I would say this place is under rated. Everything was fresh and flavorful. I had a poke' bowl with spicy tuna and salmon. Added a little avocado, some peppers and wasabi for heat, ginger and ponzu for tang. It was great. I didn't try for water after reading other reviews. Hopefully that is resolved. Being scolded over a glass of tap water isn't classy. Staff were efficient and friendly. Will try out the dessert spot too! Matcha lava cake sounds great. Enjoy! read more

Keepin it real out here in LIC This is my go to Pokeworks, almost staff everytime i visit but still delivered each time. The food is usually consistent, has a place to sit, no bathroom, yea read more

Pokeworks - Poke Near Me - New York, New York

Ehhh. Probably won't be back. It's like a poke-Chipotle. Everything sits out and you choose what you want, or pre-created bowls/burritos. The restaurant shares a space with Spot Dessert Bar and the seating situation is a bit awkward. The dessert place puts silverware and menus on certain tables. When I went to sit down, they asked me to move. Kinda odd ! read more

Ordered: Regular Poke Your Way Bowl (~$16): Brown Rice, Ahi Tuna, Salmon, Cucumber, Sliced Onion, Edamame, Pokeworks Classic, Ponzu Fresh, Spicy Mayo, Seaweed Salad, Surimi Salad, Ginger, Green Onion, Onion Crisps, Garlic Crisps Aya's take: Pokeworks was actually the first poke place I ever tried and my love for poke has never diminished since! Since it had opened in my neighborhood, I decided to give it another shot being a self-proclaimed poke connoisseur. I placed my order online and they began making it when I walked in. All the seafood options looked clean, the sauces were tasty, and the toppings were all light & refreshing. It tasted good and was pretty satisfying; however, the same bowl at other poke spots is about $3 less. Side note, I went to grab a cup of water from the corner and was told that that it was only for Spot Dessert Bar. Considering they're under the same roof, it's a bit weird to be "reserving" the water cups for Spot diners only. It's just tap water at the end of the day. Aside from that, it was a good try! read more

Pokeworks - Regular Poke Your Way Bowl (~$16) - Poke Near Me - New York, New York

After getting burgers for the family, I opted for some lighter fare, and was happy there's a Pokéworks in the neighborhood! The staff was a little oblivious to incoming patrons, likely because many patrons seemed to be more interested in the dessert business that shares the space. Anyhoo, I began my order and the employee helping me was pretty patient. I really wanted a burrito, so I chose two proteins (spicy salmon and ahi tuna). I added a bunch of veggies and extras, so she had a thought time getting it together but as usual, I was amazed that she was able to wrap it all up. I had her put the simple ponzu sauce in the burrito but I also ordered extra sauces on the side. I had their cilantro mayo and I HAD to try their new lava sauce. It is AMAZINGLY GOOD! it's tastes like gochujang, but is actually supposed to be sriracha and ghost peppers. It's sweet and salty, and very hot! I love it and would order a pint to put on everything, from cucumbers, to eggs, and everything in between. You really can't go wrong either Pokéworks. Their produce and proteins are fresh, the facilities are immaculate, and everything tastes really good. read more

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Came here to have some lunch and feed the beast. This place has been open now for about 2 months now and I have been wanting to try it. Right off the bus or train (30th Avenue Stop on the N train) and really convenient in the middle of busy 30th Ave. The place looks beautiful and clean and highly organized. The menu is pretty clear and the food is out & fresh for everyone to see. They even have a dessert spot in the back which is a separate entity from the poke, I ordered the chicken bowl with a sweet sauce and a water, the food was really good and the serving size was great and filling. The price is pretty standard for poke $20 but It's nice to have another one on 30th besides Poke Burrito which is also really good,It's all about choices like Tatiana always said. Wishing them the best because Astoria needs cleaner food options that aren't Fast Food, Burgers or Pizza. Highly Recommend. read more

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Fun fact: I helped open their flagship location on west 37th street in 2015/2016! So sad they closed that location just recently... Pokeworks has come a long way since then : my overall experience has been pleasant one - fresh ingredients and the flavor profiles are very nostalgic of my time with them. My only complaint is that the ingredients weren't layered correctly - more salmon on one end of the burrito, etc. Definitely one of the better Pokeworks locations though! read more

Ate and brought here for lunch by myself while working as a substitute paraprofessional at P.S. 234 Q that I had brought the ahi tuna poke bowl. It tasted great and delicious. The service there was also attentive. Finally, I would definitely eat and come back again next time. read more

Pokeworks - Poke Near Me - New York, New York

I ordered delivery. Got a notification that it had arrived and was left at the door. What knuckle dragger delivers food and leaves it on the ground? And yes I tipped the maximum when I ordered. read more

Nice neat poke place by the Astoria 30th Ave. subway station. It shares a space with Spot dessert bar, another one of my classic dessert favorites. I liked the poke overall. I had a small bowl and selected the lobster protecting, something I don't really see in other poke places and it was really good. The small bowl was just the right portion for me to fill me up; I feel like this is important because I don't want to have too much leftovers because it doesn't taste very good after an hour or so. I was a little surprised they charge extra for Masago now . I've never seen this before. We came on a Friday evening so it wasn't too busy. I ordered my food at the counter and then took it to my seat. The only confusing thing I will say about this place is, because it shares space with Spot dessert Bar, there are designated tables for each restaurant. You also have to finish your poke first before ordering from Spot. read more

Pokeworks - Poke Near Me - New York, New York

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Stopped in because I was craving poke, and got my cravings sufficiently satisfied. All the ingredients were tasty, and the fish felt fresh and good quality. The Huli Huli chicken was also very well-seasoned and well-cooked. This is a pay at the counter and seat yourself type of establishment, and the seating area was clean. read more

PSA the Volcano bowl actually IS spicy and delicious! Rating 7.5/10 on spicy scale (not for the weak). My bowl came out to $17 which is pricey but pretty standard for poké/NYC. What a great idea to share the space with Spot Dessert Bar! Would be the perfect combo! Fav items at Spot are the golden toast and matcha lava cake read more

Pokeworks - Volcano bowl (ahi tuna) - Poke Near Me - New York, New York

I was excited to hear that Pokeworks was coming to Astoria so I had to check it out after their recent opening! The quality here is good. Hopefully it stays that way. The fish here is fresh and the food is tasty. The employees are also very friendly and enthusiastic. Would definitely be back to satisfy my poké cravings. read more

Pokeworks - Poke Near Me - New York, New York

Great addition to the neighborhood - the portions were generous and you can add so many toppings for free! The servers were very nice and welcoming. Fish felt fresh. The spam musubi was tasty, they add some garlic crisps in the middle which is a nice crunchy addition. read more

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Impressive location and combination of two restaurants Pokeworks and Spot Dessert Bar. Thank you so much for the invite and the food hasn't changed from location to location. Astoria is just as great as Fresh Meadows. read more

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The existing praise captures the essence of the experience here. Workers here showed training and appropriate service conduct. The waiters and food always satisfy. The staff welcomes you warmly and the food delivers, with generous servings at low costs. Full stars for the outstanding dining and attentive employees. read more

Unlike other poke eateries, the options seemed off. something was not quite right for me, and the options were not what I was used to with more fruit options. i have to be balanced and given they were clean and the employees herful a three star review is in order. Nevertheless, I did not enjoy my experience and won't be back!! read more

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Ambiance Bright, clean and comfortable Service Very attentive, eager to address concerns and welcoming Food The rice could be a little softer and the dining experience would be prefect. read more

As an existing customer of their other location in Fresh Meadows (same owners), I can tell you the Astoria location is just as good! It's under one roof along with Spot Dessert Bar. As a local, I can say that Astoria really needed something like this. It's a great place to grab a fresh, refreshing lunch paired with an iced boba tea from Spot. Also, it's conveniently located steps away from the 30th Avenue train stop and a Citi Bike station. the vibes are great and staff is very friendly! read more

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I got the spam and it tasted disgusting and so old but their team was super nice just wished their food was fresh

Unfortunately got food poisoning from the ahi poke bowls this past week. Avoid at all costs!!

Overall good experience. High quality, flavorful ingredients, very kind service. Appreciate that there isn't weird complicated math to topping selections, for the most part you simply choose what you'd like. It felt slightly more expensive than other options for the overall size, but certainly enjoyed it. read more

Pokeworks - Poke Near Me - New York, New York

A great, healthy addition to 30th Ave! I got lunch here today, it was my first visit. The employee who took my order was super helpful & friendly. She really explained all the ingredients and made some good suggestions. I just finished my bowl and it was so tasty- I really loved the house blend sauce. I will definitely be back whenever I'm working in the neighborhood! read more

I think it's a cute addition to 30th ave. Today the doors were actually open. I've seen the place light up a couple times but wasn't really open to the generic public. I think it was invitation only or something like that. I got off work at 930p and the place was still open so it's nice to know you can still drop in. A bit pricier than the other poke stores nearby. I do like the way they mix the poke in stainless steel bowls and then add it to the takeout container though. I believe avocado is an upcharge, I might have misheard the order before me. The other poke place on 30th Ave charges for avocado now too so it's not any different imo. They share the place with another store so if you want items from both you'll have to go to the separate counters. There is bright lighting and a lot of seats if you want to stay. I didn't make my own bowl just to see how big the portion is and it's not bad. After tax it's about $17 for a regular. I got a drink at the other store inside which was about $9. There were a lot of workers in both stores. I'm not sure if that's just for the opening or if they'll start to lessen the staff on board later. There is a pokeworks rewards where you can sign up and get $5 off your first order so if price is a deterrent use the $5 and try it I guess. I don't like that the glass divider was so short. I felt pretty silly pointing at things and forgetting the divider was there. It could be a sanitary concern later on if customers start pointing their dirty fingers over the glass and onto the actual food. read more

This place was amazing. The best poke bowl I have ever had. Unfortunately, I don't live in the area but wish I did. This place was great.