this was an alright poke shop. it did its job. I ordered the build your own bowl with salmon, spicy mayo, and all the toppings except for fruits, because I don't believe that fruits belong in a rice bowl. (but that's just my opinion). Their fish quality was OK, it wasn't the most fresh fish, but it did its job. I did love the service at the cashier and I had an overall pleasant experience. if you're in town for poke, I would recommend you come here. read more

Pokemoto - build your own bowl. with spicy mayo and teriyaki sauce. I recommend them having eel sauce as a sauce option in the future - Poke Near Me - Hamden, Connecticut

The customer before me asked for a latte. The person working there just kept telling her that a latte has milk. She could have told her that she could order a Vietnamese coffee which has condensed milk. I mentioned to the customer that Vietnamese coffee is very good and asked her if she had it before. She said that she had and let me order first. She eventually left without ordering. After ordering my food, I requested the Banana Foster drink, but unfortunately, it was not available. read more

Service was seriously lacking. Food did not make up for it. Additionally, Pokemoto corporate shouldn't have to remind foodservice employees to wear two gloves, not just one, and wash their hands after touching phones, etc.. Was in with my daughter today - Mother's Day - and they were running a promotion. I realized I was overcharged after I paid and the server said it was too much trouble to void the sale. Said he would have to contact corporate and it would take weeks to get refunded. He made no effort at all to resolve it, I just lost money. Not even an apology. Even my teenage daughter knew his attitude was appalling. Ironically their front door is broken and pretty much hits you on the way in -- and out. Speaks volumes. read more

To be completely honest, Pokemoto isn't as good as it used to be. The service is slow in person, and the fish isn't as tasty and fresh. My past few experiences here haven't been great, but my most recent trip was surely my last. We went for lunch and were waiting in line for the people in front of us. As the employee was making their order, he was continuously coughing, sneezing, and then stepped into the back kitchen area to cough more. All during this time, he never washed his hands or changed his gloves. It was, quite frankly, disgusting. We ended up leaving without ordering anything for fear of getting sick. read more

This is one of the healthiest places to eat in town. Whenever I get a bowl from here i feel like I'm taking good care of myself because of how high quality the ingredients are. It's also incredibly delicious. This time I got a vegan bowl with tofu and sesame ginger dressing. I enjoyed every bite. One great thing about this place is how many ways you can customize your bowl. They have a plethora of different ingredients, from proteins to sauces to veggies, the possibilities are nearly endless. Instead of a bowl, you can also make a salad or a wrap. I mostly come here for the bowls, but they also have miso soup, bubble tea and other side dishes. Definitely give this place a try if you like Hawaiian/Japanese food. read more

Pokemoto - Large bowl, white rice, mixed greens, tofu, edamame, onions, sesame ginger dressing, carrots, green onions, garlic and onion crunch topping. - Poke Near Me - Hamden, Connecticut

This Pokemoto location recently had its original owners take over again, and they've done some nice remodeling inside! I really love that they teamed up with Loose Leaf Boba at this location like the Wallingford one. Great food, all fresh and flavorful, and the drinks were amazing as always. Loose leaf has my favorite boba tea ever! read more

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Had Pokemoto for lunch. Place was clean, and was acknowledged and served very quickly. Very generous with portions. First time having Loose Leaf side since they've renovated. I like how customizable the Loose Leaf menu is. Ordered the Purple Root (Oat milk w Half Sweetness) with Lychee Jelly. Texture, sweetness, and flavor were very good. read more

Pokemoto - Purple Root - Poke Near Me - Hamden, Connecticut

We were traveling through the area and placed an order online online in advance of our arrival. When we got there, we found that the staff had not even noticed that the order had come in until it was not ready. They quickly built the order, but didn't pay attention to what was in it for example, when I requested crispy onions, that was not something they had picked up. Also, they don't seem to ask whether you want, the extra large portion of sauce or you might want something different and just slather tons of sauce on which I was not happy about. The ambience of the place is fast food joint although slightly above the level of a place like McDonald's. It is not a warm and inviting space particularly. tThe food, however, was pretty good even with with all of the sauce , and we enjoyed the different flavors in the Poké bowls. We will most likely be back but wait to order until we arrive and then pay close attention while they build the bowl . read more

We're all pretty obsessed with sushi and poké-- and we do the drive from NYC to VT pretty often, so finding a good poké place conveniently off I-91 and/or Route 15? Score! Consistently good food, fresh fish, good service, reasonable prices... pretty much a win all around! read more

Let me say customer service is everything when I go to an establishment so that first start with on the sign on the door free bubble tea with a purchase of a Poké bowl. I entered the establishment on, Friday, March 15, 2024 around 325pm I think she maybe was the manager, an older employee than the other 2 employees . She welcomed me the way she should when you first arrived that was great. Once I got to the counter I said you know I haven't been here in a long time she says that she your time . But once once she started serving me, it felt like she was very monotone not as friendly as before a little rushy. What proteins then plopped it in the bowl as she when along with the topping etc. I was played right along it was very clean. There were a mom and I guess her kids with her eating and the young girl who took care made their teas.. I paid and she never said no once what type they of her eating would you like, So I asked her what's the deal promo with a free tea so I asked her what was the deal she definitely seemed annoyed and would have let me walked on right out with offering me the tea promo. She started rattling off why that the tea promos were in both sides m. I literally asked her to repeat it like three times and I do hear very well she wasn't interested in letting me know at that point I felt like she wanted to move on and didn't wanna be bothered. They were plastic bags hanging so I don't know if those bags were for Instacart only she hasn't wanted the paper you know a bag she gave me a brown bag, but I asked if she had a plastic bag which I saw and she said I know we don't have any so she was a little rough with her customer service. I won't take it personal, but her attitude needs to re-evaluated because she would not like to be treated that way in an establishment and the way she treat her customers. So that being said, I actually took it home, the food was good the white rice could be less clumpy and hard, I still enjoyed it. I love the poke bowls and her attitude would've given this place a better rating Tge overall experience would be a 1 star but the food was fresh so that's why it's a three star. , I hope the next time I go there she'll have a better attitude and all the employees to be more friendly YOU ARE THE FACE OF THE BUSINESS because WITHOUT US THERE'S NI YOU!! read more

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We treated ourselves to two build-your-own sushi rice and shrimp based bowls last night (to-go). Just for checking in using the YELP app we alsowere treated to a complimentary bowl of Dole Whip (Pineapple and Strawberry flavored swirl). I have to say that for a 'freebie' the Dole Whip portion was quite generous, and delicious! All said and done the cost was ~$25; if you consider the fact that this is a healthy alternative to a number of local quick-service competitors, it's a nice treat every once in a while. In my experience, be sure to try and eat the dish all in one sitting, especially with the rice bowls because the day-after experience just isn't the same! I won't delve into the specifics of recommended toppings because that is such a personal choice depending on the individual palate, but the mandarin orange, pickled daikon, and masago are just a few of the toppings that really make these dishes unique. read more

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Delicious lunch! Stopped in for a couple of bowls to go and they did not disappoint. I got a build-your-own bowl and my fiancé got a Hawaiian bowl. I loaded mine up with white rice, tuna, salmon, spicy mayo, cucumbers, edamame, kani salad, seaweed salad, cabbage slaw and shredded nori. The regular size bowl was generously packed and very reasonably priced! There are a ton of drink options as well, although I did not try any this time. This place will definitely be my go-to whenever I'm in Hamden! There are a handful of tables inside if you choose to dine in as well. read more

Pokémoto was the first poké place I'd been to! Everything is always fresh and the workers are always so kind! There are so many options for toppings/fillings, as well, that it makes it hard to not find something you'd like! Also the dole whip - do not skip out!! So refreshing and different flavors all the time! read more

Came here for dinner around 7:45 pm and decided to get a regular size poke bowl with a brown rice base. With a regular size bowl you can pick two proteins, meanwhile the large size you get three picks. I got tuna and salmon in mine but there was also tofu, shrimp, and chicken (they were out of this) available. You can then get unlimited toppings and crunch which I took full advantage of and the staff was so generous when building my bowl! It may be because they were closing soon (at 9 pm), and they were already out of some toppings, like both types of seaweed. Regardless, I got SO much food that I had to ask for a SECOND bowl just so that I could mix everything together. Technically, I count that as a two for one deal. Also, the best part is that my bowl was free! You have to text "hamden" to a particular number or scan a QR code and you get a regular bowl for free. Staff overall was friendly, the tables were clean and consistently wiped down, and my food was super tasty. I'm very satisfied with my visit and will definitely eat at other locations! read more

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The interior look pretty nice. Staff was welcoming and helpful since it was my first time here . She helped me pick the Hawaiian poke Bowl and walk me through the line of items to toss in. It's a fair price for fresh ingredients. It tasted nice. I had no complains . Will be back read more

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Have been here a few times now and it is consistently very good. For about $10 you get a very nice portion of rice or salad topped with plenty of fresh fish and typical poke bowl accompaniments! For a few dollars more you can get an even larger bowl. Both are well worth the price. They also offer Dole Whip, a frozen fruit ice. I'm told it's not sold in too many places so a nice treat to have locally. They have 2 flavors, one supposed to be pineapple at all time, but on this visit they were trying two other flavors. You get a nice greeting and explanation of how things work here, if needed. The shop is spotless. Can't wait for my next visit. read more

What?? Finally, I found amazing Poke in CT! Pokémoto is doing poke right. Fresh fish, huge variety of toppings, and decent portions. It has been a struggle to find a poke spot that's comparable to the poke joints in Cali. Even NY is struggling BUT Pokémoto has come the closest. I really enjoyed their simple selection of fish proteins: tuna or salmon that isn't muddled with any flavoring but instead left for you to freely season as you please. I ordered the "build your own poke" and went for the large bowl (3 scoops protein vs. 2 scoops in the regular). They are generous with their portions here and after you choose your protein you get to choose between 9 different sauces , 9 mix ins, and an amalgam if toppings (all are free of charge except avocado and black tobiko), and lastly don't forget to add your crunch ! Pokémoto is just super legit. Delicious and fresh. From the beginning to the end of your bowl you are not disappointed. I finally found my poke spot and I will be back !! read more

As my brother said, "This is bangin'". That's all I have to say. Would definitely come back here again! read more

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They nailed it out of the park. Outstanding. I heard a lot of good things about this place past few months. I can't even begin to explain how delicious the bowl was. So many flavors going on complimenting each other. Nothing overbearing. Fantastic. Had the tuna & salmon bowl. Again, outstanding. Great place. Girl at the counter was extremely helpful explaining a lot of it to me since it was my first adventure here. Thanks again. Great meal. Keep it up. Job well done. read more

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Oh man, I'm sad to say Pokemoto has fallen off big time. I guess it's partly due to the pandemic. But there has to have been some management change. There is no way the original owner would let it look this way. Floors are destroyed. Lighting is dim. There was no music on when I walked in. Furthermore, the food was on the counter and not in the heated base it should be in. Sad sad sad. read more

Wow. Super, super impressed with this place. The food is so fresh, and the quality top notch. I had the rice bowl with chicken and the chojang sauce - phenomenal! Perfect level of spicy and not too salty. The sushi rice actually tastes like sushi rice, and has the tang from the rice wine vinegar! Overall, my husband and I really loved our meal. The price is a little expensive, but totally worth it. Portion is quite large too. Highly recommend this place. Update: THIS PLACE IS AMAZING. Bring your friends. Bring your mom. Bring your grandma. I go here at least once a week. It's definitely becoming more popular, because the line has been super long lately. Try the dole whip. You won't regret it. This place is worth every single penny. read more

Pokemoto - Poke Near Me - Hamden, Connecticut

Fast, healthy, delicious, and did I mention HEALTHY??? This being only 5 minutes from my house has been dangerous for my bank account. This is how you win - Create your own bowl, fill it with tuna and salmon and lots of toppings, and toss it all in a combo of the Pokémoto sauce and garlic chili oil. I've tried almost every sauce and they're all awesome, but this combo is my favorite! Don't forget the seaweed salad, masago, and plenty of crunch. These are the ingredients that'll put it all over the top. The first time I came, my boyfriend wasn't in the mood for raw fish but I convinced him to get a burrito anyway, and he was obsessed. Now he goes almost every week. It's that good. Only word of advice I have is I probably wouldn't pay the extra for the avocado. The meal itself is already pretty pricey and there are so many other awesome ingredients you could add, so you don't really need it. Also, I felt like I got a pretty small scoop for its price. I love spicy but I don't always have the tolerance for it... unfortunate, I know. One of the workers saw me struggling once and gave me a free sample of the dole whip to cool off. THAT'S customer service. read more

Pokemoto - Amazing. You can't go wrong! - Poke Near Me - Hamden, Connecticut

This place is AMAZING. Its basically like Chipotle but with Hawaiian/Japanese sushi ingredients. I came in on a Saturday and it was quite busy, but everyone on the staff was very nice, helpful, and attentive. I got the miso salmon bowl but I ended up adding a bunch of extra stuff on it (like masago and seaweed salad) and it was absolutely delicious. I love the creamy miso sauce! I love that they have sesame oil too--I definitely recommend putting a whole bunch in your bowl. I got a regular size bowl (they also have a larger one), and the portion was extremely generous. I kind of figured they would be skimpy with the fish, but I was pleasantly surprised and had a perfect amount of fish to eat with the other ingredients. The staff even gave us a complimentary sample of the dole whip soft serve, one strawberry and one pineapple. What a great way to end the meal! I am so freaking excited that this place is within walking distance to my apartment. Definitely coming back again and again! read more

Pokemoto - Poke Near Me - Hamden, Connecticut

Stopped here for a quick lunch while on a work trip. Really delicious poke bowls. Probably one of the best I've ever had and the large was a huge serving. Exactly what I needed as it was my only meal for the day. Highly recommend! read more

This is my first time ever having poke and I stopped in on a complete whim. I have to say I was absolutely blown away by the quality of the food, the service and the facilities itself. Usually I don't like checking out places that are recently opened simply because they usually have to take some time to work out the Kinks of running a brand new business. I guess the concept is building your own poke Bowl and you have an absolute delight of toppings and accoutrements to go along with your choice of protein. I went with a salmon and shrimp over a bed of rice and then added the veggies and the crunchy bits to top it off. To be quite honest I don't know how you can eat a large bowl, everything was really fresh crispy and I probably would have walked out with something to go as well. For somebody who's never had poke before this was brilliant. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area. read more

*Disclaimer: this was a few months ago. Guess it never posted* So I love poke, but the problem with ordering online is that a lot of the times you can't ask for "just a little more" to fill up the bowls. So when I asked to load up on some of the toppings, they came through. Thanks poke fam read more

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Fresh ingredients and speedy service. The menu has a variety of options and allows you to build your own. The ahi tuna was delicious. I like that they have an option for brown rice as well! There are two sizes- regular and large- and the regular is plenty to fill you up. For dessert try a delicious dole whip! I recommend this place for a casual meal and bonus you can order ahead online read more

Pokemoto - Poke Near Me - Hamden, Connecticut

Been going here since they opened and they have the best poke bowls in the Hamden area! I love the salmon bowls with half rice and half lettuce read more

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fresh, fast, and you can have something different every time They didn't have one of the sauces I usually get, other than that it was great, location is clean and staff is friendly read more

Pokemoto - Poke Near Me - Hamden, Connecticut

YUMMMMMM!!! Great service, fresh, and so many options for the bowl! I can't wait until they open one in Wallingford! I'll go there every week. read more

So so happy the original owners are back! And they brought Loose Leaf Boba which is amazing. Definitely love the drinks they have there it definitely compliments the poke bowls. I got the banana foster with double boba and I have to say it was literally the best boba drink I've ever had. It literally made my eyes pop how good it was. That with my usual go to tuna poke bowl with spicy mayo, chojang, and chili garlic oil. Yummy in my tummy. I'm glad the ordinal owners came back cause they are so nice and are a beautiful family. I can see the employees are treated well as they are so happy working there and offer great service as opposed to some other places I visited in Hamden. The store has been revitalized and I love how they incorporated their neon signs with the grass wall with the new Loose Leaf addition. Truly an instagramable location good for family and friends. read more

First time here. As my home state is Hawaii, I was excited to try this place after seeing it in Yelp's stream on Instagram the day before. I drove over 10 miles from my office to try this place. It did not disappoint. Though the fish is not from Hawaii, they did have our beloved Hawaiian Sun drinks and Dole Whip. The facility was clean, ingredients were fresh. At 2:00 pm, there were a handful of patrons eating in, and one patron in front of me. The quantity of food, the amazing selections of add-ons, toppings, sauces are phenomenal!!! I first ordered a poke salad for lunch, but went back to get a burrito AND a poke bowl for my family's dinner. The person behind the counter was very emotion-less; somewhat mechanical and that is the reason for only 4 stars. The service could have been a bit more upbeat/positive. Nonetheless, I will be back!! read more

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One of the best poké bowls that I've had. The burritos are great too. Really enjoy being able to go down the line and pick my ingredients (Chipotle style) to make the perfect bowl. Plus the fact that I can get a Dole Whip is worth a star by itself! read more

Pokemoto - Shrimp poke burrito - Poke Near Me - Hamden, Connecticut

I was craving poke and definitely wasn't disappointed with Pokemoto! I made my own bowl here and got the small size which was actually quite a large portion for me. The fish and all the toppings/extras were super fresh! For the quality, portion size, and friendly service, Pokemoto is always a great choice! read more

Can't get enough of this delicious food! I keep it simple and chose the signature dishes, as is. There are many options, you can even create your own. Try some, it's worth it. read more

Pokemoto - Spicy Shrimp bowl! My personal favorite. Get you some! - Poke Near Me - Hamden, Connecticut

Best place to grab a healthy meal that won't make you feel awful after! Super fresh and healthy ingredient- love the idea of "make it your own" with all the great options Poke burrito is by far one of my favorite meals- seafood is fresh, sauces are killer and the prices are very reasonable If you don't want more than two different proteins in your salad, burrito or bowl- go for a regular, the only difference between sizes is one extra scoop of protein, you can still add just as much in! Prefer this location over new haven, staff is way more engaging and enthusiastic- also it might be in my head but the ingredients taste a little fresher in Hamden This place is a must try if you like this kind of food! read more

Pokemoto - Poke Near Me - Hamden, Connecticut

This was a quick lunch stop that ended up working out perfectly! They have so many great toppings that your bowl is truly customizable. I enjoyed by 3 protein bowl and would definitely return. read more

I have ordered delivery a few times from here and have never been disappointed! I usually stick with their Hawaiian bowl with the option of two proteins. The fish is fresh and flavorful and the customization options really allow you to make it your own. You can customize the rice, protein, sauces and add ins like avocado or tobiko. If you want a fully customizable bowl its available with a ton of options. They offer a poke burrito as well and sides like Kani salad and miso soup. Prices are reasonable for what you are given and it is the perfect healthy option when you are looking for something a little more out of the ordinary. Can't wait to try them for a dine in experience! read more

This is one one of my favorite lunch spots but my only real gripe is that the fillings can be hit or miss as far as amount for the price. I get a regular bowl and usually pay $18 after tax and tip and sometimes I'll get my moneys worth or sometimes I won't or I'll have toppings missing. read more

I have been here 3 times and each time I love it more and more. My Poke bowl was so delicious and fresh. I can't wait to go back!! Service is absolutely fantastic here I can't wait to come back and visit my daughter at school again just so I can get another one! read more

Pokemoto - Poke Near Me - Hamden, Connecticut