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    Poke-Poke

    4.4 (210 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Outdoor seating

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    Half and Half Poke w/ carrot and cucumber
    Chris P.

    The poke was okay but for close to $20 for one person was expecting a lot more overall. I did the half tuna half salmon which was okay but I've had better locally at a similar price point. The rice might just be a different style but it was a little too soft and almost mushy for my liking. It also took nearly ten minutes to come out which seemed a bit long when they didn't seem super busy and I would think everything is premade. It might just not be my style, but definitely not a spot I would look to come back to.

    Jazlyn R.

    This is a chain restaurant. Each of the Poke Poke I've been to have the same menu, great service and fresh food. There is plenty of seating inside and out!

    Lil Poke with a brown rice base and the Aloha Poke recipe.
    Christian R.

    My wife and I had gone to Hawaii in March of this year and had some amazing poke. We were inspired to find some good poke here in Austin. Poke-Poke was VERY satisfying. I had never heard of it or even driven in this area before. Definitely a gem in this neighborhood. The ambience gave us a "vintage" feel--like it deserves to be functioning somewhere near a beach. There's not a lot of seating inside, but they do have tables outside as well. We were lucky enough not to come during a lunch rush. The woman who took our order was very kind and professional. My wife had the "Lil Poke with a brown rice base and the Aloha Poke recipe." I had the "50/50 Poke with a white rice base and the OG Recipe." Both were delicious!!! The fish was fresh, the rice was soft, and it was all super flavorful!!! We were very impressed. Portioning was also just right--I didn't leave feeling super full, or still hungry. We'll definitely be back when we want our poke fix!!

    Salmon
    Iman Z.

    Love coming to this spot when I'm in the area. The poke is by far the best in austin. The store is a little small but there's seating both inside and out and makes for a great lunch spot. The staff is always super friendly and have good recommendations. The price is about what you would pay at any other poke place but I find that most places will add more sides and rice than fish. Here the protein is what stands out! I recommend anyone in Austin come check this place out if you want true poke.

    Ahi poke, white rice, tobiko, seaweed salad, cucumber.
    Rachel W.

    I stumbled upon this hole in the wall eatery yesterday and I'm glad I did. As a native Texan who lived in LA for two years, I became very fond of all the yummy poke on the West Coast. Poke-Poke satisfied my craving for authentic and delicious poke. Their menu is a bit confusing but the staff will gladly help you out. The dining room is not open right now but there are a couple of outdoor seating options to enjoy your poke in the sunshine. I am excited to return back to this establishment and try more of their delicious poke. Maybe next time I'll try their fish on weekly special.

    JT's poke
    Aude L.

    I was craving traditional poke - not the kind with all the toppings and barely any fish. This hits the spot if you're looking for quality Hawaiian-style poke. The restaurant itself is very casual and you can definitely tell most of its business is to-go orders. We ordered JT's poke and the Yowza Yuzu. Both amazing. The sauces add flavor without completely overpowering the fish. We will for sure be back.

    Aj F.

    Love this place only draw back is sometimes the rice isn't made right. Today is one of those days. The rice is a little under cooked so has a tough crunch to it. With that being said the flavors are always amazing and the service is super welcoming. I love this place being so close for my lunch breaks.

    Yuzu 16 oz
    Angela M.

    I've been here a few times. It is a traditional poke spot. I love both types of formats here though. You get a great amount of food and it's fresh and melt in your mouth. Not too many menu choices so it's not overwhelming. Very friendly people working there to help you navigate the menu also. Not super cheap, but honestly why would you want that with marinated fish!

    Salmon original sauce
    Nicole F.

    This is a cute local poke place that really gives off authentic Hawaiian poke vibes. You can tell that it's different from other chains partly because of its simplicity. The owner was super friendly and was very happy to answer any questions we had! There are 2 portion sizes, but honestly they don't seem like too big of a difference? But I could be wrong. The small portion size fed me and kept me somewhat satisfied. I heard the tuna was excellent, but the salmon for me was okay; it wasn't the freshest type of salmon that melts in your mouth. Considering we're in Austin, which is land locked, I think it was pretty good! I would like to try the tuna the next time I come here.

    Cucumber tomato avocado salad
    Catt D.

    Never in my life have I been so happy to have forgotten to make my lunch and need to grab something to eat. Since starting my new job, I have been bringing my lunch, however I have been very curious about this poke place I see everyday l. I forgot lunch today and decided to try it. Ordered online. Super easy to do. Got the cucumber tomato avocado salad and the spicy tuna poke with carrots, cucumber and ginger. Added one scoop of ahi tuna. Pick up was very easy. They had it ready and in the cooler in a bag. Since it was first time trying it, I didn't realize this protocol however staff was super sweet and kindly guided this newbie. So sweet and very friendly. And now to the best part... the food. Blown away. I started with the salad. The flavor is unique. Its crunchy but tender. And during such a crazy heat wave- this salad is refreshing and satisfying. On to the poke. Wow my mind is blown. Flavor is out of this world good. Ingredients fresh, juicy, tender. I was never expecting to get such fresh, soft ahi in a million year being land locked. This ahi made me feel like I was on the coast again. The extra scoop of ahi means an EXTRA ton of ahi tuna. Sooo much. I literally can't believe how incredible this poke is. Slightly spicy, tender, fresh. I just kept stuffing my face. Even with all that, I have leftovers for tomorrow! I WILL be back. Between small location, local vibe. The incredible food and killer staff- found a new favorite!!! Thankfully I am in walking distance so I dont get toooo fat with this yummy food.

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    Christina P.

    Y'all about amazing!!! Thank you for my last fantastic sushi meal before I deploy!! I miss miss y'all dearly! Melts like butter in my mouth geez!!!

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    Love Poke Poke! Always fresh, fast, and delicious. The Big Jim is my favorite! so good every time. Highly recommend!

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    Tasty, fresh, and fast. Much more healthful than most other lunch options. I haven't found another Poke place in Austin that compares.

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    Great poke and great service, affordable sushi with good sized portions and very convenient location too.

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    Delicious and fresh. I definitely stop here when ever I am in the area. The season ahi are always a hit. Sauce variations are great too.

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