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Pokenoya

4.2 (275 reviews)
ModerateSeafood, Poke
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Updated 2 months ago

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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Margarita W.

Small place nestled in between various businesses. There's a bit of seating inside and outside. Not a lot but we found a spot right away. We also found parking right in the front! Service was friendly and the food is fresh. The small and regular size poke bowls are the same, the only difference is an extra scoop of protein. They also had free water cups and filtered water that was very good. Overall a great poke place. The only complaint would be that two small bowls ended up costing $40 plus tip. It's a bit much but maybe that's just the economy right now.

Gregory C.

Very bad ration of salmon to rice. Ordered on doordash, maybe they give you more if you eat in house. For $20+ a bowl, this is what you get...

Matt L.

Popped in during the lunch rush and was really happy with my food + experience. Looks like prices have gone up a few dollars, but the toppings are all included in the price. I paid about $17 before tax&tip. So, in total it ends up being pretty standard pricing for poke shops right now. The fish was fresh and the toppings were similarly tasty. Great avocado, standard crab salad, and a healthy serving of garnishes. I wish there was more sauce as well as hot rice (instead of room temperature). Very satisfying!

3 protein with crab salad
Michael-Anthony T.

Great spot for Poke if you are working in the area and have to pick something up real quick. Love how fresh the poke always is and the good selection of toppings. Definitely worth it if you're looking to grab something on the lunch hour. It IS quite pricey, but they definitely compensate with fresh and deliciousness. The service is great. Not much more I can ask for.

Medium bowl with tuna, salmon, & albacore, and lots of toppings
Brian Q.

This little Poke shop is located in the middle of a large corporate center, making it a perfect spot to grab a quick, convenient, and quality lunch. Prices for poke in general have definitely gone up, but I think you get a pretty generous portion here. I ordered a medium bowl with salmon, tuna, & albacore, and all of the fish was fresh, and they added just the right amount of sauce for that extra flavor. The service is fast and the presentation of the bowl is still nice. This should definitely be a go-to lunch spot if you work near this area.

shane d.

Service was fucking good! And everything looked delicious. Chillliiinnnn Now I am filling in the blank

Sawan S.

Hands down, the best poke I have had in Cali. Fresh, great toppings, not too complicated, nice portions (the price in my opinion reflects the portion and quality), and AMAZING CUSTOMER SERVICE. The owner is so sweet and absolutely love how he embraces his customers and lets them indulge in the food. I've been going here at least 1 or 2x a month. Would highly recommend! The ahi tuna and spicy tuna are my personal favorite! Must get the Wasabi Mayo for the sauce! PLZ SUPPORT THIS SMALL BUSINESS (: My order: Small Size (two scoops), Light Rice, Spicy Tuna and Ahi Tuna, Cucumber, White Onions, Green Onions, Edamame, Ginger, Avocado (ps, they don't charge extra for this), Seaweed Salad, Spicy Mayo, Wasabi Mayo, Eel Sauce, Garlic / Onion Crunch - *chefs kiss*

Regular size with 3 scoops of fish (~$19)
Laura H.

Hidden in an unassuming sea of white, mostly unlabeled buildings, Pokenoya might be hard to find, but look for a corner spot with the door open and a table with an umbrella in front. The gentleman who took my order was so friendly, and he was very patient as he made recomendations and answered my questions. He genuinely wanted to help me and other customers. It's refreshing to experience this kind of service. One thing that nearly made me walk out, however, was the price of the regular three-scoop bowl...it was nearly $19 after tax!! But I committed and went with half brown rice/half spring mix, 2 scoops of salmon with 1 scoop of ahi tuna, and a non-spicy sauce with just a dash of the spicy. After getting my add-ins and toppings (first scoop of avocado is free!), it looked like a sizable bowl. However, I wasn't that hungry and still finished the entire thing, so maybe it wasn't as substantial as I thought? Both the salmon and tuna tasted fresh. The wasabi mayo recommended by the worker was delicious, luckily not too pungent, spicy, or sweet. I'm also glad I asked for a medium amount of the non-spicy sauce, which is like a combination of ponzu and sesame oil. Any more than what I got would have soaked everything and been too overwhelming. To sum it up: poke bowl was yummy but too expensive to get again haha.

bowl with sushi rice, salmon, spicy tuna, cucumber, pineapple, edamame, spicy mayo and mild house sauce, avocado, ginger, cilantro
Matthew H.

i have tried many poke places in irvine and orange county and this is for sure the best poke bowl i have had. the fish is so fresh, the sauces are extremely flavorful, and the rice and toppings are amazing. very small family owned place and you can tell they care about the customers. service is friendly and quick. such a great spot for lunch

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Great small hole in the wall place. Portions are big and tasty. Service is good, but can get crowded at lunch time.

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Pokenoya is my go-to spot, week in and week out! The variety is great, and it's always a good experience with friendly staff.

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Fresh, and excellent service! Great hidden gem tucked away for poke for to-go. Worth the trip!

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Hi, Do you flash-freeze your fish?

Hi there! Thanks for your question. We source our fish from a variety of reputable suppliers, and the freezing method used depends on the specific fish and the supplier's… Read more

What is the house sauce made up of?

Soy sauce, sushi vinegar, sugar, onion, and garlic.

Is the fish here wild caught or properly farm raised?

Hello! Thank you for your question. Our Tuna is wild caught, but the Salmon is farm raised.… Read more

Hi do you use MSG? I just had lunch at your place today and have been sick the past hour. I need to know if this is from the MSG and will pass or if its more serious

Hello! No, we never add MSG to our food. But:… Read more

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