad, edamame, and pineapple, all topped with a delicious sauce. I also had a crab stick and a spring roll included. Lots of food! I found this dinner to be a nice alternative to ordering Chinese or Thai food. I'll be back! read more

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I've had some pretty amazing poke when we went to Hawaii. I am surprised how much I enjoyed the poke bowl here. The staff is super nice, you can customize your own poke bowl or you can get the ones on the menu. We got the spicy tuna and salmon. The portion is very generous, the fish was fresh and there was enough fish up until my last bit. The other ingredients (red onion, cucumber, cilantro, scallion, corn, Hawaiian shoyu, tempura flakes) go so well with the fish and the sauce. Our friends got sushi and she kept going back for more. We were too full after the poke bowl, Will go back to try their sushi. There were plenty of tables for dinning in and a very clean bathroom. read more

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Great food, great, fast, friendly service. Clean, lots of space and well-lit. Do yourselves a favor and check this place out.

The poke bowls here are made with fresh ingredients and tasty proteins, but unfortunately, all 3 of our bowls had a serious lack of sauce. Not only did our bowls not have enough sauce, but the sauce was added first onto the bottom of the bowl, so a bunch of it was absorbed into the paper bowls rather than the ingredients, had it been added last on top of all the ingredients. It's a shame, because this place is run by some nice employees and the place seems good overall. In addition, if you try to order from their online site, you can't choose just "salmon," the only choice is grilled salmon. Consider fixing this. Tip: be sure they add a good amount of sauce. read more

Ordered: 3 Protein Create Your Own Bowl (~$18): brown rice, salmon, tuna, shrimp, cucumber, edamame, sweet onions, pickled ginger, seaweed salad, spicy crab salad, spicy mayo & wasabi mayo, crispy onions, crispy garlic, and tempura flakes Aya's take: I absolutely love poke and it's difficult to find poke spots that have good quality, quantity, and price. The price at Poke Cafe was a bit on the high side but the quality and quantity were spot-on! All the ingredients were fresh and the portion of each topping was equal. It was super filling; this actually lasted me 2 meals! The staff here is very efficient and friendly. I was greeted upon entering and thanked upon exiting. If you find yourself in the Rockaway area, definitely stop by! This is one of the better poke spots I've had in North Jersey. read more

Poke Cafe - 3 Protein Create Your Own Bowl (~$18) - Poke Near Me - Rockaway, New Jersey

My family and I always enjoy our bowls and sushi from Poke Cafe! The teas are delicious too. Everything is made fresh right there and the staff is very kind and helpful. We will definitely order again! read more

Stopped in for lunch and ordered the spicy tuna and spicy salmon bowl. Staff was friendly and ingredients are fresh. The establishment is also maintained and clean. Got my poke bowl fix and it was delicious! Excited to try their other bowls. Will be back. read more

Poke Cafe - Spicy Tuna & Spicy Salmon - Poke Near Me - Rockaway, New Jersey

Actually gives a good amount for the price (got tuna and the cuts are pretty large) and the zucchini noodles, for the first time, have a noodle-like texture/shape. If I lived around here I'd drop by for lunch daily... Employees are very friendly! read more

I don't usually leave reviews but Poke Cafe is consistently amazing. The salmon is so so fresh and all the ingredients are super fresh as well. They are SO generous with their portion sizes and willing to serve me even right at closing time. Rockaway is fortunate to have such an amazing poke spot! read more

First time I've had a poke bowl. It was sooo good. Wound up getting the pre-made general tso chicken and hubby got the kyoto (not sure if I spelled it right) beef. The lady behind the table was sooooo friendly and enthusiastic! I loved how excited she was when we entered the restaurant! She was genuinely happy for us to be there. It's a small place but very welcoming. She hooked us up with 2 mini vegetable egg rolls and gave some suggestions for toppings too. She also gave us 2 more sauces to try out (for the DIY bowls they say 2). Tons of protein, rice, etc added to the bowl. I can only eat half a bowl because of how much food they give you! I went again to grab lunch there and the spicy tuna and pepper tuna is to die for. Super fresh. This is my new favorite spot in Rockaway and I will be coming back many times more. go here!! read more

I have been wanting to try this eatery for sometime now. I ordered online and the ordering system is very efficient and there are so many great choices. When I arrived to pick up my meal it was ready for me and I felt the enormous portion I received was well worth the money I spent. The food all tasted great and was fresh. My only critique is the tofu which tasted incredible I had so much sodium in it, I am 54 years old and have a blood pressure, I need to call to see if they have a different version of tofu which doesn't have as much soy sauce in it. Otherwise really great place! The staff were very friendly as well and the restaurant seemed clean and organized. read more

Writing this review as I'm eating. The 5 stars alone should tell you everything you need to know. Firstly best poke bowl I've ever had and I've had my fair share of poke. Very fresh, tasty ingredients and I like the selection of proteins as well. The general Tso's and the grilled salmon are what I had and they are both well cooked and the flavor is great! The young lady at the front was very attentive and welcoming and she helped me as soon as I stepped in. The restaurant has a calm and laid back vibe, would definitely eat in, in the future. 5 stars all across the board in my book; Highly recommend! read more

This was our first time ordering at this Poke shop... We ordered our pick up food late last night... The bowls weren't full like when we go to different Poke shops... the food was fresh but herein lies the problem... I ordered 2 sauces the Hawaiian Shoyu and Poke dressing sauce... I have no idea what they taste like because the sauce was no where to be found... Hubby was there when they made it and he said it was a light drizzle... I had white rice, usually the sauce would turn the rice the color of the sauce... the rice was completely white... I'm sure it would have been great if it had sauce... read more

Summary: if you love poke bowls, Poke Cafe is worth a try! Most of their poke bowls are priced at $11 which is not bad and it's a decent portion size! Aside from raw fish, they also offer cooked protein as well. They also have smoothies and bubble tea! I came here on a Friday night to check out this newly opened spot. They've been open for a few months, Jan 2022. First walk in, the restaurant was clean and there was a seating/dining area off to the left. On the right, you'll find the poke bowl bar and you head to the back of the bar and make your way down towards the register. Their menu is displayed on screens on the wall and you can see all of their ingredients behind their glass barriers. There's "build you own" bowls or bowls that are preset for convenience. Based on their menu for the "build your own", you begin by choosing your base (rice, salad or zucchini noodles). Then, although protein is next in line, the server asked about other toppings first and stated the protein can go on after (for better presentation I guess). They have a good variety of toppings and protein to choose from (see photos). I did find it interesting that they offered some Chinese style protein (General Tso's chicken, Walnut shrimp) but I guess they're catering to those who may not like raw fish which is smart. I chose raw salmon and tuna and the quality was okay, not the most fresh I've had but decent. I recommend reading the menu first before adding toppings though because it's very easy to just point to all the different toppings you want and not realize that some have an additional cost (I had to pay an additional $1.50 for seaweed salad). Finally, you pick from a selection of sauces and "crunch" toppings. I tried the Wasabi mayo and I wasn't a fan of it, but who knows, you may like it? It wasn't overly spicy, just didn't taste like much. I usually like Wasabi too so I was disappointed. Overall, I was satisfied with my poke bowl, it was pretty tasty and filling. I couldn't finish mine and had to save it. Also on their menu, they offer bubble tea, fruit teas, fruit slushies, and fruit smoothies. I didn't order any this time but maybe next time. I've waited a long time for poke bowl place to open up in the area and I'd have to say this place is worth a try! I'll be back to try different proteins and some of their beverages! read more

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Super delicious fresh Poke bowls. All the ingredients are fresh and healthy. Lots of options to create your own bowl or pick one off the list. Nice clean place and friendly fast service. I will for sure be back to try other option and the drinks. Updated review - I went back and had the teriyaki chicken and fried shrimp bowl and it was absolutely delicious also. This is my new go to in Rockaway. read more

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Sooo today was the 1st time I ever that I try a Poke bowl. I wasn't exactly quite sure how to order. I ordered online a half and half poke bowl, half with brown rice and zucchini noodles. It then tells you to pick 2 proteins I picked spicy tuna & shrimp. Then pick 5 toppings I picked edamame,avocado (extra charge for avocado), pickled ginger, cucumber,and scallion. Then it asked me to pick 5 sauces ??? So I did! I picked poke dressing, spicy sauce, ginger dressing, sriracha aioli, & Hawaiian shoyu. i didnt quite understand why so many sauces i had to choose. The I topped it with dry seaweed, bonito, sesame seeds and tempura flakes! I honestly didn't know what to expect. I also ordered pork gyoza which is considered a side. I went to pick up order and by the time I arrived from my job (denville nj) to Poke Cafe it was ready to go! When I got home I was excited!! It was beautifully packed nothing leaked. See my pics! Then I tried the gyoza 1st. They were fried but very yummy!!!!!! Then it was time to try my bowl of flavor explosion! It was very good ! But definitely wayyy too much going on. So now I know you don't have to pick so much I definitely will try it again with less sauces but it's a very refreshing and satisfying meal. So I do recommend you try it! Just don't over do it like I did. Enjoy! read more

Poke Cafe - 1st time trying poke and poke cafe!! Lets seee - Poke Near Me - Rockaway, New Jersey

Fresh delicious food. Very clean. The staff is extremely attentive and KIND. For the same price as going to Burger King, you'll have food that's actually healthy in an environment that's not loud or hustle bustle read more

Poke Cafe - A little if this, a little of that. Salmon, brown rice, beef, mango etc - Poke Near Me - Rockaway, New Jersey

First time visiting this location and my experience was overall great. I ordered a build your own bowl with Tuna. All of the ingredients were fresh and the choices for topings were plentiful. Service was super fast and friendly. Will definitely make this a weekly visit spot. Highly recommend it to anyone who loves light and healthy food options. read more

Poke Cafe - Build you own Tuna bowl. - Poke Near Me - Rockaway, New Jersey

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Delicious & fresh! I even got to sample a sauce, the Poke Sauce is yummy... it's all yummy!! Staff member that helped me was calm & friendly :) read more

Poke Cafe - Zucchini Noodles, Salmon, Seaweed Salad, Cucumber, Edamame, Spicy Mayo, Poke Sauce, Sesame Seeds, Wonton Strips, Mango - Poke Near Me - Rockaway, New Jersey

This is my go-to poke spot! They have tons of different options to build your own poke bowl with fresh ingredients. We love their bubble teas as well! The staff is always welcoming and helpful. read more

The poke is always fresh & tasty- great make-it-your-way options or choose o fixed option. They have bubble tea too. I always stop when I'm in the neighborhood! Owner & assistant are always friendly too & thankful for the business. read more

Great options for proteins and toppings. Very fresh fish. The sauces were a bit less flavorful than I'm used to, so you might want to double up on your favorite. Very fair portions for the price. Helpful and polite staff and a minimalist but clean and trendy space to sit and eat. There are a few tables inside as well as a countertop facing the windows. Also, there's boba tea options but I needed the stomach space for the poke this time. read more

This place is a gem and I'm so mad that I've been living in the area for a while and only just noticed it was here! The servers are kind and are quick to offer samples! Also, the food is fresh and large portions! I've already been back 3 times! I definitely recommend if you're looking for a good meal, and you can make it healthy too if you want! read more

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Takeout is easy to order, and the bowls are fresh and delicious! I had the spicy salmon and tuna bowl.

Most of my Poke experiences have been on the West Coast followed by trying to find places on the East Coast that met those standards. Look no further! This unsuspecting place delivers on freshness, portion sizes, topping and protein options, as well as premade and custom options. The layout is conducive to customizing the perfect bowl without being too overwhelming or overspending on up charges for additional premium toppings. Very clean on the inside and efficiently run. The portion sizes for the price blew me away (coming from West Coast perspective)! read more

Amazing! If I lived closer I would be there more often. The food is fresh and delicious and the staff is friendly. read more

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Great topping options, clean and quiet atmosphere. It has everything you'd want from a poke shop and excellent boba tea. read more

Went yesterday to get a non-meat bowl for dinner today. Decided to build my own. The lovely server offered me a few samples to try as I mentioned didn't want anything to spicy. Decided on the walnut shrimp (delicious) with brown rice, salad fixings, sesame seeds and onion crunch. Great selection and bowl was plenty. Couldn't finish. Very fresh, fulfilling and great flavors. Also had grilled shrimp sample-very tasty but bit too much for me. sorry I forgot the fresh fruit Bowl. Next time. Definitely will be back. Great selections for every taste. So happy they're in Rockaway and convenient behind Olive Garden by the mall. Good alternative to fast food and fried chicken . read more

Tasty food and helpful employees. The amount of food in the create your own bowl was enough for two lunches. The tables were clean, and we had a great lunch! read more

Staff very nice enjoyed the spicy tuna and bubble tea will be back to get it again tad bit expensive when you want extras just a warning

Had a wonderful takeout experience today at Poke Cafe. There is a set menu, as well as build your own bowl. All ingredients in my bowl were high quality & fresh! Definitely check this place out!! A hidden gem!! read more

The food is so delicious and they give you so much for the price. As a college student, I couldn't be more grateful for the portions - you really get your money's worth. Plus, the whole staff are all so extremely kind!!! They never pressure you when you're building your own bowl, they're always like "take your time" and they also maintain the establishment really clean. And their boba is all a size large for only $5 - it's pretty good! Overall, one of my favorite places to go. I hope they continue to do well because they deserve it. (: read more

The spicy tuna bowl need more flavor the put little spice sauce , need more sauce , necesita poner mas salsas ya q estaba seco. Pero muy buena tencion muy amables read more

This place has become a staple of mine, when craving Asian cuisine. Today was my 5th time coming, and I will continue to do so. I love how you can customize the bowls just as you wish. Every ingredient I've had has been super fresh and flavorful. I highly recommend trying them out! I always try to mix things up when I go, and I leave happy. The only reason why this isn't a 5 star review is that the boba teas weren't that good. They lack in flavor from my experience. The boba matcha green tea tasted almost like perfume. The taro boba yea lacked in flavor as well, and was quite watery. The mixed berry protein smoothie was my favorite though. Great fruity flavor, and quite refreshing. All in all, a great new place that is worth a try for sure. read more

I've been customer since the place open and everytime I'm there she always so happy and smiley. So generous with the food! While other places cutting the fish so small, this place has the perfect cut! Always left me with satisfaction with making the order perfect, even when I order on Uber eat. read more

Fresh! This place is great. I had the spicy salmon/tuna. All the food tasted great! Nice fast option instead of Five Guys or Buffalo Wild Wings. I'll definitely be coming back here! read more

Loved the poke cafe!!! Everything was super fresh and service was fast! Love the healthy options they offer while still being convenient. Price was good as it reflects the quality and large portions! read more