First off, I don't know how someone can say this place isn't up to par, but to each their own I guess. I can say that I was THRILLED a Poke place was coming to town. I first learned about it on Facebook, and couldn't wait until the doors opened. This location is inside of the Valley View Mall, just off of US-16.
I was so happy that this was the type of restaurant to grace us with its presence. I loved going to Hawaii Poke Bowl in different places, but this place is top notch to me. I have been there a couple of times since opening and it has never disappointed! I got the BYO Poke Bowls twice, both made the same way. I had chicken and shrimp for m proteins. The first time I had it, I had PLENTY of proteins, but the next time barely had any and I had mainly rice and veggies, which I can agree with the previous review about the shortage of proteins. I added cilantro, garlic crisps and onion chips, yummy and eel sauces, red onions, green onions, cucumbers, nori flakes, seaweed salad, and mango. Oh, and sesame seeds, can't forget those! I didn't care for the mango because it wasn't really sweet and it had a strange texture like it was pre frozen and then thawed out. I would recommend fresh mango if you're going to offer it.
I went just yesterday, 5-19-24, and had a BYO Ramen Bowl, and OMG the flavors!!!!!! SO SO SO good!!! This is the perfect meal during the winter. I added extra spices to mine, and my protein was crunchy chicken on top. Not sure why shrimp isn't an option? I added everything under the sun and it's too much to type here, it was absolutely delicious!!! There are some tweaks I would like the restaurant to implement. One, the Boba Teas are nice, but extremely sweet! I had a small one and couldn't drink half of it. It was a Strawberry Boba without cream, even though I asked for it. I would like to see the restaurant offer other beverages besides Boba's...maybe Coke and Diet Coke, but there needs to be a zero sugar option other than water. I had to go to China Max to get Diet Coke to have with my meal.
Overall, not a deal breaker, but it is something I noticed and others did too, so please consider the other beverage options. Also, you might have people who are not BOBA fans, especially kids. I appreciate this business opening, and am so thankful they are here!!! Love this place!! read more