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    Poki Bowl

    3.9 (66 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Rossana C.

    I live super close to this place but it was my first time going there. I got a small bowl, and had a scoop of salmon and the second one was tuna. I added all toppings available, and edamame. My bowl tasted so delicious, loved the freshness and good ingredients. The place is small but very cute and beautiful. The staff is super friendly, they treated me very well. I loved going there and I'll come back soon!

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    Christopher S.

    It's alright for poke. Just average. The fish is fresh and they have all the standard toppings. Every poke place has an extra and this place charges extra for their seaweed salad. I feel though that their portions are off. A lotttt of rice and not the most amount of fish I have had in a large for the same price. Also the sauces they mix in are just okay. The sauce toppings really make it a little too much. And the seaweed salad is also just OK and it's a premium. I'll come back since it's the only place like this I trust except for the one downtown, but it could be done better for sure.

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    Jenny X.

    Came here on a Wednesday afternoon and got served right away! We were in and our quickly and it was all takeout only. The portion sizes here are quite incredible and the fish is all super fresh tasting. They also give you chips and salad if you ask nicely enough. It's a little tucked away within the shopping plaza but if you want some super solid poke and huge portion sizes would come here.

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    Jean D L.

    Perfect place to be after a10 mile hike, that for sure!!! My friend and I just hit this place after our 10 mile hike. No knowledge of how it's going to be. This place didn't disappoint us! Price is reasonable, nice kids serving putting our bowl together! Only 4 stars coz it could be tastier! We're happy for the tables nicely distanced and are out in the open!

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    Danielle K.

    Fresh, easy, quick. We would have liked a few more topping options, but the fish was the star here. Interestingly, avocado was free, but shelled edamame was extra. Overall, nice healthy lunch.

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    Been sleeping on this spot! Came in today almost at closing and was met with great customer service and yummy delicious food!! Will be back

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    Average poke place. Very saucy - 2 separate saucings. All meat tossed together which was not great. Good salad option and brown rice too

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    Always fresh and delicious. Waitstaff is always patient and friendly. Good value for healthy meal.

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    I think I had the best poke bowl I've ever had from this spot last weekend. If anything was ever made with love, it was my dinner.

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    The food was fresh, nice variety, pleasant customer service clean environment. For the price, I found the portions to be small.

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    Great Bowls great Service's will recommend this to all my Friends food is fresh quick service very punctual

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    use to love coming here but recently the servings are a lot smaller and it's not as fresh. not worth $20 for such small portions.

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