please never close oh my god. wonderful service and food. i love this place genuinely so so worth it. read more

Pokeworks - Poke Bowl - Regular (2 Proteins) - Poke Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Terrible customer service and attitude of employees. My husband and I used to love Pokeworks. We would go every Sunday to the one on Cedar Bluff but since they've closed, we would treat ourselves once a month or so to the one down in Bearden but no more. The food is always good but over the last year, they have significantly less meat/topping ratio to rice. It's ALL rice. We were excited to use our free extra scoop of protein coupon but when my husband brought it up, they insisted that wasn't a thing. We even showed the coupon on their app and they still said no. Even though it doesn't say online exclusive, we offered to place the order online to use it but they said it was something they could not accommodate. Back to portions, the bowl is mostly rice. Even at the cedar bluff location, before it closed, we always paid extra for a double scoop of seaweed salad but today, they told us we have to pay for a side of it, which isn't even the same amount as a single scoop of seaweed salad. The spoon used for other toppings is half the size it used to be when Pokeworks was at its prime and it's no longer worth the drive or money for a glorified bowl of rice. read more

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Really great location and the bowls are excellent! I really enjoy the food as an add on build your own rice and sashimi bowl. The tuna is king and they just rolled out a new huli huli teriyaki chicken protein too! This location is usually in/out in 10 minutes. Very speedy service and kind staff. Check them out if you are near the Fresh Market by Cherokee Blvd. read more

Pokeworks - Hawaiian Classic w/ Umami - Poke Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

This place was pretty good. A lil more pricey then what Im used to paying for a poke bowl. The employees were friendly seem to like their job. Good variety of selection to choose for your bowl. Was about 20 bucks for my bowl and a musubi. They have like a garlic sauce with sesame seed underneath the musubi which was very tasty. I definitely come back everything was nice and fresh. read more

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I love a fresh and healthy lunch. I get poke when I forget to pack lunch for work nearby. The online ordering helps me get back in time. Staff has always been nice and the place is always clean. They have a ton of great topping options with a great price. My loaded bowl is around $15 which I've seen $20 in other places. Just signed up for rewards, too. read more

Super disappointed. I just paid $35 to get pokeworks delivered and I paid extra for more toppings... it was missing so many toppings and the extra sauce on the side that I paid for. DoorDash won't issue me a refund. Stomach empty, money wasted, and now cranky. Annoyed is an understatement. read more

Pokeworks - Poke Bowl - Regular (2 Proteins) - Poke Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Soooo yummy! Wow! Finally, found a legit poke bowl place in Knox! Sashimi was fresh, tons of topping for everyone's pallet and the price was moderate! Score! For lunch, I ordered the 2 protein (Spicy Tuna and fresh salmon). Base: I chose half brown rice and half salad. Sauce: Pokeworks Classic Sauce and Spicy mayo Toppings: Crab Salad, edamame, mango, furikake, shredded seaweed, cucumber, green onions, won tons chips, onion crisps, and added Avocado (highly recommended). If you like sashimi or poke, give this place a try! Recommended for lunch. read more

Pokeworks - Bomb Poké Bowl with salmon - Poke Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

After the Thanksgiving feast we wanted to eat something different.. so we settle on this place as it was in the same plaza as EverBowl. We all ordered a bowl each. The bowls were very delicious but the service was not the greatest. Servers seem like they were upset to be there shoot I'll probably be upset too having to work after thanksgiving day. read more

If you're a sucker for create-your-own meals & you're craving something light, Pokeworks is a must-have. The menu options are extensive from burrito-sized sushi to bowls and nachos. The price per person is about $12-15 and filled with fresh ingredients. You can order pre-made sushi rolls, other specialties, and sides. I tried Pokeworks on a whim while wanting a light, carry-out dinner and this hit the spot. I'd recommend trying their kale noodles as a base, and you can't go wrong with any of their toppings. The sauces can be heavy, so I'd recommend asking for light sauce with your meal. Finally, the miso soup was ok but had too much green onion. Overall, it's a good bite and I'll definitely be back. read more

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The Keto Tuna Bowl was delicious! I love the cauliflower rice base for this bowl. I hope it stays as a permanent item because it has been my favorite! The Serrano Aioli paired nicely with everything in the bowl. I added edamame and masago to the suggested toppings. Head to Pokeworks to try this before they take it off the menu! read more

Pokeworks - Keto Tuna Bowl with Tractor Certified Tractor Certified Organic Hibiscus - Poke Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

This place is amazeballs! I'm officially jumping on their bandwagon. My friend and I visited this weekend after I read all the great reviews. Our experience was great from start to finish. We were greeted warmly by the two guys behind the counter. They explained every ingredient station as we built our own bowls. They offered samples on everything - from the fish to the sauces. They also recommended a sauce combination based on our bowl choices. You can even try the sodas on tap - everything from a stevia diet cola to coconut, lemongrass and blood orange. The flavors of every element were intense and pleasing. The fish was super fresh. The lotus root was a pleasant new discovery. The kale noodles were wonderful. Plus the owner was there and asked for our opinions of the place and was extremely nice. Go here and try this! Quick! I'll be going back often. read more

Pokeworks - Poke bowl time - Poke Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

I'll admit it ... I was dubious about this place, but they won me over with the first scrumptious bite! In case you didn't know (I didn't) poke (po-KAY) is a Hawaiian style sushi-like raw fish meal-in-a-bowl (see why I was dubious?!). They do have vegan / vegetarian options and also fully cooked chicken, and shrimp and scallops. According to my 16 year old it's kind of a big deal on Instagram, so if you're into the hottest thing, that's one reason to give it a try. This restaurant's service model is similar to a Chipotle or Subway where you walk up to the counter, order your base and protein, and then add whatever "toppings" you like to the bowl or "burrito" as you walk down the line choosing the items you want. (More on the burrito in a moment.) There were some unfamiliar items on the menu and in the toppings bins, but I like to try new flavors and textures, so it was interesting and exciting to see so many different and unique choices. They've got something for everyone - paleo options, vegetarian, gluten-free, low carb, whatever your specialty diet is, they've got you covered at Pokeworks. The young staff members on duty helping my mostly clueless family (other than my aforementioned 16 year old, who clearly knows everything), were friendly, patient, and helpful. My younger daughter (14) ordered the Sweet Ginger Chicken with brown rice base. She said her mouth was on fire and she loved it - all smiles and yummy sounds. She's got a super low tolerance for spice, though. I tasted it, and on a scale of 1-10 with 10 being burn-your-mouth hot, it was about a 3-4. It was very good with a noticeable but comfortable kick to it. The older teen daughter ordered the Umami Classic over sushi rice and raved about each bite. She chose to use chopsticks that were provided next to the drink station with the napkins and plastic ware. They also have large bottles of soy sauce, sriracha, and sesame oil with small cups like other places have for ketchup to fill and bring to your table. My husband ordered what Pokeworks calls a burrito. But it's not served in anything like a tortilla, rather it comes prepared in a sushi-style seaweed wrapper with rice. He ordered an extra serving of protein and chose the ahi tuna with his various topping selections. He's generally a meat and potatoes guy, and he LOVED his poke burrito! I was the last of our family to order because I couldn't quite decide. The young lady helping me said for the first time it's easier to make your own, so that's what I did. I got a combo of sushi rice and brown rice. Then they typically top the rice with crunchy raw sliced cabbage. On top of that was my protein of choice - the ahi tuna. The difference between a regular size and a large size is an extra scoop of protein. So you get two scoops with regular size or three for a large. The bowl itself is still the same size. I added a few veggies, then the Pokeworks Classic sauce. On top of that I tried two kinds of crunchy seaweed, plus a seaweed salad. There are three kinds of caviar to put on top, crispy won ton strips, crispy chopped onions (think funions from the top of green bean casserole but smaller pieces), crispy garlic, and macadamia nuts (for $1 extra). I didn't get all that ... but I could have! I ended my bowl sprinkled with sesame seeds. We are a water-drinking family, but if we weren't they have some good choices, outside of the ordinary. A cooler with more familiar options, a fountain station with a brand I've not yet seen, and several juices to choose from. I wasn't exactly sure what to expect with my first taste, but I hadn't imagined it would be as delicious as it was. Wow. I am totally impressed and completely won over by my poke bowl. Yum. I will absolutely be back! If you're not sure about what this poke thing is all about, give Pokeworks a try. Whether you are on the adventurous side or want to stick with more familiar flavors (you could simply do chicken, rice, avocado, cilantro, and cucumber with a sauce), you will be happy. We were! read more

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Love the environment, food, and service!! I enjoy the variety of options and it's fresh! read more

Pokeworks - My dish - Poke Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

I've been really craving a poke bowl from the moment I moved here from California about 6 months ago. I've been holding off because I was hesitant about how fresh the fish would be since there isn't an ocean near by. I'm glad I decided to finally give in and searched for a poke spot in Knoxville on my way home from Nashville. Once I entered I noticed how welcoming and bright this place was, super clean and cute. They have the tables blocked off every other one for Covid and all employees were wearing their masks properly so that was a plus. This was my first time here but I know how it works when ordering you can either build your own or choose something off the menu which I loved that they had an option for that for people not knowing how to build their own bowl. I ended up getting the 3 protein bowl, miso and their garlic musubi. I noticed that some of the bins were empty when I was going down the line so that was kind of disappointing that not everything was fully stocked. They had about 7 employees working and It was just one other couple and me so it wasn't busy. So with that many employees standing around I would expect everything to be fully stocked. Once I got my bowl I noticed it felt pretty light. I'm used to back home where they pack the bowl full, mine barely had any rice in it. I will say the flavors were really good and the fish was fresh! I just wish the fish was a little more chilled though. The miso and musubi was really tasty, I wanted to order another musubi but didn't want to look like a little fatty haha. The employees I encountered were all super friendly and I was glad I stopped in. I will definitely will return when I'm back in the area! read more

Pokeworks - Poke Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

I was craving poke on a recent drive through Knoxville, and Pokeworks was a good choice. Friendly service, nice array of fresh ingredients, good selection of sauces, no surcharges for items like seaweed salad (pet peeve there), with a couple of novel (to me) items such as kale noodles on offer. read more

We were passing through Knoxville on our way back to Nashville and decided to grab some poke. This place was conveniently located in a little plaza. We tried two bowls and a sushi-burrito. We loved all three selections. The staff was extremely pleasant and helpful in making selections. There was a gentleman sitting in the back. He was either a manager, or an owner (Sean, I believe). Either way, his customer service is what really set this place apart. I HIGHLY recommend you try it, if you're in the area. read more

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"Update" owner contacted me made a voucher for a poke bowl replacement. " That is called customer service 101 thank you Pokeworks! Order Pokebowl with salmon asked for sauce on side. Order came with sauce on item. I called the cedar bluff location "wasn't aware they had 2 locations" manger offered me replacement meal. Got a call back that order happened at bearden .. called bearden store only offered me $5 off my next order. read more

Got a poke bowl delivered from here recently (via DoorDash) and enjoyed it! I definitely got a lot of food for the price, and everything tasted pretty decent. They did mess up my order by not putting the sauce on the side (I think it was included on the food, although I've never eaten here before so I can't be positive) but not a big deal. I would definitely get food delivered from here again! read more

when I went in there was not a staff member to be found. once someone actually came to help me I asked for a sushi burrito and they said they "weren't sure" if they had the seaweed for it. when I asked if they could check they said they were pretty sure they didn't. it was terrible customer service read more

OK I am ready to give a review here. I have been to Pokéworks close to 10 times now. This is my go to place after work when I'm a starving Marvin. I try treating myself at least once a week to a delicious poke bowl. Everything taste fresh, and being able to choose exactly what I want in my bowl guarantees a perfect bowl. This place reminds me so much of the poke shops in Hawaii. Covid rules are practiced here. I have met the owner of this location a couple of times and I just have to say this is probably a great guy to work for. He is incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and has the ability to make you feel special. 99% of the staff are spot on. Unfortunately today I met one of the employees that was rude, unhelpful, and just seemed put out to be waiting on me. But don't let this discourage you, this was my first time to have someone like this here. Pokéworks does a great job with their staff. Maybe she was just having a bad day. I get the kale noodles with tofu, avocado, mango, green onions , Thai chili flakes, nori, seaweed salad, crunchy rice puffs and then you toss that all together and get ready for a fantastic belly treat! Incredibly filling and not naughty for the waistline. Mahalo, so much for having a Pokéworks here in Knoxville Tennessee. Aloha read more

I eat Poke very often and it my favorite on the go lunch. So you know I was super excited to come across Pokeworks on a road trip with my hubby. We both ordered build your own bowls mine a regular and his a large. For mine I choose the kale noodles, spring mix, salmon, tuna, cucumbers, kale, seaweed salad, and crunchy garlic. The kale noodles were unique and delicious as I have never had them before. They are tossed in some kind of sauce that tasted like sesame oil for a great flavor. I also really enjoyed the seaweed salad and the fact that it's included in the price is awesome. Most poke places charge extra for seaweed salad. The fish was not the star of my bowl as it was cut very sloppy and pieces were very inconsistent. My husband's fish was far worse though as the marinated spicy tuna and salmon were very mushy. The marinade also turned the fish a grayish color and ruined the flavor. He informed the staff about it and they said the color and texture were because of the marinade. I recommend steering clear of these and sticking with the regular tuna and salmon. read more

Pokeworks - Build your own regular bowl - Poke Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Delicious Poke bowl! Clean atmosphere. I will definitely be back! Love that Shoyu sauce! read more

Pokeworks - a bowl of poke poke poke poke poke poke poke poke poke poke poke poke poke poke poke poke poke poke poke poke poke - Poke Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Pokeworks is a one of my favorite fresh options around. I have celiac and it can be hard to trust places to not cross contaminate. Pokeworks keeps their surfaces clean, uses stainless steal, and changes gloves. Having them around is a gift. They are always so patient with me to explain what is safe and what is not safe. If you need a sushi alternative, this is your place. They have set combinations, but you can also do a build your own. I'm always amazed at how fresh their fish is! read more

Carryout: This was my first time experiencing a poke bowl. My bowl was very tasty! I really enjoyed the seaweed. Yum! This was my first time eating beets in a very long time. I enjoyed all the flavors and they worked well together. I was really looking forward to dining in, however it didn't work out this time. Maybe next time! read more

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Best Poké in Knox! The food is always so good! The owner is super nice and cares if you have a food allergy. 10/10

I WISH I COULD GIVE YOU GUYS 10 STARS!!! These are hands down the most friendly and accommodating people I have ever encountered. The food is incredible with tons of options that you for real can't even imagine. The prices are reasonable, especially considering how much food you get, what you get to try, and considering that coming in here and feeling this families energy will actually improve your day! This is my first visit and I'm blown away. If you're reading this review the only question you should ask yourself is why you haven't gotten into your car and driven to Pokéworks. read more

Pokeworks - Poke Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Food was fresh and was presented well. Service was top notch, super helpful and friendly staff! Clean and comfortable seating area. This was my first experience at Pokeworks, lunch outing with coworkers. read more

I really like this place, the food is great and tastes so fresh. I love the seaweed salad and the vegetable selection! I like a lot of toppings! They are not greedy with the sauces either! They go heavy on sauce if you like it as light as you'd like. The only complain I have is the staff could be a little friendlier and not so awkward to communicate with. Every time I have been there it's been the same girl and she has made my friend and I both so uncomfortable each time and when asked questions she either doesn't know the answer or she whispers something. Other than that the foods great! Just ordering it is not so fun. read more

Pokeworks - Poke Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Fresh and amazing everytime. My fav pole bowl spot!! Highly recommend getting it torched! The surimi salad is to die for! Happy eating! read more

Pokeworks - Poke bowl shrimp and salmon torched. So so sooooo good - Poke Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

I've been to other Pokeworks locations before and this one has the same great quality as the others. The employees were very nice and made a lot of good recommendations. I was a little skeptical but the food was very good and the taste is fresh! I highly recommend if you're in the area. read more

Love this place, healthy, fresh, and delicious food! You can get bowls they have or you can make your own which is what I do. There are so many possibilities your options are endless. read more

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The service was great and the food was yummy. It was a little expensive but understandable. The soda fountain options were non-traditional but delicious! read more

Good food and fast service. Gave it 4 stars as the bathroom door handle was broke and my daughter had to watch the door for me.

I love pokeworks!! I normally am more into local places, but none of the local places offer all the toppings I value in a poke bowl. Only thing to note is they get pretty backed up with online orders during the lunch rush, so it's important to order a bit in advance or avoid coming right around noon if you're in much of a hurry. I think they could use an extra person or two on duty most of the time. My order: Brown rice, double ahi tuna, ponzu fresh flavor, cucumber, green onions, serranos, seaweed salad, mango, avocado, ginger, wonton crisps, sesame seeds. With a Sriracha aioli on the side so I can just add a little. So delicious! Thankful we have this place! read more

We tried two different Poke Bowl chains in Knoxville and PokeWorks is hands-down our favorite. The other chain is close to work but I don't think I'll go back. Every single ingredient was better at PokeWorks. First, the Kale Noodles are fantastic. Don't bother with rice. Get the noodles. I was also very happy with the Surimi salad topping and Seaweed salad topping (probably the best marinade I've ever had on a Seaweed salad). Both the Salmon and Tuna had good flavor and texture. The portions are quite large. I didn't want to waste my tuna so I ate the whole bowl in one sitting at lunch then didn't need to eat again the whole day. Price was a tad expensive but I usually only spend $10 for lunch. But again, I didn't need another meal in the evening so I felt the price was fair overall. And after trying that other place it's clear you're paying for quality at PokeWorks. We splurged and tried the HawaiianSun soft drinks and they were really good. We both liked the Lychee Passionfruit flavor. Another guilty little pleasure to try out. read more

This place is awesome! We did the build your own poke bowls (2 meats for $10.95) and the portions are very generous so I personally think the price is really good and well worth it. Everything was so tasty and fresh. Workers were very nice. The place itself is cute, simple and clean. They also have an app where you can create an account where you can earn points and collect rewards! I highly recommend and I will definitely be back! I ordered - Sushi rice Ahi tuna Spicy salmon Hijiki seaweed Cucumber Cilantro Fresh jalapeño Wasabi aioli Green onion Masago Seaweed salad Thai chilies (SO excited to see this, I love adding spice to my food ) Spicy furikake Sesame seeds Shredded nori My personal favorite combo and everything goes so well together. read more

Pokeworks - Build your own poke bowl - Poke Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

This place is great! Portions are good, food is fresh. I love that I get to pick what goes in my bowl! Definitely give PokeWorks a try! #yum read more

Stopped in for early lunch. So good! Friendly staff who is happy to tell you about the choices. All was very fresh & tasty! She indulged my LOVE for ginger & gave me lots! Easy to find & park. Very clean place & nice bathrooms (not gender neutral, though they could EASILY make that change!) hint hint! Will definitely be back! read more

I love poké bowls so I was super excited to find out about this place! I went last night and it was delicious. I chose to create my own bowl and it was great! The ingredients tasted so fresh and they offer a good variety of toppings to choose from. The inside of the restaurant was very clean and the staff members were really friendly. I ordered a regular sized bowl and it was very filling. I even had leftovers to take home. I will definitely be back and next time I'd love to try the poké burrito. If you're a sushi lover like me you will love this place! read more

Pokeworks - I created my own bowl with salmon and shrimp. So tasty and fresh! - Poke Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Want a big sushi burrito?? It's has great as it sounds! I had the shrimp burrito with Sriracha Aïoli sauce and all my favorite toppings.., including this green seaweed topping that was very tasty. The guy behind the counter was very helpful. My friend had a bowl with kale noodles and tuna and all the toppings and a spiced Korean sauce. Great location and very clean and Hawaii vibes! read more

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