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    Poke Don

    4.1 (999 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
    Updated 1 week ago

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    POKE DON ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Fri 6:45, 9 people in line with one staff building bowls. He needs help!
    Eileen A.

    3 Stars for service - the food is fine, the place is fine. Not super welcoming to eat in as it's dark but there are a few seats available. The staff are kind. However, there aren't enough staff working here. On several trips, it has taken half hour to get our poke bowl because there are a handful of customers and only one staff building the very customized bowls. There is a staff member in the kitchen working as well. Twice now my orders through Uber Eats has been cancelled due to them not being able to accommodate. Staff can move a little faster sometimes, but seems to be a general lack of staffing especially during busier times (later half of the week, dinner). We have walked away from Poke Don twice as a result of not being able to wait more than 30 minutes.

    Dexter D.

    After torturing our dog at the Dog Wash, we needed refueling. We hadn't been back to Poke Don in a long time, so we headed over. Because it was so hot, I waited in the car with the dog, the air conditioning running. My wife went in and placed the order and waited while it was prepared. A few customers had exited as we were figuring out what we wanted. She was the only customer to order and the one man working the counter took her order and prepared it. Other guests arrived and more employees came out from the back to help them. The gentleman wanted to know what we wanted for each section of our bowls, while making both bowls at the same time. She was quite happy with her bowl. I won't say that I wasn't happy BUT there was a hint of spice in my bowl and I did not order anything that should have been spicy. Overall, while we enjoyed our bowls, it seems like these were the smallest portioned "large" Poke bowls that we've ever received. Flavor and texture wise, they were on point. Would we dine here again? Probably, if in the area, but I wouldn't go out of my way.

    Sujean W.

    Stopped by Poke Don in San Ramon because I was craving a poke bowl. The place has a nice setup and plenty of topping options to customize your bowl just the way you like it -- definitely a plus! The salmon and tuna were fresh and tasted great, which is exactly what I was hoping for. However, I did notice that some of the other fish -- especially the ones that aren't ordered as often -- looked pretty dry and not as appealing. So I stuck to the basics. One major downside: the service was very slow. There were only three customers ahead of me, but it still took nearly 20 minutes to get through the line. It wasn't super busy, so it felt like the team just wasn't moving efficiently or was possibly short-staffed. Overall, the poke bowl I got was solid, and I'd consider coming back for the fresh salmon and tuna. But if you're in a hurry or expecting quick service, this might not be the best spot during peak times.

    Build your own bowl
    AJ J.

    First time stopping here- found it on Yelp. My bowl was really good. I have to say I've never been to place that offers Unagi as one of its proteins so I was pleasantly surprised. The service was unfortunately eh but it's fine. I actually thought the value for what I got was pretty good too. One thing I wish they weren't so stingy with was their crab salad.

    Jaime N.

    Definitely best poke bowl in the area!! The spicy tuna is awesome! The thing that puts this place over the top is the abundance of awesome toppings! Very fresh, all delicious!

    Unagi and Toro ... Beautiful!
    Mark H.

    Poke Don is absolutely delicious. My friend and I had a a bowl with Tuna as the focal point and topped it off with sliced Unagi. (Broiled Eel) Every ingredient is individually prepared with care and attention. All the The fish is fresh and tasty. Vibrant and refreshing vegetables decorate the bowl. Most importantly, the rice! The rice was perfect. The fact that Poke Don is so clean and and inviting is a testament to the owners' care for his restaurant and for his clients. Highly recommended.

    why are we still social distancing
    Bunny M.

    great poke bowl. prices are absurd and there is hardly any staff, the service takes forever! not to mention the employee is always sidetracked with other tasks so it takes a while for anything to get done. prices could be lowered or more staff could be hired.

    2-scoops Small
    Lynn W.

    Portions got small today! It was much bigger before. Service is standard. Hygiene is good. Seating is outside only.

    Medium bowl. Half brown rice/ have mixed greens with only salmon.

    Black girl tried to lock the doors 2:50 today and they don't close until 3. She opened the door when she saw me standing outside but she was clearly annoyed and rude and didn't want to serve me. I'm never going back

    So many options
    Inverleith F.

    The guys here are very nice and their shop is nice and clean. They don't have all the chairs down for seating but they have a couple of tables outside. I ordered the small bowl which comes with two proteins and half brown rice and half spring mix. And, a fountain soda from the fancy Coke machine that has lots of choices. My proteins were salmon and tuna with a small scoop of the crab salad, seaweed salad, cucumbers, onions and furikake. I don't like to pay for the extras such as avocado. My 3 rating is for the portion of fish. Very tight on the scoop, very tight. The guy took the scoop and scraped it in the container to get it packed. I chose the house sauce and spicy mayo. I put a splash of the house soy sauce for a little added flavor. The business is a 4, just lighten up on the scoop since I'm paying almost $13. Please support this local business.

    Medium bowl, 3 scoops of tuna, spring mix with white rice. Toppings green onions, ginger, tobiko, Fukujin zuke, oshiniko.

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    this has been my go to place for poke ! for yearsss !!! always soo yummy & always taste sooo freshhh !!! love it

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    Typical poke bowl establishment. Food was ok. Line moved slow, like others have said.

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    Do you guys do in-door dining now?

    This location has never really been setup to accommodate indoor dining. When there's a line, everybody's butts would be at table level!!

    What time do you open and close?

    Their hours are less than consistent, and they open for lunch, then close and reopen for dinner

    Can you order online for pickup?

    Sadly, no. Their menu is so wide and varied, it's nearly impossible to accommodate online or phone orders

    Gluten free sauce options or all soy sauce based?

    spicy miyo n mango no soy

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    4.4(97 reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    Always dependable and tasty. Give them a follow on Instagram as they'll post where they'll be and…read moreat what time. I typically visit them at the San Ramon Farmers Market every Saturday. They can sometimes get busy especially after 11am, but they'll usually let you know if there is a longer than average wait. I usually opt for the double chicken island special which comes with three pieces of chicken and a side tomato & cucumber salad (tangy and fresh). The chicken is never raw and has a great smoky taste to it. There's not really a sauce but it is marinaded and grilled well.

    The smell is a trap!…read more Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me three times... well, I'm writing this review so I never make this mistake again. We've tried this BBQ stand at least three times over the last few years. Every time, we get lured in by the incredible smoky aroma at the local farmers markets, forget that the food isn't good, and try it again. Tonight at the Dublin Farmers Market was our final reality check. We ordered the chicken and ribs combo, and the meat was incredibly dry, heavily charred, and so tough it felt like eating jerky. To make matters worse, they served the side of cucumber salad in a lidless plastic container wrapped only in thin foil--which predictably spilled everywhere. Save your money and bypass the enticing smell. I am officially writing this to remind myself (and everyone else) to keep walking!

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    4.6(465 reviews)
    6.5 mi
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    I love coming here for a kinako kakigori, both the food and the service is refreshing and calming…read more Kamurocho is a small shop and the ambiance reminds me of small town shops in Japan. Their coffee drinks are strong enough to wake up Snorlax! The cost is relative to its location, so be mindful that the South Bay and the peninsula may have more economic and competitive pricing.

    I've seen Kamurocho all over my feed and stopped by for a morning latte before running errands. We…read morehad to do a double take before walking in to ensure we were even at the right place, even though it's in a well known strip mall between a Denny's and Nations. So they could definitely can do a better job of decorating the interior to really look like a cafe instead of a vacant room. We tried their matcha roasted rice latte and Hojicha latte, both sweetened. The hojicha latte was AMAZING! 10/10, no notes. It reminded us of the hojicha we had in Japan. The matcha roasted rice was unfortunately way, way too sweet to tolerate and little matcha flavor and green color. I would be open to ordering this again with extra matcha and little to no sweetener. This would be a 5 star review if the ambiance was nicer and matcha wasn't so weak and sweet. I would definitely be interested in coming back and giving Kamurocho's matcha another try and exploring their other drinks.

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    Kamurocho - Matcha latte, yummm roasted rice flavor

    Matcha latte, yummm roasted rice flavor

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