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    Poki Bowl

    4.2 (66 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Torri M.

    I love love Poki bowls. I crave poki! I have been known to only eat poki for a week. So, I was thrilled to learn that we do, in fact, have a Poki spot here in Gilroy. Is it the best Poki bowl I've ever had? Absolutely not. However, there are no other Poki Bowl options around... this fact is what solidifies Poki Bowl with four stars. It is essentially a 'build your own' poki which is great. You pick how many sauces, raw fish, toppings, etc. you want. Or just be like me and say 'Everything'. The folks behind the counter are always super friendly to me. I go here constantly and will be back consistently.

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    Cesar C.

    This Poki Bowl is in a nice location with plenty of parking. Upon walking in , I noticed the high ceilings and how clean the inside. I was also greeted right away and the temperature inside was cool. There are plenty of tables with lots of eating space and the max amount of people permitted is 46. What did I pick ? I got a large bowl consisting of brown rice, salmon, shrimp, ahi tuna, yellow tail, cucumbers, onions, mild sauce, avocado, seaweed, ginger, seaweed mix, and topped off with miso sauce. The portion sizes were perfect And evenly balanced. Every bite was satisfying and tasty and I could not put down the fork. The food was fresh, the ginger was so flavorful, and I kept thinking "Wow, I've never had a bowl this delicious as this one" I devoured the entire bowl, not a spec of food remaining. It left me feeling happy because at just how good it was. I see myself returning this location because it was an enjoyable experience and I felt very relaxed in there.

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    always delicious! occasionally (at closing) you'll get way better portion sizing! sometimes i ask them to put a little more, but the food is always great! atmosphere is cute and tidy.

    Regular bowl with sushi rice, salmon, tuna, imitation crab, seaweed salad, green onions

    I love Poki Bowl, especially the salmon. All of their raw fish options taste fresh. Service is very quick. The interior feels a bit unfinished/industrial, but that might be the vibe they're going for?

    This place is exactly what Gilroy needs! It is SO delicious, the fish and toppings are incredibly fresh, and the staff is amazing. 100% will be coming here more.

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    First time I tried pokibowl it was great. Fresh tasty and fast. Service was great. Restaurant was clean and friendly.

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    Vanessa, we appreciate your support and continued business!

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    Brandon, thank you for coming by!

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    Angie, thank you for your support and review! We appreciate you!

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    The service is fast and all the ingredients are always fresh. I love going there for lunch or for my early dinner.

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    Diana, thank you for the review! We appreciate the support!

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    Abigail, thank you for stopping by! hope to have you back soon!

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    2 years ago

    Fish is fresh and they have a good assortment of toppings. The staff is always prompt and attentive and the restaurant is clean.

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    Jen, thank you for your review, and thank you for supporting us!

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    Delicious, fresh food. The Gilroy store is super clean, and the Staff and owner are very friendly.

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    Kayla, thank you so much for your support! We appreciate our guests!

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    Absolutely delicious! Every time I come to Gilroy I always stop by here. Food tastes fresh and portions are good. Highly recommend!

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    Great food, glad we have a fast and healthy option. My teenagers can't get enough. Well worth the trip and price.

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    Ask the Community - Poki Bowl

    Do you think you guys will ever offer wonton chips? I feel like they would be way better than the tortilla chips yall offer. Still delicious though!

    Will you guys be getting unagi sauce? I strongly believe y'all need to have it, it would be a 10/10 decision.

    Hi Violet! Thank you for the question, we are definitely looking into getting it! We are still… 

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    “Mark and his team are very friendly, the restaurant is super clean, and the food is delicious.”

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