Really good sushi rolls but the poke I got with half zucchini noodles was not good at all. Poke was too salty, too soupy, too watery and not tasty. They give a good amount of fish but the fish doesn't stick onto the sauce very well. I definitely prefer the cheaper poke bowl option at Poke Bar over this place's bowls. read more

Poke Parlor - Soupy maybe bad worker or bad combo - Poke Near Me - Berkeley, California

Tried Poke Parlor for the first time this evening, and thought it was really delicious! I got half sushi rice half mixed greens, with tuna and salmon, and most of the toppings. The restaurant was quite busy, but the staff was extremely patient and gave super large portions. The presentation of the food is spectacular, but I wish that the half sushi rice half mixed greens was divided at the base, rather than the sushi rice spread all throughout the bottom and the mixed greens thrown on top. Other than that, the ingredients were super fresh. Will definitely come back for more poke in the future!! read more

Poke Parlor - Poke Near Me - Berkeley, California

Solid spot for poke in Berkeley. They have a variety of options for protein, toppings, etc and have reasonably priced bowls. Poke Parlor also has sushi burritos, although I would recommend sticking to the bowls--the sushi burritos are rather small for the price, and you get a lot more value for a bowl. read more

Poke Parlor - Spicy salmon sushi burrito - Poke Near Me - Berkeley, California

Poke parlor is one of two go-to poke places that I frequented in Berkeley. I always got the make your own bowl options and loved that they had a variety of protein and toppings! Here were some of my order options: Base: either white/sushi rice + mixed greens half and half or zoodles (zucchini noodles!). Loved that they did half and half so I could have some rice without it being too heavy and still getting my veggies in Protein: tuna and/or salmon. Sometimes the fish didn't taste super fresh (particularly the tuna) but that may have been on me for going towards the end of the day. Most times however, the fish was fresh and good quality! Toppings: They were super generous with all the toppings and I loved to load up on them since I'd usually end up eating the bowl for 2 meals. They also had a ton of different veggies and mango/pineapple. Loved that crab salad was included! Sauces: My go-to was ponzu + shoyu but also really liked the sriracha aioli! They also used to have a great kiwi bot deal which incentivized me to go often :) Overall great for your poke fix in berkeley! read more

Poke Parlor - 2 build your own bowls with salmon and tuna - Poke Near Me - Berkeley, California

** The following review reflects my delivery experience DURING the COVID-19 pandemic. ** Doesn't it seem like all the poke places on your food delivery app melt together into a conveyor belt of bowls of raw fish chunks that keep going on and on? It's like those chocolates that Lucy and Ethel couldn't package quick enough before stuffing them in their bras. "Speed it up!" Anyway, I think this spot has a key advantage because they offer the $14.45 Build Your Own Bowl. What a novel concept! OK, not really. I presume it to be akin to the Build-a-Bear Workshop where you can customize your teddy bear. Just guessing here. With that level of discretion, I ordered two bowls for Jamie W. and me. It started with a base of zucchini noodles rather than rice because who needs those carbs? I could have had sushi rice, brown rice, mixed greens, or even blue tortilla chips. You can even go halfsies if you're particularly indecisive. I then had a choice of three of the ten proteins available. Ahi tuna, yellowtail, and salmon please. Then more choices...an unlimited bounty of a dozen vegetables, two of ten different sauces and mayos (sriracha aioli and citrus ponzu), two of five sides (seaweed salad and crab salad), and unlimited top-offs from furikake to fried garlic. The result was an impressive array of fresh flavors in a cardboard bowl (photo: https://bit.ly/39gpO6h). Speed it up! FOOD - 5 stars...customized to my taste, what more could I want? AMBIANCE - n/a...it was a delivery, dummy SERVICE - 4 stars...no mistakes and well packed TOTAL - 5 stars...now I want a teddy bear RELATED - Looking for poke? Here's a collection of places I've tried and reviewed: https://bit.ly/31LWLSA read more

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Overall good. Good portions and the medium bowl I ordered came with more food than I expected compared to other poke places around Berkeley. Fish was fresh and they got all the toppings I wanted right. Miso aioli lacked a bit of flavor but still paired well with the citrus ponzu and everything else. read more

Poke Parlor - Medium poke bowl - Poke Near Me - Berkeley, California

TLDR: Don't get the ~$12 Snack size bowl, just buy the Small for $2 more. I ordered 2 Build-Your-Own poke bowls for pick up through Snack Pass, a Small and a Snack size. I didn't realize that the Snack size would be so small for the price of ~$12. Looking at it in person, it should be $8... Don't make the same mistake I did and just get the small bowl :/ read more

Poke Parlor - $14 Small bowl vs $12 Snack bowl - Poke Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Poke Parlor has been a staple in my Berkeley experience due to its delicious and customizable poke bowls. Especially during hot summer days, I live for their poke bowls! I normally order a medium build-your-own-bowl, which is usually enough to last me two meals. What I really love about this place is how the spicy sauces are actually spicy!! Unfortunately, this usually isn't the case for many restaurants. However, the combination of the habanero aioli and the house chili is the perfect amount of spice for me. The ingredients are fresh and always delicious, so stop by Poke Parlor the next time you're craving something yummy! read more

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Poke Parlor has been my go to Poke place for almost all of while I lived in Berkeley. The fish is of reasonable quality, and the options for toppings are seemingly endless. I enjoy getting Poke here because it doesn't cost extra for me to stack add-ons so I often have 20+ distinct ingredients in the bowl. The toppings feel fresh, and I enjoy the great amount of freedom to fully customize my own bowl how I want. It's quite fairly priced for Poke, especially if you order through SnackPass with a friend or multiple friends and get the 15-25% discount that way. It's also situated in a very convenient location, being right on Telegraph very close to the UC Berkeley campus and other stores. Overall, it's a nice place to grab a quick, convenient, and refreshing meal, made exactly how you want it. read more

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Spicy salmon sushi burrito was good but a little bit too spicy. The bathroom was clean, and the staff were friendly.

Poke Parlor was one of the poke places I often visited in Berkeley as it was quite close to campus and nearby the Pete's coffee/Mezo area. The bowls are pretty standard with the option of pre-built bowls or build your own bowls. As for the base they have options to choose between sushi rice, brown rice, mixed greens or zoodles (zucchini noodles) - great if you are trying to cut down on carbs or are keto! They also do 1/2 and 1/2 for bases if you want to explore a few options. For the protein I normally stuck with Salmon or spicy Salmon, occasionally getting spicy tuna. For the most part the fish tasted fresh and delicious but there were occasional times where the fish did not taste very fresh and it ruined the taste of the rest of the bowl. Toppings are always the largest part of the bowl and there are many to choose from, with some of my go to's including spicy crab salad, furukake, pineapple, corn, jalapeños, kimchi, and edamame. My go to sauces include the ponzu, sriracha aioli and the unagi sauce! The combination of these three is absolutely delicious!! Overall, Poke Parlor is a great place to visit for some Poke cravings, but there are definitely much better and consistently fresh Poke restaurants to try around the Berkeley area. read more

Poke Parlor - Salmon Small poke bowl with kimchi & crab salad - Poke Near Me - Berkeley, California

One of my favorite poke spots in Berkeley! It's always very speedy service with nice staff. I've never had a bad experience with the food quality. Can be a bit pricey but worth in my opinion since other poke spots are priced similarly but not as good. read more

Poke Parlor is hands down my favorite poke place in Berkeley (visited over 20 times according to my Snackpass rewards)! Don't confuse this place with Poke Bar in Sather Lane as this one is much better. I love the variety of options across the menu. To name a few, you can choose blue tortillas or zucchini noodles as a base alongside other more traditional options like sushi rice, brown rice, or mixed greens. There's also an abundance of veggies that you can add to your bowl without extra costs (cucumber, grape tomato, purple cabbage, etc.) You can order on Snackpass for rewards and convenience. I always look forward to ordering poke bowls on Mondays for their "10% off bowl Mondays" (when you order on Snackpass). I appreciate that the bowls include 2 sides for free with options including masago and crab salad, especially since some poke places charge extra for these sides. Pros: -Great variety of options across the menu -Ingredients taste fresh -Ability to order via Snackpass for rewards & convenience -Proximity to UC Berkeley campus Cons: -Little to no seating. Maybe one table or two outside -Sushi burritos were not my favorite. Highly recommend ordering a Poke bowl instead read more

Highlight: All of the options here are delicious, but the peak of the experience for me was definitely the sushi rice (the fundamentals!!). The sushi rice was seasoned really well and goes really well with the poke. This rice definitely makes me choose this place over poke bar. It's also a great healthy option for those on the fitness grind with a variety of base options such as greens and brown rice for higher fiber, and healthy fishes like salmon. The bowl I got was spicy tuna and spicy salmon, and it was well worth it. I get nearly every topping! read more

Poke Parlor - Poke - Poke Near Me - Berkeley, California

I've been here once before and wasn't too fond of it, but decided to give it another try. This time, my experience was completely different. I ordered a small poke bowl with salmon and spicy tuna on brown rice / mixed greens with crab and seaweed salads, and also got a variety of the free toppings! For the sauces I chose a mix of ponzu and shoyu. The fish tasted really fresh and so did the other components, which is super crucial for any poke spot. I especially enjoyed the sauces and toppings such as crispy onions and togarashi on top :). The crab and seaweed salads are also some of my favorite parts of poke, and they did them well here. I think this might actually replace poke bar as my preferred poke spot in Berkeley! Would definitely recommend coming here for a quick and easy meal. read more

Poke Parlor - Small Bowl - Poke Near Me - Berkeley, California

I ordered a make your own medium bowl. there was a pretty strong smell but the fish tasted fresh. overall pretty good

On the skirt-tails of Emma W and her Berkeley tour de poke, I stopped into PP. As Honolulu is my second home, I'm always skeptical about Mainland poke. I'm concerned about the freshness and sanitary food prep. However with the CM's recommendation, I'm up for the taste test. I was second in line and was able to see the process of building a bowl. The store and items in each bin looked clean. Six steps to make a bowl was fine. The server was wearing gloves as he mixed the bowl with his hands. I've worked in the back of the house and while I used tongs, I know it's a practice to toss salad with a gloved hand. It wasn't until the customer in front of me paid for his meal. The server accepted payment with a credit card and after completing the action, did not remove his gloves. Now it's my turn and he's yet to change gloves. I asked him to put on new gloves. Maybe he didn't understand me, but continued to ask me about my order. I explained I saw him handle payment and he needed to wear a new pair of gloves. Finally with new gloves on, He prepared my bowl of shrimp, tako, and spicy crab. I passed on any raw fish. My meal was delicious. The the protein, toppings, and citrus ponzu dressing were great. $14 +tip. Would have been a five star meal. The verbal exchange about the gloves and a perceived smirk by the server deserved an A-Okay Yelp. Would I come back? Sure. Coming to a place like this, I don't have the expectation of great service. Just clean and sanitary food prep. My apologies to the server. Don't touch my food with dirty gloves or hands. read more

Poke Parlor - Spicy crab, Tako, and Shrimp (mixed greens). - Poke Near Me - Berkeley, California

TERRIBLE SERVICE!!! Went here for a quick bite for dinner and had deal with a snooty, negative cashier that clearly did not want to be there. Her name tag said Aviva and she was extremely disrespectful and rude. I took a little bit linger than my girlfriend did to order because I don't eat poke too often and was really impatient with me. The poke itself was mid and the place itself was boring and smelt weird. I'd like to add that the employee "aviva" also mocked me for trying to pay in cash when theres a no cash sign I didn't notice, she tried to make me feel stupid just for ordering food and I hate people like her. read more

The cost-benefit is not worth it. I ordered the Large Build Your Own for $21.50. The Bowl was 80% brown rice and very little of the veggies or proteins ( Ahi Tuna, Spicy Salmon, Spicy Tuna, Scottish Salmon. They used to be far better this will be my final order. read more

We recently ordered two small build your own Poke bowls. For each bowl, we ordered the yellowtail and ahi tuna proteins plus the seaweed and crabmeat salads. Those items were very good. The Poke Parlor's options are fantastic. First of all, who doesn't appreciate unlimited selection of vegetables, especially if they are locally sourced and sustainable ones? Secondly, I was delighted that I could substitute the sushi rice for so many other things. In the end, I chose salad and zucchini noodles. The citrus ponzu dressing was just right - not too heavy or too light. But, if you're a control freak about that, you can order it on the side and mix it yourself. The toppings are also good and the bowls were compostable. This place will go into heavy rotation for us. read more

Not really impressed with their selection of toppings, service was poor from staff. Price was good, fish is good. Probably wouldn't go back though. read more

Poke Parlor - Poke Near Me - Berkeley, California

Oh no! We kind of had a rough go of it at lunch today. We ordered from Poke Parlor through DoorDash. The food came fast, looked great, and was well packaged. Unfortunately, we all ordered salmon in our poke bowls, and the salmon was really, really not fresh. Pretty smelly and sour tasting. Because all of the ingredients are mixed in together, the sour, fishy taste of the salmon got mixed into the rest of the food. Some aspects of the choices were awesome, like the choice to have zucchini noodles was amazing. I love choices that bring more nutrition. But I don't know if I would ever return because we did pay quite a bit of money and most of our lunch was inedible. read more

I always had the build my own bowl and they got pretty monotonous. I usually like to stuff my bowls but wanted to try something new and try some new flavours around. The ceviche bowls is really good. I think they use real lime for their citrusy touch. The only thing I found odd about it is that carb option for it which is pretty much just purple tortilla chips. I also really enjoy the miso soup. Always very tasty, savoury, and delicious. They have really nice interior decor and it's very lovely. A lot of natural sunlight. The typography of the decor is really nice. Very aesthetically pleasing. The service is a mixture. I sometimes get jolly people and thanking me for my service. And there's time where I go in and it's just cold and they communicate with their eyes or something. I would like to see more happy faces. Also every time I order online and I get notified that my stuff is ready and I get to the place, it would not be ready. This has happened several times. read more

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After I left my 1 star review for this place, the owner contacted me through yelp and apologized for my bad experience. I really respected that because it shows that this place actually cares about its customers. That's why I decided to give this place another chance and came back. The poke was about the same as last time. All of the fishes had nice textures but were a little bland. However, all of the ingredients looked and tasted pretty fresh. There was no bone in my fish which was really nice and there was no tear inducing gas. The only thing that I really didn't like this time was the rice, which surprised me because the rice here was good last time. This time, the rice was very clumpy and I got large chunks of rice all stuck together. I respect the owner of this business and I hope that this restaurant does well. It might not be my favorite poke place, but it's still worth a try. read more

My go-to poke place in Berkeley. After surveying the lands north and south of California and doing statistics of what's a good value, the results were: Poke Parlor is helluva lot cheaper than most places and gives you more bang for your buck, too. First off, unlike the wanna-be-gourmet poke spot in Emeryville's public market, this place doesn't overcharge. That's right, it doesn't cost an extra 50¢-$1.50 for every sauce or topping you want to rightfully add onto your individual poke bowl. And that's what's already winning me over. Plus, they're pretty generous with everything. So expect your bowl to be fully loaded and packed to where you'll feel full after unlike other poke places that cut costs on the customers. If you're lucky to sit inside, it'll be a nice ambience where it's pretty chill and you can enjoy your meal. If not, you can eat it just 5 minutes away on campus during the sunset where you can reflect and be happy that you've made the choice in eating at Poke Parlor--a good deal and a meal that will result in a happy and full stomach. read more

Poke Parlor - They do their best to give you the most, for sure - Poke Near Me - Berkeley, California

Nothing can compare to Hawaii, obviously. But we were starving and roaming around Telegraph Ave. Decided to just come here since we haven't had any poke recently. Decent place, it seemed more popular for to go. Everything tasted fresh and I enjoyed my bowl. My boyfriend got the burrito and it fell apart instantly...maybe figure out a way so the seaweed doesn't crack and everything falls out lol. read more

Poke Parlor - BYO Poke Bowl - Poke Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I had the best experience here! The food was so fresh and it had the perfect amount of spice. I got a generous amount of fish and vegetables for a decent price. Will be returning soon!! read more

If, for whatever reason, you have a hankering for poke that you cannot get over come here. It's pretty good sheesh

Alright so I initially fell in love with this place but just like 50% of the marriages out there, the love went downhill. Poke parlor, what the hell happened?! You used to be bomb ass hell. And now your sushi rice is all soft and mushy ass hell. The rice is such an essential part of a poke bowl! Yes the raw fish is also probably as essential but if the rice is all soft and mushy, my taste buds aren't really gonna care too much about the fish because all their attention is on the rice that's trying to make this dish into a porridge. Ya feel me? Also... did someone ever think of what's going to happen to the cold RAW fish that's being placed on top of a HOT MUSHY RICE? The hotness from the rice most likely will cook the fish on top and yikesss will that still be considered "fresh fish" at that point?? Something to think about. I for sure do every time I see the wave of steam hitting them raw fishes on the top. Now, I'm not changing my review solely based on a one time bad experience with the rice. I've noticed this has become a recurring thing. And honestly, it's ruined the image of poke parlor for me. read more

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This is one of my favorite lunch spots to grab something quick to eat. The fish is always fresh, the toppings are good, and the staff is friendly - what more could you ask for?! read more

Poke Parlor - Build Your Own Bowl - Poke Near Me - Berkeley, California

Not the best poke place in Berkeley. Berkeley is becoming overpopulated with poke places... I really wanted to like this place because they had cute fish clipart images on their display labels. Overall, my bowl tasted bland, and I could barely taste the ponzu sauce I got. The rice was also mushy and disappointing. I was also excited that they have mango as a topping choice, but my mangos were hard and sour. Sad that they don't offer the seaweed salad for free. It costs an extra $1 for the topping, so I didn't get it. At least the fish tasted fresh, and you won't get food poisoning...hopefully. My spicy tuna had some tendon in it, which made the eating experience not as pleasant. read more

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This is my favorite poke place in Berkeley. The regular bowl is a huge portion, and for the price, its really good. I think this poke place gives you the most food compared to other poke places around Berkeley. They have a lot of variety and anything I could want in a poke place. I usually get sushi rice, but there are a ton of other base options, and you can do half/half. For the regular bowl, you can choose 3 protein options, (my go to is 2 scoops of salmon, and a scoop of whatever I'm feeling that day). If you have no idea what sauce would go with your bowl, ASK THEM! They're really nice and helpful. They have a lot of topping options. The seaweed salad costs extra though, which is weird because its usually free everywhere else. Everything tasted so fresh and yummy. The only con to my experience here is the huge glass that separates you from the people working there. Its hard to hear through sometimes, and I feel like I have to yell. If you want quantity and quality food, come here! Don't forget to get a stamp card, cuz you'll probably be coming often. read more

Poke Parlor - Poke Near Me - Berkeley, California

Food was ok. We ordered the California sushi burrito and the large poke bowl. The sushi burrito was very flavorful. The poke bowl was very skimpy on the fish that we selected especially since it was supposed to be four scoops but it only looked like two, we definitely had way more rice than fish. But overall it was good. Idk if we'd go back but it was tasty read more

I went here once when it just opened and thought it was pretty decent. They gave a LOT of fish. I did note that they used a little too much sauce, and I vowed to hold off on writing a review until I went again and asked for less sauce because I thought Poke Parlor had potential. Large portions, cute shop, many ingredients. Sounds good, right? Well, I finally got around to going again, and man, what a disappointment. I feel a bit bad because I may have just gotten them on an off day, but I don't think I'll risk going again because the poke was pretty awful, at least when compared with surrounding poke places. The fish and other ingredients were SO COLD. It wasn't frozen, but the coldness was very jarring. I maybe could have excused the cold, but the rice was also so soggy that it sort of resembled congee in places. You would think that a poke place would have figured out the correct proportions of rice and water to put in the rice cooker. I did ask for less sauce this time, but even with less sauce the sauce was still somewhat overpowering and too strongly citrusy. If I'm convinced to go again and it's good, I'll update my review because I know some people really like this place, but I think for now I'll stick to simply bowl. read more

Poke Parlor - Salmon - Poke Near Me - Berkeley, California

TL;DR huge portions, fresh fish Poke Parlor is another one of the many poke places that has popped up in Berkeley. Poke Parlor isn't much different from the others, except for the fact that their serving sizes are huge!! I got the regular size and ended up only eating half, it can definitely be split into two meals or shared with a friend. They have about five pre-set options, and the build your own option. I tried the salmon supreme, but I think I will build my own next time! Their space has a modern feel but there isn't much seating, so you might have to end up getting to-go. read more

Poke Parlor - Poke Near Me - Berkeley, California

Thank you Jeff, I understand that Ubereats platform always have some issue as I am also working at a restaurant and deal with it most of the Time. Thank you for the refund. I will give it a try by visiting your store some other time. I believe that a responsible owner won't do bad business. read more

A few days ago, I was reminiscing upon my summer trip to Hawaii and found myself craving poke. Luckily, Poke Parlor was just a short walk from campus!!!! I came around 6:30 PM and there was no line. I was helped by Jasmine, who recommended their signature Salmon Supreme bowl to me. I got the regular size, which was very filling. It comes with a generous serving of fresh salmon and flavorful portions of crab salad and seaweed salad, atop warm sushi rice. The servers build your bowl right in front of you. Jasmine was very quick yet careful with my order, and asked throughout the process if I needed adjustments with any of the ingredients so I could have my bowl just the way I wanted. Never had better poke in the bay!! read more

Poke Parlor - Salmon Supreme - Poke Near Me - Berkeley, California

Loved my poke bowl! I got the smallest size and was plenty of food, especially with a scoop of each salmon and tuna. The concept here is great and everything tastes fresh and amazing. Would definitely go back next time I'm in the are and need a quick take out meal. read more

Poke Parlor - Build your own poke bowl (small) - Poke Near Me - Berkeley, California

Food was great. I think it definitely depends on the worker since my bowl was filled to the brim while my partner's bowl was significantly less full. The price for a bowl is quite fair and the food was good! There were a lot of toppings and imitation crab is a free! My only complaint is the red onions in my bowl seemed to have gone bad since they tasted quite bitter and ruined the taste of the bowl. I had to pick out all the red onions. I would gladly return but skip out on the red onions. read more

Poke Parlor is my new favorite Poke place in Berkeley! There's so many protein options to chose from, and most importantly there's a choice of hamachi (my favorite)! The fish is definitely fresh here, and there's a bunch of vegetable and topping mixture you can chose from. For example, as the base, they have the option to chose between zucchini noodles, brown rice, sushi rice, and blue tortilla chips. If you can't decide on what to order, you can always chose one of their pre-made bowls instead. Also, shout out to Waki for being fantastic. With the glass in between us, she was patient with me when we couldn't hear each other clearly while she was taking my order. She'll greet you with a smile every time you walk into the store. Overall, the employees at Poke Parlor are really nice. I'd definitely come back to Poke Parlor more often for lunch :) read more

Poke Parlor - Love it - Poke Near Me - Berkeley, California