Pros: - The bowls are huge and come with so much food - Marinated salmon was great - Kiosk ordering system was quick and easy Cons: - The spicy tuna is actually ground up, mashed spicy tuna that you use in sushi rolls, which was the first time this has ever happened to me. Spicy tuna at every other poke place I've been to has always been chunks of tuna in spicy mayo - The spicy tuna just did not taste good at all and I didn't end up finishing it read more

I went yesterday after not going for a while since it's further from where I live now. I went in late afternoon, and the place was empty. I miss the time when they used to take orders in person and fill the bowls in front of you while you choose the items. I had to use the kiosk to order and wait to pick up my order at a separate counter. When it's ready, they send you a text message to pick up your order. The bowl is inside a brown paper bag with napkins and chopsticks on top. I didn't think of inspecting it before I left. When I got home, I found that there were missing ingredients and there were no dressing and toppings. I double-checked my receipt to see if I may have missed picking them. They were there, but the employee missed placing those items in my bowl. This was very disappointing. Next time, I'll make sure to watch them make my bowl to make sure that nothing is missing. read more

I honestly did not like the customer service at all. The restaurant is in a food hall, it opens at 11:30am and I got there at 11:35am. They were still cleaning and unpacking stuff from the kitchen. I walked to the counter and waited before a man told me to use the kiosk to put in my order. I asked him if I could order with him and he advised it would be easier if I used the kiosk. I didn't want it to not be easy for him to make so I used it. No more than 15 mins later these school aged girls walked in and one went right to the counter and he greeted her and made her meal without asking her to use the kiosk. It was upsetting and seemingly discriminatory. I got my food and inside was a piece of blue plastic. No, I would not go back to this location. I rated it 3 stars for location convenience, food hall options, and free parking. read more

Poki DC - Blue plastic from tongs. Who still uses plastic utensils for cooking?! - Poke Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

Food was good but missing too many things in my bowl. I ordered 3 proteins with half sushi rice and half zucchini noodle for my bowl. Only found 2 proteins and rice, missing one protein and no zucchini noodle at all. As for topping, only one small piece of kale I found. Ridiculously a large amount of Japanese ginger. Missing cilantro, missing corn, missing lettuce salad. Also, they don't have option to put dressing on the side so they mixed 3 difference sauce in my bowl. Overall, the taste was not too bad but I don't know what I'm eating. I don't know how's the sauce supports to taste like because they all mix up together. Recommend to watch them making or check your bowl before you leave. read more

Poki DC - Half and Half with 3 Protein - Poke Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

Solid poke spot! I came super hungry, so anything would've satisfied me for the time being. This one is located in The Spot which has quite a few other restaurants inside. They have a kiosk ordering system which is super slow if you're waiting behind other people since they have to customize their entire bowl. However, if you go up to the cashier to order it's a lot quicker and more efficient since they add your toppings as you go like normal poke places. I got a regular bowl with salmon and marinated tuna, and for the toppings I got the crab and seaweed salad, mango, a bunch of the fresh veggies, and topped it off with spicy ponzu and eel sauce. Everything was delicious! The crab salad was a bit subpar to the ones I'm used to, but the fish tasted fresh and so did all of the toppings. The sauces were also especially good and helped bring everything together. For something convenient and delicious, poke always hits the spot and I'd certainly come back if I were craving it. read more

Poki DC - a bowl of food on a table - Poke Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

The amount of food I got was totally worth the price. I turned my bowl into 2 meals! I liked how everything tasted. The fish (salmon and spicy tuna) were great, and there was a generous amount of toppings. Ordering was super easy at the kiosk. There were so many topping and sauce options to choose from at mostly no extra charge. I would 100% come back and get poke bowls from here again. FYI: there is a free item if you check in with Yelp! Hopefully it's still valid. read more

Poki DC - Salmon and spicy tuna with white rice bowl - Poke Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

Since this restaurant is only two minutes walk away from us, this has been our go to place for poke. Unfortunately unfortunately, they have gone downhill. Every time we order food in the last four instances they have made mistakes. They forget ingredients, add ingredients, use the wrong sauces, and don't seem to follow the online order. We are increasingly disappointed with the quality of this place. read more

Fiancé and I got a poke bowl each for lunch on May 5th. I can overlook the massive amount of seaweed salad they put in each of our bowls and the quarter of an entire onion they put in my bowl because I could have said something as I watched them scoop it onto my food. This is my fault. However, I cannot excuse the fact that they messed up the 2 main ingredients in a poke bowl: the rice and the fish. I ordered the brown rice and it was dry and undercooked as if they didn't use enough water when they made it yesterday. The spicy salmon my fiancé got had the consistency of mashed sweet potato. When putting a fork in it there were no chunks of salmon at all. The only explanation I could think of was they used cooked salmon mixed with spicy mayo to make some sort of salmon salad but even this is wrong for a poke bowl. We both agreed it was best to scoop this out for fear of getting food poisoning. We agreed not to return to this place and to find some place better next time. read more

I come here pretty often and love the poke from here! I wish I could load up the fish on my bowl without paying extra but sometimes you have to resist! The ahi tuna and yellowtail is great. Definitely load up on those toppings! read more

Context: Montgomery County is in Phase 2 Reopening of the COVID-19 pandemic at the time of this review. Simply can't get enough. The Spot takes online orders on the ChowNow platform and provides updates to your order status. Fairly easy and streamlined process! My takeout order became an eat-outdoors experience thanks to the weather and shaded patio. Highly recommend the Honey Wasabi sauce if you're a fan is wasabi, though not enough to clear your sinuses. Healthy options, high customization, and fair portion size make PokiDC a win. read more

Poki DC - Brown Rice with Quinoa with 2 Protein - Poke Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

Lady hides in the back 50 min before closing and looks through the kitchen door window while seeing customers waiting at the counter and waits for the customer to leave to come out so they cant take orders. read more

I've been to this location a few times now and have been pleased overall. The proteins and toppings are always fresh and the sushi rice is cooked well. Not too vinegary or sticky. Prices are reasonable. Staff is generally pleasant, with a couple never cracking a smile. My only complaint about Poki DC is the amount of toppings you get, which varies by who is helping you out that day. I don't expect to leave with a whole mound of toppings, but please give me more than just a pinch a things! My go-tos are: -Protein: spicy tuna and marinated salmon -Toppings: crab salad, seaweed salad, cilantro, cucumber, green onion, and jalapeno -Sauce: Spicy ponzu, always on the side (they put way too much otherwise!) -Crunchy: Bonito fish flakes This Poki DC is located in The Spot. There is plenty of parking in the lot adjacent to The Spot or along the street. read more

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Got my mom hooked on poke (lol), so I've returned to this location many times since my last review. They're still taking orders via their menu (circle your choices) and not down the line. A change I've noticed with them is that they cut their avos to-order now, instead of having them pre-sliced. Pure genius. Still my favorite poke place in the area, and while this location is in a vendor stall, it delivers all the same toppings and freshness as its Rio location. read more

Visited Poki DC a few months ago, but didn't realize they had their own page separate from The Spot. I recall my visit to be a very positive one, mainly because of the employee working that night. I told him I was a bit nervous about eating uncooked chunks of tuna, but after taking him up on the sample offered I was able to got with it! I would have loved to give him a shoutout here for his excellent customer service skills and knowledgeable demeanor, but alas, I cannot remember his name! You'll have to take my word for it! The ingredients are fresh and there is so much to choose from: If wanting cooked meat, go for the shrimp! I am excited to return when I get another chance. read more

This poke bowl place is a stand embedded in The Spot. It is well walled off, and they ask you to write your order on a card if you don't order online, so contact is minimal. The bowl I ordered was greens with a few distinctive items like mango and seaweed that you wouldn't put together if you weren't doing a poke bowl. My salad had a nice crunch. The amount of tofu, my protein option, wasn't that impressive, and the sesame-based sauce that I ordered was a little heavier than I wanted. It was a decent bowl, but nothing special. read more

The food and atmosphere are really great at this Poki DC location. I will be trying the rio location soon since that's my home turf. I got the spicy tuna, tuna, and salmon with a bunch of options which included onion flakes, mango, radish, corn, onions, and all three of the salads. The saracha mayo and eel sauce are musts. Tried the honey wasabi on the side and will be getting it with my next bowl. It was the right amount of spice and sweetness. Really solid food here! read more

Ordering system seems so inefficient. Other Poki DC locations like Gaithersburg has you walk up where you tell them what you want and they scoop it there for you on the spot, like you would do at Chipotle. You're in and out. Here, they tell you to grab a paper menu (wasteful) and grab a pen (nope, not sanitized) to circle what you want in your bowl. WHAT?! Then you take the paper and give it the register so they ring you up and then call you when your order is ready. WHY?! There are three people here to help make this assembly line run smooth. But this whole process took 15 mins. I'd love to hear how this is the most safest and effective way. As for the actual food, it's okay. Portions are also skimpy than other locations! And parking can be a hassle since you have to park in the garage. read more

One of my togo lunch places when I am at work. I usually get the two protein bowl with white sushi rice. I really like the build our own method. I like adding the toppings I like. I also usually ask for the sauce on the side and use it as a dipping sauce, personally I don't like putting sauce into my food and mixing it. I'm glad I was able to find a good poke place near work! read more

Poki DC - Poke Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

Came here for a quick drink! Got a classic taro milk tea! It was $7 and change for 2! Super spacious and cute place to come talk, hang out and drink some boba tea! Will want to come back for the poke bowls! read more

Poki DC - a table and chairs in front of a brick wall - Poke Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

First off the customer service was very friendly and had my order right the first time. The salmon seems very fresh and the taste definitely supports it. The veggies were fresh as well as I bite into the crunch and healthy flavors emerge. I had the spicy sauce on my poke bowl and it was very delicious and not too spicy. The price is very reasonable under $11. I would recommend anyone who loves poke to check out Poki DC! read more

Poki DC - Salmon Protein Bowl - Poke Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

Just visit this joint the day it opened on July 7th, 2018! I know it's the soft opening today but their salad was not fresh. I mean, come on, first day! The Salmon we got in our poke was decent, nothing amazing. Overall, the poke bowl was good but definitely needs some work. It's all about the freshness! I'm sure after the kinks are worked out, this Poki DC location will be very delicious and will continue to be a necessary part of the ecosystem of a Asian food hall! Will I come back here? We'll see what's up. read more

Poki DC - Poke Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

My favorite poke in the Rockville area! It's not as good as poke that I've had in California, but in my opinion, it's the best in the MoCo area that I've tried. Every Yelp check-in, you can get a free mochi ice cream or miso soup,valued at $1.50. Unlimited toppings except for avocado and other paid ones, but you can ask for more of anything like seaweed salad, crab salad, etc. You can get as many sauces as you like, and they are good! Spicy mayo is perfect there. Wish they gave a little more salmon, but it's still a good amount on average! The raw fish is fresh and sushi rice cooked well. Unlimited toppings at the end as well (bonito flakes, sesame seeds, etc.). Pretty good bang for your buck usually! Parking at the Spot is easy and tables aren't too hard to find unless it happens to be really busy. There is outdoor seating as well if the weather is nice. read more

I love poki; had it for the first time in Hawaii and am always on the look out for it. So when the spouse told me about this place, we had to go. I got a poki bowl with sushi rice, spicy salmon and black pepper tuna... the sriracha Mayo had a good kick, the rice was perfect..., the edamame and masago were a good touch. However, they were really stingy with the protein; I felt I barely got any salmon. The black pepper tuna was tasty but it just left me wanting more. That and we ordered via one of the kiosks and it took nearly 30 minutes to get our food. It seemed the folks who ordered at the counter got their food faster. My wife also got a poki bowl with salad greens and she enjoyed it but also shared a complaint in regards to a dearth of protein. It wasn't bad, it would be great with more protein. read more

I only got 2 proteins, and I already had trouble finishing my bowl. Their portion sizes are fairly generous, and prices are on par with what you'd expect at other poke places. You can get as much toppings as you want (minus the more expensive add ons). There are a bunch of fresh options you can add to your bowl. There's also plenty of seating nearby in the spot. I just really didn't like the zucchini noodles - was hoping they were actual noodles instead of zucchini chopped up into long strips. It's a quick bite; not the best, not the worst. Does fill you up though! read more

Poki DC - Poke Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

Love coming here! They have a lot of toppings and are relatively generous. This is definitely on my rotation of fast bowler options that feel healthy (I believe it is depending on the sauces you put on top). Will come back! read more

One of my favorite poke bowl places only bc they have zucchini noodles. Genius!! Their toppings are fresh and unique as well. I used to go to the one on 14th street in DC but so happy that they opened one near me in MD. it's definitely becoming my go-to place if I want something quick and healthy, no fuss, no muss. Come here for your poke bowl fix. You won't be disappointed. read more

Right now they've suspended bubble tea and are only serving poki and mochi, which is fine with me. You can order online or at the restaurant, but you'll have to wait outside for your food to be prepared. Currently no seating available. The prices have increased from what's on the website which was a little surprise--hopefully the website will catch up to reality soon. Flavorful fish, solid add-ins, good sauces. Overall convenient and tasty. read more

Tried bunch of pokebowls in the area - this one takes first place so far. Really really fresh ingredients all around, especially the fish. The scoops of fish are a bit sparse but it makes sense since the quality was so high. They have great selection of ingredients from masago, crab meat, seaweed, and roasted seaweed. These are a must for every pokebowl I must get. As far as the sauces go, they are very good with spicy ponzu and spicy mayo being my favorites. Would definitely come here whenever I want a healthier meal with a great taste. read more

Poki DC - Salmon poke bowl - Poke Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

It was good, everything tasted fresh. The service was good and fast. I love the aesthetic and concept of "the spot".

This was our first time trying this. It's in a cool little market and the food was great. Fish seemed really fresh. We shared one for two people and it was a great light lunch. read more

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Great Price, about $10 per bowl. There are healthy options like zucchini noodles and Brown rice & quinoa too. Great place for lunch! Even if you don't like sushi you'll still find something you like because they also have chicken and shrimp, etc. They also have mochi! read more

Poki DC - Poke Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

A decent poke option in an area with shockingly few poke options. The protein options a pretty limited and you get sparse scoops unless you order one of the mashed up options (like spicy tuna). Otherwise, you get probably 7 tiny chunks of fish. Squid salad counts as a protein, not a free topping, here, which is unfortunate. All in all, its not cheap and not great bang for your buck but it's definitely nice to have the option to get a quick poke bowl in the area. read more

Poki DC - Poke Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

Decided to order a zucchini noodles bowl during the quarantine and was surprised at how large the portion was! The zoodles were almost impossible to mix with the toppings within the bowl because of how full it was. Considering all the toppings I got, I was also surprised that they got my order completely right. It was nice that they don't put a limit on the toppings. I couldn't choose between all the different yummy-sounding sauces so I picked 3: mango, yum yum, and spicy ponzu. All 3 were refreshing and delicious! read more

This place after the pandemic is absolutely terrible. First off, they raised the price by $3, and give you much less food. You cannot see what they are putting in like all of the other poke places because they make you fill out a card. Then they make you pay and scurry you away before you can see them assemble your bowl. They gave me a barely a teaspoon of everything. I'm still starving. read more

The poke here is all around good. Not amazing but good. I used to go to the Rio location pretty often. I remember the portions there were great and the bowl always be full once I was done going down the line. This particular location seems to be a bit stingy, but I am only basing this off of a recent trip. It could be covid impact or perhaps the portions depend on who is working as another reviewer has mentioned. I hope they are watching the reviews and we'll do something about the portioning of the toppings! The portion of the protein seems pretty standard with two packed scoops of the small scoop spoon, but the toppings are where it seems to vary quite a bit. read more

Every time I go there I'm never disappointed. This is definitely one if my favorite poke spots. There's never a line and the food tastes so fresh. The sushi rices is cooked just right and they give you an abundance of toppings. Every time I eat there I can never finish my bowl because I get so full! Poke can be expensive so I definitely recommend signing up for their rewards program if you plan on eating there often. I got a free poke bowl on my birthday! Location is great and The Spot in general is always kept clean. read more

Went for a walk and came across this place. Actually, we didn't get the poki bowls but we were more interested in the gong cha drinks especially with the deal of buying one get one 50% off and also they honored the free mochi when you check in on Yelp. The Gong Cha passionfruit and mango teas are what we got and they were pretty good, a tad bit light on flavor but I do enjoy the fact that they ask us how much sweetness and stuff we want. The vanilla mochi was yummy! read more

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Generous portions for side ingredients and worth the money. They let you get all the sides without a limit like some other overpriced poké places. Got half zucchini noodles and half spring mix and was satisfyingly full. Felt so healthy eating here. Will make this a regular go to lunch spot. Just wished they gave more protein and had more variety in marinated tuna as they do in Hawaii. read more

Poki DC - $12.19 and worth it. 2 protein (marinated tuna and spicy tuna) on half zucchini + spring mix with all of the things - Poke Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

Besides the fact that they never announced our order and we were made to wait 45 minutes for our food, when they finally found it (yes, found it), it was nothing but attitude. Mind you, we went up onCe to ask if it was ready and they said it was being made. Zero apology, zero in terms of even remotely acknowledging that their system messed up and they made a mistake by not calling the order. After asking the guy manning the register why it had happened, he said things happen. Then proceeded to walk away and tell a joke to his colleague. It was at that point that we asked for a supervisor. When he found a supervisor, her, not knowing the situation, proceeded to tell my brother the food had been ready and we should have come up to pick it up. When I pointed out the system had failed, she refused to acknowledge the error. Some trash customer service and even worse staff attitudes. read more

My favorite Poki in the area! They offer a wide selection of protein as well as unlimited toppings! I love that they offer seaweed salad, hijiki salad, and crabstick salad. For 2 scoops of protein the bowl comes around $12. For your base, your choices are zucchini noodles, rice, or spring mix! read more