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    Pokehana

    4.2 (230 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Javier is amazing and helpful!!!
    Tim H.

    Wow. I'll start with that! Or usual poke place was closed, so we ventured over here. Javier was really friendly and helpful. So big score for him. The bowl was a perfect size. The difference between regular and large was number of protein choices, not size. Yet, either way, you're going to be happy. Ample servings for your ingredients and they are all served from a clean and light space. We got two bowls and gave a tip, as you should for awesomeness, and spent $25. Every bit was excellent and we now have a new regular place.

    Salmon tuna maika'i
    Hanna O.

    Craving a solid bowl of poke? Look no further; Pokehana is your spot! Staff were incredibly welcoming, friendly, and open to answering questions. I ordered the salmon tuna maika'i and was absolutely delighted at the freshness and myriad of wonderful flavors! Portions were generous and the bowl was filling. Highly recommend this spot! I'll be coming back to to try out the other options on the menu!

    I'm a regular.. I go often.... But the girl today with the thick black hair (curly) was so stingy. I pay close to 20 for a bowl... I got 5 small cuts of salmon and I included my picture for what my portion was of spicy tuna... this was it. I then asked to pay for extra crab salad just to have some protein. The other staff there has been amazing, it was just way way off today. Disappointed and she really was off in manners too. She seemed annoyed that I was there. (Mind you, I'm the only one there at 1:30!)

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    Liliya S.

    The best poke shop so far in California! Thank you for the concept and nice and clean place. So sad you are too far from DTLA. I wish you open in my neighborhood soon I'm gonna invite all my friends. ;) Your fish quality is great and all ingredients look fresh and clean.

    Nad L.

    I spend at least a couple hundred bucks a month here and today my kid decided to try a sauce on his bowl (full size) that does not list as spicey. It was and he couldn't eat it. After spending almost $40 inclusive of tip the manager would not replace the bowl for him, literally said I have to charge you again. OMG. I got mad insisted he call the owner, he did and finally they made him a new bowl. So sad they cannot train their staff better to be kind and helpful to their customers. Really, after $40 they expect someone's kid to leave hungry really? Shame on this place.

    Craft your own regular size: spring salad, mango, ahi tuna, octopus, cucumber, seaweed, and Hana dressing.  Regular Bowl

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    This place is so good! Best sushi in the desert it was very fresh and delicious!!! Definitely my new go to spot.

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    I always like the variety of their mixins and toppings. The fish is always good, too. I especially like the togarashi sauce.

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    My order Was ready very fast. Was really good and fresh. I'll be coming back. Thank you

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    Food is always fresh and delicious service is top notch. Dining area is clean and inviting.

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    Always fresh and delicious!!! Great service, great atmosphere, and healthy delicious food!

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    Great place. Many choices of toppings. It does add up to about $20 with 3 types of proteins and lots of extra toppings.

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    How long does it take to get your food from the time you walk in?

    10 minutes at the most. You'll spend more time talking to them about each of the toppings that you can choose from which is fascinating to hear about their creative and tasty ingredients.

    Would love to try this out - wondering if any of the sauces are vegan friendly?

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