Great spot to get poke and boba during lunch. For people unsure what this is: Think of Pokenoya like a Subway or Chipotle, but for fish and rice. It's like sushi in a bowl! Pokenoya is a small restaurant located in a office plaza on Technology Drive in Irvine. They specifically cater to people that need a quick bite while working near here, and they're CLOSED on weekends. The line can get pretty long during the lunch rush, but it generally moves quickly. Ordering delivery from Pokenoya let's you avoid the line. PROPS: Good food, and fast turnaround. SLOPS: It's a small location, with limited seating (or standing room). read more

Pokenoya - Pokenoya is on the corner of this office building - Seafood Near Me - Irvine, California

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I frequent this poke shop for lunch during weekdays. This is by far the best poke shop in the area. Always quick with orders and generous on scoops. I get the 3 scoops but honestly it's more like 4/5. I've been served by 3 different workers and each worker goes pretty heavy on the scoops :) Taste wise, fish always seems super fresh and love that they go simple on the sauce. read more

Pokenoya - Menu 8/23/21 - Seafood Near Me - Irvine, California

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Solid but unspectacular poke spot. I had an a-okay experience here. Not the outstanding meal some 5-star reviews have described, certainly not anything bad. Average food that's a little pricey for what you get, fine service, quick service. Perfectly fine meal - 3 stars. read more

Delicious fresh poke! Hit the spot as a post-partum mom finally able to partake in sushi! They probably serve the corporate clientele due to its location and weekday lunch only hours. Few covered seating areas out front and ample parking. Love the variety in fresh fish and toppings. A little steep for a lunch -bowl is $17.38 Pp but the quality is great. Love that it includes all the toppings and avocado! Expect a small line but glad they had enough workers to keep things moving along! read more

Pokenoya - Seafood Near Me - Irvine, California

So I'm updating my rating from previous visit. Owner kind enough to reach out and rectify the problem and offered to compensate us. It shows they cared about their customers. Went back and tried again and this time got good quantity of fish. My wife ended up with the same person I had last time and she also got a decent quantity. There's just one detail that keeps them 5 star this time but I'm gonna let it pass and not mention it in this post. Note to owner: please contact me again if u are curious. read more

Pokenoya - Protein amount pulled out and laid flat. - Seafood Near Me - Irvine, California

GREAT SPOT! Great service and a great portion of food! It is so close to my work I walk there at least twice a week! Thank you for the kindness and great food! read more

If you order online via Foodja, you now get a 2 scoop bowl for $20.99. This is absolutely absurd. Pictures on this yelp page show the price for a 5 scoop bowl was only $17.95 a short while ago. This price gouging is awful and this restaurant should be avoided. read more

Pokenoya - Seafood Near Me - Irvine, California

That's wild. $24 for a bowl with 3 scoops of fish on DoorDash... that's all I have to say. Even with the difference in store, that's extreme price gouging. Also.. went to their direct website to check delivery & they don't even deliver to a location 6 miles away in Irvine. Hard pass. read more

Pokenoya - Seafood Near Me - Irvine, California

Fresh poke, great portions, quick and great service. What more can you ask for from a great poke joint? Awesome spot for a quick lunch. Enjoy outdoor seating or inside a quaint small area of the shop. This is one of my go to lunch spot. Definitely order for pick up if you are in a time crunch. read more

If you ask me where I go to get poke, I will say Pokenoya! I LOVE this place for many reasons. All of their ingredients taste so incredibly fresh. I think that their sizes and pricing is pretty reasonable. With the regular, you get 3 fishes and with the large, you get 5. I usually get shrimp, spicy tuna, and salmon and get the spicy mayo and medium sauce. I will usually get all of the toppings but there are so many to pick and choose from. I love that they give you avocado as part of the toppings too. It's so popular because it's perfectly surrounded by many businesses and buildings so the lunch rush is very real. Plenty of parking in their lot. Tip: you can also order online or make a phone order and pick it up when you get there if you're short on time. Overall, just really really solid and delicious poke bowls, friendly and very sweet staff, and just a delicious meal! Don't miss out on this place - it's a small and underrated shop and definitely a gem in Irvine. read more

Pokenoya - Seafood Near Me - Irvine, California

Continuing on with my search for the best poke bowl in town... today's Yelp search took me to Pokenoya that had 4-1/2 stars. I hate to bring the stars down, but I was not feelin' all those stars. Although they are located in a business area, it's really not too hard to find if you Waze it. Bonus points for opening at 10:00 am! I had a busy day and was looking for a place that opened before 11:00 am, and voila! I arrived around 10:15 am, and there was only 1 other customer inside. There were 2 servers behind the counter, and the guy that made my poke bowl was very friendly. The place itself is very small with only a few tables inside. The set up is like every other poke place in town - create your own bowl by telling the server what you want, and do the hoki poki! All of their ingredients are similar to what you'll find anywhere else. The fish was just as fresh as any other poke place that I've been to (and I've been to many). There were no special ingredients (toppings) that were different from the usuals, with the exception of their homemade habanero/miso sauce, which was good, but nothing that would make me want to come back. Also, they lacked the "crunchy" topping offerings. There was only one available - crunchy fried onions. The overall price was equivalent to all of the other poke places. I would not return unless I was in the area and there was no other poke place around. It wasn't bad - there was just nothing special about it, and the overall taste was rather bland. read more

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Food: I ordered the regular bowl ($17ish) with brown rice and spring mix. For my protein options I chose ginger shrimp (there was no taste of ginger at all and definitely NOT fresh), scallops (just meh and one scoop probably gave me 4 tiny pieces), and spicy salmon (can't tell if it was fresh or not since the spice was mixed in). The topping options were basic and common as most poke places get- edamame, green onions, corn, masago, imitation crab, etc). Location and storefront- conveniently located for my work. Food counter is practically by the door bc it is a small shop. All in all, I would go elsewhere next time for poke. I tried this spot since it's literally 1 min away from work. Would I come back? No. Would I recommend? No. :/ read more

Best Poke I've had in Irvine. Been coming here since my sophomore year of high school and it hasn't disappointed me yet. It's located in a strange spot at a business complex and the shop is quite small but cozy. Service is always on point as well as the quality of the poke and its ingredients. Simple and efficient layout for ordering by choosing rice, protein, sauces with varying spice levels, and additional greens and toppings. I usually just get the brown rice, regular tuna, salmon, spicy tuna (you can get spicy salmon/tuna as well if you want the bowl a bit spicier), wakame salad, crab meat, cucumber, medium level sauce, and avocado. For those thinking of ordering on food delivery apps such as doordash, I had no issues thus far and the quality has been consistent. Thumbs up to the employees and owners at Pokenoya. read more

Pokenoya - Mix it all together and you get a really fresh spicy poke bowl. - Seafood Near Me - Irvine, California

Great, fast and fresh! It is located in a business area of Irvine so maybe a little difficult to find for some. This is a typical poke place, you get a small or large bowl with a variety of fish and sides to compliment the poke bowl. Service is fast and you can get your receipt sent to your e-mail. They slo have some modern European credit card technology where you only touch the scanner with the card and out is charged automatically. I definitely recommend this place for lunch. read more

Ive been going here for about a year and a half now and it seems like the bowls get better and better each time. The staff are all great and treat you very kindly. Even though they might not have my popcorn shrimp ready every time, they are always quick to make it for me. I really do love this place and the portions they give you per bowl! read more

This is my regular poke spot and for good reason: generous portion size and good quality fish. The owner and his employees are super nice, there's great parking...really a nice tucked away spot to grab a great lunch! read more

I would have never known about this place except I do part time food deliveries and picked up bowls from there one day that looked delicious. I finally tried it today and absolutely loved it. It is hidden away in a business complex and only really open for lunch or early dinner but the regular bowl was huge and you get three choices of fish with it plus many other options. Very clean place with a few inside and outside tables. Busy for lunch but enough staff on to keep the line moving. I will definitely return again! read more

This place is great! It is fast, fresh, and the service was fast! I love their toppings and it is open pretty extended hours for being in a business complex. Parking is available around the shop and I rarely have trouble finding parking! I recommend! read more

I've driven through technology drive on my way to work for 3 years, I noticed this spot last year and always planned to check it out and today was the day and I'm glad I did. The tuna and salmon is fresh and it melts in your mouth and I appreciated the variety of sauces and spices. I'm glad that family owned restaurants still consider quality food like this place and it's a damn shame that they close early in the afternoon because I would eat here twice a day if I could. 10/10 read more

This place is average at best. They're charging $18 for a small bowl and $22.44 for a large. Not worth it read more

Pokenoya - $18 small bowl for average poke. - Seafood Near Me - Irvine, California

Ordered via ubereats during quarantine. Ordered two three scoop bowls, but one bowl seemed incomplete: only received scoops of two proteins but not the third, also no avocado. Flavor of the house special sauce medium spicy was good though. The second bowl was fine but recommend you ask for light mayo, else the bowl is drenched with it. The bubble tea drink taste was pretty good but the boba was incredibly hard. Overall, wouldn't recommend unless you were there to make sure you get all the toppings and protein. And skip the boba drinks. read more

These reviews were so misleading, I was very excited to grab a bowl of poke on my lunch. As I was ordering the guy behind me asked" is the fish still frozen, last time I came it was still frozen." When I opened it there was little to no rice in my bowl, and as the guy stated my salmon was half thawed out. I don't like to leave bad reviews but something has to change. I have been to many poke locations And enjoy trying to new places but this place is not it. On a positive note the service was good, the staff was nice. read more

Pokenoya - Seafood Near Me - Irvine, California

A great Poke spot located inside the Irvine business complex. They used to have yellowtail, but looks like they don't anymore. They're pretty generous with the fish portions, and the sauces are tasty. They price reflects the area, so it's a little on the high end. Pretty decent Poke place, give it a try if you're in the area! read more

Don't let the fact that this place is in a business park next to office buildings deter you. The poke here is the real deal. Bowls were priced at $9.50 for 3 scoops of proteins (regular) and $12.95 for 5 scoops (large). Artificial crab, avocado and seaweed salad are included. At most poke places, you usually have to pay extra for one of those. Both the wife and I got a large bowl. We were given a good amount of fish and it tasted fresh. I opted for no sauce, but there are a few sauces to choose from with varying spiciness levels. We also ordered a Pink Sunset drink ($4.25) to share. It was appropriately fruity but a bit too sweet. I'd say skip the drink and just go for the poke. Seating is limited to just a couple tables outside, but we hijacked a table in the business complex across the street. It wasn't busy there, so I don't think anybody minded! read more

Sooo delicious as always! Prices are upped a little from before, but the fish quality and overall flavor is still immaculate :) read more

Pokenoya - Regular Custom Poke Bowl (3 Fish) - Seafood Near Me - Irvine, California

The best poke I've had in OC!! I've been four times now and every time I've gone the fish was fresh and the service was quick and friendly. They have a great variety of toppings and give generous amounts on your bowl. The staff has always been very friendly as well! I could eat here everyday. read more

Pokenoya - Seafood Near Me - Irvine, California

I probably won't go back to Pokenoya because there are so many options for Poki now in Orange County. We ordered to go. Usually we go to another poki place, but we were in the mood of trying new thing. The food at Pokenoya was not bad. But for $10.50+tax you would expect more food. The regular came with two scoops of fish and they were tiny, even the portion of the rice was not generous. All ingredients included only filled slightly over the half of the bowI. I ordered the Dynamite and the spiciness was overpowering. I was hoping for more favor. We did notice the 'pick you own' size seems to be a little bigger than the set bowl on the menu. In all, our experience was disappointing. read more

Pokenoya - Dynamite - Seafood Near Me - Irvine, California

This spot is hidden in an office park in between several offices. I came with a couple of co workers for lunch after attending a meeting in the area. When we were following the navigation we thought we were lost. However, it took us right there. They have a few tables outside and a very tiny inside area, it is nothing extravagant by any means. Their menu mostly consists of 3 different sizes of poke bowls. You can build your own or they have a few specialized ones that you can order. They also have some unique toppings and sauces that I have not seen at other poke places. The price is a little steep but all of the toppings are included in the price including avocado which most places upcharge for. The small bowl had 3 scoops of fish and it was very filling. iI was not hungry for dinner that night. I still felt like 17.99 for a small poke bowl was a lot. I wish I could give 3.5 stars. read more

The best poke bowls here. Consistent, fresh, great quality, large portions, friendly service.

I've eaten at at least a half dozen poke bowl places, and this place is definitely my favorite. The quality of fish here is noticeably better than other places I've been to. I'm used to seeing neon, buffet quality tuna at poke bowl joints, but that is not the case here (which isn't to say the tuna is great quality, but that's to be expected at this price point). There's a nice assortment of toppings. I get everything except the white onion, ginger, and occasionally I'll pass on the jalapeños. As I've seen in a few other reviews, sometimes, they use a bit too much sauce and it oozes to the bottom of the bowl, but they haven't used so much to annoy me. The only downside to this place is that since they're located amongst a bunch of business buildings that are not for the general public, their business hours reflect it (mon-fri 10-5). read more

It was a little hidden but going inside everyone is very friendly and helpful! The food was great, I got a regular portion but it was quite large and all the topping are included for no extra charge. The fish is really fresh and overall was tasty. It's really nice sitting outside in the afternoon, however seating is limited because it's small, but it's great for grab and go. read more

A good poke place in a very hidden corporate plaza. While on technology dr. if you see a sign that says Spectrum Technology Center, you should be able to see this place. I'm sure during peak corporate lunch hours this place must be packed. Luckily I don't eat during those hours so I always miss the madness. It's a small store with a little room where you can sit. They also have some outside seating. You can build your bowl, here. It's pretty straight forward as they help walk you through the steps. I got a regular sized bowl with spicy tuna and regular tuna over brown rice. It was delicious!! Very fresh fish and all the topping went pretty well with it. It's one of those places you don't hear about much because it's tucked away but they have good poke bowls. Mix the spice with some spicy mayo and enjoy the deliciousness. read more

Pokenoya - Build Your Own Poke Bowl Regular. - Seafood Near Me - Irvine, California

This review is based on service, quality, and cleanliness: Service: the staff seem very friendly and perky when taking your order which is pretty good. They are pretty fast and willing to assist you. Quality: the quality of fish and add ons are pretty decent. The spice levels are still not spicy enough for me and i get the highest level as well as the extra jack on fire. It seems that to make it more spicy they just add more sauce, but it soaks into the rice and makes everything a little too wet. Overall it is pretty good still. Cleanliness: the store is a small hole in the wall in a business center complex, but it is pretty clean. There is inside and outside seating if you choose to have lunch there. The staff wear gloves and swap them out which is very good. Overall my experience here so far has been pretty good the times i have ate. I love poke so it is convenient for me to go here rather than bay poke at the spectrum. The portions are pretty big as well just for a regular size. You get three choices of protein rather than two like most places which is awesome! read more

Pokenoya - Seafood Near Me - Irvine, California

I've been going to Pokenoya since it first opened when the regular bowl was $9.99...those days are over and the price increased and nearly doubled!! It's gotten way too expensive and I don't know any other poke places that are this expensive. However, I will still go from time to time (less than I would like to) because this is still my favorite poke spot in OC. The fish is fresh, the sauce is so good, and it's close to my work. But please, poke bowl for $18 for a regular size?! And doordash price is $27!!!! read more

Fresh fish, ingredients, tasty sauces, and soft rice. This is one of my favorite poke places for all these reasons. If you're ever in the area and want to pick up a delicious poke bowl for lunch, this is the place! I hate how highly priced it is, but their quality definitely justifies it. read more

The FOOD IS AMAZING and THE OWNERS are GENEROUS and so NICE! This place is a Gem and I am willing to drive there although it is far from my office read more

Small store front, big bang for your buck...and taste buds! Strange location surrounded by a lot of tech buildings, so don't think you're in the wrong area. What I loved the most: some of their fish is marinated like true poke so the flavor settles in (In comparison to other poke shops that just throw raw fish together & sauce at last min and call it a day) ORDERING: Small 3 protein Large 5 protein ($13, worth it as most places are this price for 3 fish) Sushi Rice, Brown Rice, Spring mix, or Split First off, LOVED the fact that there were multiple protein options & none cost extra! Other poke places will surcharge for select types, but they even have scallop and shrimp here. crab, avocado, seaweed included! huge plus there with no avocado surcharge. Personal favorite: spicy salmon, spicy scallop, shrimp, albacore Just wish we weren't from the bay so we could visit more!! Stopped in Irvine on the way to LA/ SD and best believe it will be an Irvine pitstop for now on. read more

Pokenoya - Chopsticks for comparison of large poke bowl (5 proteins). Cilantro mayo on the side. - Seafood Near Me - Irvine, California

Moved out of state but when we visit we always make a stop at POKENOYA! Best ever! And the staff are always wonderful! Must support small businesses like this!! read more

The people here are very friendly. They make an excellent poke bowl. Highly recommend.

This is our favorite poke place! It's hard for us to find the perfect place because one of us doesn't like raw fish & so we love that there's tamago, popcorn shrimp, and garlic shrimp here! I also love the half salad/half rice option. The bowls are a little pricy but the bowls are good-sized and avocado isn't extra. read more

Pokenoya - Poke bowl with tamago, spicy salmon, and spicy tuna - Seafood Near Me - Irvine, California