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Poke Kai

3.9 (372 reviews)
ModerateHawaiian, Poke
Open 11:00 am - 8:30 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Moderate noise
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Great food and atmosphere. A lot of options to choose from. Super fresh fish and friendly people, highly recommend!

Poke with salmon and tuna
Levis K.

Not bad for a quick poke pickup. This shop is tucked away into a corner of a plaza where you'd really have to keep your eyes peeled for it. I wanted a poke bowl on my way home from work one day and decided to give this place a try. Since it was my first time here, I tried asking the worker for some recommendations on what to put on my bowl but she kept deflecting back to me saying it's whatever I wanted - which is totally valid but I was really hoping she'd tell me what the popular combos are as I normally don't get poke bowls. So I'd give service a 3.5/5. The restaurant is somewhat small so expect a more packed ambiance if it becomes busy. I got my food to go to be on the safe side. The food itself was pretty good. Like many poke bowl spots, it's one of those "build your own bowls" type of restaurants, which is totally fine and gives you the flexibility of choosing what you want. The fish itself didn't taste super fresh but it wasn't bad either. It was still overall good, so I will give that. Overall, I'd still recommend this spot. The food came out good and I'd have a meal with a friend here.

Denise P.

Poke bowl was a 10/10. I went with salmon, spicy salmon, and spicy tuna. I love that they give you the option of salad or rice. I went with 50/50. All the toppings you want. Let's see if I can remember all my toppings. Cucumber, edamame, jalapeño, crab, green onion, fried garlic, sesame seeds with ponzu, spicy mayo, and eel sauce. Overall, fish was seasoned well and fresh. I really enjoyed my bowl. Have been here a couple of times and will continue to come here. They offer regular and large bowls. Regular 3 scoops of fish. Large 5 scoops. They have all the fish and toppings all out. It's like subway. You order what you want. Person behind the counter was friendly and polite. Restaurant was clean. It's not very big, but they do have indoor as well as outdoor seating. They also offer Ramen. I want to say you just grab the bag you want and make it yourself. Under $7.

Leslie Y.

Simple, no-frill poke made with fresh ingredients. Nothing exceptional about the poke, and the portion-size is a bit on the small side, but it still hits the spot. Service is decent and the indoor dining area can accommodate about 15 customers. It's relatively clean.

Thai Tea (TikTok: @justandyvu)
Andy V.

1. I chose the Hawaiian style protein for my poke bowl, and they had amazing texture and flavor! 2. The spot has fun casual vibes with tables outside and inside! 3. The staff was friendly and made the ordering process easy! 4. Parking was plentiful! Note: This was actually open before 11:30 am on a Sunday! Photo: Thai Tea and Regular Bowl

Debbie F.

It's been a while since my last visit. I'm happy they were open when searching for a last minute dinner spot because I was reminded how good this place is. It's a little pricey, however they really do give a lot. The protein scoops (esp spicy tuna) are worth the money. I can't forget to mention the quality...everything was fresh!!! They have unique sauce options. Personally, i'm basic with little to no sauce, but if you like spicy, this place has a variety of options. I am always a fan of "build your own" and seeing all ingredients in front of you. It's a clean a cute spot in a great location with plenty of parking!

Matthew W.

The tuna was fresh and tasty! Also, got to love the option for a spam masubi. The person at the front-with glasses- was cool. The only complaint was that we couldn't get an extra empty bowl or plate to split our meal without being charged another bowl. That was ridiculous. Other than that, awesome place.

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For 18$, I got a bowl of rice and got lucky if I found a piece of fish. Ridiculous. Never going back.

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Love this place- good food and awesome boba! I often call ahead and ask if they still have boba in case the Millikan kids wiped them out.

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If you want decently sized portions for cheaper, go somewhere else. Taste is nothing special, don't let the pictures fool you.

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No sushi rice, minimal spicy mayo with zero taste and $20 per bowl. Lazy Acres is way better

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The poke bowls are amazing. Generous portion, fresh fish and tasty sides. I love all their sauces!

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4.1(820 reviews)
3.1 mi
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Poke Kai - hawaiian - Updated May 2026

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