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Poke Cafe

3.6 (142 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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BBQ Pork (top) & Pho Dip with Beef Banh Mi
Jessica S.

Because of the construction at Northgate Mall, there were very limited food options around the area. Luckily, this little shop was located in the same area as Target where my boyfriend and I planned to go, so we decided to check it out! It's located on the third floor (ground level) of the Northgate North Mall closer to NE Northgate Way. There's a huge parking structure with ample parking as it also homes Dick's Sporting Goods, Best Buy, and Petco. We originally walked in thinking it was just poke that they served but NOPE. They had a variety of different Vietnamese foods like banh mi and vermicelli. Just not pho sad. I got the Pho Dip which came with a beef banh mi. The sandwiches were HUGE. Much bigger than the ones I'm used to back in Hawaii. I did not know what banh mi I was actually getting, and it was definitely not the one I expected at all LOL. It was beef but the beef was heavily covered in a sauce. Not too sure if it's BBQ sauce or something else. It had good flavor but the sauce was a bit overbearing to me. However, the pho broth on the side did help ease the heaviness of the sandwich. Unlike other banh mi sandwiches I'm used to, there wasn't as much vegetables on it. Probably because the sandwiches themselves were much bigger than the ones I'm used to. The BBQ pork banh mi, on the other hand, was much much better! Definitely didn't have that weird sauce, yes! I ended up trading my sandwich for the BBQ pork sandwich with my boyfriend LOL. The quality and prices of the banh mi aren't bad at all! Probably will try the poke and vermicelli the next time I visit. They also have a huge selection of drink options including boba and Vietnamese coffee!

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M C.

Absolutely delicious food and such a sweet family! Kim (the owner and matriarch) is amazing! Food is fresh and I love their coconut smoothie. Best part is their chicken is halal! Love that!

Regular size (2 scoops) poke bowl: regular and spicy salmon. Mixed salad base with Krab salad and seaweed salad as sides.
Masanori D.

As another reviewer said, their poke is "not bad." Why is it that I only give them 3 stars? Portion Size: Modest, particularly their scoop of poke is tiny. Cleanliness: Their restaurant does not "feel" clean. I hesitated to go in, but knowing that their King County food safety rating is "excellent," I was able to force myself to walk in. When I saw their poke, I almost left the restaurant. They have several kinds of poke, but there was only a very small amount (3~5 scoops) of each was left, which made me wonder how long they had been sitting there! "Verdict" Despite the not-very-flattering average rating, I decided to go in here because there are few poke places in the Northgate area. I did not get a stomachache or anything, but this restaurant is not clean enough for me. If I had a poke emergency and if I happen to be in the area, I would return here. Otherwise, I would not and would I not recommend this restaurant as there are quite a few decent poke places in Seattle. ****************************** If you found something useful in my review, please hit "useful" so that I can improve my reviews. If you love food and traveling, follow me, or better yet, let's become friends on Yelp! Thank you and happy Yelping!

So much ice and lack of good boba (yes it is tilted, but trust me there wasn't much - boba wasn't great anyways)
Tiffany L.

I hate to do this because I know it's not good for small businesses... but I've tried them twice, each time ending with frustration or disappointment. Two stars because I have not tried their poke or new addition of pho, but if their bubble tea wasn't good I can't imagine the rest. Not only was the flavor absent, but the service subpar. I ordered original black milk tea with boba, Thai milk tea, and Vietnamese coffee blend for $15 + tip. I also asked for light ice which the guy totally seem to disregard during prep even though he said yes when I ordered (I saw on another yelp post that they gave too much ice). There was SO much ice. 50% more ice than milk tea. I don't want to pay for just ice. The black milk tea tasted like plain milk (not even sweet milk!), and the Thai tea very diluted despite the rich color. My boyfriend's Viet coffee blend was flavorful, however they couldn't even strain the black beans? He had a lot of small dusty-like chunks of the coffee bean. And the boba! Ugh so not flavorful and most were clumped together, probably from being over cooked. It was difficult to get up the straw. I could've asked it to be redone, but I didn't want to cause problems. I honestly regret trying it twice. I really hope they fix things and management. In the meantime, I would skip this place and save your money.

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4 years ago

LOVE Poke Cafe!!! Poke Bowls are delicious, and the bubble tea is really good. If you are in the area, you should definitely stop by!

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7 years ago

Really good food. I love this place. Bite squad delivery is slow so pick it up if you can.

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8 years ago

I love this place, delicious banh mi and my favorite bubble tea, service is always friendly and helpful, and the cafe is cute and clean!!!

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The food and bubble teas are excellent. Though, the bahn mi and bubble tea are a bit overpriced.

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6 years ago

Had the best boba tea here! The Banh Mi was delicious! Love the service. Will definitely come back!

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8 years ago

Love the customer service and the great food quality. It was so good I bought 2 sandwiches and a smoothie to go.

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8 years ago

I had the BBQ pork bahn mi and it was delicious! I also had the peach blended smoothie and it had real peach pieces. Definitely recommend!

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Not fresh, empty vibe. Tuna tasted bad and price was way too much for a low end poke place.

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6 years ago

This little spot is very convenient for a quick bite but with big portions. The cafe is clean and friendly. I will definitely return.

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Every time I go to Seattle I make it a point to get poke and the pho beef dip here!

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