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    Poke Papa

    4.5 (925 reviews)
    ModeratePoke, Hawaiian
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    2 Scoop Poke Bowl
    Julie Y.

    Such a cute poke and tea shop! You definitely get your money's worth of food, because they fill the bowl to the brim. The poke was delicious and had a great balance of flavors. Taro milk tea was smooth and not too sweet. Service was so fast and accommodating.

    Welcome to the jungle
    Chris T.

    To order you go to a machine and you can select whatever you want from there. They have a very extensive Kenny of options when it comes to drinks. Minimal staff interaction. The welcome to the jungle read good but tasted really weird, I couldn't identify anything going on with the drink and I ended up drinking only like 1/4 of the drink before throwing it out. It's a very tropical oriented drink, however the chunky pieces of the fruit offset the balance of everything already going on in the drink. I'd say get something more simple and have a more enjoyable drink. I'm not sure how this was a popular item or if it was just being promoted as a limited item.

    Linnea E.

    Boba AND poke? I'm there! I love touch screen order kiosks for bowl places since it takes the pressure off the ordering process. I particularly loved it here since I got to build the perfect customized poke bowl! I could've done with a bit more protein but it was still a loaded bowl and all super fresh. They also have a pretty robust boba menu that you can also look through at the order kiosks. I went with a classic milk tea which was on the sweeter side, but with well cooked boba so it's a win for me.

    Two scoops salmon and tuna
    Sarah M.

    Yum! Really enjoyed this poke bowl. I got the two scoops - spicy salmon and a mix of tuna and salmon. I really enjoyed it. Staff were friendly and the portion size was pretty solid.

    Inside seating
    Chris W.

    Quick, healthy, DELICIOUS poke bowls. I ordered DA GRINDS, which comes with a good mix of Ahi poke, lomi salmon, spicy tuna, and ceviche. I really liked it You pick your toppings. I highly recommend the PICKLED SEAWEED, and the crispy FRIED GARLIC pieces...seriously! So good.

    3 Scoop Poke Bowl
    Subie C.

    Good ingredients. Good sprinkles. Dreadfully over sauced. Had to stop eating the fish it was so salty. Cry. Get your sauces on the side!!

    K-pop Bop
    Sean R.

    The expression goes "don't judge a book by its cover" but when it comes to poke bowls, I've always felt that you need to see the assembled product to understand what you're getting. The pictures paint this flavorful burst of colors, and the real thing does not disappoint. The k-pop bowl in particular looked and sounded delightful, personally being a big fan of Gochujang certainly helped a lot. Each bite had so much variety in flavor and texture, I was very happy! Having ordered this as delivery I cannot speak to the restaurant's ambiance or the quality of service except to say the bowl was heavily packed and the online pictures look great.

    Inside
    Nicole J.

    This restaurant has great reviews and I couldn't wait to try it after my morning walk. Although it started pouring, I still came to try a bowl. There were plenty of protein options and endless toppings. The employee was very helpful with all my questions and combination options. The had my favorite sauce, wasabi aioli, and she gave me extra. The restaurant was clean, service was quick and the prices were reasonable. I'd definitely be returning again.

    Spicy Ahi, Lomi Salmon - 4 stars. Overall good, sushi rice was nice if a bit hard. Sat delivery dinner 2024-04-13
    Ziyan C.

    Pretty good Poke spot, we got delivery for a last minute dinner. The cost was $70 total for two 2-scoop bowls and one Poke Free Bowl. Lomi Homie - 3.5 stars Salmon very fresh & soft. Too much crab salad. Spicy Ahi, Lomi Salmon - 4 stars Overall good, sushi rice was nice if a bit hard. Spam Masubi - 3 stars Way, way, way too spicy!

    Wall
    Orest S.

    Great poke place in the heart of DC! This is a hidden gem! Easy to order using kiosk, wait time is about 5 minutes or less. The food is rich and delicious. Usually, we take 1 bowl for ~20-25 for a couple of people. Enough space inside, the place is clean and nice! Defiantly recommended

    2 Scoop Poke Bowl
    Brian S.

    A fresh food option served fast, it was delicious. The place wasn't too busy and the workers kept busy cleaning so, I'm sure the health score extends beyond the food. I got a pretty decent portion for a few extra bucks compared to a fast food combo meal. I'd take it any day.

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    Lots of fresh selections! Customers will be surprised at the quality and service. Don't forget to try their teas...they're amazing

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    Is it possible to get the ceviche without shrimp?

    Hi Janny, Thanks for the question! Normally our ceviche is already marinated so the components (shrimp, scallop and octopus) can absorb as much flavor as possible. However,… Read more

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    3.8(268 reviews)
    1.2 miDowntown
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    I got a poke bowl from Abunai this past Tuesday delivered via Uber Eats. There are a few coupons on…read morethere, and I was craving something on the healthier side, so Abunai it was. BUILD YOUR OWN BOWL (REGULAR) - 10 (12 on Uber Eats) +6 for 2x salmon +6 for 2x ahi tuna +1.50 for avocado I made my bowl with half sushi rice/half mixed greens, green onion, edamame, seaweed salad, furikake, masago, and sesame seeds. However, there were practically no masago in my bowl. I wanted to try a few sauces that sounded interesting, so I requested for the abunai, kabayaki, and garlic aioli sauce but specifically asked for it ON THE SIDE so the entire bowl wouldn't be overly saucy or soggy. Upon receiving, I saw that all the sauce was smothered in my bowl. I also got no utensils even though I requested some. At the end, I left half of the rice and mixed greens because it had way too much sauce which was incredibly overpowering. The quality of fish was fine, and I enjoyed it with the avocado. Meh. I think my experience would have been a lot more positive if the sauce was on the side for sure.

    Brought my husband and a friend to Abunai for dinner to satiate a poke craving. It was quiet and…read morethere was one employee putting orders together behind the counter so we ordered at the kiosk. My husband and I both built our own poke bowls. Loved the options offered, and I loved my salad bowl. On the downside, although we both ordered the large size with double protein, it was a light meal (albeit delicious). Service wasn't great- we didn't get a text that our food was done and the employee didn't call out that our order was ready. After a 20 minute wait we asked if our order would be ready soon and it had been sitting on the back counter with the to go orders.

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    L&L Hawaiian Barbecue

    3.3(199 reviews)
    10.1 mi
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    Casual dining
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    I was recommended this spot by a coworker who said she visits very frequently and loves the food…read morehere so of course I had to see what the hype is about. They share a space with other businesses in a somewhat food hall/bar type of vibe. Some businesses from the original "the block" food hall have moved here like snocream. There are a lot of different plate, bowl, and combo variations to choose from. For my first time, it was very hard to choose but I opted with the seafood combo which has fried fish, fried shrimp, and a choice of meat. The flavor is amazing especially the bbq marinade on the beef. The batter used for the shrimp and fish tastes the same, a little bland, but light batter not overly greasy. I'm not sure what authentic hawaiian food is supposed to taste like to compare this but I think the seafood needs some kind of sauce. Portion size is great, one combo plate can be shared between two people but u might want to have your own as you're eating it. The take-out menu vs. dine-in menu are a little confusing, I'm not sure which has the better value and/or if theres any difference in portion size or what-not but we got the to-go combo and just ate in store. The dine-in menu I was told just gets plated instead of put in a box but i'm wondering if you get more/less meat in that sense because why are there two different menus? Overall this spot is pretty solid and a different kind of cuisine thats good to have around the area. I will likely come back and update my review as I try the other items on the menu and as they continue to renovate the space.

    Taste good but not cheap for the amount Fast service off…read morepeak hour (5PM) But food has hair in it.

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