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Poke City

4.0 (116 reviews)
ModerateHawaiian, Poke, Japanese
Closed 11:30 am - 9:30 pm

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Customer service was horrible. The Asian girl who served me looked annoyed the whole time and did not answer any of my questions. Gave me TWO shrimps as one of my protein choices. Looked like she was miserable working there as if she was a daughter of the family business who was forced to be there. No pride whatsoever. Like at that point, just quit and do something with your life, if you could even manage that. Don't take your unhappiness out on customers and other ppl. Update: Also found a hair in my food...

Build your own poke bowls
Alyanna T.

Was debating between a few poke spots in the Cambridge/Somerville area, and definitely glad we picked Poke City! Average came to a 4.5, so rounding up the rating to 5 stars here. My partner and I built our own poke bowls: a bowl w two proteins (spicy salmon and spicy tuna) and poke city sauce, and a bowl w three proteins (spicy salmon, spicy tuna, and shoyu salmon) and sesame ginger sauce - TASTE: 5/5 - fantastic, both of our expectations were exceeded. We both typically load up our bowls w almost all of the mix-ins and toppings, and they came out super saucy and flavorful. Favorites included the seaweed salad, mango, and cilantro. Also, first time we've seen a boiled egg option! TEXTURE: 4/5 - the fish was perfect, and all of the crunchy toppings, like garlic crunch and onion crisps, added dimension PRICE: 5/5 - the prices are super reasonable! It's not often bowls start at $13.50 SERVING SIZE: 5/5 - the employees were super generous, we were both stuffed and satisfied after devouring our bowls SERVICE: 4/5 - it was quiet and empty on a Wednesday night, so we got our dinner really quickly PARKING: 4/5 - we found a metered spot down the block

Poke City Special Bowl
Katie E.

Ordered Poke City for takeout for the first time last night and I'm super excited that I did! I have a feeling this will become one of my go to spots in the Cambridge/Somerville area. I ordered the Poke City Special bowl because I looooved that it includes Salmon, Ahi tuna AND Shrimp. They have a bunch of speciality bowls and offer a build-your-own version, which is always nice. The quality of the fish and veggies was great, and the portion was huge, I ended up throwing a lot of the sushi rice away in the end because I just couldn't finish it. It was a pretty standard Poke bowl overall, but it does have a yummy pineapple salsa that makes it a little more exiting than your basic bowl. I also got some Sriracha aioli and a Miso soup on the side. I probably wouldn't order the soup again, the flavor was a bit off to me but that probably just comes down to personal preference. I ordered through grub hub and received a free Red Bean Daifuku for spending over $20 which is a nice touch! Will definitely order from here again :)

Woo K.

It's a small cute shop. Lots of options! Poke needs options! This is the first place that I have seen that offered eel. What a win! Fish was great and tasty. Sauces were awesome! I recommend the spicy citrus sauce. Really awesome. Honestly the flavors came together so nicely that I crushed it. Coming back for sure.

Brandon B.

Overall, this is a decent spot. The person working was very nice and answered my questions. There is a great selection and not terrible prices. However, this isn't the best poke I've had so I can't give it 5 stars. This is mainly due to the rice amount. I felt that the ratio of rice to toppings and protein was imbalanced.

Custom bowl with lots of mix-ins. Highly recommend extra cucumbers for the textural crunch!
Emma L.

Decent poke for a decent price, considering it's raw fish. As per usual for poke, Poke City offers customization with a large selection of unlimited toppings and a few choices of protein. I always customize because their pre-made combinations are not as tasty. Comes with a TON of the "base" (rice) and not as much of everything else -- disproportionate in my opinion. The portion looks large because of the heap of rice on the bottom, but there's not actually that much protein or toppings in there. Ordered online for takeout and it was prepared very quickly. Packaged well and great for a lighter lunch or dinner.

Stacey H.

I can only speak to delivery of Poke City- but Poke City is definitely a favorite within the Boston area. Food arrives fresh and flavorful! At around $16 for a 3 protein bowl (via Grub Hub), it is a bit pricey, and the portions could be larger for sure. But, overall it is good enough! A few items of note that I enjoy in the 3 protein bowl: - Ahi Tuna Shoyu is lightly sauced and delicious! - the marinated shiitake mushrooms are so good - love the addition of mango - large amounts of edamame and corn provided - seaweed salad is super flavorful - the ability to have zucchini noodles in place of rice is a plus! They are still firm and not soggy (which seems to always happen elsewhere!) - largish cuts of fish where at other places, they are much smaller/mushier Definitely a great poke bowl when in the Boston area, and would highly recommend them for delivery

Marvin B.

This was a solid place to get poke with vegan friendly options. I ordered a build your own bowl here. My two proteins were the tofu and the tofu skins. The tofu was very mushy and soggy, but the tofu skins were amazing with a chewy texture and sweet flavor. The avocado was also mushy and overripe, so sometimes it felt like I was eating fishy guacamole, which made the meal less appetizing. The mango complemented the bowl well, but there was uneven cuts and chunks. I loved the texture and savory flavor of the crispy onions, and the wasabi shoyu sauce was so delicious. I wished I ordered more of it! When I was picking up my order, the cashier didn't say a word to me at all. They definitely could be a lot more friendly and welcoming. Overall, while I had a mixed experience, I'll be coming back for a delicious vegan poke bowl with wasabi shoyu sauce and probably no avocado!

Make Build Your Own 2 Protein Bowl
Adina S.

I enjoyed my poke bowl - I especially liked how I was able to add a bunch of toppings without paying extra. The raw salmon was delicious and the chunks of fish were pretty big. I ordered my bowl with a medium amount of sauce but it tasted a little more like light. The bowl did have a lot of rice in it which isn't my preference.

Ayatt A.

In the past, we've always gone to Pokeworks, but we decided to try Poke City because they have the option to have your bowl made with Zoodles! How awesome :) It really helps when you're trying to watch your calorie intake. The one thing with zoodles is that it doesn't soak up the juices like rice does, so it can get kind of watery at the bottom, but I usually just drain it and then add the sauce myself after. I really enjoy their poke and their topping options, especially the quality of their spicy tuna, but one thing I will say is that the protein servings are quite small. Even if you order your bowl with 3 proteins, the portions don't quite seem to measure up to that of Pokeworks. I still enjoy it though and it will definitely continue to be one of our go-to's.

Katie C.

So happy to have a good poke place close by. I like that you can customize your bowl with as many toppings as you'd like (only a few cost extra, like avocado and crab). And I love the zucchini noodles! The prices are in line with others in the area. The service is friendly. There's a rewards card, which I'm well on my way to filling up. And the interior feels clean and bright.

Lauren R.

AMAZING! I have never had poke before. I went here because they had vegan options for my friend and I am so glad I did! I got a bowl with brown rice, salmon, grilled chicken, avocado, mango and teriyaki sauce! It was out of this world. I will definitely be going back this week to have it again! If you are eating healthy, or like healthy food, or you just want something delicious for lunch try this place!!! Do not pass this place, go here!!! You don't regret it!! **the salmon is raw but it is super cold, fresh and delicious!

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Taste good, clean and very convenient. The service could be better. I ordered the signature poke bowl, and it's perfect!

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