As many of you know I am cultured. I'm seasoned. In age and in ethnicity. Lightly seasoned? Sure…read more But seasoning nonetheless? Depends who you ask. Oh Desdemona, how unlucky you were. Oh Yelp, how lucky I am. How lucky I always am. How lucky I was to stumble upon Hawaii Japanese Cuisine on the ever industrious Warburton Ave. Saturday Farmers Market. Meredith's Bakery. Chocolate Chip Cream Cheese Bread. If you know you know. Anyways. Out in Waikiki I learned to appreciate Poke. I once appreciated Pokemon. What's Politoed up to these days. Surprisingly, or unsurprisingly depending on your grasp of history, Poke is actually a Hawaiian dish. Japanese inspired, of course, but that's why the name of this spot is quite unique (although not catchy). Catch of the day. Rack of the day. So how'd I get here? You ask? ASK ME. Fine! I'll answer. Calm down, needy much? I'm an active guy. I participate in activities. Typically solo, I'm riding solo I'm riding solo solooooo. Man, just imagine walking down the city streets with a Walkman in blasting Les Miz. The dream. Anyways. I just got back from the island life and I was craving some fresh fish, at a sizable size with some balance of fruit, veggies, sauce and quantity for a beautiful price. And I just so happened to be running myself into the ground at the track in Irvington. Or was it that low-lying track in Hastings. The bees. The bumblebees. Maybe the hornets. It was Irvington. The bulldogs. Grrrrrr. I just ran myself into the ground. Sprints for about an hour. Bad hammy. Few months later tore the calf while calfmaxxing. Probably related. First muscle injury in a spinning dixie, gotta have muscles to injure them? Not really but that's what I'll tell myself. So I rip the farmers market. Then I rip the soosh spot, ordered online. Walked in, handsomely. Very friendly and respectful and nice staff and have been everytime I've gone since. The weight of the food in hand was ridonk so I was optimistic. I also got a few desserts down the road. Some hardbody that was completely eyeing down my grass-fed grass-finished hog at the track was somehow now across the street drinking a protein smoothie. My aura stinks of grandeur, but I avoid it. I'm taken lady. Did she follow me? Gross. What a joke. Really put things into perspective. I'm a fat slob, a professional self sabotager. But I work hard for this fat and that's what makes me a special boy. Hawaii Japanese Cuisine has the best poke in the area. They never let you down. I never let you down. Benvolio. As your voice of reason, I reason you to give it a go. A humble hero in Hastings.

A waste of $60. The gyoza (dumplings) were burnt, the tuna and salmon were mushy--inferior quality…read more I ordered sashimi, but instead of the fish slices resting on rice, they were set on unappetizing salad. Not a grain of rice in sight. I'd never order from this place again. I'd have given it no stars, but there isn't that option.

What an unexpected bright spot in my day!…read more I stopped by Pokemoto and ordered the Signature Hawaiian bowl along with mac salad, and everything was fresh, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying. As someone who spent two months in Hawaii, I have a soft spot for Hawaiian-inspired food, and this meal definitely brought back some great memories. The atmosphere was welcoming and relaxed. I brought my laptop and spent some time working while I ate, and the vibe was perfect--comfortable, clean, and inviting. The owner was especially kind and made everyone feel welcome. You can tell there's genuine care behind both the food and the customer experience. One of my favorite surprises was the complimentary Dole Whip-style frozen pineapple dessert. I wasn't expecting it, and it instantly transported me back to the Dole Plantation in Hawaii. It was the perfect sweet finish to a delicious meal. The decor was cheerful, the staff was friendly, and the food was fresh, light, and full of flavor. I also appreciate that there are plenty of options for those looking for gluten-friendly choices. I'm not from the area, but this is absolutely a place I'd return to. Great food, great people, and a genuinely positive experience from start to finish. Highly recommend!

I have always been big on sushi/sashimi and was really craving salmon when I came upon Pokemoto. I…read morehave been to similar establishments in the city and decided to try it out. When I first arrived, I was taking a look at the menu on the wall to get familiar with it. I had questions for the woman working behind the counter and she seemed confused when I tried explaining. Once that was resolved, they were able to create my bowl hassle free. I did order the Hawaii bowl, which was delicious. Note- they do add a ton of rice. Next time I will probably do an online order to see if there are more ways to customize a bowl.

First timer here. Ordered 4 rolls and enjoyed them all. Ate them with happiness and want to come…read moreback and try other times soon. I highly recommend it.

Recently visited Tarrytown and enjoyed some takeout from My Tokyo. I got 2 rolls and some miso…read moresoup. I enjoyed the spicy tuna roll quite a bit! The service was fast and fairly priced. The space looked super cute, but I brought the food back to my hotel!

Outstanding food truck with super fast service, delightful staff and absolutely delicious…read moreconcoctions. I had the tuna one day and the salmon the next. Wish they were closer to where I live because I would be a regular. Will definitely seek them out when I'm in the area again!

When we first had the pleasure of eating the Poke Tuna and salmon from the Poke Motion Food Truck…read moreback in the Spring or early sumner, my wife and I were blown away by how delicious their Poke was. We had Poke in Hawaii and thought we'd have to fly 5,000 miles to enjoy great poke, but happily we were wrong! Martin, the co-owner is a gifted chef snd his poke was so perfect that I became a Poke Motion Food Truck Groupie! Over the summer we have continued to enjoy Martin's amazing creations. Yesterday my wife had the tuna poke and I tried and loved his sate chicken with peanut sauce, it was so delicious that I can't wait to find out where his Poke Motion Food Truck will be parked this weekend!

We come here a lot. Fresh food, delicious choices, and excellent customer service!!!!read more

I love this Restaurant I travel from the Bronx just to have there incredible Poke Bowls. Chen's…read moreprovides fresh ingredients with bountiful portions. Service is always fast and the restaurant is family owned. Please support this establishment by dining out or Pick up from this location.

We were kind of worried about the food in this area cuz it's kinda gentrified/boonie food out here…read morebut I'm glad the Asian quality hasn't dipped considering we are from out of town. We only ordered door dash. We got the Dan spicy noodle, and a bunch of other stuff. Honestly the food looks as good as the pics whether it's the business food photo or the yelp photo. I would definitely order from here again and would consider eating here if I had the chance. The food was also that good for me that it would be worth driving to for. The quality and freshness of the food gave me home cooked but with a professional touch of care to it. The to-go packaging was also very robust and neat so kudos to their team for that

Ordered take out. Easy ordering on their website (though no place to write a note like; "no…read morescallions please". Otherwise fine. Friendly hostess. I ordered the Avocado Tofu Poke Bowl. Very nice vegan option. Next time I want to try some sushi.

This restaurant has an amazing ambiance, very laid back. The servers are very friendly…read more I had the falafel with sweet potato fries. Out of this world delicious! My bf had a fried chicken sandwich which was also a 10/10! I also had a $16 margarita which was delicious, worth every penny.

The service was outstanding from the one of the family owners, to the waiter, and over to the bus…read morepeople. The special fettuccine and deserts were excellent. The shell steak was pre-sliced( a no -no in my book) and I asked for pink on the middle and warm and was told to order medium. It came out barely pink and somewhat dry- maybe the pre-slicing. The fries were great. The ambience was vey unique and fitting for a late lunch, which we had. I would not call this romantic, but more like ladies- who-lunch casual with a lot of plants and unique food and jams for sale upfront.

Poke bowls are a staple in my "healthy fast food" rotation. If you've never had it before, it's…read morebasically like a Hawaiian version of Chipotle with raw fish. This location is consistent with the quality and service at its other location in Englewood. Interior is clean and bright with a large group table and bar seating. You can build your own bowl or choose from a signature menu with pre-selected ingredients. I built my own (~$17) and filled out a sheet with a list of ingredients. You can choose 2 bases, 2 proteins, 6 toppings, 2 sauces, and 4 garnishes. Just a side note for those who don't like raw fish: they have options with cooked meat like shrimp tempura and fried chicken. I chose brown rice, spicy tuna, smoked salmon, mango, pineapple, tamago, seaweed salad, pickled ginger, red onion, nori, candied walnuts, and cashews. I topped everything off with spicy mayo and ponzu soy sauce. Service was super quick as I was the only one there. Everything was fresh! My bowl was sweet, savory, and spicy. It was just the right portion size to satisfy my hunger, but not enough to put me in a food coma.

This poke spot is located in a busy shopping plaza in Closter NJ! I was excited to try their poke…read morebowls - Here is what I ordered: Skuna Bay: salmon bowl The Crew: tuna bowl Double Dragon: spicy salmon and tuna bowl A build your own bowl with mayonnaise sauce Matcha and taro bubble tea Jasmine and honey kumquat tea Hibiscus and cranberry tea All the bowls were healthy, filling and fresh! My personal preference is salmon so of course the Skuna Bay bowl was my favorite! As for the drinks, I was honestly shocked that the hibiscus and cranberry tea was my favorite because hibiscus is usually sour but this mix of flavors made it so refreshing! I loved the fast casual style of the restaurant - you can either get take out or stay and eat your fresh bowl by the big windows!

Five stars for the amazing staff that works here and their kindness and hard working!…read more Usual smoothie bowl places always have a little fresh ingredient and excitement about them when you walk in. This place felt a bit gloomy and down but either way I came in for a smoothie as I was in between work and needed a quick pick me upper that wouldn't take too much time and would feel me up. I ordered a Bango Boss with banana, flax seed, peanut butter, chocolate protein and almond milk. Loved that I was able to customize the chocolate protein and milk for a plant based one. Even though it was busy the smoothie came out pretty fast and while my first sip didn't have me dancing in place with my eyes closed, the smoothie did keep me held up during a super busy work day. I do wish it was slightly more chocolatey and you could also taste the peanut butter. Other than that great spot to get a smoothie or açaí bowl if you're in Scarsdale. Restrooms are available but located in the main building. You need a key to access them and to go up and elevator and finally land this sketchy floor to use the restroom. So just be sure to either hold off or know before you go :)

Poor service tired workers Small quantity of ingredients…read more Order is always wrong they add ingredients or ingredients are missing

My best friend and I decided to try this brunch spot after seeing it on social media, and I'm so…read moreglad we did! The only downside is that they don't take reservations for brunch, but trust me, the wait is SO worth it. We started with the mimosa flight, which came with a generous pour and several delicious flavors. Two things I look for in a good brunch: variety and a little buzz, this delivered! I ordered the steak Caesar salad, and the steak was juicy, well-seasoned, and paired perfectly with the delicious potato fries. My best friend enjoyed her steak and eggs as well. We also tried the empanadas, including black bean & cheese, sazón beef, mojo pork, and buffalo chicken with sofrito aioli. Each one had its own unique flavor, and they were all delicious. Great food, fun drinks, and plenty of options. Definitely worth the wait!

This is such a cute little place!! We arrived around 11:15 on a Sunday, greeted warmly by the…read morehostess, was advised it was up to a 40 minute wait, but could be sooner. They have a program to text when your table was ready, so we went for a walk in the neighborhood while we waited. A surprisingly short time later, we received the text that our table was ready! The menu(s) had a wonderful selection of food and drinks, along with some specials. They do use a QR code for their menus, but noticed they also had paper menus upon request. Our server was friendly and attentive. The other members of staff would also check in as they passed by. My boyfriend enjoyed the PB & J Latte along with the creole shrimp Benedict. He said it was seasoned well, right level of spice, stated the eggs were poached perfectly, and really enjoyed how moist the cornbread was. I indulged with the "Tipsy Palmer" which is an Arnold Palmer with Bourbon in it. To be honest, there wasn't much of a bourbon taste to it, if any at all, but for a summer brunch drink, it was refreshing. For my entree, I chose the chicken Caesar sliders. To be honest, I was a bit disappointed as the brioche buns seemed a little on the stale/stiff side. The homemade caesar dressing was delicious, but they only coated the lettuce in it which resulted in a bit of a dry slider. I believe the sliders would benefit from a bit of the dressing at least on the bottom of the bun. I asked for (and received) a side of the dressing to bring home to dress up my remaining sliders. Lastly, and I know this is extremely minor, but the silverware was placed incorrectly (knife and fork reversed with the knife edge in the wrong direction). Again, I am WELL AWARE this is minor, but for me, sometimes the minor details are the things that stand out. Overall, a wonderful experience and will try them again at a later date.