PokeMIX

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5 years ago

Whoever wrote in their review that the boba here is on par with the 626 boba really did me dirty because I disagree. I ordered my go to boba drink, which is the Honey Green Tea. The green tea taste is barely there and tasted borderline watered down. The honey isn't very present either. It's what id expect from a 50% sweet honey green tea. I ordered the drink with boba. On the store menu, they offer only boba but on the UberEats app it lists honey boba as an option. I asked if their boba was honey boba, in which the employee replied yes. Well sadly, the boba was NOT marinaded with honey or if it actually was honey boba, I could barely taste it. I will say that the firmness of the boba is actually really fresh and has a great chewiness to it. I am willing to go back and try a milk tea or a fruit tea with lychee jelly though. read more

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Ashley R.

1 year ago

The best poke place in Pasadena! I come once a month and it's my favorite time of the month!

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Berlin M.

1 year ago

Nice and cool inside with ample seating friendly staff tasty food. Would recommend trying if you're in the area.

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Phoebe L.

1 year ago

The best poke&sushi place in this area. They have large selection of menu I could come here everyday and not get sick of because how large selections of menu they have. The drinks are perfect to go with the food and very nice service. Its a great place to come for lunch and even for a cute date. read more

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Cesar G.

1 year ago

Great service, great food. Try the inari! I go here often during my break and it's a really nice place to eat

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Josh M.

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2 years ago

Came here on a cloudy weekday and was greeted with a loud welcome and smiles from staff. Ordered a medium size poke bowl and poke nachos and both items were generous in portion size and tasty. They offered marinated salmon and tuna poke options which I enjoyed and also served boba drinks! Decor was modern yet comforting and will visit again soon! read more

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Wu S.

Hi Josh, thank you so much for your kind words! We hope to see you…

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Jasmin P.

2 years ago

I visited PokeMIX and bought a small bowl. I often go to poke places, but this has to be some of the smallest portion sizes I have ever had. The scoops of fish are more like half scoops compared to everywhere else I've been and the cuts themselves are very small cubes. You can only pick three toppings (including things like sesame seeds and nori). I chose to get masego and you could hardly even see what they put in the bowl bc of how little it was! The fish didn't taste fishy but the marinated tuna was chewy. There was also way too much sauce, but this might have been my fault for adding sauce onto marinated fish (the sauce made a pool at the bottom). Usually I don't leave reviews (especially negative) but I was honestly shocked at the portioning and relative pricing. read more

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Wu S.

Hi Jasmin,…

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Zari B.

1 year ago

I came in for the first time after seeing them on TikTok and my poke bowl was so good! The staff are so nice and the food is high quality. If you come during happy hour (3-6pm) you can get a free large drink with any size bowl and it's so a good deal for one person. I'm writing this in store for my second time this week lol please go support this small business it's a wonder to me that more people aren't in! read more

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Jonah P.

1 year ago

Super good food and amazing service! Great atmosphere. Would highly suggest if you are near Pasadena

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Wu S.

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Yadi R.

1 year ago

Very clean and good portion sizes. Service was nice. There is street parking available and the lot in the back cannot be validated by this place. read more

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Good place to grab a quick bite. Came here on a Monday around 2. I love this place! sizing is based off of how many scoops of protein. Medium is a good size. You get to mix and match as well. Because the fish is out all the time, don't expect it to taste great like a real sushi restaurant. Salmon and tuna are best bang for your buck and the sauce does mask the fish flavor. Could be a good thing or a bad thing. read more

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Olivia T.

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3 years ago

This review is long overdue. Compliments to Chef Jay for yet another amazing concept. The poke bowls are amazing, and I love how I can come by for a light snack, a full meal, or just a cup of fresh tea. After living in Hawai'i for a few years, I'm happy that PokeMIX is here to remind me to the delicious poke that I used to eat all the time on island. read more

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Kaili L.

1 year ago

I love the rice balls and the poke is always fresh here! Everyone is very friendly and welcoming here too!

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Wu S.

Hi Kaili, thank you! We’re thrilled you enjoyed them.

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Em C.

1 year ago

This was my first time at PokeMix. They had fast service and great recommendations! We got one medium bowl and a mango roll. Both were delicious. read more

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Wu S.

Hi Em, we appreciate your kind words! Our team always strives to…

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Martin T.

Elite 26 All-Star

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We got a poke bowl (not pictured) and the baked salmon roll (pictured). The food was delicious. I didn't give it 5 stars because our food took 3 hours to get to us, when grub hub said it would take 35-45 minutes. Every time we called the restaurant they said our food was getting prepared, and that they're sorry they're backed up. If they just told us how long it would take then I'd give them 5 stars but the delivery service / lying to us about the wait time (3 hours vs 45 min) deserves at least a star knock off. FYI - We called grub hub and they said the restaurant has its own drivers, so the issue was on them, not grub hub. If you're ordering in person or on a not busy time, then it can be a 5 star restaurant. read more

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Mariel V.

1 year ago

Incredible. Simply incredible. Willow and I went it was so yummy and fresh. I'm rly hungry and ready to eat.

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Wu S.

Hi Mariel, thank you so much for your kind words! Hope you enjoy your…

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willow b.

1 year ago

I love the poke it's so fresh and yummy and the boba is perfectly sweet too! God service to!

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Sherrie W.

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4 years ago

Found the cutest poke place in Pasadena! Was headed to my salon appointment and randomly yelped a poke place to grab a quick bite. Found this cute place and so glad I did! Ordeded the two large Love Potion drinks: strawberry, passionfruit, white peach tea, and it was so refreshing and delicious! Perfect level of sweet without any adjustment. The large size drink was $5ish which is reasonable price these days for tea. Ordered a medium size poke bowl ($14) and they gave generous amount of protein which I got all salmon and many of the toppings. Poke was very fresh and delicious! I got lucky with street parkings. Parking in Pasadena is always a challenge but if you come timely there are plenty of street parkings. Highly recommend to check out their tea options and fresh poke. They have seatings inside too. Feels very clean and comfortable inside. Fun fact: the two gentlemen that worked there I think they're owners. They're twin brothers!! Nice guys read more

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Karl G.

1 year ago

Awesome staff and great food. Really good sushi and the complimentary water was also great. Would definitely recommend to all my friends, coworkers, and family. Even to my opps tbh read more

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Wu S.

Hi Karl, thanks a ton for your support and kind words. It means a lot…

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Justtina E.

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4 years ago

I love this place! I have not actually been to the restaurant physically... but have doordash so many times! I wanted to give a review on their service. I basically got home late after a long day at work. I did not have the engery to cook. While being distracted by my bestie's kids who(I live with my bestie) I was placing my order down to the wire. I had one minute left before the store closed at 8 p.m. Let me tell you that they conformed my order and hooked it up! This was the most stack bowl ever!!! Pokemix made my night, this was the right choice for dinner while binge watching Broad City. read more

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Danielle J.

1 year ago

Very nice food I eat here all the time I like their sushi and boba is very fire I enjoy eating here a lot

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Joyce Y.

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6 years ago

Very solid poke place on Lake that's also a boba shop. I've been coming here for a while now and the food has always been pretty solid. I think the sauces could be on the light side so I make up for that by combing 3-4 sauces when I order. The service here is great. Our questions are answered and the server was very helpful. We also tried the rice ball but in my opinion it was on the blend side and pretty rice-y for a $4 rice ball. All in all I'm glad to have a solid poke place on Lake! read more

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Ozzy R.

Don’t See Your Question? Ask Away!

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I Was in the area for lunch. I've always wanted to try poke bowls but not sure what to order or how to. Luckily, the workers were very nice, friendly and helpful. I had a lot of questions and they were very informative. I ended up ordering a bowl with spicy tuna, shrimp, tobiko (I think), rice, veggies and other stuff I can't remember. All in all, it was BOMB!!!! Price was worth it. Definitely coming back. Only downside is parking. read more

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Lukas F.

1 year ago

Love this place a ton and I come here all the time 10 out of 10 would recommend. The food is great.

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Laura X.

2 years ago

Small portion under the new management. This place use to be really good but the quality seems to deteriorate ever since they had a new management. The portion is much smaller compared to before and service is not so friendly either. I had a medium poke bowl with salmon and scallops. The food tasted okay but I had funky stomach issues after. I'm not sure if I will go back tho read more

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99 S Lake Ave
Ste 102
Pasadena, CA 91101
Downtown
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(626) 345-5585
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Hours

What time does PokeMIX open?

PokeMIX opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does PokeMIX close?

PokeMIX closes at 7:45 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 11:00 AM - 7:45 PM

Payment methods

Does PokeMIX take Bitcoin?

No, PokeMIX does not take Bitcoin.

Does PokeMIX take credit cards?

Yes, PokeMIX takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does PokeMIX have catering options?

No, PokeMIX does not have catering options.

Does PokeMIX have a drive thru?

No, PokeMIX does not have a drive thru.

Does PokeMIX have a happy hour?

Yes, PokeMIX has a happy hour.

Does PokeMIX serve alcohol?

No, PokeMIX does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does PokeMIX allow dogs?

Yes, PokeMIX allows dogs.

Does PokeMIX have TVs?

No, PokeMIX does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does PokeMIX have bike parking?

Yes, PokeMIX has bike parking.

Does PokeMIX have outdoor seating?

No, PokeMIX does not have outdoor seating options.

Does PokeMIX have parking?

Yes, PokeMIX has parking options. Garage Parking, Street Parking, Valet Parking

Other Amenities

Is PokeMIX wheelchair accessible?

Yes, PokeMIX is wheelchair accessible.

Does PokeMIX have free WiFi?

Yes, PokeMIX has free WiFi.

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Specialties

A fast-casual dining establishment specializing in fresh poke bowls, sushi, and a variety of beverages, including hot teas, fruit teas, and milk teas.

History

Established in 2015.

PokeMIX is brought to you by the 2nd generation of Taiwan's leading tea family, who want to share their excitement about new ways of enjoying tea and poke - a fresh Hawaiian seafood appetizer. Fresh, delicious tea cocktails are shaken to order with premium teas, fruit extracts, and exotic extras like homemade "boba." The result is a smooth healthy beverage that lifts your spirits and cleanses your soul. Custom made poke bowls are personalized with your choice of exciting ingredients for an experience that's uniquely you.

Meet the Business Owner: W S.

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I come here often because my kids have practices/games nearby, and it's one of those places that…read moreare good enough for an easy snack/dinner takeout. The popcorn chicken, fried tofu, and orange green tea are what I usually order. They make those very consistently so you know what to expect. It gets busy here when school kids are hanging out but if you are outside of those windows, it doesn't take too long. Service ranges from friendly to standard, so no complaints there. The one issue I have with them is they show a loyalty program in terms of entering your phone number -- if you order online as well as the register. But I've never gotten any points. I once asked the owner about it and he claimed that they do in fact give out items, and said he would check on it that night when I told him the situation. But he never actually asked my name and info, and I've still never received any points since, despite having ordered here about twice a week for the past several weeks. It's not a deal breaker but it's strange.

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Simplee Boba's mission is to deliver delicious boba teas made with fresh, natural ingredients. The…read moreplace seems small but there is a side room with tables and a claw machine. If you are into tea this is your spot. They offer Milk Tea, Creamy Tea, flavored iced tea in addition to lattes. (Boba, popping boba, glass jelly, sea salt & cheese cream topping are available as add ons.) They also have smoothies, slushes, and milkshakes made with Fosselman Ice Cream. If you're hungry Acai Bowls, Bubble Waffles, and packaged snacks are available. Since it's summer a Watermelon Slush sounded refreshing. It's fresh watermelon blended with ice & water and a healthier alternative to a smoothie. Now that I discovered this place, I'll be back for other fruit options (like honeydew) to take home and make cocktails with. I did use some of my watermelon slush for a margarita. It was tasty! *Street parking

Stopped by on a Sunday afternoon with a craving for a cool milky taro and boba drink and this place…read moredidn't disappoint. There was only one staff making the drinks and one self-ordering kiosk available. There are also plenty of snacks available for purchase which you would have to order from the staff. There are both hot and hot, blended and slush drinks available with boba and various jelly toppings. We ordered the hot taro milk tea latte, taro smoothie, peach mango smoothie, and mango paradise with rainbow jelly and aloe vera jelly and custard pudding. Everything tasted so good and refreshing. The place has a small interior seating space, fans blowing with music playing in the background. Theres plenty of street parking available.

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4.5(136 reviews)

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"Fruit your life". I don't know what it means, but yes. Macu Tea is located in Old Town…read morePasadena, and I know they have another location in Irvine. Most of the decor here seems lost in translation from this import from Taiwan; however, they are a drink spot that specializes in boba milk teas and fruit smoothies. I got a strawberry smoothie with jellies and a salt cream foam. My wife got the same, but mango. Both of the drinks were upwards of $8. Though expensive, flavor was good and, if you like jellies, they load them up here. If I had a choice, I prefer the offerings at 3CAT in Arcadia for mango drinks; however, I think this is a great spot on a hot day in Pasadena.

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Very sugary everything! The desserts are priced at $16 and drinks around$12…read more I suppose the purpose of these items is to be super sweet, which I can't fault them for , if that's what people are expecting! I like the location in the center of old town. But it's a little hard to find parking and it's very easy to get a parking ticket if you're over the limit just a few minutes. Also their front patio courtyard is very unkempt & depressing with dry scrappy dirt and dying plants. The outdoor seating could be so nice if they invested in a little landscaping and maintained the planters around the patio. Just a suggestion!

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Cute little storefront, nice seating, and a perfectly good Americano... but $8.95?!…read more For $8.95, I was expecting my coffee to come with a motivational speech & a massage. Instead, I got an Americano. The ordering process is either traditional face to face or completely self-service on a touchscreen. I tried touch screen & there was literally zero human interaction--until my name was called to pick up my drink. And yet, the screen still politely asked me if I wanted to leave a tip. Tip for what exactly? My exceptional ability to operate a touchscreen? And after picking up my nearly $9 coffee, there was no "thank you," no "have a great day," not even a polite nod of acknowledgment. Just me, my Americano, and the realization that I apparently just paid luxury pricing for a very average coffee experience. The coffee was good. The storefront is cute. The seating is nice. But good enough to justify $8.95? Unfortunately, no.

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Jessica C.

459

11 years ago

I love PokeMix so much. It's so delicious, and I think the portions are very generous. I think people might be getting confused by the large bowl maybe? I've noticed that some Poke places will give you small bowls then fill them up, so it's a little deceiving. I got the medium bowl, which comes with 3 proteins, and found the portion size to be a good amount. I had half rice half veggies, salmon, spicy tuna, and ahi tuna. Let me tell you, their salmon is so freaking good. I found out that their salmon is currently Scottish Salmon, instead of the usual cheaper Atlantic Salmon. I feel like Scottish Salmon literally melts in your mouth. I wish that I didn't get spicy tuna and instead got more salmon! What I really love about PokeMix is how their flavors aren't too strong. Their fish is not covered in overly strong flavors, which I don't like. I have found that places that drench their fish in those types of pastes are trying to hide the low quality, not well taken care of fish. PokeMix is nothing like that. When you look at your fish, you know it's fresh and high quality. The cubes are clearly done by a professional. However, the one thing is their sauces. I personally wouldn't let them put it directly on the poke. I always ask for it in cup on the side so I can dip my salad into it. I wouldn't want to ruin the integrity of the delicious poke. mmmmm. poke. read more

Kim Je R.

2 years ago

This place never disappoints! The poke is super fresh and delicious, and wow, look at those portions! I come here every time I crave a poke bowl (which is like every single day lol ) because they have so many topping options to choose from, and the fish is always consistent and high-quality. I love my poke bowl really saucy, and they don't hold back on the sauce! Highly recommend! They have one size rice and the difference is just a proteins for each sizes they have but the one size rice is really enough for one person (even then i couldn't finish so i took it home) and the bowl is based on toppings as well so if you get a lot, it will look full, but if you get less then it will look less. And all the toppings are free but if you get additional toppings on top of free toppings then they will charge you $1. read more

Allen W.

1 year ago

Absolutely LOVE this place! The poke is incredibly fresh, flavorful, and customizable with so many delicious toppings and sauces. You can really taste the quality in every bite. The portions are generous, and everything is beautifully presented. As for the boba--wow! The drinks are perfectly balanced, not overly sweet, and the boba is always soft and chewy, never mushy or hard. They have a great selection of flavors, and I love that they offer milk alternatives too. The staff is friendly, the place is clean and welcoming, and the service is quick even during busy times. This has become my go-to spot for a satisfying and refreshing meal. Highly recommend to anyone who loves poke, boba, or both! read more

Allen W.

1 year ago

Pokemix is absolutely amazing! The quality and freshness of the ingredients really stand out, and every bowl is packed with flavor. I love how customizable everything is -- there are so many topping and protein options, which makes it easy to get exactly what I'm craving. The portions are generous, the presentation is beautiful, and the staff is always friendly and welcoming. It's easily one of my favorite spots for a quick, healthy, and delicious meal. Highly recommend to anyone looking for fresh and satisfying poke! read more

Derrick M.

10 years ago

I really like this place. The food is fresh and very healthy! The main difference here is they don't drench your bowl in crazy sauce concoctions. Medium bowl with 3 proteins of shrimp salmon and spicy tuna is my favorite. Service is always excellent and welcoming. They recently added soft boiled tea eggs.. what a great idea to the already tasty bowl. I usually get the shamrock gold green tea to compliment my meal. Super refreshing. read more

Jessica M.

12 years ago

This place is amazing !!!! The food that they offer is so fresh, and has so much flavor but it's light at the same time. I had it for the first time and I had to come back the next day to get more and I had to make my friends and family try it, the staff is so friendly and helpful if it's your first time. I would definitely recommend trying it.! read more

Triple S.

2 years ago

PokeMix Café offers fresh and flavorful poke bowls with generous portion sizes. The fish is always fresh, and the ingredients are well-balanced, making for a satisfying and healthy meal. Whether you customize your own bowl or choose from their menu, the quality and taste stand out. Great spot for a quick, delicious bite! read more

Johnathan D.

12 years ago

Absolutely love it here. Super friendly to the iifym culture and anyone looking to keep carbs from their diet. My favorite is the salmon and ahi tuna on a bed of greens. Everything is fresh, the employees are friendly, the environment is bright and clean and service quick and efficient. read more

Jessica L.

251

10 years ago

For what it's worth, the best poke around. They were the only poke restaurant open late in the area. The staff were BEYOND friendly. The pricing couldn't be better. The fish was super fresh what more can you ask for?! Please consider opening a Vegas location!!!! read more

Jeffy C.

5 years ago

Probably my favorite poke bowl spot. Sometimes I sneak over here prior to starting my shift at work and get a regular bowl with two salmon and spicy tuna. The portions are good and the fish tastes fresh. I would Definitely recommend! read more

Jeffy C.

7 years ago

Just move back for work from San Diego and try to find healthy style meal nearby --- find this place!!! The fish quality is great, and the staffs are friendly and helpful. It definitely becomes my Weekly Lunch Routine Spot. :) read more

Elaine L.

10 years ago

These days for some reasons i'm just craving for poke. Tried out this place today. Overall it is decent. Protein is fresh. I'm actually little surprised that they put boiled egg in the bowl. That's a plus to me. read more

Jay M.

10 years ago

Very nice poke place in Pasadena. This place is both a tea and a poke place. I highly recommend the getting the tea in addition to poke. Price is not to bad for Pasadena. Available street parking but limited. read more

David W.

176

9 years ago

Poke is always reliably good. Always fresh. Traditional poke done well, not drowned in sauces. The teas are the best. Great compliment to poke. I personally like the hibiscus tea with my poke. read more

Emma B.

7 years ago

Very generous with portions. Probably the best Poke place I've ever been to! Only complaint is it's very hard to find parking but the food makes it worth it! Absolutely amaaaazing quality :) read more

Jackie K.

10 years ago

Love this place!!! Best poke restaurant I've been. Owner is such a nice guy and they have the best iced teas!! With definitely recommend to friends and family! Cannot wait to order again read more

Jeff C.

5 years ago

Glad see this poke place open until 8pm (before it is 7PM), love the food and drinks, and fish is fresh and keep me diet successful. Both in terms of taste and presentation. read more

Zhen Y.

2 years ago

I brought a friend to pokemix for their first time and The people working there were very friendly and helpful!! The fish was fresh and she gave great recommendations read more

Shujie D.

2 years ago

Food is decently and quick. Bowls are reasonably priced and the prices match the quality and quantity of food. The service is really friendly. read more

Valery R.

1 year ago

That's my favorite place, I come here 2 consecutive year, Their food is delicious, my favorite is the rice balls

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