I normally love PokeDon, they were my preferred Poke place. Today I purchased a Poke Salad Bowl and got an unwanted guest in my bowl (see picture). I tried to find an email on their website to reach out to them, but all I could find was a phone number to place an order. Stay away from the Poke Salad bowl and just go with rice, less chance for a massive bug. read more

Poke Don - Poke Salad bowl - Japanese Near Me - Manchester, Connecticut

The service was speedy even with somewhat confused ordering. Cozy ambiance warm vibes. Why this was 4 stars was because they separated some of the sauce from the ingredients. And there also was some wasabi cross-contamination. I don't mind but its still a problem. Shame, could have been 5 stars. Although I was happy it had different bowl sizes. read more

Poke Don - Poke bowl - Japanese Near Me - Manchester, Connecticut

I'm a fairly regular customer. I keep coming back because the staff is always friendly, portions are good, free avocado, and the fish always tastes great read more

This has been opened for a few years, but I never made an effort to stop by. I don't know why it took me this long to try it. I wish I can give it five stars but nothing beats fresh poke than the one I've eaten in Hawaii! That's why I did 4 stars. This place was clean and I didn't get a yucky feel walking in. I decided to create my own sushi bowl with two protein. Sushi rice with salmon and tuna with spicy mayo & ponzu sauce. I added my toppings of avocado, mango, masago, mani salad, edamame, seaweed, and crunch tempura. It was delicious and fresh. This place did not let me down when I was hungry. I also tried the mango fruit tea and that was really good! Thumbs up to this place read more

Fresh fish, clean restaurant. Highly recommend the Volcano! Friendly service. Lots of seating. read more

Poke Don - Japanese Near Me - Manchester, Connecticut

Some Notable Dons Don Cornelius, the founder of "Soul Train". Let's call him the Soulful Don. Don Zimmer, the legendary baseball figure who appeared in uniform across 8 decades. Let's call him the Longevity Don. Don Henley, the co-founder/co-lead vocalist/drummer for the Eagles. Let's call him the Musical Don. Don Corleone, the Patriarch of Mario Puzo's crime family. Let's call him the Persuasive Don. Which brings me to a very good Poke Shop on Manchester's Deming Street. Let's call them the Poke Don, because that's their name. Poke Don is fairly new and just had their Grand Opening on Saturday Feb 13, 2021. By now, most everyone is familiar with the Poke Protocol - choose one of their Signature Bowls, or or embrace your inner creativity and design your own. Just pick your base, protein, mix-ins, sauce, toppings and crunch. I designed my own with lettuce as a base, salmon and shrimp, onions, cucumber, corn, Hijaki and Ogo Seaweed, Shojang and Chili Garlic Sauces, Seaweed Salad, Scallions, Spicy Crab, and Tempura flakes. The Don's two protein bowls run $12.75, so they are comparable, if not a teense higher than the other Poke Palaces I've visited. I gave my Bowl high marks -the seafood was super fresh and tasty, all of the ingredients were very good, the two sauces added a nice Zing Factor, and the Tempura flakes added some nice crunchy texture. Service was very good as well, The masked young lady behind the counter patiently walked us through the ordering line. Nice job, Poke Don ! read more

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Talk about how fortunate to come across this place!! We were traveling through Connecticut and needed a pit stop to release some of the effects of coffee, refuel our bellies with food, and not take too much time away from the road. Road signs had us exit due to some options - Wendy's, Panera, etc. And as Honey was turning into the parking lot, I spied with my eyes the Poke sign right next to Panera. The place was open and clean. Menu displayed above their fixing space. The portion size was great and the freshness of the ingredients were fantastic. The employees were all very efficient and friendly. read more

Stopped in for dinner with my aunt after she had been here a few times and suggested it for a bite to eat. A new addition to the busy plaza that has Panera Bread, T Mobile and a few other stores. With a packed parking lot parking a little away and walking is always suggested. The layout is open and fresh; without tables due to the current Covid Climate. Order ahead or there is very straight forward paying per amount of protein that you want, either two or three scopes. You could pretty much get three different types of proteins but I opted for two scoops of tuna and one of salmon. What sets this place apart is the choices of toppings and additions. One of the noticeable ones was two different types of seaweed which was cool to see. Didn't really taste them distinctly as the proteins were mixed up with toppings and sauces but the bowl was jammed packed with so many things that each bite had some much flavor. My aunt got a poke salad instead of a rice based bowl which I opt to get next time. You can fit toppings like oranges, mangos, greens and even Himalayan salt. I'll be returning with my sister one day to see what other combinations with the sauces I could make. Time to adventure out from the miso dressing that I got before. For now they do have a social media offer for freshly fried sesame balls that were nice and warm as we ate them on our way to Ellict Brewery! read more

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Visited this place again, to see if they improved. Must say, much better this time around. Got a volcano bowl. service was a little delayed due to the amount of orders they were dealing with, but they eventually got to me and took my order. Service was prompt, got my bowl, took pictures (as is custom) and dug in. Rice was seasoned this time. Little bit of rice wine vinegar does wonders to plain rice. The fish was fresh and there was enough to justify the cost. The sauce was a bit lackluster, was expecting a bit of heat on the sauce but it was somewhat bland and just kind of there. The jalepenos were plenty spicy enough to give the bowl the much needed heat the menu promised, so although the sauce was kind of weak it was spicy enough. Also thought it was pretty cool to see them leaning into the sushi idea. They got sushi burritos on the menu that look pretty well stuffed. Not sure if it's worth getting over a poke bowl, but it's a fun novelty. Overall, a solid poke bowl. I like stronger flavors, and despite my bowl not delivering on the sauce element it's still a very good meal. Worth a shot if you're interested in poke bowls. read more

"Fast food poke bowls? Pinch me, I'm dreaming..." ...is what I'd like to say, but I'm willing to give Poke Don another try before I give a final verdict. I have to rate it based on my experience now, in which case it's not a good look. I've been meaning to try this place for awhile, so I was stoked when I drove by around lunch time. I was going solo for lunch today, so I only tasted the one item, the Hawaiian signature bowl. I've only ever ordered poke bowls in places like BJ's Brewhouse or Maggie McFly's - that is, only one kind of poke bowl, no options - so I got the first thing on the menu, which is normally the most popular item. Sadly, I was disappointed. Don't know if the worker was heavy-handed by accident with the "sweet" onion, but boy howdy that was the primary flavor. This onion may have been of the sweet variety, but it certainly wasn't acting like it (I did notice a lot of pieces from the core of the onion). The texture of the tuna was good, the sauce was great, the rice was a good portion, but again, when you have a powerful fighter like onion, the balance was way off. Full disclosure, I like onion, so this isn't an anti-onion spiel. I'll be back another time, probably go for the create your own bowls - and definitely skipping the onions that time around. read more

Poke Don - Hawaiian Signature Bowl - Japanese Near Me - Manchester, Connecticut

Good food, great quality. i love the custom bowls. so many options! My bowl was ready on time. My only qualm is that they don't update the online order tracker. I only have a certain amount of time for lunch so it would have been nice to get it earlier if it was ready read more

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This is the first bubble tea spot I tried after moving from Minnesota to Connecticut and it was great! It's actually a poke place although I didn't try their poke the reviews and smells were great when entering the shop! So I'm sure the poke is great too Me and my husband tried the mango milk tea and I had the mango fruit tea and both were so good we just looked at each other and went wow! We just saw it after going to another store and decided to stop by , glad we did! read more

Average poke spot, certainly not 5 stars. Those giving 5 stars maybe have never had 5 star poke. Friendly customer service and a okay for a quick stop for a healthier option. For those who are foodies, not the place for you. read more

Skimped out on so much food when ordering takeout! What happened to this place? Did new management wage the new cheaper atmosphere? I ordered two takeout three protein bowls, and the bowls were only half full! Barely any protein? Is this the new chipotle? Should I whip out my phone and record to ensure I get a decent amount of food? Don't order here. read more

I previously had PokeDon in Gladtonbury during my time at Whole Foods. Honestly, the Manchester location is just as good as the Glastonbury location. No complaints here. read more

Poke Don - Japanese Near Me - Manchester, Connecticut

I stopped by to have a light meal. Fried Gyoza dumpling has a vegetarian flavor that was not mentioned in the menu. I went for that and it was nice and crisply. The sweet and spicy bowl was nice and fresh. Quantities are small. read more

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I ordered takeout from here on a Friday night to try this new spot in the area. The food was ready right on time for pickup and the folks inside were friendly. It was exciting to see a build your own option and we opted to get two poke salads. You get to choose a good amount of toppings, sauces and proteins and they all are fresh tasting. The flavors seem to go together well too no matter what you choose. I'd say it's a little expensive for the size you get, but tasty. I'd recommend a stop in! read more

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There old 2 protein bowl is now the 3 protein bowl and the new 2 protein bowl is significantly smaller while still charging much more. Scam.

I love love this place! It's a deconstructed sushi in a bowl that's the best way I can describe it. When I first came in I was overwhelmed with the possibilities of toppings. You can get one of their creations or make your own. I decided to make my own and chose the 3 protein option. They have a 2 protein option as well. You can get brown or white rice. This is a great place to go to if you're in the mood for sushi and have a big appetite and you get your monies worth. Don't get me wrong I still love sushi, but when you're hungry especially after a workout you need something filling and not a hefty price tag. I ordered their fried food options for my mom and this was her review: I enjoyed the texture and the crunch of the Gyoza Dumplings. The flavor of the Shumai Dumplings were delish!! (Wish there had been more.) The Coconut Shrimp were tasty, but had a slight oily flavor. Now the biggest trouble I face is that this place is also near chipotle. But who said you can't have both?!? read more

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This is my new food obsession. Poke! I've been hesitant to try Poke Don because the portions looked small and I was afraid of doing this via take out without seeing what I was ordering. Boy was I wrong! In my opinion, Poke is like getting sushi, but with it deconstructed. My son and I got two different dishes and I ordered the Volcano. Everything tasted fresh and the sushi rice was amazing. The price is reasonable and the service is top notch. I'd go here everyday if I could. I could never run out of options. read more

Excellent service and extremely clean I liked that you could see the food. The burrito was amazing. Great value read more

Poke Don - Poke burrito with salmon, tuna and tofu This is only half - Japanese Near Me - Manchester, Connecticut

Great little poke place, conveniently located. Fresh fish, fresh ingredients, friendly service. Would recommend for locals and folks making the long drive down I-84! read more

Ordered online Got 5 bowls all different simple choices Was flavorful and everyone ate their bowls read more

Just loved it. I'm always open to trying new food but I was just mind blown. It's so tasty. Tried the bowl already thrice. Want to try the salad next. One thing they can improve is to have different sizes. Right now it's a size which I can't finish in one seating but less for two people. $12 may be a bit expensive if I want to eat this frequently. So may be a membership option which offers cheaper bowls or different sizes will be good. read more

New favorite place for a wonderful healthy meal. It's clean, affordable, and a great deal if you like poke bowls and sushi (though they have a teriyaki chicken bowl for that friend who's not a fan of sushi). The fixings and toppings are fun and delicious. The decor is modern and bright. Every server I've experienced was always friendly, attentive, and an expert at creating beautiful food mountains :) This is my current go-to place. read more

Poke Don - 2 proteins over greens, with 95% of the fixin' offerings! - Japanese Near Me - Manchester, Connecticut

Love this place! Came for the first time today and had a great experience and the food is bomb. Everything seemed nice and fresh and they didn't skimp on the toppings! Super friendly and also got the Thai bubble tea. So yum!!! Def treat yourself here! read more

Poke Don - Poke bowl: tuna, salmon, spicy Mayo, rice, lettuce, edamame, cucumber, crab, seaweed salad, avocado, scallions, tempura flakes. So fire! - Japanese Near Me - Manchester, Connecticut

Loved this poke! It was a great meal and the food was so good. Great service and nice clean environment. I will be coming back soon

Finally a poke spot in the Manchester area! I was super excited when I found out. Glad Manchester is expanding its food culture. Hands down the best poke I've tried so far in Connecticut! They don't just serve poke but they have some yummy appetizers and boba tea! I usually order the Hawaiian bowl here and do half tuna and half salmon. The toppings are free which is a big plus. And my go to boba is either the thai tea or the original milk tea, taro is also good too. Definitely give them a try! read more

Poke Don - Japanese Near Me - Manchester, Connecticut

When looking for places for Poke, we look for affordability, freshness, and a variety of ingredients- Poke Don checked off all of these boxes! We easily put Poke Don into the rotation for quick, easy food for the work week. Highly recommend to those who live on the East side of the CT River because there aren't many other comparable Poke places around. No need to look elsewhere! read more

Poke Don - Two protein poke bowl with ahi tuna & salmon. Bursting with tons of fresh toppings and mix-ins. - Japanese Near Me - Manchester, Connecticut

I'm new to the Connecticut area and I love sushi so when I seen they had sushi burritos I knew I had to try must say this was one of the best sushi burritos I have had tuna and salmon was so fresh they were so nice in there didn't make me feel bad about having my kids in there at all a lot of places are snobby not them got my sushi done fast and it was amazing and fresh 10 out of 10 would recommend will definitely be coming back read more

Poke Don - Sushi burrito - Japanese Near Me - Manchester, Connecticut

This was our first time and everyone loved it even the 7 year old! Everyone was so kind and helpful.

Love them. Our first time ordering didn't leave a fantastic impression, but we gave them another chance (okay two chances) and each subsequent time, the poke has been great. Not a bad price - I like the three protein option (because, protein) and the bowls are packed full with whatever toppings you desire. They were very responsive to questions and feedback also! read more

Poke Don - 3 protein poke bowl - Japanese Near Me - Manchester, Connecticut

Stopped here after errands and cannot be more pleased! Huge amount of fresh ingredients and so yummy. My customized poke bowl had warm rice, chicken, shrimp, crab, mango, cucumber, edamame, sweet onions, avocado, Kani salad and dressing. Incredible and quick! read more

Poke Don - Poke bowl after I stuffed myself - Japanese Near Me - Manchester, Connecticut

I've been to this location 5 times now, and can say with confidence my experience has been consistent each time. To start, this place is clean and the front of house follows food safety protocols. The fish is good, and fresh which is a problem I've experienced with other poke bowl places. They have a wide assortment of sauces, toppings and "mixins" to creat the bowl the way you want it. The price is fair and provides a nice value. It's nice to get a solid lunch for a little over $10. I really like this place and hop it does well! read more

I just ordered online for the first time and was very impressed! It was so easy and there are an incredible amount of options! The food tastes fresh and delicious and the price was very reasonable. I ordered the two protein bowl and my only criticism is I'd prefer the shrimp cooked a bit more. I'll definitely be back! read more

I went in tonight with a slightly complicated order, and a few allergies, which is always a stressful thing to deal with as a customer. Noelle gave some absolutely excellent service. She was a patient and clear communicator, and made the whole experience smooth and pleasant. Plus, the food was fantastic. A full vibe. read more

Won't be back! Tried for the first time three weeks ago. Ordered the poke bowl. I got shrimp and salmon for the two proteins. The salmon was inedible! Mushy and slimy! I thought I'd give it one more try. Tonight I ordered the two protein bowl again. This time I wanted both the proteins to be shrimp. I was supposed to get two scoops of shrimp but what I received was exactly 7 little shrimp. The first scoop was half a scoop and the second scoop was only three shrimp. The man behind me asked if that is REALLY what they consider "two" scoops and the girl rolled her eyes and said "yes, that's two scoops!" Needless to say I won't be back for a third time. The owner can say the salmon is always fresh but there's no way the mushy, slimy salmon I was given was fresh. It was absolutely disgusting. And no, i can't send you a picture of my meal. I don't make a habit of taking pictures of my food just "in case" it's horrible! read more

We just moved here from CA, where poke is extremely popular and I had poke on a regular basis. I wasn't sure if I'd like the poke here but this place has exceeded my expectations. The restaurant is clean, trendy, and staff is really nice as well. The tuna and salmon were fresh, and there were soooo many toppings and sauces, etc!! I'd have to say this place is better than some of places I've been to in CA. It was soo good, even the matcha boba! Will be returning again very soon! read more

Just picked up takeout. Sesame balls were good. Fried scallops were awful! Tasted like they were frozen then fried. The sesame ginger signature ginger bowl (pictured) is made with chicken from a can and had a foul odor. Was totally inedible! The poke Don tofu signature bowl was bland and tofu not cooked enough. Save your money and eat elsewhere. With this subpar quality of food they won't be around long. Disappointed. read more

Poke Don - Sesame ginger chicken bowl - Japanese Near Me - Manchester, Connecticut

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I love Poke Don! Always fresh, filling and friendly. I go here whenever I'm in the area and it's always a healthy treat.