Was pretty excited to try this new spot after all the great reviews, but it was frankly pretty average and honestly nothing about it really stands out at all or separates it from every other poke place. The bowl itself was very underwhelming and lukewarm. The temperature of the fish as well as the rice were exactly the same and at room-temperature. Just a below average poke experience over-all. Portions were good however, and while the temperature was off, the fish still tasted fresh, so it was at least still edible. read more

Honestly, the food here is good and I like the portion sizes but the fish isn't always fresh. The last poke bowl I ordered I was eating it and straight up the albacore had gone bad......... it's really 50/50 whenever I come here. Sometimes it's like decent freshness, other times I get food poisoning because the fish is no longer fresh (this has happened multiple times). But of course the clown that's me keeps going back cause it's the closest to my house (just down the street)....... and I think the poke place in Sather Lane has small portions which I'm not about (lol). The best poke place near campus is def on North side lol but I never wanna walk there cause I'm lazy so when I get cravings it's always #timetoriskitall for me. In all seriousness though, if you don't want food poisoning don't come here!!! I am not kidding, 50/50 the fish has gone bad.... I've gone here enough times to know. 2 stars though because when their fish is actually *not* rancid, I like this place. read more

I've been to all the poke places within walking distance of Cal, and Poke Parlor def takes the cake - definitely the most fresh, definitely the most selection in terms of sauces and toppings! The inside is very clean and aesthetically pleasing, which is always a plus. Service is also super friendly! Will definitely be a regular here read more

ohhhhhh everything is soooo goood! My favorite sauce combination is habanero aioli with ponzu and some house chili. I also tried the taco with spicy tuna and it was amazingly delicious! They also have pokenini's which is one of their specialties. But I was too full to try it.. I will definitely come back again! read more

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I just became a pescetarian and naturally have been scoping out new poke spots. I have tried three thus far: Big Fish Little Fish, Poke Poke, and Poke Parlor - all good, but this one is my favorite. I only ever get two proteins (shrimp and salmon) and for this they are the best priced and also taste the best. Further, the zucchini noodles are fantastic and not an option at other poke places + the food is fresh. read more

The freshest fish and the most delicious veggies dressed by the amazing flavors of sesame or soy... is the best option for a hot day... refreshing and cool... in all senses. read more

This place is definitely one of my favorite poke places to go to! The fish is so fresh and the seaweed salad is amazing. The seaweed salad may cost extra but it's definitely worth it. The sauces there are amazing as well, the unagi was so good I always end up asking for extra, and the habanero sauce was pretty good as well, I couldn't put my finger on it but it's such a familiar taste. One other thing I really liked was that they have the option for mango, pineapples, and corn. I love all three of those since they spruce up the flavor of your bowl by a ton. Not only do they have amazing options for the poke bowls, but they have poke paninis, nachos, and tacos. I actually haven't been there enough to try everything but I did get the chance to try the poke tacos and they were amazing!!! You can't get the same poke tacos anywhere else and the sauce they made it with was so delicious. I also really like how they have forks and spoons that are made of wood, since I'm a very environmental friendly person. Props to this place for trying to help the world be a little more green. There may be a long line sometimes but it's probably because there's not much room in the store. Will definitely come back!!! read more

Poke Parlor - Poke Near Me - Berkeley, California

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widest selection of fish, toppings, and sauces!! so fresh and tasty! fave poke place in berkeley! read more

Poke Parlor - Poke Near Me - Berkeley, California

Maybe, I had high expectations, but I went here for the first time earlier. When I walked in they looked like they were cleaning up & took a bit to acknowledge me. Once they did start talking to me, they told me they were waiting on the white rice but didn't give a time estimate. They made my bowl, however I don't think they toke much care. The rice was hard (like there wasn't enough water), they put in green onions instead of regular, & there was little to no sauce on the poke mixture. I think it's time to try another place read more

Was in the Berkeley area and was craving some fresh poke. Luckily poke parlor just opened up so I decided to give it a try and, man did it not disappoint. I ordered the tuna tacos and their speciality tuna poke bowl. The tuna tacos were very proportional and full of fresh fish and flavor. Their seared albacore was my favorite fish they had to offer because of the unique texture. It was so good that I might even order a full bowl of just Seared Albacore !! The specialty tuna bowl is a perfectly healthy option to take on the go if you're in a rush to something(lunch, class, etc..). Also, if you're not in a rush and wanted to sit down and enjoy your fish, they have a couple of tables to do so! I will definitely be coming back the next time I'm in the Berkeley area!! read more

The person who made my food was really grumpy and aggressive, and the poke was good but not amazing.

I eat poke all the time so I had to check this place out when it opened. It was excellent, very tasty. The fish was fresh and loved having zucchini noodles as a base option. Serving size and proportions were generous. My mothers vegetarian tofu bowl was also very tasty. Only downside (but also a good sign?) is that it's always packed. I recommend the habanero aioli and citrus ponzu. Definitely will be coming back! Gotta try the tacos next time. read more

I've tried many poke places but this place particular is different! The reason why is because there are so varieties to choose from. They offer mango bits, seaweed bits, pineapples, & kimchi in your poke bowl. It may sound weird at first, but trust me it's yummy!! I love their sauces as well. I mixed siriracha & habanero together. It really does ties it completely. I tried the shrimp, tako, and yellow tail sooo tender while it melts in your mouth. Try this place!! You won't regret it!!! read more

Poke bowls had missing ingredients a couple times, but staff was polite enough

Ate here a couple weeks ago and got food poisoning that left my stomach messed up for a week... bunch of college age kids handling raw fish so good luck! read more

Although they ran out of crab meat and mangoes when I got there, I can't complain because I bought it with 50% off. Overall the portion size is decent. TBH it tastes the same as other poke. I can't see what makes this one unique from poke parlor. read more

Their portions are generous and their prices are fair. I always leave satisfied. Try their zucchini noodles.

This is the second time I've ordered from this place...the first time they forgot to put the sauce on my poke bowl I ordered and I figured it was a simple mistake, but the second time I ordered from here deciding to give them a second chance, they forgot to put the sauce on my bowl again and didn't give me my Diet Coke that I ordered, but instead gave me a monster energy drink which I can't even drink since I am diabetic...I'm extremely disappointed and will not be ordering from here again. read more

I love Poke Parlor!! The portion sizes are a great size for the price! I love poke parlor for its proximity to school, plus poke parlor has toppings that other poke places don't have!! Highly recommend Poke Parlor as one of the best in the Berkeley area!! read more

Probably the best poke place close to campus. You get more fish here than Poke Bar and this place has a lot of veggie choices that you can get mixed into your poke. The wait is never long so it's good if you're in a hurry. The fish has been consistently fresh. If you haven't, try the zucchini noodles. read more

I really like the poke tacos and poke panini, great environment, my favorite place to get poke in Berkeley!

I heart poke bowls and this was recommended to me by a fellow box member. Had the Friday Bowl special and absolutely LOVED IT! Esp love the garnishings they offer, way more options and generous servings. I'm all about the furikake flakes and crispy garlic etc. This is way better than poke koma which I also went to the following day. read more

Poke Parlor really is my favorite poke place in Berkeley. I usually go to the university location but decided to go here since parking at the other location is difficult . We came here around 12:30 and it wasn't too bad. The crowd definitely came in after us. You pick your base, protein, veggies, sauce, and toppings. Bonus for this place? There's zucchini noodles (zoodles)!! Very great for those who avoid carbs. Service was excellent, everyone was friendly. Will definitely be coming back read more

Great food, great fish- very rude customer service. Third time now I've gone and dealt with snobby employees. If I'm not mistaken, this establishment is a "make it your way" joint. So, if i ask for extra ginger or a little bit of wasabi- why are employees laughing and acting annoyed. If I wanted cookie cutter food, I would go to McDonald's. Get your act together employees- because your food is good, but that means nothing if we're all sick of your attitude. read more

Definitely the best poke spot in Berkeley!! The portions are super big and filling. I ordered the regular bowl, which came with 3 proteins. I got imitation crab, tuna, and shrimp, and all the proteins were very fresh. I was helped by Destiny, and she was really welcoming and friendly. She was super patient with me and gave suggestions when I needed them. Also, she was really generous with the base, proteins, sides, and toppings! I'd definitely recommend!!! :) read more

Be prepared to wait! The two-person staff was inundated with a huge "to go" order, so the line was long and very slow. By the time I placed my order at the counter, they had run out of yellowtail, cucumbers, and avocado... The poke bowl I had tasted fine, as expected, but the poor staff was in over their heads! read more

The music was so loud that I was unable to properly communicate with the employees creating my poke bowl. The poke bowl itself was pretty good, but the inability to easily order my food compells me to give this place three stars. read more

They were closed early. I drove from Marin to eat there, and they said that they were slow, so they closed. Thats a lot of money in gas... I definitely think a discount on my next mea should be offered, as I spent about 15 on gas and toll for nothing. read more

Lettuce carried a weird after taste. They charge for seaweed, which many places do not & they serve soy sauce in a packet! I've been to many poke places and this has been my least favorite. read more

This place is fairly new and they have great customer service. staff were super nice and friendly. The music they play here is chill too. I liked the overall atmosphere of the restaurant. There's good selection of music, not too much edm There are a lot of things you can add when you build your own bowl. It's $10.50 for medium and you get 3 proteins and $12.50 for a large which gets you 4 proteins I got a large and it is a lot that you get in the bowl. What I like is that they offer zucchini noodles! They're very refreshing. They offer a lot of different types of fish too and a lot of different toppings. Sometimes my bowl gets so big because they have so many to offer. Seaweed salad is $1 extra and avocado is $1.50 extra but that's ok i think it's worth it read more

Favorite Poke place in Berkeley so far because their price is about the same as other Poke places but their portions are much bigger. They aren't stringy about giving a ton of anything you want, so I hope it stays that way! Several different options and choices too, including mango and pineapple! Reward stickers are also nice and the cool refreshing water to top it all off is amazing! read more

One of the best poke places by far! They really mix it up with their unique sauces and unique menu. I mean poke tacos? Who thought of that! Ingredients taste fresh and the employees are nice even though it gets busy. read more

Taste really good!! Fresh ingredients. Better than the one I ate in Hawaii~ gonna come back again read more

Poke Parlor - Poke Near Me - Berkeley, California

Casey the lady who looks Asian from my experience had a nasty attitude. Idk if she had a bad day. She rushed me and she rolled her eyes at me. As I sat and watched her treat other customers She did not give me the same treatment as she gave the other customers in terms of her manners. I will no longer be eating here read more

This is my favorite place to grab a bite when I'm in Berkeley. The ingredients they use are great quality, veggies are crisp, fish is super fresh, and they have an amazing array of sauce choices. Get your bowl made by Troy, he makes a delicious bowl! read more

I discovered Poke Parlor about a year ago and since then I've been dreaming of going back. The other day I was at UC Berkeley and the whole time I was there I couldn't stop thinking about what I'd be having for lunch. Being so close I just had to go back to Poke Parlor, and I'm more than glad I did. When I originally went I remember having the spicy tuna and it was absolutely amazing. This time around I happen to be vegetarian and so my options were suddenly limited. They do offer tofu as a substitute which was really cool. The bowl I had wasn't all too flavorful even with the sriracha sauce or soy but it was a good meal and I'm glad to have gone back. read more

First time eating here and it was great! Big portions and a lot of options. The workers are so nice, especially Troy.

My new favorite poke place in Berkeley! The portion sizes are HUGE and you definitely get your money's worth. They give you 3 scoops of fish for the regular size! Also good selection of toppings and just overall delicious :) read more

**take into consideration this is bay area poke aka not the greatest ever so standards are already lower lol** Food quality (as in freshness): 9/10 - very important since they're selling raw fish, and compared to the other failed poke places around Berkeley, this is amongst the best Food variety: They have plenty of options for raw fish! they also include tako (which is a nice touch). I usually get a regular size (includes 3 main proteins/raw fish + toppings) As per usual, you can take unlimited "toppings", except one down side is that they don't offer free crunchy seaweed which is my fav.. cri* Service: 8/10 - it's not SUPER fast all the time, they usually have 3-4 people working the station (including cashier), so it goes as fast as it could possibly go for a rather small counter size. I didn't think they were idling because they were just ignoring me (like I've seen in other restaurants) Packaging: 10/10 - I actually really enjoy their stiff paper bowl + plastic cap, it's pretty sturdy and doesn't have a flimsy cap that simply comes off when you hold it at one end (that happened at poke bar which wasn't enjoyable to almost have my cap come off with one had of poke and the other hand with boba lol) Inside seating: I like that they have spots to sit that feel comfortable, with the tables a decent size and nice aesthetic surroundings. :) annnddd last but not least, just to be pc lololol but poke is not japanese js. read more

Been waiting for this place to open for almost a year now as it's just down the street from my apartment. Super clean interior, spacious. But most importantly, fish is freaking delicious & fresh! I've tried at least 2 other places around campus, and it's one of the tops. Fresh fish and largest protein scoops. they have mango and pineapple as veggie options. So many toppings to choose from, along with sauces. I chose the lime ponzu and unagi sauce, it paired well together! they also have tuna tacos as well, its worth trying. read more

Poke Parlor - Poke Near Me - Berkeley, California