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Poke Paradise

4.4 (563 reviews)
ModeratePoke, Japanese, Hawaiian
Closed • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Quiet
Casual
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Regular Poke Bowl
Alex L.

Good portions and fish! Especially liked that there was no additional charge for any toppings, which made the bowl reasonably priced. Owner was super kind too. Would recommend for a quick and easy meal!

Katherine L.

little shop in the lion market plaza, pretty small and plain inside. I got a regular bowl and it was the perfect amount of food for a quick lunch! the fish options were all quite fresh and there's a huge variety of toppings which is excellent! my bowl was quite over-sauced so i'd ask for light sauce next time but others might enjoy that. service was very friendly and professional! would def come again if i were in the area :)

Small Poke Bowl
Diana T.

Was craving for poke and been in this plaza multiple times but have not ordered from here before. Honestly solid poke place! Ambiance: modern and clean. Place was pretty empty on Saturday lunch noon. Parking however was difficult to find as it looked to be very active Service: worker was welcoming and friendly, was patient while I ordered. Small bowl (4/5) $16.25: 24 oz bowl with 2 scoops of protein, free sides of seaweed salad and crab salad. Fish tasted fresh to me along with the other toppings. First time seeing chicharron as a topping and more than the usual dry toppings compared to other places. This bowl stuffed me beyond. Would come here again if I'm around the area in the mood for poke.

Rayna T.

Decided to give this place a try from reading all the reviews. I'm not sure what all the hype is about. I created my own bowl with regular salmon and spicy salmon. Honestly, it was okay. I did add chicharron and it was super stale. But everyone's taste buds are different, so it's worth giving it a try.

Amanda V.

Lots of options and toppings here. Place was clean and service was polite. Regular bowl was filling. I would certainly return.

Regular Size Poke Bowl
Lisa Y.

My first impression of this poke spot is that their bowls are loaded! It's located in the same plaza as Lion Market, so the parking can get a little crowded but people are always going in and out, so it doesn't take too long to find a spot. I was feeling hungry, so I ordered their regular bowl, and I was impressed by how much was in it! The ordering process is pretty typical where you choose your: 1. Base, 2. Proteins, 3. Sides, 4. Mix-ins, 5. Sauce, and 6. Dry Toppings. One unique base I noticed on their menu is soba noodles! I didn't try it this time, but definitely will next time. They have a good variety of mix-ins too! I also love that they include avocado, crab, and seaweed salad in their bowls, which is not common for poke places these days! Overall, I enjoyed this neighborhood poke spot!

Maggie W.

Ordered take out, I got the poke bowl. I like how you can choose 3 protein toppings and there's a wide variety of other toppings to choose from. Portion size is medium (not too big, not too small). I got it with half brown rice and half greens, a which I think was generally a good combo although some grains of the rice were hard to chew. For a take out meal, I think the fulfilled the order to the tee. Decent poke!

Small Poke Bowl
Carmel P.

Absolutely amazing. First - I couldn't decide between the small and regular bowl. I was super hungry but ended up going with the small. I'm so glad I did because I was absolutely STUFFED by the time I finished. I'm certain that the large bowl is enough for two moderate meals. Second - I wasn't sure if the spicy tuna was too spicy for me. The lady let me sample it which made my decision so much easier. Third - they did not skimp on the sides or toppings. I opted for all of them and they happily obliged. There was so much food in there that I was worried the lid wouldn't close. Somehow it did Overall, this place was an amazing value for money and they did not compromise on quality. I will happily be back again!

Small Poke Bowl - All tuna
Stephanie T.

If you're looking for a poke bowl with good portions and friendly service, you're at the right place! We had a late lunch here on a Sunday and there was no wait! There was one lady working, very kind and generous. I asked for a small bowl, but it was definitely not a small amount. I got half rice, half mixed greens and loaded it with different toppings. The rice was hot and fresh and like other reviews mention, they don't charge for typical premium add-ons like masago, avocado, crab salad, and seaweed salad. Now, although I loved everything else, I wouldn't say this was my favorite poke bowl for a few reasons... none of the sauces really stood out to me (which I think makes or breaks a poke bowl), their house sauce was quite salty for my taste, the crab salad was drier than others, and some pieces of the fish weren't easy to bite through. I LOVE raw fish, but I am picky about the texture. That being said, I think making some small improvements would easily change this to 5 stars :) Total: $40 w/ tip

Jeremy C.

Was really good not stingy with the meat and the lady was really nice! Definitely worth it!

DIY 3 protein Regular Poke Bowl
Hope L.

I was craving poke and found this spot since I wanted to support a small business. It was empty when I went which was nice! I ordered a 3 protein poke bowl for $20.70 and wow I didn't realize poke bowls were now over $20! I got 2 scoops of the salmon and 1 scoop of the tuna. She gave me a decent amount of fish and I loved how the toppings and base were unique. For example, they had soba noodles as a base which I've never seen before and they had chicharron as a topping which is also new. I like how this place doesn't charge extra for crab salad or for avocado as well. The bowl was huge and was so filling (I had walked 20K steps that day and was hungry) so I demolished this bowl in less than 20 minutes haha. It was so tasty and I would definitely come back!

Stephanie Z.

I usually love this place, but the piece of avocado I got tasted rotten :( it was super brown and tasted sour... The fish was good otherwise! The yellowtail and tuna were definitely the best.

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Server was nice and patient. Food was fresh, filling, and offered a lot of variety. Space was clean. I will be back!

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Ask the Community - Poke Paradise

Is the poke fish fresh or frozen?

Frozen

How much is the large-challenge bowl? Not looking to do the challenge, but I'd like to order a couple for an event.

Hi! Our Poke Bowl Challenge costs $60. If you want to purchase the bowls, they will be $10 each. Kindly let us know at least 2 hours in advance (preferably a day if you’re ordering a lot) so that we can make sure to have enough rice.

Do you guys have a rewards or point system like FiveStars?

Yes we do! We have a loyalty stamp (sticker) card. After the 9th bowl, the tenth is free!!

Is the poke challenge rice heavy? How many lbs rice, meat, etc? Break down please!

The bowl is estimated to be around 10 pounds including 10 choices of protein, veggies of your choices and rice (white/brown).

How many pounds is the poke challenge bowl?

The bowl is an estimated between 8-10 pounds depend on the vegetables choices!

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