This is my favorite place to order food. The staff are always kind, it is never too busy (I have never seen a line of more than 3 people which is awesome sauce for me), and the food options are great. The neon sign is also cool and the presentation of the food options and menu are great. I will be coming back here. read more

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Yummy lunch option at the mall. Perfect if you're going with someone who might not want seafood since they have chicken options as well. This was a great choice for having a light but filling meal, one that doesn't leave you feeling sluggish. Service was very friendly as well. read more

Pokeworks - Hawaiian Ahi - Hawaiian Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

With cold rains coming down I was craving a warm cup of delicious miso soup. That's just what I got thanks to Angely Angie's assistance at Pokeworks GSP. Freshly topped with green onions and pearls this small cup packs big flavor that warmed my soul! Thanks Angie for being so friendly and helpful during the busy season. read more

Pokeworks - Hot Miso Soup - Hawaiian Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

i complained about there being a RACIST employee and nothing was done about it. the racist woman was an indian woman named selina who is still working there so i guess pokeworks tolerates that. she should be FIRED and the manger along with her since she feels no action shouldve be taken. i overheard a woman asked for a refund because her food was made incorrectly. I heard the employee say and i quote "it's always the black people". that is unexceptionable. Action needs to be taken. read more

The bowl was great. Flavorful and filling. I only ordered one protein because I wasn't paying attention that I was being charged for 2. We didn't stay to eat because the food court was really packed, so I ate in my car. read more

Pokeworks - Ahi tuna Poke Bowl - Regular (2 Proteins) - Hawaiian Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

I was craving a poke bowl so I decided to try this spot out. It's located in the food court (lower level) of Garden State Plaza mall. If you've never had poke before, it's basically a Hawaiian version of Chipotle. You choose a base, protein (which is typically raw fish), toppings, and sauce(s). I ordered one of their signature items, the Yuzu Ponzu Salmon ($16-$18). It included brown rice, salmon, cucumber, sweet onion, pineapple, cilantro, seaweed salad, green onion, sesame seeds, onion crisps, and ponzu sauce. I also added spicy salmon. The portion size for the proteins was really small.... I get bigger scoops of ice cream. While the ingredients were very fresh, my bowl lacked overall flavor harmony. I didn't get the citrus-y, tangy, and sweet flavors I expected. I guess I made a bad choice? I also ordered a mango lemonade ($2.75) which was good, but nothing special. Overall not the greatest value for almost $20. They do have a $2 discount if you check in on Yelp. I might give it another try the next time I go to GSP, and would definitely make my own bowl instead of ordering a signature one. read more

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We enjoy Poke so it's good to know there's an option in the mall. The staff were really nice and explained all the options and offered ideas to get different flavors. The toppings were fresh and I thought the portions were good. We would definitely come again. read more

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I try to eat healthy and there really isnt many choices in the mall food ct but pokeworks is great! I had a bowl with brown rice, ahi tuna and some toppings. very delicious! my spot now! read more

EXCELLENT poke bowls here. No matter if you're a newb to Poke or a Poke-tarian, I still recommend going with the Poke Your Way (aka a custom bowl/salad) because you can determine the exact ingredients in your order. For custom bowls/salads, you can choose 2 or 3 proteins, unlimited mix-ins, 1 flavor, a fair number of free toppings and unlimited free crunch. My wife and I both ordered 2 custom bowls and they were mmmm mmm hit the spot good. The ingredients tasted fresh, most importantly the fish, but what we really loved most was that they didn't skim on any ingredients and filled the bowl to the brim, which not all poke restaurants do. If you're craving poke and have a huge appetite to fill, this Pokeworks location nails it. read more

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I went there for an interview .. I had a nasty lady interview me. I showed her how I had 30 years in the restaurant business . I showed her my resume obviously she cant read because she said do you have any experience working with food.. I said yes I have 30 years experience expediting setting plates up etc.. So she apparently didnt understand my resume. So she was under the impression that I had no experience come the end of the interview. Now this was probably because I was an older man im not a kid so she just wanted to get rid of me. I just have one thing to say to that rude lady.. I would've done a better job than the rest of your staff. I had to get that off my chest. And I hope this location shuts down like the rest of the places that were located in that same spot of the food court . Dont Discriminate !!! read more

The food is fresh and delicious! Staff and service are friendly and courteous. It's located at the food court at the mall The ambiance is bright & airy, clean, and open: it's nice to see the fresh produce on the counter. I'd definitely come back and order from this place again! Pokebowl is the new thing, and I hope it's not just a fad!!!l read more

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I simply love this Pokeworks and I will usually order here every time I am at the Garden State Plaza. It's very hard to find good / healthy options in a food court but Pokeworks brings it! While my kids want their standard Chick-fil-A, I always opt for a fresh, delicious Pokeworks bowl. I've had many good bowls at Pokeworks but my favorite is the Hawaiian Ahi. I'll have it with just a salad base, just a brown rice base, or a mixture of both. It's always very good no matter how you get it. Their ingredients are always fresh (the ahi tuna is SO GOOD) when I've ordered and the service is always kind and helpful. I usually get my bowl with a light amount of sauce and that always seems to be enough. Sometimes I will indulge and get myself the Coco Mango Haupia, which is always so good and so creamy. Do yourself a favor and get it! Last time I ordered, the person behind me ordered a burrito version of the bowl and that intrigued me! Next time I am totally getting a burrito! It looked so good! read more

So Pokeworks wanted to make amends and sent me a complimentary coupon which I got to use this past weekend some 3 months after I received it after my subpar experience at this Garden State Plaza location, and being a nice guy that I am, I was rooting for them (my fave poke joint in NYC in 2017) and unfortunately, they largely failed. First of all, if you're gonna give me a comp, TRAIN YOUR PEOPLE to know how to use it! I do not blame the manager there who literally was trying for like 15 minutes to figure out how to use it because her system didn't have ability to take my "code" which was emailed to me by HQ. Listen, Pokeworks - why the junior mistake? I had to patiently wait by the register for 15 minutes, then go sit down for like 5-7 more minutes, before going back up there to finally pay for my drink and bring the food back to eat. If my initial critique was largely around untrained staff, maybe you should've learned to ensure that the said staff can accommodate the comp you've given me as a kind gesture to try your outfit again.... seems obvious, no? I'm giving a 3-star only because the ingredient bar was definitely much more improved (cleaner) and everything was fresh though not at NYC level (I don't expect that anyway at mall food court). I doubt I'll eat here again. read more

My second time eating Pokeworks at this location. While I ordered their signature bowl last time, I opted for a custom bowl this time. They allow for unlimited toppings (except for the avocado) but be aware of the white lady's passive judgmental stare... I still added as much toppings as I wanted but felt peeved with the white lady. She didn't ruin the eating experience for me though! The meal was delicious and fulfilling - I ordered the brown rice, salmon & shrimp , and most of the toppings , the gochujang and the ponzu sauces, and garlic crisps. Safe to say the white lady was relieved I was leaving. I've only ever had poke bowls in NYC at poke bowl station because their bowl prices are amazing (unlimited toppings) & come with a bubble tea. However, this spot comes close in second in terms of flavors. Pokebowl station wouldn't judge you for adding all the toppings since they're prepared for that read more

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The food here was very fresh and quickly put together. The service was great as it was my first time ever having poke and i enjoyed my first experience. They shared how The build your own plate worked and what worked best together. For a mall food court place it felt like a healthier and different experience, i enjoyed my meal here and would recommend if you like raw fish read more

Pokeworks - Spicy salmon - Hawaiian Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

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I came to catch a movie at Westfield Garden State. Hungry for dinner I was in the mood for something light but tasty. So I decided Pokeworks. The do it yourself poke bowl is like Chipotle except it's better because of the unlimited topping. You would walk down the line and tell the servers the proteins (2 or 3), base (brown rice, white rice, greens) sauce, then toppings. Once you pay, you take your food to any available table or booth in the dining area. Since it's Saturday, the food court was quite busy and loud. I chose spicy salmon & seasoned lobster as my proteins. I asked for half salad and half brown rice, ponzo fresh sauce then tons of toppings. Overall it came out to be about $17. I was hungry so I forgot a pic. But this bowl was tasty!! It got my tongue in all the right spot. It was salty, lightly sweet, sour & spicy. It was a very satisfying but didn't feel heavy. Definitely will be one of the place that I will come back when I visit Garden State! read more

Pokeworks in NYC was my first pokebowl experience so really happy to have a location in GSP, close to home. I always go with the 3 protein bowl and load up on all the toppings I like. They never miss a beat even when ordering for delivery. There are a lot of competitors out there and this is in the top 3 list for me (Pokebowl, and yes that's the name of the other chain, is really good in NYC FiDi, too.) Looking for a remix to your typical sushi joint? Try pokeworks! read more

Pokeworks - This is medium sauce (classic + sriracha aoili) with 3 protein bowl. We've tried light & heavy sauce, but medium is perfect. - Hawaiian Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

Great tasting fresh poke bowl. Ordered a small poke bowl but added a protein so I could try both spicy tuna and spicy salmon. Loved the spicy salmon, fresh and just the right amount of fat. The tuna was great tasting but the texture wasn't perfect. I will definitely be ordering a bowl again. Tried the hibiscus juice and it's refreshing without being too sweet. Ordered the combo expecting to get fresh kettle chips but was just given a bag of Deep River chips you can get anywhere. Next time I'll choose the option for a miso soup as a side as they are the same price. read more

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The poke bowl I got was fresh and delicious! Nice location in the mall and never a long line. They are fast with preparing orders read more

Pokeworks - Poke bowl - Hawaiian Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

horrible deliver service when using the app. an hour and one time it didn't even come. lately food has been very inconsistent. this may be our last time ordering from them. read more

Personally I love this location, in-person and delivery. I love that you can get half salad and half brown rice as an option. They have a large assortment of toppings and add-ins, and they truly give the right proportions to everything. Can't think of a single critique, even when delivered! read more

Pokeworks just needs to stop being so stingy with their servings! If I'm paying 15$ for a bowl I don't want it to feel like I got a kids meal serving. Also how is this location going to be in the mall and not provide the mall discount for mall employees?? They used to give it to me before but all of a sudden they don't give mall discount anymore??? Kinda weird also they've made my order wrong on a bunch of occasions and getting a refund through them and customer service is so... annoying but I do give them points for how clean it is for a food court location and the food is always good. read more

I decided to try a new spot in the food court. I'm a big sushi/poke fan so figured I'd give Pokeworks a try. I got the umami ahi combo meal which includes the poke bowl, a side of miso soup and a drink for almost $17. The combos not shown on the menu but I saw it on the online menu. My boyfriend built his own bowl with 3 proteins. My bowl was really good. I was nervous the potions were small but it was very filling. My ahi tuna tasted fresh and the toppings and sauce were good. My boyfriend had spicy salmon, ahi tuna and spicy tuna. The spicy salmon tasted a little off. But overall he liked his bowl. As some have said, the white rice base doesn't taste exactly like sushi rice but it's still good. The miso soup isn't that authentic but it's good, not amazing. This wasn't the best poke we've ever had but it was good. read more

This place is located in the garden state plaza mall in the food court. As far as Asian food goes its pretty unauthentic. As far as Mall food goes this place is pretty average. They make it in a timely matter and always double check your order. You can tell though that everything just sits around for most of the day cause nothing tastes fresh. Either way I have no real complaints because it's food court food. read more

Pokeworks - Fried Chicken with white rice, spicy mayo, onions and furikake - Hawaiian Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

Amazing pokebowls- love the ahi tuna, spicy salmon and the habanero spicy sauce. So many toppings all fresh too

Food was superb! Salmon servings were a lot and very tasty combining all the ingredients available. So many options.Service was also fast. One of the best tasting Poke Bowl i ever had! read more

Pokeworks - Yuzu Ponzu Salmon - Hawaiian Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

A visit to Garden State Plaza can often be an all-day affair. By the time you're done, you're exhausted. What are you going to do for food when you're done? Line up at Chick-fil-A? No. You're going with the healthy and still delicious option. Poke. I'm not the biggest poke eater in the world, but I've had enough to know that the poke here is as good as any I've had in the area. The fish has been fresh and the overall taste has always been what I expect. This is always a solid option in the GSP food court. read more

I've come here a few times since they've opened. I'm a big poke fan in general and I do I enjoy the pokeworks chain. It's exciting to finally see them in NJ. The food at this location is fresh and the stock is always available. The storefront itself is also very clean and well maintained. I took off a star just because I don't always get an inviting feeling from the staff, but it is what it is. All in all, I'll be returning for the fresh and tasty food! read more

Pokeworks - Dinner to go - Hawaiian Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

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Ingredients are really fresh, and the staff is patient friendly. However, the rolls here were a lot smaller AND somehow more expensive than any other place I have been. I paid $28 for two small "sushi burritos" that were wrapped so poorly that they came unrolled after one bite. I also wasn't pleased that I paid over a dollar each to add avocado to The burritos , and the worker literally added one piece of avocado . What the? I also noticed that instead of arranging the ingredients evenly in a row/ horizontally across the rice and seaweed sheet , the employee making the burrito put the ingredients in random places so every bite had different tastes . Didn't like it. Get a poke bowl. The burritos are priced the same, and you will get a lot less included versus a poke bowl. read more

I got their Shiso Salmon regular bowl and a miso soup side. The portion was ok for $10.95 and the sauce was honestly the best thing on the plate. The plate comes with onions, edamame, cilantro, salmon and a choice of brown or white rice or noodles as the base. It tasted ok but the white rice lacks flavor. It's not like sushi rice but it really should be. It just didn't compliment the ingredients. The miso was sort of weird. Had something in it that I wish wasn't there and wayyyyyyyyyyy too much green onions. That should've been a garnish but it had way more onions that tofu. They lost a star because they don't give out cups of tap water. Had I known that, I probably would've gotten the sense that they nickel and dime you here. I probably would've ate somewhere else. read more

Pokeworks - What's in the miso? - Hawaiian Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

Pokeworks and I have really come a long way. Gone are the days when poke was a novelty food worthy of the long wait in line down a midtown block. Did I really take a long lunch only to stand in line for the much anticipated and photogenic poke burrito? Yes yes I did, over and over (no regrets!) Well no more! Because now I can drive to a mall in New Jersey, walk into a food court and get the same meal without the fanfare and it tastes just as good! Suburbia, you scored a point. Now off to NYC for whatever the next food fad. read more

I have only had Pokeworks in the city so when I found out there was one at GSP, I was beyond excited. The poke bowls are delicious. The employees were very friendly, was not busy during dinner time when I went. I grabbed take out, its better than driving into the city and waiting in a long line. I'd recommend the salmon, white rice, and definitely adding edamame and mangos to your bowl! read more

Pokeworks - Hawaiian Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

One word- amazing. The base of poke is the fish, and this fish is super fresh. I love the selection this place offers from kale noodles to toppings. Quick and fair price, it's my go to spot when I go to the mall. Amazing read more

I ordered the spicy salmon bowl. You can see them mixed your items in front of you. Service was also great. read more

Pokeworks - Spicy salmon - Hawaiian Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

I'm so glad Pokeworks finally expanded to NJ! I've have it previously before and ever since then I've always been craving it! Pokeworks is located in the food court section of the mall so it's easy to locate if you're in the mood for food. I went with the "poke your way" and you basically get to chose what you want to order whether it's in a bowl, burrito or salad. Along with that you can pick your protein, add mix ins, choose a flavor, add toppings and crunch. The sushi rice was kinda mushy and a little wet compared to what I'm use to and the fish had a little after taste to it that was a bit fishy imo. I did have it to go and ate it at home instead of eating it right away so that may have been why it was a bit fishy? I'm not too sure. But other than that everything else tasted really good. The fish cubes were a decent size and everything was well proportioned and tasty. Definitely recommend trying if poke is something new to you and you're curious about trying it! read more

Great spot that was needed in the Paramus area! I came here twice already during my lunch and had a great experience both times. I typically get a bowl with salmon and shrimp and their spicy ginger sauce. They also have non seafood and vegetarian options, which is a huge plus. The lady up front recommended trying to ice teas and now I get It all the time. Fresh food, VERY clean spot, and great staff. I highly recommend pokeworks and will be returning very soon! read more

We were driving home from Newark Airport- and stopped At this location at a food court in a mall in Paramus NJ The food and service is consistently great - got a Yelp check in discount... made it even better!! read more

My oh my. Of all the poke places I've eaten, this wins for the freshest of fish. Don't be fooled that it's in a mall food court, this is hands down one of the cleanest and freshest poke places you'll eat at. As an employee at GSP, I always struggle with opting for healthy and *limited* options but this place makes me excited to get to work, especially for lunch. Not only can I customize it to my taste, but the super helpful staff patiently recommended adding seaweed salad and kale noodles to top my bowl off for a delicious yet nutritious meal talk about a win, win! If unsure of the plentiful options, don't hesitate to ask the helpful staff for their opinion. They know what they're talking about! Looking forward to going back. read more

Pokeworks - Salmon, tuna, kale noodles and seaweed salad! - Hawaiian Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

I got sushi rice with salmon + shrimp and the classic sauce and ponzu (+ other toppings). They only had fried shrimp which ended up being a little too heavy for me. The rice was also kind of mushy. I ended up picking at my bowl and mostly eating the salmon and pickled ginger. However, someone I was with ordered a salad bowl with tuna and spicy salmon (the spicy salmon is not whole chunks of salmon) with the classic sauce and liked it a lot - even bought another to go. We also got the mango cardamom drink which didn't really taste like cardamom, but was very refreshing. Workers were friendly! Not the best poke, but if you're in the food court and craving, it's the only option. Also if you check-in, there's a $2 Yelp discount. COVID Measures: divider at register + hand sanitizer. Workers have gloves and masks, but don't change gloves between handling food and money. Social distancing....customers don't know her. read more

DELICIOUS. Came here today for their buy one get one deal and it's absolutely worth it. It's worth it even when the deal is not available. I got the lava bowl and a make my own bowl. The ingredients are fresh and there is a large variety of toppings which I love. The service was quick and helpful which really helps make the process nice and way. Bonus today was getting a free coconut drink! I'll be back here again for sure. read more

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