My family and I have come to this Pokeworks location every week and we are wowed every single time. They have so many different options on the menu for us to choose from and we love it. There are many other poke places near our homes yet we only come here because their food always taste so good. On top of the food quality and choices, their prices are super reasonable and the food quantity is always A LOT compared to other places. They also have a big outdoor seating area which is nice and fun. And finally, the staff is FABULOUS They are always friendly, fast, accommodating and helpful. I highly recommend that you give this amazing Pokeworks location a visit so that you can enjoy it as much as we do read more

This Pokeworks location is excellent and the over the counter service is excellent too. Prices aren't cheap. Tiny store with only one table and few chairs inside. You can certainly dine outside in the patio areas on the streets too. Foods and beverages are fresh and delicious. It's been around for more than a decade, even when I used to work nearby in the area. It's catered to mostly working class people. Staffs are always busy fulfilling customer orders. They are all passionate and it shows when they hand the orders to customers. I watched them prepare the poke bowls too. Having two self service kiosks inside this tiny shop was a bonus. It didn't take too long to grab my order. It's a breeze here if you know what you want ahead of time. At the kiosks, you should always pick everything that is included/free for your bowl. Otherwise, your order may not turn out looking generous in portions or great. The system isn't set by default to fill in the items for you, so choose wisely to create the perfect bowl for you. I had the poke salad bowl with 3 proteins. Absolutely delicious and fresh. It reminded me of times when it used to be my regular lunch stop. My bowl was satisfying and I ate all of it: mixed salad greens, light seared lobster surimi, spicy tuna, ahi tuna (I thought I ordered salmon instead), cucumber, sliced onions, sweet corn, cabbage, edamame, kale, mango, tangerine, pineapple, seaweed, cilantro, peppers, medium flavored/ponzu sauce, seaweed salad, pickled ginger, sesame seeds, chili crisps, garlic crisps, strong wasabi (I should have skipped it), etc. Very nutritious and good. I was able to taste all the ingredients. I'll keep coming back for the super poke fixes. read more

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I ordered a 3-scoop poke bowl and, when my name was called, the staff confirmed it and handed me the order. When I got home, I realized it was completely wrong. Tofu instead of 3 fish. I understand mistakes can happen when it's busy, but getting the order wrong after confirming my name was really disappointing. It's a long drive back to fix something that wasn't my mistake. read more

I normally wouldn't leave this review but lonely reviewing is better than doom scrolling on a Saturday night. Jalen Brunson lost my attention despite Katseye smashing on SNL so poke works gets a 3 star review. 4 stars for standard bowl delivery experience. 2 stars for the dine in experience. 1 star for the wontons. The wontons were soggier than my pillow after I cry myself to sleep. The dine in experience is sadder than my love life. The patio is gross. The tables & chairs are frequently tainted with bird droppings. The aroma of dog poop, trash, and the stench of failure permeates the tiny seating area. If you've ever walked by with the thought, "I wonder why nobody eats outside pokeworks? The people watching is epic." The answer is a very literal, consistent odor. The staff are lovely. The bowls are solid. The bowls could have more meat but are solid and yummy. read more

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Solid poke chain with good quality and selection of ingredients! I like that you can get as many toppings as you want and also have the option to have your poke seared or fully cooked. I built my own two protein bowl with salmon and chili crisp chicken and enjoyed both. Seaweed salad does not cost extra here! I appreciated that I could order sauce on the side to have full control over what parts were sauced. I was surprised that if you order dine-in, they serve the poke on a plate with metal utensils! There is only one table indoors, but I'm guessing people usually don't go to Pokeworks to dine in, and they have additional seating outside. The guy working was super nice and offered to take a photo for me and my friends when he saw us struggling to set up a self-timer read more

Pokeworks - Poke Bowl - Regular (2 Proteins) - Hawaiian Near Me - Mountain View, California

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For $25, this was really disappointing.. The portion size felt small for what was supposed to be a large (3 protein) bowl. The overall presentation and value just didn't match the price. Hoping it was just an off day. read more

Pokeworks - Poke Bowl - Large (3 Proteins) - Hawaiian Near Me - Mountain View, California

Girl took my order, while she was ringing me up, her phone rang so she picked it up and prioritized the call over me and continued to talk to I think a friend while I stood there for a solid 4 minutes before I asked her to finish up with me, which she did, but didn't bother apologizing. It baffles me that owners do not make sure they hire people who take customer service seriously, these actions are the demise of small businesses, why would I want to come back here? Food portion was small too. read more

I've been going to this location regularly for the past few years. Portions are significantly smaller now than they used to be. My bowl had roughly half the amount of proteins as before, and the mix-ins were a joke (two tiny leaves of kale, three tiny chunks of mango). If this is the new standard, I won't be returning. read more

Pretty good quality fish just thought it was odd how big the mixed greens were, almost looked like they're for garnishing the bowl. A little too much sauce for my liking that it made the rice soggy. I like places that can keep the sauce on the protein and salad so it's not all on the rice as much. I didn't know you order on the kiosk as I prefer to see them make it in front of you. read more

Ohoho, a solid create your own poke bowl spot on Castro! I ate in during lunch time and it got packed fast from lunch rush. Even then, service was fast and checked in frequently on every table. When eating in, you eat outside on Castro street which can get pretty lively. The food is pretty good. Great flavors and a lot of interesting options that make me want to come back. read more

Pokeworks - Hawaiian Near Me - Mountain View, California

The poke is pretty good and very fresh! I really enjoyed the sauces- as they were a bit different from other poke places. The service was also great, they gave me extra sauces when I asked for. The shop itself is very small with limited seating, but still clean and efficient. read more

Pokeworks - Hawaiian Near Me - Mountain View, California

Been here a few times and it's quickly becoming my regular lunch spot. The ambiance is cheerful and welcoming. Quick and friendly customer service! Shoutout to the team working the Wednesday lunch shift (3/11) handling both a big catering order and the lunch rush -- you guys were awesome! Great quality and healthy food too. read more

Ordered poke for delivery and it was a solid choice. The fish seemed fresh, sauces were tasty, and there was a good selection of toppings. Overall a really good poke spot for the price. read more

Pokeworks - Hawaiian Near Me - Mountain View, California

this place revived my love for "chipotle style order your way" pokebowls (i was into them in the 2010s when it was the new craze). their options and ingredients are great! every bowl ive made has been tasty have yet to try their hot plates or burritos but maybe in the near future! the employees are really nice and never found an issue. i recall recently where they had a couple of catering orders and on top of that bombarded with so many other individual customers- people were getting their order tickets printed out, etc- and they all kept their cool while trying to acknowledge each customer; employees apologized for the wait and the other inconveniences they were facing that day. great professionalism!!! i recommend creating an account on the app if you frequent this spot (they have lil deals almost every week and you accumulate points!) there is an ordering kiosk too on site or you can order old school but the app is what i found convenient as the store is pretty small and can get crowded. if you want to eat nearby there are plenty of outdoor tables dedicated to pokeworks read more

First time visitor. The customer service was excellent..from both employees and so was the food

5 years later and even though there has been many changes to the menu (please bring back lotus chips!) throughout the years, it is still by far our favorite poke place in the area. The service there is always wonderful as the people working there are always so nice and helpful. The poke is absolutely delicious and doesn't compare to other poke places around. Highly recommend if you're in the downtown MV area and are in the mood for a quick delicious meal! There is no sit down area inside so little ambiance indoors, but plenty of chairs outside for you to enjoy your meal if you don't want to takeout and eat at home. FYI if you have your old poke punch card, bring it in and they will give you a really nice discount on your order! They have stopped giving the cards out and everything is online now with their app. read more

Pokeworks - Large Poke Bowl - Large (3 Proteins) - Hawaiian Near Me - Mountain View, California

The food was great. I added the north Atlantic seasoned lobster to my poke bowl, but they gave me 1/4 of a teaspoon of lobster not a scoop like you would get with salmon or tuna. I was really disappointed by that. They also missed a couple of toppings like sweet corn, shredded kale, pineapple. A bit concerning if they do not follow the order. The portion is definitely smaller than last time. And the wasabi tasted fake. Seems like they have changed the wasabi compared to last year when I came here. There seasoning is always good though. Love there house sauce and ponzu. There service is good. You can place your order in the self service kiosk and they will automatically print out your receipt. The place is very small, but there are plenty of tables outside where you can dine. The ambiance of the place is nice and cute. I am not sure if I would come here again given how small of a portions they gave (especially with the lobster and the toppings). read more

Pokeworks - Poke Bowl Regular with salmon and seasoned lobster - Hawaiian Near Me - Mountain View, California

Small shop compared to the one I go to in Irvine occasionally but it was consistent so nice to know it seems to stay the same store to store. Parking in this location can be found behind the shops at the free 2 hour parking public lot. Came in here on 3/9 in the afternoon and the employee who took my order was very nice and friendly. He was also generous with portions which we all appreciate considering the price. Thank you! read more

Pokeworks - Hawaiian Near Me - Mountain View, California

Ordered via a tablet screen, enjoyed the option to pick my own toppings and view all the options. A couple things I'm guessing they were out of some toppings that I selected but it was still a tasty meal. Ordered to go (since I figured I wouldn't finish) and sat outside read more

Pokeworks - Poke Bowl Regular - Hawaiian Near Me - Mountain View, California

Honestly a little disappointed. Order was slightly wrong as I missed half of my base and the bowl was just sad to look at. I'm a bit spoiled with fresh fish in Seattle so there may be strong bias and my standards for poke may not reflect the average San Francisco experience. Spicy Ahi with Half Rice and Half Salad - actually just half rice and no salad. The amount of rice was a bit pathetic. Fish wasn't super fresh. Masago roe was stuck together, almost frozen and also firm. Disappointed a bit overall but it's a good snack with the amount, I guess. Hawaiian Classic with Half Rice and Half Salad - they got the half and half right but the bowl still tasted lowish quality and was pretty small at the price point. read more

Pokeworks - Spicy Ahi - Hawaiian Near Me - Mountain View, California

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If I'm paying $20 for a bowl of poke it better be good and thank god it was! I'm a pokeworks enthusiast and I'm so glad the quality still holds in MTV. The cashier/ server on Friday at 6:00 PM was a gem, he was so sweet and packed my bowl upon my request. Although I wish they had spicy tuna/salmon protein option here, I'm still happy with my bowl and it kept me satisfied for the rest of the night. I will definitely be returning whether it is for lunch or dinner on my work trip. read more

Pokeworks - Hawaiian Near Me - Mountain View, California

There are so many poke options on doordash that it can quickly become confusing and overwhelming. We decided to give this place a try due to proximity and good reviews. Got the regular bowel with 2 proteins (ahi and salmon), lots of add-ons and the classic sauce on the side. In terms of the ordering process, I really liked the ability to customize the amount of sauce as well as to have the sauce on the side. I was also glad that the options were a bit more limited than other poke places (I get major decision fatigue when there are too many choices). I also liked that seaweed salad and crab salad are free. Food wise, everything tasted super fresh! No fishy taste at all. You can tell that the fish is good quality. The sauce was nice and tangy. I loved the crab salad and soft tofu - never had this in poke before but it worked! The portions are not huge but also not skimpy. My bf and I actually shared this bowl. All in all very solid place. Maybe one of the best, if not the best, poke place I've been to in the Bay. Will def be back! P.S. the only annoying thing is that I initially tried to order via their app for the $5 off your first order. But the app is super glitchy and the reward didn't show up. I tried several times before giving up. That's my only gripe... But the food more than made up for it! read more

Pokeworks - Poke Bowl - Regular (2 Proteins) - Hawaiian Near Me - Mountain View, California

Good location, lot's of great food around! This place was not great. The toppings are not bad, and there's an ok number of options to choose from, but the one thing I couldn't get over was the rice. It reminds me of the rice from my college dining hall.... that rice was not so great either... There's plenty of poke places, would recommend Poke House in Palo Alto instead if you have a craving for poke. read more

My friend treated me to lunch today. I chose this place because I wanted something semi healthy. I found 2hour street parking right next to this place. We used the kiosk to enter our order and went outside to wait. We waited and waited and waited. Wow! Maybe they had to go fishing to catch the fish or something! We waited for approximately 30 minutes for two bowls of poke and another 7 minutes for a musubi. I have never waited that long after placing my order at a poke place. Wow... So my poke bowl had spicy salmon and spicy tuna and a bunch of other topping. I chose half brown rice and half salad. The fish itself was ok, some pieces were chewy. Not the freshest fish around. Taste wise everything was ok. Miso was nice on a chilly day. I was curious about this place for a while. Finally got to try it but I am not in a rush to come back. read more

Pokeworks - Hawaiian Near Me - Mountain View, California

After emailing their support due to a poor experience my first time trying their food, I was able to receive two free vouchers for a poke entree. I really appreciated how they were able to reach out to make my second experience better; they're also super quick to respond via email. I came in person to redeem these vouchers and it was my first time seeing the actual store. There's no indoor seating inside, but the numerous areas for outdoor dining available in DT Mountain View make up for it. You could order via a kiosk, or up front at the register. After ordering, they make your order in the back. I ordered two large poke bowls, both with two salmon and one tuna as the proteins. The quality of the salmon was much better than it was my initial time. It was a lot fattier and fresher in flavor. The tuna was good but a couple of bites were super chewy for some reason. I usually like when my poke is heavy on the sauce and they certainly didn't disappoint in that aspect when I had requested the sauce be heavy lol. I'd recommend the sweet shoyu and the sriracha aioli if you're looking for a kick! Thank you Pokeworks for making my second visit exceptionally better! read more

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Pokeworks is a hole in the wall poke place in the middle of castro. Even though I came late at night, the ahi tuna was still fresh and delicious. They have fresh fruit options like mandarin and pineapple which made the bowl more healthy and refreshing. The only thing is that the portions are pretty small. I wasn't full after a regular bowl. I do love how automated everything was with the self order stands in front and the shelf they have for people to easily pick up online orders. Seems like a lot more people do online orders than walk ins. Parking can also be difficult since its downtown. read more

Pokeworks - Hawaiian Near Me - Mountain View, California

It's self order over here but the workers are very nice. You get so so much in your poke bowl!!

[IN A NUTSHELL] weird salmon texture, small scoops, the portion for price is a no [VERDICT] - NOT APPROVED [RUN-DOWN] I honestly have high hopes for poke shops. I think it's an understanding that you can't really go wrong with poke except maybe the price, but other than that the poke should be great... but that was not the case for this place. Oh man, the price for the poke was not worth and not only that but the salmon tasted so weird and I can not describe the texture of it (more on that below). The only up side was that there was free seaweed salad. [SCORE & ORDER] OVERALL: 3/5 * Poke Bowl Large [3 Scoops of Protein] $16.25 (3/5) -Sadness... I honestly have no words... the salmon had this weird texture that did not taste like normal salmon. It also tasted like an in between of cooked and raw salmon and I honestly can not explain how it was not the greatest. The sauce was also really light granted they asked how heavy you want the sauce and I said normal. And I usually do not like to compare the price against the food, but this time I really do not think it's worth especially when I can get 4 scoops of protein for the price I paid for this bowl. It is unfortunate but I should've known seeing that it was 3.5 stars on yelp. [SERVICE & ATMOSPHERE] (not reflected upon review score): Service was super good... Their system for giving out your order is super interesting and I'm not sure if it was because I cam closer to closing, but basically they don't call your name and they leave your bowl in a bag on this shelf. So I stood there with my friend for awhile until I decided to check the shelf. The cashier was super nice and I think she was new but overall good service it just took awhile to get our food. There is also great seating outside (none inside). [TIME STAMP] JUNE 2021 **I also apologize for my picture, I went during the night time and it was super dark. read more

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Located in downtown, as always parking is a bit annoying and difficult to find. When I arrived, there were no customers. I believe there were only 3 people working. I ordered the Hawaiian Ahi (4/5): I requested for light flavoring yet I still felt like the flavor was overwhelming. The price also seemed a bit too expensive. I know poke is usually expensive but the price to food ratio seemed small. Google/apple pay is accepted. Overall Pokeworks is pretty good. It's a small place and manages to serve satisfactory food. I would come back here. read more

Pokeworks - Hawaiian Ahi - Hawaiian Near Me - Mountain View, California

This place was great! I had the poke bowl with salmon and tuna and it was delicious! Packaged well and wasn't messy. Would come back again! read more

Pokeworks - Poke Bowl - Regular (2 Proteins) - Hawaiian Near Me - Mountain View, California

After ordering from here through door dash a few times, I just want to say that their service is so inconsistent and it's unacceptable. The last time I order from here before today, the food was just not great and a friend of mine had a stomach ache due to the quality. I thought maybe it was just a bad day but then, I ordered literally 10 hours before they opened earlier today, I ordered three large poke burritos and they only came with one. On the receipt, it even says three so I don't understand why they would think I'm paying $65 for one large poke burrito. I definitely do not recommend coming to this place, you would be disappointed after every time you order from here so I advise you guys to avoid this place at all cost. read more

Pokeworks - Hawaiian Near Me - Mountain View, California

Surprisingly disappointed. The sushirittos are tiny. My bowl wasn't filled up all the way even though I had a number of toppings and sides. I barely had any tofu, corn, maybe 3 pieces of pineapple. Plus the brown rice was so hard I had to ask for another bowl of it. Worst brown rice I ever had in my life. They are pretty stingy with their sides even though it's advertised as unlimited toppings. I prefer places that make the bowls in front of you because you can see how much is being added in front of your eyes. Forgot our waters. What a mess. The only thing properly stocked in the bathroom was soap. Had to grab toilet paper and paper towels from the cabinet. Would not come back, would not recommend. read more

Pokeworks - Bowl not filled up all the way. Sparse toppings. - Hawaiian Near Me - Mountain View, California

Great experience with very prompt and friendly service. Ordered the small Spicy Ahi Poke Bowl, which had fresh ahi tuna and flavorful ingredients. Thank you for satisfying my poke craving and then some! read more

Pokeworks - Spicy Ahi Poke Bowl - Hawaiian Near Me - Mountain View, California

The food quality was as good as usual, but they only gave me two proteins instead of the three I ordered. In addition, they missed several toppings (sweet corn, Serrano pepper, etc.). In the takeout bag I found a matcha KitKat. I wonder if that's what they do to make up for missing ingredients... but I'd rather get the $3 + tax refund... read more

Pokeworks - Kale noodle - Hawaiian Near Me - Mountain View, California

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Every time I try a new poke place, always am disappointed. This was the case with Pokeworks. A regular bowl with salmon/tuna with mixed greens was ehhhh. Instead of mixed greens it was just romaine lettuce. There weren't many toppings given for corn, ginger, onion etc. So many other poke places to try and discover. read more

Pokeworks - Regular salmon/tuna - Hawaiian Near Me - Mountain View, California

Each and every time I've ordered from Pokeworks, I end up satisfied and happy. What more could I ask for! Unlike many of the other poke places around me, Pokeworks is consistent each time and always give a full bowl (if not overflowing). I typically order one of the "build your own" options as I can choose exactly what I want (thats not to say their preset bowls are bad in anyway). Here is my typical order in case any of you want to try something new: Base: White Rice Proteins: Ahi Tuna, Salmon Mix-ins: Cucumber, Sweet Onion, Corn, Edamame, Seaweed Flavor: Umami Shoyu Toppings: Avocado, Sesame Crunch: Everything Overall, great service, top quality ingredients, and fantastic food. I'll always be a loyal customer of Pokeworks! read more

Pokeworks - Hawaiian Near Me - Mountain View, California

The service is great! My bowls are always made to order, even as I often do have specific requests on proteins and toppings, having a flexitarian/pescatarian diet. The workers are also very friendly. The food is delicious, fresh, and healthy! This particular store is small, and there isn't a dine-in option, per se, so not much to say about ambiance besides efficient and clean. Downtown Mountain View, in general, is still employing the very mindful and personal breathing space friendly street dining experience from the immediate post-sheltering days, so that is the "dine-in" or "dine-just-outside" experience. read more

Finding poke around the Mountain View/Los Altos area is quite a challenge, but happened to stumble upon this quaint little establishment on Castro St. I'm no stranger to poke, and can say that the food here is adequate at best. I made my own bowl with 3 proteins (but they only gave me 2!). The protein selections are ok, but lack any flavor. Mixing sauces is an additional cost, and for the initial base price of a 3 protein bowl, you'd figured they could splash some other sauce into the mix. The value is sub-par, perhaps impacted by the 2022 financial state... but to put it in perspective, I paid almost $20 for a tiny bowl of poke - and missing an order of protein to boot. 1 star off for the value 1 star off for the lackluster flavor of the fish read more

So I don't really think the poke was really my taste I felt that some of the fish in my yuzu ponzu salmon wasn't very fresh and I couldn't really taste the yuzu and with the cilantro i felt it over powering the flavors. Maybe instead of using cilantro i think you should cut it out of the recipe or reduce it and try and add more yuzu. read more

I've walked past this location a few times before, but I decided to pop in and try their food this past Saturday. I was very pleased with the service I received -- the woman who took my order (Julia?) was extremely knowledgeable and patient with me as I tried to decide what I wanted to order. Her recommendations were excellent! She also mentioned the current seasonal Seoul bowl, which I'm interested in trying soon. I appreciated learning about the values of the store in my conversation with her - sustainability is very important to me, so I was pleased to learn about how Pokéworks incorporates that into their business. The bowl itself was delightful! I enjoyed the regular Pokéworks sauce on my ahi and salmon and the onion crisps were a fun add-on. The regular was the perfect size for me and made for a filling dinner. I look forward to returning! read more

Pokeworks - Poke Bowl - Regular (2 Proteins) - Hawaiian Near Me - Mountain View, California