Finally a place to have poke in North York! The location is convenient for those who are traveling by foot or subway, but it may be a bit difficult to find parking if traveling by car. You can choose to either order a signature bowl (regular size $10.99) or build your own bowl (snack size $6.99 or regular size $10.99). I made my own snack-sized bowl with black sushi rice, salmon, avocado, seaweed salad, all the garnishes, and maple sesame shoyu sauce. The black rice was good - not exactly sure how to describe the taste, but it tasted healthy! it was a little harder, more grainy, and a bit more dry than white rice. Unlike some other poke places downtown, their fish wasn't pre-marinated. One of the workers told me the reason was to maintain the freshness of the fish - the salmon did taste fresh, but I found it bland without the marinade. The maple sesame shoyu sauce was both sweet and savoury, but was very light and didn't add much to the overall taste of the poke bowl. I think the salmon bowl pairs better with spicy mayo sauce, which my friend tried. There's an option of 'lite' sauciness, but I'd recommend going with the regular, especially with the black rice and non-marinated fish. There's limited seating (only ~2-3 seats), but there's a food court in the building with tables where you can sit down to eat. The cashier was very friendly, which made my first experience here more enjoyable! I've definitely had tastier poke bowls elsewhere, but I'd likely come back when I'm craving poke due to the convenience of the location. read more

Poke Eats - Build your own bowl - salmon, avocado, seaweed salad, black rice - Sushi Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Great place to get Poke Bowl. Convenient to get to as it is right on the subway line, but little challenging to get parking. Overall great experience and the food was tasty and filling. read more

Poke Eats - Sushi Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Its been a real struggle ordering food from restaurants that don't really take my allergies seriously. When I opened my order today it was heart warming and assuring to know that they had gotten my allergy notes. Not only was my food delicious I could see that they really thought about what they were serving. I am happy with my order and I will continue to order from them. I ordered the "It's Lit." Though they took some key ingredients/spices out for me it was tasty with good portion, and well packaged. read more

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My wife and I just had this after having a Poke crave. We live in the area so it's a bonus. Our first experience with Poke was in Hawaii, arguably Poke ground zero. My friends have told us a few joints have popped up in town so we intend to hit all of them this Spring and Summer. This place is pretty new at the time of this review and experience. I ordered a custom bowl of salmon and maple sesame shoyu with a variety of toppings. The rice and shoyu were super flavourful. The other toppings added a nice balance to the bowl. The part that disappointed me the most was the portion of salmon or lack thereof. My picture should say enough. Anyone who has ever had Poke can attest to the fact that the fish is the main attraction so suffice to say, the portion here was a huge disappointment -- which is too bad because it was tasty. The fish was cubed into tiny fingernail portions. Again, I'm comparing this experience to the experiences we had in Hawaii. Every joint there have CHUNKS of fish swimming in shoyu. I've been to sushi restaurants in Toronto that serve sashimi salads and/or chirashi at the same price point and they easily served three times the fish portion. I will give this place another chance in the future but I hope they will see this review and work on this part because the place has potential. read more

Poke Eats - First pic is a full bowl my wife had. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I FINALLY got to try out this place after bookmarking it for a long time. The main reason being that the parking situation is quite difficult so I always avoid this area. There is parking on the side streets but it is usually full at lunch or dinner time. There's also paid and underground parking too if you wish, but since I only wanted to do take out, I decided to park on the streets. I called in advance and the lady on the phone was very friendly. She answered all of my questions and told me that the orders would be ready in 5 minutes. I got there at around 7:30pm (which was close to closing time) and I was in and out of the shop in 5 minutes. When I went in to pick up my orders, I noticed that the shop is super clean and bright and I felt so happy knowing that my food was made in a clean environment. I ordered 2 things: 1) Poke Eats - which had white sushi rice, tuna, maple sesame shoyu, cucumber, sweet corn, crab salad and edamame. This was absolutely delicious!!! I loved everything about it. It was tasty and the tuna was fresh. The combination was great! 2) It's Lit - which had black sushi rice, salmon, spicy mayo, avocado, spicy cucumber, cherry tomato and sweet corn. I didn't like this one combo as much, not exactly sure why, but I liked the black rice! Both orders came to around $30 and it was enough to feed 2 hungry people. It definitely satisfied my cravings. Overall, I would come here again if I was ever in the area. read more

I really like this place! It's on the southwest corner of Yonge/Sheppard, right by Whale and in the same building as Love Me Sweet and H Cafe. They have both predetermined bowls and make your own. We came around 12:30 and was served by a friendly cashier. The menu is on a chalkboard by the doorway and has descriptions of each bowl as well as the instructions for make your own. Fish is fresh, and there is ample lighting in this location. We got the It's Lit (mm spicy mayo) and Buddha Bowl. Prize wise: 10.99 for a regular bowl & 6.99 for a snack size A snack size bowl is about 2 cups of food and a large is about 3.5 cups. The It's Lit bowl is super filling as there is black rice (糯米). They have a bar table with 3 seats and a long bench that seats another 3. Pro tip: you can ask for takeout and eat in the food court at the end of the hallway. Drinks they have include: Icha green tea, calpico and a few other soft drinks. They are open until 7pm on weekdays and Saturday and closed Sundays. read more

Poke Eats - Sushi Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Pretty much the only option for poke in the North York area. It's located on the ground floor of the Emerald Park condos near Sheppard. The entrance can be a little hard to find as it's on the side facing the gas station. The prices are pretty standard for poke, I like that they give you the option to mix and match bases. I find all rice too filling for lunch so I usually get half rice, half lettuce. I also really like that they have a snack size which is perfect when I'm not too hungry. They are pretty generous with their toppings as well read more

Poke Eats - Sushi Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I've only tried a few places for poke bowls but I would say Poke Eats is the best so far. I always get salmon anywhere I go and i've noticed other places always give so little. So compared to others, they are generous on their toppings. I got their regular sized bowl for $10.99 and I could barely finish it. They also have snack sizes for $6.99, which is what I should get next time. My new go-to for poke bowls. Reasonable price, good portions and close by. read more

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I was SUPER SUPER excited to try this place, first Poke to be honest .. im a huge sushi person so I thought this would be heaven for me . I built my own bowl, it was very good but i did not enjoy the salmon at all. Very bland. I added soy sauce into my bowl though and then it was much better .. The service is very good, theyre very friendly. read more

Poke Eats - Sushi Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I have stopped by twice. 'It's Lit' is becoming my favourite. I love the Black Rice. The Salmon was fresh too. The portion looks small but was quite filling. Not much seating space but there is Food Court in the building. You can usually find seating there. A good Lunch option if you work in the neighbourhood. read more

Food: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Atmosphere: 4/5 New Poke place in North York! Overall, it was great and all the ingredients were fresh. The great thing about a Poke bowl is that you can get all these flavours and textures mixed into one bite. At Poke Eats, they have standard signature bowls but if you don't like any of the ingredients, you can create your own bowl for the same price. It was awesome because that means I can substitute for whatever I want. I basically ordered the Poke Eats bowl and substituted with black rice and changed up the toppings. The menu is easy to navigate even for an indecisive me. My friend ordered "It's Lit" and the spicy sauce was more than a kick. The only downside I experienced, and this is if I am being nit-picky, was that when I got towards the bottom of the bowl, the rice became a tad salty because the sauce drained to the bottom. Definitely will return if I am in the area. They also have a loyalty program. They only open until 7pm on Saturdays though. read more

Poke Eats - Sushi Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This is an alright poke place! I'm excited that there's more and more places to have poke in Toronto now, but that also means there's more competition. I like how clean and fresh everything is and how you are able to get black/purple rice. Another good thing about the rice is that they give you quite a bit of it haha, they just pile that stuff on like it's lettuce! A downside of that, is the rice is really hot so it's a little weird with the raw fish and toppings. There wasn't any wow factor about this poke to be honest, it's tasty don't get me wrong and it's in a lovely neighbourhood if you're looking for a quick bite! read more

Poke Eats - Mixed rice, salmon, mango, crab salad, avocado and ponzu sauce - Sushi Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Overall: 5.0 stars Food: Ahh, so excited for this review!! This was my first poke bowl and I was not disappointed at all! So glad to have some POKE EATS in the neighbourhood! I had the "It's Lit" bowl. It was a delicious medley of flavours. It had black sushi rice, salmon, spicy mayo, avocado, spicy cucumber and cherry tomato. The ingredients were very fresh. I love the black sushi rice, although if you're only used to plain white rice, I might see this as a bit of a change. The spicy salmon was very good and balanced flavour. The cherry tomatoes had a refreshing burst and tasted exactly like a tomato should (not watered down). I liked how I could move around to different parts of the bowl and enjoy different flavours. Service: I was taken care of by a friendly front staff. The owner greeted me and was very kind. The restaurant is very clean and modern. There is a bit of limited seating, but I imagine most people are grabbing take out. Parking: There's underground paid parking or paid street parking. I got lucky with parking, but it could be difficult during busy hours. I'll have to experiment with other parking options as I come here more. Overall Impressions: Delicious and experience was worthwhile. I know the price point is slightly higher, but you can taste the quality of the ingredients and quality comes at a price (i.e avoiding frozen ingredients). I will definitely be back to try other items on the menu! Especially the "BYOB - Build Your Own Bowl"!! read more

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F, salad was VERY LITTLE but the sauce was great.Second time ordered the sauce they wrap up for me was wrong! What the heck am I suppose to eat with it being dry. Besides that it s pretty good read more

Poke Eats is the first specialty Poke eatery opened in North York, north of the 401. While it is away from all the other usual Poke places in Toronto located in downtown, we must say we are extremely impressed by the high quality fish and freshness offered. The restaurant is located at the bottom of the newly built condo building at Yonge and Sheppard, right across from Whole Foods. The restaurant has simple yet elegent décor. It is brightly lit as it is located on the corner. This place is mainly for takeout as there is only a small bench for eating. What makes Poke Eats stand out from all the other Poke restaurants is probably the quality and the freshness of the fishes. Chef Raymond Choo has been in the industry for a long time and is committed to only using he highest-quality sourced fish. The chef buys tuna and salmon in bulk and freshly cut them right inside the store, so that all Poke Bowl are served with delicious fishes. The menu is simple, with 4 preset Poke menu, or the BYOB (Build-your-own-bowl) option. Each of the Poke comes in either the regular size or snack size. We have tasted their signature Poke Eats bowl, which is made of White Sushi Rice, Tuna, Maple Sesame Shoyu, Cucumber, Sweet Corn, Crab Salad. We must say this is probably the most declious poke bowl we have tasted, the tuna is very fresh and delicious and all the ingredients mixed well to made for a good medley. The portion of fish is also very generous and for the regular bowl, you will get a full and satisfying meal. Also, all the bowls already include garnishes and soy sauce, so you don't risk adding too much soy sauce to the bowl and make the bowl too salty. We have also tried the build-you-own-bowl, where you can choose the base (rice), meat (fish), sauce, 3 toppings, and garnishes. The spicy mayo is very refreshing is very fresh blends in well, unlike other spicy mayo we have tasted which usually overpower other ingredients. Overall we are very impressed with Poke Eats and will definite come back to satifisfied with the Poke craving! read more

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I have been a salmon lover for more than a decade, by lover I mean I am the one who can eat only salmon for three meals within one day. So I really fell in love with this lovely place at once! The salmon bowl is a perfection. I am a big fan of poke, I explored many poke restaurants in Toronto already. This one has become my best TOP 3 for sure. The ingredients taste very fresh and the volume of them definitely worth the price!!!! The salmon is soooooooo delicious OMG!!!! And the sauce too! They put not just enough sauce on the food which makes me even more happy! And the veggies in the bowl are all my love!!! read more

Poke Eats - Signature bowl "It's Lit" - salmon, cucumber, corns, avocado, purple rice, soooooooo delicious and worth the price so much - Sushi Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I was recommended by some friends to visit poke eats as they had great experiences. I ordered a few bowls for take out as my family are big fans of poke. We were pretty satisfied as the food was very fresh compared to other poke bowls we've previously had. The owner of poke eats is also super friendly and helpful when I was trying to decide which bowls to select. They also have the option to create your own bowl ! I definitely recommend poke lovers to try poke eats - you'll definitely notice how fresh their food are. read more

Poke Eats - Sushi Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

My first time having Poke. Its a good alternative to sushi. I ordered a custom bowl with white rice, salmon, avacado,cucumber,ginger and all the fixings. The servers are friendly and the store is bright and clean. Only con would be the serving size being a little small for their largest bowl size. read more

Poke Eats - Custom Build your own Bowl. White rice, salmon, ginger, avacado, radish & cucumber. $10 and change. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Good size bowls, good options and fresh protein. Parking for a quick up is a little tricky but it doesn't take long to get your order.

This is one of the best places for Poke Bowls. The portions are generous and there are many toppings and sauces to choose from. I wish they had a points or loyalty card because it will give me the incentive to go there more often. read more

I've ordered from Poke Eats many times. There food is always fresh, consistent, tasty and efficient. Great job!

It's just really good poke. The bowls have a good degree of customization but aren't super wild - no really unusual toppings or sauces, just good solid choices. I've only had the salmon for my protein, but it's good quality fish and very smooth. I do feel that their food quality is very good in general and the toppings are nicely fresh. The maple shoyu sauce is really good and what I would recommend to a poke beginner. They don't use a ton of it so err on the side of more sauce if you're into it (and yes, you can change the sauce level - I didn't realize). The black rice is good, kind of a glutinous texture and pretty aesthetic. They cook the rice really nicely. Never tried the kale but it's nice to have a low-carb option. Super small place but there's a food court in the building. They take card. read more

Got the regular sized Buddha which is white tuna poke with both white and black sushi rice, and edamame, cucumber and mango toppings. The portion was good for $12.40 after tax and everything tasted very fresh. The white tuna cubes were very large. The one thing that threw me off a little was how sweet and fragrant the mango was. Normally, I like my mangos sweet, but in the poke, it over powered everything else and stuck out like a sore thumb. I ended up just picking out the mango pieces and eating them separately. The service is excellent, they were extremely helpful and the meal was prepared very quickly. The store environment is very bright, clean, and modern. The seating is very limited since it's meant to be a take out place, but there is a food court right around the corner for those who want to sit and eat there. read more

Finally decided to stop by this place passing through Sheppard station. It's a small simple shop, clean lines, limited seating. After having gone to a handful of different poke restaurants, I would say the portions here are pretty standard for the price, maybe a touch leaning towards the small size. Fish to rice ratio for me was quite balanced, with every bite having a generous amount of fish without having to aggressively ration for it near the end. The menu features a handful of set combinations and build-your-own options as well. I ordered the Buddha and the It's Lit. Overall, what I greatly enjoyed for both choices were the use of black/purple rice (very hearty and robust pairing), the pickled ginger (oddly sweet, and a nice palate reset to get more out of the intensity of the flavours in between bites), and the fried shallots/onions (less earthy than the taro chips other poke places use as a crispy component but a stronger flavour). Flavours are layered with care and bowls are "plated" (ha.) aesthetically. The Buddha features albacore tuna of which the flavour I felt was overpowered by the citrus soy sauce they used (too salty!---I hope it's applied after the fact and not a marinade because I would opt to order it on the side). The mango bits were unexpectedly quite ripe and sweet and very interest contrast to the rest of the bowl. The It's Lit features spicy salmon which I could taste was quite fresh---a clear winner/safe choice for anyone coming for the first time. I hope to come back and fill up my loyalty card and will be exploring the customization options and hopefully see some seasonal/limited time special combinations in the future. Recommended. read more

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My new favourite poke in the neighbourhood! Fresh toppings, tasty combos. I'd recommend getting double the toppings though - despite the additional cost, you really do go from a small handful to a more substantial amount. Sushi rice base is nice with actual sushi rice mixings (like vinegar) in it, which compliments the toppings. read more

This is the only poke bowl place I've ever tried. So to me, this is the best poke bowl place. But I have been here 10+ times and I can honestly say that it is consistently great. I've tried pretty much everything on the menu. You can't make a mistake in choosing something because they're all tasty and great combination of ingredients. You do have the option of making your own bowl, which consists of choosing the type of rice, fish, sauce, and toppings you'd like on it. I love this because adding onto their 5 bowl suggestions, there are so many possibilities as to what you could have for lunch. Everyone who works there is very nice and professional, and the service is very quick. The longest I've waited for my bowl is like 5 minutes. They have a rewards card where if you buy 10 bowls, you get one for free. If I were you, I'd take it because you will be returning to have another. read more

Finally! A poke place in the area! Tried the 'it's lit' bowl with tuna and it was absolutely amazing! Lots of flavour and the perfect rice to fish ratio! Place is nice and bright and staff are super friendly! Too bad there isn't a big area to sit... read more

Poke Eats - Sushi Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Okay so this review is based off of what I had yesterday and it was the Budda bowl and the custom made bowl I made with salmon. Portions: 1/10... I asked the girl at the front how much poke is actually put in the bowl and she said 100 Grams and when it was presented in the bowl, it looked like I paid $10.99 for nothing. I was able to pick 3 sides to go with the salmon.. And it was avocado, seaweed salad, and edamame.. Hardly anything was put on in it. Stingy with everything. Quality: 1/10... I've tried AMAZING poke in LA, and Hawaii... And I know Toronto is try to pick up a new trend, but if you can't do it right, you might as well not do it at all even with giving the nori and seaweed, looks like it isn't fresh at all. Price: I paid $10.99 for each bowl and must say I regret all of it immediately. I hate being honest but it was the worst poke I've ever tried in my life. Final verdict: nice people, terrible food. If you are going to charge people $10.99 per bowl (regular size) then please at least step up your portions and quantity! read more

2 stars for the food quality to value ratio. Added a star for excellent service. Came here on a Thursday night and service was awesome, but the food fell short from my expectations. Everything was very fresh ... but flavour-wise, was very lacking. Portion is decent for one person, but nearly $15 after tax. I ordered the Poke Eats signature bowl and found the entire thing to be completely lacking in flavour, but perhaps this is my own personal preference. The fish was fresh, as were all the other components, but I was slightly disappointed by each mouthful I took. I found myself wishing that I was eating from a different poke place. If you have a craving for poke in the North York area, this MIGHT satiate your craving. Perhaps I just like it when there are more sauces on my poke to spice up the flavour. I'll give it another chance before making a final decision. read more

Honestly one of my favourite places to go to of all time! Their poke bowls are amazing and I am always left satisfied after every visit. Their ingredients are fresh, tasty and the combinations they have for their signature bowls are magnificent! I also love how they add just enough sauce, never too much and never too little! So far I have tried three of their signature bowls: poke eats, it's lit and the buddha! Ray, Eunice and the team are so wonderful and kind! Always helpful and great to chat with. Trust me when I say that you will not regret coming here. My favourite bowl of all time is the poke eats bowl - the crab is to die for! If you want to try anything for your first visit, I definitely recommend you to try that one! If you would like to build your own bowl, you gotta put the crab in it, it is so exquisite! They also have a stamp card that you can ask for and after 8 bowls, you get the 9th one free. I am not usually a person who uses stamp cards since I do not end up going to the same place enough times to fully finish them. However, I have ended up using 3 stamp cards already buying poke bowls for my family and I! Side note: There is also a food court nearby to enjoy your poke bowl. Please do yourself a favour and try their delicious bowls and talk with their lovely team! read more

Such great poke bowls! I usually get their 'It's Lit' salmon poke bowl, sometimes replacing their original toppings with seaweed salad, corn, mango, and/or citrus shoyu. All are good, fish is very fresh and bowls are well made. read more

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This place is fantastic! The owner is super nice, and the staff as well. They are very knowledgeable and courteous when helping you build your bowl to your specific tastes. Location is great too, right next to SW TTC entrance at Yonge and Sheppard. Space is really clean and has a great aesthetic with the white finishes throughout. If you're looking for something healthy and tasty as hell, you've found the right place! read more

I love a good poke. Poke Eats is in a building which doesn't have its own parking, so you will have to find street parking. It's strictly a take-out place as there are only a few chairs along the wall for you to eat. However, in the same building further down there is a tiny food court with plenty of seating, so we found that we could take our poke bowls and eat there comfortably. Ingredients are quite fresh and has a few customization options. However, I do find that their portions are small, and in particular the fish/rice ratio is a bit small - you do end up finishing your fish much earlier than the rest of your meal. I suppose this is a trade off for having fresh ingredients. read more

Not sure what's up with all the high ratings for this place. I had the Poke Eats bowl and the tuna in it was super stringy and fibrous in texture. Felt and tasted disgusting going down my throat. The tuna wasn't soft and tender like at most other poke places around Toronto. I was so disappointed, couldn't even finish the already small portion size. If you like your fish hard and fibrous in texture, this is the place for you! read more

Poke Eats - Poke Eats bowl - Sushi Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Brand new poke place located by the green condo building in North York. It is a convenient accessible location along the subway line. If you are travelling by car, it might be a bit difficult to find parking. It was my first visit here and I tried one of their signature bowl " It's lit". It came with black sushi rice, salmon, spicy mayo, avocado, spicy cucumbers, and cherry tomatoes. This bowl was also garnished with ginger, scallions, nori, radish, fried onions, and sesame seeds. Overall taste was yummy as I am a fan of anything Jap. Portion was good and definitely a healthy alternative. The only thing I thought can be better was probably more sauce for the rice maybe because the texture of black grains are generally harder so may taste a bit dry if there wasn't enough sauce. Moreover, this is a small place so if you plan to eat in, there are only a few seating because it is mainly meant for takeouts. I like how they give out a stamp card; for every 8 bowls, you can redeem 1 free one. I also had the chance to speak to the owner and picked his brain in regards to his business in the food industry. Very nice humble human being! Will definitely be back to try the other poke bowls. Thank you for the great experience! read more

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I come here a lot for a quick dinner when I don't feel like cooking. The workers are pretty friendly and the food quality is good. I got the poke eats (tuna) and my girlfriend got the lit (salmon). My girlfriend doesn't like their spicy cucumber, which comes with the lit, but they let you substitute (she got the crab salad instead). They also take credit cards (AmEx included), and Apple Pay. read more

I love this place. First of all, it's a small place with high stool chair and it's not really a place to bring a large group of people to sit and eat but it's ok for me since I just take out my food. I have been to a couple of places that served poke bowel and it just taste awful due to the lack of freshness, combinations of the dish don't work well together and they too much of everything in it . This place have a combination of fresh ingredients that work so well together and it just take amazing(my favourite one is called IT'S LIT) The only reason why I give this place a 4 star because they only take Cash or Credit and wish they offer debit as a payment but overall would eat here again. read more

Poke Eats - It's Lit poke bowl - Sushi Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Came here at 12 or so - it was just in the nick of lunch rush. It took a while for the line to get moving - there was about 5 people in front of us and a 10 minute wait to get to the cashier. The service was ok but clearly it was a time-orientated rather than service-orientated. The restaurant itself is small so there was only a bench table with 4 chairs so most orders had to be to-go. I had the "It's lit" poke bowl with black rice, spicy mayo, salmon, corn. One thing I loved was that the black rice was truly black rice - so many times restaurant claims that it they serve "black rice" but it was really a mixture. I enjoyed the fish and the spicy mayo - wasn't too much. The corn added a strange taste to it. I'd come back but service needs to be better. read more

This is my FAVOURITE place to eat, i tried it recently and i love it so much so that i order the same thing every time. the ingredients are always fresh and delicious, and they are quite generous with their toppings and protein as well. i will be a regular customer here! read more

Not the best poke I had in Toronto, it is actually rated one of the worst I had. Size is small and they put a lot of soy sauce at the bottom so when I was eating the rice it is super salty and not edible. Also they don't have too much topping compare to other places. The fish was quite fresh but that is all good about Poke Eats. read more

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